“John Derrick Halls” VFW Post 5231, Ladies Auxiliary and MOHARPS, would like to thank all those who supported us at our Mardi Gras Mancos-Style fundraiser and our restoration efforts on the VFW’s Historic Mancos Opera House. A special thank you goes out to our expert chefs; Pat Kincaid of YaYa’s for our Greek Cuisine, David Blaine of Absolute Bakery for our Cajun Cuisine and the donation of our King Cake, and Rena Wilson of Arborena for our Italian Cuisine. Thanks also, to Bobbi Black and the Ladies Auxiliary for the Hors d’ oeuvres; Ian and the Mancos Valley Distillery, Mark and the Dolores River Brewery, and the Crew: Ian, Gina, Big Mike and Joe for taking care of the cash bar. We thank our sponsors, the Ute Mountain Casino, Valley Inn, Mrs. Camp’s Town Ladies and Gents, Cowboy Coffee Company and Empire Electric; and generous patrons and businesses for your donations: Bison Glove Works, Net Force, Ertel’s, Canyon Trails Ranch, Pepperhead, Mancos Times, Cortez Journal, Dolores Star, Mancos Valley Bank, Dolores State Bank, Keesee Motor Company, Garcia’s & Company Jewelers, Shooters’ World, Summit Shooting Center, Garry Roberts Archery Supply, Outdoor Connection, Gelia Cooper, Kaleidoscope Wellness Center, Mancos Chamber of Commerce, Notah Dineh, Jeannie Fitzgerald, Pete and Holly of the Columbine Bar & Grill, Dr. Robert Heyl, Kent & Rene’ Miller, Pat & Robin O’Neal, The BeeHive, Bobbi Black & the Bauer House and all those who attended and made the festivities so much fun; and those of you who volunteered to clean, paint and decorate for our event: the members of VFW Post 5231 & Ladies Auxiliary, and special friends, Zac, Linda, Perry, Mary, & Precious. Last, but certainly not least, we would like to thank Ralph Dinosaur and his Fabulous Volcanoes for the great entertainment. We hope to see you all again, next year for our annual event – the best party in the Four Corners.