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Happy Tuesday evening,
Thank you to Alberto, the tropical storm that brought a little reprieve from the heat this past week. Although, I think we could all do with a lot less humidity!
According to the National Weather Service, tropical moisture is expected again this week, with high pressure moving in.
As of Monday, heavy rain was forecasted for later this week, with Thursday anticipated to be the wettest. So, don't put your rain jacket away just yet.
- Cassie
Headlines Ouray Police Chief Jeff Wood was fired this week
Ouray's now-former Police Chief Jeff Wood was terminated yesterday following an outside investigation that looked into complaints made to the city.
Jeff Wood had been placed on paid administrative leave back in January, while a criminal case involving his stepson and two others accused of sexually assaulting a young woman in his home was being investigated.
Ouray City Administrator Silas Clarke detailed in his four-page termination letter different complaints and accusations against Wood from former staff as well as the community. That letter, linked above, is available at cityofouray.com.
Montrose County manager ended his 19-year stint with the county
Montrose County Manager Jon Waschbusch announced last week that he's resigning after 19 years on the county job. His last day is Aug. 4.
"During my time with the county, I got married, bought my first house and started a family. I've celebrated graduations and retirements with friends and coworkers. I've mourned at funerals with the same people. All this living rooted us in Montrose, and I am so glad it did. Working at the county was a constant throughout all of it.," Waschbusch said of his decision.
We don't know yet what Waschbusch's next chapter entails, but we wish him the best of luck! Montrose County will be naming an interim manager until a new hire can be brought in.
Have you jumped out of an airplane yet?
Meet Ben Lowe: Owner of Ultimate Skydiving Adventures in Delta, master of around 12,500 dives and over 700 wingsuit jumps, and U.S.A. Olympic opener in 2017.
In case you want to feel even more accomplished today, Lowe holds qualifications as a pilot, and he's a master parachute rigger and examiner (this means he can teach other instructors around the world).
Now anyone near Delta can take a jump with Ben! When diving, you can see Sneffels and the San Juans, towering around the same height divers will ultimately jump from.
The Grand Mesa and closer adobe badlands lie north and west, while to the east divers can take in the Gunnison Gorge.
For now, I think I'll hold down the ground for those brave, awesome souls taking to the skies!
Community Spotlight
Montrose is home to a new children's museum
This is an incredibly exciting development for Montrose! Not to mention the young ones who will undoubtedly benefit from this addition.
The Montrose Children's Museum opens its doors this Saturday starting at 9 a.m., but before then, be sure to check out their website for tickets and pre-opening membership deals.
I spoke recently with Mallory Shaffer, the brain and muscle behind this endeavor. I'm pretty excited to share her story with you later this week!
Shaffer has a Doctorate in education, taught previously at Vista Academy, and is about to start teaching full-time at Black Canyon High School. She's also the executive director of the museum board, all while juggling everything else in life.
(No, I don't think she actually sleeps.)
A big shout out to Shaffer and the rest of the new nonprofit's volunteer board for making this happen.
In and around town Now - July 31 Check out the cool art at the 4th Annual Chipeta Art Show happening at the Ute Indian Museum through July. You can find pieces from artists like Susan Kienholz, Mike Simpson, Marsha Norton, and Lu Anne Tyrrell.
The sugar on top? 20% of their sales go to support the Friends of the Ute Indian Museum. You don't even need to pay museum admission to see the show.
Now - August 6
The Montrose Police Department is collecting school supplies to help students in the coming academic year.
Go to 434 S. First St. to drop off items such as crayons, dry-erase markers, pencils, tissues, ring binders, glue sticks, composition books, headphones, earbuds, high-lighters, pocket folders, colored pencils, loose-leaf paper, erasers, and backpacks.
Wednesday, June 26
6 - 9 p.m. - Second Chance Humane Society hosts "Fun Fundraiser" at Cobble Creek in Montrose, 699 Cobble Dr. Wine tasting, appetizers, and furry alumni guests. Learn more about the animal shelter's work and pet a few dogs.
6 p.m. - The Catalyst & Connectors Club (CCC) under the new Unify Montrose conducted its first deliberation, completely run and organized by local volunteers. The group's report focused on the walkability of Main Street and encouraging off main parking. Learn about this report and lessons learned. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided at the Centennial Meeting Room, 422 S. 1st St.
7 p.m. - Beauty and the Beast Jr., Youth Theatre production at the Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. Tickets: $15/adults, $10 for under 18; purchase at magiccircleplayers.com
Thursday, June 27 9 am. - noon - Friendship Quilters of Western Colorado meet at the Montrose County Event Center, 1036 N 7th Street. Wear yellow. Bring a project that features circles and/or your current work for show and tell. Program is a talk on quilt judging. Cost $10. Visitors are welcome. For more information or supply list for the workshop, call 360-448-0153 (leave a message for a return call).
10 a.m. - Adventure Storytime // Cuentos de Aventura at Riverbottom Park, by the Montrose Regional Library. Enjoy interactive stories and activities in different parks and outdoor venues in our community. All ages welcome. Please bring your own chair or blankets and suitable clothing for being outdoors. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. during June and July (except holidays).
7 p.m. - Beauty and the Beast Jr., Youth Theatre production at the Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. Tickets: $15/adults, $10 for under 18; purchase at magiccircleplayers.com
Friday, June 28
7 p.m. - 'Haunting of the Downtown' Ghost tour. The Montrose County Historical Museum takes a walk on the Spooky Side with tales of spooks, ghouls, and ghost stories. The museum's ghost authority mingles history and legends on a walk down Montrose's shadowy Main Street and dark alleyways. The ghouls will be present as they follow patrons enjoying the mysterious tales of the town's eerie history of paranormal activity and perhaps have their own experiences to share afterward. There are limited spaces for this family-friendly tour, to reserve a space call 970-249-2085 or email info@montrosehistory.org. Tickets are $10.00/person
7 p.m. - Beauty and the Beast Jr., Youth Theatre production at the Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. Tickets: $15/adults, $10 for under 18; purchase at magiccircleplayers.com
Saturday, June 29
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Grand Opening of Montrose Children's Museum, 221 Colorado Ave., Unit A. Tickets for the event are available online now and will be sold the day of. Register early for a chance to win a prize. For more information, visit www.montrosechildrensmuseum.org
2 p.m. - Beauty and the Beast Jr., Youth Theatre production at the Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. Tickets: $15/adults, $10 for under 18; purchase at magiccircleplayers.com
7 p.m. - Beauty and the Beast Jr., Youth Theatre production at the Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. Tickets: $15/adults, $10 for under 18; purchase at magiccircleplayers.com
Sunday, June 30
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Grand Opening of Montrose Children's Museum, 221 Colorado Ave., Unit A. Tickets for the event are available online now and will be sold the day of. Register early for a chance to win a prize. For more information, visit www.montrosechildrensmuseum.org
2 p.m. - Beauty and the Beast Jr., Youth Theatre production at the Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. Tickets: $15/adults, $10 for under 18; purchase at magiccircleplayers.com
3 p.m. - The Montrose Community Band presents the 22nd Annual Patriotic Concert. Montrose Pavilion. Free admission.
4 - 10:30 p.m. - Fete de la Musique, a day to celebrate community, music and Summer solstice with a free music festival in downtown Ridgway. Donations/tips for musicians are encouraged.
Back to business Do you have business-related news you want to share with the community? Let me know! Email me at cassiek@montrosepress.com. We are always looking for business news, information to include in our weekly roundups, and quick updates you may want to share through our newsletter.
From Kathy Riggle of Montrose:
I am so grateful for all the efforts, planning and fundraising by the Rotary Club to make the amphitheater a reality for the citizens of Montrose to enjoy the concerts and all the things it offers.
However, as a senior with mobility issues I am not able to go and enjoy the events there for the following reasons:
1) No assigned handicapped parking spaces near the amphitheater for people unable to walk a long distance
2) No flat walkway from the parking lot to the seating area in front of the stage
3) No seating or shade on the lawn where people have to sit. Therefore, for people with health issues like me, in order to be able to attend an event we would have to be able to walk from the parking lot carrying our own chair and umbrella or something for shade and a purse or backpack with water, etc.
This is not an option for me and many other seniors like me. I feel there are some simple solutions:
1) There is a locked gate beside the stage that is opened to let the performers in backstage before the performance with a limited number of parking spaces. This could also be made available for a limited number of handicapped people, 1 hour before the performance.
2) I propose the city budget enough money to build some bleachers with an overhead awning for shade and reserve for mostly handicapped people.
3) The city provide a golf cart service to take people to and from their cars to the seating area. This could be a volunteer. I am sure there are funds and/or grants available to provide these services as we 'baby boomers' make up half of the US population!
Thank you,
Kathy Riggle
We're accepting "Thank you" letters and notes for our newsletters! This section, "Our Community Cares" is the perfect place to include your notes that may not fit in our Letters to the Editor section. Email your notes to editor@montrosepress.com and we'll include it in our next newsletter. We may edit for length and clarity.
Let's talk more on NABUR! As a news organization, it's our duty to inform. That said, news is made richer by the communities it represents. With that in mind, I encourage you to hop on over to NABUR and share what's on your mind: What is important to you? What isn't important to you? What are you excited for/hesitant about? Let us know! You can email us at editor@montrosepress.com or me directly at cassiek@montrosepress.com As always, stay in the loop on events around town by visiting our calendar page.
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