HIGHLIGHTS, Oct. 16, 2017, County Commissioner meeting

• Haven House in Ridgeway asked Commissioners for $5,000 in support. Haven House is a faith-based homeless shelter for individuals and families.

• Delta Board of Realtors reported on the area’s commercial and residential housing market. Home sales are up 14.5% and are selling at 97% of original asking prices after an average of 4.5 months on the market. Members believe the county needs a stronger marketing program focused on commercial business.

• Grand Mesa Uncompahgre Gunnison Forest Supervisor, Scott Armentrout, told Commissioners that recreation is growing in a big way on the Uncompahgre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=61&v=b5iBr4AvgT4