The city of Cortez on Thursday proclaimed July 2014 as Independent Retailer Month (proclamation attached). Mayor Karen Sheek, several council members, local independent business owners and CREA members were present for the signing. Pictured: Kathy Haggard (The Flippin’ Frog), Darrin & Melanie Dennison (FB Organics), Jim Price & Shawna McLaughlin (Cortez City Counsel), Mayor Karen Sheek, Brandon Shubert (Stonefish Sushi), Tess Montanò-Forth (Pepperheads), Mark Drudge (CREA), Amanda Puett & Glenn Leighton (CREA Board members)