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Good Morning, Montrose. Justin here. It was a great day to take my old lab Jett to the dog park during my lunch break. It really looks and feels like spring on days like today. I just have a few quick briefs for you in today's newsletter. Like snacking? Most of us like potato chips and soda from time to time. But if you wanted to become a pro in unhealthy snack foods, you might head down to Buddy's Smoke and Vape Shop. A friend of mine saw this photo on social media, so I called over to the store. They apparently have sodas, candies and chips from all over the world, including Japan, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Trinidad, Thailand and the Caribbean. Some of the more interesting flavors of snacks: A banana soda, steak Cheetos and spicy lobster Lay's potato chips. Nate Gueck, who runs the store, said the snacks range in price from $5-30, depending on rarity and cost to import (you'd have to be a big fan of Cheetos). Famous birthdays today include comedian Jerry Seinfeld (67), three-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis (64), Pulp Fiction star Uma Thurman (51), and tennis legend Andre Agassi (51). The NFL Draft begins today at 6 p.m., and as a Cowboys fan, I hope my team goes defense. But I wouldn't be disappointed if University of Florida tight end phenom Kyle Pitts fell to Dallas at the 10th overall pick. The Broncos pick right before the Cowboys at 9 overall. Here's a Denver Broncos draft guide. Some are speculating the Broncos could trade QB Drew Lock and draft a quarterback, even after they acquired former Vikings and Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater. Who would you like to see the Broncos draft? Email me and let me know. Joyce Corley Bird-watching: Lastly, reader Joyce Corley sent us this pretty picture of a dark-eyed Junko. Spring really is here. If you have community photos you'd like to see published, remember to send them to editor@montrosepress.com with the subject line: Community Photos. President Joe Biden gave an address Wednesday to a joint session of Congress and addressed immigration. He called on Congress to pass legislation this year to protect dreamers. But today, Arizona Senate Democrat Mark Kelly criticized Biden's 67-minute speech, saying Biden failed to provide a plan for the immediate border crisis as his administration has seen a record surge of illegal crossings at the border. QUICK LINKS Listen to our podcast Montrose Fresh, it's available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon Music Remember those we've lost in our obituaries section View the letter to the editor. If you would like to submit a letter please email: editor@montrosepress.com Get today's weather forecast Check out our classifieds and explore the MDP e-editions Already a subscriber, but need to activate your digital account? Click here to create an account or call our office at 970-249-3444 and we'll get you all set up!

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Movement on Russell Stover property | From the Newsroom

Plus, some city updates and rockin' art

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Good afternoon Montrose, it's nice and sunny outside, and we're looking forward to playing after work. Justin and Cassie coming to you with your afternoon newsletter today, and I've got just a few brief notes for ya. Russell Stover candy shop changes hands: I spoke with Jeff Keehfuss yesterday, who works with Berkshire Hathaway, and he and his family just bought the former candy shop on the Russell Stover property. There's about 4.5 acres in his lot, and that came with a 100,000 square-foot building in pristine shape. It only set him back about $2.25 million, which he says was a steal. Read more about his plans for the building here. We have a new city council member next week: Next week will mark the first in-person city council meetings in a year. During Monday's work session, councilor members will be presented with the applicants interviewing to replace former Councilor Roy Anderson's vacant seat. On Tuesday, councilor members will vote in the new city councilor for District III. On a down-to-earth note, it's Earth Week. The City has put together a schedule of events celebrating Earth Week. The celebrations kicked off last Thursday with the Uncompahgre River improvements ribbon cutting ceremony, and will end on May 1 with the annual Spring Cleanup. Keep an eye out for ongoing environmental cleanup opportunities throughout the season! Read more about self-guided Earth Week actions you can take here. Veterans are being given a platform for healthcare: The VA Western Colorado Health Care System will be holding a virtual listening session with stakeholders on May 11 from 1-2:30pm. The organization is using the platform to hear from veterans and the communities that the VA serves. The session will be one of 50 public virtual sessions across the country from March through June this year. Veterans will have an opportunity to discuss their ideas on how to design a health care system for the future and suggestions on how to grow services that suit their needs. Read more about how you can register here. Well this rocks: If Philip Teas isn't on your radar, then he should be. Philip is a semi-retired geologist who uses his knowledge and love of the environment to create some "rocking" art. Between the mash of colors and the abstract swirls of ink, acrylics and digital mediums, get ready to meditate while you study his work. Philip will be Mosaic's featured artist for the month of May, but keep an eye out online tomorrow so you can get to know him a little better before his opening exhibit. Scroll through his website gallery here. QUICK LINKS Listen to our podcast Montrose Fresh, it's available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon Music Remember those we've lost in our obituaries section View the letter to the editor. If you would like to submit a letter please email: editor@montrosepress.com Get today's weather forecast Check out our classifieds and explore the MDP e-editions Already a subscriber, but need to activate your digital account? Click here to create an account or call our office at 970-249-3444 and we'll get you all set up!

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