Ray Rickard and Jeptha Sheene, real estate agents with Re/Max 4000 in Grand Junction, attended the Re/Max Commercial World Symposium in Denver. Rickard has worked as a commercial agent for Re/Max for 20 years. Reach him at 250-1128. Sheene has worked seven years in the Grand Junction market. Reach her at 261-9474.
Sixteen prominent Grand Valley men, among them business owners, have joined in a new campaign to raise awareness about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Mesa County Domestic Violence Task Force invited the 16 to pose for black and white photographs taken by Dorsey Coe. The photographs, along with quotes reflecting their […]
A man with more than 18 years of experience in the ski and travel industries has been hired as the new general manager of the Powderhorn Ski Resort. Daren Cole is expected to assume his new duties on Oct. 24. Cole most recently served as vice president of sales and marketing at Crested Butte Mountain […]
The Western Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction has elected board officers and directors for the 2011-2012 year. The officers are: Kathy Chiono, Eagle Construction and Pine Country, president; Elaine Harris, Bank of Colorado, vice president; Alice Lobato, Nick Lobato Carpenter/Builder, treasurer; and Mitzi Kenyon, Overhead Door, secretary. Wanda Graham of […]
Grand Valley businesses have joined in a fall fund-raising campaign for the Roice-Hurst Humane Society. Through October, participating businesses will sell paper paws for $1. Proceeds will go to the animal shelter and its mission to provide a safe haven for abandoned and relinquished pets. A list of participating businesses and more information is available […]
Orders will be accepted until Oct. 31 for the Compassion Project, a fund-raiser benefitting those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Collectible mugs feature the original artwork of Crawford artist Hendrika Cegielski. The mugs come with coffee as well as dried fruit, lip balm, lotion, snack foods and other items. Mugs sell for $15, […]
Information about corn mazes, pumpkin patches and other fall farm activities in Colorado is available online at www.coloradoagritourism.com. The Colorado Department of Agriculture offers a variety of resources on the Web site, including lists of bird-watching trails, farmers’ markets, harvest festivals and wineries.
The latest version of an annual hay directory is now available to connect producers and buyers in Colorado. Published by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the hay directory features nearly 100 hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide hay related products and services. The directory is available online at www.coloradoagriculture.com/hay or by […]
The Western Slope Center for Children and American National Protective Service will offer a personal safety class for women. The two-hour class is set for 9 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Colorado Mesa University Center near 12th Street and Elm Avenue in Grand Junction. Admission is $25 for a team of two female participants ages […]
Main Street Bagels in Grand Junction plans a fund-raiser for Hope of the Grand Valley. Main Street Bagels will donate 5 percent of proceeds from breakfast, lunch or dinner on Oct. 15 to Hope of the Grand Valley. The Christian-based nonprofit organization helps connect people in need with services offered by the faith community and […]