Cindy Hoppe, manager of Bray Property Management in Grand Junction, attended the National Association of Residential Property Managers brokers and owners convention in Las Vegas. Founded in 1988, the association provides educational, networking and public relations services to residential property managers. “This conference was instrumental in defining the elements of a successful property management business, […]
Jeffrey Nakano, an orthopaedic surgeon with Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates, has been selected as the 2013 Physician of the Year at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. Doctors who practice at St. Mary’s select the Physician of the Year based on such factors as dedication to patients and the overall health of the community. Nakano […]
Janette McClaskey, program manager of volunteer services at Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, has earned the Certified Volunteer Administration (CVA) designation. McClaskey joins a group of 1,200 individuals who’ve earned the credential from the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. Candidates must demonstrate their knowledge in accountability, human resources and organizational management and […]
Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the top-performing agent for February at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions as well as the most new listings during February. She has earned recognition as the top agent for two consecutive months. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. and […]
Shardai Lambert has joined the Family Health West hospital in Fruita as a medical laboratory technician. Lambert brings to her new duties experience working for Lifepoint Hospitals and Havasu Regional Medical Center. She holds a degree in medical laboratory technology from Intellitec Medical Institute in Colorado Springs. Lambert said she’s pleased to join Family Health […]
Ultimate Health & Wellness has opened in Suite 172 of the Crossroads Building at 2754 Compass Drive in Grand Junction Cheri LeFevre, a wellness coach and licensed professional counselor, will offer coaching services designed to guide and encourage clients to overcome behavioral and emotional barriers in achieving their weight, health and fitness goals. LeFevre brings […]
Submissions will be accepted through 5 p.m. May 31 for artwork that will be used to promote the 2013 Fruita Fall Festival. The Fruita Fall Festival Committee will select the winning artwork on the basis of creativity and originality in reflecting the festival theme of Fruita of Tomorrow. The artwork will be used on posters […]
Kannah Creek Brewing Co. in Grand Junction has scheduled a benefit event starting at 5 p.m. April 1. Kannah Creek Brewing will open a special Ferkin keg of beer. Proceeds from the sale of that beer will go to the Center for Independence, a Grand Junction organization that has since 1982 helped people with disabilities […]
An annual event showcasing the Colorado wine industry has been scheduled for June 8 at Infinity Park in Glendale. The Colorado Urban Winefest will serve as the capstone event of the third annual Colorado Wine Week set for June 2 to 8. More than 40 Colorado wineries are expected to participate in the winefest and […]
Wells Fargo & Co. donated a total of $4.3 million to 1,200 nonprofit organizations in Colorado in 2012, the financial services company announced. Wells Fargo employees donated an additional $1.3 million as well as a total of 28,000 hours in volunteer services. Part of the effort came in response to wildfires that occurred last year. […]