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n HEARING AND AUDIOLOGY CENTER OPENS IN GRAND JUNCTION
High Desert Hearing and Audiology Center has opened in Grand Junction. Terry Jacobson, managing partner, and Chelsie Hensley, audiologist, opened the center to provide personalized hearing care that helps patients lead better lives. Located at 631 24 1/2 Road, Suite G, the center offers a range of services that include diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid repair Terry Jacobson and maintenance and tinnitus treatments. The center also serves patients with cochlear implants. Jacobson brings to the venture more than 20 years of experience in the hearing care industry, including managerial roles with local firms. Hensley has practiced as an audiologist since receiving her doctoral degree in audiology from the University of Northern Colorado in 2017. She’s a member of the American Chelsie Hensley Academy of Audiology and American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association. For additional information, call 609-9422 or visit the website located at www.highdeserthearing.com. n ART FROM TILLIE AND PAT BISHOP COLLECTION AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH JUNE 25
A benefit sale is scheduled to continue through June 25 for artwork from the collection of the late Tillie and Pat Bishop. Proceeds will benefit the Art Center of Western Colorado in Grand Junction. More than 400 works of art were bequeathed to the center. More than 40 pieces were added to the center’s permanent collection. The remaining works are available for purchase and come in a range of mediums, style and price. The sale is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 25 at the center, located at 1803 N. Seventh St. For more information, call 243-7337 or visit the website at https://gjartcenter.org.
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Five Grand Junction-based firms were among the latest award recipients in an annual program honoring fast-growing Colorado companies. The Christi Reece Group, Iron-IQ, QuikrStuff and Timberline Trailers were among the winners in the 2022 Colorado Companies to Watch program. Timberline Bank was named a Hall of Fame winner. Knott Laboratory, a Grand Junction-based company that analyzes accidents and assesses the condition of structures, was a finalist for the 2022 awards. The Colorado Companies to Watch program honors companies for their products, processes and performance in the marketplace as well as their philanthropic efforts. To participate, firms must be privately held, headquartered in Colorado, employ the equivalent of six to 99 full-time employees and generate $750,000 to $50 million in annual sales or working capital. The Christi Reece Group provides real estate services in the Grand Valley. Iron-IQ provides supervisory control and data acquisition software to help customers connect equipment, processes and people on the cloud. QuikrStuff manufactures modular aluminum bicycle racks. Timberleaf Trailers builds custom teardrop trailers with sleeping quarters and rear galley kitchens. The company also was a finalist in the 2021 Colorado Companies to Watch program. Headquartered in Grand Junction, Timberline Bank also operates locations in Montrose and Aspen. Timberline Bank was among the 2016 winners in the Colorado Companies to Watch program. In May, the Colorado District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration named the bank its 2022 7(a) Lender of the Year for small operations.
n CHALLENGE UNDER WAY TO RECRUIT 100 FOSTER FAMILIES FOR SHELTER PETS Mesa County Animal Services and the Roice-Hurst Humane Society have joined in an effort to recruit 100 foster families for shelter pets in 100 days. “The walls of our shelters are as a big as the community of supporters around us,” said Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland. “Support through fostering makes a tangible impact on the lives of many homeless pets Janet Rowland and gives the foster the additional benefit of the company of a new companion for a little while.” Anna Stout, chief executive officer of the Roice-Hurst Humane Society, said foster families provide short-term care to shelter pets in their homes. “When you foster an animal, you’re helping two pets: the one you bring into your home and the one we can now bring into the shelter due to that space opening up,” Stout said. Anna Stout Donations of $150 to the Roice-Hurst Human Society through Sept. 21 mentioning the challenge also will count toward the goal. Mesa County Animal Services is located at 971 Coffman Road in Whitewater and open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekends. For more information, visit the website located at pets.mesacounty.us/Shelter/AdoptablePets. The Roice-Hurst Humane Society is located at 362 28 Road in Grand Junction and open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. For more information, visit https:// rhhumanesociety.org/available-pets. F
Mosquito control district enlists help to fight the bite The Grand River Mosquito Control District has asked residents to join in efforts to fight the bite this summer as part of an observance of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week through June 25. Tim Moore, manager of the Grand River Mosquito Control District, said it’s important to eliminate breeding sources for mosquitoes. “Survey your own property frequently for Tim Moore water sources and encourage your neighbors to also eliminate sources on their property. Mosquitoes require water to complete their life cycle. If their water source is eliminated, so are their offspring.” Moore said problems with mosquitoes can be avoided by disposing of old tires, clearing roof gutters of debris and repairing leaking outdoor faucets.
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Water in pet dishes and bird baths should be changed frequently. In addition to draining standing water, Moore said it’s important for people to remember the other two Ds of mosquito awareness — dress and defend. People who are outside when mosquitoes are active should wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, Moore said. Studies have shown mosquitoes are attracted to dark clothing and can bite through tight-fitting clothes. It’s important as well to apply a mosquito repellent to clothing and bare skin, he said. Repellents with DEET, picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus have been shown to be effective. The Grand River Mosquito Control District treats more than 2,500 private properties and 10,000 breeding sites as well as public open spaces in the Grand Valley. For more information, visit www.fightthebitegj.com. F
