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Public comment on Wyo.-Colo. water plan
(AP) - The Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled two more public meetings in Colo. on a businessman’s plan to pipe water from southwest Wyo. to Front Range. The meetings June 10 in Craig and June 11 in GJ will take comments on what an environmental study of the proposal should address. Aaron Million and Million Conservation Resource Group have proposed a 560-mile pipeline system to deliver 250,000 acre-feet of water from the Green River basin to water users in SE Wyo. and the Front Range.
Contests galore
Free Press has not two, but three, contests going on, The first is the Telluride Jazz Celebration getaway which includes tickets and lodging for 2 — a prize valued at $1,500. The second is the Maaco Nonprofit Makeover. Maaco is donating a free auto paint job to a deserving local nonprofit’s car/van/vehicle. The third is the Free Press/Country Jam 2009 “Show Us Your Country” photo contest — prize if 2 four-day VIP tickets and camping. Enter all contests at gjfreepress.com. Info: Priscilla, 683-5642.
Save the date
School District 51 is holding its annual book giveaway June 9-12, Pomona Elem. School gym, 25 1/2 & Patterson. Location has changed this year in case you’re wondering. Public is welcome to take what’s available. Bring a box and take all you can carry. Info: 254-5483.
Flag service offered by Redlands Lions
The Redlands Lions Club will be putting out flags on Sat., May 16, 2009, in remembrance of Armed Forces Day, AND Mon., May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. Redlands flag service is available for those who do not now receive this service and reside in the Redlands Village, Seasons, Panorama, Tiarado and South Broadway areas. Info: Skip, 243-6785.
Stressed about the economy?
Facing challenges at home or work because of the recession? The “Thriving in Turbulent Times” workshop is for you — Sat., April 25, Two Rivers Convention Center, 10am-3pm. Cost $49.95 incl. one-hour private coaching session with life and business coach Chip Menely of Paonia, the workshop’s presenter. Preregister: 261-1782.
Happy 60th, VAMC!
A ceremony will be held 10am, on the Community Living Center patio to the left of the medical center’s main entrance. The VA Medical Center was built on land originally donated by the city of Grand Junction following World War II. Construction began in 1947 and was completed in 1949. The Medical Center was officially opened May 16, 1949.
Cattle producers unite
The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Colorado CattleWomen, Inc., and Junior Colorado Cattlemen’s Association will be gathering for their 2009 annual convention June 15-17 at Two Rivers Convention Center. Register: (303) 431-6422 or info@coloradocattle.org, by June 4
The mutha of all yard sales
KAFM Community Radio will hold a giant yardsale and vinyl blowout Sat., June 6, 8-3pm, at the station’s offices and studios, 1310 Ute Ave. Part of the yard sale will include thousands of vinyl records of every genre. This record sale is also a yearly event and is always much anticipated by collectors, who come from far and wide to scoop up treasures. Info: 241-8801.
Do, re, mi, fa, sol ...
Western Colorado Chorale is holding auditions for experienced vocal musicians who love fine choral music, Tues., May 26 and Wed., May 27, 6pm, Mesa State Choir Room. By appointment. Call Dana, 243-7102.
JUCO seeks volunteers
The 2009 JUCO Committee is currently seeking volunteers to assist with recycling after the evening JUCO games over Memorial Day Weekend. Volunteers duties include sweeping the stands for recyclables after each evening’s game. You’ll receive a free T-shirt, one free ticket to the day’s game you volunteer, and one free meal ticket. Volunteers will also be treated to a pre-JUCO dinner to be held at Two Rivers Convention Center. Interested? Call Pam, 244-1583.
Immigration Legal Night set
Local immigration attorneys Sandra Stanley, Imelda Mulholland and Leslie J. Castro will answer immigration questions for low-income individuals who cannot afford immigration legal assistance, 6-8pm, Wed., May 20. Pre-screening required. Call 243-7940, X108. Consulta Legal de Inmigración Miércoles 20 de mayo 6–8 p.m. Abogadas locales de inmigración Sandra Stanley, Imelda Mulholland y Leslie J. Castro contestaran preguntas para personas de BAJOS INGRESOS quienes no puedan pagar por asistencia legal para asuntos de inmigración. IMPORTANTE: SE REQUIERE LLENAR UNA-PRECALIFICACION. Para registrarse por favor llama a Karen al 243-7940, X108.
