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BLACK CANYON CLASSICS: JACK SPIRI!
By Gail Marvel
MONTROSE - No one would suspect 84-year-old Home Depot
greeter Jack Spiri to be the owner
of a 1957 Silver Porsche 550
Spyder with red leather interior.
The vehicle is similar to the 1955
race car in which 24-year-old actor
James Dean was killed. Jack said,
“Other than the year, the only
difference is mine has a head rest
and air louvers on the back.”
Sixteen years
ago Jack’s son found the
car, which was in rough
shape, at a California
auction. Jack said, “He
bought it for $5,100 so
that tells you how bad it
was. It took my son a
year to refurbish.” The
original engine, a flat 4cylinder air cooled
1498cc, 90 HP, was too
damaged to restore and
was replaced with 1600,
120 HP engine.
The racing car, which
weighs 1,200 pounds, has no top,
bumper, heater, spare tire, or radio. Jack said, “The power to
weight is awesome!”
The tachometer and
speedometer are in kilometers
and the mileage now stands at
2,500 kilometers. In the summer
Jack drives the car once a week for
about an hour. However, during
the winter he takes the car for a
spin in the driveway, “I drive it
back and forth for about 15
minutes just to keep the engine
warmed up!”
Jack no longer takes the
Spyder to car shows, “It’s never
lost in a car show and has won
over 40 trophies…and my wife
said I have enough trophies.”
Photo by Gail Marvel
IT’S FUNNY IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT...
Singing in the shower is all fun and games until you get soap in your mouth,
then it becomes a soap opera.
Western Weekend Blast | July 29, 2016
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BILL HEDDLES OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Staff Report
DELTA-It is located at the confluence of
two rivers, the Gunnison and the Uncompahgre. Bill Heddles Recreation Center is
not only a place where rivers meet, however, but where the residents of Delta
County’s small, rural towns converge as
well. Just ask Fitness Director Gary West,
who has worked at Heddles for the past
six years. “Heddles really does serve the
whole county,” West said. “On any given
day, I see as many people from Hotchkiss
and Cedaredge as I see from Delta.”
Heddles Recreation Center is
named for the late Bill Heddles of Comet
Drug Store, a place where locals once
gathered at the soda fountain in the afternoon. Today, people of all ages gather
here at the Rec Center all day, every day,
taking part in activities of all kinds.
“We have clients of all ages, from young
children to older adults and everybody in
between,” West said. “Heddles offers 40
classes on land, and 15 in the pool. People
come here for racquetball, basketball,
the fitness equipment that has been
children’s activities, dance, kayak, 5K rac- placed along the lake at Confluence Park.
es, and every type of fitness activity. There “It gets used a bunch,” West said.
is something for every fitness level;
whether you are not fit and have never
Bill Heddles Recreation Center
worked out, or whether you are in top
530 Gunnison River Dr.
shape, there is always something here that
Delta, CO 81416
you can do.
970-874-0923
“Our instructors are dedicated
and committed, not only to the center but
to the clients,” he added. “Many of them
are personal trainers as well—a very talented group.”
Rates at Bill Heddles Rec Center
remain very affordable—a senior pass is
$3.50 for a whole day, and a regular drop
-in day pass is $4. “That gives you access
to the pool and everything in the facility,
for the whole day,” West said. “We have
people who drive over here from Montrose, because even after paying for gas it
is very affordable.”
Those who want to get out and
Courtesy Photo
enjoy nature as they work out can use
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Delta—Every Wednesday & Every Saturday thru September 2016
Cortez (evening market)—Tuesdays, July 5, August 2, September 6, & October 4, 2016
Mountain Village—Every Wednesday thru August 17, 2016
Grand Junction—Every Thursday thru September 15, 2016
Ridgway—Every Friday thru October 14, 2016
Telluride—Every Friday thru October 14, 2016
Cortez—Every Saturday thru October 15, 2016
Durango—Every Saturday thru October 29, 2016
Fruita—Every Saturday thru September 17, 2016
Gunnison—Every Saturday thru October 29, 2016
Montrose—Every Saturday thru October 29, 2016
Palisade—Every Sunday thru September 25, 2016
Crested Butte—Every Sunday thru October 2, 2016
Photo by Nathan Greninger
Western Weekend Blast | July 29, 2016
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RAGS TO RICHES - A STORY ABOUT A SOUL TRANSFORMATION
By Janine Bush
MONTROSE-“The Lord giveth and the Lord
taketh away” (Job 1:21). Former NFL player William Green knows this to be personally true because he lived it. But Green
also knows that God’s timing is exact and
His reasons, although not always understood, are also exact.
The NFL is where Green wished
to be and one day his dream came true.
He thought being drafted by the Cleveland
Browns in 2002 would make his life better
and his problems go away. However,
temptations of partying and alcohol and
drugs were more than he signed up for, “It
starts out fun and then you get tired of
living that way,” Green said in an interview earlier this week.
Getting injured in 2005 was a
blessing to Green. He didn’t know that
then, but he believes that now, “I ended
up giving my life to the Lord,” Green said.
He walked away from the field and shifted
his focus to his family, himself, and most
importantly, his relationship with God.
Montrose is where Green, his
wife Asia, and their eight children reside.
It was through the FCA (Fellowship of
Christian Athletes) that he came to Colorado and said, “As long as God has us here,
this is where we’ll be.” The family, seen
around town in their white passenger van,
relocated here from New Jersey about a
year ago. A bunch of people probably
knew about Green living in Montrose before this week, but what recently brought
him into the local spotlight was his football and faith camp.
The Football and Faith Pro-Youth
Camp was held this past week. Nearly 50
kids participated from elementary to high
school grades. The three-day camp teaches kids football skills but also life skills.
Green said the camp is a way for him to
share his physical God-given talent – football, with his ordained talent – preaching
the Word of the Lord, to the community.
He said he never shoves religion down
people’s throats but feels his story is one
to be told. Green said, “I want to encourage these kids and most of all, I want
them to have fun.”
Green lost his parents to AIDS
when he was a kid and he spent most of
his young adult days partying. According
to an article on Yahoo! Sports titled From
draft bust to ministry and motivational
speaking: The redemption of William
Green, he received a scholarship to Boston
College but instead of graduating he entered the NFL Draft. He thought his overnight success would lead to eternal happiness but said he actually felt misery.
Continued on page 5
THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS!
FRIDAY JULY 29th
All Day: Bluegill Fish-a-Thon
Various Hours: Crested Butte Wine & Food
Festival
Various Hours: Rocky Mountain State Games
9a-10p: Montrose County Fair
9a-10p: Chaffee County Fair
12-7p: Beat the Heat BBQ, Brews, & Chili
1-6p: Many Hands Fiber Arts Festival
530p: Eagle County BMX
6-9p: Chilled by the River
6-11p: Friday Night Drags
630p: Restless Heart live at the Bridges
7p: Telluride Playwrights Festival
8-11p: Gunnison Valley Observatory Public
Viewing
SATURDAY JULY 30th
All Day: Bluegill Fish-a-Thon
Various Hours: Crested Butte Wine & Food
Festival
Various Hours: Rocky Mountain State Games
530a: Grin and Barrett Charity Ride
9a: 5th Annual Panty Poker Run
9a-3p: Grand Mesa Moose Day
9a-1a: Chaffee County Fair
9a-5p: Beat the Heat BBQ, Brews, & Chili
10a: Delta County Fair Junior Rodeo
10a-5p: FUNC Fest
10a-8p: Saturday Drag Races
10a-11p: Montrose County Fair
10a-6p: Many Hands Fiber Arts Festival
11a-6p: Gears & Beers
1-4p: Telluride Elks 115th Anniversary BBQ
2-6p: Breckenridge Food and Wine
3-5p: Back to School Blast
4p: Grand Valley BMX Racing
7p: Racing in the Rockies
7p: Telluride Playwrights Festival
730-1130p: 6th Annual Zephyros Funk Fest
SUNDAY JULY 31st
All Day: Bluegill Fish-a-Thon
Various Hours: Crested Butte Wine & Food
Festival
Various Hours: Rocky Mountain State Games
830a-5p: Chaffee County Fair
10a: Racing in the Rockies
10a-3p: Many Hands Fiber Arts Festival
12p: Grand Valley BMX Racing
7p: Telluride Playwrights Festival
MONDAY AUGUST 1st
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Hold the Date! Upcoming Business and Cultural Events
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ONGOINGSUMMERTIME STORY TIME-Every Thursday morning from 1030-1100a, Backstreet Bagel, Montrose, relax as your kids have a story read to them!
FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR MONTROSE & OLATHE YOUTH-June 6—July 29, 1130a-1230p children in need of food can eat for free at Centennial Middle School and Montrose Aquatic
Center as well as at Boys & Girls Club in Olathe.
RIMROCK RODEO-Tuesdays at 430p at Rimrock Adventures Arena, cost is $10, through August 30th.
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS-Thursdays in June and July 3rd, 6-9p at Fellin Park in Ouray, presented by Ouray Mountain Air Music Series.
TRUE GRIT WALKING TOUR-Every Friday through October 28, 2016. Arrive at 1045a at Ridgway Visitors Center (150 Racecourse Rd.) Tour ends at 12p. $10 (11 and under, free). Reservations are strongly recommended or schedule a tour for 6 or more people (970-626-5181). Put on by Ridgway Chamber of Commerce.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT & NETWORKING GROUP-Come and enjoy a safe, supported, resource filled, and confidential environment for Caregivers to learn from one another about the
challenges and rewards of caring for Loved Ones with dementia, illness, or disability. Groups meet 130 to 230p the 1st Wednesday & the 3rd Thursday of every month, sponsored by Region
10 ADRC Cost: Free. Location: Region 10, 300 N. Cascade Ave., Montrose. For more information call Amy Rowan 970-765-3123.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE @ THE GALLERY-MUSIC BY YOUTH, Second Saturdays from 7-9p at Healthy Rhythm Community Art Gallery in Sampler Square in Montrose.
THE ALPINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB– Meets every second Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in the St Paul Room, 1855 St Mary’s Drive, Montrose. The Public is welcome to attend. For
more information, email [email protected]
FREE FAMILY LAW CLINIC-LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, Montrose County Courthouse (Leslie German self-help center) at 1200 North Grand, Noon to 130p. Sponsored by Uncompahgre Volunteer Legal Aid and the 7th Judicial District Bar Association. Call 970-249-7202 for information.
FREE JAM SESSION AND SING ALONG-Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion Senior Center.
MONTROSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM-“Montrose County Historical Society Presents” is held at 7pm on the first Wednesday of each month in the Pioneer Room of Friendship Hall, 1001 N.
2nd St. The public is invited to free programs based on topics of regional history. For more information please call 249-2085.
MONTROSE STAMP (PHILATELIC) CLUB-Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 420 Alta Lakes Dr. from 7-8p. For Beginners to Pros! Please contact Brenda Moureaux at 970765-6948 for more information.
WALK WITH THE DOCTORS PROGRAM-Join Rocky Mountain Therapy Services every Saturday at Riverbottom Park now through June 4th, starting at 9:30a. Please wear comfortable
shoes and clothing. Bring water, family, and friends. Pets are allowed.
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT– 6-9p, Chipeta Springs Resort Four Corners Lodge, Ridgway.
BENEFITS APPLICATION ASSISTANCE CLINICS-Region 10, Senior Community Care PACE and the Center for Independence host free clinics to assist seniors or persons with a disability
fill out applications to apply for benefits, people can also bring in letters they have received to get an explanation on what their letters mean. or what their benefits are. 2nd/4th Tuesday:
1-230p, 300 N. Cascade Ave., Montrose. Call the Amy Rowan for more information 970-765-3123. If you are unable to make the clinic call Senior Community Care PACE's Certified Application
Site at 970-901-7768.
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS-Every Friday (except 7/1) , 6p, Mesa, sponsored by Glade Park Fire Department. Get movie schedule here.
MOVIES IN THE PARK-Lincoln Park, Grand Junction, gates open at 730p, event is free. Click here for more details.
SUNDAYS AT 6-Every Friday through August 14th join the Gunnison Arts Center for free live music and family fun, Legion Park in Gunnison.
MOUNTAIN RAILS LIVE-Alamosa, every Saturday & Sunday through September 11, 2016. Take a train ride to a mountaintop concert. Ticket & schedule info here.
CRESTED BUTTE ALPENGLOW CONCERTS-Every Monday night through August 15.
NATIVE AMERICAN DANCES-Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday nights at 7p, Cortez Cultural Center, admission is free.
OLD WEST HERITAGE PERFORMANCES-Every Tuesday & Thursday at 7p, Cortez Cultural Center, admission is free.
BLACK CANYON ASTRONOMY EVENING-Every Wednesday & every Friday from May 27—September 2, 2016. Contact the Black Canyon Astronomy Society here.
SCHEDULEDNow-Aug 6-Bravo! Vail Music Festival, get schedule and tickets here.
Now-Aug 7-Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Boulder, see a schedule of plays and events here.
Now-Aug 19-Montrose Young Professionals 2nd Annual Food Drive, benefitting Sharing Ministries, non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the following locations: Alpine Floral,
Holiday Inn, NuVista Credit Union, Montrose Chamber of Commerce, or Keller Williams.
Now-Aug 20-Crested Butte Music Festival, get schedule here.
July 28-July 31-8th Annual Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival, benefits Crested Butte Center for the Arts. Ticket information here.
July 30-Grin and Barrett Black Canyon Buttkicker Charity Ride, Montrose, 1st place $500, pre-register here.
July 30-Montrose’s 2nd Annual FUNC Fest will be held at Riverbottom Park/Uncompahgre River, 10a-5p.
July 30-Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival. Details can be found here.
Aug 1-Colorado Day! Free entrance to state parks (e.g. Ridgway State Park),
Aug 2-National Night Out. Montrose PD, Montrose Fire Protection District, & DOW will be in the Target parking lot from 530-8p to mingle with the public and brainstorm ways to prevent
crime in local neighborhoods. Free hamburgers & hotdogs, and prizes for kids. Various vehicles will be on display and there will be a bicycle rodeo.
Aug 2-Annual Sheep Day outing, free, people are encouraged to visit with sheep ranchers in a sheep camp in the San Juan Mountains. Details and times can be found here.
Aug 3-Aug 9-15th Annual San Juan Chamber Music Fest. Details and ticket information can be found at www.ocpag.org.
Aug 4-Montrose in Motion, Riverbottom Park, 6-830p.
Aug 5-Relay for Life, Montrose.
Aug 5-Montrose Summer Music Series, 6p, Black Canyon Golf Club.
Aug 5-Aug 6-Silverton Super FUNDays, 1st annual event in light of the 2015 Gold King Mine Spill, register for race and get event details here.
Aug 5-Aug 7-40th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival. Details can be found at telluridejazz.org.
Aug 5-Aug 7-West Elks Wine Trail; a tour of nine North Fork area wineries.
Aug 6-The VOICE of the San Juans, brought to you by Altrusa of Montrose. Blind auditions at Magic Circle Theatre. Contestant entry forms and audience tickets: http://
TheVoiceSanJuans.wordpress.com
Aug 6-25th Anniversary of the Olathe Sweet Corn Festival! Event is being held at the Olathe Community Park starting at 10a. There is a run and a pancake breakfast prior.
Aug 6-Aug13– 111th Annual Delta County Fair and Rodeo (held in Hotchkiss)
Aug 10-Aug 14-Steamboat Wine Festival, ticket and schedule information can be found at steamboatwinefestival.com.
Aug 12-Aug 13-Farm to Fiddle Festival; Hotchkiss.
Aug 13-Durango Parks & Recreation Triathlon. Click HERE to register.
Aug 13-Montrose Youth Appreciation Day, events all around town, free to children.
Aug 13-Golf Tournament to benefit Montrose High School Football, Basketball, & Volleyball teams, held at Cobble Creek Golf Club, 8a-2p, 4-person scramble, $75/player, includes BBQ lunch,
register by calling Cobble Creek at 240-9542.
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Hold the Date! Upcoming Business and Cultural Events (cont’d)
Aug 13-Montrose Night to Honor our Military, speaker Kris “Tanto” Paranto, 8p, Montrose Pavilion, $25. Tickets can be purchased here.
Aug 13-Partners Mentoring Youth Benefit Pistol Shoot, 9a-3p, held at San Juan Shooting Range, to register call Partners 249-1116, for shooting questions call the range 249-4227.
Compete as individual or team of 3, no experience needed—instructors available, ammo and loaner guns available, no magnums, awards & lunch!
Aug 13-Mt. Sneffels Marathon & Half-Marathon. Register online at www.mtsneffelsmarathon.com
Aug 13-4th Annual Habitat for Humanity Moonshiner’s Ball. Tickets go on sale July 1st. Benefits Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans.
Aug 13-A Night of Speed Dating & other debauchery. 21+. 5p (ages 45+), 630p (ages 21-35), & 8p (ages 30-45). Held at Canyon Creek Bed & Breakfast (Montrose). Must register at
least one week prior to event. 970-249-2886. $20 includes one drink.
Aug 13-Aug 14-32nd Annual Ridgway Rendezvous Art & Craft Festival. 8/13 from 9a-5p, 8/14 from 10a-5p. Presented by Weehawken Creative Arts Centers. Event is chock-full of
vendors and is held at Ridgway Town Park.
Aug 14-Huck Finn Day at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk. Fishing for kids 16+, Ridgway State Park, 830-1030a. 970-626-5822 for details.
Aug 14-Hunks The Show, performing at Ay Jalisco (235 N 1st St., Montrose), 8-11p, 21+, $15, $30 (VIP), order tickets here.
Aug 18-Aug 20-Palisade Peach Festival.
Aug 18-Aug 21-Telluride Mushroom Festival.
Aug 19-Silverton Summer Concert Series, 5-8p, Memorial Park, Silverton.
Aug 19-Aug 20– Ouray County’s Annual Fork Fest will be held throughout Ridgway and Ouray. Schedule and pricing info can be found here.
Aug 20-Ridgway Moonwalk Community Potluck, a free Farm-to-Table Themed Dinner, 5pm, Hartwell Park, RSVP to [email protected].
Aug 25-Aug 28-Free Admission to all 412 US National Parks in celebration of 100 years of the National Park Service.
Aug 26-Aug 27-Colorado Cider & Beer Circus, Copper Mountain, kid and dog friendly, purchase tickets here.
Aug 27-KBUT Kampout 2016, a one-day music festival held in Gunnison. See the entire line-up and ticket pricing information here.
Aug 27-Street Wars, held at Western Colorado Dragway, 3-11p, bring cash & race your car, all proceeds go to Deputy Geer’s Memorial Fund.
Sept 2-Montrose Summer Music Series, 6p, Black Canyon Golf Club.
Sept 3-Sept 5-Ouray County Fair.
Sept 10-The VOICE of the San Juans, brought to you by Altrusa of Montrose. Final competition at Montrose Pavilion. Tickets & details: http://TheVoiceSanJuans.wordpress.com.
Sept 10-Mountain States Ranch Rodeo Finals Weekend, events all day long in Montrose (Downtown & Fairgrounds), details can be found here.
Sept 10-Gunnison High Triathalon. To register, visit www.gunnisontri.com.
Sept 10-Sept 11-Tough Mudder, Snowmass Village, register for the race here.
Sept 16-Silverton Summer Concert Series, 5-8p, Memorial Park, Silverton.
Sept 17-Log Hill Hustle, presented by Fortuna Tierra Club. 5K/10K with free pancake breakfast, race starts at 8a. Go to fortunatierra.com to register.
Sept 17-Sept 20-Ouray County Railroad Days.
Sept 22-Sept 25– Mountain Harvest Festival; Paonia.
Sept 24-Sept 26-AAA Colorado Wine Country Experience Tour, starts in Denver. Book your spot here.
Oct 1-Montrose Black Canyon Sprint Triathlon. To register, visit www.bctri.com.
Oct 1-Montrose Oktoberfest, downtown Montrose, 1-6p. Follow them on Facebook.
Oct 21-Oct 22-Gears and Beers, sponsored by Paonia Chamber of Commerce.
RAGS TO RICHES
Green shares his story and all its details
with people all over the country. When
asked if he would encourage kids who
Photo by Janine Bush
William Green began each camp day with a
motivational speech.
(cont’d from page 3)
have dreams of
playing in the
NFL, without a
beat he replied
that he would
always encourage them, but
also give them
realities of being rich and
famous.
Green
Photo by Janine Bush
said if the kids
Above
are
the
shirts
passed
out
to
camp participants.
take away one
thing from this camp, he hopes that it’s
them knowing there is a God that they can
always lean on and rely on. Green
wrapped our interview by quoting one of
his favorite verses, Matthew 6:33, “But
seek first His kingdom, and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to
Photo by newsnet5.com
you as well.”
A photo of Green playing for the Cleveland
Browns in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Shane Copeland
MMH OFFERS GLIMPSE INTO HEALTHCARE
Press Release
MONTROSE-Montrose Memorial Hospital
LEAD – Leadership, Exploration and Development – is a chance to get a behind the
scenes look at medicine and explore the
complex issues driving healthcare today. The LEAD Program gives participants
an opportunity to understand the impact
of healthcare on our community.
Throughout the program, participants will have one-of-a-kind experiences
and gain insight into medical and technological advances through access to areas of
Montrose Memorial Hospital not common-
ly available to the public. In addition, there
will be opportunities to network with
members of the medical community from
a wide variety of specialties. “The goal of
the LEAD Program is to make participants
valued and well educated partners in seeking answers to the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare” stated Steve
Hannah, MHA, CEO.
By the end of the program, participants will obtain a working knowledge of
the healthcare needs of our community
and how Montrose Memorial Hospital is
meeting those needs. The LEAD Program
meets once a month for two hours (7AM –
9AM) for nine months.
For information about participating please contact Jenni Sopsic, Director of Philanthropy, at 970-252-2744.
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Mmmm....Tasty!
Cobb Egg Salad!
Ingredients
-6 large eggs, hard boiled and peeled
-4 pieces of bacon, cooked and chopped
-1/4 cup diced grape tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped arugula
-1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
-1/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese
-4 tablespoons mayonnaise
-1/2 teaspoon dry ranch dressing mix
Instructions
1. Chop eggs
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir gently until mixed
3. Enjoy in a sandwich, with crackers, or all
on its own!
Serves: 2-4
Recipe & photo courtesy of Lemon Tree Dwelling
Photo by Janine Bush
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SOAK LIFE UP ON THE HOT SPRINGS LOOP
Press Release
COLORADO-Colorado’s unmistakable
charm is fed by its diverse attractions that
keep visitors active all year long. Laced
with heart racing adventures and scenic
drives, soaking in a hot spring is an exceptional way to unwind and relax after a
Colorado day of play. Five premier Colorado adventure and hot springs destinations
recently formed the 720-mile Colorado
Historic Hot Springs Loop, which showcases a variety from intimate private baths to
the world’s largest mineral hot springs
pool. For more information on Colorado’s
Historic Hot Springs Loop, please visit: http://www.colorado.com/
hotspringsloop.
OURAY: Home to over 500 miles of four
wheel drive heaven, it is no wonder that
many consider Ouray in the summer to be
the “Jeeping Capital of the World.” Ouray
has many companies that offer Jeep rentals and guided 4x4 tours with fun, experienced and knowledgeable guides. In the
winter, Ouray has created the ultimate
climbing experience. The Ouray Ice Park is
home to more than 200 ice and mixed
climbs where novices and experts are all
welcomed to learn a new sport or master
their skills at the ice park. Orvis Hot
Springs, located just north of Ouray, maintains electronic-free soaking areas that
encourage guests to unplug and unwind.
Visitors can book a room on the property,
or bring along their camping gear for a
truly authentic night under the stars.
More hot springs: Ouray Hot Springs,
Wiesbaden Hot Springs, Box Canyon
Lodge, & Twin Peaks Lodge.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS: In the summer, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is
a mountain-top theme park that offers
tram and thrill rides along with cave tours.
Visitors can ride the highest-elevation
roller coaster in the U.S. or soar on the
giant canyon swing and canyon flyer,
launching brave parties 1,300 feet out
over Glenwood Canyon. In the winter,
guests can make their way to Sunlight
Mountain Resort’s Babbish Gulch for an
afternoon of snowshoeing. The Nordic
trail system consists of over 29 kilometers
of marked trails along the edges of dense
pine forests. Relax, restore and rejuve-
nate at Glenwood’s newest wellness destination, Iron Mountain Hot Springs. 16
soaking pools filled with pure, hot, mineral water are located on the bank of the
Colorado River. A freshwater family pool
and jetted spa provide additional soaking
options. More Hot Springs: Glenwood Hot
Springs & Yampah Vapor Caves.
CHAFFEE COUNTY: During the summer,
the mighty Arkansas River flows through
the heart of Chaffee County. For first-time
rafters, families and those who enjoy canyon scenery and wildlife, Brown’s Canyon,
is one of the Arkansas River’s most popular sections. Consisting of mostly Class 3
rapids, riders should be prepared for
splashy, bumpy fun. In the winter, snowmobiling to the top of Cottonwood Pass near Buena Vista, brings riders
to the Continental Divide. Being placed at
12,000 feet above sea level, visitors are
surrounded by numerous 14,000 foot
peaks and glistening Rocky Mountain
snow. For a private experience, Creekside
Hot Springs Cabin offers a vacation rental
home with its own secluded soaking hot
springs pool that is fed by the Mount
Princeton geothermal aquifer. More Hot
Springs: Mount Princeton Hot Springs,
Salida Hot Springs, Cottonwood Hot
Springs, Alpine Hot Springs, & Antero Hot
Springs.
PAGOSA SPRINGS: Surrounded by over 3
million acres of national forest and wilderness areas, a hot air balloon ride in the
summer with Rocky Mountain Balloon
Adventures excursions allows guests to
float peacefully while taking in the expansive views. From November to April, visitors and locals alike
flock to Wolf Creek Ski
Resort to ski and ride
“the most snow in
Colorado,” with an
average of 430 inches
of natural (not
manmade) snowfall
per season. Wolf
Creek ski area is
known for its relaxed
vibe and affordability
— $65 for an adult lift
ticket and free park-
ing. The Springs Resort & Spa is located on
the banks of the San Juan River in downtown Pagosa Springs. Offering 23 naturally
hot therapeutic mineral pools and a mineral water lap pool fed by the world's
deepest geothermal hot spring. More Hot
Springs: Overlook Hot Springs & Healing
Waters.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS: During summer
and fall, experience downhill mountain
biking at the Steamboat Bike Park where a
bike access ticket takes guests up the
mountain via the Steamboat Resort gondola. More than 50 miles of freeride and
downhill terrain for all abilities make this
spot a haven for mountain biking aficionados. In the winter, spend the day Nordic
skiing, tubing or fat biking at Howelsen
Hill Ski Area. Located in downtown Steamboat Springs, Howelsen Hill is the oldest
ski area in continuous use in Colorado,
operating since 1915. Howelsen also features the largest natural ski-jumping complex in North America. Strawberry Park
Hot Springs is nestled in an aspen grove
about 15 minutes from town. The natural
spring water and stone pool surrounds
offer a rustic and rejuvenating experience.
Here guests can enjoy a massage in private massage huts and stay the night in a
variety of lodging options including a train
caboose, cabin, wagon and more. More
Hot Springs: Old Town Hot Springs.
This is currently what the Ouray Hot Springs looks like. It will undergo a major renovation later this year.
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WELL, THAT WAS EMBARRASSING
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CORNER
This week’s photo is from me! This was taken
in Olathe as the sun was setting
about a week ago.
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rassing column this week.
Going back to my Google search,
people believe all sorts of things make us
human, from the mistakes we make, to
how we communicate, to feeling emotions. Whatever you think makes us human, just know we all started in a human
womb (except that test-tube baby), and
that we all are under the same stars,
moon, & sky!
Happy reading! Enjoy life! Smile!
Janine
The boys got to visit with a real cowboy at
Pioneer Town; Evan wasn’t too sure what
to think of him and his rope. HaHa!
BOYS
Googled, “What makes us human”
and there were quotes by so many
people on their idea of what makes
us human, I was surprised! My idea
of what makes us human is something we
all relate to. For example, adjusting in
public...we all do it right? When you’re
walking to your meeting but your underwear are off of one butt cheek and you
gotta find a way to cover both butt cheeks
or instead of looking at Mr. Brown’s PowerPoint presentation, you’ll be wiggling in
your chair trying to fix your underwear...but you really want to pay attention...yet you simply can’t! What about
when you need to check if that stench is
coming from you...you do that stretch and
sniff thing right? You know the
stretch...where you reach real high and
nonchalantly turn your head towards your
armpit and take a whiff. Nope...no odor
from me! What about when you’re talking
to someone important and you have to
yawn. Oh...the worst! You kind of muffle
the yawn and hope they can’t tell your
cheeks just puffed out a little bit.
Another thing that makes us human is when we try to make up from a fall
or something else just as humiliating. Case
in point, I was interviewing William Green
earlier this week and after showing him
my Cleveland Browns keychain (because I
am a real-life Browns fan—-we really do
exist) and he was like “No way!” and put
his hand up, so I put my hand up like we
were gonna have this “high-five” moment,
instead, I realized he was waving to someone who walked up behind me. HAHA, I
felt like such an idiot! And let me tell you,
that isn’t the first time something like that
happened to me. Another time I thought
someone was waving at me...so, naturally,
I waved back....yah....that wave wasn’t for
me. HAHA. They just gave me this weird
look, like... “Lady....I don’t know you!”
My week was so full of mishaps that I know someone out there
can relate to. After my
awesome interview will Mr.
Green this week, I went to
get in my car only to find it
wouldn’t start. Not cool.
Then I get my car back the
next day only to realize I
drove 15 minutes to my
house with the set of keys
that didn’t have the
house key on them, so I
had to break into my own
home. That was an ordeal
in itself, as I was sweating,
not only from the heat of the 90-degree
day, but also from trying to hurry the process along because I had to poop. After
that was all said and done (accident free),
I let my dog out and then rushed back into
town for a meeting that ended up being
rescheduled. That same evening, we came
home and our dog was so excited to see
us he peed on our feet, and the floor!
All I could do this week is laugh
at how these silly little things simply just
make me human. I certainly hope you can
relate or else this is just one super embar-
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Photo by Janine Bush