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n FAMILY HEALTH WEST SCHEDULES FREE PHYSICALS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Family Health West in Fruita has scheduled a clinic offering free physicals for high school athletes. The clinic is set for 4 to 6 p.m. July 21 and 22 in the physical therapy gym at Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center at 300 W. Ottley Ave. Western Valley Family Practice will join with the hospital and physical therapy department to present the clinic. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to complete physicals. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, only one parent or guardian may accompany each student. Everyone must wear masks. Students also may obtain COVID-19 vaccinations during the clinic. Students must bring insurance cards and photo identifications to obtain vaccinations, although they will be provided at no charge. In addition, parents of participating students can indicate their interest in concussion analysis and knee injury prevention screenings. To register online, visit FHWcare.org/sports. n EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING CENTER PURCHASES MOON FARM IN FRUITA The Grand Valley Equine Assisted Learning Center has purchased the Moon Farm in Fruita. The center provides a range of horse-based therapies to promote healing, growth and learning in clients of all ages. Moon Farm remains open for family visits, although hours could change to accomodate clients and their privacy. Two vacation rentals will continue to be rented. The Grand Valley Equine Assisted Learning Center plans to make improvements to the facility at 1860 18 1/2 Road, including a new barn and indoor arena. For additional information about the center and its services, visit www.gvequineassistedlearningcenter.org.
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n PROSTAR ENGAGES FIRMS TO PROVIDE MARKETING AND MARKET-MAKING SERVICES ProStar has retained Hybrid Financial and Integral Wealth Securities to provide marketing and market-making services. ProStar, a mobile mapping software company headquartered in Grand Junction, is listed on the Frankfurt and Toronto stock exchanges. “The Hybrid engagement adds valuable marketing and communications capabilities Page Tucker to our investment community strategy,” said Page Tucker, chief executive officer of ProStar. “With our recent announcement of our listing on the DTC, the engagement with Hybrid also also provide us with tremendous exposure to U.S. investors.” Hybrid Financial connects clients to the investment community in the United States and Canada. ProStar engaged the company for an initial term of six months at a monthly fee of $15,000. Integral Wealth Securities will trade shares of ProStar on the Toronto exchange to maintain an orderly market and improve the liquidity of those shares. ProStar engaged the company for an initial term of six months at a monthly fee of $6,000. ProStar provides mobile and cloud precision mapping software designed to locate, map and manage underground utilities and pipelines as well as roads, railways and other infrastructure. For more information, visit www.prostarcorp.com. F
At Freddy’s, key lime pie concrete back on the menu Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has brought back its key lime pie concrete. The menu item will be available at restaurants through late August or while supplies last. The key lime pie concrete combines frozen vanilla custard with a slice of key lime pie and is topped with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs. “The key lime pie concrete is a perfect blend of cool and tangy that makes for a tasty summer treat,” said Scott Redler, cofounder and chief operating officer of Freddy’s. “We hope guests of all ages will enjoy this seasonal favorite.” Founded in 2002 in Wichita, Kan., Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has grown to a total of more than 400 locations in 32 states. In Grand Junction, restaurants are located at 737 Horizon Drive and 2489 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. For more information, visit the website at www.freddysusa.com. F
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has brought back its key lime pie concrete. (Photo courtesy Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers)
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A-1 Collection Agency in Grand Junction has been selected as one of the best places to work in collections. A-1 Collection Agency is a subsidiary of Healthcare Management, a Grand Junctionbased company that provides billing and Angelina Salazar collection services for community and rural hospitals, large health systems, physician groups and skilled nursing facilities. “We are thrilled to be selected for this award,” said Angelina Salazar, chief executive officer of Healthcare Management. “The A-1 Collection Agency team demonstrates compassionate care to our customers and clients. Our leadership team knows that it all starts with our employees and how we care for them.” InsideARM, a news and information provider for the collections industry, established the survey and awards program. Best Companies Group, which conducts more than 60 best places programs a year, administers the program. The two-part process includes evaluations of nominated companies’ demographics, philosophies, practices and systems followed by surveys to assess employee experiences. Combined scores determine rankings. This year, 56 companies met the standards for selection. A-1 Collection Agency ranked 14th among small companies with 15 to 49 employees. A total of 21 rural hospitals and health care organizatons in Colorado and Utah own and manage Healthcare Management. For more information, visit the website at https://www.hcmcolorado.com.
