Tickets are on sale for a benefit barbecue and blues celebration set for Sept. 4 at the Gateway Canyons resort in Gateway. Tickets for BBQ Blues sell for $20 each and are available at City Market stores. Admission at the gate will be $25. Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project to help military veterans […]
Registration is under way for a twice-yearly fund-raising event at Herberger’s. The department store has scheduled its next Community Day for Nov. 13. Participating nonprofit groups can sign up at the Web site at www.communitydayevent.com to sell savings books and raise money for their activities. Participating groups sell savings books for $5. The books contain a […]
Family Health West in Fruita now offers fitness classes designed specifically for older adults. SilverSneakers classes are set for 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the nursing home at 228 N. Cherry St. “Participants should wear comfortable clothing, rubber-soled shoes and bring water,” said Susie Ziegler, a certified SilverSneakers senior advisor and instructor. “It’s […]
United Country RealQuest Realty in Grand Junction ranked first in Colorado and 23rd nationally among United Country offices for sales during the first half of 2010. “Even though the economy hasn’t quite normalized, we’ve focused on the things we can control, like providing outstanding customer service and superior marketing programs,” said Craig Ginter, who owns […]
Lynn Kleager and Greg Keller, both accountants and principals with Dalby, Wendland & Co. have earned certification in financial forensics from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Keller also earned certification in business valuation services. Forensic accounting services include collecting, analyzing and evaluating evidence as well as interpreting and communicating findings in a courtroom, […]
Bobby Ulibarri was the top sales agent in July for Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Ulibarri has served the Grand Valley real estate market since 1996. He is registered in the professions section of the National Association of Realtors. He is bilingual and has advanced training in regional urban planning. Reach him […]
Tony Heathco was honored as the Family Health West employee of the month for August. Heathco works as a day shift supervisor at the Oaks, an assisted living facility operated by Family Health West in Fruita. He oversees the day-to-day duties of employees and the well-being of residents there. Heathco joined Family Health West in […]
Five new members have joined the Western Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). The five are: Mary Ellen Fern, E&E Door&Window; Vicky Gannon, All Types Concrete Work; Imelda Mulholland, Hoskin, Farina & Kampf; Linda Patterson, Moody Valley Insurance; and Cheryl Powell, Labor Ready. An international professional association that promotes the […]
American National Bank has honored two employees — one for her service on the job, the other for her service as a volunteer. Besty Madden was selected as the employee of the quarter. Lauri Horn received the Community Corps Award. Madden, retail administrator for the Western Colorado region, received the award for the second quarter. […]
Marillac Clinic will participate in a program offering dental insurance for children from low- and middle-income families in Mesa County. Offered in collaboration with the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Smile-a-bration program, the insurance will cover up to $1,000 worth of dental care with no copayment. Enrollment is required. Kristy Schmidt, director of community and […]