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Established around two years ago, the West Central Breastfeeding Coalition is adapting to a new post-pandemic scene and continuing to provide resources and support for moms, with the goal of increasing awareness and longevity of breastfeeding. By providing resources and…

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SPORTS PRACTICES are starting for boys golf and girls softball. Last Wednesday, CHSAA announced softball, boys tennis and boys golf were approved to return to play this fall as part of the return to play plan, submitted by CHSAA to the state's COVID-19 response team. FUNNY, SCARY AND GOOFY are three words people use to describe clowns. This week, celebrates clowns under Proclamation 4071. "The clown leaves happiness where he goes, and takes misery away with him," U.S. President Richard Nixon wrote in the proclamation on Aug. 2, 1971, declaring the first week of August National Clown Week. While clowns are supposed to bring joy to people, Coulrophobia, fear of clowns, is a condition many people experience. So what side are you on? Funny or scary? WE ASKED; YOU ANSWERED. With the Montrose County Fair and Rodeo affected by the novel coronavirus, we wanted to know what you missed the most about the event. The majority of people who voted said, "Spending time with neighbors and friends." Check our website for our latest poll question and share your thoughts. HOPEWEST HOSPICE held its annual Montrose Gala Winds of Hope on Saturday at the Montrose Pavilion after postponement of the March 21 event due to the novel coronavirus. To keep participants safe and socially distanced, HopeWest scheduled the community to come through the gala in small groups, updated the silent auction with a path around the room and gave people individual bidding papers.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

Local West Central Breastfeeding Coalition hopes to raise awareness, increase collaboration Established around two years ago, the West Central Breastfeeding Coalition is adapting to a new post-pandemic scene and continuing to provide resources and support for moms, with the goal of increasing awareness and longevity of breastfeeding. Read More Cook this summertime favorite low and slow — BBQ brisket and sauce Last time we covered a classic breakfast with biscuits and sausage gravy. Today we are going to learn a summer favorite. That's right — barbecue! Read More Bosom Buddies announces 2020 scholarship recipients Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group of Southwestern Colorado recently announced the names of the 2020 Bosom Buddies scholarship recipients. This year's recipients are Carlie Wytulka (Nucla), Maria Herrera (Olathe), Teagan Bailey, Jilian Keenan and Sierra Vigil (Montrose). Read More

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