FSA applications being accepted for assistance
Montezuma County Farm Service Agency is accepting applications for 2015 non-insured Assistance Program coverage for non-insurable perennial crops. The sales closing date for alfalfa (forage and seed), grass (forage, seed, grazing), honey (table), mixed forage (two or more varieties/forage, grazing) and native grass (grazing) is Dec. 1.
Producers will pay a non-refundable coverage fee of $250 per crop per administrative county, $750 per producer per administrative county or not more than a total of $2,250 per producer for all counties. Payment for coverage and signature requirements must be received by the sales closing date. Late applications for coverage will not be accepted.
Producers may visit the office at 628 West Fifth St., Cortez, to apply for coverage. For more information, call 565-8879.
The Bridge shelter seeks volunteers
The ninth season of the Bridge is underway and there is a variety of volunteer opportunities. A few hours of your time once a month will make a very real difference for this vital community organization.
Early shift (6-8 p.m.) at the shelter to help serve meals and visit with guests. Email Deb Keel at annaoctober2@yahoo.com, or call the shelter at 565-9808.
Morning shift (5:30-7:30 a.m.) to serve breakfast. Email Deb Keel at annaoctober2@yahoo.com, or call the shelter at 565-9808.
Prepare a meal in the new kitchen. Email MB McAfee at mbmcafee@fone.net or call 562-4477.
Work with AmeriCorps Members by sharing your knowledge, skills, interests in the Life Enhancement program. Email Shemeah Richardson at srichardson@thebridgeshelter.org, or call the shelter at 565-9808.
Women Voters plans TV meeting Dec. 13
The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will meet at 9 a.m. Dec. 13 at Beny’s Restaurant on South Broadway in Cortez. The topic will be “Our Shrinking Translator Channels: Threats to Off-air Antenna Service.” Speakers will be from the Television Translator District. Everyone is welcome. For more, call Eleanor Kuhl at 564-0708.
United Blood Services to host blood drives
United Blood Services will host these blood drives:
From 1:30 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 at First Methodist Church, 501 Park in Cortez.
From 1:30 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1313 Mildred in Cortez.
From 4 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in the cafeteria of Cortez Middle School, 450 W. Second St. in Cortez.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Vallecito Room of Fort Lewis College.
From 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 11 in the Whalen Gymnasium of FLC.
From 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 in conference rooms A and B of Mercy Regional Medical Center, 1010 Three Springs.
From 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 23 Empire Electric, 801 N. Broadway in Cortez.
From 1:30 to 4 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Cortez Fire Protection District, 30 N. Ash in Cortez.
To make an appointment, call (877) 827-4376 or visit www.BloodHero.com.
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