Fat bear week, 1890 Homestead controversy, enrollment down and out in the cold | From the Newsroom

New mountain bike trails underway in Shavano Gateway

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The 2020 Fat Bear Week bracket, presented by Katmai National Park and Preserve, explore.org and Katmai Conservancy. FAT BEAR WEEK is here and we hope you're as excited as we are about the occasion. What is Fat Bear Week? It's an annual tournament celebrating the success of the bears at Brooks River in Katmai National Park. Through this single elimination tournament, your vote decides whose gut reigns supreme. Voting opens today (Sept. 30) and closes on Oct. 6. Matchups will be open for voting from 10 a.m. to 8p.m. MT. Cast your vote for these chunky predators and see if your favorite is crowned the winner. FIRE AND FANS: Residents of the Cobble Creek and Spruce Point communities aren't holding back their thoughts on the proposed 1890 Homestead Project, a three-phase multi-family housing development, led by developer Matt Miles, founder and owner of Leadership Circle LLC, a real estate development company. Members of the two communities met with Miles on Sept. 21 regarding the future of the 1890 Homestead, land Miles purchased two years ago. The location of the project, a 32-acre property across from the Spruce Point subdivision and at the corner of 6450 Road and Cobble Drive, has already undergone planning, zoning and annexation requirements, with the latter approved during a Montrose City Council meeting in June 2018. LEFT OUT IN THE COLD?: The ministry providing critical cold-weather shelter is looking at reduced capacity in its temporary facility because of COVID-19. The Montrose Lighthouse, which offers emergency, overnight shelter between November and April, operates under a sublease arrangement in a city-owned building north of town. When pandemic restrictions swung into effect early this past March, guests there were quarantined. Volunteers are now working with Montrose County Public Health to determine the best safety practices when the Lighthouse opens again in a matter of weeks. TIME FOR CIDER: The cooler weather is here and what better way to warm up than with hot mulled cider, especially on National hot Mulled Cider Day? Sept. 30 celebrates this cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple thirst quencher. Mulled cider is a traditional fall and winter drink made by heating cider to almost boiling and adding cinnamon, orange peel, nutmeg, cloves and other spices and then simmering it.

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Is education becoming a casualty of COVID-19? As enrollment count approaches, Polis stresses importance of education Two days before the school enrollment count, Gov. Jared Polis, two education officials and a child psychiatrist emphasized the importance for parents to enroll their children in some form of education, following a sharp decline in enrollment. Read More Montrose Memorial Hospital honors first responders Montrose Memorial Hospital this year recognized an entire group of people for selfless service — first responders. Read More New mountain bike trails underway in Shavano Gateway This story was corrected to show the reason for the name "Electric Hills." Read More

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Presidential debate tonight, Thanksgiving changes and cohort outbreak | From the Newsroom

Telluride Express is responsible for the age discrimination complaint filed against it, regardless of its current ownership, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission contended in Sept. 25 U.S. District Court filings.

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READY FOR THE DEBATE?: This commentary from the Washington Post will help you know what to look for — and what not to bother with. The first presidential debate is at 7 p.m. tonight. That drawing? The Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858. DIFFERENT THANKSGIVING MEAL: Every Thanksgiving, Friendship Hall comes alive with fellowship, rows of tables and hundreds of volunteers dishing up a free meal to all. This year, however, restrictions in place for reducing the spread of COVID-19 have upended the decades-strong tradition and there will not be a congregate meal come Thanksgiving Day. For safety reasons, the 26th annual Montrose Community Dinners' Thanksgiving feast will be available via pick-up or delivery only. SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS: After relocating to 242 W. Main St., the owners of Alpine Floral in Montrose are finding business life much simpler. Stephanie and Thomas Keller, owners of Alpine Floral for seven years, are enjoying the new space, which they relocated to in July. The transition has allowed them to streamline Alpine Event Rentals with Alpine Floral, both under the same business tree. The Kellers, through Alpine Events, offer tables, chairs, linens and tents available for rent.

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EEOC resists move to add third parties to Telluride Express age discrimination complaint Telluride Express is responsible for the age discrimination complaint filed against it, regardless of its current ownership, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission contended in Sept. 25 U.S. District Court filings. Read More Montrose High School to be listed as a confirmed classroom, cohort outbreak site According to a press release from Montrose County School District, an individual in a Montrose High School cohort tested positive for COVID-19, the district determined on Monday. Read More Montrose's eighth Little Free Library opens to community The Little Free Library is open for business, and will give children access to free books. Read More

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Breaking News: Montrose High School to be listed as a confirmed classroom, cohort outbreak site

According to a press release from Montrose County School District, an individual in a Montrose High School cohort tested positive for COVID-19, the district determined on Monday.

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Montrose High School to be listed as a confirmed classroom, cohort outbreak site Monday 9/28 at 6:15pm According to a press release from Montrose County School District, an individual in a Montrose High School cohort tested positive for COVID-19, the district determined on Monday. Read more INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week for The Montrose Daily Press plus a $25 gift card giveaway. Become a member of your community today.

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Fall festivities, athlete of the week and the moon | From the Newsroom

So, eye boogers ... kind of a normal natural bodily function, but somehow makes you humans queasy.

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VISITING MONTROSE: Gov. Jared Polis made a surprise visit to Montrose Friday and visited the Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club. Polis was welcomed by Club staff, and greeted by elected officials such as State Sen. Don Coram and State Rep. Marc Catlin and Montrose City Council member Dave Frank. Lick Observatory/ESA/Hubble This image from 1991 shows Earth's Moon, with its dark basaltic mare, clearly visible in great detail. Our Moon is Earth's only natural satellite, unlike several other planets in our solar system. For example, gas giant Jupiter has more than 70 known moons. Learn more about the Moon and participate in International Observe the Moon Night. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: The Montrose High School boys golf team captured its fifth straight regional title last week, capping a dominant regular season run where the Indians won or tied for nine tournament wins. Senior Jordan Jennings led the Indians with a two-over par 74 and finished second overall. He has been named the Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Stryker & Company, Inc.

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Fall family fun at DeVries to begin next week with pumpkin patch, corn maze The sights and sounds of fall are visible across the Western Slope and the DeVries Friend-ly Farm is excited to welcome the community back for fall festivities this October. Read More OPINION: Best way to care for pets from smoke after recent fires So, eye boogers … kind of a normal natural bodily function but somehow makes you humans queasy. Would it help if I called it leaky lookers instead? Read More Montrose and Olathe players are welcoming the return of fall football A few days after the official first day of fall, a familiar sensation brushed over student-athletes at Montrose and Olathe high schools. Read More

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