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Season flu vaccine appointments available
Scheduling for 600 seasonal flu vaccine appointments will begin Fri., and appointments are for Sat., Nov. 21. Priority given to pregnant women, caregivers and household contacts of children less than 6 months old, adults 19-49 with chronic medical conditions, adults 50+. Schedule at www.health.mesacounty.us, click on the red button that says “Appointment.” or call 683-6636. Cost $20/dose.Man with GJ ties suspected of murder arrested in London
(AP) - A 46-year-old man suspected of killing his wife more than a decade ago was arrested in Worcestershire, England.
The Garfield County Sheriff's office says authorities are working to extradite Marcus Bebb-Jones to the U.S. after his arrest Wednesday. Bebb-Jones is wanted on a warrant for first-degree murder, concealing death and domestic violence. His arrest comes after a 12-year investigation into the death of his wife, Sabrina Bebb-Jones. Garfield County Sheriff's officials and the district attorney's office investigated the case.
New Scotland Yard's Metropolitan Police arrested Bebb-Jones at his home in Worcestershire.
Latest DUI arrest
Russell Jones, 51, was arrested Monday evening by GJPD and released on a summons for DUI, DUI Per Se, following too closely, and possession of drug paraphernalia at 30 Road & Teller Ct.
Chamber supports uranium mill, applauds Brady decision
In a board of directors meeting Thursday, the GJ Chamber Board took official action to support the licensing, construction and operation of the Pinion Ridge Mill. Energy Fuels Resources has obtained a Special Use Permit from Montrose County and has applied for a Radioactive Materials License from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Safety.
Board members cited several reasons to support this action including the projected positive economic benefit to the region, the fact that currently 20% of this country's electricity is generated by nuclear power and the low-carbon nature of this energy fuel.
On another matter the board discussed and applauded the District Court ruling issued Monday by Judge David Bottger that upheld the GJ City Clerk's determination that a petition filed by opponents to a City Council zoning decision in the matter of Brady Trucking Company was insufficient. The Chamber had voted to oppose zoning by petition late last year as a threat to the overall business climate. Organization leaders cited the uncertainty that such actions would create as a disincentive for business investment and job creation in the community.
Date set for 123rd annual Mesa County Fair
The Mesa County Executive Fair Board has set the dates for the 2010 County Fair: July 20-24 at the MC Fairgrounds, 2785 US Hwy 50.
“Believe it or not, the planning is already underway for next July,” said Roger Rawlings, president of the all-volunteer planning board. The board has chosen the theme for the 2010 Fair—“Bright Lights & Summer Nights.” The theme will be used throughout the Fair for decorations as well as themed contests and competitions. Info: 256-1528, mesacountyfair.com.
Crime of the week
GJPD needs help identifying the men who burglarized Green Natural Solutions, 753 Rood Ave.
Just after midnight, Monday, Oct. 12, two males unlawfully entered the business and stole cash, marijuana, paraphernalia in excess of $1,000.
Anonymous tip line: 241-7867, 241STOP.com.
