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Volunteer of the Year is one of the most popular events at our Grand Junction BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair. While nominations and voting have always been open to Montrose-Delta readers and organizations, we’re happy to announce that we are incorporating this exciting way of recognizing exceptional volunteers at this year’s Montrose-Delta BeaconFest on September 20.
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Do you work alongside an outstanding volunteer, or has your life been touched by the efforts of one? Local organizations can show their appreciation by nominating exceptional volunteers for the BEACON’s Volunteer of the Year award. All nominees will be recognized in the August Montrose-Delta edition of the BEACON and at BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair on Thursday, September 20. Find the nomination form on page 7 of this month’s BEACON or visit www.BeaconSeniorNews.com.
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The crime, the call and the conviction: Seniors integral in stopping crime in Montrose County By Bob Cox lmost any criminal investigator will tell you that the secret to solving most crimes is having someone tell who did it. That one phone call, email or personal contact often provides the missing piece of information that leads to getting dangerous criminals off the streets or solving other major crimes.
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Among the tools lauded by law enforcement are those that provide a forum for the average citizen to give information without revealing their identity. The Montrose Regional Crime Stoppers (MRCS) and Operation Game Thief (OGT) programs allow citizens to do just that.
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The Montrose Area Crime Stoppers was first started in the early 1980s, but slowly faded away until it was officially dissolved in 2013. About four years ago, the Montrose region witnessed a phoenix
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of sorts when a new and vibrant organization emerged from the ashes. Under the leadership of John W. Nelson, the new effort resulted in a 501(C)(3) corporation under a new name. According to the Uniform Crime Reports, the City of Montrose and Montrose County have had significant increases in some crime categories. Probably the most disturbing statistic for the city is motor vehicle thefts, which increased from 59 in 2016 to 117 in 2017. Montrose County Sheriff’s report shows a 65 percent rise in the same category. Those reports also show that the number of arrests has increased, which is where MRCS shines brightest. “I don’t think there’s anything more important to you as you get older other than health care and personal safety,” said Nelson, 76, adding that most of the organization’s board members are seniors. Getting information on crime and criminals is not always easy, and for a myriad of reasons, people someWWW.BEACONSENIORNEWS.COM
times don’t want everyone to know that they are providing such information. Under the Crime Stoppers umbrella, those people can remain anonymous. Informants are also eligible to receive a cash reward if their tip results in an arrest. The internet, email and social media have greatly enhanced the efficiency of gathering information and the MRCS has been very successful in channeling that information to local law enforcement authorities. “We know we have been helped,” said Nelson. “We have authorized $8,100 in payouts this year. While not all of that has been claimed, it shows just how active the program has been.” Montrose County Undersheriff Adam Murdy agreed. “By far, the best information we get through Crime Stoppers is related to fugitives,” he said. Murdy also opines that many of the crimes, including domestic violence, burglary and theft, are often the
result of a pervasive drug abuse problem, which he thinks Crime Stoppers is having more of an impact on. Nelson encouraged citizens to get involved in preventing or stopping crime by keeping their eyes open, starting a neighborhood watch program and calling Crime Stoppers to turn in a crook or give information on a crime. They can also help support the program, which is funded entirely by donations. MRCS routinely posts a list of fugitives, complete with photographs, online at www.montroseregional crimestoppers.com. If you have information about these individuals or another crime, call MRCS at 249-8500. Crime Stoppers has also teamed up with www.p3tips.com, a crime tip software that provides global service for those wanting to report information on a crime or fugitive. The app can be downloaded on any mobile device. When a tip is submitted, it’s immediately forwarded to the member Crime Stopper or-
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Montrose Regional Crime Stoppers President John W. Nelson and Vice President Doug Glaspell. ganization, which then disseminates the information to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
PUTTING A STOP TO POACHING
Operation Game Thief is another call-in tip program that relates directly with poaching wildlife. Headed up by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), it has been one of the most successful informant tip programs in the country. There are similar programs in 49 states. “Our best poaching cases come from the public through Operation Game Thief,” said Renzo DelPiccolo, area wildlife manager for CPW’s Montrose office. By some estimates, poachers kill nearly as many animals as legitimate hunters, and often they’re the ones responsible for the killing of non-game and endangered animals as well.
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hunters, but we want to very much distinguish between hunters and poachers,” DelPiccolo said. Over the years the OGT information has resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, some of which are waived in return for a donation made to the program. The incentive-based donations, according to DelPiccolo, largely fund the program, although other donations are routinely received. He said the Montrose office received 30 beneficial referrals from the program in 2017. DelPiccolo credits the success of OGT and many other CPW programs to its dedicated volunteers, who are mostly retirees.
Poaching is rampant, even in Montrose. DelPiccolo said crimes runs the whole gamut, from those that are mild or unintentional to commercial operations that use highly sophisticated equipment.
“I can’t overstate how much we appreciate the volunteers and their contribution to all the different things they do for us,” he said. “We value their support as well because once they become part of the team, whether it’s being on the OGT board or being a volunteer at a fishing clinic, we know that those folks are supporting us in public. They’re putting our message out there.”
“We’re a hunting agency. We don’t want to paint a horrible picture of
DelPiccolo said volunteers play an integral role in preventing poaching
by promoting OGT at fairs and expos and educating citizens on making a call when they think someone might be poaching. “Years ago, when we re-introduced moose to the Grand Mesa…before the hunting season, they would go and visit the hunting camps and talk to the folks and hand out a leaflet educating them that there were now moose on the Grand Mesa and to be more careful of their shot,” he said. “I think that was really successful. We’ve had very few moose killed on the Grand Mesa, especially compared to other areas.” People with information about poaching can call 1-877-COLO-OGT (1-877-265-6648), or email game. thief@state.co.us. Links are also provided at www.cpw.state.co.us. Callers receive a code number and their identity remains anonymous. Citizens involved in both organizations agree that without the cooperation and involvement of the public at-large, neither program would be successful. One call may be all that is needed to lead to apprehension and conviction. ■ WWW.BEACONSENIORNEWS.COM |
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his month, we’re seeking nominations for volunteers who have gone above and beyond their usual duties and responsibilities. Do you know such a volunteer? Nominees will be featured in the August issue of the BEACON, at which time our readers will choose the winner. All nominated volunteers will be presented with awards at our BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair at the Montrose Pavilion on Thursday, September 20, where the winner will be announced. Please complete and return the nomination form on this page no later than July 16 to include them in this event.
HOW TO VOTE
Our readers are passionate about local volunteers. We know this because each year, we receive thousands of votes for the Volunteer of the Year. Here’s how to make your vote count when it’s time to vote next month:
Step 1: Once you receive your July BEACON, go to www.BeaconSeniorNews.com. Step 2: Click the link at the top right of the page that says, “Vote for Volunteer of the Year.” You’ll be directed to the ballot form.
Step 3: Fill out the ballot by providing your first name and email address, then pick your favorite volunteer. (We will never send you unwanted emails or pass your information along to a third party.)
Step 4: Click “Submit” You can also mail in your ballot, which will be included in the August BEACON. Mail it to: BEACON Senior Newspaper P.O. Box 3895 Grand Junction, CO 81502 ■
Volunteer of the Year Awards 2018 NOMINATION FORM
Honor an outstanding volunteer by nominating them for the BEACON’s Volunteer of the Year award. Use this form to tell us a little about your organization’s volunteer and how they go above and beyond their usual duties and responsibilities. Your nomination and a headshot of your volunteer will be published in the BEACON’s August issue, at which time our readers will choose the winner. Please notify your volunteer of their nomination. The winner will be announced and all nominees will be recognized in a brief ceremony at BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair on Thursday, September 20 at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Dr. in Montrose. Only one nomination per agency, please. Nominated volunteers must be 50 years old or older.
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If this is the case for you or a loved one, please consider taking actions that will prevent a difficult time from becoming unbearable. Keep in mind this doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with age—an accident or illness can cause problems for anyone.
Don’t make your puzzles too hard to solve. Many people try to hide tangible valuables and valuable data (such as passwords) in complicated locations. Hide your passwords in reasonable places and tell a trusted friend or family member where to find them. Print your passwords somewhere. It doesn’t matter whether you use a password manager like LastPass.com or a traditional Rolodex. Print your will. Many people write one, even if it’s not formal, and save it in their computer. Print it out and store it somewhere. Print your most important photos. If you have photos that are precious to you, spend the 25 cents or less to have them printed. Using a service like SnapFish, you can send photos directly from your phone and receive archival hard copies in the mail within days. Use marked envelopes and filing systems. Don’t put important papers into piles or throw everything into a single folder. This applies to digital files and folders as well. ■
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“Honey there are some people at the door asking for donations to build a new swimming pool.” “Give them three…no, two buckets.”
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Submitted by Nona Carver A wealthy man walks into a New York City bank and asks for the loan officer. He says he’s going to Europe on business for two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000. The bank officer says the bank will need some kind of security for the loan, so the man hands over the keys to a new Ferrari, which costs $250,000. The man produces the title and necessary paperwork and hands over the keys to the loan officer, and tells him the car is parked on the street in front of the bank.
After the man leaves, the loan officer, the bank’s president and their colleagues enjoy a good laugh at the man for using a $250,000 Ferrari as collateral against a $5,000 loan.
One of the employees drives the Ferrari into the bank’s underground garage and parks it there. Two weeks later, the wealthy man returns, repays the $5,000 and the interest, which comes to $23.07.
SECRETS TO A LONG LIFE Submitted by Denise Cliff
Young Johnny was sitting on a park bench eating chocolate bars. A man sitting opposite watched him finish six of them. The man called over to Johnny and said, “Eating that many chocolate bars is bad for you.” Johnny replied, “My granddad lived to be 105.”
The loan officer says, “Sir, we’re very happy to have had your business, and this transaction worked out very nicely, but we’re all a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and discovered that you’re a multimillionaire. Why would you bother to borrow $5,000?”
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The man replies, “Where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks for only $23.07?”
Ed and Linda met on a singles cruise and fell head over heels for each other. When they discovered they lived in the same city, only a few
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miles apart, Ed was ecstatic—he immediately asked her out when they got home. Within a couple of weeks, Ed took Linda to dance clubs, restaurants, concerts, movies and museums. He was convinced that she was his soul mate. Every date was better than the last. On the one-month anniversary of their first dinner on the cruise ship, Ed took Linda to a fine restaurant. As they enjoyed cocktails and waited for their salad, Ed said, “I guess you can tell I’m very much in love with you, but I’d like a little serious talk before our relationship continues. It’s only fair to warn you, I’m a total golf nut—I play golf, I read about golf, I watch golf on TV—in short, I eat, sleep and breathe golf. If that’s going to be a problem for us, you’d better say so now!” Linda paused, but then responded, “Ed, that certainly won’t be a problem. I love you as you are, and I love golf, too; but, since we’re being total-
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If you’re like me, I think our politicians are way too long winded. The bills they pass are so long and complicated that they don’t even understand them. It seems like things used to be simpler years ago.
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Finally, the teacher gave them all honey-flavored candy. None of the children could identify the taste. The teacher said, “I will give you a clue. It’s what your mother may sometimes call your father.” One little girl looked up in horror, spit out her candy and yelled, “Oh my God! They’re assholes!” ■
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Dreaming in color: Nothing beats fall in New England Story and photos by Melanie Wiseman ast year, my husband, Dan, and I had a travel epiphany. It seems we were funneling our travel funds toward annual trips to faraway countries like Peru, Cuba and New Zealand. While there’s nothing wrong with that, we realized we were missing some of the most spectacular places right here in the U.S.
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So last fall, we planned what would be the first of many homeland
adventures. A friend from New England helped us plan what would be a memorable experience of fall colors, rich history and pristine communities in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. If you’ve never been, this trip’s a must!
MAINELY QUAINT We bypassed the congestion of Boston, and flew directly to Portland, Maine, where we rented a car for 12 days. We had a general route in mind, but had an open,
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flexible schedule, letting the trip be a journey of spur-of-the-moment discovery. Acadia National Park was our initial Maine destination, but not before traveling up the coast via Highway 1 and taking in the simplicity of quaint harbor towns like Camden. It didn’t take long for us to discover many things about Maine that were a fun contrast to the southwest. For one, there were no RV sale lots, but plenty of boat yards. The streets made us smile with names like Happy Town Road, Pretty Marsh Road and Hogan’s Elbow Road—avenues that might you lead you to the nearest Dunkin’ Donuts or ice-cream shop (both which we found about every five miles). The state’s name also made a clever pun for many local businesses, which had names and slogans like “Mainely Used Cars,” “Mainely Cats” and “Chow Maine.”
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Following a stop at Windsor Chairmakers in Ellsworth, we began our three-day exploration of Acadia National Park. Though there are endless lodging options inside and outside the park, we enjoyed our stay at the Café Dry Dock & Inn in Southwest Harbor, where we feasted on crab cakes, lobster rolls and blueberry pie. Yum!
A scenic 27-mile park loop connects Acadia’s lakes, mountains and rugged seashore. We went on coastal hikes, rode bikes on the historic carriage roads, and hiked to dramatic ocean vistas on Cadillac Mountain, the park’s highest point.
ON TOP OF THE WORLD IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Although warm weather delayed the fall colors, it didn’t hamper a beautiful countryside drive through Maine on Highway 2. New Hampshire’s White Mountains enveloped us as we entered the state near Conway. A brief stop at the wellstaffed Pinkham Notch visitor center gave us the information we needed to climb Mount Washington, the Northeast’s highest peak at 6,288 feet. Although Washington is foggy 300 days a year, we were greeted by a clear, blue day and were rewarded at the summit with a clear view of five states and Canada. We met people from all over the world on our journey up the mountain and made frequent stops to take in breathtaking views. The Kancamagus (Kang-ah-mangus) Scenic Byway across New Hampshire was at the top of my mustsees list. This leisurely winding drive is full of history, waterfalls, covered bridges and scenic overlooks that we enjoyed as the fall colors finally began to pop.
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As we drove, the White Mountains gave way to the gorgeous rolling hills of eastern Vermont. A tiny cabin at Point Comfort on Joe’s Pond in Danville, Vermont was one of our favorite finds. Since there were no restaurants in this tiny community, we made our way to the local grocery store and found some delicious chowder at the deli.
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On the way to Burlington, we learned about the process of making maple syrup—a Vermont staple—at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, an eighth generation family-owned maple syrup farm. We made an unplanned stop in Montpelier, the capital of Vermont and a dream-like community that was right out of the movies. The locals were very friendly and a senior volunteer gave us a behind-thescenes tour of the capitol building.
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list—Mount Mansfield—Vermont’s highest point. This was the only one of our three mountain hikes that didn’t have an option to drive up. We also rented bikes and took off on the Burlington Bike Trail, a 28mile round trip along the shores of Lake Champlain, and took a drive through Grand Isle.
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Heading north on Highway 100, we stopped at Cold Hollow Cider Mill and witnessed apple cider making first hand. We also spent time with a glass blower and wood carver, and toured the Ben and Jerry’s ice-cream factory. Of course, being a huge “Sound of Music” fan, I couldn’t pass up the chance to see the Von Trapp Family Lodge, an Austrian-inspired resort specializing in European-style accommodations and cuisine. After a good night’s rest, we completed the third major hike on our
Our final day took us back to Portland for our return flight. The colors were spectacular by then and we factored in plenty of time to stop along the way. We toured a Morgan horse farm in Middlebury and the Norman Rockwell Museum in Rutland, and visited the cool little town of Woodstock.
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I’m sure New England is magical year-round, but the weather and the fall colors made it an unforgettable experience. Dan and I are confident that our next trip exploring this great country will be another fabulous journey. ■
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If Music be the Food of Love, Play On! Music has long been a staple of life in Montrose and that isn’t about to change. In fact, Montrose is growing with even more music venues and more live concerts that this summer is sure to be one to remember. Here’s a rundown of what music lovers can expect from downtown venues in the coming months.
Intrinzik (512 E. Main St., www.in trinzikvenue.com), the newest music venue in town, has certainly shaken up the live music scene by bringing in a range of artists from across Colorado and as far away as Israel via Nashville (that was Eleanor Tallie). Owner Josh Fabien opened Intrinzik in August 2017 (which means special one-year anniversary shows are in the works) after realizing that Montrose had sufficiently moved in the right direction to make the concept viable. Hosting an average of two to three bands per week, Intrinzik is the most prolific live music venue in Montrose. At the other end of downtown is Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery (68 S. Grand Ave., www.healthyrhythm.net), which doubles as a space for artists to create, exhibit and sell their artwork, and a live performance venue that showcases both acclaimed and upand-coming musicians. Opened in 2010 by Ken Vail and Jimmy Lang in Fairfield, Texas, Healthy Rhythm relocated to Montrose in June 2015 and has hosted more than 30 concerts with more than 40 local, regional, national and international musicians, including Sweden’s FIA as part of her Legacy of Light World Tour. Healthy Rhythm currently has eight shows lined up this summer with
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bands and musicians from Colorado, Texas, Tennessee, New Mexico and Ireland. Local musicians Chris Mullen and Susan Walton will be opening a number of the shows. Summer is also a fantastic time to get outside and enjoy some al fresco tunes, and Montrose has you covered. Horsefly (846 E. Main St., www.horseflybrewing.com) is the oldest brewery in town and a Montrose staple for locally crafted beer, bar snacks and live music. While the frigid winters don’t stop the good people at Horsefly from hosting live music, the venue really comes into its own when summer breaks and the large outdoor patio is put to good use.
year’s series is sure to be even bigger and better. “This is our second year of Acoustic Tuesday in the Pocket Park, expanding from four shows last year to nine scheduled events this year,” said local councilman and music lover Dave Bowman, who started the series with DDA board member Dick Frantz. “It’s a wonderful time of year in Montrose so it’s easy to attract a crowd of all ages.” The next band to take the stage will be Ulterior Motive, a local rock band that plays covers from the ’80s to today. The members guarantee to have people up on their feet and dancing. Other bands performing in the coming weeks include Jedi George, Neon Sky, Gotta Be, and All About Me. Watch as the park is transformed into a tiny live music venue. If live music isn’t enough to get you out to the Pocket Park, there will also be free hot dogs and local beer available for purchase.
With two evenings of live music per week (open mic on Wednesdays with compere Donny Morales and local acts on Saturdays), good food and great beer, Horsefly is a popular choice with beer and music lovers year round.
Here’s a list of the remaining performances in the 2018 season:
To much local excitement, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) brings back Acoustic Tuesdays to the San Juan Pocket Park (401 E. Main St., next to San Juan Construction) for three hours on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month until September 25.
August 28 - All About Me
Making its debut last summer, the event was so well received that this
July 10 - Neon Sky July 24 - Jedi George August 14 - Gotta Be September 11 - TBA September 25 - TBA
Get ready for the best summer yet. We’ll see you at Pocket Park! For more information on downtown events, visit www.MontroseDowntown.com
So many ways to spend time in the garden In July, we get to be gardeners in every sense of the word. There are so many ways to spend time in the garden, from tending to our crops and harvesting the fruits of our labor to sowing more seeds for fall and winter bounties. But amidst all the things to do, be sure to take time to rest in the shade, smell the flowers, watch hummingbirds and enjoy the paradise you’ve created. Harvest broccoli crowns while they’re still tightly in bud, before the florets begin to open up and lose flavor. You can also harvest the lower leaves of broccoli and cabbage plants, slice them into strips and simmer them in salt water. Harvest lettuce in the morning and soak in cold water before putting it in the fridge. This process of hydrocooling your greens makes for crisper, longer-lasting greens. To encourage fuller growth and vitality, harvest basil by cutting the main stem, taking about a third of the plant. Cut just above a leaf pair, rather than leaving a stub. Keep your basil in a small vase of water, as you would a cut flower, or set it out to dry, instead of storing it in the fridge.
SEED NOW, PLANT LATER
We are at the peak of summer’s heat, so continue sowing lettuce seed every three weeks for a continuous harvest of tender greens. You can also sow another round of root vegetables to harvest through fall and into winter. Brassicas like cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower thrive in cooler temperatures. Start brassicas from
seed this month so you can plant them in August and enjoy a fall crop of these hearty veggies. Brassicas germinate best at 65 to 75 degrees, so start seedlings indoors if you can.
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Saving seeds opens up a whole new door into the world of gardening. By saving seeds from the plants you grow, you’re helping preserve biodiversity and sustainability. When seeds are grown, saved and replanted in the same place, adaptations develop that make for tastier, more resilient food crops. By selecting seeds from stand-out crops and replanting them the following year, you are participating in the evolution of plants, encouraging specific traits like frost and heat tolerance, pest resistance and richness in flavor to carry on. If you’re new to seed saving, start with self-pollinating crops like lettuce, peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. To save seeds from wet-fruited crops like tomatoes, leave a few fruits on the vine past the time you would harvest the fruits for eating so that the seeds are fully mature. For dry-fruited crops like lettuce, simply wait until seed pods form and begin to dry, then harvest and make sure they’re completely dry before storing. ■
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GARDEN CHECKLIST ❑ Seed another succession of tender herbs like dill and cilantro, bush beans, lettuce and green onions.
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Direct sow carrots, beets, bush beans, lettuce, spinach kale, chard, turnips, parsnips and rutabagas.
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Plant cover crops in bare sections of the garden to keep the soil alive and happy.
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Start broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts in trays, preferably indoors.
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Continue to trellis tall plants like peppers and tomatoes, pinching off suckers from indeterminate tomato plants.
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Deadhead annual flowers and spring-blooming perennials.
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Water perennials and your lawn deeply, not daily, to encourage deeper roots and healthier growth.
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Water plants in the early mornings, especially if using overhead watering systems, so as not to damage leaves.
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America: the land that I love By Lynn Gendusa ’ve had the privilege of traveling beyond the hills where I was born to many places in this great land we call America. How many times have I flown from coast to coast and gazed at my native earth from above? The land where majestic peaks dot the deserts of the west and the green of the east, and where flat patches of farming land form a beautiful quilt over much of America’s center. Where the rivers, lakes, ponds and oceans that feed our portion of earth glimmer in the sun as blue skies frame it all.
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I have sailed in Maine, canoed in Georgia, climbed the skyscrapers of New York and the trees of North Carolina. I have reached to the sky in Colorado and touched the sacred ground of fallen soldiers in Virginia. I climbed into the Grand Canyon, hiked in California and walked through the blue grass of Kentucky. In South Dakota, I watched the buffalo roam as four past presidents watched me from Mount Rushmore. I have crossed the country twice by car and witnessed the diverseness of the land and its people. America is relatively new. We don’t have the castles or remnants of old Roman civilizations that other countries do. We don’t have kings or queens, tsars or regimes. Instead, our power is in our freedom. The freedom that so many have given their lives for and still fight to maintain is where we find our unique beauty. We are not a land of old; we are a land where opportunity allows us to be new all the time. Americans have seen their share of division, hatred, wars, apathy, and heartache, but somewhere in the depth of each American is a need to achieve unity, love, peace, care, and joy. We can renew because we have the freedom to do so. We have the
right to protest, protect, pray and proceed as this great nation we call “united.”
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In Tennessee, near where I was born, lies the grave of John Walker. He immigrated, as many did, from Scotland in the mid 1700s. He and his six brothers fought for our freedom in the Revolutionary War. Generations would follow John. They lived among the hills of the East and then moved westward. They searched to find their place in the world because John and those like him won them the freedom to do so.
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Maybe we should turn off our phones and televisions. Perhaps instead, we should take our children and grandchildren to visit the graves of fallen soldiers who gave their lives so that they could play free on a noisy schoolyard. Maybe we don’t need to hear political parties feuding. Perhaps, we need to hear the exploding fireworks celebrating the birth of our United States.
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Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Montrose celebrates Independence Day with a parade downtown and fireworks at Sunset Mesa. The Fourth of July parade is brought to you by the City of Montrose, Montrose Police Department, and Montrose Lions Club. Parade starts around 10 a.m. and the fireworks begin at dusk. For more information, call 497-8558.
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Citizens Climate Lobby meeting The Citizens Climate Lobby meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Montrose Library meeting room. Members of the
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Delta fireworks Delta fireworks over Confluence Lake start at dusk. Acoustic Tuesday Enjoy live music, food and ice-cold beer at Pocket Park on Main Street in Montrose. Invite your friends and enjoy a night of music, shopping and dining. This free event starts at 5 p.m. Neon Sky plays on July 10 and Jedi George plays on July 24.
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The fourth annual FUNC festival takes place at the Montrose Water Sports Park. Enjoy water competitions such as freestyle kayaking and a surfing contest. For those who prefer to stay dry, the festival also offers food, beer, live music and activities for all ages. For more information, call 497-8558.
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Black Canyon Quilt Show The 43rd annual Black Canyon Quilt Show will be held at the Montrose Pavilion from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The quilt show features 200 quilts, a raffle quilt, quilt appraisals, vendors, scissor sharpening, demonstrations, a boutique, lectures and classes. Cost is $4. For details and class registration, visit www.black canyonquiltshow.com.
JULY 21
Colorado Riverfest This annual community festival celebrates one of our most powerful and majestic friends—the Colorado River. Celebrate with riverside yoga
at 8 a.m., a downtown paddleboard event at 10 a.m. and live music at Las Colonias Park Amphitheater in Grand Junction starting at 11 a.m. A portion of ticket sales go toward preserving our rivers. The lineup consists of seven artists, including Pineapple Crackers and Niceness. To purchase tickets, visit www.coloradoriverfest.com or visit the Avalon Theatre Box Office.
JULY 23-28
Montrose County Fair & Rodeo Montrose County Fair promotes agricultural based learning through 4-H and FFA, provides high-quality family friendly entertainment, and makes educational resources and demonstrations available for Montrose County Citizens, in addition to entertainment and activities. Fair takes place at the Montrose County Fairgrounds, 1001 N. Second St. For a complete list of times and events visit www.montrosecountyfairand rodeo.com, or call 497-8558.
JULY 26-29
Deltarado Days The 83rd annual Deltarado Days kicks off celebrating our agricultural history with a farmer rancher luncheon on Thursday and a Friday night street dance, then a 5K around Confluence Lake, parade, classic car show, a vendor village and live music at Confluence Park over the weekend. Deltarado Days winds down with a community church service on Sunday. For more information, call 874-8616. ■
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Rocky Mountain Biological Lab Take a trip to the ghost town of Gothic, and learn about the history of the area and get an overview of the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory and the research that is conducted each summer. Enjoy lunch in Crested Butte following the tour. Cost is $35; bring money.
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Activities offered by the Montrose Recreation District To register for these programs, call the Montrose Recreation District at 249-7705 or visit www.montroserec.com.
JULY 16 The Montrose Connection Are you new to Montrose? Would you like to connect with like-minded people? Share ideas and network with others from 6:15-8 p.m. at the Montrose Library Community Room. Seating is limited, so register by calling 249-7705 or visiting www. meetup.com/montrose-new-intown-meetup
EDUCATION Have lunch at noon and listen to educational presentations at 1 p.m. at the Montrose Senior Center. Cost for lunch is $5. Call 964-3419 the day before to make lunch reservations. July 10 - Carl Schaefer, from the Railroad Museum, presents “Uncompahgre Valley Railroad History: A Lifeline of Supplies to the Miners and Towns.” July 16 - Don Paulson with the Ouray County Historical Society and Museum presents “Picks, Shovels and Pioneers: Roads that Changed the San Juan Triangle from Lake City to Silverton to Ouray.”
TRIPS & TOURS JULY 10
Winery Tours Take a trip to Cedaredge for winery tours and tastings, then enjoy lunch and downtown shopping. Meet at the Montrose Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $20; bring money for lunch and shopping.
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Hike Belfast Mine, Barstow Mine and Spirit Gulch Take a short hike to the Beaver Belfast Mine and view the remnants of an old mine. Then head to Barstow Mine and hike the road toward Spirit Gulch with spectacular views of the Red Mountains. These trails are moderate with high elevation. Meet at the Montrose Senior Center at 8 a.m. Cost is $18; bring lunch.
JULY 24 & 26
4-Wheel Drive Tour Enjoy an adventurous four-hour trip into the heart of the Red Mountains. Travel through Corkscrew Pass and visit Brown Mountain. Time permitting, this tour will include a visit to the historic ghost town of Ironton. Meet at the Montrose Senior Center at 7:45 a.m. Cost is $82; bring lunch.
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Center Crafts Room. Bring your own supplies and $1 for bulk wood. Call 323-5860. Circle of Friends Creative Arts meets from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at Meadowlark Courts Apartments, 2378 Robins Way. Call 964-4317. Craft Chatty Group meets 9:4511:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Senior Center Crafts Room. Bring projects and socialize while you work. No charge to join. Call 249-7198.
Line dancing Line dance from 4-6 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Mondays of the month and 6-8 p.m. on the third Monday at the Montrose Senior Center. Cost is $2.
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Jam session/sing along Join us from 4-6 p.m. if you play an instrument and/or sing! Each person gets a turn to lead a song and others play along. Located in the Montrose Senior Center Crafts Room.
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CLASSES & CLINICS Dance Classes Learn new dances or improve your dancing skills from 6-7 p.m. in the MRD Field House Summit Room. No partner needed. Bring water. Cost for four classes is $35, or $10 to drop in.
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deliver meals to low-income and frail seniors. Drivers are background checked and need to provide references. Call 249-8804. • The Museum of the Mountain West seeks volunteers to be trained as tour guides, landscapers/groundskeepers, light construction, building maintenance and janitorial. Call 240-3400.
• Stroke and Brain Injury Support meets monthly from 11 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Thursdays at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Call 252-2550. • Montrose Survivors-Loss to Suicide meets monthly from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday at The Center for Mental Health. Call 252-3228.
• The Friends of Montrose Library is looking for volunteers to fill several open board positions. Meetings are held once a month for an hour. Meetings include evaluating program funding, planning semi-annual book sales and attending to other business matters related to the organization. For details, call 846-5287.
• Mending Hearts is a grief support group in Delta and Montrose. The Delta group meets from 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 205 Stafford Lane. The Montrose group meets from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Montrose Center for Hope, 725 S. Fourth St. in Montrose.
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• Al-Anon and Alateen Delta meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 145 W. Fifth St. Call Elizabeth at 874-9832 or Shirley at 323-5067.
• Bosom Buddies, a breast cancer support group, meets from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Community Connections, 645 S. Fifth St. in Montrose. Call Francie at 252-2814. • Cardiac Support Group meets monthly from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday at Montrose Memorial Hospital in Conference Room A. • Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets monthly from 4-5 p.m. on the last Monday at Horizons Health Care and Retirement Community. Call 275-4220. • Diabetes Support meets monthly at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Call 240-7280. • Emotion Management meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the second Friday at The Center for Mental Health. Call 252-3201. • Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly from 1:302:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Call 275-2138. • Parkinson’s Support Group meets monthly at 2 p.m. on the last Monday in the first floor conference room of Montrose Memorial Hospital. Call Ashley at 252-2996.
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• Al-Anon Cedaredge meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays at Wick Hall behind First Baptist Church, 370 W. Main St. Call Mary at 856-6123 or Jim at 874-7855. • Al-Anon Hotchkiss meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Hotchkiss Methodist Church, 285 N. Second St. Call Elsie at 210-8090 or Marjorie at 433-1856. • Al-Anon Paonia meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Paonia United Methodist Church. Call Lisa at 395-3608, Chris at 527-3366 or Marjorie at 433-1856. • Women’s Al-Anon Montrose meets at 3:30 p.m. Sundays at All Saints Anglican Church, 2057 S. Townsend. Call Jessi at 596-7924. • Newcomers Al-Anon/Alateen Montrose meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at First Presbyterian Church, 1840 E. Niagara Road. Call Lisa Marie at 964-8849 or Karis at 275-4107 • Al-Anon Montrose meets at noon at First Presbyterian Church, 1840 E. Niagara Road. Call Marian at 703-517-0552 or Lucy at 596-9919. ■
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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Alpine Photography Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. at Colorado Mesa University’s Montrose Campus. For date and details, email apcmontro seco@gmail.com. Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus is looking for anyone wanting to sing four-part in an a cappella barbershop music style. Practices are from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Olathe United Methodist Church, 518 Hersum Ave. Call 216-3800. Black Canyon Classics Car Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday. The club is open to all ages interested in classic cars, street rods, trucks and other vehicles. For meeting time and location, call 249-6051. Citizens Climate Lobby meets at 6:30 p.m. July 10 at the Montrose Library meeting room. For more information, call 240-9146 or email montrose@citizensclimatelobby.org. Crafternoon members knit and crochet projects from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first, second and third Wednesdays of the month in the Montrose library meeting room to donate to various charities. Supplies are provided, but yarn donations are always welcome. Experienced crafters are on hand to help beginners. Call 964-2546. Montrose Amateur Radio Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the third Friday at the Olathe Community Center. Call 417-6142. Montrose Elks Bingo takes place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Montrose Elks Lodge, 801 S. Hillcrest Dr.
Giving Club of Montrose meets quarterly at 5:30 p.m. at The Bridges of Montrose. Members donate $100 at each meeting and are invited to nominate a local charity to receive the evening’s total contributions. For membership information, email givingclubofmontrose@gmail.com. Guys Giving Club of Montrose meets quarterly. Members donate $100 at each meeting and are invited to nominate a local charity to receive the evening’s total contributions. For membership information, email guysgivingclubmontrose@ gmail.com. Montrose Pavilion Dance Club hosts dances monthly from 7:3011 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays at the Montrose Pavilion. Dancers of all ages are welcome. Bring a snack to share. Cost is $5. Call 252-7172. Montrose Women’s Club meets for monthly luncheons at noon on the third Monday, September through May. All Montrose area women are invited to attend. For location, call 275-3336. San Juan Dance Club meets from 6:45-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Lions Clubhouse in Montrose. Call 708-8333. Vestafjell Lodge, Sons of Norway meets at 11:30 a.m. monthly. For date and location call 245-5649 or visit www.vestafjelllodge.org. Western Slope 4 Wheelers meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesdays at the Montrose Rod & Gun Club’s indoor range, 1211 6450 Road in Montrose. Call 209-5326. ■
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ard sale season is here. I can’t wait to spend the change I’ve been saving all winter to purchase stuff I don’t need and will most likely never use.
If you’re like me, you rarely leave a garage sale empty handed. There’s always the possibility of finding a lid for the sugar bowl I lost five years ago or a matching slipper to replace the one Rover chewed up last week. Sometimes people find treasures. A lost Renoir might be discovered hiding behind a cheap dime store print or a secret stash of forgotten $50 bills found rolled inside a teapot. But the chances of such good luck are rare. I remember the days when yard sales were unheard of because people never sold, threw or gave away anything. Men were as thrifty as their wives. The backyard was often the resting place for rusty cars, piles of tires and stacks of used lumber. Every farmer had a hoard of iron from bits and pieces of broken machinery. Tradition and economic circumstances dictated frugality in all areas, whether it was the house or the barn. Everything stayed put because you never knew when you might need it, and there was no running to Walmart for a bit of string or a bag of 16-penny nails. I look forward to the weekly treasure hunt, not because I need something, but because the thrill is too strong to resist. Dishes are my weakness. One day, I came across a box of dishes made in Bavaria. I went home and unpacked my china. There were dinner plates and varying amounts of cups, saucers, soup bowls, dessert bowls and serving pieces. I’d hit the jackpot. I searched eBay until I had
I live alone and never invite anyone to dinner, so why would I collect so many dishes? Was I planning a party? Who would I invite? I don’t even know 13 people who would accept my invitation. Even if I did, my place is small—where would I seat guests? As I carefully wrapped the pieces and repacked them in a large, sturdy box, I wrote short notes explaining my reasons for the purchase. Some notes said I hoped my daughter, Stephanie, used them. Others said my nieces could divvy them up if Stephanie didn’t want them. One note said I bought them because collecting dishes is my hobby. The real reason I wrote on the last card and put it in the bottom of the box. “I collect pretty things to leave to the people I love. Although you never had time to get to know me, maybe these dishes or my collections of Stiffel lamps and ceramic chickens will give you a peek into my world. I always hoped I could share them with you, but you were busy with your own lives, and that’s okay.” When I’m gone, I hope Stephanie will actually look through my stuff instead of dropping it off at Goodwill without a second glance. We never know, do we, what will become of our prized possessions. I guess it really doesn’t matter. Do we ever question why we love garage sales? Do we ever wonder what it is we’re really searching for? Maybe the answer is as simple as frequenting such sales is a pleasant way to pass a few hours on a Saturday afternoon. Maybe that’s all there is to it. I hope so, because searching for something intangible will never be found in someone else’s belongings. It’s right there in our own heart, and it’s not for sale at any price. ■
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