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MMH health fair
MONTROSE — Montrose Memorial Hospital will hold its annual health fair from 6:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 10 at the Montrose Pavilion. Early blood draws, which are held in conjunction with the health fair, will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 6-10 at the Pavilion Senior Center. Early blood draws will also be held on Feb. 5 at the American Legion Hall in Olathe, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., and on Feb. 3 in Ridgway at Condor Hall, from 7 to 11 a.m. Appointments for early blood draws in Montrose must be made by calling 252-2535 from Jan. 29 through Feb. 1, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. only. No appointments are necessary for Ridgway and Olathe.
Resource center fund-raiser
MONTROSE — “Chicks with Picks” will host two nights of auctions raffling off donated recreational gear to the highest bidder as a fund-raiser to benefit Hilltop’s Tri-County Resource Center.
Proceeds from the auctions will benefit the resource center helping domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Ouray, Montrose and Delta counties. For more information, call 242-4400.
Seedling tree program
MONTROSE — Seedling trees are now available to order through the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension and Colorado State Forest Service Conservation Tree Program. To qualify you must own at least two acres of land. Trees must be planted for the purpose of creating windbreaks, wildlife habitat, erosion control, etc.; they many not be used for ornamental or landscaping plantings or sold as live trees. For application forms or additional information, call CSU extension office in Montrose at 249-3935.
AARP Driver Safety Course
MONTROSE — Montrose County Health and Human Services will host the AARP Driver Safety Program at its facility, 1845 S. Townsend, on Thursday, Feb. 15 and Friday, Feb. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The course is limited to 25 students, and there is a fee of $10 per student. Membership in AARP is not required to attend the class. For more information and to register for the course, call Tom at 259-5478.
Community blood drives
MONTROSE — St. Mary’s Regional Blood Center is holding community blood drives in Montrose and Delta.
Photo I.D. required.
Columbine Quilters to meet
MONTROSE — Columbine Quilters will meet on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Montrose Library. Social hour starts at 9 a.m.; business meeting at 9:30 a.m., followed by the program. The program will be “A Mesh Bag” by Hannah Dooley. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 249-8615 or 243-4008.
Love your books
MONTROSE — Friends of the Library District volunteers will be at the main desk of the Montrose Library from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 3, to receive books in need of repair and to return repaired books from the previous month. Books with loose or detached pages, broken bindings, or detached covers are appropriate projects; antique or heirloom books are not. Cost for repair is a donation to Friends of the Library, whose volunteers are responsible for the book repair service. Call 240-7935 for more information.
San Juan Quilters meeting
MONTROSE — San Juan Quilters will meet Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Montrose Justice Center Sheriff’s Office. Social time is 8:30 a.m.; meeting begins at 9 a.m. This month’s program will be Lesson 5 and 8 of the Sampler Quilt. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Pat at 708-2132.
Winter activities at Black Canyon
MONTROSE — The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is hosting the following wintertime activities:
Snowshoe programs run every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. through February.
For more information or to reserve snowshoes, call 249-1914, ext. 423.
Adoptive/foster parent presentation
MONTROSE — All adoptive, kinship and fostering parents are invited to a free presentation of “Tending the Fire Within,” sponsored by the Rural Adoption Cooperative, from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Montrose United Methodist Church. A parent appreciation breakfast will be hosted, starting at 8:30 a.m. Community providers are also welcome. Please RSVP to Susan at (970) 471-6042.
Spiritual seminar
MONTROSE — The community is invited to a seminar, “A New Understanding of Death and Dying,” from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Montrose Library community room. The seminar, which is free of charge, is for people and family members who are supporting those making their transition, for caretakers, for people who have questions about the dying process and for everyone who is thinking about this milestone of life. For more information, call 252-0908.
Jane Jefferson club to meet
MONTROSE — The Jane Jefferson Democratic Club of Montrose County will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5 at the home of Holly and Wally vonHelms. Steve Dooley will present a program on Amendment IV of the Constitution of the United States. For directions to the meeting, call 252-7410. For more information, call 249-2369 or 240-0399.
Marriage classes
MONTROSE — Love and Respect Marriage classes will be taught by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and wife Sara via DVD and will be facilitated by family ministry leaders at Valley Baptist Church. Cost is $7 for the work books. Classes begin Feb. 5 and continue each Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. for six weeks. To register, call the church at 249-6898.
Senior transportation meeting
MONTROSE — The annual meeting of Montrose County Senior Citizens Transportation Inc. will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Montrose Pavilion. The meeting will present a report of its operations for the past year and introduce its board of directors. All seniors and disabled persons are invited to attend.
Newcomers Club to meet
MONTROSE — The Montrose Newcomers Club will host its February “coffee hour” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Montrose Regional Library. Guest speaker will be Ellen Flannery, director of the Montrose Pavilion, discussing the facility and all its activities. For more information, call Mary Jo at 249-1880.
Business forum
MONTROSE — Leading with Integrity, a forum for business and professional people, is hosting “Creating a Culture of Integrity in an Organization,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the DMEA conference room. Keynote speaker will be Richard Pieper, chairman of PPC Partners. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. For more information, contact Roger Fleming at 252-1968 or rfleming@montrose.net.
Cactus club meeting
GRAND JUNCTION — The Chinle Chapter of the Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 in the community room at Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. The meeting is free, and anyone interested in this topic is welcome to attend. For more information about the club, call Reed Irwin in Montrose, 249-2981.
Mountain club program
MONTROSE — The Colorado Mountain Club is sponsoring a free public program, “Classic Ice Climbs of the Canadian Rockies,” presented by Dave Reeder at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the city council chambers. For more information, call 240-0875.
Mac User Group
MONTROSE — The Black Canyon Macintosh User Group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Montrose High School, room 105. This month’s topic is Microsoft Word. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Ute museum film night
MONTROSE - The Ute Indian Museum presents a winter film night at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. The one-hour documentary, “Spirit of the Nuche,” will be shown in the Chipeta room of the museum. Cost is $3 per person. Kids 12 and under are free. For more information, call 249-3098.
Talk w/lawyer free program
MONTROSE — Talk with a lawyer free program will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Montrose Justice Center. Low-income residents who need answers to civil legal questions can talk with a lawyer free. Traffic or criminal cases cannot be discussed. For more information, call 249-7202.
VIN inspections
MONTROSE — Troop 5C will be conducting Certified VIN Inspections from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the Colorado State Patrol office in Montrose. Call 249-9575 to set up an appointment.
Boys and Girls Club event
MONTROSE — The Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club will hold its “Youth of the Year/Poker & Games Night” on Friday, Feb. 9 at Turn of the Century in Montrose. The Youth of the Year ceremony begins at 6 p.m., followed by an evening of poker and games with door prizes from 7 to 9 p.m. for individuals age 21 and older. A cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be available. The event is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call 249-5168.
Program for pet owners
MONTROSE — The Montrose Animal Protection Agency is presenting a program, “Behavioral Problems with Your Dog,” from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Montrose Animal Shelter. The program will be presented by animal behavior specialists from The Knext Level and is free to the public. For more information, call Jan at 252-1690.
‘Refuse to be a Victim’ seminar
DELTA — A “Refuse to be a Victim” seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 and again on Thursday, March 29 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Delta-Montrose Technical College. Cost is $45 per person. Call 874-6450 to register.
Love Notes concert
MONTROSE — The Montrose Arts Council presents “Love Notes No. 14” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Montrose Pavilion. The concert will feature “Main in Motion” performers. Tickets are $5/students; $10/season ticket holders; $15/general admission. Call 249-4325 for ticket information. Proceeds from the concert support music scholarships and other arts-related programs for community youth.
Children’s museum workshops
MONTROSE — The Climbing Tree Children’s Museum is partnering with the Montrose Recreation District to offer the Toddler Time workshop series for children ages 2-5. The following workshops are scheduled:
Workshops fill quickly; pre-registration is required. Call 249-7705 to register. Climbing Tree members receive a $2 discount (first child only).
Audubon field trips
ECKERT — The Black Canyon Audubon Society will host two birding trips in February.
Church examines ‘40 days of purpose’
MONTROSE — The Rosemont Baptist Church, 1598 E. Niagara Rd., Montrose, invites the public to share its “40 Days of Purpose Campaign,” Feb. 18 through April 1. The program is based on Pastor Rick Warren’s best-selling book, “The Purpose Driven Life.” For more information, call 249-4887.
W.A.I.T. training certification
MONTROSE — Colorado Strengthening Families Initiative presents free W.A.I.T. training certification being offered in Montrose on Feb. 20 and 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Montrose County Health and Human Services, 1845 S. Townsend Ave. Youth workers, parents, counselors, medical professionals and teachers are encouraged to attend. Call (720) 488-8888 to register or go online at www.waittraining.org.
Call for artists
OURAY — The Ouray County Arts Assn. will hold its 2007 Winter Art & Craft Fest for all artists on the Western Slope on Feb. 23-25 in the San Juan Room of the Ouray Community Center. Acceptable entries include: original paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, needlework, craft and jewelry. There is no charge for OCAA members or students; all others, $10 for up to four pieces, $3 for each piece after that up to a total of eight pieces. Registration will be held on Friday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call DeAnn at 626-3212 or Laurie at 325-0808. The show will be open to the public at no charge on Friday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 24, from 10 am. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ongoing
Arts council offers ‘mini-season’ tickets
MONTROSE — The Montrose Arts Council is offering a “mini-season” discounted ticket package for four upcoming concerts: Love Notes, Feb. 11; Woodworks Percussion Ensemble with Dolce Voce, Feb. 25; Central City Opera Singers, April 14; and “From Broadway to the Met,” April 27. Cost of the special ticket package is $40, a savings of $20 over the regular ticket price of $15 per concert. These tickets will be available at the Love Notes concert or by sending a check for $40 to Montrose Arts Council, P.O. Box 2123, Montrose, CO 81402.
Citizen advisory board members sought
MONTROSE — Montrose County Health and Human Services is seeking Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) members from the community. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month from noon to 1:30 p.m. This is a volunteer board appointment. Those interested should call Pat Douglas at 252-5000, and an application and further board requirements will be mailed.
National forest visitor map price changes
DELTA — The USDA Forest Service announced that National Forest/Grassland Visitor Map prices will increase from $6 for a paper map to $9; and from $7 for a plastic map to $10, effective Feb. 28, 2007. For more information, call 263-5829.
Girl Scout cookie sales
MONTROSE — Girl Scouts of Chipeta Council will be taking orders for eight varieties of cookies from Jan. 12-26. Delivery to customers will be after Feb. 17. Direct sales will be held on the weekends from Feb. 17 to March 4 in front of local stores. All proceeds go to Girl Scouts of Chipeta Council. For more information, call 242-4461.
Memories/photos sought for Sampler Square building
MONTROSE — A luncheon is being planned at Amelia’s Restaurant for longtime residents who can share their memories and photos of the property at W. Main & S. Grand, now known as the Sampler Square building. If you have memories or stories to tell about the Burtis Packing Plant, ore sampling company, flour mill, the first electric power plant or any other historic uses, call Larry at (623) 374-5548. The luncheon is tentatively planned on or about Jan. 12.
Winter story time begins at library
MONTROSE — Weekly story times begin Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Montrose Regional Library. Children between the ages of 3 and 5 are invited to attend preschool story time at either 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays or 10 a.m. Wednesdays. These sessions last about one hour and include a craft time. Toddlers ages 18 to 36 months are invited to a brief story session at 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Story times for day care groups are offered at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The winter story time schedule ends March 16. For more information, call 249-9656.
UVLA continues tradition of legal service
MONTROSE — Uncompahgre Volunteer Legal Aid (UVLA) provides low-income residents of Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties and elderly residents of Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray and San Miguel counties with legal assistance. The UVLA office, located at 307 Main St., Montrose, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, however messages are checked on a daily basis. UVLA receives support from the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), a division of Region 10. To make an appointment or for more information, contact Patty at 249-7202.
VCB announces changes to funding policy
MONTROSE — The Board of Directors of the Montrose Visitors & Convention Bureau recently approved a change to the funding policy pertaining to special events. In recent years, applications for promotional funds have been accepted for review on a monthly basis, beginning January 2007, however, requests will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. Applications for funding must be submitted for review by the VCB Board no less than 120 days prior to the date of the actual event. Early application is appreciated; however, review of applications will take place no more than 180 days prior to the event. Review of applications will take place at the regular monthly VCB Board meetings in January, April, July and October. For more information, contact MVCB Director Michelle Gottlieb at 252-0505.
Winter homeless count
MONTROSE — Montrose County is currently making preparations for the Winter Colorado Statewide Homeless Count. Needed are Homeless Count sites, volunteers from agencies and interested individuals, as well as a meeting room to hold agency and volunteer training. If you (or your business) are interested in helping with Montrose County, call 252-0759.
Benefit account
MONTROSE — A benefit account has been set up at Montrose Bank for Brett and Nichole Carlson and family of Montrose. Brett will be undergoing chemotherapy for the next six to seven months for liver problems and will be unable to work. The couple is also expecting their second child soon. To make a donation to the family, contact Lanay Crow at Montrose Bank at 249-3408.
Class of ‘77 seeking classmates
MONTROSE — The reunion committee for the Montrose High School Class of 1977 is planning its 30-year reunion Aug. 10 and 11, 2007. The committee needs contact information for classmates. Call Gaye at 240-6947, Terry at 249-2921 or Pam at 240-3782. Classmates are also welcome to join the reunion committee.
Volunteers needed for Habitat
MONTROSE — Habitat for Humanity has one home under construction, and one nearly ready for dedication. Volunteers, in teams or as individuals, are needed Fridays and Saturdays throughout the next three months. Volunteers are also needed at Habitat’s ReStore, picking up donations, preparing and arranging them for sale and staffing the store. For more information, call 252-9303.
Flag etiquette classes
MONTROSE — American Legion Post No. 73 is offering flag etiquette classes to local schools, churches and clubs. For more information, call John at 252-0047.
Volunteers needed
MONTROSE — The Montrose Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is seeking volunteers to greet visitors, answer phones and help out in the office. A variety of shifts are available. For more information, call 249-5000.
Region 10 Hearing Aid Bank
MONTROSE — The Region 10 Hearing Aid Bank provides donated hearing aids to individuals who need them. The Hearing Aid Bank serves those in Montrose, San Miguel, Hinsdale, Delta, Gunnison and Ouray counties. Those who have hearing aids that are no longer needed can donate them to the Region 10 Hearing Aid Bank in return for a tax deduction. For more information or to apply for service, call Region 10 Area Agency on Aging at 249-2436 or audiologist Pam Petersen at 527-6290. Information is also available through Montrose County Health and Human Services at 252-5000.
Folklorico dance classes
MONTROSE — The Monte De Rosas’ dance group is now accepting applications for Folklorico dance classes at Park Avenue Dance Works. For more information, contact instructor Joey Montoya at 964-4140.
Emergency farm loans available
MONTROSE — Producers in Delta, Gunnison and Montrose Counties could be eligible for emergency loans based on damages and losses caused by drought that occurred from Jan. 1, 2006 and continuing. The low interest loans are available to operators of family size farms/ranches who are unable to obtain credit elsewhere. Producers must file an application through the Farm Service Agency by May 1, 2007. For more information, call 249-8407, ext. 2.
Jail ministries in need of cars
MONTROSE — Montrose Jail Ministries is in need of used cars (running or in need of minor repair) to give to families in need. For more information, call 209-5001 or 240-5965.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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