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Like us on Facebook! Visit us online at montrosemirror.com! Please Support our Advertisers! Fresh News forWant Busylocal news? People Read The- MontroseWeekly Mirror, on weeklyMondays! on Mondays! © Issue No. 289 Sept. 10 2018 www.montrosecounty.net BANK PROMOTION TO HELP TEACHERS GOES VIRAL Mirror staff report www.voahealthservices.org MONTROSE-In a report released earlier this year by the United States Department of Education, 94 percent of public school teachers reported spend- ing their own money on classroom materials. On average, those teachers spent around $479. Here on the Western Slope, one local bank is do- ing something to help educators offset those costs. www.tristategt.org Alpine Bank recently announced a Teacher Reim- bursement Promotion for educators in the Mont- rose, Delta and Ouray county schools. To qualify, teachers must either have an existing Alpine Bank Liberty checking account with direct deposit, or open a new one, said Alpine Bank Mar- keting pro Lori Bachmann. In return, Alpine Bank will reimburse those teachers for up to $200 worth www.alpinebank.com of classroom supplies. The recent announcement of a promotion by Alpine Bank, above, to reimburse teachers for up to $200 in News of the Teacher Reimbursement Program classroom supplies drew a strong response from the drew so much interest (an ad for the promotion local community. generated more than 16,000 Continued pg 5 www.smpa.com CITY CONSIDERS ASSISTANCE TO SOME HOME BUYERS; “WHO DO WE WANT IN THESE HOMES?” Sunset Mesa Water tank to be replaced with 140-foot-tall standpipe By Gail Marvel www.scottsprinting.com MONTROSE-City Council Work Sessions are normally held on the Monday prior to the regular council meeting on Tues- day. However, the Labor Day holiday necessitated moving this work session to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, which was then followed by the regular city council meeting at 6 p.m. www.montrosehospital.com Discussion Items Montrose Airport Economic Impact Study Report – Colorado Flights Alliance (CFA) Chief Officer Matt Skinner. Busi- ness Research Division, Leeds School of Director of Business Innovation Chelsea Rosty used a whiteboard to Business, University of Colorado Boulder prompt council discussion on Single-Family Housing Incentive Poli- and RRC Associates cies. Photo by Gail Marvel. of Boulder reported Continued pg 16 www.montrosedowntown.com in this Gail Marvel’s City and County Art Goodtimes’ Regional Local Events issue Answering the Call series! government! Up Bear Creek! News Briefs! Calendar! The Montrose Mirror | September 10, 2018 Page 2 ANSWERING THE CALL: MCSO DEPUTY LEO PETERS By Gail Marvel through I was hired by Montrose Sheriff’s MONTROSE-Montrose County Sheriff’s Office on a conditional contract.” He Office (MCSO) Deputy Leo Peters grew up laughed and said, “The condition was that in California where he came from a broken I would graduate!” Peters has been with home, followed by a difficult foster care MCSO just over three years and is certified experience. He said, “As long as I can re- as a Driving Instructor. member I wanted to be in law enforce- Peters finds his biggest stressor is balanc- ment, but my parents and foster parents ing family with his work schedule. Howev- were not supportive. My foster dad did er, in the area of work-related stress he encourage me in whatever I wanted to be. feels the weight on his shoulders right He told me if my dream job was to be a before he makes an arrest. He said, trash man, that I’d be happy being a trash “When you’re making an arrest you are man. He supported my decision after I taking away someone’s freedom. I need to made the decision.” In 1999, between make sure I have all the facts. There are high school and college, Peters vacationed certain crimes in Colorado that require an in Montrose. He said, “I stayed for a cou- arrest. I have to make sure that the evi- ple of weeks, met my future wife and nev- dence is there, rather than just someone er left.” trying to get another person in trouble.” Peters was attending the police academy The most enjoyable aspect of his job is when the attacks on September 11 oc- the variety. He said, “The fact that you curred, “I changed my career from law never know what you are dealing with. No enforcement to the military.” Peters call is ever the same. I can be doing an served in the Air Force for 12 and a half interview one minute and looking for a MCSO Deputy Leo Peters. Courtesy photo. years, moved back to Montrose in 2015 lost child the next.” and once again found himself back in the In general, Peters feel the skill set that claim them.” Delta-Montrose Police Academy. He said, serves him well is his life experience. He As for career goals Peters said, “I’m hap- “POST [Colorado Peace Officers Standards said, “I grew up in a pretty rough house- py with where I am right now. I’m a mem- and Training] certification expires after hold and on a personal level I can relate to ber of the Air National Guard and attend three years, so I had to go through the a lot of the people we deal with. Because monthly training meetings in Aurora [CO]. academy all over again.” I’ve been there I know what they are going I have four more years to go and that Comparing the two academy experiences through, or I know someone who has been leaves little time to get more training in SO Peters said, “There was more structure. there. I’m empathetic.” office.” New statutes had come into place that When not working, Peters likes to hang In a message to citizens Peters said, “If were area specific. The first time I was just out with family. He said, “I de-stress with you see something, say something. Prop- 21 years-old and not mature enough to home improvement projects. My wife col- erty crimes on construction job sites are handle the job. The second time when I lects pets so there’s always a new pen, heartbreaking. People lose all the tools got to the end I had more excitement ra- cage or hutch to build. I enjoy the fact that and equipment they’ve accumulated over ther than nervousness.” Peters laughed it makes her happy.” The Peters’ menager- a lifetime. If you see someone prowling and said, “There was a group of us who ie of pets includes chickens, goats and around the area let us know so we can were older, so we all had the same aches ducks. Peters said, “I have two dogs that check it out. Don’t wait for a week. No tip and pains.” Peters used the GI Bill to are my buddies, a German Shepherd and a is too small and it might lead to people attend the second academy, “Halfway Mastiff. My kids have cats…but I don’t getting their stuff back.” All original content material is protected by copyright. No reprints without permission.© Publisher: Caitlin Switzer, Weekly pre-share Circulation 10,800+ Note: Opinion/Editorial letters & Commentary do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Mirror owners or contributors. We do welcome all points of view and encourage contributions. 970-275-0646 www.montrosemirror.com [email protected] Webmaster PJ Fagen The Montrose Mirror | September 10, 2018 Page 3 The Montrose Mirror | September 10, 2018 Page 4 REGIONAL NEWS BRIEFS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SAYS THANK YOU ‘MONTROSE ROCKS!’ Special to the Mirror Montrose “Rocks”! is a local Facebook group, with over 2,500 members, that decorates rocks and hides them as a fun community activity. If you find a rock, you can keep it or re-hide it; the group just asks you to snap a photo of where you found it and post it to its Facebook page. The group also holds fundraisers where members paint rocks to be auctioned off to benefit a local non-profit. The group held an auction on August 4, 2018 with all proceeds benefitting The Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club. Between rock pur- chases and donations, Montrose “Rocks”! raised $500 for the Club! The Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club appreciates the generosity of the group. For more information on The Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bcbgc.org. For more information on Mont- rose “Rocks”! visit the group’s Facebook page. FIRE RESTRICTIONS LIFTED FOR TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE Special to the Mirror MOUNTAIN VILLAGE – In conjunction with unincorporated San Miguel County, the Town of Mountain Village lifted all Fire Re- strictions on Wednesday, Sept. 5 due to recent rainfall and decreased fire danger across the county. “Town officials are pleased to lift restrictions and want to thank our community members and guests for their patience andi- dil gence during this unusually dry season and ask to please be fire safe,” said Marketing & Business Development Director, Bill Kight. For information on current conditions, future town restrictions for the Town of Mountain Village, and emergency preparedness information, please visit https://townofmountainvillage.com/current-conditions. The Montrose Mirror | September 10, 2018 Page 5 BANK PROMOTION TO HELP TEACHERS GOES VIRAL From pg 1 views on the Mirror Facebook site alone) teachers should present receipts for sup- Montrose, Ouray and Delta counties, the that Bachmann said she returned to her plies purchased after the date the account program is open to teachers in Durango office after Labor Day weekend to nearly was opened, Bachmann said. Expenses will and Telluride schools, she said. 400 email and phone messages.