🌱 Police Shooting On Sandra Ave. + RV Fire + Submit A Calendar Photo

Morning, Grand Junction! Today’s National Gingersnap Day; did you know that while they’ve been around for a while, the first written mention of an American Gingersnap was in 1805? I'm here with your Saturday edition of the Grand Junction Patch newsletter, filled with news about these stories and more...

• ⬅️ Lincoln Park pickleball courts.
• 🔥 Spring Creek fire update.
• 🤔 Deputies shot a man on his own property.

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☀️ But first, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 94 Low: 63.

⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Around Grand Junction

• Lucky Me Super Store at 2902 Patterson Road, $3.49
• Happy Stop Super Store at 2714 US-50, $3.49
• Sam’s Club at 1040 Independent Ave., $3.59

🥤 Summer Drink Poll!
It’s heating up! Besides water, what is your favorite summertime drink? So far, 23.5 percent like frozen margaritas. Another 17.6 percent each like lemonade, an Arnold Palmer, or Coca-Cola. For 11.8 percent, iced tea is the drink of choice. The final 5.9 percent each grab an ice-cold beer or watermelon punch.

📰 Here are the top stories in Grand Junction today:

1. A neighbor in the 2900 block of Sandra Avenue set fire to a vehicle on his property. Mesa County sheriff’s deputies drove out to the location just after 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Firefighters arrived as well. A deputy shot the man; “a criminal investigation launched by a 21st Judicial District team will determine whether the use of force was legally justified.” (The Denver Post)
2. Firefighters also responded to Orchard Mesa on Thursday. Around 12:30 p.m., they received reports of an RV on fire in the area of B Road and Clymer Drive. Reportedly, “the person driving the RV saw smoke and pulled over, and the vehicle caught on fire.” Nobody was hurt, but we don’t know what caused the fire. (KJCT)
3. Spring Creek Fire update: The fire that was first reported on June 24 is now 21 percent contained. Because neighbors said they wanted to help out, authorities wanted you to know that the firefighters have what they need. This includes food and supplies. However, local first responders and wildland firefighters may not. Folks wanting to help should connect with the local fire district. (Spring Creek Fire, 2)
4. Pickleball enthusiasts will find the last remaining Lincoln Park tennis courts converted for pickleball play. This brings the number of courts to 20. Besides that, there’ll also be LED lights that allow for later evening play. (NBC)
5. Do you like to take photos? The city wants you to submit some great shots for the annual calendar. “Categories for photograph submission have broadened to include landscapes, cityscapes, and city events.” You have until Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. to submit photos electronically. (The Daily Sentinel/paywall, City of Grand Junction)

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📆 Today in Grand Junction:

Saturday, July 1

• Cross Orchards Market at the Museums of Western Colorado (8 AM)
• Fireworks Bean Bag Toss for kids at The Home Depot (9 AM)
• Chow Down Pet Supplies hosts a Grand Rivers Humane Dog Adoption Event (10 AM)
• Paranormal Cirque performs at Mesa Mall (6:30 or 9:30 PM)
• Orchard Mesa Cruisers hosts The General Of Dope House Records (7 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Last year, retired GJPD Officer Isaac Gallegos suffered a medical emergency and continues on his road to recovery. Thank you to community member Shawn Camp for your generous donation and support to the Gallegos family." (Grand Junction PD)
• "District 51's Outdoor Wilderness Lab needs who? They need you! Looking for someone who is passionate about the outdoors and bringing that learning right to our students. For more information about the OWL Instructor position, please visit: http://bit.ly/OWLinstructor." (District 51)
• "180 people on average go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July Fourth holiday. Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks. Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully." (GJ Fire Department)
• "The Palisade Board of Trustees approved a conditional use permit at a meeting Tuesday evening for a proposed wine museum at the former Plum Creek location at 3708 G Road." (The Daily Sentinel)
• "Don't Give Thieves the Keys! Most auto thefts are crimes of opportunity, a criminal act committed when a perpetrator sees a chance to commit a crime spontaneously. Many of these thefts can be prevented." (GJPD)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all Tuesday morning for another update!

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Christ follower. Wife. Book dragon. Proud supporter of the Oxford comma.

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