THE GUIDE: The high life on the cheap Dec 13, 2007
g., we recommend Loehmann's in Burbank, and both the Marshall's in Pasadena and in Montrose) on weekdays, when the new shipments arrive. Don't forget Nordstrom Rack; Costa Mesa's sports an entire section dedicated to high-end designers like Balenciaga and Versace, the vast majority under $500. (Los Angeles Times)
Ryan Michael Anders Dec 12, 2007
Ryan and his band, Heart Short Hope, have become well known in the Montrose and Grand Junction area for their creative style of music ... Survivors include his parents, John Anders and Joy Donley of Montrose, Colo ... sisters, Amy (Anders) Engel, and Shiloh Donley, both of Montrose; grandparents, Fritz and Betty Donley of Montrose, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Of his own creation Dec 11, 2007
MONTROSE It s not your usual school Christmas production ... Finishing about half the play in Hong Kong, he returned to Montrose and concluded the play by August ... A Tale of Two Pities will premiere Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1840 E. Niagara Rd., in Montrose. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Celeste Cirinna collects Snow Babies Dec 6, 2007
Celeste Cirinna of Montrose is a native of Bossier City, La ... She has worked for the City of Montrose for the past 10 years the last six years as city clerk and treasurer ... I enjoy living in Montrose because it's closer to home and I love having four distinct seasons (usually. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Choir students take on a challenge Dec 4, 2007
MONTROSE Viewers will see many fairly tale characters in the Montrose High School Choir Departments performance of Into the Woods, but there is nothing childish about the students acting and vocal talent in this challenging musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine ... 2007 Montrose Daily Press. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Circle of Charity Dec 4, 2007
Annual projects include the financial support of Camp Lookout at Montrose plus providing camper scholarships and supplies for elementary and middle school campers. In 2007 the Circle donated a freezer and dining tables to the Camp. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Church activities: Dec. 1, 2007 Dec 1, 2007
The church is located off Interstate 64, Exit 56, Montrose Drive. Turn left onto Montrose and then left on Kanawha Turnpike. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Weekend entertainment guide Nov 29, 2007
MONTROSE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: featuring photo opportunities with Santa, tree lighting and carolers, Friday and Saturday, downtown Montrose. SANTA TRAIN: stops at local train stations, Saturday; Carbondale, 10:30 a.m.; Archbald, 11:35 a.m.; Jessup, 12:20 p.m.; Olyphant, 1 p.m.; and Dickson City, 1:45 p.m.. (Scranton Times, PA)
Nancy Ellen Dostaler Nov 27, 2007
In 1983, Nancy created The Montrose County Shopper in Montrose, Colo ... 2007 Montrose Daily Press. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Snow comes to Montrose Nov 24, 2007
MONTROSE It was only a little, but post-Thanksgiving Day snowfall initially left Montrose with more of the white stuff than was received in other areas ... Daniels said 4 inches were reported 15 miles west of Montrose, where the elevation is slightly higher, while Red Mountain and Molas passes were reporting 2 to 3 inches ... Pagosa Springs had heavier snowfall than Montrose; there, the Wolf Creek ski area reported 6 inches. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
The Nutcracker Live in HD in 69 Cineplex Entertainment Theatres Across Canada on December 22 Nov 20, 2007
Marie, ON Coliseum Mississauga Cinemas Galaxy Cinemas St. Thomas 309 Rathburn Road W 417 Wellington Street Mississauga, ON St. Thomas, ON SilverCity Brampton Cinemas Galaxy Cinemas Waterloo 50 Great Lakes Drive 550 King Street N Brampton, ON Waterloo, ON SilverCity Oakville Cinemas Galaxy Cinemas Cambridge 3531 Wyecroft Road 355 Hespeler Road Oakville, ON Cambridge, ON SilverCity Newmarket Cinemas Galaxy Cinemas Orangeville 18151 Yonge Street 85 Fifth Avenue Newmarket, ON Orangeville, ON... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Twila Rae Haeffner Nov 13, 2007
She is survived by three sons, Todd (wife Sarah) Haeffner of Montrose, Tim (wife Lynne) Haeffner of Danville and Major Anthony Tony Haeffner (wife Samantha) of Brimfield, Ill. one granddaughter, Danielle Marie Haeffner; three grandsons, Kaleb Wayne Haeffner, Style Robert Haeffner and Matthew Porter Haeffner; one expected granddaughter, her mother, Kathryn Yaley of Denmark; one sister, Delores (husband Ronald) Jackson of Danville; two brothers, James (wife Linda) Yaley of Denmark and Gary (wife... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Marstons art featured in Holiday Card Project Nov 12, 2007
News : Marstons art featured in Holiday Card Project (Montrose, CO) ... MONTROSE With the holiday season just around the corner, 8-year-old Kelly Marston is celebrating in a different way with the launch of her own greeting card ... Despite a bout of bronchitis and low white-blood cell counts, which landed her in the Intensive Care Unit at Montrose Memorial Hospital for most of last week, Kelly s sprits are high. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
At 93, Pearl Tweedy still enjoys singing and playing the piano Nov 9, 2007
MONTROSE Montrose Trinity United Methodist Choir members recently took their practice session on the road ... Their piano teacher, Mrs. Park Bowen, lived in Montrose while the Harmon family lived several miles out in the country ... With the distance being too far and the sisters being too young to walk to Montrose, their mother would hitch up the horse and buggy, load up all four daughters and drive them to Montrose for the piano lessons. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Richard Stanislaus Kowalski Nov 8, 2007
A celebration of this extraordinary man will be held on Friday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at the Grand View Cemetery in Montrose ... Arrangements are being handled by Crippin Funeral Home, 802 E. Main St., Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-2121 ... 2007 Montrose Daily Press. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Sheriff details cost-saving measures Nov 5, 2007
MONTROSE Necessity is the mother of invention, especially at an under-funded sheriff's department. Montrose County Sheriff Rick Dunlap told the local Republican central committee Thursday of several measures some money-saving and others that benefit the department overall he's been able to implement in recent months ... Ray Rose, R-Montrose, counties are allowed to charge jail inmates a 30 booking fee to offset the costs of their incarceration. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Terrifying car-jacking bid like worst of US, say police Nov 4, 2007
In the first attack, Joy Bennett, 21, of Montrose, was driving home with her housemate, Josh Winnell, 24, when they were confronted by the gang as they stopped at lights at the Alexandra Parade intersection. Ms Bennett said she feared the men would kill them during the "terrifying" attack, which started with a brick being thrown through the car's windscreen. (The Age)
Talisman Energy Inc. UK Regulatory Announcement: 3rd Quarter Results Nov 2, 2007
A successful exploration well has been drilled at Cayley in the Montrose Arbroath area. The well was tested at a constrained rate of 29. (BusinessWire)
GRP performs ‘Gypsy' in four shows this weekend Nov 1, 2007
Merissa Lewiston of Montrose plays the young Louise, then Elsa Scott of Kahoka, Mo. is the older Louise who becomes Gypsy Rose Lee. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Michael Francis Farrell Oct 31, 2007
He moved to Montrose, Colo ... In Asheville, he was a member of Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church; he was also a member, treasurer and Elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Montrose, Colo ... Mr. Farrell was active with the Sacred Music Committee that was instrumental in booking and bringing national Christian performers into Montrose, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
At 60, Hagar Still Ready To Rock Oct 26, 2007
Hagar will support the album with a summer festival tour, for which he plans an "anthology" tour that will feature the original Montrose lineup, his original Sammy Hagar Band, his current group, the Wabos, and a "superstar guitarist" that will join him and Anthony to play Van Halen material. "I have some people in mind," Hagar reports, "but I haven't made the call yet." Hagar adds there will also be "a big, all-star jam at the end" of the show. (Billboard.com)
Faye A. McKinnon Oct 25, 2007
She was born Wuanita Anderson to H. Rodney and Vivian (Burge) Anderson on June 7, 1915 in Montrose, Colo. Faye s father was the original owner, and founder of a landmark business, Anderson Drug Company, located on Main Street in Montrose ... Faye graduated from Montrose High School in 1932 and enrolled at the University of Colorado in Boulder for one year. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Viola Ruth Gates Oct 25, 2007
She leaves behind her beloved husband, Jim, their two daughters, Barbara Lynn and husband David W. Bauguess of Grand Junction and Nancy Joy Davis of Montrose; grandchildren, Dave E. Bauguess and Diana Bowman, four great-grandchildren, one surviving sister, Darlene Simmons and her husband Gerry Simmons of East Wenatchee, Wash ... Her family is deeply grateful for the outstanding care she received from the Montrose staff of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado ... For those who wish to... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Dana M. Brentlinger Oct 24, 2007
MONTROSE Dana Brentlinger, age 69, went to her heavenly home early Saturday morning, Oct. 20, 2007, after a valiant battle with cancer ... After moving to Colorado in 1972, Mrs. B. taught for over 20 years in Ridgway and Delta, and continued substitute teaching in Delta and Montrose after her retirement ... Dana was an active, well-loved member of many groups in the Montrose area, including: Retired Teacher s Association, Montrose Woman s Club (Vice President), Montrose Arts Council, the Red Hat... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Frank Henry Genser Oct 23, 2007
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Montrose; daughter, Christy Hartzler and husband Tom of Montrose; son, Carter Genser and wife Mary of Montrose; grandsons, Dustin Giles, Kevin Giles and Jay Hartzler, all of Denver; great-grandsons, DJ Giles, Marque Giles and Kellyn Hartzler ... In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Valley Manor Care Center, V.O.A., in Montrose, Colo ... Local arrangements were handled by Crippin Funeral Home, 802 E. Main St., Montrose, CO (970) 249-2121. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Symbol of peace and unity Oct 21, 2007
MONTROSE Tears, smiles and hugs were in surplus along the banks of Chipeta Lake during the dedication of the Montrose Peace Pole ... Following was Tibetan monk Geshe Phuntsok and the Montrose High School NJROTC Color Guard ... A new member to the community, Phuntsok came to Montrose in May to be the spiritual director of Asanga Institute and new Buddhist Meditation Center. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Workers install new ‘ribbon rail' at Montrose Oct 19, 2007
Workers install new ribbon rail' at Montrose ... MONTROSE The railroad tracks at Montrose were very busy last week as a crew of 30 workers installed new rail ... Area residents who may know the names of any other workers, or have an early railroading story to share, are encouraged to contact Montrose Riverfont, Inc.. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
100 years on, DNA casts doubt on Crippen case Oct 17, 2007
Body found in coal cellar was not wife, tests show Scientist calls for pardon for doctor hanged in 1910. Martin HodgsonWednesday October 17, 2007. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Scoreboard: Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 Oct 16, 2007
Montrose, 25-21, 25-13, 25-13 ... (50-54) 1, Don L Hughes, Sioux Falls; Jack Kolbeck, Sioux Falls; Tom Osterberg, Madison; Gene Struck, Montrose; David Dickmeyer, Sioux Falls; Tom Bishop, Sioux Falls; Mark Mulder, Sioux Falls; Charles Springman, Sioux Falls; Rick C Becker, Sioux Falls; Wayne Novothy, Sioux Falls; Steve Bertrand, Sioux Falls; Robert Kraft, Sioux Falls; Kelly M Grogan, Sioux Falls; Willard Bishop, Sioux Falls. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Traveling artist offers creative talents to Montrose residents Oct 15, 2007
MONTROSE Montrose became a little more colorful this past week as traveling artist David Battaglia spread his brush across town. Originally, Battaglia planned on quickly passing through Montrose while en route to Aspen from his home in Bloomfield, N.M. Once on the road, he realized how expensive Aspen could be and decided to make a local stop ... Before leaving Montrose last week, Battaglia stopped at Starbucks for coffee, where a patron noticed his motorcycle and struck up a conversation. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
CTA budget calls for 'devastating' cuts Oct 13, 2007
1 Indiana/Hyde Park 2 Hyde Park Express X3 King Drive Express X4 Cottage Grove Express 8A South Halsted 11 Lincoln/Sedgwick 14 Jeffrey Express 17 Westchester 19 United Center Express X20 Washington/Madison Express 26 South Shore Express X28 Stony Island Express 30 South Chicago 38 Ogden/Taylor 43 43rd 44 Wallace/Racine 49A South Western X49 Western Express 50 Damen 53A South Pulaski Limited 54a North Cicero/Skokie Blvd X54 Cicero Express 55A 55th/Austin X55 Garfield Express 55N 55th/Narragansett... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Exploring Houstons Cultural Scene Oct 13, 2007
The Contemporary Arts Museum (526 Montrose), its exterior sheathed with corrugated metal, was best known during the 1970s for its outrageous exhibits caged rats and cockroaches among them. Today, its changing exhibits the museum has no permanent collections focus on more traditional works by contemporary artists. (Suite101.com)
Wisconsin wind turbine firm to hire 350 workers for Keokuk plant Oct 11, 2007
Hendricks' company also owns southeast Iowa's two Mississippi River ports, one in Keokuk and the other upstream between Keokuk and Montrose. In addition to building the wind turbine tower plant, Hendricks said he plans to spend 2. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Church activities: Oct. 6, 2007 Oct 6, 2007
The church is located at 216 Highland Ave. in the Montrose area of South Charleston. For more information, e-mail: GreaterThings @msn. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
10 things to do this weekend Oct 5, 2007
Galleries, bakeries and boutiques will exhibit works like Ann Ponces Little Girl Wading, Montrose Beach (detail). Search Crain's. (Crain's Chicago Business)
City names manager job finalists Oct 4, 2007
Greg Clifton: town manager of Ridgway since 2001, and formerly a municipal attorney for the cities of Ouray and Montrose. The announcement was part of a relatively light agenda, but it did not come without incident. (Durango Herald)
Henrietta Peggie Eliza Roeder Wissel Oct 3, 2007
Community : Henrietta Peggie Eliza Roeder Wissel (Montrose, CO) ... She and Walter followed other brothers of Walter s to Montrose, Colo ... Peg and Walter were active members of the Montrose Presbyterian Church. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Police warn of brazen burglar Sep 29, 2007
News : Police warn of brazen burglar (Montrose, CO) ... MONTROSE Police are treating a series of burglaries with immense concern because the perpetrator is entering homes at night once coming within a few feet of a sleeping homeowner ... We have a nighttime burglar we re looking for that s very brazen, to say the least, Montrose Police Cmdr. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Church activities Sep 29, 2007
From Interstate 64, take Exit 56 Montrose Drive, turn left onto Montrose and then left onto Kanawha Turnpike. Turn right onto Tremont Street and then right onto Highland Avenue. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Colorful Montrose Sep 28, 2007
Kicking off the weekend is the Colors in Concert Over Montrose ... Tomorrow afternoon, join the fun along Main Street with the annual Montrose High School Homecoming parade, which starts at 1 p.m. The Montrose High volleyball team hosts Durango at 6:30 p.m., and turns around to host Montezuma-Cortez Saturday at 11 a.m. ... The Montrose Wrestling Association will sponsor a tailgate party prior to the game. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Commcorr seeks citizen advisers Sep 28, 2007
MONTROSE Citizens concerned about the location of a future community corrections facility have something its local board of directors want: Input. The board is actively seeking four citizens for its Neighborhood Advisory Committee, to help guide and develop a community corrections facility in Montrose ... Plans are in the works to construct a commcorr facility near the Montrose County Justice Center and work release building. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Forest County Circuit Court Records Sep 26, 2007
Gordon H. Guymer of Montrose, Mich. charged with violation of adopted state traffic laws, was fined 186. (Forest Republican, WI)
Richard L. Freeman Sep 25, 2007
MONTROSE Richard Lester Dick Freeman, 77, died early Monday morning, Sept. 24, 2007, at his home on Kinikin Heights following an extended bout with Parkinsons. Richard Lester Freeman was born in Montrose on July 1, 1930, the son of Lester and Pearl Cummings Freeman ... Dick graduated from Montrose County High School with the Class of 1948. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Ranch history museum to open at Colona Grange Sep 25, 2007
Contributions toward the preservation of the Colona Grange can be mailed to Wanda Miller at 23 Whinnerah Street, Montrose, Colorado 81401. To donate to the ranch history museum or to learn about volunteer opportunities, call Bennett at 626-5075. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
School notes Sep 24, 2007
Students wearing Abington Heights hooded sweatshirts will be hard to miss this year. For the first time, the sweatshirts will be available in bright yellow. (Scranton Times, PA)
Around the schools Sep 24, 2007
The junior varsity squad captured the 12-team Montrose Meteor Invitational recently. The Crusaders were led by Joey Martonik, who took who individual championship with a time of 8:56 on the 1. (Scranton Times, PA)
John Martin Bill McIntireJune 5, 1915 ” Sept. 19, 2007 Sep 22, 2007
Community : John Martin Bill McIntireJune 5, 1915 Sept. 19, 2007 (Montrose, CO) ... A visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at Montrose Christian Church, 2351 Sunnyside Road ... A funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at the Montrose Christian Church with Jonathan King and Chaplain Don Barr presiding. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Community Calendar Sep 22, 2007
Mississippi River Scenic Drive Keokuk, Montrose, Fort Madison, Dallas City, Ill ... Mississippi River Scenic Drive Keokuk, Montrose, Fort Madison, Dallas City, Ill ... Second annual Montrose Gas Engine and Antique Auto Show, Flea Market and Craft Show 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Montrose. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Sep 22, 2007
n The second annual Mississippi River Scenic Drive in Keokuk, Fort Madison, Montrose, Hamilton, Ill. Nauvoo, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Olathes wine fest canceled until next year Sep 20, 2007
News : Olathes wine fest canceled until next year (Montrose, CO) ... In addition, Colors in Concert Over Montrose, Montrose High School homecoming and Paonia s Mountain Harvest Festival are scheduled for the Sept. 28 to Sept. 30 weekend ... 2007 Montrose Daily Press. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
River towns plan Mississippi River Drive Sep 20, 2007
Events are planned at Nauvoo, Hamilton, Warsaw, Keokuk, Montrose and Fort Madison ... The second annual Montrose Gas Engine and Antique Auto Show is Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22 and 23, at 1st Street and Mississippi River Road in Montrose, Iowa. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Community reunites for Apple Daze Sep 18, 2007
"Our reunion is next year," she said, "but we go [to the reunions] anyway because we knew kids in all of the classes. Helen is a lifelong resident of Donnellson. Her interview with the MP News was interspersed with six of her great-grandchildren checking in with her. She was sitting on the main drag looking over the town's activities, especially across the street to Railroad Park. From there she can keep an eye of the great-grandkids, listening to the live music and waving to a few folks who... (Washington Journal, IA)
With 125 projects and 1,000 people, 2nd ShareFest considered a success Sep 17, 2007
News : With 125 projects and 1,000 people, 2nd ShareFest considered a success (Montrose, CO) ... MONTROSE About 1,000 area residents put their working gloves on and volunteered their Saturday to clean up communities and help out neighbors during the second annual ShareFest event ... Eight hundred people preregistered to help at this year s ShareFest and another 200 showed up Saturday morning at Centennial Plaza, said Doug Kiesewetter, founder of the Montrose event. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Theater for children reaches local schools for fourth year Sep 15, 2007
MONTROSE Principal Dave Finley s goal at Johnson Elementary is to create a literacy-rich environment for his students and a visit from a local theater group assisted in his mission ... Over the next several weeks, the group will be performing at all Montrose County School District Re-1J elementary schools ... 2007 Montrose Daily Press. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Fractalia opens for Rock Jam crowd in Grand Junction Sep 12, 2007
We had a really good response from fans, and so many people came over from Ridgway, Telluride and Montrose to see us. It was definitely the biggest place we have played. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Apple Days offers something for the whole family Sep 12, 2007
Music continues on Sunday with the St Barnabas Choir from Montrose and surrounding area at 1 p.m. in the Pilot Grove Savings Bank community room and the Mount Pleasant Rhythm Rockers following at 2 p.m. in the community room. All musical events are free. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Disney to test toys based on its characters Sep 11, 2007
Recall posters at a Montrose, California, toy store. (Damian Dovarganes/The Associated Press). (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Hollywoods Old West comes to Western Slope Sep 10, 2007
News : Hollywoods Old West comes to Western Slope (Montrose, CO) ... MONTROSE Over the weekend, rock music fans travelled north for the annual Rock Jam, but western lovers travelled a different direction to Ridgway, for the first- ever True Grit Days ... Rich and Carol Fike, owners of the Museum of the Mountain West, east of Montrose, both waited their turns Saturday to meet Darby and Crawford. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Participants of Girls State use summer skills in senior years Sep 10, 2007
MONTROSE Taking a note from Schoolhouse Rock, the American Legion Auxiliary takes great strides each year to help educate students about American government. The Montrose chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary sponsored four Montrose High School junior students ... Those attendees, now in full swing of their senior year at Montrose High School, are ready to roll. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)