No mosquito unturned
Of several thousand mosquitoes trapped and tested so far this year by MC, no mosquito has tested positively here for West Nile Virus, said MC Env. Health Director Steve DeFeyter.
Food bank gets grant
Community Food Bank is pleased to announce it received a $13,000 Daniels Fund grant. The award helps the food bank purchase enough food for two to three months. As the cost of living continues to rise, food bank use has also increased. Info: 640-0336.
Sex assault in city
GJPD said a female reported she was sexually assaulted in the central part of the city. No other details were released.
Eat well
People who used to live in Moffat County (MC) who now live in Mesa County (also an MC) can eat well at a picnic potluck 10:30 - 3pm at the Clifton Christian Church, 615 I-70 Business Loop. Bring a covered dish and own service. Info: 243-4132 or 434-8393.
Junk hearing
MC Commissioners will consider today, Tuesday, July 1, filing legal papers against Lanny Jensen for having junk on property he’s responsible for, at 3102 D Rd., 31 & D.
Well hung
New art will be hung today, Tuesday, July 1, at GJ City Hall. The art will come from Darlene Merkel, Mary Mansfield, Sharon Bradshaw, D.B. Cooper, Karie Hiam, David Kennedy, Steve Miller, Robert J. Parker, Clarice Poplett, Tom Poplett, Marie Reed, Norm Seay, Noelle G. Smith, Dale Taylor and Kathleen Wilkinson.
Bike takes hike
A high-dollar motorcycle was taken from the 900 block of N. 9th St. Sunday.
Poetic justice
MC Libraries presents Gwendolyn Brooks at poetry night July 9, 6pm, 550 Grand Ave. Info: 683-2437.
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.
Listen to KAFM & cook
The first KAFM Community Cookbook needs your recipes. Also, let KAFM know which recipes remind you of which DJ, and to whom you would feed what? It will be sold as a fundraiser for the station. Download blank recipe forms at kafmradio.org or stop by 1310 Ute. Deadline: Aug. 1. Info: 241-8801.
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.
Appleton reunion
Appleton School reunion for all classes and community members July 18 -19. Friday night: social/dinner at Holiday Inn. Saturday: Social/BBQ at Appleton School gym. All welcome. Info: 243-1185.
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.
Humor, cows, poetry
Longtime Plateau Valley rancher Dean Walck will be signing his book, “I Donated My Life to a Cow,” July 4, starting at 9am at the Collbran Auditorium during Collbran’s 100th anniversary Plateau Valley Heritage Days. Info: 243-2501.
Taking baby donations
Heirlooms for Hospice will take donations of baby clothing to sell at its Baby Heirlooms, a new “shop within a shop” at the Montrose Heirlooms for Hospice store. Info: 683-7619.
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.
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.
Go back in time
GJ High Class of ‘68 will have its 40-year reunion July 18-19. Registration required. Info: Susan, 241-6815 or Beth, 255-7390 or gjhs1968.com.