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Breakfast Hot Spots Fisherman’s Paradise
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Cobble Creek is located just south of town towards Telluride.Turn west from Hwy. 550 at the Ute Indian Museum (Chipeta Dr.) Continue on Chipeta for .6 miles to the Cobble Creek Entrance. www.cobblecreek.com
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features Main in Motion
Come summer, when the sunlight lingers longer and people come outside to soak in its warmth, Main Street transforms into a huge gathering place.
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Breakfast hot spots As the bright morning sun shines its light into Montrose, early risers may benefit from local breakfast destinations with genuine character.
It’s in the blood
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Since 1910, the Seymour family of Olathe has been making a living off the land, nurturing it both for profit and for passion.
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Fun of all sorts is on tap
at these events.
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City Parks One of Montrose's earliest amenities was a public park, featuring boats and a pavilion. Mountain Biking M o u n t a i n biking trails in the Montrose area vary through a range of skill levels, terrain types and trip lengths.
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USS Montrose
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Outdoor Rescue
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The proud history of a ship that saw action in WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War.
When persons or parties don't come back, or get into trouble in nature, the Montrose County Sheriff's Posse is a page away, 24/7.
photos Adobe Hills
W i l l i a m Wo o d y
Mule Days
W i l l i a m Wo o d y
Star Party
Barton Glasser
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Local Restaurants.
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Botanic Gardens With 3.5 acres of arid southwest soil, the Montrose Botanic Gardens are blooming.
San Juan Range Shootoffs
Letterboxing/Geocaching
Ever wondered what it would be like to be Lewis and Clark, out on exploration while mapping the American West?
There's a place in Montrose County where shots ring out on a daily basis, but never fear — it's safe, legal and you're welcome to join in.
Daytrip on a Budget
This Gunnison Gorge excursion won't break the bank.
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A River Runs Through It
Whether you stop here for a day or a lifetime, the Black Canyon’s sheer, narrow rock walls and tumbling river 2,000 feet below are breathtaking.
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Fisherman’s paradise M o n t r o s e area offers some of Colorado's best fishing lakes and streams.
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Barton Glasser
Montrose
Drive In
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W i l l i a m Wo o d y
Wine trail
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Often the best treasures are in one’s own back yard.
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Acknowledgements The Montrose Daily Press 3684 N.Townsend, Montrose CO, 81401 (970) 249-3444 • www.montrosepress.com
General Manager Tim Frates
Editor Kathy Erbacher
Managing Editor Bill Swaim
Design Editor Ben Jones
Staff Writers Robert Allen Katharhynn Heidelberg Lisa Huynh Elaine Hale Jones Kati O’Hare Robin Washut
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photo by William Woody P ro d u c t i o n Te a m Mary Dietrich Katrina Kinsley Michelle LeFree
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area events roundup Get ready to kick up your heels in Montrose and surrounding areas this spring and summer. Fun of all sorts is on tap at the following events:
APRIL April 25-27: April 26:
Pickin' at the Pavilion Bluegrass Festival. 240-9277 Chipeta Walk, 10 am, Ute Indian Museum. 249-3098
MAY
Farmers' Market, Saturdays, Centennial Plaza (S. 1st & Uncompahgre). 209-8463 May 15-18:
Siege at San Juan, cowboy action shooting, San Juan Range.249-4227 {Also: see story p22}
May 16-17:
Montrose Wine festival. Info: 252-0800
May 16-31:
"Harvey," Magic Circle Theatre. Ticket info: 249-7838
May 18:
Mission to Ride, local charity bicycle ride. Info: Montrose Chamber of Commerce, 249-5000; or Montrose Visitors and Convention Bureau, 252-0505
JUNE
Farmers' Market continues, Saturdays Centennial Plaza (S. 1st & Uncompahgre) 209-8463 June 5-8: June 7: June 13-15:
Main in Motion Summer Series begins (downtown musical entertainment every Thursday night; {Also: see story p36}. Montrose Area Merchants Association (MAMA), 249-6360.
Telluride Jazz Celebration, 728-7009 Monte de Rosas Fiesta, La Raza Park (N. 7th & Ute, Montrose). Cultural festival with dancing, music,contests, art show. Parade down Main St.,11 am; events throughout day. Rose Price, 240-9276 Rocky Mountain Mule Days, Montrose County Fairgrounds
June 14:
Grand opening of Cerise Park & Salute to Veterans (Flag Day). Parade, 10 am, Main St., 21-gun salute, official flag retirement ceremony at park, plus entertainment, activities, vendors & food
June 17:
Ride the Rockies, statewide cycling event; 2,000 riders pass through Montrose on this morning
June 22-29: June 23: June 27-29:
STI/American Handgunner World Shootoff Championship, San Juan Range. 249-4227 Bicycle Tour of Colorado Montrose Disc Golf Tournament, Riverbottom/Baldridge Park
JULY
Farmers' Market continues Saturdays; also Wednesdays
Main in Motion continues
July 3:
Montrose Com. Band Patriotic Concert, 7 p.m., Pavilion lawn; bring own picnic dinner. 252-0918
July 4:
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Montrose Summer Fest (formerly Great American Summer Salute), MAMA & Rotary Club. Full day of events — from wheelbarrow races to a fishing derby, at McNeil Field, starts with registration (required) at 9am Info: 249-6360. Patriotic Pride Parade, Main St., early evening. Fireworks (Rotary & MAMA), dusk, Sunset Mesa
July 11-13: July 11-13: July 15 - 27:
Black Canyon Classics Colorful Colorado Truck and Rod Show; Columbine Fields on 12th St. Black Canyon Quilt Show, Montrose Pavilion, 9 am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday; 10 am to 4 pm HAPPY 125TH BIRTHDAY, MONTROSE COUNTY! Event highlights: Historic presentations by the
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Montrose Historic Museum, July 15-17, 6 pm; venues vary Lecture on historic West, July 16, Montrose Airport Colorado Symphony Orchestra, July 18 7 pm, Montrose Pavilion Montrose County Fair Rodeo, 7 pm, fairgrounds Montrose County Fair, July 20 - 27 Info: Montrose County, 249-7755
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Farmers' Market, Main in Motion continue
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Cultural Heritage Day, Ute Indian Museum, featuring "Hawk Quest: Birds of Prey," with live raptors and cultural perspective from Chipeta's great-grandson, Roland McCook. 249-3098.
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Chipeta Day, Ute Indian Museum; date TBA. Info: 249-3098
Olathe Sweet Corn Festival. World famous event returns for 17th year, in the town of Olathe, 10 miles north of Montrose on Highway 50. Car show and burnout competition Aug. 1. On Aug. 2: Stunt riders' entertainment, plus sweet corn parade, 200 vendor booths, all the free "Olathe Sweet" sweet corn you can eat; karaoke; local and regional acts, corn-eating contest at 2 pm; kids' events, plus select carnival rides. Famous country musician booked for 9 pm concert (gates for concert open at 9 am; bring own seating for general admission). General admission and reserve seats went on sale in April; prices vary. Info: Bobbi Sale, 323-6006
Youth Appreciation Day & Rec Fest, sponsored by Rotary & the Montrose Recreation District. 10 am to 2 pm; multiple locations.
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This antique stagecoach from the Montrose County Historical Museum was rolled out to kick off the celebration of Montrose County's founding 125 years ago. The July 15-27 anniversary events will be held in conjunction with the county fair. (From the left earlier this year): commissioners Allan Belt, Gary Ellis and Bill Patterson.
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Breakfast hot spots By Robert Allen
Lifelong Montrose residents Bud and Effie Blowers have had coffee at Sun Valley Family Restaurant nearly every morning for 20 years. Cafe 110's Sedona Salmon Cakes please the eye and palate. Clem Riggs eats breakfast at Cafe 110 on a busy Saturday morning Glasser y Barton photos b
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As the bright morning sun shines its light into Montrose, early risers may benefit from local breakfast destinations with genuine character. The cuisine of the city's breakfast joints is as diverse as the region's agriculture. Prices range from the bargain to the exquisite. Sun Valley Truck Stop and Family Restaurant at 1440 North Townsend Ave. offers real deals on delicious meals with kind, efficient service. Breakfast is served all day. At $6.50, the "Trucker's Special" is a meaty winner. It includes two eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon and a biscuit with sausage gravy. The truck stop is a nice place to pick up a copy of the local paper and enjoy prompt refills on coffee. There are large windows by which to perch and watch people come and go from the Greyhound bus station and Montrose Regional Airport. For an eclectic style of food in an intimate environment, eat breakfast at Cafe 110. It's served from 7 to 11 a.m. at 110 North Townsend Ave. There's often a crowd, though the wait isn't bad. The menu spans classic favorites adorned with such flares as avocadoranch sauce and red peppers. At $9, the Sedona Salmon Cakes are worth every cent. The dish includes grilled Atlantic salmon, green chiles, corn and red peppers formed into cakes, topped with two poached eggs and a bit of hollandaise. Salsa fresca and avocado puree are included, as well as a choice between seasoned new potatoes and cottage cheese. A few slices of fresh cantaloupe please the eye and palate. Bre a k f a s t C o n t . p 1 6
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Breakfast Bre a k f a s t Ho t Sp o t s C o n t . f r o m p 1 4
The finest breakfast in town is Sunday brunch at Remington's at the Bridges — 2500 Bridge Circle — from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For adults, it's $29.95, and for kids, $9.95. The tablecloths are white, the open view includes the San Juan peaks, and the mimosas are unlimited. The buffet-style brunch includes stations of omelets and carved premium meats. There's a pasta station with roasted tomatoes, shrimp, mushrooms and more to be combined with your choice of sauce. Fresh fruits and scrumptious sweets accommodate the sweet tooth with style — the pineapple melts in the mouth. For folks who don't have time for a sitdown breakfast, the city has a respectable selection of establishments for the quick bite. El Dorado Bakery and Cafe at 221 Colorado Ave. is a local favorite. And
Backstreet Bagel and Deli at 1920 South Townsend Ave. is a neat place to grab a nibble or more.
Emily Cohen mixes mimosas for Sunday brunch at Remington's. photo by Barton Glasser
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It's in the blood. By Katharhynn Heidelberg
Generational family farmers Earl and David Seymour with their mother Eula Mae at the Seymour Ranches southwest of Olathe. The farm has been in the family since the early 1900s. photo by William Woody
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Since 1910, the Seymour family of Olathe has been making a living off the land, nurturing it both for profit and for passion. "We've all grown up on this place," said David Seymour, who raises grain corn and alfalfa on his portion of the family farm. "We were born and raised here. It's what you would call in our blood. This is all we've ever done." David is joined in the operations by his brother, Earl, who owns the bulk of the land and operates a feed lot. Their other brother, Royce, works off the farm; David and Earl's holdings are separate and David holds down a day job as an irrigation specialist with the Shavano Valley Soil Conservation District.
The Seymour legacy began in 1909 when the men's grandfather, Arthur Platte Seymour, moved to the area from Illinois, with a science degree and his German immigrant bride. Farming operations began the next year, David said, on the same tract of land he and his brother work south of Olathe on 57.00 Road. Granddad Seymour built a family home in 1923 and, with hard work and ingenuity, his farm survived the Depression to be handed down to his son, Arthur Evers Seymour and daughter-in-law, Eula Mae. Today, that same ethic is keeping the Seymour farm viable in an age where development is more lucrative than crop and livestock tending. Ge n e r a t i o n a l C o n t . p 2 0
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Generational It’s i n t h e b l o o d C o n t . f r o m p 1 8
"One of the challenges is the economics of farming," David said. "The returns are not as good as they have been in the past. It's tougher to hold onto your land. It's impossible, anymore, to grow a farm. It's just priced off the market." But consistency has kept his farm going. "One thing the family has always done is raised corn. It has been some of the best quality corn there is," David said. "Granddad had a whole trophy room." To this day, the farm's corn is entered into Colorado State Fair competitions. "We pride ourselves on being able to raise corn. We do corn. It's kept us on the map here," David said. He said they also began growing worldfamous "Olathe Sweet" sweet corn for John Harold in the 1980s. The mixture of cash crops like the corn, and the alfalfa that is put back into the operations in the form of livestock feed,
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has also helped keep the farm growing. David says farming is like a calling. "To us, it's kind of a preservation of a lifestyle and the family farm," he said.
David Seymour holds a "Corn King" trophy presented to Arthur Platte Seymour, his grandfather, by the Montrose County Chamber of Commerce in 1935.
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Range Shootoff Paul Miller stands with pistols drawn on the "Noon Hangin" stage at the San Juan Range. photo by Barton Glasser
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There's a place in Montrose County where shots ring out on a daily basis, but never fear — it's safe, legal and you're welcome to join in. Opened by Paul Miller and his wife Kerry in 1991, the San Juan Shooting Range offers target shooting to members and the general public, as well as regional law enforcement. Twenty different mini ranges provide a little something for both rifle and pistol enthusiasts. The ranges vary in length from between 15 yards to 200 yards and many feature steel targets and target stands. "When people come here from other places, they're amazed at the number of steel targets we have," says Miller, who over the years has acquired around $100,000-worth of steel targets. Miller not only built his own range —
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the 95-acre parcel on which it sits is bordered on three sides by public lands, thus assuring relative privacy — he also began hosting shooting competitions. Siege at San Juan, the Western Colorado Cowboy Action Shooting Championships, returns to the range again this year, from May 15 - 18. Gunslingers show up in traditional Western garb for the popular annual event to partake in side shoots and the trail walk, where they'll take aim at hidden targets, in addition to competing in the main match (seven stages or scenarios each day). This year's competition also features a May 16 banquet at Turn of the Century, the Western-themed event hall in Montrose that Miller calls "perfect" for cowboys. Sh o o t o f f C o n t . p 2 4
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"We had been holding major competitions for years," Miller says. "When we started getting into cowboy shooting in 1996, we decided to have an annual match. A lot of people like to come here in summer because the weather's nice and the people are friendly."
It's not the only competition Miller's range hosts. There's also the STI/American Handgunner World Shoot Off Championship June 22-29, which the San Juan Range has hosted since 1992. "For years, I had been in shooting competitions at other places," Miller said. "A lot of places you shoot at are kind of out in the sticks...not real desirable. After seeing some really nice ranges, I thought it would be nice to have my own range." He found the perfect spot at 19878 Dave Wood Road, only 8 miles southwest of Montrose. "I wanted a place where not only I could shoot, but that other people could come (to), and a place for law enforcement, where they could train," Miller said.
"It's just perfect." The San Juan Range membership prices are $95 for the year, or $10 per day, per user. Shooters should bring their own guns; eye and ear protection is available for loan for those who do not have their own. The range sells ammunition, though shooters can bring their own. Those who like to make their own ammo at home are in luck, too. The range is also home to Colorado Cast Bullets — bullet heads that can be purchased by those who load their own ammo. It is recommended visitors call the range at 249-4227 before heading out. Call for directions, or consult the Web site, www.sanjuanrange.com
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City Parks By Elaine Hale Jones
Swings beckon at Buckley Park on a Saturday morning. Formerly named City Park, Buckley Park was created in 1925. photo by Barton Glasser
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One of Montrose's earliest amenities was a public park, featuring boats and a pavilion. Pelton's Lake, located about 21/2 miles west of Montrose, was a favorite destination for area residents on a hot summer day. Places to recreate were top priorities with town fathers, along with developing broad streets with sidewalks and planting an abundance of shade trees. Lions Park, located off Nevada Ave., is considered the oldest established park in Montrose, dating back to the turn of the century. It was originally called "Tourist Park" and was created for people who enjoyed the new experience of "camping out." In 1925, the city purchased land for a park in the northeast residential section of Montrose (near Lions Park). It was later
renamed "Buckley Park" in honor of early-day resident Georgiana Buckley whose longtime dream and ambition was to see land designated for a city park. Currently there are 25 parks located within the city limits of Montrose; 115 acres of developed parks and 110 acres of open space. This does not include the city owned and maintained areas of Buckhorn Lakes, southeast of Montrose, and the Cerro Summit Recreation Area. The city of Montrose also has several shelters (covered areas with picnic tables) available for large gatherings, reunions, parties, etc. for a $10 fee. These include: Rotary Park, La Raza Park, Riverbottom/Baldridge and Sunset Mesa. One of the most extensive park systems is located west of Montrose along Pa rk s C o n t . p 2 8
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the Uncompahgre River. Clifford E. Baldridge Regional Park actually encompasses three separate parks: Riverbottom (20 acres), Sunset Mesa (24 acres) and the newly constructed Cerise Park (110 acres). The name "Baldridge" is in honor of Montrose's best-known philanthropist, Clifford E. Baldridge. Cerise Park, also named for a local family, is the newest park to open and features picnic areas, restrooms, soccer and multipurpose fields and walking trails around the perimeter of the park. A grand opening celebration for Cerise Park is planned for June 14 (in conjunction with Flag Day). For more information on park facilities, contact the City Clerk's Office at 240-1430. Montrose Skate Park in Baldridge Park drew dozens of competitors for a Youth Appreciation Day contest. photo by William Woody
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Botanic Gardens, growing with city By Kati O'Hare
With 3.5 acres of arid southwest soil, the Montrose Botanic Gardens are blooming. Though the Montrose Botanical Society has only completed its first phase of the five-phase garden, the native grasses and early settler shrubs provide an authentic atmosphere. The garden's memorial benches provide a tranquil place to read, contemplate or just relax while mesmerized by the chirps of native birds. "A garden is always under construction," said society president Linda Corwine. The garden's completed first phase demonstrates xeriscaping, which was actually conceived in the 1980s, Corwine said. It combines common-sense gardening principles which save water, yet provide the lush garden desired.
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The society's goal is to demonstrate Montrose's complex landscape from its alkali clay soils to 14,000-foot mountains, which are the garden's backdrop. The society is now ready to start phase two and has many future ideas materializing. In the works for 2008 is a "Valley Garden," Corwine said. They are designing an area where trails will lead to small grassy knolls, perfect for enjoying a John Steinbeck novel or a conversation with a friend. Corwine imagines schoolchildren learning about botany and Montrose's senior population relaxing under the native shade trees. The garden also includes two bronze sculptures by artist Robert Wick. The group will break ground on the project May 17, the same day as the society's plant sale to raise money. Plans
include an authentic earth hut, pond, meditation area and children's learning garden. In a society facing population growth and declining resources, providing an opportunity to learn how to limit water, yet provide innovation and self expression through creative landscaping, has became ever more difficult and challenging. The Montrose Botanic Gardens, located at 1800 Pavilion Dr., strives to provide an efficient, self-preserving environment, where both locals and visitors can come to relax and be exposed to a self-sustaining ecosystem that is also a receptacle for learning and insight. The creativity and hard work put into this free, evolving garden inspire visitors and residents alike.
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Mountain biking trails in the Montrose area vary through a range of skill levels, terrain types and trip lengths. Within the city limits, Baldridge Regional Park has a dirt trail that winds through wooded areas, extending atop Sunset Mesa. There are also a number of paved trails. The park may be accessed from South Townsend Avenue by turning west on East Oak Grove Road, following South Rio Grande Avenue north behind Russell Stover and turning left on Colorado Avenue. The adobes north of Montrose, especially in the Flat Top Mesa area, provide a unique terrain with sharp rises and drops. Frequented by daredevils on dirt bikes, the area is a fine place to mountain bike as well. Flat Top Road, which leads to the top of the mesa, allows for a picturesque view of Montrose that stretches beyond Olathe. The road is accessible from San Juan Avenue by turning north on 65.30 Road and driving about 3 miles to a dirt road that veers right. More involved trails offering challenges and natural beauty abound on the Uncompahgre Plateau. Trail maps are available in Montrose at such locations as Cascade Bicycles at 21 North Cascade Avenue. Luke Young, who works at the shop, recommends the moderate-difficulty "Buck Trail" off Colo. Highway 90, as well as advanced-difficulty "Spring Creek Trail" off Dave Wood Road. The highway and road offer swift access — about 30 minutes from downtown — to expansive public lands and remarkable scenery. Both routes are accessible by driving west of Montrose on Main Street or West Oak Grove Road. When embarking for adventure on the plateau, bring plenty of water. Cell phone reception is poor in many parts, so always tell someone where you're going and when you expect to return. Several of the paths are rocky, and natural hazards exist making a helmet essential.
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Montrose is an incredibly wonderful area to live and sell real estate in. As a full-time real estate professional, I specialize in listing and selling residential homes, vacant land, town homes and condominiums throughout the San Juan valley. I have completed my Graduate Realtor Institute designation as well as my Risk Reduction designation, as I feel this reflects my dedication to being the best Realtor I can be in pursuing my commitment to customer satisfaction. I am passionate about the Colorado lifestyle, including mountain biking, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and anything that takes me to the outdoors. When not outdoors, I take pottery classes, am an avid reader, and always have my dog Sadie by my side. My professional philosophy is to be the best I can be in the real estate profession, meeting my customer needs with honesty, integrity and hard work. Customer satisfaction and a positive real estate experience is what I strive for. Southwestern Colorado is an amazing area and I feel privileged to be able to share my enthusiasm and expertise with my clients.
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Come summer, when the sunlight lingers longer and people come outside to soak in its warmth, Main Street transforms into a huge gathering place. From early June into late August, in an after-hour series of events called Main in Motion, merchants along roughly two miles extend their business hours to host musical acts, local art displays and the like. A farmers market and kids corner are set to make their debuts this year at Main in Motion; and 10 musicians are scheduled to play at different locales along the street. Each year, droves of people come downtown to pass the long days away, guided by one of thousands of Main in Motion playbills. Though they may have walked the same street countless times, residents often discover something new about Main Street, said event co-founder Lu Anne Tyrrell. The relaxed, fun atmosphere leads to fresh perspective. Visitors get the chance to take in the best of Montrose, perhaps picking up an authentic souvenir from local artists and merchants. "In a nutshell, the ongoing goal of
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Main in Motion has been to create a broader awareness of the heart of our community — downtown. We do this by showcasing local artists and musicians up and down Main Street," said Tyrrell. Like the town it represents, Main in Motion is a dynamic force, an everchanging event that seems to gain increasing momentum with the years. Event organizers added hours to this year's event in response to requests from past attendees. In its inaugural year about eight Main Street merchants extended their hours as event hosts. By the summer of 2007, that figure grew to more than 32 retail and service businesses, including a bank, financial service and mortgage business. Main in Motion garnered Colorado's first-ever Governor's Award for Downtown Excellence in 2003. All of the event's achievements match the overall vision for Main in Motion, to evolve with the
community, said co-founder Phuong Nguyen. He said the board is working to involve Montrose's youth. There have been talks about bringing in skate parks, open mics and other attractions. "We love the growth of it every year," said Nguyen. "We hope, as it's organically growing, to include different aspects of the community."
Main in Motion creators from left: Lu Anne Tyrrell, Phuong Nguyen, Kendra Gallegos, and Sandi Cipolloni at the Canyon Creek B&B in downtown Montrose.
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Lu Anne Tyrrell Look closely at business signs around Montrose and you might see Lu Anne Tyrrell, not her image but her artistic touch. The Main in Motion co-founder is also the artist, photographer and owner of Colorado Scenes, a thriving creative services company. "A goal of mine is to make my work is accessible to the masses," she said. Spend a moment with her and the reason for this becomes clear. Tyrrell feels like an old friend within minutes, sharing stories and laughs. She thrives on connections. "Community is very important to me," said Tyrrell. "I like to see people get together." A Colorado native, Tyrrell returned to her home state nearly a decade ago to be with family and start a business. First her brother, his wife and daughter, and then her mother moved to Montrose. While away, Tyrrell studied advertising and commercial art at Northern Arizona University prior to moving to the Pacific Northwest, where
she owned and operated the design and marketing firm, Alive Designs in Portland, Oregon. She's been a Montrose business owner now for nine years. The fruit of her creativity can be seen in designs for businesses such as SheShe Boutique, ElderAdo Financial, Coffee Trader and Montrose Ford, as well as countless commissioned pieces and projects involving watercolor, photography and other media. Soon after returning to her hometown, a friend encouraged Tyrrell to become executive director-Main Street program manager-Historic Montrose Downtown. The role, which she held from 2001 to 2004, led to her involvement in Main in Motion. Through her community connections, Tyrrell helped develop Montrose's "premier event," which went on to win a Governor's Award for Main Street Excellence in 2003. For more information about Tyrrell's work, visit: www.coloradoscenes.com or call (970) 249-1190.
Phuong Nguyen On any given day, a buzz radiates from the Coffee Trader, a popular Main Street hangout housed in an old Victorian building. The roasted aroma of coffee wafts about a room filled with people chattering, reading or waiting in line for a cup of Joe. A community magnet itself, the coffee shop couldn't be a more appropriate place for the beginning of Main in Motion, a series of summertime gatherings of musicians, artists and other local resources. In the summer of 2001, Coffee Trader coowner Phuong Nguyen and his business partner Dee Coram set up jazz performances out in the shop's courtyard. The musical acts drew good turnout and became the seed elements for the Montrose event. Their success brought together a handful of people who began thinking of "cool" ways to mesh art and music to form a local festival. "The potential was there from the beginning," said Nguyen. "It just took a small group of
people with a little vision, here and there, to see what we had, make it and expand it to what it can be and what it is today." Nine years ago, just several months after moving to Montrose, Nguyen and Coram opened the Coffee Trader. Coram grew up and attended high school in Montrose. Nguyen was working at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas prior to moving to the town. "We thought it was just the right time and right place to make it into an area of community gathering," said Nguyen. "That's how it was, it started out as an idea to pull people together as a community." The business' continued success is due in large part to the its heavy involvement with community charities and events, he said. "We are not just a business within the community, we are a part of the community." The Coffee Trader is at 845 E. Main St. For more information call (970) 249-6295.
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Kendra Gallegos Montrose-native Kendra Gallegos discovered her passion for owning a bed and breakfast while running one for seven years on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Gallegos decided after the stint to return to her roots to be closer to her family and continue fostering her passion for hosting guests. She opened up Canyon Creek Bed & Breakfast at 820 E. Main St. in 2005. "I was lucky enough to find a house and restore it and make a bed and breakfast," said Gallegos, who moved away from Montrose in 1994. The owner of a Main Street business, she instantly became a Main in Motion patron and would eventually become part of shaping its future. "That was the one night you actually saw people coming down Main Street," Gallegos recalled. The following year she approached Main in Motion's board about becoming
involved. Today, she is the event's director of music. In much the same way Main in Motion attracts people to a place they may not have otherwise gone, the bed and breakfast is as Gallegos envisioned — a business and community gathering place. The B&B hosts live music every Thursday year round, except in January, and hosts full moon parties in the summer. It also works with Blue Sky Music Productions to put together backyard parties. Said Gallegos, "We try and not just to be a visitors stop, we want the community to enjoy the bed and breakfast as well." For more information visit www.canyoncreekbedandbreakfast.com or call (970) 2492886.
Sandi Cipolloni Sandi Cipolloni and husband David Roberts fell in love with Montrose when they headed out West from Florida 12 years ago. They wanted a change of lifestyle, Cipolloni recalled. The couple opened a mortgage business after she spent two years as a behavior consultant for the local school district. They worked from home in the beginning but eventually bought the Historic Episcopal Church on Main Street church from which to operate their business, Mortgage Resource. Having always loved the arts, Cipolloni blended her professional and personal interests by turning the business into a local art venue of sorts. "I decided I would organize artists to come out and put their artwork on display (at our business) and call it Art Central," she said. She met Main in Motion co-founder Lu Anne Tyrrell around that time four years ago. That's also when she became involved with Main in Motion. "I like the idea of Main Street being active, you have an active downtown and you've got a thriving little town. When your business and your
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downtown area are thriving, your business is part of the community," Cipolloni said. Variety, the ability to tap into different tastes and interests, is something she hopes to integrate into Main in Motion. "There's a lot of people out there that love and appreciate art and then there's a lot of people who don't know a lot about it," said Cipolloni. "This gives people the opportunity to view it and become exposed to it." The same goes for including music in the annual event. As chairman for the Montrose Public Art eXperience or PAX, the committee that brings the Public Art Sculptures to downtown Montrose, Cipolloni works through other venues to bring creative display to tourists and residents. Said Cipolloni, "All the things that I do is for where my heart is, in facilitating art." For information about Mortgage Resource call(970) 249-6698. For a PAX map and information stop by the Chamber of Commerce, 1519 E. Main St.
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Ever wondered what it would be like to be Lewis and Clark, out on exploration while mapping the American West? Or a pirate in search of buried treasure, following a detailed map by looking for icons and walking a number of paces until you happen upon the infamous "X marks the spot?" With letterboxing and Geocaching, individuals and families have found a way for modern day adventure. Of course Lewis and Clark never had Global Positioning Systems, and pirates never had the use of the Internet; but modern day explorers are using these both locally and across the world as they climb and traverse terrain in search of adventure. "It's a great way to get out and see interesting places," said Greg Goodwin of Montrose, who has been avidly Geocaching for two years. "It's like a treasure hunt. Many are at people's favorite attractions. Lots are at parks in town. They are hidden in interesting ways. It's kind of a challenge to find."
Geocaching involves an explorer having to locate a hidden box with the use of his or her GPS receiver. They then take an item out of the cache and leave an item of their own in its place. There are a number of similar style "treasure hunts" to Geocaching. One such alternative is EarthCaching; a search for the caches that the Earth has stored. EarthCache sites do not use stored containers. Their treasures are the lessons people learn about the planet. Often the target is geological formations like those at the Black Canyon. "It goes good with travel — it's a nice way to break up a drive," Goodwin said, also saying it's a great family activity. "You really get to see some amazing places. He said there are around 40-50 sites in the Montrose area. Letterboxing is similar to Geocaching, but doesn’t use GPS receivers. Rather, it relies more on clues to solve the mystery. Letterboxers hide small weatherproof containers in public places, leaving clues on letterboxing Web sites, like www.let-
terboxing.org, so others can discover it. Individual letterboxes usually contain a logbook, a hand-carved rubber stamp and an inkpad. Letterboxers make an imprint of the letterbox's stamp on their personal logbook, and leave an imprint of their personal stamp on the letterbox's logbook, often with a note. There are roughly 20,000 letterboxes hidden in North America alone, including a number of boxes locally for modern explorers like "The Montrose Indian" and the "Down by the River in Montrose" boxes. Letterboxing and Geocaching are intended to be environmentally friendly activities. Letterboxes are always hidden in publicly accessible areas, yet out of sight of casual visitors. For more on letterboxing, visit: www.letterboxing.org. To learn more about Geocaching or EarthCaching and to start your adventure, visit: www.geocaching.org or www.earthcache.org.
"The Montrose Indian" letterbox contains a handcarved stamp of Montrose High's sports logo. Recent logbook entries were from the area, with one from Oregon. photo by Bill Swaim
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USS Montrose By Elaine Hale Jones
Located nearly a thousand miles from the Pacific Ocean and landlocked by adjoining Western states, Montrose seems a most unlikely candidate for a "homeport" city. However, ask the veterans who served aboard the USS Montrose and they'll tell you the proud history of a ship that saw action in WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, and participated in some of the greatest military moments of the 20th century. An attack transport ship, the "Rose" as she was fondly referred to, belonged to a class of ship that was always named for the county seat of America's rural areas. Constructed in a record 90 days, the USS Montrose went to general quarters for the first time at Leyte Gulf in early 1945. Its mission: the capture of Okinawa. During
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the campaign, the transport was credited with two kills and one sure assist during Kamikaze raids. After World War II ended, the ship was employed in the job of bringing troops home until she was put in mothballs in October 1946. At the outbreak of hostilities in Korea in 1950, the transport was among the first Reserve Fleet ships to be reactivated. During the Korean Conflict, she earned three battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation. In December of 1965 during the Vietnam War, the USS Montrose participated in a massive attack on the Vietcong near Da Nang. It then sailed on Jan. 25, 1966 to CU Lao Re and assisted in an attack on a Vietcong stronghold there. Following nearly three decades of serv-
ice, the USS Montrose arrived back in San Diego on Sept. 26, 1968 and on Nov. 2, 1969, the battle-worn ship was officially decommissioned. The pennant that flew from the ship's masthead on V-J Day, victory over Japan on Aug. 15, 1945, was donated to the city and now hangs in the council chambers. In May 1970, the bell from the ship was presented to city officials by the last captain of the ship, Navy Capt. Jack Davis. The bell is on display near City Hall. In 1994, nearly 100 people gathered in Montrose to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ship's commissioning. Montrose was named the ship's new home port city at this special reunion.
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Fisherman's paradise Robert Long of Missoula, Mont. fishes the high waters of the Gunnison River in the Black Canyon. photo by William Woody
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Just outside of town in about any direction, some of the most scenic and plentiful fishing destinations in the country can be found. With six major lakes and reservoirs within an hour drive of Montrose, those looking to escape the daily grind with a pole and lure have an abundance of convenient choices. Along with the numerous destinations, the area offers a great variety of fish. Kokanee Salmon, yellow perch, and brown, brook, and rainbow trout can all be found in the lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams near town.
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Roughly 25 miles south of Montrose, Ridgway Reservoir is a favorite fishing destination of the locals. At 1.6 square miles, Ridgway is a mid-sized lake with gorgeous views of the famous Sneffels Mountain Range. It offers a full-service marina and is great for both boat and shore fishing. For those looking for something bigger, just drive half an hour east of town and you'll find it at Blue Mesa Reservoir. The 14-square mile body of water is the largest in Colorado, and it is also the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the United States. Fi s h i n g C o n t . p 5 0
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More than 20 miles long and surrounded by 96 miles of shoreline, Blue Mesa is part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area, which along with Black Canyon National Park stretches from Montrose to Gunnison. The lake is also home to several species of trout. Although Blue Mesa and Ridgway are two of the more popular destinations, the area also offers much more isolated lakes for those really looking to get away. Crawford Reservoir, just outside Blue Mesa in the midst of one of Colorado's most scenic areas, allows for a less crowded fishing experience. Crystal Reservoir is the most isolated
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of the three reservoirs in Curecanti National Recreation Area. Only hand-carried boating is allowed, and brown trout and Kokanee Salmon are plentiful in this tranquil location. Crystal Reservoir is only reachable by trail via the Mesa Creek Trail near Cimarron. Boaters are advised to take caution because of fluctuating water levels and releases from Morrow Point Dam, which can create navigational problems. Brown trout and Kokanee Salmon are abundant. Morrow Point Reservoir is another isolated destination. Located between Blue Mesa and Crystal Reservoir, this long, narrow lake can only be accessed by a
trail with 240 stairs down. Only hand-carried and powered craft are allowed. Once you make it to the bottom, though, the hike down is more than made up for with gorgeous scenery and a peaceful lake perfect for relaxing on or by the water. The final major destination is Sweitzer Lake, a smaller body of water perfect for hand-powered boating and catch-andrelease fishing. While catch-and-release fishing is good, fishers should be warned that the lake's fish contain selenium, a naturally occurring substance that makes them inedible.
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Daytrip:
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Montrose's surrounding area provides a perfect opportunity to take a day trip on a budget. One popular destination is The Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, northeast of the city near the neighboring town of Olathe. The Gorge offers numerous activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-roading. Its 63,000 acres of multiuse land provide a different experience from the wooded areas north of Montrose. Alkali clay soil of the barren adobes leads up the brush and rocky terrain of the gorge. So whether your favorite toy is a dirt bike or just your two feet, there's plenty of space to keep occupied. Stop first at the Peach Valley Recreation Area. A large map shows the layout of winding roads that lead up the top of the
gorge. The roads can become narrow, muddy and rutted demanding a highclearance vehicle, though some areas can be reached by car. Different hikes provide a range of difficulty, most leading down into the gorge. Because of the area's dry climate and limited shade, picking cool times of the day and season is important, along with keeping hydrated. For hikers or bikers looking for a gentler trail, the Rim is a good option, as it runs along the gorges connecting with other areas. The entrance map shows which trailheads have restrooms and shaded picnic areas. A picnic lunch at the trailheads or the recreation area is an affordable option. Or, to treat your palate, Pepe's
Mexican Restaurant in Olathe is a great stop after a long hike. Owner Natividad Galvan is very welcoming and his tortillas are made fresh in the back by local residents. Sombrito Foods, the name of his homemade tortilla company, distributes to many of the local grocery stores as well. The food is reasonably priced, providing meals under $10. After paying about $3 to the conservation area for your hiking experience, this day trip leaves money for other adventures in the Montrose area.
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Getting there ... From Montrose Regional Airport head north on U.S. 50 for 7.3 miles and take a right on Falcon Road. From there, travel east 4.3 miles to the Peach Valley Recreation Area.
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Outdoor Rescue By Robert Allen
From Montrose, adventure and outdoor elegance exist in all directions. A hearty 68 percent of Montrose County is comprised of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service. It varies among the forests on the Uncompahgre Plateau, the steep walls of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the endless mesas, meadows and adobes. With plenty of great excuses to get outside, many people do so with passion — and even haste. Perhaps they neglect to fill the gas tank before taking off in the Jeep. Maybe they forget the map and try to wing it on instinct. Some folks may be fully prepared and have an accident. When persons or parties don't come back, or get into trouble in nature, the
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Montrose County Sheriff's Posse is a page away, 24/7. Jerry Sieverson, public works manager for the city of Montrose, has served on the posse for more than 30 years. It's a group of about 20 volunteers on the east end of the county and 15 on the west end. They executed about six search and rescue missions in 2007. Such missions range from searching for hikers who haven't returned home to recovering vehicles lodged part-way down the Black Canyon. The posse occasionally cooperates with such entities as the Black Canyon's volunteer climbing rangers and the Montrose Fire Protection District, as was the case in the latter incident. The Western State College Mountain Rescue Team, of Gunnison, also travels to Re s c u e C o n t . p 5 6
Black Canyon Search and Rescue members retrieving a kayak that crashed in the Gunnison River. photos by Joel Blocker
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Montrose County when needed. This is a volunteer group comprised of mostly students. Sara Lamar is the team's vice president and has been on it since 2005. She said missions for missing climbers and bikers are common in the summer, with hunters and hikers in the fall. "We go all over the state — actually, we can be called out of the state," Lamar said. This team trains weekly, whereas the sheriff's posse trains monthly. Because all these teams are volunteer, it can become expensive for the entities to cover costs of fuel and equipment. The Colorado Outdoor Search and Rescue card, which costs $3 per year or $12 for five years, is available at the Colorado Division of Wildlife, 2300 S. Townsend Ave., and Jeans Westerner, 120 N. Selig Ave. Card purchases are contributed to the state Search and Rescue fund, which compensates volunteer teams when carried by the person they rescue. Rescued individu-
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With her hand over her heart, Myrisa Mitchell,6, played taps on her bugle as Kiersha Culver looked on during Flag Day ceremonies in Olathe last year.
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A river runs through it By Kathy Erbacher
Montrose is home to the enigmatic Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Whether you stop here for a day or a lifetime, the canyon’s sheer, narrow rock walls and tumbling river 2,000 feet below are breathtaking. Visitors can choose to explore the National Park, its adjacent Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, the Curecanti National Recreation Area, or all three. A good information starting point is the national park’s lodgepole pine South Rim visitor center, just 15 miles east and north of Montrose via U.S. Highway 50 and Colo. 347. Those seeking boating adventures need to do their homework. Because of its technical nature, dangerous rapids and
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difficult portages, the national park section of the Gunnison River is not raftable. Kayaking is allowed there, but even the most expert kayakers run the river there at their own risk. Some have lost their lives. The Gunnison River drops an average of 95 feet per mile through the Black Canyon in the national park, compared with the Colorado River, which falls an average of 7.5 feet per mile through Grand Canyon National Park, according to the National Park Service. Wilderness use permits are required for kayaking in the national park. Rafting is available in the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area west of the national park. Kayaking and whitewater canoeing also are allowed in the gorge, which is managed by the Bureau of Land
Management in Montrose. Private boating permits are not needed for the Gunnison Gorge NCA. However, boaters must pay fees at the Chukar Trailhead and sign the register. Those who prefer to utilize commercial rafting outfitters for the gorge can get lists of authorized companies from the BLM in Montrose. Rooster Barnhart, a BLM river ranger who patrols the Gunnison Gorge, describes the river there as “magical.” Barnhart, a seasonal ranger and former Montrose resident who has worked in the gorge since 2000, says, “It’ll blow your mind. It’s a whole other world to float that river. It’s good whitewater boating. It’s a good technical run. It’s challenging.” Bl a c k Ca n yo n C o n t . p 6 0
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Californians Iris Wilson and Livia Simmons were among the first visitors to Black Canyon National Park in 2006.
Black Canyon
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A quieter way to experience the canyon is to take a leisurely 1 1/2-hour, 42-passenger pontoon boat tour on the Morrow Point Reservoir in the nearby Curecanti National Recreation Area. Led by a park ranger, the ride goes seven miles into the Black Canyon and features information on geology, wildlife, early inhabitants, the narrow-gauge railroad, dams and reservoirs. Tours operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Prepaid reservations are required and can be made in person at the Elk Creek Visitor Center or by calling 970-6412337 x 205. Fees are $15 for adults, and $7.50 for children and adults with Golden Age/Access Cards.
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Those who prefer to see the river from dry land above can take a 7-mile scenic drive on the national park’s South Rim. It goes from Tomichi Point to High Point, has 12 scenic overlooks and takes two to three hours. If time is limited, suggested stops are Gunnison Point, Chasm View, Painted Wall and Sunset View. The less-accessible North Rim has some of the national park’s most spectacular overlooks. It can be reached by gravel road from the east end of Crawford State Park. Information is available at the North Rim Ranger Station.
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Wine trail leads close to home By Kathy Erbacher
(Above) Grape harvest at Cottonwood Cellars in Olathe. (Below) Cottonwood Cellars' wines are featured at Kagan & Baron Gallery in downtown Montrose.
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Often the best treasures are in one’s own back yard. Take Cottonwood Cellars, a family-owned boutique winery in Montrose County known for its award-winning premium wines. Located on a 52-acre working farm just three miles west of Olathe, Cottonwood Cellars is an easy 20-minute drive from Montrose via U.S. Highway 50 and Colorado 348. A grove of huge, 100-yearold-cottonwood trees forms a welcoming landmark for visitors to this scenic Montrose County gem, framed by 360photo by Joel Blocker
degree vistas of the San Juan Mountains, Grand Mesa and the Uncompahgre Plateau. Oak-and-beveled glass doors beckon visitors inside the tasting room, furnished with antiques that include an English walnut-and-copper sideboard, French walnut armoire and Victorian tilt table. An expansive, locally designed cherry counter and matching wine cabinet offer a welcoming, comfortable and unpretentious area for sampling the vineyard’s excellent wines. Keith Read, a space-industry software engineer-turned-vintner, runs the winery along with his wife Diana, who worked in computer project management and application design before turning her skills to marketing Cottonwood’s wines. The former California couple opened the winery in 1994 after an elbow injury from long days spent hunched over com-
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puters forced Keith to retire early. “The computer industry helped him do this,” said Diana on a recent visit to the winery. “The high-tech stuff is very intense. The concentration is total,” she observed. “It takes the same amount of dedication to make a quality wine. Everything that touches it has to be first rate. “Computers are a lifelong learning industry,” Diana observed. Keith threw himself into his new love with equal passion and discipline. To learn the business, he spent time in Davis, Calif., researching the art and science of growing grapes and making wine. He then apprenticed with a Grand Junction chemist/winemaker. Keith first came to this area on an elkhunting trip. “I fell in love with it,” he said. Cottonwood’s vineyards are on California Mesa, which at 5,600 feet is among the highest wine-growing regions in the world. The area’s warm days and cool nights make its weather similar to California’s Napa Valley, very conducive to producing top wines. Cottonwood Cellars’ wines include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, and Austrian-style Lemberger (not to be confused with the similar-sounding pungent French cheese, Diana notes). It also makes chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and a white pinot noir. Premium wines are sold under the Cottonwood Cellars label and run around $12 to $29 a bottle. The winery also has a nicely made secondary label, The Olathe Winery, which runs around $10 a bottle. The Reads produce about 3,500 cases of wine a year. Although the couple’s wines have gone to the White House, to special seven-course dinners at Mesa Verde’s restaurant, and have garnered national
and international medals, the Reads are as down-to-earth and friendly as their Montrose County surroundings. They are generous with their knowledge and make wine fun, whether visitors are connoisseurs or just starting to enjoy wine. “It’s a lifestyle,” says Diana. “You live it. It’s a kick.” Diana loves to cook, and is very willing to share tips on food and wine pairings. Their Olathe tasting room is usually open on Fridays and Saturdays in April and May, with summer and fall hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment. The winery also recently opened a 7-day-a-week, year-round tasting area in the stunning new Kagan & Baron Gallery of Fine Art at 443 E. Main St. in downtown Montrose, where its wines are available for purchase. During warm weather, winery visitors can bring a
SANDRA L. TYLER 21250 Dave Wood Road, Montrose, CO 81401 970-249-8879; cell: 970-901-0790 Email: tylers104@gmail.com
Diana Read, left, Cottonwood Cellars owner, pours a glass of wine for Kagan & Baron gallery owner Danielle Breteau at Cottonwood's tasting room in the gallery. photo by Joel Blocker
picnic and enjoy Cottonwood’s wines on the tree-shaded lawn. For more information on tastings at Cottonwood Cellars’ winery at 5482 Colo. Hwy. 348 in Olathe call (970) 323-6224. For information on tastings and wine events at the gallery call (970) 249-5409. Free Colorado Wine Country maps are available at area wineries, the Montrose Visitors and Convention Bureau and other locations.
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Looking west from Yankee Boy Basin near Ouray as clouds move through the area. In late spring the high alpine meadow is blanketed with wildflowers.
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dine Your guide to local dining.
CASA DE MEHAS
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Serving Mexican and American for breakfast and lunch.
CAMP ROBBER
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GARLIC MIKES
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Creative cuisine for creative palates.
Classic Italian Restaurant located in Montrose and Gunnison.
GIGI ANN’S
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Something for everyone. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full service restaurant and bar.
NOON AND NIGHT
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Preparing the "fastest home-made food" for carry out around!
LORENZO’S
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Classic Italian, salads, sandwiches and wraps.
JOVIS COFFEE
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Gourmet coffees, espressos, smoothies, frappes and more.
RED BARN
2 for 1 Bloody Marys from 6am to 10am
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Serving sterling silver beef. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Full bar.
REMINGTONS
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Open Every Day 5:30am to 2pm
Breakfast Mexican & American entrees
Lunch Southwestern Cuisine, Burgers, Steaks, Sandwiches
Casually elegant fine dining at The Bridges Golf and Country Club.
SMUGGLERS
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Sports bar with locally brewed beer, nightly food specials and live entertainment on Tuesdays.
RIB CITY
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Mouth watering ribs, steaks and much more.
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Full page map with restaurant locations marked.
710 N Townsend 249-9305 ered! t a c t n ur eve nformation o y e v Ha t us for i lable Contac e-Out Avai Tak
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( 9 7 0 ) 2 4 0 - 15 9 0 • 1 5 1 5 O g d e n R d . • M o n t r o s e • A c r os s Hi g h w a y f r om Ho m e D e p ot
MENU SAMPLING D I N E I N O R T A K E O U T • ( 9 7 0 ) 2 4 0 - 1 5 9 0 PASTAS
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Rosemary Chicken Alfredo Linguini Sonoran Steak Pasta Orange-Basil Sea Scallop Pasta Southwestern Chicken Linguini Spicy Chimayo Shrimp Pasta Grilled Salmon over Cilantro Linguini Shrimp Pasta Carbonara Pasta Primavera
Jumbo Beer Boiled Shrimp Nachos Red & Blue Chips with Salsa Sampler Beer Battered Artichoke Hearts Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Salmon Black Bean Cakes
SOUPS Green Chile Chicken Potato Soup (House Specialty) or Today’s Homemade Soup
SALADS Pistachio Chicken Salad in Avocado Marinated Sirloin Steak Salad Black Bean Salsa Tostada Salad with
Portabello Mushroom, Carne Adovada Shrimp or Chicken
Grilled Sea Scallop & Rock Shrimp Salad Asian Barbecue Chicken Salad Grilled Caesar Salad with Chicken, Salmon or Shrimp Chicken Cobb Salad Southwest Stuffed Portabello Mushroom Salad
L I VE M U SI C
W E DN E S D A Y N I G H T S 6 T O 8 PM
NEW MEXICAN Soft Tacos Chicken Cilantro Quesadilla Shrimp and Avocado Quesadilla Blue Corn Enchiladas with Chicken, Shrimp, Spinach-Black Bean, or Carne Adovada Homemade Relleno Plate Chicken & Cilantro Burrito Carne Adovada Burrito Sirloin Steak Burrito Portabello Mushroom Burrito
HOT OFF THE GRILL Smoked Pork Chipotle Wrap Grilled Italian Chicken Sandwich Sheep Herder Sandwich with Turkey or Beef Parmesan Crusted Sole & Margarita Rock Shrimp BBQ Smoked St. Louis Pork Rib Gone to Eggplant Heaven Gourmet Burger Colorado Buffalo Burger Salmon Black Bean Sandwich
NIGHTLY OFFERING Basil Crusted Salmon Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon Green Chile Pistachio Crusted Pork Medallions Pistachio Crusted Beer Battered Shrimp Sirloin Steak Flat Iron Steak Slow Smoked Prime Rib Onion Crusted Halibut
DIN E I N OR TAKE OUT Mon.-Thurs. 11am - 9pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am - 10pm S u n d a y Br u n c h 9 a m - 2 p m F U LL BA R • C H I LD R E N ’ S M EN U
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& RESTAURANT 309 E. Main St. • (970) 240-4339
FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT & BAR Live Music Most Weekends
On the Gunnison River 2674 North Highway 135, Gunnison 2.7 miles north of town on Hwy. 135
641-2493 Dinner Nightly from 5 p.m. Off Highway 50 in Montrose 103 Rose Lane, Montrose 1.2 miles east on Townsend & Main across from the San Juan Theatre
249-4381 Dinner nightly from 4 p.m.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER Monday – Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm
Reser vations Welcome Takeout Available
Gunnison & Montrose
4 O’clock Fridays FAC Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet Seasonal and Holidays (Call for reservations) Private Parties and Off premise catering FIND OUT MORE ABOUT
Garlic Mike’s cooking classes, special events and other specials www.garlicmikes.com
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Can’t get out of the office for lunch? We Deliver! No minimum order or delivery charge within 2 miles. Lunch 11 am-3 pm, Monday-Thursday • 11 am-2 pm, Friday Soup of the Day • Custom Wraps & Sandwiches • Weekly Specials
Take & Bake Dinners To Go
Fresh Salads! Baked Cookies & Cakes!
11 am-4 pm, Monday-Thursday • 11 am-2 pm, Friday Try one of our famous specialties! “Franchiladas” • Chicken Not So Little Pot Pie • King Ranch Chicken Casserole • Mama’s Meatloaf (by the pound) • Homemade Lasagna • And more!
Selections vary daily and change at the ‘whim of the chef’ but it’s always fresh and always good! Special orders welcome! Visit www.noonandnight.com for weekly specials & menu changes
Custom Catering Services for over 22 years in the Valley Choose from one of our 3 levels to fit any budget! Express • Expanded • Elite Great for: Corporate Lunches • Pharmaceutical Meetings • Seminars • Banquets • Weddings • Picnics • BBQ • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Grand Openings Box Lunches and Lake Powell Pack-ins, etc!
Call Fran Noonan for planning and details: 970-209-1380
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Located at Cobble Creek Golf Course 699 Cobble Dr., Montrose
252-0262
LUNCH: Tuesday - Friday 11am to 3pm DINNER: Friday - Saturday 5pm to 9pm LIGHT MEALS & APPETIZERS Lorenzo’s Pizza, Tomato-Basil Bruschetta
Experience what coffee can be when it is roasted and brewed in the same home and served by those who are passionate about offering only the finest. •
Gourmet Coffees & Espressos • Smoothies & Frappes • Teas, Pastries and more
SALADS, SANDWICHES & WRAPS Antipasto Salad, Italian Patty Melt, Ortega Chicken, Salmon Wrap, Grilled Vegetable Wrap
PASTA Chicken Penne with Gouda, Fettucini Alfredo, Quatro formaggi, Tortellini & Sausage
DESSERTS Spumoni Ice Cream, Italian Bread Pudding
SPECIALTIES OF THE HOUSE Served with your choice of Soup or Salad
Chicken Picatta Chicken Marsala Grilled Salmon Chicken & Cheese Cannelloni Grillled Rib Eye Steak
Sampling of Menu only Please call or stop by for full menu
LORENZO’S IS AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES
242 E. Main • 252-0812 On the corner of Main and Townsend www.joviscoffee.com S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 0 8 • D E S T I N AT I O N M O N T RO S E
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RED BARN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE CELEBRATING OUR 41ST ANNIVERSARY Voted Best in the Valley 2007 for Best Steak, Prime Rib and Hamburger Serving Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Serving Dinner Nightly Mon.-Sat. 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Brunch 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
~ WE SERVE ~ Steaks Prime Rib Fresh Seafood Italian Monster Burgers Main Dish Salads And More. We have a full bar and show up to six different sporting events at one time.
We serve Sterling Silver Premium Beef because we believe in serving the best. Here are some of the reasons why Sterling Silver Premium is the best: • Top quality – only the top 12% of all beef meets the stringent standards of Sterling Silver Premium Beef • Hand-selected for superior marbling, which ensures incredible taste and tenderness • Grain-fed in the high plains of North America and perfectly aged for premium flavor, tenderness and appearance • Beef is aged for a minimum of 21 days • Each individual cut is close-trimmed and vacuum-sealed to lock in freshness and flavor 1412 E. Main St., Montrose, CO • (970) 249-9202
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Golf & Country Club
Public Welcome Wednesday thru Saturday
Lunch ~ 11am to 2pm Dinner ~ 5pm to 10pm Sunday Brunch ~ 10am to 2pm Executive Chef, Thomas Blassingame
CASUALLY ELEGANT FINE DINING CALL FOR RESERVATIONS • 252-1010 2500 BRIDGES DRIVE
TUES. - SAT. 9:30AM - 4PM
1571 OGDEN RD., MONTROSE CO
TEE TIMES:
970-249-0919
252-8899
A Golfers Beer and Snack Shop
www.montrosebridges.com
225 S. PINE ST., TELLURIDE CO 970-728-0919
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(970) 249-RIBS
( 74 27 ) 1521 Oxbow Dr., Ste 165 Rib City® Signature Sides . . . . All entrees are served with our signature garlic toast &
choice of any two: cole slaw, fries, baked beans, baked potato (after 4pm), corn cobette, applesauce or ripe sliced tomatoes.
1 Full Rack of Baby Back Ribs Tender to the bone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.99 1 1/2 Racks Baby Back Ribs "Quite Simply the Best You've Ever Had" . .19.99
Great Sandwiches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All sandwiches are served with fries. Bar-B-Q Chicken Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 Lunch Specials . . . . . . . . . Served with fries, garlic bread & your choice Rib City Riblet Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.99 of cole slaw or baked beans. Bar-B-Q St. Louis Style Ribs . . . . . . 13.99 Bar-B-Q Pork Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 Bar-B-Q Beef Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.49 Bar-B-Q Pork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29 Smoked Turkey Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.49 Bar-B-Q Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29 Rib City Sirloin Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 Smoked Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29 The Black Angus Steak Burger . . . . . 7.49 Grilled Chicken Sandwich . . . . . . . . . 7.49 Hot Diggety Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.49 Sloppy City Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.29 Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich . . . . . . . . . 7.99 The Big Fish Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
Bar-B-Q Combinations . . . .Pick Two 13.99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pick Three 15.99 Rib & Rib Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.99 Tony's Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.99 Fried Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.99 Shrimp and Ribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.99 Feast for Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.99
Served daily from 11 am - 4 pm
Rib City Riblets Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 Bar-B-Q Pork Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.69 Bar-B-Q Beef Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.69 Bar-B-Q Chicken Plate . . . . . . . . . . . 6.49 Smoked Turkey Breast Plate . . . . . . . 6.69 Baby Back Rib Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 Bar-B-Q Chicken & Pork or Beef . . . . 8.49 Fried Chicken Tender Basket . . . . . . . 7.49 Beans and Franks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.69 Grilled Chicken Breast . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.89
Rib City Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.49 Crispy Shrimp Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 Smoked Turkey Deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 Smoked Beef Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.49 Chicken on the Greens . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99 Bar-B-Q Chicken & Salad . . . . . . . . . 6.29
Sampling of Menu only • Please call, stop by or visit us at www.ribcity.com for full menu
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Brook Moyer, left, and Bob Hooper train their telescopes on the night sky's stars, galaxies and planets at a Black Canyon Astronomical Society Star Party at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
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…Show and Tell…
Picture yourself as one of the role models you see here.
Take the time and get involved! Talk to kids about not drinking. “Talk, they’ll listen.” nderage rinking/Drug ask orce Substance Free ~ Healthy Community
For more information: (970) 249-0709 Paid for by SAMHSA, Drug Free Communities Support Program and the State of Colorado, ADAD, Persistent Drunk Driving.