Girl raped
A girl was given alcohol by an adult man, who then sexually assaulted her in the northern part of GJ. This was reported Thursday at 8:55am.
Don’t smoke, drink on public ground
GJ cops cited many people over the weekend for smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol where they shouldn’t have, city parks.
MC buys treatment center building
For $400,000, MC bought the property at 436 S. 7th St., GJ, now used as an alcohol treatment center, and across 7th St. from the meth treatment center. MC will continue to rent to the tenant, CO West Mental Health Center.
To the dogs
TH&B, Inc., a Washington Corporation, wants to buy the MC animal shelter at 362 28 Rd. for $598,000 and lease it back to the county for $4,000 to $5,000 monthly. MC wants to sell the MC animal shelter for $667,585 with a later closing date and an option to lease it back. MC approved the deal, subject to its counterproposal.
$9.99 a square foot
MC will lease 2800 Printer’s Way from Thurlow-Antonucci Investments, LLC, for $108,329 from July 1 through Aug. 31, 2009.
Hospice meeting tonight
Hospice & Palliative Care of W. CO will host a info night for potential volunteers in the GV Tuesday, June 24, 5:30 – 7:30pm, at the Hospice office, 2754 Compass Dr., Suite 102. Many volunteer opps are available. Info: 683-7619.
Loge to dean’s list
Christopher Loge, GJ, is on the dean’s list at the Savannah College of Art & Design in Georgia, where he’s studying animation.
Top farmers
Farmers Insurance reps Dan Geer, Bret Pomrenke, Jesse Dryer, Larry Mason, George Tracy, and Shane Lee were inducted into the Farmers’ “Topper Club, top sales producers. Info: 323-932-4662.
I vant your blood
St. Mary’s Blood Center offers free cholesterol screening in July for all donors. Eat first and be hydrated, 750 Wellington, 7am - 5:30pm. Info: 244-2066.
Wild horses
BLM offers 35 mustangs & burros for adoption Saturday, June 28, Montrose CO Fairgrounds. This includes 30 mustangs under 5 and some that have been halter or saddle trained, and a few burros. Registration will be June 27, 5-8pm and June 28, 8:30 – 10:30am. Silent bid adoption will be June 28, 10:30 – 11:30am, Minimum bid of $125 for untrained animals.
Americans in need
If you want to donate to the American Red Cross to help with midwest flooding, call 1-800-435-7669 or 242-4851 or visit redcross.org.
Chamber after hours
Business after hours will be tonight at United Companies, 2273 River Rd., 5:30 - 7pm. Info: 242-3214.
Citizen police academy
The inaugural citizens public safety academy will graduate 24 people Thursday, June 26. It’s a 15-week in-depth class that taught citizens the duties of police, fire and 9-11 dispatchers. Info: 244-3601.
Wheeled off
Someone took a $2,350, blue Ex-Caliber 4-wheeler from an open garage from the 200 block of Lake Rd.
Memorial racing
The inaugural Rocky Grimsley Memorial will be July 5, at Thunder Mountain Speedway in Olathe. Rocky founded and built Thunder Mountain in 1992. He died in July. The race will include go-karts, hobby stocks, I-stocks, modifieds, and kroozers. Info:
info@gjlive.com.
Tough enough?
The US Navy Seal fitness challenge, Saturday, June 28, 8am - 10am at the OM community pool. A variety of tests, running, sit-ups, push-ups and swimming, will be administered by SEALS in town for a parachute event during County Jam 2008. It’s free, and prizes will be awarded to top performers. RSVP: 800-237-7392.
Clay art
Clay art by The Art Center’s instructors & students will be for sale until the end of July. It’s functional and sculptural at reasonable prices. Sales benefit The Art Center’s ceramics studio. Info: 243-7337 x4.
DUI checkpoint Saturday
The Colorado State Patrol said a DUI checkpoint will be up and running Saturday, June 28. They didn’t say where.
3 Peaks, 3 Weeks
MSC grad Leah Hickman is raising money to help Africa. She’s hoping lots of people will partake in a half-marathon and 5K in Gateway July 5, 7:30am. $40.
Independence Day climb
The MC sheriff’s technical rescue team is gearing up to host its 19th annual climb to the top of Independence Monument on July 4, inside CO National Monument. You can go too, for $125, by calling Kris Hjelle 245-8513, Bob Smith, 640-0771.
Be a derby-dude, dude
Who doesn’t like the sounds of a roaring engine followed by the sound of crushing metal? If being in a head-to-head competition exhilarates you, then join the demolition derby at the MC Fair. Local drivers and cars needed for the derby, at MC fairgrounds Saturday, July 26, 7pm, $50 entry fee. Info: 256-1528.
Take a Dinosaur Journey
Fruita’s Dinosaur Journey will kick off the 21st annual Dinosaur Days, which should be fun filled for all ages! It includes dinosaur movies, books a Pteranodon Ptrot 5K, costume concept, and more, July 25-26. Info: 242-0971, X206.
How to handle PTSD
Three seminars on post traumatic stress disorder will be held at the GJ VA hospital July 9, 16 & 23, 5:30 – 7pm in bldg. 6. Open to the public but will focus on informing veterans, their family members, friends and clergy about symptoms of PTSD and its effects on veterans and those close to them. Info: 242-0731, then 1, then 2407.
Drive to support troops
Donate your unwanted car to Operation Interdependence through Vehicles For Charity. VFC will pick up your car, truck, jeep, ATV, snowmobile w/trailer, jet ski w/trailer, RV, motorcycle or boat. If it runs, VFC will pick it up, auction it and donate the proceeds to OI. All donations to OI go for packing expenses and postage to ship boxes to U.S. troops. Tax-deductible. Info: 523-4217 or to arrange a pick-up, 1-888-628-2277.
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