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Fibromyalgia - no longer a mystery
It is real and treatment does exist! Scott Rollins, MD will be hosing an informative seminar today, July 29, 6 p.m. for anyone dealing with fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Learn how to jumpstart your cellular energy, improve your sleep, balance hormones, etc. Cost $10; register 245-6911.Palisade man suspected in theft
A 27-year-old Palisade man was arrested over the weekend for an alleged theft. Jacob Daniel Wood is accused of theft of $1,000 to $20,000. The class IV felony carries a penalty of up to six years in state prison.
Alleged witness intimidation
Brandon James Smith, 21, was arrested late Saturday for allegedly retaliating against a victim or witness to a crime. He faces two felony counts in connection with the alleged incident.
Book Sale: $5 for a bag of books
A Novel Idea book store is having a book sale Aug. 13-15. Take home a standard grocery sack full of books for only $5. A Novel Idea is located in the MC Libraries Central branch, 530 Grand Ave. Info: 683-2418.
Tops in the state
A new report from the Colo.'s Dept. of Public Safety ranks Mesa County's Community Corrections program higher than any other in the state.
The report analyzes and compares 32 similar programs around the state. It ranks the programs based on 25 factors, such as escape rates, recidivism, monitoring of offenders, and stability of security staff.
New kickball league
Fruita Parks and Rec will be starting a co-ed adult kickball league. The season will run from Sept. 20 - Oct. 25 with games held Sun. evenings at Little Salt Wash Park. Cost $250 per team (up to 25 people per roster). Register by Sept. 7. Info: 858-0360, www.fruita.org.
FMHS 30th reunion
The Fruita Monument High School class of 1979 will be holding its 30th reunion. Meet up with them on Fri., July 31 at Bub's Field Sports Pub, 715 Horizon Dr., at 5 p.m. They will also be getting together on Sat., Aug. 1, 6 p.m. at Chipeta Golf Course. Info: 234-2016.
Dine in the Vines
Spend the evening of Aug. 20 from 5-8 p.m. enjoying the private Red Fox Vineyard with local wine and tours of the vineyard and culinary garden. A rustic family style dinner will be prepared by local chef John Barbier of Le Rouge and served al fresco among the grapes. Tickets $130 donation to Mesa Land Trust. RSVP: 263-5443 or mesalandtrust.org.
County Coffee in Clifton
Friday, Aug. 7 from 7:30 to 9am, McDonald's, 3219 I-70 Bus. Loop; a chance for people to come in and chat with their elected leaders, ask questions, or just speak your mind.
