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An overdue shout out So, I'm a bit tardy! I plead distraction. But: HopeWest hosted its annual gala March 14 and 15, spotlighting the hospice and palliative care organization's important work in the region. A very touching, beautifully produced video told the story of Lee Erven, who passed from cancer. His wife, Wilma, provided the narrative, and used his story to explain why she does more than grieve: she volunteers for hospice. HopeWest provides hospice care, palliative care, grief support, helps older adults stay in their homes, and gives to this community in intangible ways. I do not have firsthand experience with HopeWest, but it was a hospice nonprofit (Pikes Peak) who stepped up — big time — to help me and my family when we lost my dad Tom to pancreatic cancer coming on 15 years ago (May 22). I cannot say enough good things about hospice organizations. They are a godsend. I am proud that Montrose has HopeWest. I want to thank every person who works for HopeWest, volunteers for HopeWest, or supports HopeWest in any way. You help families like mine navigate the unthinkable. Learn more about HopeWest right here, including how to help. The gala was a time to come together to celebrate HopeWest, and it was beautifully presented. I am happy to have gone. The cherry on top was sitting next to Mrs. Joyce Loss, a longtime community champion and proponent of Neighborhood Watch programs, as well as Altrusa International. It is always an honor to see Joyce. And it's how I learned that she was named Woman of the Year for Our Town Matters' 2025's Women of Distinction, sharing the honor with Commissioner Sue Hansen. Well done, Joyce! Congratulations to you and Sue, as well as to all Women of Distinction and Lifetime Achievement honoree Silke Printz. — Happy Monday, from Katharhynn and the Newsroom.

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