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Volume 5 Number 4 FREE Mid-January / Mid-February 2013
Providing a voice for community-based organizations and
individuals that enrich the life of the Grand Valley
INSIDE
Colorado singer,songwriter
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Mesa VistaNews
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Lift-Ups newexec. director
page 3
Dr. Dan Smithreturnspage 13
Serving the Grand Valley since 2008
It's the same community center everyone knows, though as of Jan.
1, it has a new name. The Battlement Mesa Activity Center on Arroyo
Drive in BattlementMesa is now the Grand Valley Recreation Center
(GVRC). GVRC Executive Director Anne Huber said the Battlement Mesa
Metro District's board of directorsdecided to change the center's
name to be "more inclusive of the greater community." She said the
name change process has been "slow and steady. We'renow answering
the phone with 'Grand Valley Recreation Center.' I Iove the name
'Battlement Mesa,' but now we're joining other 'Grand Valley'
organiza-tions, such as the fire department, the historical society
and the high school." (Not to mention the name of this newspaper.)
Photo by Anne Huber
Welcome to theGrand ValleyRecreation CenterThe Battlement Mesa
Activity Center gets a new name
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MISSION STATEMENTTo provide a voice for local
schools, nonprofit groups and civicorganizations; to bring
attention tothe individuals and local businesses
that are the fabric of the Grand Valley region; to contribute
to
the vitality of our small town life.
The Grand Valley Echois published monthly, and is
distributed
throughout Battlement Mesa and Parachute.Subscriptions are
available
for a $35 annual fee.
PUBLISHER/DESIGNERALYSSA OHNMACHT
EDITORCARRIE CLICK
ASSISTANT COPY EDITORJAE JULGRAN
ADVERTISING SALESBARBARA PAVLIN
285-7634
DISTRIBUTION/CIRCULATIONSTEVE PAVLIN
Dawn Distribution 963-0874
274 REDSTONE BLVD., REDSTONE, COLORADO 81623970-963-2373
[email protected]
All copy submitted to The Grand Valley Echo will be edited and
reviewed by our staff for style, grammar and content. The Grand
Valley Echo reserves the right to refuse publication
of any submitted material that does not meet the publishers
standard for a positive, informative, educational community
newspaper.
Thank you to this months contributors:
Anne Huber, David Boyd,
Rifle Chamber, Stefanie Kilts,
Mary Anderson, Rob Ferguson,
Rebecca Ruland, David Walck,
Shannia Burns, M.E. Denomy,
Charlie Hornick, Tom Hall,
Kathy Germano, Annick Pruett,
Mitzi Burkhart, Betsy Leonard,
Ann Galloway, Jim Klink,
Bruce Hoggan, DDS,
Sue McEvoy, Karen Martsolf
TOO MUCH NEWS......TOO FEW ADS
The amount of advertising and sponsorships sold determines the
size of the paper. Weve had to cut many valuable,
informative stories because the page count of the Echo is so
small.Advertise your business or consider sponsoring the Echo
if you find value in receiving this newspaper every month.
ADVERTISING SALES BARBARA PAVLIN, 285-7634
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GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CARDINALSKSUN thanks all of our
dedicated members.
Your membership keeps our station on the air.Your contributions
continue to be used to expand our program offer-
ings. If you would like to join, please call Floyd at
285-2246.Membership is only $25.
2013 KSUN ANNUAL MEETINGWe are in the planning stages for our
Annual meeting which will beheld in the Spring.Last years spaghetti
dinner, along with our guest,the Assistant General Manager of the
Grand Junction Rockies, wasdefinitely a hit. We are trying our best
to offer a similar program for
everyone to enjoy.Keep tuned. we will have details soon!
Hope you will find time to tune yourradio to KSUN 103.9 FM.
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ClarificationIn the mid-December Grand Valley Echo, Vicki
Leuallen
took the Santa Claus photos that were submitted by AnneHuber of
the Battlement Mesa Activity Center (now theGrand Valley Recreation
Center). The Echo wants to cred-it Vicki properly and thank her for
her photos.
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71 Tamarisk TrailBattlement Mesa285-0117
New HoursTuesday - Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Come and join us on January 23rd for our
GRAND OPENINGChamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting (11:30)
DrawingsFree Bakery Item with each meal
Newly expanded MenuNow serving Breakfast
Call us about our Valentines Day Dinner
By David Boyd, BLM public affairs specialist
Before beginning the second year of its campingpermit system for
the popular Ruby-HorsethiefCanyon section of the Colorado River,
the Bureau ofLand Management wants to hear how people feel thefirst
year went.
BLM is hosting a public meeting on Jan. 15 from5:30-7:30 p.m. at
the Two Rivers Convention Centerin Grand Junction. Staff from the
BLMs McInnisCanyons National Conservation Area (NCA) willshare data
collected during 2012, provide updates onhow they felt the system
worked, and ask howboaters felt it worked.
We want to take what we learn each year andimprove how the
system runs, said Katie Stevens,manager of the McInnis Canyons NCA.
Hearingfrom the people who are using the area is a key partof this
evaluation.
Last year BLM began a new camping permit sys-tem for the 35
camping spots available along theRuby-Horsethief stretch of the
Colorado River to bet-ter manage the increasing use of this popular
areabetween Loma, Colo. and Westwater, Utah.
We worked closely with private boaters and out-fitters over
several years to develop this permit system and to identify and
improve additional campsites,Stevens said.
Under the permit system, boaters wishing to camp in this area
between May 1and Sept. 30 are required to obtain a permit in
advance. In 2012 permits for Fridayand Saturday nights were issued
by the Grand Junction Field Office by phone orin-person, with
permits available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning
theMonday 60 days before the weekend of use. Camping permits for
the nights withless demand Sunday through Thursday were available
at the launch site.
We made the mid-week permits available on-site thinking it would
be moreconvenient for campers, but our initial impression is that
it makes more sense toissue them consistently with the weekend
permits, Stevens said. Were alsolooking at extending the hours a
person can pick-up permits and making themavailable electronically.
Before we make any adjustments, we need to hear fromthe boaters
using this area.
BLM did not charge a fee for the permits the first year to focus
on the permit-ting system itself. In 2013 BLM will charge a fee for
the camping permits based ongroup size. Fees would depend on the
size of group and campsite selected: a smallgroup (1-5 people) will
pay $20, a medium group (6-14 people) will pay $50, anda large
group (15-25 people) will pay $100. Fees collected will be used
on-site tohelp manage and improve the area, including maintaining
campsites and ensuringrangers are on-site to assist the public and
enforce rules and regulations.
The fee structure has been approved and will be in place in 2013
for campingpermits, but we can discuss its implementation and
specifics at the meeting aswell, Stevens said.
Specific details about the permit system are available by
visiting:http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/nca/
mcnca/recreation/boating.html.
Outdoor BriefRifle Gap Ice Fishing Tournament is Jan. 19-20
Kids and their parents are looking forward to another fun day on
theice at Rifle Gap. On Jan. 19 and 20, the Rifle Area Chamber
ofCommerce will be holding the 15th Annual Rifle Gap Ice
FishingTournament.
This contest is a family event and the numbers increase every
year.This year as many as 500 contestants are expected. Goodie bags
will beprovided for every child with a paid adult registration.
Each bag willhave items such as Chapstick, hot chocolate, single
packets of soup,pencils, hand warmers and fishing tackle.
Contact the Rifle chamber for more information at
625-2085,riflechamber.com.
A new fee structure is being put into place on Ruby-Horsethief
Canyons' river trips near Loma this year. Photo by Carrie Click
O U T D O O R S
BLM to hold meeting to hear from boaters using
Ruby-Horsethief
LIFT-UP names Kim Loving asnew assistant executive director
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, Kim Loving is LIFT-UPs newassistant
executive director after serving as the office man-ager for the
past two years. Her wide range of skills, alongwith her attention
to detail and strong work ethic led LIFT-UP's board of directors to
select her as the new assistantdirector for the organization.
With 15 years of management and bookkeeping expe-rience, Kim
keeps a trained eye on all aspects of LIFT-UP'sprograms and
services. She processes all donations, han-dles all accounting
responsibilities and oversees grant writ-ing for the
organization.
"I'm grateful for this opportunity, she said. My goal isto help
LIFT-UP continue the great work it has been doingin this region for
the past 30 years. We are stewards of thepublic's trust, and we
strive to use their support efficient-ly to meet the needs of those
in our area who are goingthrough hard times."
Kim moved to Rifle with her family four years ago from the Lake
of the Ozarks area of Missouri,where she and her husband Brook ran
their own insulation business for 10 years. They have
threechildren, Zachary, age 18, and Cheyanne and Dillon, age 15.
Kim loves spending time with her fam-ily, and enjoys reading,
crafts, baking with her daughter, and refurbishing furniture.
Kim is part of LIFT-UP's dedicated team of five full-time and
five part-time employees whoworks tirelessly to assist local
families in need from Parachute to Aspen.
The board recognizes Kim's hard work, her professionalism and
the skills she brings to LIFT-UP, said LIFT-UP's executive director
Mike Powell, "and we are fortunate to have her as our assis-tant
executive director."
Kim Loving
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GO GRAND VALLEYYour calendar for goings on in and around
Parachute and Battlement Mesa
Help our calendar grow; let us know. Send public event items to
[email protected]. Be sure to include the five Ws (who,
what, when, why and where), contact info, cost and anything else
readers need to know.
Jan. 15: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachutemeets
at the Community Room of the Parachute Branch Library,244 Grand
Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., programbegins at
7:30 a.m. Jan. 15: 12 p.m. Ladies Who Do Lunch Bunch meet at
theParachute Branch Library for The Story of a Beautiful Girl by
R.Simon. Enjoy a potluck lunch. 285-9870. Jan. 15: 2 p.m. Parachute
Branch Librarys Annual Meeting,Happy Feet. Join the Friends of the
Library and their invitedguest, Dr. Gerhard Rill, to learn how to
have healthy and happyfeet. Dr. Rill is a graduate of the Munich
School of Orthopedics.285-9870. Jan. 18: 6 p.m. Reel Readers. This
months selection is GirlInterrupted by Susanna Kaysen. Read the
book and then joinyour fellow bibliophiles at the Parachute Branch
Library to watchthe movie. All are welcome to enjoy the screening,
whetheryouve read the book or not. There will be
refreshments.Discussion will follow the film. 285-9870. Jan. 19:
1:30 p.m. Fairy Tea Party. Spend a magical afternoon atthe
Parachute Branch Library with a Fairy Tea Party. Whateveryou wish
your fairy to be, so shall your fairy be! Space is limited.Call
285-9870 by Jan. 16 for reservations. This event is for chil-dren
in grades 3-5 only. Jan. 19: 2 p.m. The Grand Valley Historical
Societys wintermeeting features local archaeologist Curtis Martin,
the principalinvestigator for the Colorado Wikiup Project, who will
give a pres-entation on the indigenous Ute Indians of Colorado.
Meeting is atthe Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse. No charge, but
donations tothe society are appreciated. Jan. 19: 7-10:30 p.m.
Battlement Mesa SchoolhouseCommunity Dance. Come at 7 p.m. for a
dance class; dance startsat 8 p.m. Dances are held monthly, on the
third Saturday of themonth. Free, though donations gratefully
accepted. Susanne,250-6262; Judi, 285-9696. Jan. 19-20: The Rifle
Area Chamber of Commerce presents the15th annual Rifle Gap Ice
Fishing Tournament. Call 625-2085 formore information or go to
rifleco.org. Jan. 22: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club of Grand
Valley/Parachutemeets at the Community Room of the Parachute Branch
Library,244 Grand Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m.,
programbegins at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 29: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club of
Grand Valley/Parachutemeets at the Community Room of the Parachute
Branch Library,244 Grand Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7
a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 1: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club of
Grand Valley/Parachutemeets at the Community Room of the Parachute
Branch Library,244 Grand Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7
a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 1: Starting today, call Wells
Fargo at 285-7848 to see if youqualify and to make an appointment
for free tax preparation assis-tance through the Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance Program.Wells Fargo, 71 Sipprelle Dr., Suite 2,
Battlement Mesa. Feb. 4: 3 p.m. The Good the Bad and the Gross at
the ParachuteLibrary. Designed for 4-6 graders, this is a hands-on
learningexperience, challenging youngsters to be ready for the
good, thebad, and, yes, the really gross. 285-9870. Feb. 7: 2 p.m.
Those Thrifty 30s. Need some practical ideas onhow to stretch those
dollars? Come to the Parachute BranchLibrary for this Big Read
event. Learn about everything fromcoupon clipping to making several
meals out of one shoppingexperience as locals Jeanette Osmon and
Barbara Barker sharesome clever ideas. Feb. 8: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis
Club of Grand Valley/Parachutemeets at the Community Room of the
Parachute Branch Library,244 Grand Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee
is at 7 a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m.
Feb. 9: 1 p.m. American Girl Tea Party. Come to the
ParachuteBranch Library for a fun tea party featuring the movie
KitKittredge an American Girl along with various activities
andcrafts. This program is limited to the first 15 participants who
signup by calling 285-9870. Feb 12: 10 a.m. Tackle it Tuesday at
the Parachute Library.Calling all quilters, stampers, needle
crafters and scrapbookers.There will be tables, irons, ironing
boards and cutting mats all setup for your convenience. Drop in and
bring your project for a dayof crafting, food and friends. Bring
your own lunch, refreshmentswill be provided. 285-9870. Feb. 12:
3:30-5 p.m. The Battlement Mesa Service AssociationsOil and Gas
Committee meets at the Battlement Mesa ActivityCenter. The public
is welcome. 285-9432.
ONGOING The Parachute Branch Library hosts Story Times,
includingToddler Story Time, Ready to Read Story Time and Bilingual
StoryTime on a regular basis each week. Lots of other reading
clubsand events for all ages meet at the library as well. 285-9870.
The Grand Valley Recreation Center has a variety of exerciseclasses
for preschoolers to seniors. Call Anne, 285-9480. Every Monday at
11 a.m. come to the Parachute Branch Library forReady to Read, and
interactive storytime with Miss Marie. 285-9870. Every Monday from
12:45-4 p.m., Party Bridge is held at theBattlement Mesa Activity
Center. All levels welcome. Every Monday from 12-1 p.m. the Grand
Valley UnitedMethodist Church serves a free soup lunch at the
church at 132Parachute Ave. The fourth Monday of every month, the
Grand Valley Sew andSew Quilters meet at 9:30 a.m. at the
Battlement MesaSchoolhouse. Call Sew and Sew Chairwoman Adelia
Inman at285-9096 or Patsy Noel at 285-2472 for more info. The last
Monday of the month, an Alzheimers caregiver supportgroup meets
from 10-11 a.m. at the Grand Valley United MethodistChurch, 132 N.
Parachute Ave., 800-272-3900, 987-3184. The first Tuesday of every
month at 6:30 p.m., the Grand ValleyCitizens Alliance meets at the
Rifle Branch Library communityroom. Leslie, 618-0890. Tuesdays in
February at 9 a.m., Conquer Mouse Fear: TheBeginner Computer Class.
Learn to love the mouse, the internet andyour new email at the
Parachute Branch Library. Conquer MouseFear provides a small class
size and the opportunity for you to getlots of practice with a
skilled instructor to guarantee your success.Class is limited to
six, so call 285-9870 to reserve your space today. Every Tuesday at
7 a.m., the Kiwanis Club of GrandValley/Parachute meets at the
Community Room of the ParachuteBranch Library, 244 Grand Valley
Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7a.m., program begins at 7:30 a.m.
The second Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. theBattlement Mesa
Service Associations Oil and Gas Committeemeets at the Battlement
Mesa Activity Center. Neighborhood Watch meets the second Tuesday
of the monthat 7 p.m. at Parachute Town Hall, 222 Grand Valley
Way,Parachute. 285-7630. The Glenwood Springs Chapter of HEARTBEAT
Support forSurvivors After Suicide is open to anyone who has
suffered theloss of a loved one through suicide no matter how long
ago.This peer group meets the second Tuesday of each month at
6:30p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Glenwood
Springs.Use the Bethel Chapel entrance of the church, 824 Cooper
Street.Call Pam Szedelyi, 945-1398, e-mail [email protected]. The
second Tuesday or Wednesday of every month at 6:30p.m., the
Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation Districtboard of
directors meets at the recreation district office, 259Cardinal Way,
Parachute, 285-0388, parachutebattlementparkan-drecreation.org.
The third Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m., the BattlementMesa
Service Association meets at the Grand Valley RecreationCenter.
Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. bring your youngster to ToddlerTime,
storytime designed just for toddlers. Come to the ParachuteBranch
Library to enjoy games, finger play and more. 285-9870. Every
Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., the Parachute Valley SeniorCenter hosts a
luncheon prepared by the Rifle Senior Center.$2.50 for those over
60. Reservations taken Mondays from 9a.m.-12 p.m.; call 285-7216.
The first and third Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m.,
theBattlement Mesa Architectural Committee meets at the GrandValley
Recreation Center. Open to the public. 285-9432. Every last
Wednesday of the month from 5-6 p.m., anAlzheimers caregiver
support group meets at Alpine Hospice,1517 Blake Ave., Suite 100B
in Glenwood. Andrea, 471-9312. Battlement Concerned Citizens meet
the second and fourthWednesdays of every month at 1:30 p.m. at the
Grand ValleyRecreation Center to discuss issues of concern to the
BattlementMesa community. Open to the public. Dave, 285-2263 or
Paul,285-7791. Common Ground meets the fourth Wednesday of the
monthat 3:30 p.m. at the Grand Valley Recreation Center. The
groupis comprised of citizens from Parachute and Battlement Mesawho
are committed to working together for a better communi-ty. All
residents interested in contributing their time and energyfor the
betterment of Battlement and Parachute are encouragedto attend.
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. (except the first Thursday of themonth),
the Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at the Grand ValleyUnited Methodist
Church, 132 N. Parachute, Parachute. CallSharon, 285-2318, or the
church, 285-9892, to join in. The first Thursday of every month
from 5:30-8:30 p.m., theEnergy Advisory Board meets to encourage
positive communica-tion and responsible energy development at the
Rifle BranchLibrary, 207 East Ave., Rifle. For topics, more, go to
garfield-coun-ty.com/oil-gas/energy-advisory-board.aspx, or contact
DeniceBrown at 625-5915. The second Thursday of every month, One
Moment meets,which is a support group for bereaved parents who have
experi-enced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or early infant loss.
Meetings areled by Marcia Villarreal and Amanda Emerson-Burger at
theGlenwood Insurance Agency, 1605 Grand Ave., Glenwood,
from6:30-8:30 p.m. 963-7110, 379-5387. Seniors age 60 and older and
disabled of any age may ride TheTraveler, a wheelchair-accessible
van with door-to-door servicefrom Parachute to Glenwood Springs and
to various towns andlocations in between in Garfield County.
Suggested donation is $8round trip. The Traveler also travels from
Parachute to GrandJunction the second Thursday of the month.
Donation is $20round trip. Call 48 hours in advance for
reservations and informa-tion at 625-1366 Every Friday from 9-9:30
a.m. Community Connections hostsinterviews with community members
on KSUN 103.9 FM.
UPCOMING Feb. 15: 6 p.m. Reel Readers. Februarys selection is
The Grapesof Wrath by John Steinbeck. Read the book and then join
yourfellow bibliophiles at the Parachute Branch Library to watch
themovie. All are welcome to enjoy the screening, whether youveread
the book or not. Refreshments will be served. Discussion willfollow
the film. 285-9870. Feb. 16: River Bridge Regional Center serving
Pitkin, Garfieldand Rio Blanco counties, hosts a fundraiser for
regional childrenin need at The Orchard in Carbondale. Live music,
silent auction,dancing, beer, wine, food. $45/all inclusive;
$55/door. Call 945-5195 for more info.
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A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T
TRADITIONAL ELEGANCEOversized garage with workbench
and custom cabinets galore. Exquisite interior and finishes.
Battlement Mesa - $390,000
JUST THE PERFECT HOME Quality, condition, construction - all top
grade. A real charmer. New
paint and carpet. A must see. Battlement Mesa - $158,000
STOP PAYING RENT! OWN A HOME
Very nice MF home with lotsof updating- interior paint and
carpet, appliances, water heater. Battlement Mesa - $89,900
READY TO MOVE IN This MF home is neat as a pin.
Formal dining and breakfast nook,premier view filled cul-de-sac
lot.
Battlement Mesa - $115,000
TWO GREAT LIVING SPACES Lower level has two bdrms, bath, man
cave or family room. Main level - master, living room and
kitchen. Battlement Mesa - $199,000
GLORIOUS SPACES TO ENJOY Unique stucco ranch, spectacular
windows, borders golf course, highend finishes, first class
kitchen. Battlement Mesa - $489,000
WALK TO RECREATION CENTER
Pristine townhome community. Lotsof kitchen cabinetry, master
suite,guest bedroom with private bath.
Battlement Mesa - $124,500
PRIVATE ENTRANCE GET AWAY
Oversized kitchen with lots of cabinetsand countertops. Laminate
flooring in
living, tile floors in kitchen. Battlement Mesa - $189,900
RECENTLY REMODLED MF HOME
New flooring, kitchen cabinets and counter tops, appliances
are
ready and waiting for you. Battlement Mesa - $117,000
ALL PURPOSE CRAFT/HOBBY ROOM
Bay window breakfast nook, vaulted ceilings, new main level
carpet, work center in garage. Battlement Mesa - $209,900
LAND:
MINI RANCHETTE SUBDIVISION
Borders BLM property, 360 degreeviews. 8.38 acres includes a
1500 sq.ft. shop, located close to I-70. Battlement Mesa -
$225,000
GREAT SIZED CORNER LOT Amenity filled community and a nice
subdivision. Corner building
site with scenic vistas. Battlement Mesa - $45,000
GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY Impact fees are paid, beautiful views of
the Colorado River,
2200 sq. ft. minimum. Battlement Mesa - $75,000
JUST STROLL TO TOWN CENTER
This lovely subdivision is surrounded by open space and the
building site has many options. Battlement Mesa - $39,900
ENJOY THE VIEWS This vista filled lot abuts the 17th fairway of
Battlement's
golf course. All impact fees are paid. Battlement Mesa -
$68,000
A GEM OF A LOTPremier building site, great views,
upscale subdivision, 2200 sq.ft. min.Enormous views for your new
home.
Battlement Mesa - $65,000
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE
Impact fees paid, soil survey is completed. This lot is ready
for you!
Call for info on plans. Battlement Mesa - $42,900
LET YOUR IMAGINATION FREE
This 160 acre parcel is secluded and seasonally accessible.
Zoned for agricultural or
residential, partially fenced. DeBeque - $215,000
Mary Lee Mohrlang, CRS, GRI 970-216-5058Brandy Swanson,
970-319-3574
73 Sipprelle Drive, Suite J-1, Batlement Mesa, CO 81635
Virtual Tours www.MohrlangSwanson.com
mohrlang swansonThe NAMES that mean EXCELLENCE in Real
Estate
The Colorado Heritage Group
Colorado singer and songwriterweaves music and stories on Jan.
18By Stefanie Kilts, Colorado Mountain College
Colorado singer andsongwriter Leon JosephLittlebird will weave
tales ofold and new of Coloradolife and Native Americanancestry, as
told throughvisuals, flute and guitar ata concert at the
WestGarfield ColoradoMountain College (CMC)Campus in Rifle on Jan.
18.
Littlebird said the concertwill take the audience on ajourney
through the historyof music, life in Coloradoand the beauty of
nature, allwith a message of peace,compassion and under-standing.
The performanc-es will incorporate imagesand video choreographed
tosongs and stories.
This is a multimediaexperience that draws peo-ple in and makes
them feelpart of it, he said.
He is performing in Rifleas part of the Jim CalawayHonors Series
on Jan 18 inRifle. Littlebird will also begiving a concert on Jan.
17 atCMCs Spring Valley loca-tion southeast of GlenwoodSprings.
A third-generation nativeof Colorado with both pio-neer and
Native Americanancestry, Littlebird drawsfrom his cultural heritage
forrich and unique musicalexperiences.
His stories of pioneer life are influenced by his great
grandfather, one of the original settlers inBlackhawk, Colo., He
connects to his ancestral roots of the indigenous Navajo people of
northernNew Mexico with ancient flute music.
Littlebirds music and stories touch on his respect for the
spirit of the mountains and greatappreciation for where we live and
what we do in Colorado, he said.
Littlebird performs all over the country. He was a featured
musician and storyteller in 17 per-formances for the Boston Revels
at the Sanders Theater in Cambridge. He has performed withChicagos
West Suburban Symphony, and at the Healing Arts Concerts for the
Mayo Clinic inRochester, Minn.
He was voted Best Entertainer in Summit County in the Summit
Daily newspaper readerspoll.
Littlebird has released four albums, including Calling the
Spirits, Talking to the Ancestors,and Higher Stakes.
Although Littlebird travels throughout the U.S. and performs at
40 to 50 venues every year, hesaid he enjoys the opportunity to
return to his home state and perform for local audiences.
The concerts will also feature percussionist and projectionist
Jeff Shook. Shook has lived in VillaGrove, Colo., for the past 30
years and has owned and operated the Villa Grove Trade, a cafe
fea-turing local food and music, for nine years.
Rifles performance will honor the late Marvelle Couey Littlebird
will perform at the Clough Auditorium on Jan. 18 at Colorado
Mountain College in
Rifle, 3695 Airport Road. The concert features a dessert
reception at 6:30 p.m. and the concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are
$20
for adults and $15 for full-time CMC students and children up to
17 years. Advance ticket sales areavailable at 947-8367. For more
information, call 947-8367 or visit littlebirdmusic.com.
Leon Joseph Littlebird performs a multimedia presentation at
ColoradoMountain Colleges Clough Auditorium in Rifle on Jan.
18.
Photo courtesy of CMC
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Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District -Where
The Fun Begins
The Sunlight Winter Sports Bus isrunning Wednesdays and
SaturdaysBy Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and RecreationDistrict
Executive Director Mary Anderson
Congratulations to the 2012 Grand River Hospital team onwinning
the Fall League Boys Basketball Championship.
Youth wrestling begins in mid-March. Sign up by Feb.
22.Registration is due by Feb. 1 for Youth Soccer for ages
under
10, under 12 and under 14 years old.Dog park update. We want to
thank the Mount Callahan
Community Fund for donating $750 towards the new dog agili-ty
equipment. The dog park is located west of the skate park
onBattlement Mesa to the north of Bea Underwood
Elementary,overlooking the Colorado River.
The Sunlight Winter Sports Buses are now operating. A fee of$15
gives passengers reids to and from Sunlight for the entireseason.
All passengers must have a reservation and a signed reg-istration
form to ride the bus. For reservations, call RifleRecreation at
665-6570, rifleco.org or register at the Rifle Parksand Recreation
office, 202 Railroad Ave., Rifle.
The Saturday Youth Sports Bus runs on Saturdays throughMarch 30.
Call by the Friday before departure to reserve yourspot. The pickup
location in Parachute is at the old Kum and Goat 7:15 am.; the bus
arrives at Sunlight at 9:15 a.m. The busdeparts Sunlight at 3:30
p.m. and drops kids off at the old Kumand Go at 5:40 p.m. Season
passes are available. Seating is limited.
The Wednesday Adult Sports Bus runs through March 20.Call by 8
a.m. the Tuesday before departure to reserve your spot.The bus
picks up at the Daylight Donuts in Parachute at 8:10a.m. and drops
passengers off by 4:45 p.m. The bus arrives atSunlight at 9 a.m.
and leaves Sunlight at 3:30 p.m.
The recreation districts five-member board of directors
holdsmeetings on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of each monthat 7
p.m. at the district office, 259 Cardinal Way. The boardmembers are
elected biannually by the members of the commu-nity. Current board
members are Jason Fletcher, DeniseGallegos, Ron Palmer, Michael
Richards and Marilyn Bulger.
Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation is at 259
CardinalWay, Parachute, 285-0388,
parachutebattlementmesaparkandrec.org.Check out the website; its
updated frequently.
GRAND VALLEY ECHO Mid-January/Mid-February 2013, Page 7
S P O R T S & R E C
Sponsored byParachute/Battlement Mesa Park & Recreation
District
285-0388 Where the Fun Begins"
Congratulations to the Grand River adult volleyball championship
team.From left, Josh Allen, Brittany Conrardy, Chelsea Jones and
Julio Aguirre.
Photo courtesy of the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and
Recreation District
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Chamber News
PARACHUTE RADIO SHACK 316 E 1st street next to Napa Auto
Parts
M-F 9 am 6 pm and Sat 9am -4 pm
970-285-2111
MARY LEE MOHRLANGCell (970) [email protected]
The Colorado Heritage Group73 Sipprelle Drive Suite
J-1Battlement Mesa ,CO 81635
BRANDY SWANSONCell (970) 319-3574
[email protected]
Shop locally and support your local chamber businesses!
parachutecolorado.com
The next general membership meeting is Sept. 13 at 12 p.m. at
the Battlement Mesa Firehouse.
By Anne Huber, Parachute/Battlement MesaChamber of Commerce
Featured Parachute/BattlementMesa chamber board member:Bruce W.
Hoggan, DDS
Anyone who has met Dr. Bruce Hoggan knowsthat he has an outgoing
personality and a lot ofenergy. I asked him several questions about
hisfamily and their move to Battlement Mesa and hegave some very
insightful answers.
Bruce and his family moved to BattlementMesa from Germany in
July 2010. He had been anArmy dentist prior to moving here.
When asked where he is from, he namedMissouri, Colorado, Utah
and Georgia, but he
calls Colorado home. God brought me here, said Bruce in
answer
to his reason for moving to Battlement Mesa. Ihad other plans,
but He knew better. After dump-ing seven years of preparation to
settle in Delta,Colorado, my plans changed in one week
withinspiration and answers to prayer. I wish I couldtake
credit.
Bruce married his wife in 2000. They have fourchildren; three
boys ages 11, 8 and 5 and one girl,9 months. He says the boys are
smart, hardwork-ing and tough, and their daughter is
toughening.
He describes his wife Millie as phenomenal andsays she has
tolerated 10 moves including living inGermany for most of his
15-month deployment inIraq. Millie has an associates degree in
family sci-ence and home schools their two oldest children.
WHY SHOPLOCALLY? Maintain uniqueness
Our communitys one-of-a-kind local business-es are an integral
part of our distinctive regionalcharacter. The unique character of
our valley iswhat brought us here and will keep us here andkeep
visitors coming back. A local economy ofdiverse, unique businesses
also attracts todaysskilled workers and investors who can choose
tosettle and grow businesses anywhere.
Source: buylocalrogue.org Anne Huber,
Parachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Battlement Mesa: Its a little paradise here
Continued on page 16
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GRAND VALLEY ECHO Mid-January/Mid-February 2013, Page 9
Battlement Mesa Metropolitan District oversees the operations of
thewater and wastewater plants and also owns Battlement Mesa
ActivityCenter. The BMMD website has valuable information about all
districtoperations, district management, documents and employment.
TheBMMD Board of Directors meetings are held at the district
office; 401Arroyo Drive (across from the Activity Center) on the
4th Thursday ofeach month at 9 AM. November and December meetings
are the 3rdThursday. Meetings are open to the public.
www.bmmetrodistrict.com
970-285-9050Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Zumba, Taekwon Do, Tiger Kung Fu, Cardio Sculpt, Total Body
Fitness, Yoga, Ballroom Dance, Indoor Cycling,
Water Aerobics, Cardio-Sculpt Lite.
Call for Schedule and Prices Personal Training Available
Ping Pong, Pool Tables, Air Hockey Table and Foosball are
located in the lobby and are available to everyone.
Swimming Pool temp is 84 degrees Hot Tub is 104 degrees
Morning Indoor Cycling is returning on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
8:10 a.m.
Monthly Newsletter is posted on the website:
www.bmac-co.org (www.gvrc.net coming soon)
GRAND VALLEYRECREATION
CENTER
Treating Adults & ChildrenSpecialist in orthodontics and
dentofacial orthopedics
NOW SERVING PARACHUTE & BATTLEMENT MESA
Complimentary initial exam Clear or metal traditional braces
Surgical cases Invisalign Temporary Orthodontic Implants
Damon Orthodontist system
970-243-6455225 Callahan Avenue Parachute, Colorado
Brian J. Burton DMD,MS
Affordable monthly plans availableMost Insurance and credit
cardsaccepted
Maintaining your smoke detectors
By Deputy Fire Chief Rob Ferguson
Grand Valley Fire Protection District covers a wide areaof
residential, commercial and some very remote areaswith fire
suppression, emergency medical services, fireprevention, public
education and training in cardio pul-monary resuscitation (CPR).
The district covers roughly321 square miles. This is I-70 from mile
marker 66.4 to mile marker 82.5, then all theway north to Rio
Blanco County and south to Mesa County, includ-ing three-quarters
of a square mile of Mesa County.
For the month of December 2012, the fire district responded to51
calls for service. The same period in 2011 resulted in the
samenumber of calls.
This past December, there were:12 fire incidents1 structure
fire6 fire alarm1 brush fires/fire outside/trash/rubbish2 smoke or
odor scares/removal1 power line down1 gas leak24 emergency medical
calls7 vehicle crashes5 public assists3 dispatched and cancelled en
route
Between Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2011 call volume was at 577 calls for
service.From Jan 1-Oct. 31, 2012 call volume increased to 650 calls
for service. This is approximately a 12.7 percent increase in calls
for the fire district from 2011.
Training hours per crew:46.25 Green Crew38.75 Black Crew23 Red
Crew
The fire district has started a smoke detector battery program.
If you are unable tobuy a battery or you simply could use some help
changing out the battery in your cur-rent smoke detector, give the
fire district a call. We will come out and replace your oldor dead
battery with a new one, and we will make sure your smoke detector
is cleanand in good working condition. You should be testing your
detector monthly andreplacing batteries every six months. If your
smoke detector is making short, chirpingsounds, that usually means
the battery needs to be replaced.
If you should have any questions, comments or concerns, please
feel free to con-tact Deputy Fire Chief Rob Ferguson at 285-9119 or
by e-mail at [email protected].
Grand Valley Fire Protection District
If you shouldhave an
emergency, please call
911 as soonas possible!
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THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY:
GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 16www.garcoschools.org
O U R S C H O O L S
LetterGratitude
Dear Echo:A huge thank you to the Kiwanis Club for pro-
viding gifts, cheer and Santa to our young chil-dren at the
Grand Valley Center for FamilyLearning. Every year Kiwanis goes all
out to be sureour youngsters experience some magic in the sea-son.
We appreciate you!
Rebecca Ruland
Principal, Grand Valley Center for Family Learning
Parachute
Ugly SweaterContest
Who says teachers don't know how to havefun? Staff members at
Grand Valley High School(GVHS) participated in their first "Ugly
SweaterContest" to celebrate the holidays, which in turnalso
entertained the students for the day. Thecontest was sponsored by
the counseling depart-ment at GVHS and also awarded staff
membersfor sporting an "Ugly Sweater" of any kind. Firstplace went
to Mike Johnson with a ratherhideous arrangement of oddly placed
bows.Second and third places were awarded to RachelBenson and Ryan
Frink which both seemed to beaiming for the Christmas tree look.
The compe-tition was a fun way for students and staff toshow off
their Christmas spirit before leaving forthe break.
Shannia Burns, GVHS
Mrs. Brandeberry's K-1 class Photo courtesy of Rebecca
Ruland
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GRAND VALLEY ECHO Mid-January/Mid-February 2013, Page 11
THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY:
GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 16www.garcoschools.org
O U R S C H O O L S
Grand Valley High School News
Cardinal tracksCardinals busy with giving, sports, theatre and
musicBy David Walck, assistant principal, Grand Valley High
School
Grand Valley High School (GVHS) activities update:
GVHS cheerleaders placed fifth at the State Spirit
Championships; sophomore Korrie Hurt was selected as GVHSs
firstever Colorado High School Coaches Association (CHSCA)
All-State Cheerleader.
GVHS senior football player Stephan Padilla was selected to
CHSCA All-State Football. He will participate in the All-StateGames
this summer at Adams State.
The Denver Post named GVHS senior football players Trent Reidle
and Tanner Zimmerman to First Team All-State. JuniorsTyler Scott
and Keanu Kamanawa and senior Stephan Padilla were selected to the
Honorable Mention Team.
The GVHS Key Club held a food drive during the holidays to
benefit local families. Key Club students challenged
theirclassmates to bring in non-perishables. Mark Jansens freshmen
advisory group brought in the most food donations.The Key Club also
donated time and purchased gifts for the Grand Valley Givers Tree.
GVHS Key Club is led Julie Lana.
The GVHS National Honor Society was recognized for its annual
blood drive. GVHS had 24 students and staff donateblood.
The GVHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes raised money and
donated gifts to an orphanage in Mexico to help the chil-dren enjoy
the spirit of the Christmas season.
The Grand Valley Fine Arts Department presented the Winter
Band/Choir. Students were showcased in solo and groupperformances.
Junior Kayla Epperson and freshmen Chandra Davis, Jonathan Smith
and Zach Kelty participated in theBest of the West Honor Band.
These students joined 200 other talented high school musicians for
two days of intenseauditions, rehearsals and master classes,
culminating in a virtuoso performance.
The GVHS Theatre Co. competed at the state conference. Advisor
Mark Gregory was recognized by the Colorado StateTheatre
Association for his work in developing statewide curriculum in
theatre education.
Winter sports are in full swing. Senior Cody Pfau was named
champion and selected as outstanding wrestler at the
DeltaInvitational. This is one of the first times a female has won
a weight classification or been selected as outstandingwrestler for
the tournament. Junior Will Hinkle took fourth place at the
prestigious Grand Junction Central WarriorClassic Wrestling
tournament. Basketball teams are continuing their league play.
We are in need of sponsors and volunteers for the CHSAA 3A
Region One wrestling tournament to be held at GVHS Feb.15-16.
GVHS Volleyball will host an adult volleyball league on Monday
nights at GVHS January through March. The cost is $160for a
six-person team and $80 for a four-person team. The league starts
Jan. 21. Contact the high school at 285-5705for information.
GVHS Baseball is selling T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies to
raise money for their spring season.
A girls golf coach is needed for the spring season. Visit
garcoschools.org to fill out an employment application if
inter-ested.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact David
Walck at 285-5705 or at [email protected]. As always,thanks for
supporting the GVHS Cardinals.
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Echo Briefs
Andrew Kingen advances to Star ScoutBy Charlie Hornick, Echo
contributor
Andrew Kingen achieved the rank of Star Scoutin December. Star
Scout is the third highest rankin scouting.
Andrew turned 14 on Jan. 4 and has workedhard to achieve his
goals. He has been a PatrolLeader of Troop 255 and has been
selected totake on the duties of Quartermaster for the troop.
Andrew has a total of 44 nights of campingand more than 60 miles
of hiking. He has beenactive in his community, racking up more than
64hours of community service, helping with theKiwanis Food Drive
for LIFTUP and assisting in cleaning the pathway on the bridge
acrossthe Colorado River between Battlement Mesa and Parachute.
Andrew has several meritbadges and has excelled in rifle shooting
and archery.
Andrew received the Arrow on Light Award in 2010 and the Totin
Chip in 2011. Alongwith others in his troop, Andrew has hiked to
the top of different mountains above 14,000feet.
Troop 255 is an active and growing troop, co-sponsored by the
Grand Valley/ParachuteKiwanis and Grace Bible Church. The boys meet
weekly at Grace Bible Church inBattlement Mesa. Boys ages 11-17 who
are interested in learning more about scouting cancontact
Scoutmaster Travis Sproles at 250-2584. For questions about the
local Boy Scoutprogram, contact Executive Director Jim Graham at
625-9999.
Free tax preparation being offered for eighth year in a rowBy
Tom Hall, CPA (retired)
Wells Fargo Bank in Battlement Mesa is hosting a free tax
preparation site this comingtax season. This is the eighth year
that the site has operated in Battlement Mesa/Parachute.
The site is affiliated with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Program (VITA). VITA is afree federal and state income tax
preparation program that began in 1969. I am a retiredCPA and I
will be preparing returns at the site, assisted by other
volunteers.
Free tax preparation will be provided for low to moderate income
families/individuals.This includes people who are disabled, and
those for whom English is a second language,and who are qualified
to file the Federal tax form 1040.
In order to complete returns within the allotted time, clients
with complex businessissues, rentals and other subjects outside the
scope of the VITA program will be referred topaid preparers.
This site prepares returns with credits, such as the Earned
Income Credit, Child TaxCredit, Child & Dependent Care Credit,
and the Elderly and Disabled Credit. We also han-dle pensions,
Social Security income and railroad retirement income. Because we
E-Filereturns, refunds may be received more quickly.
At the time of their appointment, clients must present a picture
ID and Social Securitycards for spouses and dependents, as well as
all relevant tax documents. You should alsobring a copy of your
2011 tax return. Both spouses must be present to sign the
returnbefore it is electronically filed. Clients for whom English
is a second language should bringa translator.
Beginning Feb. 1, call Wells Fargo at 285-7848 to make an
appointment. You may needto leave a message when the bankers are
busy. Wells Fargo is located at 71 Sipprelle Dr.,Suite 2 in
Battlement Mesa.
Water use facts,watered down
Ever wonder why there are so many tanker trucks drivingup and
down the roads near oil and gas developments? Manyof them are
transporting water to well sites to help with thedrilling of a new
well.
Drilling water is used to help circulate down the drillinghole.
Water is sent down the drilling pipe and alongside it tohelp bring
up the dirt, rock and other materials in the hole afteran area has
been drilled.
The water is also used to help cool the drill bit from the
heatthat is created from the friction against underground
rock.Completion water is used to help fracture the rocks and
forma-tions underground so that the gas can flow to the
surface.
Up to 600,000 gallons of water can be used for the drillingpart
of the well. An additional one to five million gallons maybe used
for the completion of the wells, depending on whetherthe well goes
straight down (vertical) or goes across a large por-tion of
underground land (directional or horizontal). In wateruse terms, a
well can use up to 15.3 acre feet of water.
A typical four-person family will use about 300 gallons aday.
Breaking this down to an equivalent to the number ofabout 4,400
residents of Battlement Mesa, a typical well in ourarea may use
about four months worth of water.
These water-use facts for oil and gas drilling have encour-aged
brainstorming by the industry. Lately, I have heard of sev-eral
different companies working on programs to recycle theirwater. This
industry concern for our other precious naturalresource certainly
is encouraging.
Have a great 2013, and remember, keep hydrated.
Mary EllenDenomy, CPA, is aBattlement Mesaresident and an
accredited petroleumaccountant She hasbeen nationally rec-
ognized as anexpert in oil andgas issues. Mary
Ellen is the immedi-ate past president of
the RockyMountain Chapter
of the NationalAssociation of
Royalty Owners. Ifyou have questions,contact her at the
naro-us.org websiteor through the Echo.
GRAND VALLEYENERGYA monthly column by M.E. Denomy, CPA
Andrew Kingen
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GRAND VALLEY ECHO Mid-January/Mid-February 2013, Page 13
December festivities at Mesa VistaBy Kathy Germano, Mesa Vista
Assisted LivingResidence activity director
We had a wonderful holiday and our annual holidayparty was a
great time for all.
In the new year, we are looking forward to our Matter of Balance
classes,presented here at Mesa Vista every Wednesday from Jan. 9
through Feb. 27. AMatter of Balance is an award winning program
designed to manage falls andincrease activity levels. We are very
fortunate to have this free class offered atMesa Vista for our
residents and the public.
Mesa Vista also hosts a free toenail clinic, provided by
Columbine HomeHealth, on the first Thursday of every month. To
schedule an appointment,simply call Mesa Vista at 285-1844.
This months birthdays are George Atkins on Jan. 2, Shirley Barr
on Jan. 7,Virginia Holub on Jan. 24 and Marcelle Church on Jan. 26.
Happy birthday toall.
We will be enjoying many indoor activities this month and
staying warm.We are always grateful for our volunteers and we do
have a few mornings orafternoons available for someone to answer
phones and manage the front desk.If you have an interest in
volunteering, please call or just stop by.
Stay warm and enjoy our beautiful snow covered landscape.
Open 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. M-F 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat.-Sun.315 E First
Street Parachute, Co. 81635970-285-1917 catering 970-285-7091
JANUARY SPECIALS -Grab n Go Breakfast Burrito w/ham $6 +tax
Grab n Go Cheeseburger and fries $7 +tax
Karaoke with Yvette - Thursday,January 17th - 7pm until
close.
DAILY SPECIALS UNDER $10
The Traveler provides rides to sen-iors and the disabled all
year long
Local seniors over 60 or anyone with disabilities needing aride
any time of year, particularly in winter, have a transporta-tion
option with The Traveler, a service provided by GarfieldCounty
Senior Services.
On Tuesdays, the Traveler goes to and from Rifle, andThursdays
round trips to Rifle, Silt, New Castle and GlenwoodSprings are
provided. On the second Thursday of every month,transportation is
available to Grand Junction.
The 16-passenger, wheelchair accessible van offers door-to-door,
driver-assisted service. Call 625-1366 for information oncost and
to inquire about date, time and destination information.
Mitzi Burkhart, Valley Senior Center
Health BriefGrand River welcomes back Dr. Dan Smith
Dr. Dan Smith, DO, has returned to family practice at Grand
River HospitalDistricts Grand River Primary Care in Rifle. Dr.
Smith previously practiced in Riflefrom 1994-2002. For the past
eight years, he has been practicing family medicineand urgent care
for the Affinity Medical Group in Kaukauna, Wis.
The Smiths love for western Colorado never diminished, as Dr.
Smith, his wifeDiane and their three sons continued to visit and
vacation on the Western Slopenearly every year.
I feel privileged to be able to come back to this area and work
with the greatteam at Grand River, said Dr. Smith when asked why he
decided to return to hisprevious position here. I am looking
forward to returning to my passion of pro-viding healthcare in a
rural setting and being an active member of the communi-ty.
Dr. Smith is seeing patients at the Primary Care Clinic in
Rifle. Call 625-1100 tomake an appointment.
Annick Pruett, Grand River Hospital District
Resident Georgianna Hathaway enjoying the holiday party with her
son Steve White anddaughter-in-law, Sylvia. Photo courtesy of Mesa
Vista
Dr. Dan Smith
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The importanceof indoor airquality
Editors note: In December, Betsy Leonard discussed the broader
per-spective of air quality. In this months column, Betsy focuses
on theimportance of indoor air quality.
When we think of air quality, it is typically about the air
out-doors, but increasingly, indoor air quality has become an issue
tomonitor. Believe it or not, the levels of pollutants in the air
insidehomes, schools, and other buildings can be higher than the
levelof pollutants in the outdoor air.
Research indicates that people spend approximately 90 percentof
their time indoors. Some in our society are more susceptible
toeffects of indoor pollution, namely, the young, the elderly, and
thechronically ill, especially those suffering from respiratory or
cardio-vascular disease. But all of us must pay attention.
Recently, in a con-versation with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson,
she stated that fiveto 500 percent of indoor air is polluted, and
indoor air is currentlynot regulated by the EPA. Additionally,
there are no regulations inColorado directly addressing
non-occupational indoor air quality.
There are many sources of indoor air pollution and they fallinto
specific categories: combustion sources (oil, gas, kerosene,coal,
wood, and tobacco products); building materials (wet ordamp carpet,
cabinetry, and furniture made of certain pressedwood products);
household cleaning products; central heatingand cooling systems
(including humidification devices); and out-door sources, such as
radon, pesticides, and outdoor air pollution.
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is the mixture of smokethat
comes from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar,and smoke
exhaled by the smoker. It is a complex mixture ofover 4,000
compounds, more than 40 of which are known tocause cancer in
humans. Children are especially vulnerable tosecondhand smoke. It
can cause or worsen asthma symptomsand is linked to increased risks
of ear infections and SuddenInfant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Dont smoke at home and ask smokers to smoke outdoors. Ifsmoking
cannot be avoided, increase ventilation in the areawhere smoking is
taking place. Do not smoke if children arepresent, particularly
infants and toddlers.
In addition to tobacco smoke, major combustion pollutants maybe
released from stoves, space heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces.These
pollutants typically occur from malfunctioning devices
andimproperly vented sources. A variety of particulates may
bereleased; some may be carcinogenic. Also gaseous pollutants
fromcombustion sources include some identified atmospheric
pollutantssuch as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and
sulfurdioxide (SO2). Charcoal should never be burned inside and
carbonmonoxide detectors should be installed in your home.
Mold and other allergens can arise from a host of means,
butthere are two primary classes a) moisture-induced growth ofmold
colonies and b) natural substances released into the air,such as
animal dander and plant pollen.
Mold is always associated with moisture and its growth canbe
inhibited by keeping humidity levels below 50 percent. Useexhaust
fans in bathrooms and kitchen, and vent clothes dryersto the
outside. Cover mattresses and wash bedding and soft toysfrequently
in water at a temperature above 130 degrees to killdust mites.
Vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture regularly.Control exposure
to pets.
Indoor air quality is a complex topic. This column has
justscratched the surface. A follow-up column will examine further
cat-egories of indoor air pollutants, and will explore remedial
actions.
Betsy Leonard is an environmental education specialist who lives
in Parachute.
Nature at Homeand AfieldBy Betsy Leonard
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GRAND VALLEY ECHO Mid-January/Mid-February 2013, Page 15
Protect yourbabys oral healthBy Ann Galloway, NP-C,Grand River
Student Health Center
Childrens dental health begins in the womb. According to
Cavity-Free at Three, Caring foryour Babys Teeth and Youre
Pregnant! publications, a babys first teeth begin developingaround
the third month of pregnancy. During pregnancy it is important for
the mother to takegood care of her teeth and gums. Hormonal changes
that occur during pregnancy can increase therisk of developing gum
disease, which may affect the mothers and the babys health.
Expectant mothers should: brush their teeth twice a day with a
fluoride toothpaste floss their teeth daily drink water or low-fat
milk and avoid sugary beverages like soda or juice eat a healthy,
balanced diet and be sure to include dairy products to help in
the
development of the babys teeth, gums and bones avoid sugary
snacks keep regular dental check up appointments during the
pregnancy
New parents can do several things to help their children have a
healthy mouth and remain cavity-free:
Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle of anything other than
water. Wipe babys gums with a soft, clean wash cloth after each
feeding; even before
the babys teeth come in. After the babys teeth come in, wipe the
teeth after each feeding, especially along
the gum line, with a soft cloth or a soft bristled toothbrush.
Brush the babys teeth twice a day; once in the morning and once
before bedtime. Use a
soft, bristled childrens toothbrush and a small dot of
fluoridated toothpaste. Wipe off theteeth when finished brushing
until the child is old enough to spit out the toothpaste.
Children need an adults help with brushing until they are 8
years old. Make sure you provide healthy food choices as your baby
starts eating solid foods.
Avoid sugary and sticky foods such as fruit roll-ups, raisins,
candy or soda. Wean from the bottle to a cup by age one. Dilute
juices with water. Avoid putting things in your mouth and then
putting them in the mouth of your baby.
Avoid sharing toys and pacifiers between children. Sharing
saliva is one way the bacteria that causes tooth decay can be
spread.
Make sure your child sees a dentist by their first birthday. If
you have concerns about your childs teeth or gums, make a dental
appointment even sooner. Both Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus
(CHP+) offer dental services to children..
Keep regular dental appointments as recommended by the dentist
for yourselves as well as your children. Ask about fluoride
varnishes for your childs teeth.
Remember, baby teeth are important. Prevention of tooth decay is
much less costly than treat-ment. Use of fluoride is one of the
single most important ways to avoid tooth decay. Next month,we will
look at ways to assure fluoride adequacy for ourselves and our
children.
Ann Galloway is a certified nurse practitioner who works at the
Grand River Student Health Center inParachute.
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H I S T O R Y
Bruces approach to his education resulted in his having money
saved insteadof accumulating debt upon completion of his degrees.
He is proud of the fact thathe obtained his bachelors degree
without financial assistance from his family. Hetook the Army route
to pay for dental school. He continued his education by com-pleting
an elective residency for fun.
He misses only two things about the Army: Living in Europe and
legally driv-ing his old and beat-up BMW 150 miles an hour on the
Autobahn.
H-Dentistry opened in September of 2010 in a new custom-built
office at 225Callahan Ave. in Parachute and offers almost every
service that dentistry has tooffer. His favorite services are root
canals, extractions and other surgeries. His cus-tomers range in
age from 12 to 102. He employs three great people who totallyrock.
The H-Dentistry website contains extensive information about
dentalhealth and recommendations for preventative care at
hdentistry.com.
Bruce joined the Parachute/Battlement Mesa chamber because it is
fun to beinvolved in the community. His business philosophy is have
fun or do somethingelse. He volunteered to be on the chambers board
of directors because serviceswere needed. Recently, Bruce
introduced an all-new chamber website that hasmore options for
members and visitors to the website. His goal for the chamber isto
make chamber membership more attractive to all businesses.
We absolutely love living here, said Bruce. Weve lived in and
traveled to andthrough so much of the world. It is a little
paradise here. People, in general, arevery friendly to boot!
As always, the chamber is looking for businesses that would like
to support ourcommunities by becoming a member of the
Parachute/Battlement Chamber ofCommerce. For more information, call
285-0388.
From left, Bruce and Millie Hoggan on the doc-tors scooter. Dr.
Hoggan examines his sonAllens teeth in his office.
Photos courtesy of Bruce Hoggan, DDS
Archaeologist Curtis Martin tospeak to Grand ValleyHistorical
Society
The Grand Valley Historical Society (GVHS) will hold its winter
meeting on Jan. 19 at 2 p.m.at the Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse. The
program will feature local archaeologist Curtis Martin,the
principal investigator for the Colorado Wikiup Project, who will
give a presentation on theindigenous Ute Indians of Colorado.
Using several slides of wikiup shelters, tipi frames, tree
platforms, and meat-drying and util-ity racks that have survived in
the mountains and plateaus throughout Colorado, Martin willgive an
overview of the earliest occupants of the state, going back as far
as 13,000 years. He willalso discuss the methods used for analyzing
and dating these archaeological finds.
Martin Meceived his bachelors and masters degrees in
anthropology from the University ofColorado and has served as
project archaeologist at the universitys Mesa Verde ResearchCenter.
He also worked on the re-excavation of the Lowry Ruins near
Cortez.
In addition, Martin has worked as an archaeologist for the
Colorado State HighwayDepartment, the Museum of Northern Arizona,
and a series of private cultural resource manage-ment firms
throughout the western United States and in Switzerland.
The program is open to the general public at no charge, though
donations to the GVHS areappreciated. Refreshments will be served
after the presentation.
Grand Valley Historical Society
Chambers Dr. Bruce Hoggan continued from page 8
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The Echo Worship Directory To be listed in The Echo Worship
Directory, please contact
[email protected] to set up an account, there is a small
monthly fee of $10.
As I See ItSame color with a range of shadesBy Pastor Charlie
Hornick, Grace Bible Church
I am indebted to the Reverend Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr. for so
forcefully, yet peacefully, bringing tothe forefront the importance
of seeing and treatingone another equally.
At least once each year I read Dr. Kings Letterfrom a Birmingham
Jail written to several leadingclergy in the Birmingham area on
Easter weekend in1963. That letter and his famous I Have a
Dreamspeech, delivered that same year in August, havenot only been
a source of encouragement and chal-lenge to millions, but to me
personally. I am movedevery time I read those now famous
addresses.
Dr. King was also known for his wonderful senseof humor. He was
a man who knew how to makeothers laugh and often he would prove his
pointafter getting congregations and audiences to laughat
themselves. While I have not been able to findthe exact source, I
remember a humorous story,which I believe was passed down through
him thatwent something like this:
Two college students, one Caucasian and anoth-er African
American, had become the best offriends. As such, they were able to
tease each otherand at the same time share true feelings.
TheAfrican American student had become somewhatannoyed with his
friends regular reference to himas colored. So one day, he gave him
thisresponse: You know, when I was born, I was black.When they took
me home from the hospital, I wasblack. When I am cold, I am black.
When I get toomuch sun, I am black. When I get sick, I am
black.When I die, I will be black.
The African American student continued, Butyou, when you were
born, you were pink. Whenthey took you home from the hospital you
werewhite. When you get cold, you turn blue. When youget too much
sun, you turn red. When you are sick,you turn green. And when you
die, you will turnpurple. Yet, you call me colored.
Dr. King reminded us that we are all colored.First, we are all
descendants of Adam and Eve andthen later we are all descended from
Noah and hiswife. This means we are all related. More important-ly
we were all made in the image of God, createdequally. When Christ
came he demonstrated lovefor all and died for all, without
partiality.
We now know that we are all various degrees ofthe same color.
One pigment, called melanin, pro-duces our skin color. Melanin has
two major forms,which combine to give us the particular shade
ofskin we have. It is interesting to note that when youtrace the
migration of the descendants of Noahsthree sons, you find both
light and dark-skinnedgroups. It is even possible for one couple to
pro-duce a wide range of skin shades in just one gener-ation of
their children.
Prejudice, based on skin color, is therefore stupidas well as
sinful. We all must see to it that Dr. Kingsdream becomes a reality
that his children one day
F A I T H
All Saints' Episcopal Church150 Sipprelle Dr.Battlement
Mesa285-7908Pastor's mobile: 985-5797The Reverend Edmond-Joseph
Rivet,
Priest-in-chargeWebsite: allsaintsepiscopal.infoChurch
e-mail:
[email protected] e-mail:
[email protected]
Sunday Eucharist: 11:00 a.m.Choir: 9:30 a.m.Children's Sunday
School: 11-11:30
WOW: Worship On WednesdayEucharist: 6 p.m.Repast 6:30 p.m.Study:
7 p.m.
Crown Peak Baptist Church101 W. Battlement
ParkwayParachute285-7946crownpeakbaptist.com
Rick Van Vleet, Senior PastorDan LaRue, Associate PastorMatt
Loftin, Youth PastorBrian Jarrett, Minister of Music
Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Sunday Morning Bible Study for all ages 9:45 a.m.
(Children's Church offered during 11 a.m. service)
Wed. Night Dinner 5:30 p.m.Wed. Night Programs 6:30 p.m.(Adult,
Children & Youth Groups)
Small groups meet throughout theweek ... Visit our website for
moreinformation.
Come -- Experience God's Power for life & living
Know -- Christ through a loving family for fellowship
Grow -- In Christ through a foundation of discipleship
Go -- With Christ in a ministry of service with a focus for
evangelism
Faith Baptist Church235 N. Railroad Ave.ParachuteJohn Yadloski,
Pastor285-7424
SundaySunday School: 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship: 11 a.m.
Childrens Church: 11:15 a.m.
WednesdayBible Study: 7 p.m.
Grace Bible Church0755 Spencer ParkwayP.O. Box 6248Battlement
Mesa, CO 81636285-9862
Charlie Hornick, PastorJed Johnston, Family Life PastorChasity
McGillivray, GBC Child CareDirectorJonathan & Bethany Koehn,
Ministryin SpanishStephen & Amanda Chapman,Church Planting
SundayBlessing Up for Church Broadcast
8:00am 103.9 FMSunday School: 9:30-10:15amMorning Worship:
10:30amYouth / Childrens Activities
Grace Bible Church Child Care: Mon Fri.
Boy Scouts Call for days/timeAwana: Wednesdays 6:30pm
(Sept. April)Middle & High School Youth
(Call for times)Boy Scout Troop # 255
Mondays at 6:00pm
*Bible Studies, Special Activities (Call for times and
places)Email: [email protected]:
www.grace-bible-church.com24-Hour Prayer Line: 256-4693
Grand Valley Christian ChurchSecond Street & Parachute
AvenueParachute
Richard Counts, Pastor 285-7597, 260-1080e-mail:
[email protected] Church Office 285-7597
Sunday worship 10:00 a.m.
Grand Valley United Methodist Church132 N. Parachute Ave.
Parachute, Co.
81635970-285-9892grandvalleyumc.qwestnetoffice.comgrandvalleyumc@qwestoffice.net
We are a Christ-centered congrega-tion committed to biblical and
theo-logical openness and inclusiveness.
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULEAdult Sunday School: 8:30 a.m.Childrens
Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.Fellowship
Time with refreshments at11:00 a.m.We have a Communion Service
onthe First Sunday of every monthOur Awakening Chorus Choir
prac-tices on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
We Invite you to Attend our SpecialServices on Thanksgiving,
ChristmasEve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday,Good Friday Tenebrae
Service, EasterSunrise Service and Breakfast.
We offer many volunteer opportuni-ties to support community
agencies.We host a free luncheon everyMonday open to all.We offer a
community garden that isfree to all.Meditation and Spiritual
Growth
Group twice a month at 7:00 p.m.
Our church has been active in servingthe area for 122 years!Come
Join Us This Sunday!
The Lighthouse(Assembly of God)1833 S. Battlement
ParkwayBattlement Mesa285-7236 or 379-5947
(Pastor's cell)Pastor: Dr. Robert C. McNew
ServicesSunday school:
Sunday, 9:30 a.m.Worship service:
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.(Children's Church & Nursery)
Ladies Bible study and luncheon:
Tuesday, 12-2 p.m.
Shepherd of the Mesa (WELS)(A member of the WisconsinEvangelical
Lutheran Synod)
We worship on the St. JohnCommunity Center Campus (just offof
Stone Quarry Road) at 10:00 amon Sunday Mornings and at 7:00 pmon
Wednesday Evenings. EveryoneWelcome! Weekly Schedule:Monday9:00 am
Ladies Bible Class 9:45 am Kids Club, pre-schoolthrough 2nd
Grade1:00 pm 8th Grade Catechism2:00 pm 7th Grade Catechism3:00 pm
3rd through 6th GradeBible HistoryTuesday9:00 am 12 noon Office
Hours 7:00 pm Pause to Praise RadioProgram on KSUN
103.9Wednesday9:00 am 12 noon Office Hours 7:00 pm Soup, Sandwiches
andScriptureThursday
9:00 am 12 noon Office Hours 7:00 pm Leadership Meeting
3rdThursday of the Month Sunday10:00 am Worship 11:00 am SIS
(Sisters in Service)meets the 3rd Sunday of the Month3:00 pm Youth
Group meets the 2ndSunday of the Month
Pastor Bill CorneliusPastors Cell Phone (970)-987-3093E-mail
[email protected] site:www.shepherdofthemesa.org
Wellspring of Life Churchat Grand Valley Middle School0364
Sipprelle DriveParachute
Pastor David Bartlett
Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.Youth and Childrens Sunday
School
210-5795210-5849
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Wheres Redstone?PUBLISHERS NOTE: Wheres Redstone and why should
you care? The Grand Valley Echos nine-year old sister, The Crystal
Valley Echo, is based in Redstone and is the monthly newspaper
forthe Crystal Valley. Besides, Redstone is a perfect, quick
getaway for Grand Valleyites. Get toknow your sister: Come
visit.
THE HEART OF REDSTONE
WITH A UNIQUE SELECTION OFCENTERPIECES FOR YOUR HOME!
REDSTONE CASTLE TOUR TICKETSAVAILABLE HERE!
OPEN YEAR ROUND OPEN DAILY970-963-1769
225 Redstone Blvd. Redstone
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REDSTONE CASTLE TOURSSaturday, Sunday 1:30 p.m.
(Daily tours start May 14th)Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors,
children 5-18
Children under 5: FREE(FOR GROUP TOURS CALL 970-963-9656)
Tickets available at Tiffany of Redstone, and the Redstone
General Store
CASH OR CHECK ONLY
www.redstonecastle.us
redstonecolorado.com
Snowshoe Race/Walkcircles the RedstoneCastle Feb. 2By Sue
McEvoy, Echo staff writer
Would you like to get alittle fresh winter airwhile enjoying
somebeautiful surroundings?Snowshoers both highlycompetitive and
decidedlynot are invited to one ofRedstones favorite winterevents.
On the morning ofFeb. 2, snowshoe racersand non-competitivewalkers
who just want toenjoy the scenic trail cir-cling the historic
Redstone Castle are invited to Redstone for thisfourth annual race
and walk.
The event starts at 10 a.m. in the west parking lot of
theRedstone Inn. Registration is available on the morning of
therace at the Church at Redstone starting at 8 a.m.
Pre-registrationcan be completed at Independence Run and Hike
located at 586Highway 133 in the La Fontana Plaza in
Carbondale.
The 5K (approximately three-mile) course follows a
snow-packedsingle lane road alongside the beautiful Crystal River
and underneaththe maroon sandstone cliffs that give the Redstone
its name.
After crossing the wide-open grounds of the Redstone Castle,the
course loops into tall forest and circles back to the RedstoneSki
Area or more like the circa-1960 T-bar lift that stands qui-etly
abandoned on the property.
The United States Snowshoe Association sanctions the race.A
benefit for Hospice of the Valley, registration is $20 andincludes
a raffle ticket for one of many donated prizes.
So strap on some snowshoes (available for rent) and come outto
Redstone for the day. And for more information, go to
red-stonecolorado.com.
REDSTONE ART CENTERNew owners: Michael and Stephanie Askew
888-963-3790 REDSTONEART.COM
For the western adventure of a lifetime
Hourly or full day trail rides Carriage or wagon rides
Pack trips to scenic Avalanche Lake First-class, fully guided or
drop camp hunts for elk,
bear, mule deer, mountain goat or bighorn sheep
UNDER SPECIAL USEPERMIT FROM USFSOUTFITTER # 2463
Bolling Jones, OwnerRandy Melton, Outfitter
970-963-1144
www.redstonestables.com [email protected]
Sleigh Rides
Winter TrailRidesBook your
winter adventure bycalling 963-1144 or
(229) 221-4590
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Basic and Full Service Oil Changes Automatic Transmission
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285-9217
120 S. Columbine Ct. Parachute
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bedroom, two and a half bath townhome. Fencedpatio, opposite park
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618-4930.SERVICES:SERVICES: Mike's Home Maintenance Service -
Providing home service for theBattlement area. Lawns mowed from
$15-35. Leaf removal/gutters cleaned.General home maintenance.
Minor plumbing. House painting. Tree trimming andclean-up,
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Alyssa Ohnmacht 963-2373
SERVICE DIRECTORYSERVICE DIRECTORY
Health BriefInfluenza confirmed in Mesa County; residents
encouraged to receive flu vaccine now
The Mesa County Health Department, Garfield Countys neighboring
county,is reporting increased influenza activity, including
hospitalizations, testing, andoutpatient doctor visits. It takes up
to two weeks for individuals to develop max-imum protection from
the influenza vaccine and since it may take up to sixweeks for
influenza to spread in a community, this increased activity serves
as animportant reminder that it is time to receive an annual flu
vaccine if you havenot already done so.
Influenza begins abruptly with fever, chills and body aches. It
is also charac-terized by a dry hacking cough, sore throat, and
watery eyes. Although influen-za is a respiratory infection, the
whole body can be affected.
On average, people who get the flu spend two days in bed and
have anoth-er four days of restricted activity, including time away
from work. Most recoverin one to two weeks. Mesa County Health
Department recommends stayinghome when sick, washing hands
frequently and covering the mouth whencoughing to avoid spreading
the illness to others.
Complications of influenza include sinus infections, ear
infections, bronchitisand pneumonia. Influenza and pneumonia
combined are the sixth leading causeof death in the United States.
Those at greatest risk of complications frominfluenza include
individuals over the age of 65, those with heart, lung, and kid-ney
disease, diabetes and other chronic disease; children on chronic
aspirin ther-apy; and those with weakened immune systems.
Mesa County Health Department is offering the injectable flu
vaccine for $20and the flu mist for $25 if paid at time of service
on a walk-in basis at the GrandJunction office located at 510 29
Road. Call 248-6900 for times and appointments.
For the most current flu information please call the Mesa County
HealthDepartments pre-recorded information line at 248-6989 or
visithealth.mesacounty.us.
Karen Martsolf, Mesa County
live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of
their skinbut by the content of their character.
I am grateful for what I have witnessed in our community
throughthe clergy here as well as the police force, fire
department, school sys-tem, and civic organizations. Time after
time I have seen a pastor orprincipal or teacher or public official
demonstrate compassion as wellas non-biased professionalism. They
model their belief that all of ourresidents here matter, each is
important. While I am not nave to thinkwe have arrived to say we
have properly dealt with prejudice, I will sayI am greatly
encouraged.
I expect to see Dr. King in heaven with multitudes in white
robesfrom every shade imaginable, their skin color enhancing their
celestialbeauty. I hope to thank Dr. King personally for
wonderfully demon-strating by words and example that we are all the
same color, just dif-ferent shades.
As I See It continued from page 17
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