Hospital receives no penalties under new program

Community Hospital in Grand Junction received no penalties under a new federal program that cuts Medicare payments for higher-than-expected patient readmission rates. Community Hospital received a 0 percent (0%) penalty for each of three report dates, the only hospital in Mesa County listed on the reports to do so. “This report measures our readmission performance […]

What’s the buzz? Honeybee festival

The buzz returns to Palisade with an annual festival that once again will focus on honeybees and their benefits and products. The Palisade International Honeybee Festival is scheduled for April 12 and 13 with events at several venues. “This is an affordable, fun way to engage the whole family,” said Juliann Adams, director of the […]

Bank joins in financial literacy initiative

A Western Colorado Bank once again has joined in a national initiative offering financial literacy education to youth. “We’re happy to provide financial education opportunities to the youth of our communities,” said Pete Waller, president and chief executive officer of First National Bank of the Rockies. “Children learn spending habits early, and the goal of […]

Health and wellness coach launches venture

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 sought for Fruita festival artwork

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 […]

Brewing company to open keg for benefit event

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 […]

Vintage event coming to new venue

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 tallies Colorado contributions

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. […]