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Bananas, guava, pineapple, Red
Buckeye tree......The list could go
on and on for the plants and trees
that you may want to enjoy in your
garden.
However, a little thing
known as cold hardiness may step
in and limit your grand plans. Due
to our environment – humidity
levels and frequent variances in
temperature- only specific plants
grow on the Western Slope. Don't
fret though, you're not alone - all
areas throughout the United
States have different zones and a
different list of plants that will
flourish in them.
The plants mentioned
above may grow well in tropical
and sub-tropical areas, but they
certainly would be a challenge to
grow in Western Colorado. So,
what is our hardiness zone? What
plants can you buy that will have
the best chance at survival in our
climate?
garden non-performers.
Growing areas on the
Before planting, be sure
Western Slope include hardiness
to know what specific cold – hardizones 5b, 6a and 6b. In brief, this
ness zone you are in, then commeans that, depending on your
pare it to the plants you would like
specific area, you can successfully to include in your garden. This one
grow plants that can survive tem- step may save money and help
peratures that may drop between your landscape flourish for many
-10 degrees and 5 degrees.
years, weathering our unpredictaUnfortunately, many of
ble Colorado climate.
the plants that you may find being
sold in larger
“big -box”
stores may not
be appropriate
for your area,
and you many
only enjoy a
few months of
flowering/
fruiting before
they die.
We've all
probably had
to toss out or
Click image to view a larger map from USDA.gov
compost our
IT’S FUNNY IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT...
Q. What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast?
A. A synonym roll!
Western Weekend Blast | May 5, 2017
Page 2
THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS!
FRIDAY MAY 5th
Experience
630a: Grand Valley Marathon, Half, 10k, &
5K
8a: Western Slope Reining Horse
Association Spring Spectacular
Various Hours: The Durango Wine
8a: GJ Community Tree Planting
Experience
8a: Drag Racing - Season Opening Event
8a: Western Slope Reining Horse
8-11a: Delta Community Shred Day
Association Spring Spectacular
8a-5p: Western Colorado Taekwon-Do
9a-4p: Veterans Art Center Yard Sale
Tournament
10-11a: Storage Auction
830a-4p: Grand Valley Pee Wee Wrestling
11a-2p: Narrow Gauge Day 2017
Tournament
12p: 18 Hours of Fruita - SOLD OUT!
9a: The Earth Beneath Our Feet Geology
2-5p: Cinco de Mayo Party
Walk
3-6p: Gunnison Liquor Store Customer
9-11a: Montrose Rotary Fishing Derby
Appreciation Day
9a-12p: Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy
4p: Grand Opening of Full Tilt Saloon
People Workshop
4p: Cinco Cinco 5K
9a-12p: Home Depot Kids Workshop
5p: Benefit Dinner for Bethany Hancock
9a-12p: Ridgway Community Shred Day
5p: US Bank Fine Art Auction
5-7p: Elevate Day Spa 5 Year Anniversary 9a-12p: Fly Fishing Level 2 Class
9a-12p: Plant Based Nutrition Workshop
Party
9a-1p: Adobe After Effects Workshop
5-730p: Cinco de Mayo Carnival
6p: YPT presents, A Year With Frog & Toad 9a-3p: Home Buyer Education Workshop
9a-4p: Veterans Art Center Yard Sale
KIDS - Telluride
9a-8p: Wildfire Relief Benefit Team Roping
6p: High Altitude Dance Academy Spring
and Auction
Recital
930a-12p: Family Hike
6-8p: Elsewhere Studios Meet and Greet
9a-3p: Museum Discovery Days - For Free
630-8p: Mom Ride
10a: Downtown Grand Junction Cinco de
7p: Healing Without Strings
Mayo Celebration
7p: Voice of the Valley Palisade
10a: Girls on the Run 5K - Fruita
7p: United Through Music
10a-12p: Soaring Past 7 Billion: Population
7p: Big Kids Prom
Challenges in a Crowded World
7p: Merely Players presents, The Secret
10a-2p: Western Slope Watch & Clock
Garden - SOLD OUT!
Show and Sale
7p: Grand Junction Film Festival
10a-3p: Durango Nature Center Open for
7p: A Time to Dance presents “Stories”
the Season
730p: Jenny and the Mexicats playing at
1030a-12p: Surface Creek Writers Meeting
Paradise Theatre
1030a-12p: Hearing Loss Association of
730p: KBUT presents Bingo de Mayo
America Western Colorado Chapter
730p: CMU Spring Choral Concert
8p: Dave’s Fault playing at RnR Sportsbar Meeting
11a-2p: Bright Beginnings & Maslow
8p: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Academy’s Annual Community Spring Fling
8p: Unitour playing at Ella’s Blues Room
12p: Cinco de Mayo Celebration at
9p: Johnson County Coroners playing at
Twisted Turtle
Town Hall Tavern
12-5p: Palisade Brews & Cruise Festival
9p: Rift playing at Niko’s Tavern
12-8p: Big B’s Grand Opening BBQ
9p: Barefoot Companion playing at High
12-11p: Kentucky Derby Party at STEPS
Alpine Brewing
1p: Merely Players presents, The Secret
Garden
1-4p: 2nd Annual Author’s Affair
SATURDAY MAY 6th
1-4p: Ice Cream Cones for Forever Homes
Various Hours: Wine Around Colorado
1-4p: Happy Trails Colorado 1-year
Various Hours: The Durango Wine
Anniversary
2-5p: Tulips & Juleps Derby Party
4p: Celltheamo (Cello + Theatre +
Movement)
4-7p: Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department
Open House
5-8p: The Two Tracks playing at Delicious
Orchards
6p: YPT presents, A Year With Frog & Toad
KIDS - Telluride
6p: YTP presents, A Year With Frog & Toad
KIDS - Grand Junction
6p: High Altitude Dance Academy Solo
Showcase
630p: Durango Dance Annual Dance
Recital
7p: HRMS presents, Scott Ibex & Jacob
Raab: Music for the Soul
7p: Rifle Spring Fling Fashion Show
7p: Merely Players presents, The Secret
Garden - SOLD OUT!
7p-2a: MILLK playing at Timbers Sports
Bar
730p: Jeffrey Foucault playing at The
Sherbino
8p: Jenny and the Mexicats playing at
Mesa Theater
830p: Lookout Mountain playing at CB’s
Tavern
9p: Suffers Beats playing at Thomas
Waldo’s
9p: Mr. Thin and the Nuclear Uncles
playing at High Alpine Brewing
SUNDAY MAY 7th
Various Hours: Wine Around Colorado
630a: Rose Hill Rally
7a: Cimarron Endurance Run
7a-3p: Durango Flea Market
8a: Western Slope Reining Horse
Association Spring Spectacular
930-1130a: Compassion Sunday at
970.church
1p: Tim + Richard playing at Palisade
Brewing Company
1p: YTP presents, A Year With Frog & Toad
KIDS - Grand Junction
3p: A Time to Dance presents “Stories”
6p: YPT presents, A Year With Frog & Toad
KIDS - Telluride
7p: Superjoint at Mesa Theater
Western Weekend Blast | May 5, 2017
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MONTROSE POLICE DEPARTMENT REMAINS TRANSPARENT
AND CONTINUES TO RECEIVE PRAISE
By Janine Rusnak
Just like any dad, daughter, neighbor, or
friend, the Montrose Police Department is
made up of men and women in the community who shop, dine out, mow their
lawn, and enjoy down time just like any
other person does. But what makes Montrose Police Officers shine on the job is how
involved and transparent they are in the
community.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Montrose has just over
19,000 residents and encompasses 11.5
square miles. There are 42 members of the
Montrose Police Department, all who vow
to protect and serve their community.
When applicable, at Montrose
City Council meetings, Police Chief Tom
Chinn shares with city staff and city council
letters they receive from the community.
Letters presented earlier this week included thank you’s from students at two different elementary schools, as well as letters
of praise from adults in different situations.
Commander Gene Lillard said that
the letters continuously pour in, “We receive letters from students, from victims,
and even sometimes from those who
broke the law.” He can recall instances
where they have been thanked for intervening with someone’s bad behavior, as it
led to a positive change in that person’s
life.
The letters are given to the City,
to the named officer(s), and a copy is also
placed in their personnel file. Some office-
ers choose to display their thank you's
age group and can include anything from
throughout the police station. Commander talking about the equipment they use to
Lillard said the thank you letters, drawings safety tips and fraud prevention. They also
from children, and
Continued on page 7
even goodies they
sometimes
receive show how
much the community does appreciate them.
“We take all of
our calls very
seriously,”
Commander
Lillard said. He
believes that the
Montrose community is so
respective of law
enforcement
because their
officers respond
with empathy and
a high level of
professionalism.
The police
department - time
permitting - will
visit any organization that
requests their
presence (e.g.
schools, clubs,
businesses, organizations, etc.).
Presentations
depend on the
The Montrose Police Department loves to receive letters from the community, like this
one, from a student at a local elementary school./Courtesy Image
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Hold the Date! Upcoming Business and Cultural Events
ONGOING2017 SUMMER CYCLING JAMBOREE-Presented by Brown Cycles (GJ), various days from March 1-Oct 13, see full schedule here.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP-2nd & 4th Mondays at Montrose United Methodist Church, 1p. Locate other Western Slope Alzheimer’s support groups
here.
AMERICAN LEGION AMATEUR RADIO CLUB-Meets 1st Monday of each month at Friendship Hall (Montrose Fairgrounds), 6p, you are invited if you
have an interest in amateur radio for communications, events, or as a hobby, call Larry at 209-1527 for more information.
BEER TASTING-Every Friday from 3-6p, held at House of Spirits in Montrose (1518 E. Main St.), must be 21+.
BENEFITS APPLICATION ASSISTANCE CLINICS-Region 10, Senior Community Care PACE and the Center for Independence host free clinics to assist
seniors or persons with a disability fill out applications to apply for benefits, people can also bring in letters they have received to get an explanation on
what their letters mean. or what their benefits are. 2nd/4th Tuesday: 1-230p, 300 N. Cascade Ave., Montrose. Call the Amy Rowan for more information 970
-765-3123. If you are unable to make the clinic call Senior Community Care PACE's Certified Application Site at 970-901-7768.
BINGO HOSTED BY AMERICAN LEGION POST #24-Every Saturday & Sunday at the Bingo Connection on E. Main St. in Montrose, 7p.
BOSOM BUDDIES SUPPORT GROUP-Every Wednesday, 12-1p at 645 S 5th St., Montrose. For more information email [email protected].
CAREGIVER SUPPORT & NETWORKING GROUP-Come and enjoy a safe, supported, resource filled, and confidential environment for Caregivers to
learn from one another about the challenges and rewards of caring for Loved Ones with dementia, illness, or disability. Groups meet 130 to 230p the 1st
Wednesday & the 3rd Thursday of every month, sponsored by Region 10 ADRC Cost: Free. Location: Region 10, 300 N. Cascade Ave., Montrose. For more
information call Amy Rowan 970-765-3123.
COLORADO GUN CLASS-Concealed carry classes held throughout the month at different locations, find out more at colorado.gunclass.com.
CONVENIENT CARE CLINIC-830-10a, River Valley Family Heath Center, Montrose Location (100 Tessitore Court, Suite B), 970-497-3333.
CRESTED BUTTE MONTHLY FILM SERIES-Every third Thursday of the month, you can purchase your tickets online or 1/2 before the show.
DELTA COUNTY WOMEN’S CONNECTION DINNER & PROGRAM-Every second Thursday of the month, event is an outreach of Stonecroft Ministries,
530p-7p, held at Delta Christian Church (795 1600 Rd.) $10, RSVP by calling/texting Carol at 970-201-6612.
DINNER AND A MOVIE-Every Tuesday night you can get two people into a free movie at the Avalon Theatre (GJ), with a dinner receipt from a local
restaurant that night. More details can be found here.
DONNY MORALES LIVE-Every Tuesday at Ella’s Blues Room (GJ), 5-8p.
DURANGO FLEA MARKET-Open every Sunday through Oct 29, 7a-3p, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP-1st & 3rd Wednesdays at Montrose Memorial Hospital (Conf. Rm. C ), 130p, call Laird @ 970-275-2138 or Glen
@ 970-596-1496.
FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK-CEDAREDGE-Every first Friday from 5-7p, downtown Cedaredge.
FIRST FRIDAY-GUNNISON-Every first Friday from 5-8p, downtown Gunnison.
FREE FAMILY LAW CLINIC-LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, Montrose County Courthouse (Annie Trujillo) at 1200 North Grand, Noon to 130p. Sponsored by Uncompahgre Volunteer Legal Aid and the 7th Judicial District Bar Association. Call 970-252-4312 for information.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT-Presented by Alpine Bank, various days from March 10-Oct 13, playing at The Sherbino (Ridgway), learn more here.
FREE LUNCH-Served Mon-Fri at Christ’s Kitchen (Penn Mall, 2305 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose) from 1115a-1p. Call 970-249-1774 for more information.
GJ COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE-Meets every first & third Friday of the month for discussion to get a community center, open to public, held at
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley (GJ), 930-11as, learn more about the group here.
KARAOKE-Every Friday from 8p-1a at Throttle & Spur Saloon (Delta).
LATIN SUNDAYS-Every Sunday at Twisted Turtle (GJ), 21+, Latin music by a DJ, 7p-2a.
LEARN SIGN LANGUAGE-Every Tuesday at the Kensho Total Wellness Day Spa (37 N. Nevada, Montrose), 6p, contact Angie Watson on Facebook for information on this class or her class in Delta.
LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY-From 6-9p at Horsefly Brewing (Montrose).
MONTROSE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK-Every Wednesday morning from 730-830a, a group of professionals meets at Keller-Williams (Montrose) to
network. Visitors are welcome! There is a cost to officially join the group. Contact Janine Rusnak for more information, [email protected].
MONTROSE STAMP (PHILATELIC) CLUB-Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, 7-8p, for beginners to pros, please contact Brenda at 970-7656948 for more information including meeting location.
MWC FOR FREE - DINOSAUR JOURNEY-Now-May 10, 5-7p, a new topic or behind the scenes experience each week, Dinosaur Journey Museum (Fruita).
NATIVE AMERICAN DANCES-Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday nights at 7p, Cortez Cultural Center, admission is free.
OLD WEST HERITAGE PERFORMANCES-Every Tuesday & Thursday at 7p, Cortez Cultural Center, admission is free.
OPEN FIGURE DRAWING-Every 1st & 3rd Saturday from 1-4p, held at Weekhawken Creative Arts (Ridgway), $20/session, get more information here.
SECOND SATURDAY STROLL-Every 2nd Saturday in Downtown Delta, 10a-2p, shop Delta businesses for special sales during the stroll.
SHEA BRAMER LIVE-The Warehouse (2565 American Way, GJ) every Wednesday, 7-9p. SpringHill Suites (236 Main St. GJ) every Thursday, 6-8p, & DoubleTree (743 Horizon Dr. GJ) every Friday 8-11p. Follow him on Facebook.
SHOP SMALL WEEKENDS-Held 4 times a year at Mesa Mall, email [email protected] or call 970-240-0009 for more info.
THE ALPINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB– Meets every second Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the St Paul Room, 1855 St Mary’s Drive, Montrose.
The public is welcome to attend. For more information, email [email protected].
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Hold the Date! Upcoming Business and Cultural Events (cont’d)
COMING UPNow - May 12-Cherry Creek Radio Auction (On air: May 5 & May 6).
May 8-Montrose High School Choir Concert performed at the Montrose Pavilion, 7-9p.
May 8-Life Line Screening Program, 8a-4p, held at Redlands Community Center, schedule your screening here (pre-registration is required).
May 9-Free Mother’s Day Tea for mothers of kids ages 0-5, 9-11a, held at First Presbyterian Church (Montrose), hosted by MOPS, childcare provided, contact
Maria at 509-619-3062 or [email protected].
May 10-Real Estate School, REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAD PASSED, held at Keller Williams in Montrose, for more information contact Angie at 970-209-2334.
May 11-May 14-The Merely Players presents The Secret Garden, get show times and tickets here.
May 11-May 14-Lions Club Carnival at Montrose County Fairgrounds.
SCHEDULEDMay 12-Opening night for Guys and Dolls, held at Magic Circle Players (Montrose).
May 12-Denver Broncos Salute To Fans Tour, Jorgensen Park (Gunnison), 5-630p.
May 12-Delta-Montrose Technical College Graduation!
May 12-2nd Annual Mother’s Day Tea, hosted by WEE Montrose, 6-9p, reservations required, held at Amazing Glaze (Montrose).
May 12-Free Family Concert at Rosemont Baptist Church (Montrose), featuring Danny Oertli, 630, free event, & free childcare, free gift to the first 50 families.
May 12-May14-Grand Junction Renaissance Faire.
May 12-June 3-(Various days!) Magic Circle Players presents Guys and Dolls, get showtimes and ticket information at magiccircleplayers.com.
May 13-Montrose Farmers’ Market kicks off their summer outdoor market today!
May 13-2017 Munchkin Star Showcase, presented by Dance Around, held at Montrose Pavilion, 2-230p. $10.
May 13-Dance Around presents Beauty and a Beast: A Once Upon A Time Dance Recital, held at Montrose Pavilion, 6p, $12.
May 13-Town of Ridgway Love Your Valley Festival, 1-6p, Ridgway Town Park, free admission.
May 13-Colorado West Gun Club presents Veteran’s Memorial 2017 Rifle Match, 9a, register here.
May 13-HRMS Presents Erik Stucky's "Stray Clouds" Debut Album Release Show, Live at the Gallery (Montrose), 7p-12a, $$.
May 13-May 14-Mother’s Day Carriage Rides (free carriage ride, with mom), Downtown Montrose, 11a-4p, offered by Y-Bar Hitch, sponsored by local
downtown merchants.
May 14-Valley Symphony Orchestra & Chorus presents Award Winning Music, Musicals, & Movies, held at Montrose Pavilion, 3p, get tickets here.
May 14-Durango & Silverton Mother’s Day Train Ride, train leaves at 845a, regular fares apply, flowers, live music, chocolates, & wine tasting.
May 19-Achieve With Us Movie Night, held at Cerise Park (Montrose), 5-10p, hosted by The Arc of West Central Colorado, free, showing: Inside Out.
May 19-May 20-Montrose Wine and Food Festival, held at The Bridges, benefitting the Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club.
May 19-May 21-The Grand Junction Off-Road.
May 20-HRMS Presents "PINT & a HALF: Duke and Tami Sheppard", Live at the Gallery, 7-10:30p, $$.
May 20-2nd Annual Obstacles of Life 5K, 9a-1p, held at Cerise Park (Montrose), benefitting Center for Mental Health, all ages welcome, register here.
May 20-Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus Annual Show, 7p, held at Montrose Pavilion, $10.
May 20-Thin Air Band playing at Chicken Roost (420 Main St., Delta), 6-8p.
May 20-2017 Black Canyon Ascent.
May 21-Montrose High School Graduation!
May 23-May 26-San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference, held at the Ouray Community Center (Ouray), $$, register here.
May 26-May 29-Telluride MountainFilm Festival.
May 27-Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus performs at Ridgway Park Overlook (Ridgway), no admission, donations accepted, 7p.
May 27-Thin Air Band playing at Red Barn Restaurant (1413 E. Main St., Montrose), 630-830p.
May 28-Mushroom Cultivation, hosted by The Learning Council, 4-6p, held at the Paonia CommUnity Garden.
June 1-AJ Fullerton playing at Horsefly Brewery, free show.
June 2-June 3-22nd Annual Colorful Colorado Car, Truck, and Rod Show, 10a, Cerise Park (Montrose).
June 3-Western Slope Conservation Center’s 17th Annual Float Fest, vendors needed, contact [email protected].
June 3-Rollans Adopt-A-Park Clean Up (Ridgway), volunteers needed to help pick up trash, weeds, and branches, for more information and signing up: Judi at
Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership, 970-325-3010 or [email protected].
June 4-Garden Supply Swap Meet, 10a-2p, held at Natural Order Supply (GJ), $10 vendor fee if you want to sell items.
June 9-Montrose County Council 4-H BBQ Dinner, held at Montrose County Fairgrounds, $10, 430-830p.
June 10-Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans Barn Dance & BBQ, 530-10p, held at Antler Ridge (72005 Kinikin Rd., Montrose), get tickets here.
June 10-2017 Freedom Festival Golf, supporting Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans, $100/person, held at the Bridges of Montrose, register here.
June 10-Grand Opening of Ute Indian Museum (Montrose).
June 10-June 17-Ride The Rockies.
June 14-June 16-San Juan Rural Philanthropy Days, held in Montrose.
June 15-DMEA Annual Meeting, 430-8p, held at Hotchkiss High School.
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Hold the Date! Upcoming Business and Cultural Events (cont’d)
June 15-June 18-Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
June 17-June 18-Ride the New T-Rex Express: The Durango Dinosaur Train Experience, get times and tickets here.
June 22-June 24-14th Annual Gunnison River Festival.
June 24-June 25-Ride the New T-Rex Express: The Durango Dinosaur Train Experience, get times and tickets here.
June 30-HRMS presents “Steve Spurgin, Live at the Gallery,” 7-1130p, held at Healthy Rhythm Community Art Gallery (Montrose).
July 6-Las Colonias Amphitheater (GJ) Ribbon Cutting, 530p, free ice cream, live entertainment.
July 7-July 9-7th Annual Lavender Festival, held in Palisade.
July 19-July 22-Telluride Americana Music Festival & Songwriter Showcase.
July 20-July 23-10th Annual Telluride Yoga Festival.
July 21-July 23-22nd Annual Black Canyon Quilt Show: Kaleidoscope of Stars, held at Montrose Pavilion.
July 21-July 30-Montrose County Fair & Rodeo, theme: Barn in the USA.
July 22-Hemp on the Slope II, presented by Salt Creek Hemp Co., produced by Colorado Hemp Company, held in Collbran, includes a farm & ag panel,
speakers, vendors, and more.
July 22-FUNCfest, held at Riverbottom Park in Montrose.
Aug 5-Olathe Sweet Corn Festival.
Aug 11-Chefs On The Edge Competition, a benefit for Crested Butte Center For The Arts.
Aug 11-Aug 12-Hotchkiss Farm to Fiddle Summer Festival.
Aug 12-HRMS presents “Roma Ransom: Live at the Gallery,” 7-1030p, click here for tickets and more information.
Aug-17-Aug 20-Palisade Peach Festival.
Aug 19-5th Annual Habitat For Humanity Moonshiner’s Ball, 7-11p, $$$.
Aug 19-3rd Annual Chrome & Brews Car Show, 10a-3p, register your car here.
Aug 21-Aug 27-17th Annual Western Colorado Senior Games, for ages 50+, register here.
Aug 26-Music on the Green, fundraiser concert for Senior CommUnity Care PACE Program, held at Riverbottom Park (Montrose), 4-8p.
Aug 26-HRMS presents “Robin Lore & S. Reever: Live at the Gallery,” 7-1030p, held at Healthy Rhythm Community Art Gallery (Montrose).
Sept 8-Sept 9-10th Annual Pork and Hops, held at Lincoln Park in GJ, get tickets and information here.
Sept 8 - Sept 10-Mountain States Ranch Rodeo Finals Weekend & Western Heritage Expo held at Montrose County Fairgrounds.
Oct 28-Oct 29-Distilling 2.0 presented by the Lavender Association of Western Colorado, held at Mesa County Fairgrounds.
DISCLAIMER
The events in the Western Weekend Blast are either submitted directly or found via other websites. You are encouraged to visit the link associated with the
event(s) you are interested in to get all the details. If you find something is posted incorrectly, feel free to email Janine Rusnak at [email protected] with
a link to the correct information. If something is posted incorrectly, it is unintentional. Thank you for reading!
DISCLAIMER
Any tips or tricks published are to be performed
with common sense. They are found via the World
Wide Web and could possibly fail. If you have any
of your own tried & true tips & tricks, email them
to Janine at [email protected].
3 parts (70%) rubbing alcohol
mixed with 1 part water. Double
bag your baggie & freeze.
Squeeze as much liquid dish
detergent as you desire into a
baggie. Double bag & freeze.
Western Weekend Blast | May 5, 2017
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KIDS & COMMUNITY THANK MONTROSE POLICE DEPARTMENT
offer tours of the station if someone is
interested. “We care about our community,” Commander Lillard stated. “We have
nothing to hide and always present the
facts.”
Once a year, Montrose Police
Department offers a Citizen’s Police Academy where, over the course of multiple
weeks, participants engage in different
facets of the department. There are some
regulations that apply, but nearly any resident of Montrose County or surrounding
counties can register for the class (max 25
students). This year marked the
20th anniversary of the academy.
Other ways MPD is actively in-
volved in the community include: hosting
Bike Rodeos for children every year, Heroes for Kids (formerly called Shop with a
Cop) during the holidays, Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics,
a benefit basketball game against Special
Olympians, and any other event where
police presence is requested.
One annual event that is for the
police department, but open to the public, is the Peace Officer Memorial Week,
this year held on May 17. This event coincides with National Police Week (May 1521, 2017) and recognizes fallen officers,
survivors, and the force in its entirety. The
public is encouraged to stop by Centennial
(cont’d from page 3)
Plaza (S. 1st & Uncompahgre) and watch
the ceremony.
Montrose Police Chief Tom Chinn
shares statistics and letters from the public every city council meeting, which are
held the first and third Tuesdays of the
month. This information is public
knowledge and citizens are encouraged to
attend city council meetings to stay in the
know about their community.
Back to page 3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Montrose Police Department
434 S. 1st St., Montrose
Office: 970-252-5200
Dispatch: 970-249-9110
Call dispatch number for City Animal Control
Hours: Mon - Thurs (7a-6p)
Patrol: 24/7
Montrose County Sheriff’s Office
1200 N. Grand Ave., Montrose
Office/Dispatch: 970-252-4023
Office/Dispatch: 970-249-6606
Animal Control: 970-249-4021
Hours: Mon - Fri (8a-5p)
Patrol: 24/7
Montrose Fire Protection District
Non-Emergency: 970-249-9181
Emergency
9-1-1
Montrose Crime Stoppers
Anonymous Tip Line: 970-249-8500
Poison Control
800-222-1222
One of the many letters the Montrose Police Department receives on a continuous basis/Courtesy Image
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Western Weekend Blast | May 5, 2017
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ROLL OUT THE BARREL AND LET IT RAIN!
Weekend Blast Staff Report
MONTROSE - Do you have your two 55
gallon rain barrels yet? In 2016, Colorado
approved a small but historic change to
state water law. According to the Department of Natural Resources, House Bill 161005, effective August 10, 2016, “allows
precipitation to be collected from the
rooftop of certain residential properties.”
In other words, if you live in a singlefamily residence, it is now legal to have a
rain barrel—or two--and collect water.
As the population of the Western
United states continues to grow, saving
every possible drop of water will grow in
importance as well. A study released in
2016 by California’s Pacific Institute finds
that, ”urban water conservation and efficiency are the most cost-effective ways to
meet current and future water needs.”
For local home owners, rain barrels allow
far greater efficiency when it comes to
domestic water use.
Though the rules are specific, for
most of us, what matters is that you may
now collect water from the roof of a
building that is used primarily as a residence; “filling and refilling two rain barrels
with a combined storage capacity up to
110 gallons throughout the year.”
According to Jim Beers of the
Colorado State University Extension,
“Water from roof gutter downspouts that
is directed onto landscaped areas is not
regarded as rainwater harvesting under
this legislation.”
Colorado was only state with an outright
ban on residential rain barrels, Beers noted, and one of just four states that had
restrictions in place on the harvesting of
rain water.
Montrose homeowner Dave
Fullerton has placed a rain barrel beneath
a gutter to catch water that would otherwise go to waste. “Besides lowering the
water bill, rainwater can help to improve
the health of your gardens, lawns, and
trees,” Fullerton said. “Rain is a naturally
soft water and devoid of minerals, chlorine, fluoride, and other chemicals. For
this reason, plants respond very well to
rainwater. After all, it’s what plants in the
wild thrive on!”
While most homeowners use a
typical rain barrel setup, under the law
the only restrictions are that the container
must be capable of holding rainwater and
must have a lid that can be sealed.
CSU’s Jim Beers also points out
that captured rainwater must be used to
water outdoor lawns, plants and/or gardens on the same property from which
the rainwater was captured, and that rain
barrel water cannot be used for drinking
or other indoor water uses.
There are many styles of rain barrels like this darling flower
box./Photo courtesy of Pond Trade Magazine
Legislation now allows rain water to legally be collected from certain residential properties. This one
is from a Montrose resident Dave Fullerton’s single family residence./Courtesy Photo
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AFFORDABLE ADVENTURES: EXPLORE COLORADO ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET
News Release
COLORADO - The thought of a vacation
can sometimes be daunting to those not
wanting to spend a lot of money, but Colorado is home to many amazing adventures
and offerings at a reasonable price, making a Rocky Mountain vacation accessible
for everyone. From affordable options in
world-class mountain destinations such as
Breckenridge and wallet-friendly Denver,
to camping in the outdoors surrounded by
stunning mountain vistas or lying on the
beach at Great Sand Dunes National Park,
Colorado is the perfect destination for
travelers not wanting to break the bank.
A Beach Vacation at Great Sand Dunes
National Park. From late-May to earlyAugust, Great Sand Dunes National Park,
home to the tallest sand dunes in North
America, offers a beach vacation unlike
any other. When the snow melts every
spring, the gentle Medano Creek emerges
from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that
tower behind the sand dunes to create a
true beach oasis. For just $15 per car,
travelers can spend the day lying at “the
beach,” sledding down the dunes or exploring the park’s numerous hiking and
horseback riding trails.
hiking and biking. Breckenridge Creative
Arts offers classes including drawing,
dance and hands-on crafts at little to no
cost. For lodging, Breckenridge Ski Resort’s summer lodging deal starts at just
$119 per night for stays starting June 9
through September 10. This summer, visitors will want to check out the new Epic
Discovery featuring zip lines, alpine challenge courses and more.
Camping Colorado. There is no better way
to experience an affordable Colorado vacation or the great outdoors than camping. The state has upwards of 300
campgrounds offering a variety of surroundings and activities. Visitors can check
out the Views RV Park & Campground in
Dolores that overlooks incredible vistas
and will soon offer glamping tents along
with campsites for RV’s and tents, or Aspen Acres Campground in Rye, located in
the less traveled San Isabel mountain
range for a peaceful camping experience
at an elevation of 9,200 feet.
Denver on a Dime. Visitors do not need
to break the bank to explore Colorado’s
Mile High City. Through the Scientific &
Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) free days,
guests can see many of Denver’s top
Affordable Mountain Bliss in Breckenattractions such as the Denver Art Museridge. This iconic mountain town doesn’t um, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Zoo
just offer great skiing in the winter, but
and many more at no cost on select days
also several wallet-friendly options for a
of the year. This year, RiNo (River North)
family summer vacation. Breckenridge
Art District and the new Drink RiNo group
offers over 50 miles of trails and more
will sponsor a free bus every First Friday
than 120 trail access points for unbeatable that will have multiple stops at galleries,
studios, breweries and eateries throughout RiNo. For frugal foodies visiting the
city can try a new chef-driven concept like
Avanti F&B – seven different affordable
restaurants in one modern food hall, from
Japanese to pizza; or Honor Society Handcrafted Eatery – where visitors can get
high-quality, healthy, yet craveable dishes
at an affordable price.
Discover the Outdoors in Montrose. This
historic Colorado town on the Western
Slope serves as the perfect basecamp to
those seeking outdoor adventure. Montrose is home to the stunning Black Canyon
of the Gunnison National Park (only $15
entrance fee per vehicle), which offers
amazing views of steep cliffs and spires,
hiking, camping and more. The park was
also designated as an International Dark
Sky Park in 2015 because of its exceptional
skies, astronomy education programs, and
responsible lighting for supreme stargazing. Montrose offers a variety of trails,
Gold Medal fishing opportunities and is
located at the center of some of Colorado’s most beautiful scenic drives and byways including the San Juan Skyway, Alpine Loop Back Country Byway and more.
Exploring Snowmass with the Mass
Pass. For visitors looking to get the most
bang for their buck, Snowmass offers the
Mass Pass, a three or five day activity pass
which includes activities such as rafting,
horseback riding, bike trips, sunset dinners and more. The pass allows guests to
choose three days of activities for $350/
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Arapahoe Basin:Open - June
Aspen Snowmass: CLOSED
Aspen Mountain: CLOSED
Aspen Highlands: CLOSED
Aspen Buttermilk: CLOSED
Cooper: CLOSED
Copper Mountain: CLOSED
Crested Butte: CLOSED
Echo Mountain: CLOSED
Eldora: CLOSED
Granby Ranch: CLOSED
Howelsen Hill: CLOSED
Loveland: Open - May 7
Monarch: CLOSED
Powderhorn: CLOSED
Purgatory: CLOSED
Silverton: CLOSED
Steamboat: CLOSED
Sunlight: CLOSED
Telluride: CLOSED
Winter Park: CLOSED
Wolf Creek: CLOSED
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EXPLORING COLORADO AND AFFORDING IT
the 10th Mountain Division Hut System,
named for the soldiers trained in the area
during World War II, the San Juan Hut
System, Grand Huts Association and more.
Join the tiny home movement and escape
to WeeCasa, a new tiny home hotel in
Family Adventure at Snow Mountain
Lyons, Colorado. With approximately 135Ranch. A year-round destination, Snow
250 square feet of charm and character,
Mountain Ranch brings families together these casas utilize the space in the simto explore and enjoy the outdoors. With a plest and most efficient way possible. The
huge selection of activities, most included state also offers upscale hostels such
at no cost for overnight guests, everyone as The Bivvi in Breckenridge or Hostel
in the family will find something to do
Fish in Denver.
including soaring down a summer tubing
hill, indoor and outdoor archery, climbing Visit a Colorado State Park. A great way
walls or even a guided hike with a llato save money, while having an abunma. Accommodations range from hoteldance of activities to choose from is to
style lodge rooms, yurts, cozy cabins or
visit one of Colorado’s 41 state parks. The
mega reunion cabins sleeping up to 44
parks vary in surroundings from mounguests. Rates start at $79/night for lodge tains to rivers to prairies and water. Visit
rooms.
John Martin Reservoir in Hasty, Colorado
to experience a mecca for bird watching
Tiny Homes, Huts and Hostels. Skip the
with over 400 species to see. Visitors can
traditional lodging and experience one of spend their vacation boating, swimming,
the state’s more unique options. Colorado water skiing and more, while enjoying the
has more huts and yurts than any other
evening at one of the park’s campsites
state in the U.S. Options include
(campsite fees start at just $10 per night)
guest or five days of activities for $550/
guest. The Mass Pass offers over $250 in
savings from booking activities à la carte,
ideal for guests looking to get more than
one great adventure out of their vacation.
A little girl looks down into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park./Photo courtesy of Visit Montrose.
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sitting around the fire pit, cooking s’mores
and telling ghost stories with family and
friends.
Wine Tasting in Colorado's Wine
Country. Grand Junction is Colorado’s
Wine Country featuring 22 wineries with
year-round tasting rooms that offer complimentary tastings to visitors. One of the
best ways to explore wineries in the Palisade and Grand Junction area is on two
wheels and the friendly experts at local
bike shops will not only set you up with a
reliable ride, but they can also supply
guidance on all the best wine-tasting
routes. Rapid Creek Cycles in downtown
Palisade offers maps highlighting local
wineries and orchards, and rents sevenspeed cruisers with baskets perfect for
hauling goodies like bottles of wine and
produce picked up along the way. Full-day
rentals are available for less than $40.
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SANTA RITA WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY GROUNDBREAKING MAY 10
Press Release
DURANGO - The public is invited to the
groundbreaking celebration of the Santa
Rita Water Reclamation Facility on
Wednesday May 10th at 10:00 a.m. The
event will take place in front of the current Administration building at the Waste
Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) located at
the west end of Santa Rita Park. Please
utilize existing parking to the south or
west of the athletic field.
Speakers include City of Durango
Mayor Dick White, Former City of Durango
Mayor Christina Rinderle, City Manager
Ron LeBlanc and members of the design
and construction teams. Please stay for a
“Go where you go” tour following the celebration. Tours will be provided until
12:00 p.m.
The existing City of Durango
WWTP was last updated in the mid-1980s
and is aging, difficult to maintain, nearing
capacity, and not equipped to meet future
regulatory requirements. Over the past
four years, the City of
Durango has embarked
on a process to thoroughly evaluate the
plant and design the
necessary improvements to address these
issues. Construction of
these improvements is
expected to last two
years, until mid-2019.
Upon completion, the
new Santa Rita Water
Reclamation Facility will
ensure compliance with future regulatory
requirements, accommodate future
growth, and protect the quality of the
Animas River.
The total construction project
budget is $64,200,000. Archer Western,
the construction contractor, is currently
mobilizing onsite with construction anticipated to begin mid-May.
The event is free and open to the
public. Light refreshments will be provided. For continued updates on the project,
please visit the project website
at www.durangogov.org/
SantaRitaWRF and subscribe to the City’s
newsletter, City Currents,
at www.durangogov.org/notifyme. For
more information, please contact Julie
Brown at 970-375-5039.
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NEW GJ MAYOR AND PRO TEM SELECTED
Press Release
GRAND JUNCTION - During this week’s regular city council meeting, a new
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem were selected by members of the city council.
For the coming year, Councilmember Rick Taggart, District At Large,
will serve in the capacity of President of the Council, or Mayor, and Bennett
Boeschenstein, District C, will serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
Both were administered the oath of office by City Clerk Stephanie
Tuin and chairing of the meeting was turned over to Mayor Taggart by outgoing Mayor Phyllis Norris.
The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem serve a one-year term.
VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED
Are you looking for some volunteer work for the
summer, but want the time to be flexible? Do
you want to learn what happens behind the
scenes of the museum, create an exhibit,
research a family history request from the
beginning or introduce visitors to our unique
history? If you answered yes to these questions,
then Montrose County Historical Museum, 21 N.
Rio Grande, is just the location for you. If you
would like more information please contact Sally
at 970-249-2085, or sign up for orientation on
May 9th at 10:00am.
Courtesy Photo
Mayor Rick Taggart
Mayor Pro Tem Bennett Boeschenstein
-2 teaspoons dried oregano
-2 teaspoons salt, or more, to taste
-1 teaspoon ground black pepper
-4 pound pork shoulder, excess fat
trimmed
-4 cloves garlic, peeled
-2 onions, quartered
-2 oranges, juiced
-2 limes, juiced
Photo & recipe courtesy of damndelicious.net
Ingredients
-1 tablespoon chili powder
-2 teaspoons ground cumin
cooker and shred the meat before returning to the pot with the juices; season with
salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
5. Cover and keep warm for an additional
30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to broil. Place carnitas
onto a baking sheet and broil until crisp
and crusted, about 3-4 minutes.
7. Serve immediately.
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.
2. Season pork shoulder with spice
Serves: 8
mixture, rubbing in thoroughly on all
sides.
3. Place garlic, onions, orange juice,
lime juice and seasoned pork shoulder
into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low
heat for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
4. Remove pork shoulder from the slow
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MONTROSE
FRI. 5/5: (B. Swimming & Diving) Away @ Durango (1p)
FRI. 5/5: (Baseball) Away @ GJ Central (4p)
SAT. 5/6: (B. Lacrosse) Away @ Telluride (11a)
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FRI. 5/5: (Track) Away at WSL Meet (All Day)
SAT. 5/6: (Track) Away at WSL Meet (All Day)
SAT. 5/6: (Baseball) Home v. Basalt (11a)
DELTA
FRI. 5/5: (Track) Away @ Stocker Stadium Invitational (All Day)
FRI. 5/5: (G. Tennis) Away @ Regionals (All Day)
SAT. 5/6: (Track) Away @ Stocker Stadium Invitational (All Day)
SAT. 5/6: (Baseball) Home v. Grand Valley (11a)
KENTUCKY DERBY
SAT. 5/6: (430p) NBC
NBA PLAYOFFS
FRI. 5/5: Raptors v. Cavaliers (5p) ESPN
FRI. 5/5: Rockets v. Spurs (730p) ESPN
SAT. 5/6: Jazz v. Warriors (630p) ABC
SUN. 5/7: Raptors v. Cavaliers (130p) ABC
SUN. 5/7: Rockets v. Spurs (7p) TNT
MON. 5/8: Jazz v. Warriors (7p) TNT
TUES. 5/9: Cavaliers v. Raptors (TBD) TNT
TUES. 5/9: Spurs v. Rockets (TBD) TNT
WED. 5/10: Warriors v. Jazz (TBD) TNT
WED. 5/10: Celtics v. Wizards (6p) TNT
THURS. 5/11: Rockets v. Spurs (TBD) ESPN
THURS. 5/11: Raptors v. Cavaliers (TBD) ESPN
GUNNISON
FRI. 5/5: (Track) Away @ WSL League Relays (9a)
SAT. 5/6: (Track) Away @ WSL League Relays (9a)
SAT. 5/6: (Baseball) Away @ Roaring Fork (11a)
MON. 5/8: (G. Golf) Away @ Regionals (9a)
MLB
FRI. 5/5: Rockies v. Diamondbacks (640p) RTRM
SAT. 5/6: Rockies v. Diamondbacks (610p) RTRM
SUN. 5/7: Rockies v. Diamondbacks (110p) RTRM
MON. 5/8: Rockies v. Cubs (640p) RTRM
TUES. 5/9: Rockies v. Cubs (640p) RTRM
WED. 5/10: Rockies v. Cubs (110p)
THURS. 5/11: Rockies v. Dodgers (640p)
NOTE: NBA playoff schedule is per nba.com
NOTE: High school schedules are given to us from
the schools or found via maxpreps.com and the
CHSAA website. Please contact the schools if you
need more information on sports schedules.
Thank you!
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MADE YOU LOOK
T
ry as I might, I can’t help but be
a gullible person. All my life, I’ve
been the butt of so many
jokes...and I think it’s because I
never know if said “joke teller” is being
serious or not. I hate it.
Luckily for me, I can tell when my
husband is joking because he has this facial expression that just gives him away.
However, there are times he has tricked
me into believing something crazy.
It’s hard for me because if it’s
something I know nothing about (oh,
y’know...outer space, math, U.S. Presidents, etc., etc.) then who am I to argue
with the person telling me their “fun
fact.” This is when I bring out my good
friend Google and check it out. I am an
avid researcher….now.
When I first moved to Colorado
and was working as a news director for
Cherry Creek Radio, I was told I needed to
cover a story on jackalopes because they
really are a nuisance with traffic in this
area. Me being the good little new employee that I was, agreed to the story and
started looking up information on these
annoying bunnies. Turns out….they’re
fake. The radio station got a good laugh
out of that one. Good thing I never reported on it...surely, I would’ve been run out
of the state.
You would think I would’ve just
stopped believing things people told me,
So, for now, if someone tells me
but I just am not that kind of person.
something about anything, I am going to
When I try to not believe someone, they
research it first. One good thing about all
do that whole, “Why don’t you believe
the research I have done is knowing what
me?” thing. Then what do I say…”Uh, be- sites to look at. I definitely visit
cause everyone likes to joke with me...so snopes.com for a ton of stuff
you must be joking with me.” Then I feel (guys...seriously, the bananas do not have
like an idiot for questioning someone.
HIV infected blood in them...get a grip). I
So...I believe them.
also check major news home sites such as
Earlier this week, I brought Erik
abc.com, foxnews.com, and cnn.com. If
(my husband) to funny tears because I
they are posting a certain story then it’s
told him something completely straightprobably true.
faced, and in the middle of telling him,
I am not sure why I have no
realized I believed this for several years. I problem denying your claim of winning
was so embarrassed.
the Nigerian lottery, but feel the need to
Actually, to preface this story, I
believe that the color of my hair drops my
actually just Googled it to make sure it
calls. But, before you decide to go out
wasn’t true…...why I didn't do that years
again and prank someone you think is
ago, is beyond me. But, a cell phone em- gullible, remember that it’s not that
ployee told me (again, several years ago) they’re ditzy—it’s because they probably
that I keep dropping my cell phone signal trust you.
because my hair is blonde. He said it had
Happy reading! Enjoy life! Smile!
something to do with the pigmentation of
my hair and it interferes with the signal. I
had no reason to not believe this sales
person’s claim - he’s the professional after
all. When I realized how I sounded after
verbally telling Erik this story...I realized
that I actually fell for a blonde joke...for
years. How does that even happen?!
I did get a good laugh out of it
though. After I told Erik the guy was very
serious, Erik looked at me with tears in his
eyes and said
he was sorry
for laughing
but that it
was hilarious.
I
actually don’t
get too
offended by
blonde jokes,
but opening
yourself up
to constant
ridicule is a
little hard on
the heart.
We made an obstacle course in our
backyard...Ben is the winner!
Janine
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