From the Newsroom: Major upheaval at school district

Pride members push back over proclamation; man restores broken church windows

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Hello again, Montrose and beyond! We are back on the newsletter path after a hiatus following our change in ownership. Welcome back, e-letter readers. You’ll find in-depth coverage of the brewing controversy at the Montrose County School District, over the board majority’s decision to place to superintendent on “non-punitive leave,” pending an investigation. Here, here.  Publisher's opinion: here. Superintendent's letter: here Also, you’ll find coverage of the Pride Month proclamation controversy, arising from the majority of Montrose City Council voting against issuing the proclamation, which has been issued by past councils.  Plus, you can read about efforts to establish a health service district for the far-flung West End, the end goal of which is to create a critical access hospital for Nucla, Naturita, Redvale, Paradox, Bedrock and other communities that are about 90 minutes or more from hospital care in Montrose. Not everyone is convinced that it’s the way to go: you can read about it by clicking the link in the newsletter below, or in print on Wednesday. Kath’s pick:  If you have the time to sit down to read something fun and interesting, check out Kylea Henseler’s “Evangelizing for Earth,” featuring evangelical preacher Jessica Moerman and her mission through Evangelical Environmental Network. It's a good one! - Katharhynn, From the Newsroom Weekend scene: Pride Festival Montrose Pride Festival was held in Cerise Park at the Rotary Amphitheater on Saturday, followed by an after-party at The Association.

Exiled, with an asterisk — Montrose school board puts superintendent on leave, while working; Stephenson unveils formal grievance, requests investigation and mediation The week began Monday morning pretty typical. That is to say, with taut tensions between Montrose County School District Board of Education President Neisha Balleck and Superintendent Dr. Carrie Stephenson simmering just below a thinning veneer. By Tuesday evening, however,… Read More Restoring faith: Church praises generosity after vandalism destroys windows Joanna Zuniga’s heart sank when she walked into her church the morning of May 17. It had happened again — someone had come by in the night, and spun their vehicles in circles in the gravel outside of the historic… Read More Cath lab caregiver gives voice to the emotional realities of healthcare; Recently published book explores burnout, resilience, and the unseen challenges of caregiving After nearly 30 years working in cardiovascular care, Montrose Regional Health cath lab caregiver George Dewiliby recently published “The Light I Had to Fight For,” a book that explores the emotional realities often experienced by healthcare professionals. Read More

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