Ann Wright

Grand Junction

Features Editor at Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

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Articles

Memorial Day events honor service, family

1 week ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

Monday was a day to remember. It was a day for red, white and blue, salutes and thoughtful words, for remembering those who died while serving our country. Memorial Day began with a morning wreath floating ceremony along the Colorado River by the local branch of the Fleet Reserve Association and a memorial service and flyover at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado. It continued with an afternoon event at the Western Region One Source and another event at Palisade Memorial Park.
Grand Valley girl recognized for earning patches through American Legion Auxiliary program

1 week ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

Marley Abbott was pretty thrilled about the dunk tank that was part of her 9th birthday party on SundayMay 25. Who will be in the tank? “Me mostly,” she promptly said with a grin during an interview last week. Since she’s a softball player, it will be a softball-themed party with a red velvet cake, sunflower seeds and Cracker Jacks. Her birthday falls on Memorial Day weekend, however with the dunk in the offing, the holiday wasn’t the first thing on her mind.
Turning the tassel: 2025 could be peak for high school graduate numbers

3 weeks ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

On Saturday, May 17, CMU confer 1,668 degrees on 1,478 graduates during two ceremonies The keynote speaker will be Ben Steele, a CMU graduate and tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL. Here are some 2025 graduate details from CMU: Of the degrees awarded, there will be 489 certificates, 191 associate, 901 baccalaureate, 4 graduate certificates and 83 masters. 441 are CMU Tech students receiving 547 degrees or certificates. 44% of CMU’s spring 2025 graduates are first generation.
CMU's Rowdy Brass Band is going 'big time'

4 weeks ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

The Rowdy Brass Band will play from noon to 1 p.m. today on the stage at Fifth and Main streets during the Rides and Vibes festival downtown. Rowdy Brass also will play a show at 7:30 p.m. today at Asteria Theatre, 864 Bunting Ave. This show will include the Mesa Brass Band, which similar to Rowdy Brass and was formed because of the popularity of the original band.
CMU music theatre director welcomes a new stage

1 month ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

Homecoming + Farewell: Mesa OutLoud! Reunion Concert will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Robinson Theatre in Colorado Mesa University’s Moss Performing Arts Center, 1221 N. 12th St. It will feature both CMU students and alumni as director Jeremy Franklin’s prepares to move on to new opportunities and the vocal ensemble Mesa OutLoud! goes on hiatus.
Cry foul: Tennis players seek solution for foul baseballs hitting Canyon View courts

1 month ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

She whipped around to see her friend on the opposite end of the tennis court ducking and dodging the high bounce of baseball that had hit the court about a foot away from her. They had been playing a doubles match, members of a USTA league team getting some practice on two of Canyon View Park’s four north courts on a beautiful April 7 evening. The team even considered themselves fortunate to get courts 14 and 15 that Monday. “Those were the only courts available in town,” Thornton said.
Getting Rowdy: CMU students select new, younger live mascot

1 month ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

If the other guys are getting snacks — buckets full of edible inducement to get Sr. Loin, Kenny and J’Quan into their halters and loaded up for an event — then Redbull is craning his neck wanting the other calves’ food. He wants it even when he already has his halter on, is all ready to go and had his own treats. “He’s a foodie,” said Sydney Fonte, a sophomore at Colorado Mesa University and vice president of the Rowdy Wranglers. Until Thursday, Redbull had to share snacks and treats.
BOOK NOTES: APRIL 26

1 month ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

Event planned for ‘Changemakers’ authorA talk and book signing are set to feature the Colorado author of “Changemakers Wanted: Your Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Ethical Change.”Meet author Danaya Wilson at this event from 2–4 p.m. today, April 26, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road. Wilson is the co-founder and chief executive officer of BetterCertify, which is based on the Front Range.
Coming home: Mother Teresa Place nearly ready residents

1 month ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

The scent of new carpet is about to give way to the aroma of dinner cooking or of clean laundry tumbling out of a dryer. The scents and sounds of home are about to become a reality at Mother Teresa Place. In the coming days, residents will move into the downtown apartment building, leaving chronic homelessness behind and opening the door to a place they can call their own. The front exterior of the Mother Teresa Place is seen on April 11.
Book Notes: April 19

1 month ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

The upcoming Earth Day Community and the Arts Gathering will include a reading featuring a lineup of local and regional writers. The event will go from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, April 19, at Confluence Studios, 660 White Ave., with eco-friendly demos, make-and-take projects, booths and a pop-up art exhibit.