Boys & Girls Club closes in Olathe, virtual 5K planned and Ginger car throwback | From the Newsroom

Faced with the loss of about a quarter of yearly operating revenue, Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club's board of directors has closed the club's standing site in Olathe.

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VIRTUAL 5K: The Dolphin House Child Advocacy Center, with sponsors, is giving a virtual 5K run a go to raise funds that will help assure its continued operation. "With COVID, two out of three of our in-person fundraisers were canceled, unfortunately," Executive Director Michelle Gottlieb said, referring to the viral illness that prompted restrictions on businesses and social gatherings after a pandemic was declared. THROWBACK THURSDAY: Who remembers when this Drive Away Cancer car "Ginger" made a stop in Montrose, giving 8-year-old Ginger Grace Hughes an opportunity to see the vehicle? This story ran in the May 17, 2014, Montrose Daily Press. Read the full story by accessing your digital subscription. Not sure how to access your digital account or need help activating it? We can help! Contact us at 970-249-3444. An unlimited Montrose Press digital subscription provides ongoing access to montrosepress.com from any computer or device, as well as access to the Montrose Press app on portable devices. When you subscribe, you'll get access to articles, video, galleries, local sports, email newsletters, digital e-edition and other local features. REMEMBERING 9/11: In a little over a week, Americans across the country will remember people who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. As we reflect on where we were that day, the Montrose Daily Press would like to honor local people's stories. If you or someone you know was directly affected by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, please share your story with us by emailing editor@montrosepress.com.

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Boys and Girls Club closes Olathe site after funds for operations plunge in wake of pandemic Faced with the loss of about a quarter of yearly operating revenue, Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club's board of directors has closed the club's standing site in Olathe. Read More Montrose URA makes progress on Colorado Outdoors project, discusses future timelines Although there was a large gap between meetings due to the pandemic, the Colorado Outdoors project is still well underway with progress being made on the Connect Trail, river restoration, Phase I of housing and another new facility. The Montrose Urban Renewal Authority (MURA) met for the first time since February on Sept. 1 to discuss progress made and next steps for the development. Read More The 2nd Annual Chipeta Art Show begins this Saturday at the Ute Indian Museum Starting Saturday, Sept. 5, the local community can head to the Ute Indian Museum and view the 2nd Annual Chipeta Art Show, hosted by the Friends of the Ute Indian Museum. Read More

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