Wildlife commission public meeting

GUNNISON — Two members of the Colorado Wildlife Commission, Dick Ray of Pagosa Springs and Robert Bray of Montrose, will hold a public meeting in Gunnison on Thursday, March 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose building at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds. The commissioners will discuss local and state wildlife issues and are seeking input from local residents about wildlife concerns.

Take a hike

MONTROSE — The Montrose 500 Mile Walkers have planned the following hikes and activities for March. Listed times are departure times:

Come prepared for changing weather conditions and hike at your own risk. Please leave your dog at home. For more information, call 249-7640.

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, March 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.

Cross country skiing event

MONTROSE — Join the Black Canyon park rangers on Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m. for the last full moon cross country ski program of the winter. Bring your own equipment and meet at the South Rim Visitor Center. For more information, call 249-1914, ext. 429.

San Juan Quilters to meet

MONTROSE — San Juan Quilters will meet Saturday, March 3 at the Montrose Justice Center in the sheriff's office. Social time is 8:30 a.m.; meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. This month's program will be Lesson 3 and 7 of the Sampler Quilt. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Pat at 708-2132.

CASA training

MONTROSE — Voices for Children seeks volunteers who care about kids from the Delta and Montrose area for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program and in Montrose for the Family Visit program. Call 249-0337 for more information and an application packet. Training begins March 6.

Lunch and learn presentation

MONTROSE — On March 6 from noon to 1:00 p.m., Alexandra Hall from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will present “Labor Market Information.” Hall will discuss projections for the Western Slope economy and effects of the recent minimum wage change on businesses. The presentation, which is sponsored by the Colorado Workforce Center and the Montrose Chamber of Commerce, will be held in the second floor conference room at the chamber building, 1519 E. Main. Call the workforce center at 249-7783 or Chamber of Commerce at 249-5000 for further information and reservations. There is no charge for attending the presentation, and refreshments will be served.

'Dining with Diabetes' classes

MONTROSE — Montrose County Health and Human Services is sponsoring a series of "Dining with Diabetes" classes at its facility, 1845 S. Townsend Ave. The classes will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 15, 22 and 29. Registration is required by March 7. Call Sandy at 252-5097.

Boys & Girls Club social

MONTROSE — In celebration of the Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club and its investors, the public is invited to attend a social hour with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and refreshments and featuring "The Power of One," a free presentation by motivational speaker Dave Condon, on Thursday, March 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the clubhouse at the Bridges Golf Course in Montrose. For more information, call 249-5168.

Mac Users to meet

MONTROSE — The Black Canyon Macintosh User Group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at Montrose High School, room 105. This month's presenter will be member John Schneider of Living Images. He will give an in-depth demonstration of the iMovie and iDVD programs that are part of "iLife '06" and are included on all recent Macs. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Cactus Club to meet

GRAND JUNCTION — The Chinle Chapter of the Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 in the community room at Mesa Mall. The program will be a narrated slide show about the Colorado Plateau by Don Campbell. The meeting is free, and anyone interested in this topic is welcome to attend. For more information, call Reed Irwin in Montrose at 249-2981.

Men's health lecture

MONTROSE — In conjunction with the MMH Health Fair, Craig Peterson, M.D., urologist, will present "Treatment Options for Enlarged Prostate" during a free lecture on Saturday, March 10. The lecture will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call 252-2692.

'Night Watch' to open

MONTROSE — "Night Watch" by Lucille Fletcher opens Friday, March 9 at Magic Circle Theatre. Directed by Judy Wind, this mystery thriller is suitable for all audiences. Performances will continue on March 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on March 18. For reservations, call the theater at 249-7838.

Problems with your cat?

MONTROSE — The Montrose Animal Protection Agency (MAPA) is presenting a program, "Having Problems with your Cat?" from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Montrose Animal Shelter, 3383 N. Townsend, Montrose. The program will be presented by MAPA member Julia Robertson. The program is free to the public. Donations to MAPA for its spay/neuter program are accepted. For more information, call Jan at 252-1690.

Shavano Conservation meeting

MONTROSE — The annual dinner meeting for the Shavano Conservation District will be held Saturday, March 10 at the Holiday Inn Express in Montrose. The business meeting will include dinner served at 6:30 p.m. with conservation awards following the dinner. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at 102 Par Place, or reservations may be called in by March 8, 249-8407, ext. 115.

Deadline approaches for emergency farm loans

MONTROSE — March 12, 2007 is the deadline for producers in Delta, Gunnison, Ouray and Montrose counties to apply for an emergency loan based on damages and losses caused by ongoing drought, fire, high winds, late freeze, insect pests and heat that occurred from Jan. 1, 2006 and continuing. For more information or application forms, contact the Farm Service Agency office in Montrose at 102 Par Place, 249-8407.

CASA benefit

MONTROSE — CASA (Voices for Children) is hosting a flea market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the Lions Park Clubhouse. Indoor spaces are $40; outdoor spaces are $25. Call 249-0337 to reserve space. Proceeds of booth space sales support Voices for Children's services for abused children.

Rosemont Baptist to host missions fair

MONTROSE — The Rosemont Baptist Church, 1598 E. Niagara Rd., will host a missions fair at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 25. The missions fair will showcase several advocacy and charitable organizations operating in Montrose and Olathe, including the Dolphin House Child Advocacy Center, jail ministries, Voices for Children, Life Choice Pregnancy Center, Christ's Kitchen and Olathe's House of Promise. The organizations will present information about services provided and volunteer services needed.

UMC hosts Lenten season services

MONTROSE — The Montrose United Methodist Church will host the following services during Lenten season:

Altrusa hosts spring luncheon

MONTROSE — Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose will hold its 19th Annual Spring Luncheon fund-raiser on Saturday, April 14 at the Montrose Pavilion. Tickets for the luncheon are $30 per person and will be available by mail only beginning March 1. Those interested in purchasing tickets may do so by sending a check or money order, a self-addressed, stamped envelope and the attendee's name for each ticket ordered to: Altrusa Spring Luncheon, P.O. Box 3184, Montrose, CO 81401. For more information, call 252-3610.

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Donate to Pet Overpopulation Fund

MONTROSE — The Pet Overpopulation Fund, which helps furnish grants to veterinarians and animal care and control agencies to subsidize spay/neuter programs, is asking taxpayers to donate to the cause.

Donations can be made by checking off line 38 of the state income tax form and indicating the amount of the donation. The state will forward the designated amount to the fund and all donations are used to the benefit of cats and dogs. Locally, the Montrose Animal Protection Agency recieved a $15,000 grant from 2005 donations.

For more information about the fund, visit www.SaveColoradoPets.org

Flamingo flocking fund-raiser

MONTROSE — The Montrose High School ASTRA Club is once again accepting orders for flamingo flockings. "Flamingos for Friends and Foes." The 3-foot-tall yard flamingos can be rented from 20 to 100 birds per order; cost is $1 per bird. A neck tag explains who the birds are from and the occasion. Funds raised this year will go toward several local projects and helping youth in Uganda. For more information and reservations, call 240-0421.

Little League registration

MONTROSE — Registration for children ages 4-14 who would like to play baseball or softball will continue through February, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., each Saturday at the Little League fields meeting room on Sunset Mesa. Registration forms can be mailed or e-mailed to interested parties, downloaded from the website at www.eteamz.com/montroselittleleague or picked up at registration. Completed forms should be brought on registration days or mailed to P.O. Box 321, Montrose, CO 81401. For more information, call 252-5100 or 249-8864.

Fund for help Blas Family

MONTROSE — A medical benefit fund has been set up to help the family of Ubaldo Blas. Blas, 32, is a Montrose resident with two kids who recently was diagnosed with Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and is undergoing chemotherapy in Denver. People who would like to help the Blas family can make donation at the Montrose Bank to the Medical Benefit Fund of Ubaldo Blas. For more information contact mary Ramirez at 497-9408.

Pavilion to be closed three days for remodeling

MONTROSE — The Montrose Pavilion will be closed Feb. 28, March 1 and 2 for remodeling. No meals will be served and no Meals on Wheels will be delivered. All activities, classes and tax services will be cancelled. The Billiards Tournament has been rescheduled for Feb. 21. The Pavilion's regular schedule will resume March 5. For more information, call 252-4884.

Public Lands Center seeking volunteers

MONTROSE — The Montrose Public Lands Center is looking for volunteers to be part of the visitor information team. The center is looking for people who like working with the public and are knowledgeable and passionate about the Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service and National Park Service lands in the area. Volunteers will greet visitors to the center, answer recreation and land use questions, answer the telephone and perform other general light office work. Training and a uniform will be provided. For more information, call Kevin Cohenour at 240-5308.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.