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'Not again' has become 'once again'
Welcome to Monday, Montrose.
Unfortunately, the news is not good. Just one week ago, you were reading about the murders of three football players at the University of Virginia.
Over the weekend, you likely heard about violence much closer to home: 5 shot dead in a Colorado Springs nightclub, with scores more injured.
The state on Saturday lost Derrick Rump, Daniel Aston, Ashley Paugh, Kelly Loving and Raymond Green, who were at Club Q. Most of the victims were celebrating with family and friends; another was just there to see a show.
You can learn more about these five innocent people who are not coming home for Thanksgiving or any other holiday here.
I do not purport to have the solution to preventing this kind of violence. I am, however, fed up. I am fed up with various entitled, aggrieved, selfish people deciding to take their frustrations out on others — people they don't even know, let alone have a legitimate issue with.
What is it, I wonder, that people who carry out mass shootings are trying to prove? They are not martyrs. They are not striking a blow for justice, or whatever cause exists in their angry brains. They are committing murder.
This is Katharhynn from the newsroom, asking you to hold your loved ones a little closer — and also, in remembering the loved ones of others, choose kindness.
Are you ready?
Kevin Kuns, Holly Padilla, and a whole host of other folks who are part of Montrose Community Dinners' annual community Thanksgiving feast sure are! I stopped by Friendship Hall today, to see how things were going.
Just about 10 days ago, they were struggling a little to find enough volunteers for the feeding of more than 2,000 people. How many were they down? 165! But by Monday, they had filled all but a few slots and were in good shape, Kevin said, as volunteers buzzed about, deboning roasted turkeys.
The meal is a go, yet again! And it is, as always, thanks to volunteers who care about their friends and neighbors. Hope to see you there!
Oh, and speaking of Thanksgiving: There will not be a Thursday paper. We at the Daily Press wish you and yours the best!
(Kevin Kuns demonstrates deboning techniques to volunteers on Monday)
Yep — it really is that time again
We know the turkey and dressing haven't yet been served for Thanksgiving, but this week, Montrose will kick off the holiday season in style, with the annual tree-lighting at 5:30 p.m. Friday, in front of the historic courthouse. The Parade of Lights is Dec. 3. Here is a little schedule of events.
Oh, and if you missed the Happy New Merrythanksmas vendor show this past weekend, you can still shop local. Small Business Saturday is this weekend, as is the Basement Boutique, featuring the wares of local and regional artisans.
Both are good options for checking off your Christmas list! Visit downtown merchants, or head out to the Pavilion for the Basement Boutique. (The boutique is Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
(Above, Toadstool Face Painting definitely put the "happy" into the Happy New Merrythanksmas this past Saturday. Friendship Hall was packed to the gills with vendors and customers.)
Did you enter?
You can win a fully stocked freezer! Just purchase or renew an annual subscription to the Daily Press, or convert your subscription to EZ Pay. (Terms and conditions apply.)
Each new or renewed annual subscription purchased or EZ Pay conversion between now and Nov. 30 will receive one entry. A winner will be drawn Dec. 2. Stop by 3684 N. Townsend Ave. to register. (Note: meat will be fresh when picked up.)
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