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HMD seeking volunteers

MONTROSE — Historic Montrose Downtown is in need of volunteers for the Fall Harvest Festival to be held Saturday, Sept. 30 at Centennial Plaza from noon to 9 p.m. Call Chris at 240-1760 to volunteer.

Fall Clinics photo contest

MONTROSE — The Fall Clinics Committee of the Medical Staff of Montrose Memorial Hospital is sponsoring a photo contest. The committee is looking for a fall scene of western Colorado to be used in their 2007 and 2008 Fall Clinics brochures. Contest deadline is Nov. 15, 2006. Please submit entries to: Julie Disher, Montrose Memorial Hospital, 800 S. 3rd St., Montrose, CO 81401. For more details, call 240-7394.

Mosquito season still here

MONTROSE — The Montrose County Department of Health and Human Services is still offering BTI donuts and DEET mosquito repellant towelettes at no cost to the public. Mosquito season does not disappear for at least another six weeks. For more information, call 252-5012 or stop by the health department at 1845 S. Townsend Ave. to pick up these free items.

Partners bike ride

MONTROSE — The Partners Challenge Mountain Bike Ride Weekend Get-away will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17. Riders must have registered to participate. For more information, call 249-1116.

Organic gardening

MONTROSE — The Montrose Botanical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Montrose Library. This month's topic on organic gardening will be presented by Juliane Kennedy from Evergreen. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Pilot's association meeting

MONTROSE — The Black Canyon Pilot's Association will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at the FBO. The meeting will address final planning for the "Wings and Wheels" pancake breakfast, open house, static aircraft displays and Young Eagles rides scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Montrose Regional Airport.

Men's fraternity

MONTROSE — All men of the community are invited to the kick-off orientation for Men's Fraternity:Winning at Work & Home, from 6 to 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Montrose Pavilion. The group offers weekly sessions that combine biblical teaching and small group interaction. The group will meet 11 weeks in the fall, Sept. 7 to Nov. 16, and six weeks in the winter, Jan. 11 to Feb. 15, 2007. For more information, call Roger at 252-1968.

Take a hike

MONTROSE — The Montrose 500 Mile Walkers have planned the following activities for September:

Come prepared for changing weather conditions. Please leave your dog at home. For more information, call 249-5666.

'Art' opens Magic Circle season

MONTROSE — The Magic Circle Players will open their 47th season on Friday, Sept. 8 with the award-winning comedy "Art." Evening performances are Sept. 8 and 9; Sept. 15 and 16; Sept. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. One matinee will be performed Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 249-7838.

Habitat open house

MONTROSE — Habitat for Humanity of Montrose County invites the community to its open house at the new ReStore, 311 N. 4th St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Refreshments will be available for purchase from cub scouts, Academic Booster Club members and the MHS cheer team until 1:30 p.m. The ReStore, which sells construction materials and gently-used household goods, is a new source of funding for Habitat. The Habitat office has also relocated to the ReStore. For more information, call 252-9304.

Pavilion dance

MONTROSE — The Montrose Pavilion will hold a dance Saturday, Sept. 9 featuring the music of Country Plus. Dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. and continues until 11 p.m. with a break at 9 p.m. for free refreshments. Admission is $4 per person. For more information, call 249-9029 or 270-7431.

Audubon activity

RIDGWAY — The Black Canyon Audubon Society will conduct an Education and Bird Banding Station from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Ridgway State Park (Dallas Creek, south end). The public is invited to attend.

Library book club

MONTROSE — The Montrose Library Book Club will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 in the library meeting room. This month's selection is the best-selling novel, "The Namesake," by Pulitzer Prize-winner Jhumpa Lahiri. Interested persons are welcome to join. For more information, call 249-9656.

Twirlers anniversary dance

MONTROSE — The Black Canyon Twirlers will be hosting a square dance on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Lions Park Clubhouse. Dancing starts at 7:30 p.m. with a Plus tip followed by Mainstream. Dancers are asked to wear black and white, the club's colors, in celebration of the group's anniversary. Caller will be Pat McBride of Grand Junction. Admission is $5 per person.

Puppetry workshop

MONTROSE — The Puppetree Theatre will sponsor a workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9 in the meeting room at the library. Participants will make sock puppets and work with scripts to practice performing with those puppets. Ann Sturgeon will lead the workshop. The Puppetree Theatre group will have a meeting from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. before the workshop. Anyone interested in puppetry is welcome; experience not necessary. For more information, call Nancy at 249-8866 or 249-1346.

Church celebration

MONTROSE — The Montrose United Methodist Church invites local residents to attend its first "end of summer" services on Sunday, Sept. 10. Services will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The celebration marks the return to two Sunday services, a change from its one worship service Sundays during the summer months. For more information, call 249-3716.

Community blood drives

MONTROSE — St. Mary's Regional Blood Center is holding community blood drives on the following dates and locations:

For more information, call 244-2066.

Jane Jeffersons to meet

MONTROSE — The Jane Jefferson Democratic Club of Montrose County will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 at the home of Marcia Heckard, 2750 Star Ridge Dr., Montrose. All interested persons are invited to attend. For more information, call 249-2369 or 240-0399.

Genealogical society meeting

MONTROSE — The Fore-Kin Trails Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 in the Montrose Library meeting room. Speaker will be Megan Hess of Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors. A business meeting will follow the program, and refreshments will be served. The society will also initiate "bring your own brown bag lunch" meetings this fall. The first lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the library meeting room. For more information, call 240-5903.

Ute Museum classes

MONTROSE — The Ute Indian Museum is holding the following classes:

Reservations are required; cost is $10 and $8 for members. For more information, call 249-3098.

Republican luncheon

MONTROSE — The Montrose County Republican Party will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Red Arrow Conference Center. Tickets are $12 per person and are available from local GOP candidates or DeVinny Jewelers. For more information, call 323-5668.

Talk w/lawyer free program

MONTROSE — Talk w/lawyer free program for low income residents will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Justice Center in Montrose and the Delta County Courthouse. For more information, call 249-7202 or 874-9777.

Trail riders to meet

MONTROSE — The Uncompahgre Valley Trail Riders will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 in the Montrose Library meeting room for a potluck/business meeting. The club will furnish table service and beverages.

Railroad Days celebration

RIDGWAY — The sixth annual Ouray County Railroad Days will be held the weekend of Sept. 14-17. Events include guided hikes and tours of the area's historic rail routes, an open house at the Ridgway Railroad Museum and a series of free talks on southwestern Colorado's narrow gauge history. For more information, call 626-4239 or 626-4373.

Archaeology class

MONTROSE — Registration is due Sept. 15 for a two-day avocational archaeology class on "Research Design and Report Writing," to be held Sept. 23-24 in the conference room of Alpine Archaeological Consultants, 900 S. Townsend Ave. The two sessions will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To enroll, send a check for $12, payable to the Colorado Historical Society, to Marcia Coman, 912 Heather Lane, Montrose, CO 81401. For more information, call 249-3479.

Republican party golf scramble

MONTROSE — The Montrose County Republican Party will host a golf scramble at Cobble Creek Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 15 with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Admission is $65 per person; $120 per couple; $225 team of four. For more information, call Don at 323-5668, Scott at 901-9740 or Donna at 249-4642.

Ranch history museum benefit

COLONA — A benefit concert for the Ouray County Ranch History Museum, featuring Michael Martin Murphey and Carin Mari & The Pony Express, will be held Sept. 15 at the Colona Stockyards (the historic Callaway's packinghouse corrals). For tickets and more information, contact the Ouray County Museum at 325-4576 or Ginny Harrington at 626-4007 or 626-3134.

Health & safety extravaganza

MONTROSE — The Montrose Health & Safety Extravaganza will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Montrose Pavilion. This event will feature a variety of health and safety professionals, including the police and fire departments, as well as local businesses. There will also be a silent auction to raise money for troops overseas. The event is free and open to the public.

Emergency preparedness seminar

MONTROSE — The community is invited to an Emergency Preparedness Seminar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Lions Park Clubhouse. Speakers will include Dr. Richard Gingery of the Montrose County Health Department. The seminar is co-sponsored by the Community for Spiritual Awareness and Whole Life Network. For more information, call 252-0908.

Democratic seminar

MONTROSE — The Montrose County Jane Jefferson Democratic Club will host the annual Seminar for the Colorado Federation of Democratic Women from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Turn of the Century, 117 N. 4th St. Dinner speaker will be Ken Gordon, candidate for Secretary of State. The Montrose Janes will also celebrate their 50th anniversary. Guests are welcome. For more information, call 249-2369 or 249-8840.

Community band concert

MONTROSE — The Montrose Community Band will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Montrose Pavilion. Under the baton of Andrew King, the band will play classic, Broadway, Hollywood and jazz, as well as marches by Karl King and John Philip Sousa. Admission is free. For more information, call 252-0918.

Free gospel concert

MONTROSE — The Montrose United Methodist Church is sponsoring a free concert of gospel music by the Denver-based Legacy Quartet at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at the church. The public is invited to attend.

HMD meeting

MONTROSE — Historic Montrose Downtown will hold its next general meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Turn of the Century in Montrose. A carousel update will be given. Members and the general public are invited to attend. For more information, call 240-1760.

Peace lecture

MONTROSE — Tibetan Monk Geshe Ngawang Phuntsok, doctor of Buddhist Philosophy from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in South India, will be the guest speaker at the International Day of Peace lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 in the Montrose Library meeting room. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 252-0908.

Class of 1976 seeking classmates

MONTROSE — The Montrose High School Class of 1976 will have its 30-year reunion Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 (Homecoming weekend). Contact LeAnna at 249-8371 or Tracy at 249-1418 if you have any information on the following classmates: Donald Allen, Gail Anderson, Earl Arnett, Julia Baird, Lori Benningsdorf, Lyndon Cass, Carol Chavez, Guy Cline, Casey Copeland, Terri Crain, Jody Davis, Randy Dickensen, Rod Dickerson, Gordon Eggleston, Marilyn Ericksen, Denise Fletcher, Roxanna Freeman, Wayne Gale, Mike Gallegos, Teresa Garduno, Charles Gilmore, Mary Harshbarger, Ken Heller, Bill Henack, Carolyn Herndon, James Herndon, Mark Hughes, Dan LaBarr, David Lang, Debbie Lasher, John Liabenow, Oren Longberg, Carol Lucero, Earl "Buck" Market, Anna Martinez, Bobby Martinez, JH Mayes, Liz Paul, Vivian Romero, Tim Ross, Carolyn Sapp, Craig Schroyer, Tom Shearer, Bob Sorden, Russell Struble, Dena Thompson, Terri Viator, Linda Vigil, Toby Vigil, Denise Wellman, Zane White, Grace Yates and John Zink.

Health care hearing

MONTROSE — The Western Slope Citizens' Health Care Hearing will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Montrose Pavilion. For more information, call Richard Gingery at 252-5004.

Rec district 50th anniversary

MONTROSE — The Montrose Recreation District is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is looking for pictures, articles and stories from the past 50 years to present at an anniversary picnic Sept. 23. Contact Amy Rowan at 252-4884 with questions or items to submit.

Ouray County growth forum

RIDGWAY — A free forum, "A View of Ouray County's Future," will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Ridgway Community Center. Speakers and topics will include Jim Westcott, "Projected Population Growth;" Pam Kiely, "Disappearing Ranchland;" Monique DiGiorgio, "Wildlife Corridors and Mitigation." The forum is sponsored by the Northern San Juan Initiative, Ouray County Cattlemen's Assn., Ridgway-Ouray Community Council and San Juan Corridors Coalition.

Women's Bible study

MONTROSE — The Women's Ministry of Victory Baptist Church in Montrose is offering free Bible study classes (morning or evening) starting Thursday, Sept. 28. Childcare will be provided. For more details, call Jan at 626-3712.

Public art displays

MONTROSE — The Montrose Public Art Committee presents the unveiling of six new sculpture pieces on Friday, Sept. 29 during its event, "Montrose Celebrates Public Art" from 4 to 9 p.m. at Centennial Plaza. The event will feature activities for the entire family. Artists from the region who have prepared the sculpture art for display will be on hand to visit with members of the community. For more information, call 249-5000.

Ongoing

Christ's Kitchen needs volunteers

MONTROSE — Christ's Kitchen needs volunteers for three-hour periods on Mondays, Wednesdays, and especially on Fridays. For more details, call coordinator Nancy Hanna at 252-0612.

Family education/support meetings

MONTROSE — Midwestern Colorado Mental Health Center is providing Family Education and Support meetings regarding addictions and recovery issues. Meetings are held every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the mental health center, 605 E. Miami. There is no fee for the meetings, and they are open to the public. For more information, contact Mike Barton at 249-9694.

Senior referral desk

MONTROSE — The Senior Resource Referral desk at the Montrose Pavilion is open Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. to provide resource information to assist seniors with problems and issues. For more information, call 252-4889.

Volunteers needed for Habitat

MONTROSE — Habitat for Humanity has one home under construction, and a green space which needs work. Volunteers, in teams or as individuals, are needed immediately for the following tasks: siding installation and painting. Volunteers will be trained for the tasks and work with Habitat homeowners. ReStore, with construction materials and gently used household goods, will open for sales Sept. 12. Sixty volunteers are needed to staff the store. Hours are flexible. ReStore will finance more Habitat projects. For more information, contact Keith Krickbaum, volunteer coordinator, at pegnkeith@bresnan.net, or the Habitat office at 249-2257. The projects are located in the Mesa Vista subdivision off Locust behind the Chamber of Commerce.

Compost bins available

MONTROSE — As part of their ongoing efforts to promote recycling, the Environmental Committee of the Montrose Altrusa Club, along with the City of Montrose Recycle Task Force, is selling expandable compost bins for $20 each. The bins are made from heavy black plastic, with air holes in the sides, and are expandable and portable. They are available at city hall and are also being sold at Farmers Market on Saturdays. For more information on purchasing the compost bins, contact Dorothy at 249-8954.

Chorus info

DELTA — The Del-Rose Chorus of Sweet Adelines practices every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Delta Middle School. The chorus welcomes all ladies who love to sing to come and join the group. For more information, contact Susanna at 874-3028 or Cheryl at 249-3660.

Tucker rehab fund

MONTROSE — The friends of Doug Tucker, who was injured in an automobile accident near Olathe April 28, have established a fund to help defray medical expenses. Tucker was critically injured in the accident. He is recovering, but needs extensive rehabilitation, and insurance will not cover all the costs. His friends are asking for contributions, no matter how small, to be made to local Bank of the West branches, payable to: Doug Tucker Rehab Fund. Questions may be directed to Roger or Mary Reed at (303) 421-1789.

New policy from state Dept. of Revenue

MONTROSE — Effective July 1, 2006 Montrose County Clerk and Recorder's Office will be implementing a new policy from the Colorado State Department of Revenue. This policy requires all motor vehicle transactions to be accompanied by any form of secure and verifiable identification. The following is a list of transactions that will require your identification:

Also when someone other than a named owner chooses to complete a transaction for the named owner, the named owner will be required to provide a non-secure power of attorney naming the agent. All dealers are required to include a readable photocopy of the SVI to complete title transactions. For more information, contact Carol Kruse, Montrose County Clerk and Recorder at 249-3362 or e-mail to: ckruse@montrose.co.us; or the Department of Revenue/State Titles and Registration Section (303) 205-5608.

Immunization clinics

MONTROSE — Montrose County Health & Human Services offers routine, childhood and foreign travel vaccines administered by registered nurses. Call 252-5000 for an appointment.

Volunteer board members sought

MONTROSE — Voices for Children, a non-profit agency that provides volunteer advocates for abused children in the court system, has openings on its board of directors. The board is seeking individuals from the business, education, law enforcement and general communities of Delta, Montrose, Ouray and Gunnison counties who have an interest in children. Board members typically spend an average of four to six hours per month. Interested persons are encouraged to call the Voices for Children director, Annie Smith, at 249-0337, for more information and an application packet.

Migrant Seasonal Head Start

OLATHE — The Migrant Seasonal Head Start, an early childhood development program, is now providing services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of migrant families that are working in agriculture. Services are free to qualifying families, and children with disabilities are welcome to the program. Applications will continue to be accepted throughout the agricultural season. For more information, call Terry at 323-9226.

Green waste drop off

MONTROSE — The new City of Montrose Green Waste Drop Off Center is now open. City residents can use the center, free of charge, Monday through Friday, 3 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center is located on the southwest corner of North Park and San Juan Avenues and will operate through Oct. 15. An attendant will be available during all hours of operation to assist those dropping off green waste and to ensure that only the proper materials are left at the site. For more information, call the city's utility hotline at 240-1401.

Volunteers needed

MONTROSE — The Montrose Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is seeking volunteers to assist visitors and help promote chamber member businesses and tourist attractions in the area. A variety of shifts are available. For more information or to fill out a volunteer application, stop by the chamber at 1519 E. Main St. or call 249-5000.

Former 4-H members sought

MONTROSE — The Montrose County 4-H Clubs are looking for former 4-H members. The clubs would like your ideas and help in forming a Montrose County 4-H Foundation to support 4-H members, leaders and special activities. Please send your name, address and phone number to Kathi Creamer, Foundation coordinator, 240-2798 or lazyjb@rocketweb.net.

New Web site

MONTROSE — Montrose County Department of Health and Human Services has a new Web site that is now accessible. It is still under construction, so all areas are not yet available. The URL address is: HYPERLINK "http://www.co.montrose.co.us" www.co.montrose.co.us then click on the Health and Human Services link to enter the site.

Meals on Wheels volunteers needed

MONTROSE — Volunteer drivers are needed for the Meals on Wheels Program in the Montrose area. There are between 80 to 85 meals delivered to the homebound Monday through Friday from the Montrose Pavilion Senior Center, on six different routes. The meals are picked up at 11 a.m. at the senior center. Each route takes from 45 minutes to one hour to deliver. Volunteers usually sign up for one week at a time. For more information, contact Debra at 249-9423 from 9 to 10 a.m. or leave a message.

Quit smoking program

MONTROSE — The Colorado Quitline, a free telephone service that helps callers quit smoking and using tobacco, has announced that it is now offering free nicotine replacement therapy in the form of patches to anyone who enrolls in the cessation program. Anyone wanting to quit and take advantage of this free ongoing offer should call the Colorado Quitline (1-800-639-QUIT). This service is available in English and Spanish, seven days a week. This service is also available for the deaf and hard of hearing at TTY: 800-259-2656. Because of the large volume of calls you may receive a busy signal. Please call (303) 692-2574 or (303) 692-2510. Be sure to leave a message with your name and phone number. All messages will be returned within 24 hours on weekdays. For more information, call 252-5012.

Health care for women

MONTROSE — Raising a family requires stamina, patience, understanding, love and good health. It is important for all women to have access to health care specific to their health needs. The Montrose County Department of Health & Human Services provides health care services that are important to the health of women. To make an appointment to discuss health care options, call 252-7052.

Volunteer tutors needed

MONTROSE — Volunteer tutors for reading, writing, math and English are needed for the Adult Basic Education program. No experience necessary. Training provided. Call 249-2028 for more info.

Sons of American Legion

MONTROSE — Montrose American Legion Post 73 has received inquiries and interest about starting a Sons of the American Legion Squadron in Montrose. All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of the American Legion and descendants of veterans who died in service during WWI, WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf War are eligible for membership in the S.A.L. Present members of the American Legion are also eligible for membership. For more information, contact Arthur at 252-1492.

Task force targets pedestrian safety

MONTROSE — The Traffic Issues Task Force, a group commissioned by the City of Montrose to examine current and future issues within the city, has targeted pedestrian safety as one of its top priorities. An educational pamphlet containing “rules of the road” and safety tips for pedestrians and motorists has been prepared for distribution to the public. The Montrose Police Department and Montrose Fire Protection District personnel will be working cooperatively to distribute the pamphlet to pedestrians and motorists on the street. Police officers are available to present safety training to schools and other community groups or organizations. To schedule training, contact the Montrose Police Department at 252-5200.

Suicide support group

MONTROSE — The Heartbeat Support Group assists people who have experienced loss through suicide. The group meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Montrose Christian Church. For more information, call Vivian at 240-0827.

Family planning clinic update

OLATHE — Starting in September, the Family Planning Clinic of Montrose County Department of Health and Human Services will be holding a clinic one Wednesday a month at their Olathe Clinic site. Women seeking family planning services and women participating in the CWCCI (Colorado Women’s Cancer Control Initiative) can call 252-7052 to make an appointment or for more information.

Breast cancer awareness

MONTROSE — Women over the age of 40 who have never had a mammogram are encouraged to contact Montrose County Department of Health and Human Services for a free screening. Call 252-7052 to find out if you qualify for this free screening and to make an appointment.

DivorceCare group

MONTROSE — A DivorceCare Support Group is now meeting every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 222 S. Townsend Ave. Support group topics include facing anger, depression and loneliness, new relationships, single sexuality, forgiveness and reconciliation. Call Ken or Cheri at 874-5143 for more information.

Habitat needs volunteers

MONTROSE — Volunteers, individuals and groups, are needed by Habitat for Humanity for Montrose County to continue construction projects on two homes in the Mesa Vista subdivision off Locust Road. Habitat is a non-profit, ecumenical organization that builds houses, at no profit and no mortgage interest, with qualifying families.

Immediate needs are for fence builders, roof shinglers, framers, and vinyl siders. Shortly, drywall finishers will be needed. Materials are furnished. Construction supervisor on site will teach necessary skills. Contact 240-6171 to volunteer.

Senior advocates needed

MONTROSE — Volunteer advocates, who work with residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to help prevent elderly abuse, neglect or exploitation, are needed in Delta, Montrose and Gunnison counties. Interested persons may call Jane Poulos, Region 10 ombudsman at (970) 527-7055.

Free training assistance

MONTROSE — The Training Advantage at the Montrose Workforce Center, 504 N. First Street., is offering free training for 19 to 21-year-olds to upgrade skills for better job opportunities. Applicants must meet WIA eligibility requirements. For more information on this program, call 249-7783.

Health & Human Services needs volunteers

MONTROSE — Montrose County Health & Human Services is in need of year-round volunteers for ongoing agency programs as well as those who want to help with seasonal events such as the Giving Tree. No experience is necessary. If you are interested in volunteering, register with R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) at 249-9639 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fire district needs to see numbers

MONTROSE — The Montrose Fire Protection District is asking all area residents to display their street numbers clearly on the front of their homes. Homes without street numbers displayed are difficult for fire, EMS, and police services to locate, especially at night. Addresses clearly displayed on the fronts of houses will help shorten response times for these services. For more information, call 249-9181.

Drive a cancer patient to treatment

MONTROSE — The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers for its “Road to Recovery” program. Volunteers provide transportation for cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments. The main requirements are the desire to help others, a good driving record and an insured car in good working condition. Interested persons can call Holly at the American Cancer Society at 970-242-9593 for more information about the program.

Give the gift of time

MONTROSE — Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray is seeking adult volunteers to mentor youth three hours a week for a one-year partnership. Partners offers monthly activities, training and guidance. Call 249-1116 in Montrose; 874-4661 in Delta; and 626-9861 in Ouray County or visit www.partners-west.org.

Heirlooms for Hospice needs donations

MONTROSE — Heirlooms for Hospice, an upscale resale shop, is in need of donations. Items such as furniture, gently worn clothing, collectables and house ware are appreciated. Donations are accepted during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Proceeds from the store help provide quality hospice care as well as emotional, spiritual and grief support to patients and their families. For more information, contact Cindy in Montrose at 252-3648 or Anne in Grand Junction at 254-8556.

Grant available for children

MONTROSE — Holistic Health Resources of the San Juans announces an Alternative Care Assistance Grant for children ages birth to 18 in Montrose and San Miguel Counties. Services available through the grant include: counseling, physical therapy, hippotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and other alternative and complementary healthcare modalities. Qualification for the sliding scale grant is based on family income and number of individuals in the family. For more information or to apply, contact Suzi at 252-7255.

Montrose family planning services

MONTROSE — Montrose Family Planning, 1845 S. Townsend Ave., offers the following confidential services for women: annual women’s exams, contraception needs and reproductive health services at low cost. Call for an appointment at 252-7052.

Recycle drive

MONTROSE — Help double the amount of co-mingle trash that Montrose recycles by bringing your glass bottles and jars, cans and No.1 and No. 2 plastics (printed on bottom) to the new recycle bin beside the Super 8 Motel, or to the Recycle Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

MADA’s closet

MONTROSE — Free clothing, household items and miscellaneous items are available at MADA’s (Mexican-American Development Association) Closet from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 17 North 6th Street in Montrose. For more information, call 249-4774.

Well child program

MONTROSE — Montrose County Health and Human Services is now offering a Well Child Program to the community. The program will provide the following services for children, from 0-19 years: sports physicals, camp physicals, daycare physicals and school physicals. Fees are based on a sliding fee schedule. Medicaid accepted. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To receive additional information or schedule an appointment, call 252-5000.

DAV looking for volunteer drivers

MONTROSE — The local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter is seeking volunteers to act as drivers to transport Veterans Administration (VA) patients from the Montrose area to the VA clinic in Montrose and the VA hospital in Grand Junction. The local DAV chapter will receive a new seven-passenger van for this purpose, and the volunteers would each drive about one day each month. You do not need to be a DAV member or a veteran to be a volunteer driver. Call Mark at 240-0392 or Wes at 249-7595 for more information.

Crime stoppers board meeting

MONTROSE — The Montrose Crime Stoppers announces the start of a monthly board meeting schedule on the third Thursday of every month at 1020 S. Townsend Ste. C at 4 p.m.

Therapeutic massage

MONTROSE — The Montrose Recreation District is offering Therapeutic Massage Sessions for adults 50 and above on the first Thursday of each month. The sessions will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion Senior Center. Cost is $25 for a half hour or $45 for one-hour sessions. Call 240-3844 for an appointment.

Balance screenings

MONTROSE — Balance screenings will be held at San Juan Living Center in Montrose the last Tuesday afternoon of each month. Cost is $10. Fall prevention/balance programs will also be available. Call 249-9683 for more information.

Share love of art

MONTROSE — Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray is looking for adult artists (any medium) to mentor local youth for a three-month art partnership. For more information, call 249-1116 or visit www.partners-west.org.

Become a volunteer for visually impaired

MONTROSE — The Center for Independence has a recreation/support group in Montrose and Delta specifically for adults who are visually impaired. The center currently has one recreation activity scheduled on the second Thursday of each month and is looking for volunteers for this program. Training and support is provided. Time requirement is approximately six hours per month. Call Diana Martinez, Outreach Independent Living Coordinator at 241-0315 for more information.

La Leche League info

MONTROSE — A new series of La Leche League meetings are being held at The First Church of the Nazarene in Montrose. Services available include monthly informational meetings, lending library and 24-hour phone help for breastfeeding problems or questions. All mothers and their babies are welcome. For directions to the meeting or more information call 874-2959.

Pay utilities more easily

MONTROSE — Now city residents can authorize payments for city utilities directly from their checking or savings accounts at no charge. You can start this service by calling the city of Montrose Utility Billing Department at 240-1466 and a form will be mailed to you. Residents can also access the form on the City Web site at http://ci.montrose.co.us.

Resource guide available

MONTROSE — Montrose Memorial Hospital and the Montrose RE-1J Interagency Transition Board have created a human services resource guide for the central Western slope of Colorado on the Web site www.montrosehumanresource.com. Current participants are encouraged to visit this Web site and check their information for accuracy. Please leave a fax number in order to complete necessary information for being included in the guide. For more information contact Janet Johannessen at 249-2405 or e-mail jjohannessen@mcsd.k12.co.us.

Visit free room at library

MONTROSE — The Montrose Library offers a selection of books and materials free for taking in the “free room” at the library. There are tax forms, information about a variety of organizations and programs in the community, magazines and mail order catalogs. In addition to a selection of books, the room also features encyclopedias, computer books, Readers Digest Condensed Books, miscellaneous fiction and nonfiction books and textbooks. Children’s books and magazines are offered when available.

Health aid available

OLATHE — The Farm Worker Health Services is offering assistance with medical, dental and medications to eligible agricultural workers. To find out if you qualify for services, call 323-0538.

Be a child’s reading buddy

MONTROSE — The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has children waiting for the Reading Buddies program and is seeking volunteers who are 55 or older. If you are interested, please call Norma at 249-9639.

Get free legal advice

MONTROSE — Free legal services are available at the Montrose County Justice Center for low-income individuals. Divorce questions are handled Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., and other non-criminal problems on Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Call 249-9658 for information.