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• Support the following local arts and crafts businesses at Lincoln Park Barn Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Handmade Holiday “The Biggest, Little Art & Craft Fair on the Western Slope”: Summit Sensations (candles), Jaybird Designs (crochet items), The Lavender Lady (lavender products), Simply Fun Creations, Lori's Designs (magnetic jewelry), Mellon Patch Enterprise (wearable art), The Paint Spot (hand-painted ceramics), Cat's Creations (pillows and fleece throws), Casual Gal (sterling silver jewelry) and more.
• Bo Stohler, personal trainer, has been named Gold's Gym in Clifton November employee of the month. Stohler is a graduate of Mesa State College where he also played basketball. He is AFPA certified and specializes in weight loss, muscle definition and toning.
Aaron Poust, front desk lead, has been named Gold's Gym in Grand Junction November employee of the month. Poust is a full-time radiology student at Mesa State College. He's been with Gold's for 10 months.
• Grand Junction area teachers get a special treat Nov. 12-15 at Dressbarn, located in the Canyon View Marketplace. The store is holding a special V.I.P. (Very Indulgent Party) shopping event for educators. At the V.I.P. shopping celebration, teachers will be warmly welcomed with fun and fashion, get tips on how to make the most of their wardrobe, and be pampered with incredible personal service. Plus, they'll enjoy 15 percent off their entire purchase.
• The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has extended the registration deadline for its 2010 China trip to Nov. 15. The Chamber is giving more community members the opportunity to sign up for the 10-day trip departing in April 2010. For a one-time fee of $2,350 per person, the springtime trip includes roundtrip international airfare, 4- and 5-star hotel accommodations, three meals each day, deluxe bus tours and guides, as well as entrance fees to tourist attractions. If interested, e-mail Shari at sharim@gjchamber.org, or call 263-2919 to reserve your place.
• The next Fruita Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours and Annual Elections event is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at The End Zone Sports Pub, 152 S. Mesa in Fruita. Cost is $6 in advance or $9 at the door. To RSVP, call 858-3894.
• Family Health West Hospital Laboratory in Fruita has been awarded an accreditation by the College of American Pathologists based on the results of a recent onsite inspection.
Phyllis Pool, laboratory director, was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the “excellence of the services being provided.”
“We are proud of this accomplishment,“ said Pool, “Our hospital is one of nearly 7,000 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide.”
The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program began in the early 1960s and is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent than the government's own inspection program.
During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the laboratory's records and quality control procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine employee qualifications, the lab's equipment, facilities, safety program and safety record, as well as the overall management of the laboratory.
Transwest Trucks of Grand Junction is pleased to announce the addition of Parts Manager Dan Wieseler to its team of professionals. Wieseler has more than 32 years of experience in the heavy duty parts industry having worked in the Grand Junction area since 1977.
Transwest Trucks, located at 2236 Sanford Drive, is a full-line dealer on the Western Slope for sales, parts and service of Freightliner and Western Star trucks & Great Dane, Mac, Trail King, Galyean, Dakota & CTS trailers — specializing in both new and used heavy and medium duty trucks and trailers. Stop by and join in welcoming Dan to Transwest, or call 256-1081.
• Bo Stohler, personal trainer, has been named Gold's Gym in Clifton November employee of the month. Stohler is a graduate of Mesa State College where he also played basketball. He is AFPA certified and specializes in weight loss, muscle definition and toning.
Aaron Poust, front desk lead, has been named Gold's Gym in Grand Junction November employee of the month. Poust is a full-time radiology student at Mesa State College. He's been with Gold's for 10 months.
• Grand Junction area teachers get a special treat Nov. 12-15 at Dressbarn, located in the Canyon View Marketplace. The store is holding a special V.I.P. (Very Indulgent Party) shopping event for educators. At the V.I.P. shopping celebration, teachers will be warmly welcomed with fun and fashion, get tips on how to make the most of their wardrobe, and be pampered with incredible personal service. Plus, they'll enjoy 15 percent off their entire purchase.
• The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has extended the registration deadline for its 2010 China trip to Nov. 15. The Chamber is giving more community members the opportunity to sign up for the 10-day trip departing in April 2010. For a one-time fee of $2,350 per person, the springtime trip includes roundtrip international airfare, 4- and 5-star hotel accommodations, three meals each day, deluxe bus tours and guides, as well as entrance fees to tourist attractions. If interested, e-mail Shari at sharim@gjchamber.org, or call 263-2919 to reserve your place.
• The next Fruita Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours and Annual Elections event is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at The End Zone Sports Pub, 152 S. Mesa in Fruita. Cost is $6 in advance or $9 at the door. To RSVP, call 858-3894.
• Family Health West Hospital Laboratory in Fruita has been awarded an accreditation by the College of American Pathologists based on the results of a recent onsite inspection.
Phyllis Pool, laboratory director, was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the “excellence of the services being provided.”
“We are proud of this accomplishment,“ said Pool, “Our hospital is one of nearly 7,000 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide.”
The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program began in the early 1960s and is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent than the government's own inspection program.
During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the laboratory's records and quality control procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine employee qualifications, the lab's equipment, facilities, safety program and safety record, as well as the overall management of the laboratory.
Transwest Trucks of Grand Junction is pleased to announce the addition of Parts Manager Dan Wieseler to its team of professionals. Wieseler has more than 32 years of experience in the heavy duty parts industry having worked in the Grand Junction area since 1977.
Transwest Trucks, located at 2236 Sanford Drive, is a full-line dealer on the Western Slope for sales, parts and service of Freightliner and Western Star trucks & Great Dane, Mac, Trail King, Galyean, Dakota & CTS trailers — specializing in both new and used heavy and medium duty trucks and trailers. Stop by and join in welcoming Dan to Transwest, or call 256-1081.
