Maureen O’Driscoll, public library director by Kathryn R. Burke [Ouray, Colo. January 19, 2016] Maureen O‘Driscoll is the Director of the Ouray Public Library. It’s a good fit. “I love books. I love being around books. I love talking about books. I especially like talking about books with patrons,” Maureen said. Her path to […]
Sharon Neville, executive producer From chimps to celebrities—a whole lotta fun on an adventurous road by Kathryn R. Burke [Ouray, Colo. February 21, 2017] Her goal was to be an executive producer. “That’s every producer’s dream,” Sharon said, “to earn that title” and get to wear the gold badge that goes with it. Along the […]
Brenda Miller, Roubideau Rim Wildlife Rescue Story by Kathryn R. Burke [Olathe, Colo. January 21. 2014] Brenda Miller is the Director and Licensed Wildlife Rehabiliator of Roubideau Rim Wildlife Rescue, near Olathe, Colo. RRWR is a 501c3 non profit organization licensed by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). “We […]
Susan Long, (former*) Ouray County Fairgrounds and Event Center Manager Story by Kathryn R. Burke [Ridgway, Colo. October 15, 2013] Susan Lee Long is the current Manager of the Ouray County 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds in Ridgway, Colorado. She has been in this position for almost eight years. She also resides in Ridgway. As […]
Rosemary Litz, lavender grower/entrepreneur Story by Kathryn R. Burke [Grand Junction, Colo. May 19. 2015] Rosemary Litz is an inspiration. A creative thinker and unique entrepreneur, Litz turned love of lavender into a thriving business. She first encountered the fragrant herb on a visit to Oregon, where there are numerous lavender growers and an active […]
Tamara Knutsen, Ouray County Building Inspector Story by Kathryn R. Burke [Ouray, Colo. Nov. 13. 2013] Tamara Knutson followed a fairly direct path to get to where she is today. After graduating a BS in Resource Management, she went to work for the Department of Natural Resources in Wisconson for two years. She then joined […]
Melanie Kline, Welcome Home Montrose/Warrior’s Resource Center by Kathryn R. Burke [Montrose, Colo. Feb. 18, 2014] “It was a Sunday morning, I was watching television and I saw this video about wounded warriors returning home and how hard it was for them. I started thinking – what could we do to help them and their […]
Jan Einboden, Jan’s Auto Story and photos by Kathryn R. Burke [Montrose, Colo. April 16, 2013] She’s almost a household word in the Montrose area. Wherever you go, you see Jan’s Auto plates on more than half the cars you pass on the road. And a whole bunch more parked in neighborhoods or slipped into a […]
Connie Hunt, Ouray County Administrator By Kathryn R. Burke A Balancing Act. [Ouray Colo., April 21. 2015] Connie Hunt comes from a family of eight, so learning to balance people, tasks, and time comes naturally. And with a background of nine years in banking, 25 consecutive years in county administration, and a masters degree in public […]
Colleen Hollenbeck, Ouray County Coroner Courage and Compassion Story by Kathryn R. Burke [Ouray, Colo. March 15,2016] Collen Hollenbeck is now on her second term as elected coroner and has held that position since 2011. Before that, she served as deputy coroner under Gary Miller, who suggested she run when he retired from the […]