Briefly News ... July 10 edition

Take a break

A respite night for families with special needs children is scheduled for today, Fri., July 10, 6-9pm at First Congregational Church, 1425 N 5th St. To reserve a spot: 242-0298.

Coffee with MC County folk

“County Coffee” is today, Fri., July 10, 10-11:30am, Blink Coffee Co. in Mesa, 11011 Hwy. 65. Public is invited. On hand will be: Janet Rowland, Sheriff Stan Hilkey, DA Pete Hautzinger, Assessor Barbara Brewer and Surveyor Lee Stiles.

Organize your life

Learn “The Zen of Organizing, ” a book by Regina Leeds, at a workshop Sunday, July 12, 1-3pm, Two Rivers Center for Spiritual Living, 3150 Lakeside Dr. #102 (rec room). Cost is a donation. Info: 201-0989. The presentation will be by the Rev. Cheryl Rogers.

Learn CPR for Mental Health

Do you know what to do when someone is having a mental health emergency? Every 16 minutes someone in the US completes suicide. Mesa County's suicide rate is double the national average. Take some prevention training July 14, 6-8pm Partners (1169 Colorado Ave). Free. Offered by the W. Colo. Suicide Prevention Foundation.

Operation Melody

Grand Valley Blue Star Mothers has activated Operation Melody, a program that matches musical instruments with military veterans who have a desire to learn or play. Fill out an app at gvbluestarmothers.org.

Help art camp

The Art Center's Summer Art Camp needs 48 oz. juice cans and old shoes for some upcoming projects. Thanks, you're the best!

DUI chronicles

From GJPD reports: Aaron Gleave, 35 was arrested July 8 and released on a summons at 5th St and Ute Ave.; Jonathon Eaton, 29, was arrested July 8 and jailed after investigation showed he was DUI and had a revoked license, plus an active warrant; Ronald O'Gary, arrested July 8 and released to a sober party. He was busted 28 1/4 Rd and Hall Ave.

Summer camp openings

The Salvation Army has openings for their summer camp for boys and girls ages 7-12. The camp is in Estes Park and will be July 22-27. Cost $75/child. Apps are at The Salvation Army office,1235 N 4th St., M-F 8am-5pm. Hurry now, space is limited. Info: JoAnne at 242-7513.

Scum alert

Crime Stoppers is looking for the scum(s) that stole a truck and trailer, as well as keys and titles to vehicles at Pine Country Auto, 2514 Hwy. 6&50, between the hours of 9pm on June 26th and 8:30am on June 27th. Leave your anonymous tips at 241-7867.

Congraduations

Lisa Adams of Grand Junction has graduated from Trinity University with a bachelor of arts degree in ancient Mediterranean studies and Spanish. Commencement exercises were held May 16 on the San Antonio campus. Now go take on the world.

Smarty pants alert

Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Ind., named Kaela Hellmann to the Dean's List for the spring 2009 semester. Kaela is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve G. Hellmann of Palisade. A student must achieve a grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale to earn academic honors at Saint Mary's.

Less for the landfills

Recycling this year at JUCO was a boon. Volunteers collected almost 17,000 plastic bottles and aluminum containers at this year's tourney. That's alot of water and soda consumed.

Neighborhood bonding

National Night Out event is Aug. 4. Signing up to host an event in your neighborhood is easy, visit www.gjcity.org and look for the National Night Out link, or call 244-3630. NNO is a nationwide, annual event in which people are encouraged to turn on their outside lights, lock their doors, and head outdoors to spend time with their neighbors and to promote safety and crime prevention in their neighborhoods.

For the ladies

You've heard about it on Oprah. Now learn more about Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, July 15, 6pm, with Dr. Scott Rollins, Integrative Medicine Center of Western Colorado, 2470 Patterson Rd, #8. Cost $10. Register: 245-6911, rsvp@imcwc.com.

Get your beef

The annual 4-H Livestock Sale is July 25, MC Fairgrounds; BBQ at 11am, sale at 1pm. Info: Tom, 248-4823. Animals purchased at the fair may also be donated to local charities that provide food services.

New refs sought

The GJ Football Officials Assoc. is welcoming new members for the 2009 fall season. Anyone interested in becoming certified to officiate high school games should contact Jerry at 523-1211. The West Slope master clinic for high school football rules will be July 19, 11am, Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main, Delta.

Golf tourney

4th annual Golf Tournament sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 13621 from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will be held at Chipeta Golf Club Aug. 15, 8 a.m. Register before Aug. 1 and cost is only $65 with cart ($260 team). Info: Dieter 243-7861.

Make Art!

Class for beginning oil painters and for learning new techniques from renown Instructor David Cook, July 28, Blue Pig Gallery, 119 W. 3rd St., Palisade. $15-$45 (based on your needs and experience). Register: 464-4819.