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Deals await for Montrose locals on Small Business Saturday

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CONTINUING TO SERVE: If Garey Martinez has anything to say about it, no one is going hungry Thanksgiving Day, despite the challenges COVID has presented for his charity and other nonprofits that aid homeless and needy people. Instead, the founder of Shepherd's Hand and board member for the Montrose Lighthouse emergency overnight shelter is getting creative, as is Haven House Transitional Living Center in Olathe. TURKEY TRIVIA: Are you a Thanksgiving history guru? Do you want to impress your in-laws or friends with your Thanksgiving holiday knowledge? Then take our Test Your Thanksgiving Knowledge quiz. Challenge family and friends to take the quiz to see whose knowledge is as sweet as pie. THANKFUL: It's a holiday to reflect on what we are thankful for from family and friends to our health. This year, our reader's gave thanks for their health, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The most popular reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving according to voters was "My family," followed by "My spouse/significant other." 5.3% of respondents expressed thanks for their pets.

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Deals await for Montrose locals on Small Business Saturday in what may be most important one yet, SBA official says During the middle of the Great Recession more than a decade ago, the U.S. Small Business Administration started a promotional campaign to create traffic for small businesses. Read More Local nursing homes adapt this Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 The people gathered around the tables this Thanksgiving will be different for residents and employees at local nursing homes, which have adjusted the way they celebrate in consideration of COVID risks. Read More Montrose adapts to change this Thanksgiving holiday as some forego celebrations, while others celebrate with family As Montrose enters the orange level on the Colorado COVID status dial, a big question mark now surrounds the upcoming holiday season. Read More

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