Robert Matticks, a 21-year-old Grand Junction man who’s worked with the Western Colorado Conservation Corps for two seasons, has been selected as Corps Member of the Year. “We can count on Robert to show up on time, go to the field with his crew and work hard on our varied projects no matter what,” said […]
Jerry Hamilton, Tom Oliver and Ken Palmer have joined the board of directors of Family Health West in Fruita. “We are both excited and honored to welcome Jerry, Tom and Ken to the Family Health West board. They represent the integrity, good will and leadership that we value as an organization,” said Mark Francis, president […]
Aaron Hoffman has joined the Grand Junction Downtown Partnership as marketing and communications director. Hoffman succeeds Kathy Dirks, who retired at the end of last year. He’ll be responsible for marketing and promoting the downtown business improvement district and downtown events. He’ll also serve as the primary point of contact for information about downtown Grand […]
Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the best-selling agent during January at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions as well as new listings during the month. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, call 245-7777 or visit the website located at www.HeidenHomes.com.
Kitt Woods, a computer support specialist with Hilltop Community Resources, has earned the 2012 Mission Award from the Grand Junction organization. Woods was selected from among 12 employees who received monthly Mission Awards from Hilltop. Woods received the annual award at an employee banquet. During 2012, Woods was involved in overhauling the telephone and radio […]
Jera Gross has won the latest Art for Health competition conducted by Family Health West, and her artwork will be displayed in the Family Health West hospital in Fruita. While Gross works in many mediums, she prefers watercolors. She has lived in the Grand Valley since 1951 and began painting in 1989. “We are thrilled […]
Cheryl Dean has joined Family Health West in Fruita as director of adult extended care. Dean holds a degree in nutritional sciences from Cornell University and completed her dietetic internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the teaching hospital at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Dean subsequently worked nine years in long-term care as a dietitian […]
Rib City, a barbecue restaurant chain that operates five locations in Western Colorado, will once again serve ribs, pulled pork sandwiches and other fare at the spring training venue for the Boston Red Sox. Rib City is among the official concession vendors at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla. Founded in Fort Meyers, Rib City […]
The Ditch & Reservoir Company Alliance — a nonprofit organization serving ditch, lateral and reservoir companies as well as irrigation districts — has scheduled its annual convention for March 6 to 8 at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. The convention, titled “Water for Food — Food for Life,” will cover a variety of […]
David Shepard of Major Mortgage and Jay Muller of Primerica in Grand Junction have scheduled an educational open house. The event is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Major Mortgage office at 2474 Patterson Road, Suite 200. Participants will learn how to take charge of their financial futures through presentations on […]