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Ask about our FREE Commercial Lighting Energy Audit. 243-2400 • 552 25 Rd • Grand Junction The SOURCE / September 2013 was dedicated in a special ceremony workforce campaign drives. Some hounded the workforce for dona- The SOURCE in August. The CLETC will provide of the larger organizations in the tions! A charitable spirit makes a County Corner ... regional law enforcement and first county, such as School District 51, St. stronger community for us all, so responders needed training oppor- Mary’s or Colorado Mesa University, if you have the opportunity to sup- tunities, including a high speed are considered Pacesetters. The port the work of benevolent orga- track to perfect tricky maneuvers, United Way anticipates expected nizations in Mesa County, please By Ryan T. Cook, ing on the market. Rather than a simulated city block training area, overall funding through the partici- do so! Public Information Officer. invest in an old building soon to a pistol shooting range, classroom pation of Pacesetter organizations. Finally, Mesa County is ramp- August was another busy month be sold, county capital dollars will buildings and a fitness course. The Mesa County employees are highly ing up for the Inside Mesa County for your local county government. be allocated for the new building. idea was envisioned nearly two committed to their community. We class. This class provides in an in- Among highlights this month were The Workforce Center will pro- decades ago by then Mesa County are taxpayers serving taxpayers, depth look into the operations of a walkthrough and update for vide services for businesses and Sheriff Riecke Claussen. CLETC was neighbors and friends. The United your government. The county does the new Workforce Center build- job seekers alike. Businesses will realized through the joint effort of Way’s mission parallels the mission much more than assess property, ing, the dedication ceremony of be aided by the qualified pool of many different agencies and fund- of Mesa County in many ways. All collect taxes and run elections! The the Colorado Law Enforcement labor-ready employees that the ing partners, including Colorado money raised by the United Way once weekly, 2.5-hour class brings Training Center, the internal United Workforce Center provides, while Mesa University, which secured stays here in Mesa County to sup- together interested citizens with Way campaign and the Inside Mesa job seekers will be offered the the land, a sizable grant from port needed programs such as elected officials, department heads County Class. training and opportunities to find the Department of Local Affairs, Partners, the Marillac Clinic and and county staff. Each week, a dif- The new Workforce Center build- the right jobs for their skill sets. In the 21st Judicial District Seizure Homeward Bound, just to name a ferent part of Mesa County will be ing is being constructed next to the addition, a number of unemploy- Board, the City of Grand Junction few. introduced through an interactive Department of Human Services ment services will be available. and Mesa County. The 80-acre site Mesa County has run a three-week presentation; and, most weeks, building on 29.5 Road. The exist- FCI is constructing the building, sits on Whitewater Hill near the Pacesetter campaign this year. To optional tours of various county ing building, located at 2897 North which was planned and designed Western Colorado Dragway and encourage employee participation, locations of interest will be offered. Avenue, was aging and overcrowd- by Chamberlin Architects. The Grand Junction Modeleers Club. Mesa County has collected prizes The class is held on a bi-annual ed with significant infrastructure new Workforce Center will open in Mesa County is proud to be a that will be raffled off in a future basis. For more information, please problems requiring major repairs. February 2014. Pacesetter organization for United Board of County Commissioners go to our Web site, mesacounty.us. In addition, the building’s owner The Colorado Law Enforcement Way. Each year, the United Way of meeting, held various ice cream That’s all from Mesa County’s (Hilltop) has plans to put the build- Training Center, known as CLETC, Mesa County holds a number of social events and pretty much just Corner. Thanks for reading! South Fruita, September 28. Winner Fruita. Non-perishable items may Fruita Senior Center of the poster contest is artist Judy be dropped off September 28, plans Moab Trip! Community Corner... Rogan, for her whimsical “Flyin’ 10am-2pm, at the same location. On October 2-3, people 55 and Fruit Loops.” DishesThere’s may no be place picked like up atthe 4pm on older can take a Moab Adventure The 99th Alpine Bank Fruita Fall Saturday.Grand Valley. Winners will be posted put together by the Senior Center at Fruita Community Center, 324 E. Festival presents free live music at And,Family like you, Health we’re West.proud toJudging call it There’sCoulson, no Fruita. place Overnight like the in Moab on two stages. Circle Park Stage beginshome. at Thank 1pm. you for your business features regional and national blue- The festival won the Sentinel’sGrand includes Valley. a picnic along the river, and your trust. We look forward to shopping and dinner in Moab, and grass bands, and the Civic Center Best of the West award in 2001,And, like you, we’re proud to call it Pavilion Stage features an eclectic 2002,many 2006 more and successful 2008. years Remember: together. a glorious evening boatride with Canyonlands by Night. Next day, mix of musical styles. No pets (except at Pet Show), bicy-home. Thank you for your business There’s no place like the choose a scenic drive around the Bed Race will be at 9am Saturday, cles or skateboards are allowed on Grand Valley. andarea your or, trust. if you’re We look inclined, forward take to a September 28, right before theAnd, likevenue. you, we’re proud to call it manyhike. more Trip successful cost is $175/person years together. and Parade at 10am. The Youth Pethome. Thank you for your business Continued on page 4 It’s Time for the 99th Annual Next year, Fruita celebrates the Show & Talent Show take placeand your trust. We look forward to Fruita Fall Festival! Festival’s Centennial—100 years! Sunday, September 29, with Petmany more successful years together. On September 27-29, 2013, be From origins as Cowboy Reunion Show at 1pm and Talent Show There’s no place like the Grand Valley at Fruita Fall Festival! 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