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Local author Kathy Sparacino releases book, “Where the Columbines Grow”

Kathy Sparacino of Surface Creek Writers has released a new book, “Where Columbines Grow,” a historical fiction set in the Colorado Rocky Mountains about an Indian encountering a homesteading family. But this is not your typical western. “Where Columbines Grow” is filled with believable characters, descriptive views of the landscape and unexpected futures, as love and dreams collide together, creating a colorful kaleidoscope of expectation and suspense.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Friends of Montrose Library volunteers to sort donated books, run book sales and serve on its board of directors. www.montroselibrary.org | 970-249-9656

Golden Circle Seniors volunteers needed to greet and serve lunch Monday through Friday for 2-4 hours. 970-252-4888

Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans volunteers to help at its ReStore or construction sites. www.buildinglives.org | 970-252-9303 Museum of the Mountain West volunteer tour guides to bring the past to life for visitors. www.museumofthemountain west.org | 970-240-3400 Senior CommUnity Meals volunteer delivery drivers to help seniors in Delta and Montrose counties. www.seniorcommunitymeals.org | 970-874-7661

Sharing Ministries Food Bank in Montrose seeks volunteers for three hours, one day a week. www.sharingministries.com | 970240-8385

Time Bank of the Rockies helps people through a system of exchanged services. www.timebankoftherockies.com | 970-209-6886

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OF THE Month

Compiled by Siggie Carpenter

If you were a candy heart, what would your message be?

Petrina Miller - Montrose

“Be Brave & Kind”

Ruth & John Braaten - Hotchkiss

“Share the Love”

Shirley Morgan - Delta

“Love You”

Paige Hibbitts - Montrose

“Peace”