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Volume #2 Number 11 FREE Mid-August / Mid-September 2010

Providing a voice for community-based organizations and individuals that enrich the life of the Grand Valley

INSIDE

Grand ValleyDays photos

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Crimepage 4

Junior Golfpage 15

College opportunities

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Mt. Callahanpage 23

New solar arraysprovide efficientenergy to Parachute

Celebration plannedfor Aug. 27

By Heather McGregor,Garfield New EnergyCommunities Initiative

Everyone is invited to a spe-cial grand opening celebrationfor Parachute’s three new solarelectric arrays, including theunique solar flowers at theParachute I-70 rest area.

The celebration begins withcomments from key playersinvolved in making the solararrays happen, followed by areception with refreshments.

Tapping into the sunThe grand opening will cele-

brate the solar flowers at therest area as well as the solararrays installed at ParachuteTown Hall and at the ParachuteWater Treatment Plant – a total of 23 kilowatts of installed solarcapacity.

The three arrays are part of the Garfield New EnergyCommunities Initiative, which is using a large part of its grantmoney from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs to installsolar arrays on public buildings and facilities from Parachute toCarbondale. An Xcel Energy Solar Rewards rebate is also helping tofund the arrays.

Another solar array is being installed on the remodeled ParachuteBranch Library. A grand opening for the library and its array is set for10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 11, at the library, 244 Grand Valley Way, witha dedication ceremony at 10 a.m.

Both the Town of Parachute and the Garfield Public LibraryDistrict are partners in the Garfield New Energy CommunitiesInitiative.

Solar arrays providing energyThe Town of Parachute's three solar projects include two conven-

tional roof-mounted arrays on town hall and the water treatmentplant. The town hall array has 54 panels and the water plant arrayhas 44 panels. Both will be capable of generating nearly 10 kilowattsof electricity, offsetting electric use in the buildings.

The solar flowers at the rest area, however, are completely newand different. El Sol, owned by Ed Cortez of Carbondale, installed allthree arrays after winning a competitive bidding process. PattilloAssociates Engineers Inc. of Glenwood Springs engineered the solarflowers, and Garfield Steel and Machine of Rifle manufactured theflower framework.

Each flower can generate about 1.2 kilowatts of electricity. The

Flower PowerFlower Power

Rest area volunteer Fern Stone standswith the three solar flowers. The flowersare 17 feet tall at their center points, and17 feet in diameter. The eight-petal flow-ers are made from 16 triangular solarpanels, two panels per petal, and theflowers are tilted to 34 degrees to maxi-mize solar power generation. Photo courtesy of Heather McGregor

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FROM THE EDITOR

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 $25 annual fee.

PUBLISHER/DESIGNERALYSSA OHNMACHT

EDITORCARRIE CLICK

COPY EDITORDANA CAYTON

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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 publisher’s standard for a positive, informative, educational community newspaper.

Thank you to this month’s contributors:

Heather McGregor, Heidi Rice, Betsy Leonard,

Ron Galterio, Debbie Crawford, Keith Lammey,

Battlement Mesa Golf Club, Emily Hisel,

Mountain Family Health Centers, Charlie Hornick,

Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce, Bill Cornelius,

Rifle Funeral Home, Phil Strouse, Sarah Tahvonen,

Bob Knight, Johnny Goodman, Barbara Barker,

Bruce Knuth, Laurel Koning, Mary Anderson,

M.E. Denomy, Rebecca Ruland, Julie Lana,

Kathy Hall, Kathy Germano, Monty Rhodes,

Anne Huber, Rob Ferguson, Barbara Pavlin,

Bob Campbell, Chapter IP P.E.O.,

Mike McKibbin, Ed Kosmicki,

Planet Green/Discovery Communications

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What’s black and white and “read” all over?During the summer, I did a little traveling, to Louisiana inJune, and to northern New England in July and August.

One of the things that struck me was that people every-where I went apparently “didn’t get the memo,” as theysay, that newspapers are on the way out and that nobodywants to read hard-copy papers anymore.

Instead, it seemed like the good old local paper is stillmighty popular. Papers were being read at the crawfishboil place in Lake Charles, La., just as much as they werebeing pored over on the porch of the general store inWarren, Vt.

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Seeing the popularity of the trusty newspaper alsorenewed my resolve as I came back home to work withAlyssa, the Echo’s publisher, to put together this issue.

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Crime Briefs

Truck driver who rammed Grand Valley Pub & Grille remains in jail

The man allegedly responsible for ramming his truck intothe Grand Valley Pub & Grille in Parachute at the end ofJune remains in the Garfield County Jail on a $30,000 bond.

Branden Derrick Chee, 23, was charged with criminalmischief, menacing, resisting arrest, DUI, third-degreeassault and attempted vehicular menacing after an inci-dent shortly before 2 a.m. on June 27.

Chee was refused service of alcohol at the pub forallegedly being intoxicated, became irate and rammedhis truck two times into the front window of the building,narrowing missing several patrons.

He was later found and arrested at the nearby RiverManor Apartments.

As of press time near the end of August, Chee was sched-uled to appear in Ninth Judicial District Court on Aug. 26.

Brenda and Don Locker, owners of the Parachute barand restaurant, estimated the damage to the facilitybetween $75,000 and $100,000. The Grand Valley Pub &Grille was closed down for several days and reopened forbusiness on July 2.

The Lockers opened the Grand Valley Pub & Grille onCardinal Way in October 2005.

- Heidi Rice

Rash of thefts from well pads in western Garfield County

During the past several months, western GarfieldCounty has seen an increase in well pad thefts. Stolenitems include solar panels, batteries and related equip-ment. During this period, six reported thefts haveoccurred mainly in the areas west of Rifle and Parachuteand along County Road 215. The four most recent inci-dents took place the final week of July.

The affected energy development companies includeWilliams Production and EnCana, and the estimated valueof the stolen property is approximately $13,650. Five ofthe cases are inactive pending further leads.

Anyone having any knowledge regarding these inci-dents or witnessing suspicious activity in or around ener-gy development and related storage areas is encouragedto contact Garfield County Crime Stoppers at gar-cocrimestoppers.com or 945-0101.

– Phil Strouse, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

Some initial reports erroneous-ly claimed fugitive was spottedin Parachute

By Heidi Rice Special to the Grand Valley Echo

Parachute area residents were never in anydanger when one of three escapees from theArizona State Prison in Kingman on July 30made his way along Interstate 70 on Aug. 1 andwas captured in Rifle.

According to Parachute Police Chief CaryParmenter, the escapee, 36-year-old Daniel Kelly

Renwick, was never in Parachute, despite initialreports that he was first spotted in Parachute bya Garfield County Sheriff's deputy.

"He was seen west of Rifle," Parmenter said."There are no reports that he even stopped inParachute."

According to an arrest affidavit, Renwickheaded west on I-70 in a 2004 Chevy Blazerwith the sheriff's deputy behind him when heentered Rifle city limits.

At that point, Rifle Police Officer WilliamVan Teylingen entered the chase and followedRenwick as he exited into Rifle. During thattime Van Teylingen's patrol car was allegedlyshot at from the driver of the car in front of him.Van Teylingen followed the suspect vehicle tothe Red River Inn parking lot on TaughenbaughBoulevard in south Rifle.

With backup from other law enforcement

officers, Renwick was arrested, taken into cus-tody, and lodged in the Garfield County Jail.

On Aug. 11, the Garfield County DistrictAttorney's office filed formal charges ofattempted first-degree murder – after delibera-tion, two counts of attempted first-degree mur-der – indifference, vehicular eluding, and pos-session of a weapon by a previous offender,along with the escape charge out of Arizona.Renwick's bail was set at $2.5 million.

He is scheduled for arraignment on Sept. 28in the Ninth Judicial District Court.

The last of the three escapees, John CharlesMcCluskey, 45, along with his cousin andfiancée, 44-year-old Cassyln Mae Welch, who

allegedly helped the three escape fromthe prison, were reportedly apprehend-ed on the evening of Aug. 19 in a camp-ground in northeast Arizona. The cou-ple had been on the lam for threeweeks and believed to have traveled toMontana, New Mexico and Arkansas.

The second escapee, Tracy AlanProvince, 42, was captured on Aug. 9,after attending a church service inMeeteetse, Wyo.

McCluskey and Welch, who werelast seen in a restaurant in Billings,Mont. on Aug. 6, are also believed to beinvolved in the murder of a vacationingOklahoma couple, both 61, in NewMexico during the first week ofAugust. The couple's charred bodies

were found in a burnt-out truck camper. McCluskey and Welch were armed and con-

sidered extremely dangerous. The two reported-ly fancied themselves to be a modern dayBonnie and Clyde who would not be taken alive.

The arrest of the last of the fugitives cameafter a Forest Ranger in an Apache Countycampground reportedly became suspicious afterdiscovering an unattended campfire and a silverNissan Sentra, which the pair was last known tobe driving, hidden in the trees.

Renwick was serving two consecutive 22-year sentences for second-degree murder out ofPima County, Ariz. Province was serving a lifesentence for murder and robbery out of PimaCounty, Ariz. and McCluskey was serving a 15-year sentence for attempted second-degreemurder, aggravated assault and discharge of afirearm out of Maricopa, Ariz.

Escapee bypassed Parachute

Daniel Kelly Renwick


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.

• Aug. 25: First day of kindergarten at GrandValley Center for Family Learning in Parachute.Contact Rebecca at [email protected],cfl.garcoschools.org.

• Aug. 27: 10 a.m. Grand opening celebrationfor Parachute’s solar flowers is at the ParachuteI-70 rest area. Tours and explanations of theseunique solar arrays. For more information, go togarfieldcleanenergy.org.

• Aug. 28: Neighborhood Watch Barbecue atTells Meadow. Contact Parachute Town Hall, 285-7630.

• Aug. 30: Preschool begins at Grand ValleyCenter for Family Learning in Parachute. ContactRebecca at [email protected], cfl.gar-coschools.org.

• Sept. 1: Entrepreneurial Operations course,which runs 15 weeks on Thursday evenings, beginsat the CMC Center Glenwood. $147. Learn to startyour own business. 945-7486 for info/to register.

• Sept. 2: 1 p.m. Take a Sneak Peek atParachute’s new library. A tour plus informationabout the library’s new equipment takes 90 minutes.RSVP by Aug. 31 by calling 625-4270.

• Sept. 9: 12 p.m. Jill Ziemann of ColoradoMountain College presents a job search work-shop at Cottonwood Park. Sponsored byParachute/Battlement Chamber of Commerce, 285-0388.

• Sept. 11: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Parachute BranchLibrary opens. Come see the changes at 244 GrandValley Way, Parachute, including the library’s newsolar array. 285-9870.

• Sept. 15: Applications due to participate in the28th Annual Craft Fair at Grand Valley High Schoolon Nov. 20. Call Mary at Parachute/Battlement MesaPark and Recreation District at 285-0388.

ONGOING• School’s back in session so keep an eye out forkids going to and from school.

• The Parachute Branch Library is closed fromJuly 31-Sept. 10, and will reopen at its original,newly remodeled building on 244 Grand Valley Way,Parachute. 285-9570.

• Colorado Mountain College is offering energytechnology and art classes in Parachute for thefall semester at the Grand Valley Center for FamilyLearning and the Career Center. Call 625-1871 orlook online at coloradomtn.edu or cfl.gar-coschools.org.

• The Battlement Mesa Activity Center has lotsof classes and activities: swimming, dancing, person-al training, water aerobics, yoga, kung fu, basketball,and more. Call 285-9480.

• Every Monday from 12-1 p.m. the Grand ValleyUnited Methodist Church serves a free soup lunchat the church at 132 Parachute Ave.

• Every Monday from 12:45-4 p.m., Party Bridgeis held at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center. Alllevels welcome.

• The first Tuesday of every month, at 7 p.m. theWest Garfield Democrats meet at Mesa VistaAssisted Living, 285-7206.

• Every Tuesday at 7 a.m., the Kiwanis Club ofGrand Valley/Parachute meets at theParachute Senior Center, 540 N. Parachute, inParachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., program begins at7:30 a.m.

• The second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.,the Grand Valley Citizens Alliance meets at theMesa Vista Assisted Living Residence. Call Paul, 285-7791.

• Neighborhood Watch meets the secondTuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Parachute TownHall, 222 Grand Valley Way, Parachute. 285-7630.

• HEARTBEAT, for those who have lost afriend or loved one through suicide, meets thesecond Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at theFirst United Methodist Church in Glenwood Springs.Use the Bethel Chapel entrance of the church locat-ed at 824 Cooper Street.

• The second Tuesday or Wednesday of every monthat 7 p.m., the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parkand Recreation District Board of Directorsmeets at the recreation district office, 259 CardinalWay, Parachute, 285-0388, parachutebattlement-parkandrecreation.org.

• Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., the ValleySenior Center hosts a luncheon prepared by theRifle Senior Center. $2.50 for those over 60.Reservations taken Mondays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.;call 285-7216.

• Every Wednesday at 6 p.m., "Through the Biblein One Year" Bible Study is at the Grand ValleyChristian Church, 116 W. Second. Contact PastorLois Smith, 285-7957.

• The first and third Wednesday of every month at 3p.m., the Battlement Mesa ArchitecturalCommittee meets at the Battlement Mesa ActivityCenter. Open to the public. 285-9432.

• Battlement Concerned Citizens meet the sec-ond and fourth Wednesdays of every month at 1:30p.m. at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center to dis-cuss issues of concern to the Battlement Mesa com-munity. Open to the public. Dave, 285-2263 or Ron,285-3085.

• Every Thursday at 10 a.m. (except the firstThursday of the month), the Prayer ShawlMinistry meets at the Grand Valley UnitedMethodist Church, 132 N. Parachute, Parachute.Call Sharon, 285-2318, or the church, 285-9892, tojoin in.

• Every Friday from 9-9:30 a.m. “CommunityConnections” interviews with community mem-bers on KSUN 103.9 FM.

• Parachute’s Open-Air Market is open from 9a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday through mid-September.

UPCOMING• Sept. 16: 12 p.m. Parachute/BattlementChamber of Commerce board meeting atAlpine Bank-Battlement Mesa. 285-0388.

• Sept. 16: 6:30 p.m. Colorado author SandraDallas visits Parachute in a presentation at theParachute Branch Library as part of its grand open-ing. $25. Call 625-4270.

• Sept. 18: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friends of the LibraryBook Sale, at the Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse.210-7119.

• Sept. 28: 3:30 p.m. Battle for the Cure golfevent to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation tofight breast cancer. $20. Sign up at the BattlementMesa Golf Club; presented by the Battlement MesaWomen’s Golf Club.

• Sept. 25-26: Grand Valley Quilt Show is at theBattlement Mesa Schoolhouse, and also featurestours of the Glover Cabin. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,Sunday, 12-3 p.m. $3/suggested donation to bene-fit the Grand Valley Historical Society. Monty, 285-6100.

• Sept. 30: Grant applications due to Mt.Callahan Community Fund for nonprofits’ proj-ects not to exceed $500. Contact Barbara at 285-7634,

• Oct. 2: 5-10 p.m. Oktoberfest in CottonwoodPark. Volunteers needed now to sign up to help.285-0388.

• Nov. 20: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 28th Annual Craft Fairat Grand Valley High School. 285-0388.


G O V E R N M E N TTown of Parachute News

A reward for reporting solar array vandals,a new Comfort Inn, and lots moreFrom Parachute Town Administrator Robert Knight

Reward for solar array vandalsThe Town of Parachute recently welcomed the solar array to our rest area. Unfortunately, per-

son(s) unknown thought it great fun to through a rock into one of the solar panels on the night ofAug. 8. This resulted in damage of about $900 to the array. The damage has since been repaired.

These individuals also left their unique mark in the form of gang graffiti in the men's public rest-room. The Town of Parachute is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to thearrest and conviction of these individuals. Please see the notice on the cover of this Echo for whereand how to report the identity of these perpetrators.

Parachute’s getting comfortableParachute Building and Planning just issued a building permit to theWright Group for the con-

struction of a Comfort Inn. This hotel will be built on the north side of town just off RailroadAvenue. Construction mobilization should begin the week of Aug. 23.

Road work aheadA contract has also been awarded to G.A Western to complete the construction of Parachute

Park Boulevard. This will include pavement improvements on Highway 6, County Road 215 andthe erection of a bridge across Parachute Creek.

The majority of the construction should be completed this winter with the paving being finishedby the start of next summer. We expect no significant traffic obstructions as a result of this project.

Livable wage jobs coming in 2013We were excited to hear that our neighbor Williams Production will be building a processing

plant north of Solvay off County Road 215. We understand construction will begin around 2013but it is great to see plans to bring livable wage jobs to town.

We are also working on another annexation up County Road 215 as we march our way towardthe new rodeo grounds being leased to the Grand Valley Parks Association by Solvay Chemical.

A new dentist, offices, and the new interchangeOur new dentist office is nearing completion as is the new Barry Petroleum offices. Work is still

progressing on the new interchange but it will be a bit before you will actually see ground break-ing. It takes a lot of time to obtain right-of-way, relocate utilities, complete engineering and thenobtain a contractor. Rest assured that this work is moving along and I will keep you posted as wereach significant milestones for this much-needed interchange.

It’s time for the Sheriff’sAuxiliary golf tournamentFundraiser supports local organization’scommunity work

By Bob Campbell, commander, Garfield County Sheriff's Auxiliary

The Garfield County Sheriff’s Auxiliary is holding its10th annual golf tournament on Aug. 29 at theBattlement Mesa Golf Club.

This is the auxiliary’s only fundraiser of the year, andwith the money generated from the tournament they do,among other things:

• Patrol daily the Battlement Mesa area, serving as anextra pair of eyes for the sheriff.

• Provide a $1,000 continuing scholarship for a highschool senior attending college.

• Hold a bicycle derby for elementary school children toregister their bikes, distribute free helmets, check theirbikes and feed them.

• Have an office that performs VIN checks, sells dog andcat licenses, and serves the public.

• Serve needy families at Christmas time by assisting LIFT-UP.

• Vacation house checks for those who are away.

• School crossing guard on Stone Quarry Road, much-traveled by school children.

The golf tournament is a scramble and is limited to100 players on a first come, first served basis, so it isimportant that you get your registrations in soon. Thecost is $90 per person which includes golf and cart, cap,dinner, a lot of great trophies and if you get a hole-in-oneon #13, Berthod Motors will give you a 2010 BuickLaCrosse.

Ask anyone who has played in this tournament andthey will tell you it is one of the best.

Registration forms can be obtained at the golf course,at their office at 77 Tamarisk Trail in Battlement Mesa orphone Bob at 285-6492 or 210-5931.

power they generate will offset lighting and electric heating in the rest area bathroom facility.Extra engineering was needed to make sure the solar flowers would stand up to the gusty winds that

blow through Parachute, said Mic Baca, a professional engineer with Pattillo. The panels on the flowerswill act like sails and exert strong forces on the 11-inch steel pipe that forms the stem of the flower. Thegoal was to make the flower structures rigid and ensure that they won't vibrate or topple over, Mic said.

Although the steel flowers look like they are planted in concrete pots, they are actually anchoredby huge concrete footings, 5-foot by 11-foot by 15-inches deep, buried a foot below ground level,he explained.

Unique design challenge"It was a design challenge connecting this tall, slender wind sail into a concrete footing," Mic

said. "We had to come up with a special base detail, which Ed Cortez enclosed in the flower pot."At the grand opening on Aug. 27, the installation team will be present to give tours and explain

this unique and special solar array design that is making its debut in Parachute.For more information on the Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative's solar arrays and pro-

grams on energy efficiency for households, businesses and governments, visitgarfieldcleanenergy.org.

Flower Power continued from page 1

Garfield County Sheriff’s Auxiliary 10th annual Golf Tournament

• Aug. 29 at the Battlement Mesa Golf Club• Tournament limited to 100 players• $90 includes cart, cap, dinner and more• Register at the Battlement Mesa Golf Club, 77 Tamarisk Trail, Battlement, or call Bob at 285-6492 or 210-5931

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Grand Valley Quilt Showscheduled for Sept. 25-26By Monty Rhodes, Echo contributor

The Grand Valley Historical Society and the Battlement MesaSew & Sew Quilters are preparing for the Grand Valley QuiltShow. This annual event is being held this year on the weekendof Sept. 25-26.

The quilt show runs on Saturday from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and onSunday from12-3 p.m. at the Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse, at7235 County Rd. 300.

Those attending will enjoy the show plus tours of the historicschoolhouse, plus the nearby Glover Cabin. Last fall, the cabinwas moved from its original site on Parachute Creek and nowsits next to the Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse.

Through a joint effort of the Grand Valley Historical Societyand Williams, the cabin has been renovated and furnished tolook as if a schoolmarm still lives there. Hourly bed turnings ofantique quilts will be featured in the cabin during the show.

Quilt viewers will also have the opportunity to vote for theirfavorite quilt. Viewers Choice Awards will be presented to vari-ous winners.

Please come and enjoy an inspiring day of history and quilts.There will be a $3 suggested donation to benefit the GrandValley Historical Society.

Government

The Battlement Mesa Service AssociationWhat’s all of this incorporation talk?

By Keith Lammey, president, Battlement Mesa Service Association

If you live in Battlement Mesa and you’ve lived here more than a week or so, you knowthat we aren’t really a formal town or a city. In short, we are not incorporated. Instead, weare an HOA, or homeowners association.

Over the many years that Battlement Mesa has existed, residents, visitors and othershave asked why Battlement Mesa isn’t a town rather than “just a homeowners association.”The easy answer to that question is, “Well, just because.” The truth is there are both advan-tages and disadvantages to being incorporated versus being an HOA. I am not an experton the subject but I know enough about it to know that it is a very complex issue.

In order to understand the pros and cons of incorporation, an incorporation study isbeing conducted.

Longtime residents may remember that an incorporation feasibility study was complet-ed in March 1995. Several local residents including Bill Wilde, with the current BattlementMesa Metro District and BMSA Manager Steve Rippy (he was the Garfield County assessorback then) contributed to this approximately 80-page study.

Officially the study concluded that, “The Incorporation Feasibility Study Committee seesno services justification and no desirable financial reasons to pursue incorporation of a Cityof Battlement Mesa at this time, but suggests that population and potential tax base vol-umes be monitored to evaluate when a favorable financial feasibility determination can beachieved.”

This two-year study concluded that it didn’t make economic sense to incorporate, soBattlement Mesa has continued as an HOA community in unincorporated Garfield County.

So who’s behind this effort? Some members of our community have frequently suggest-ed that “if we were a real city then (insert your favorite thing that you hate about beinggoverned by an HOA).” Other members, like me, just think that after 15 years, it is timeto take another look at incorporation.

And then there is the county. Why the county? It is simple, really. Battlement Mesa is avery large financial drain on Garfield County. We’re sort of like their 35-year old son who isstill living at home and not contributing to the household expenses.

An example of the financial impact that Battlement Mesa has on the county are ourstreets. Battlement Parkway, Stone Quarry Road, Spencer, Sipprelle and all of the streets inthe Tamarisk Village, Tamarisk Meadows, Willow Creek, Monument Creek, BattlementCreek and The Reserve are county roads. The county is responsible for maintaining themand for plowing them. If we were a city, the City of Battlement Mesa would have to main-tain the roads.

Several months back, a few of us approached the county about “helping” fund anotherincorporation study. Much to my surprise, the county has agreed to not only help but tobear the entire cost of the present study. The new study is being done by WinstonAssociates/BBC Research & Consulting. It’s underway and should be completed in a fewmonths.

It is far too early to know what the study will conclude. Some residents are convincedthat the study will show that nothing has really changed and that it doesn’t make econom-ic sense to incorporate. They may well be correct. And, even if the study shows that it iseconomically feasible to incorporate, there are many other factors that would have to beconsidered before moving forward to becoming an incorporated community.

There is little doubt in my mind that if we didn’t care what it cost and if we had the polit-ical will we could incorporate, but I am equally convinced that the study will show that, likeit or not, our HOA style of government is far more affordable than the alternative.

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Fill ‘er up

As all of us try to do in summer months, I managed to get a little road travel in. While on mytravels, I pulled into to a gas station in Utah to fill ‘er up. While I was standing there, a young manpulled up in a vehicle and started to fill his vehicle with a peculiar- looking pump that was at thestation.

During conversation, I realized that he had converted his car to natural gas use and was fillingup with compressed natural gas. Of course, the conversation turned to, “What does it cost permile?” He told me he was paying $7 to travel 150 miles.

Breaking that down to a car that makes 20 miles to the gallon, it equates to about 94 cents pergallon equivalent in gasoline use. This is a far cry from the ever-increasing gasoline prices that weare experiencing, hovering around $3 per gallon.

We must remember that there is a cost to convert current vehicles. You can purchase a kit for $1,500 in addition to the tanks and the labor involved. At a $2 a gal-

lon difference, it takes about two to three years to pay back the cost of the conversion for an aver-age driver. However, the government is still looking at a 50 cent credit for natural gas at the pump,which brings down the cost to half of what it is now.

In addition, there is the savings of cleaner burning engines, with less maintenance costs for sparkplugs and tune ups.

Besides the individual savings involved, there is also the fact thatwe have the natural gas rightin our backyards and do not have to worry about shipments coming from faraway places.

Now, all we need to do is to convince the stations in the area to apply for the government taxcredits and start putting in those peculiar looking pumps, so we can fill ‘er up right here. Some folkshave suggested filling up at home, with a special kit, but my suggestion is to try to get dedicatedtanks for fill ups. The natural gas that comes to our homes has additional costs involved to bring itto our homes, so we will be paying a higher price for our home gas.

Want to know more? Try studying the website cleanenergy.com.

Mary Ellen Denomy, CPA, isa Battlement Mesa resident andan Accredited PetroleumAccountant She has been nation-ally recognized as an expert inoil and gas issues. Mary Ellen isthe immediate past president ofthe Rocky Mountain Chapter ofthe National Association ofRoyalty Owners. If you havequestions, contact her at thenaro-us.org website or throughThe Grand Valley Echo.

Editor’s note: See the story onpg. 9 about CNG Conversions ofColorado, a new natural gasvehicle conversion business oper-ating in Rifle.

GRAND VALLEY ENERGYA monthly column by M.E. Denomy, CPA

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bedroom plan, breakfast bar.Battlement Mesa - $164,900

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yard, dog run, outbuilding, nice landscaping.Battlement Mesa - $ 149,900

A TOWNHOME TREASUREBeautiful tile/hardwood flooring, deck andpatio, spectacular views, soaring ceilings.

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A COZY COST CUTTER!Breakfast bar, new appliances, new

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LOW ENERGY COSTS!Custom stucco one-level home with radiant

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Battlement Concerned Citizensassembles resource listWho to call for oil and gas industry concerns and impactsBy Ron Galterio, co-chair, Battlement Concerned Citizens

As oil and gas industry operations move closer and closer to residentialcommunities, more people’s lives are being impacted by those operations.

The Battlement Concerned Citizens (BCC) has compiled a list of tele-phone numbers of government agencies that citizens may contact to reportincidents or complaints that involve the oil and gas industry.

These agencies have the responsibility to investigate complaints andintervene when oil and gas operations are suspected of not being in compli-ance with existing rules and regulations.

If you are experiencing any adverse impacts to your health or the envi-ronment, contact the appropriate agency. In all cases, you should notify theGarfield County Oil and Gas Department and the Colorado Oil and GasConservation Commission. Both of these agencies maintain databases ofincidents and complaints that can help identify problem trends and lead tobetter regulations that protect the public health and environment.

Contact numbers

Oil and gas concerns and incidents

Emergency: Dial 911Non-Emergency: Garfield County Oil and Gas Department - 625-5915Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission:

Local - 625-2497 ext. 6Statewide - 888-235-1101

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment24-hour hotline - 877-518-5608 (all issues)Air quality complaints - 303-692-3253

Pipeline Safety – incident reportingColorado Public Utilities Commission - 800-456-0858U.S. Pipeline Safety Administration - 800-424-8802

Community Counts – industry-operated program - 866-442-9034

EPA Eyes on Drilling (anonymous tip line to report illegal disposal of wastes or other oil and gas activity concerns)- 877-919-4372 or e-mail - [email protected]

Other concerns and incidents:

Garfield County Sheriff - 625-8095Grand Valley Fire Protection District - 285-9119

For more information call Ron Galterio at 285-0243 or Dave Devanney at 285-2263.

Oil and Gas Update

Noxious fumes and odors trigger inspection

According to a story by Dennis Webb of the Grand Junction Sentinel,Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) on July 21 issuedAntero Resources a notice for alleged violations discovered during an inspectionof Antero’s Watson Ranch well pad near the Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse.

The inspection was triggered by numerous complaints from the public aboutnoxious fumes and odors that have caused some people to become sick.

“Split Estate” nominated for Emmy

On July 15, “Split Estate,” a documentary featuring western Garfield Countyand the split-estate issue, that is, surface land and mineral rights that are often“split” between landowners and natural gas extraction interests, received a nom-ination for an Emmy Award for research within the news and documentary com-petition.

Winners will be announced Sept. 27.

– Planet Green / Discovery Communications

Natural gas vehicle conver-sion now available in Rifle

With compressed natural gas (CNG) stations making their way to Rifle,Rocky Mountain Alternative Fueling and Swallow Oil has created CNGConversions of Colorado.

According to Brittany Beaudry of CNG Conversions of Colorado, the conver-sion company is the only authorized and licensed CNG-installation facility onthe Western Slope.

“When we learned that we would be involved in putting some of the firstCNG converted fleet vehicles on the road in this area, we were ecstatic,”Brittany says. “With new CNG fill stations arriving in the fall, we couldn’t thinkof a better time.”

With the first four conversion requests already placed, CNG Conversions ofColorado and Western Slope Trailer Sales are enthused to be involved in such animpactful venture. The benefits of compressed natural gas are plentiful andinclude decreased fleet vehicle maintenance by up to 40 percent, reduced fuelcosts up to 50 percent, reduced emissions and pollutants, less reliability on for-eign oil, and increased use of natural gas resources.

According to Brittany, Colorado is said to be one of the most generous statesregarding tax credits and rebates for alternative fuel vehicle conversion.Depending on the gross vehicle weight, Colorado rebates can range anywherefrom $1,947 to more than $13,000. Brittany says the federal government offersadditional rebates.

“We couldn’t be more proud to offer this cutting-edge service and help pavethe way for a cleaner, greener Colorado,” says Brittany.

For more information regarding CNG Conversions of Colorado, contact [email protected].

– Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce

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Avoid mosquito bites and prevent West Nilevirus

This time of year it feels like the mosquitoesare out in full force. Spend time outdoors andinvariably you come home with itchy redbumps.

Mosquitoes are annoying, but they can alsotransmit serious diseases, such as West Nilevirus.

Although you can’t avoid mosquitoes andtheir bites altogether, there are things you cando to minimize their impact.

Eliminate standing water near your home.Mosquitoes need the water to breed so byunclogging roof gutters and emptying contain-ers that hold water; you are likely to lessen thenumbers of mosquitoes flitting about yourproperty. You should also check your screensand doors to make sure they are secure and notletting bugs in.

When used correctly, insect repellents aresafe for adults and children. Make sure to applyonly when needed and follow directions care-fully. Use repellents that contain an EPA-regis-tered insect repellent.

Mosquitoes tend to be thicker at dawn anddusk. Avoid being in areas with a large mosqui-to population during these times of day.

There are cases of West Nilevirus in Colorado every year andit’s important to educate yourself

about this disease. According to theCenters for Disease Control, West

Nile is a potentially serious disease thatexperts believe is established as a season-al epidemic that flares up in the summerand continues into fall.

Most people have no symptoms if theybecome infected with West Nile virus. Up to 20percent of people infected show milder symp-toms such as fever, headache, and nausea.Symptoms can last for a few days to severalweeks.

About one in 150 people infected will devel-op a severe illness. Symptoms can include highfever, stupor, disorientation, coma, and paraly-sis. These symptoms can last several weeks andneurological effects may be permanent.

Those who display symptoms typically areaffected three to 14 days after they are bitten. Ifyou suspect you have West Nile virus, seekadvice from a physician. If your symptoms aresevere, such as unusually painful headaches orconfusion, seek medical attention immediately.Severe illness usually requires hospitalization.

When you are out and about this summer, bemindful of those annoying insects flying aroundyou and take precaution to avoid their biteswhenever possible.

Sarah Tahvonen writes about health issues forthe Echo from Rifle. If you have any comments orsuggestions for a health-related topic you’d like tosee covered, e-mail [email protected].

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Mesa Vista NewsDawg days of summer

By Kathy Germano, Mesa Vista Assisted Living

It has been hot, but we are staying cool atMesa Vista. Our outdoor activities are being held in the morn-ings before the heat of the day. The many indoor activities areenjoyed inside our wonderfully cool facility.

We had a beautiful memorial service for Hildred Landrum onJuly 15. Family and friends shared their many fond memories ofher life, and the wonderful person she was.

We would like to thank EnCana Oil & Gas and WilliamsProduction for their generous donation that will supply fuel forour activities van. Because of their donations, we were able toplan a trip to Rifle Falls this summer.

We will are also able to take a longer trip to the Grand Mesafor the autumn color change. And once again we will be able totour the community to see the wonderful Christmas light dis-plays. Many thanks!

We also want to thank the many volunteers at Mesa Vista.The performers have been wonderful and the residents reallyenjoy a good show. From the girls of the Baptist Crown PeakChurch, who helped us with our decoupage activity, to the won-derful ladies who attend to the front desk responsibilities. Thankyou.

Kathy Germano is the activity director at Mesa Vista AssistedLiving Residence.

Send us a letter. Got something on your mind? We’re expanding our word-count limit to 500 words orless for Letters to the Echo to give you plenty of space to express yourselves. The Echo welcomes your input,opinions, thanks and whatever else you’d like to share with our readers, provided it’s written in a respect-ful, civil way. (Please, no unsubstantiated attacks, etc.) The Echo reserves the right to edit and proofreadletters. Send your words to The Grand Valley Echo, [email protected], or 274 Redstone Blvd.,Redstone, CO 81623. Please be sure to include your name, title if necessary, and where you live. Thanks.

L E T T E R S T O T H E E C H O

Health BriefMountain Family Health Centers expanding to Rifle

As a result of two grants from EnCana Oil & Gas (USA)and the Aspen Community Foundation (ACF), MountainFamily Health Centers are adding a facility in Rifle.

EnCana contributed $25,000 and the ACF gave a$50,000 grant towards a new $2 million center.

Mountain Family has been operating in GlenwoodSprings since 1999. The nonprofit center offers affordablemedical care to underserved and underinsured adults andchildren.

“Our Glenwood site is operating at full capacity, withmore and more patients coming from the western part ofGarfield County,” says David Adamson, executive directorof Mountain Family Health Centers. “The new location inRifle will provide a tremendous service to those living inSilt, Rifle and Parachute.”

Construction of the Rifle facility is expected to beginthis year with completion by May 2011. It will be approx-imately 9,000 square feet with seven primary care examrooms, one procedure room, a laboratory, administrativeoffices and several common areas. The site will also fea-ture a dental suite to accommodate a dentist and dentalhygienist.

For more information about the new Rifle MountainFamily Health Center, call 618-7198.

Thanks for a great day of golf

Dear Echo: On June 18, 116 players participated in the

Williams Energy Invitational at the BattlementMesa Golf Club, which raised $10,066 for theUnited Way organizations of Garfield and Mesacounties.

Thanks to: Title sponsor: Williams Energy. Hole sponsors: Grand River Hospital District,

Wagon Wheel Consulting, PTI Group USA LLC,Bill Barrett Corp., EnCana, Community Counts,HDS Sales, MB Construction, Brook andKarolina Blaney, Battlement Mesa, Halliburton,Rogue Pressure Services, Western Pump &Dredge, Monument Well Service, Chevron, EISSolutions, Micro Plastics, Mountain WestOilfield Services, SOS Staffing, Mountain AirMechanical, Old West Oil Field Services LLC,Frontier Drilling, and Big H Water (food service).

Entry Sponsors: Williams Energy, Monument& Well Service, Rocky Mountain ElectricMotors, Laramie, PTI Group USA, HDS Sales,MB Construction, EnCana, Stallion OilfieldServices, Antero, RNI, Marathon Oil,Halliburton, Western Pump & Dredge,Northwestern Air Services, Crown Trucking &Crown Supply, Mountain West Oil FieldServices, Schlumberger, and SchlumbergerDenver.

Our residents were very complimentary forthe day, and we were also blessed with a greatweather day for golf.

Johnny Goodman, PGAGeneral Manager

Battlement Mesa Golf Club

From Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario

Dear Echo: First, I would like to thank my opponent,

Doug Winters, for running a clean campaign. Heis a bright person, and I’m sure he will do wellin his law enforcement career. I wish him thebest in his future endeavors and goals.

This primary election is in the books and theRepublican Party has made their choice forGarfield County Sheriff. With over 8,750 regis-tered Republican voters, only 2,230 voted.Approximately 26 percent voted to support theopposition.

Now, I respectfully ask that those in theparty, who did not support me because of iso-lated issues, either visit with me so we canresolve those matters, or set them aside so thatthe office of sheriff can remain in the hands ofyour incumbent office holder.

Further, given the results of this election, it isclear that the alleged issues that have beenbrought up during this campaign regarding myleadership of the Sheriff’s Office were not divi-sive. Certainly not with Republican voters.

I am confident that most of the registeredvoters in Garfield County feel the same wayand remain confident in my ability to lead theSheriff’s Office for another four years.

If the voters of Garfield County honor mewith the privilege of being their sheriff foranother term, I will continue to dedicate myselfto maintaining a highly professional organiza-tion that provides the law enforcement respons-es and community services that they have cometo expect, just as I have done over the past eightyears.

I look forward to hearing from you. Pleasecontact me either via mail at P.O. Box 476,Glenwood Springs, CO 81602, e-mail at [email protected] or phone 876-1972.

Lou VallarioGarfield County Sheriff

Thanks for Christmas in July golfevent

Dear Echo: The Battlement Mesa Women’s Golf Club

graciously thanks the assistance that theBattlement Mesa Golf Club staff provided us tomake our Christmas in July golfing event a suc-cess.

We hope that next year’s event will be aneven greater hit.

Laurel KoningBattlement Mesa

Thanks for the Echo

Dear Echo:The July issue [of The Grand Valley Echo] is

excellent and I want to thank you for all therecognition you gave to and for our GrandValley Days, rodeo, parade, grand marshals, etc.It is much appreciated.

Aside from this issue, I look forward to ourmonthly issues, which help to keep us up todate on local affairs.

Thanks again for such beautiful reportingand good journalism.

Sincerely,Ivo Lindauer

Battlement Mesa

School’s in session – Watch for kids.


Please note the Community Countswebsite is temporarily offline forupgrades so that we can better serveyou and the communities where weoperate. To reach operators in yourarea immediately, please call thehotline. If you don’t know whichoperator you need, press any num-ber 3 through 9 and your issue will getdirected to the appropriate organi-zation. Do not press 1 (GarcoDispatch) or 2 (Mesa CountyDispatch) unless it is an emergency.(Contact: Sher Long, 970.618.8443)

NEWS FROM COMMUNITY COUNTS’ INDUSTRY MEMBERS…NORTHWEST OIL & GAS FORUM, September 2, 10a -12n at the GarcoFairgrounds in Rifle. This is a very informative session that featuresactivity updates by the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission,the Bureau of Land Management, and operators drilling in thePiceance Basin.

ENERGY ADVISORY BOARD, September 2, 6p – 8:30p, HumanServices Building in Rifle. For an agenda, contact Denise Brown,625.5915, [email protected].

WILLIAMS has had “rigs in motion” lately. We have 12 rigs runningwith a 13th due in mid-August. There is one rig at the Kokopelli leasesouth of Silt, one rig in Beaver Creek south of Rifle, and one in thePorcupine Creek area. The Porcupine location is an interesting one—there is a Bald Eagle’s nest very close to the pad along the river. Weare not allowed to be on location from the time the eggs are laid untilthe chicks leave the nest for good. We have visited this pad three timesand watched three generations of chicks be born and leave. As for theadults, they remain in the nest year-round with no disturbance from thelocation. The remainder of our rigs are operating north of the riverbetween Rulison and just west of Parachute.

WILLIAMS just announced preliminary plans to add an expansion onto the Parachute gas processing complex located about 7 miles upCounty Road 215. This is a cryogenic plant which would remove morenatural gas liquids from the gas stream. Liquids include propane,butane, and ethane which are used in manufacturing. The plant couldbe operational by 2013.

Finally, thank you to all who came to our Rulison open house heldJuly 10th. It was good to visit with our neighbors about two new loca-tions in the area. For more information, contact Susan at970.216.3878.

ANTERO RESOURCES has finished drilling 10 new wells south of theBattlement Mesa PUD on their Watson Ranch pad. Completion opera-tions on seven of the 10 new wells are now finished and completionoperations on the remaining three wells will begin in late August andis expected to conclude by early September. Antero Resources is in theprocess of working with the CDOW on their Wildlife Mitigation Planwhich will be part of the their Battlement Mesa ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan and the company continues to work with, and pro-vide information to, the Colorado School of Public Health and GarfieldCounty Public Health officials on the Garfield County sponsored

"Health Impact Assessment", or HIA. The HIA study will be conductedover the course of the 2010 summer and is planned to be completedby late summer/early fall 2010. Antero plans to submit its Major LandUse Impact Review (MLUIR) sometime in September 2010.

LARAMIE ENERGY II is currently active in Jacks Pocket behindBattlement Mesa. We have one drilling rig and two wells left to drill.Once the drilling is finished Laramie plans to complete four wells andthen will be moving out. This will complete a vast majority of Laramie’sdevelopment in the Jacks Pocket area. The drilling rig will be movingto Beaver Creek south of Rifle for the remainder of the summer andearly fall.

ENCANA presently operates 6 rigs in the Piceance Basin, with 2 morerigs anticipated to arrive shortly. Present rig locations include 3 on ourNorth Parachute Ranch, 2 in the Mamm Creek area south of Silt, and1 on High Mesa south of the Una Bridge west of Parachute. Encanawill have an update for the community at the September 2 NorthwestOil & Gas Forum. Recent community investment efforts include dona-tions to Garfield County Fair and Jr. Livestock Sale, Habitat ForHumanity, Colorado Western Slope College Fair, Community HospitalFoundation breast mammography equipment, and the Museum ofNature and Science Outreach.

BILL BARRETT CORPORATION is operating 2 drilling rigs south of Silt.Recent community investment activities include participating in the 4Hjunior livestock sale at the Garco fair; sponsoring a team for the RockyMountain Polo championships (benefits Childhelp River Bridge Centerin Glenwood Springs; and participating in a Buy Local, Use Local eventsponsored by the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce.

NOBLE ENERGY continues to operate 1 rig for the rest of this year, andis constructing pads and pipelines.

MARATHON OIL COMPANY currently has no active drilling operation.Marathon is, however, continuing to complete approximately 35 wellsas part of its 2010 development program north of Parachute.

DID YOU KNOW? Piceance Basin operators and contractors are majorcontributors to the Mesa, Garfield, and Rio Blanco County 4H/FFAcounty fairs. Of the almost $520,000 tallied at the recent Mesa CountyJr. Livestock Sale, approximately 65% of the sales came from theenergy industry.


C H A M B E R N E W S

By Bill Cornelius, Parachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Just when we all thought things were slowing down, we look at the calendarand see all the events scheduled here in the Grand Valley.

By the time this article appears in the newspaper, the 2010 Block Party will beover. The Block Party allows area businesses and community organizations to leteveryone know what services they have to offer people in our community. Also,all the proceeds generated through raffles held during the Block Party are going toGarfield School District No. 16 for education and books. We thank the folks atMetcalf Excavation for sponsoring this great event.

In addition to the Block Party, the 2010 edition of Grand Valley Days will be inthe books. Everyone who was able to participate in all the community events heldduring that busy weekend had fun.

And now, take a deep breath. We can look forward to the following upcomingcommunity events:

• Sept. 9: Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting: a job search workshoppresented by Colorado Mountain College’s Jill Ziemann at Cottonwood Park 12p.m.

• Sept. 16: Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting: Alpine Bank, 12 p.m. Please also mark your calendars for Oktoberfest in Cottonwood Park. This fam-

ily fun annual event is scheduled for Oct. 2 from 5-10 p.m. We are in need of vol-unteers to help set up, serve and take down everything for this great communityfestival. If you would like to help please call 285-0388.

BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH

The Mohrlang•Jones Team is a part of Keller Williams - Grand JunctionRealty, LLC, formerly known as Colorado Heritage Real Estate Company.

The new Keller Williams Realty office is located in the Battlement PlazaShopping Center at 73 Sipprelle Dr., Suite J-1. Mary Lee and Karen are very excit-ed about their new office space and love the location.

Keller Williams Realty, The Colorado Heritage Group, is a full service real estatecompany offering both buyer and seller agency representation, commercial realestate, land and development assistance, and a rental division.

Karen and Mary Lee’s slogan, “The Names That Mean Excellence in RealEstate,” is the goal they strive to achieve continuously in their day-to-day businessendeavors. Their combined real estate experience adds up to 30-plus years andthey still love to come to work every day. “People Pleasing” is their daily goal andthey are always available to discuss your real estate needs and questions.

Please stop by their new location and say hello. You are always welcome!

Metcalf Excavation, Inc. 73- F Sipprelle Dr.Battlement Mesa, 285-6301.

Metcalf Excavation formed in 2003 and was builton the successful business venture of brothers, CarlMetcalf II (Mike) and Travis Metcalf (Jason). Mike andJason have lived in Colorado since 1983 and graduatedfrom Grand Valley High School.

During the spring and summer, Metcalf Excavation specializes in maintainingColorado state standards for storm water maintenance and reclamation in the nat-ural gas industry of western Colorado. Their reclamation services include soil sta-bilization, determining climate zones, reseeding, hydro mulching, road mainte-nance, water shed planning, spill prevention and erosion control.

During the fall and winter, Metcalf’s experienced operators keep prominentroads open for rig operations and transport trucks in adverse weather conditions.They use state-of-the-art snow removal equipment to aid in the specialized serv-ices we provide. Metcalf provides 24-hour emergency response for trucks, evacu-ation and road closures as needed.

Additionally, Mike and Jason are generous financial contributors to the commu-nity. Specifically, there is a Metcalf Excavation Scholarship that gives opportunitiesto Grand Valley High School (GVHS) seniors each year. Mike, Jason and MetcalfExcavation support the GVHS Key Club, Grand Valley Days and numerous otherfundraisers including organizing an annual Block Party that raised $7,000 its firstyear for books for Parachute and Battlement Mesa schools.

As always, the chamber is looking for businesses that would like to supportour communities by becoming a member of the Parachute/Battlement MesaChamber of Commerce. For more information contact one of the board of direc-tors or call 285-0388.

Chamber of Commerce Board of DirectorsMichelle Foster - PresidentMary Anderson - Vice PresidentMary Lee Mohrlang- SecretaryNancy Jay - TreasurerCyndie Penland - DirectorPaul Schultz - DirectorBill Cornelius - DirectorJason Fletcher - Past President

The “busyness” continues

By Mary Anderson, Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and RecreationDistrict executive director

Sportsmanship is encouraged at all Recreation District programs. Please remem-ber that children should be having fun and learning at the same time. Spectatorswho cheer positively for the youngsters are encouraged to do so, but yelling at theofficials or coaches is not. Please think about how your actions might look to yourchildren or other spectators.

Current and upcoming programs:

Registration for Youth Fall Soccer: There will be a U10 girls team, U12girls and boys teams, and a U14 girls team. There is more room in the U12 girlsand boys teams. Call for team availability. Practices begin mid-August. U12 andU14 games begin Aug. 28 and 29. U10 games begin on Sept. 11. Registrations forU8 soccer (Aug. 30 deadline) for ages 5-7 years. $40/fee.

Certified soccer officials needed: Call the office if you would like tobecome an official. Certified officials for U12 and U14 soccer games; classes beingheld throughout the month of August in Grand Junction, Montrose and Delta.

Girls Basketball: For fourth-fifth graders starts the first of October. Please getyour child pre-registered by mid-September. $55/fee, $35/refundable uniform deposit.

28th annual Craft Fair: Nov. 20 at Grand Valley High School from 9 a.m.-4p.m. Applications must be returned by Sept.15. All items are to be hand crafted;No commercial products are allowed.

Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parks and Recreation is at 259 Cardinal Way, Parachute,285-0388, parachutebattlementparkandrecreation.org. Check out the website; it’s updatedfrequently.

P A R K S & R E C R E A T I O NParachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District - “Where The Fun Begins”

Fall soccer practice begins mid-August

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Battlement Mesa Activity Center now offers beginning yoga

By Anne Huber, BMAC

Beginning Yoga classes began Aug. 14 atthe Battlement Mesa Activity Center (BMAC).Saturday classes are meeting from 10:15-11:15

a.m., and Monday classes are meeting at 6:45-7:45 p.m. Debra Streit isteaching both classes.

“I was first introduced to yoga in 1990 when a friend invited meto a class she was taking,” says Debra. “For me it was love at firstclass. I was hooked and was an avid student for over 15 years. Whileliving in Phoenix I had the opportunity to learn from a variety ofteachers and in a variety of yoga styles, from the gentle, classicalAsanas, or poses, of Ananda yoga to the physically demandingextremes of Ashtanga, and heated Bikram yoga.

“Yoga has helped me in all my other activities,” Debra says.“Included in the extensive list of benefits yoga provides is: buildingstrength, tone, flexibility, balance, body awareness and reducedstress. It quiets the mind and increases your energy. I am eager toget back into my own practice with this class, help others continuetheir practice and I am excited to be introducing yoga to those whohave always wanted to take a class, but thought it wasn’t for them.

“This class is for everyone regardless of fitness level, flexibility orability,” continues Debra. “My objective for this beginner class willbe to provide an experience for each student. It is designed to fityour individual needs.

“I will be combining some of the different styles as well as introduc-ing breath work and some yoga philosophy,” she says. “Whether youwish to build strength and flexibility, harmonize your body and mind orjust learn something new, I know that you will enjoy this beginning class."

For more information call BMAC at 285-9480 or Debra at 285-1800, or e-mail [email protected].

The 13th annual Wiliams Energy Invitationalbrought 116 golfers to the Battlement MesaGolf Club on June 18.

“The players had the opportunity to meetnew people, win prizes, have fun and share thejoy of golf,” says Johnny Goodman, generalmanager of the Battlement Mesa Golf Club.“The relationship between the gas and oil

industry and the Parachute/Battlement commu-nity has always been very positive and a bigpart of that is from holding this annual golftournament.”

The tournament raised $10,066, which willgo to the United Way organizations of Garfieldand Mesa counties.

– Battlement Mesa Golf Club

Williams Energy Invitational raises more than $10,000

Susan Alvillar of Williams Energy, Matthew Breman, Debe Colby, Johnny Goodman of the Battlement Mesa GolfClub, and Amanda Crysler of the United Way of Mesa County at the Williams Invitational.

Photo courtesy of Johnny Goodman

Debra Streit


Metcalf Excavation, Inc.would like to thank all of thevaluable sponsors who par-ticipated in the Block Party2010 fundraiser for GARCOSchool Dist. 16. Thanks to

all of your generous donations of time, merchandise and servic-es we were able to raise $2,777.89! We will continue to ask fordonations until we reach our goal of $3,500.00 or through theend of August at which time Metcalf Excavation will be match-ing funds dollar for dollar. Thanks again to everyone whoattended and made the annual Block Party a huge success!

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Sports BriefsBattlement Mesa Golf Club’s Junior Golf Program a success

Battlement Mesa Golf Club held their annual Junior Golf Program Tournament on July 13. Nineteenstudents participatedin the program,which was comprisedof two three-weeksessions.

Junior golferslearned everythingfrom rules and eti-quette to all aspectsof the game, includ-ing on-course instruc-tion. Thirty kids par-ticipated in the program this year, which was instructed for the seventh straight year by PGA Head GolfProfessional Jason Franke. “this was the best group of kids yet,” says Jason. “They were all eager to learnand they all have a great future in the game of golf if they stick with it and have fun. Thanks for yourparticipation and we’ll see you on the golf course!” – Battlement Mesa Golf Club

Christmas In July a hit with the Battlement Mesa Women’s Golf Club

The Battlement Mesa Women’s Golf Club recently sponsored Christmas In July. League members,along with guests from the community, paired up for this holiday-themed golfing event.

First event of the day was a contest for the most festively-decorated hat. Hats came in all sizes with var-ious themes. The winning hat was selected by resident golf pros Johnny Goodman and Jason Franke. Weappreciated them serving as our judges. Boni Rust was awarded first prize for her uniquely decorated hat.

The shotgun start of the 18-hole event was followed by a festive holiday luncheon. Various hole prizes weregiven for closest to the green (but not on green), shortest drive, closest to the pin on third shot, and longestputt. Gift certificates were also given to the winning foursome of Lois Jewell, Sandi Saxton, Karen Carr andBetty Mosby. All attendees received a wonderful assortment of Christmas cookies, and a Christmas ornament.

– Laurel Koning, Battlement Mesa Women’s Golf Club

S P O R T S A N D R E C R E A T I O NBattle for the Cure golfingfundraiser set for Sept. 28By Laurel Koning, Battlement Mesa Women’s Golf Club

The Battlement Mesa Women’s Golf Club inviteseveryone in the community to participate in Battle forthe Cure, our local fundraising event to benefit Rally forthe Cure.

On Sept. 28, Battle for the Cure begins at 3:30 p.m.Sign up can be completed at the Battlement Mesa GolfClub. A reduced golf and cart fee is currently beingnegotiated.

Battle for the Cure is a nine-hole event where menwill compete against women for a traveling trophy. Atthe conclusion of the nine-hole round, the top 10 netscores for the participating women and the participatingmen will be totaled together. A new traveling awardwill be awarded to the team with the lowest score. Sobring it on!

Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program that worksto spread awareness about breast health and breast can-cer in support of the Susan G. Komen Foundation tosupport cancer research to help beat breast cancer. The$20 entry fee per individual is tax deductible and will bedirectly donated to Rally for the Cure. As a thank-you,a free one-year magazine subscription will be given toeach participant. A barbecue dinner, at a cost of $8, willbe held following the golf event.

Breast cancer has probably touched each of our livesat some time, to some degree. It is the right time to helpraise funds to help with the awareness and the fightagainst this most deadly disease. We thank you for yoursupport for our event.


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Juliette (Rivard) ClementJan. 7, 1928 – July 10, 2010

Battlement Mesa resident Juliette (Rivard) Clement died July 10 atthe Grand River Hospital and Medical Center in Rifle. She was 82.

Juliette was born Jan. 7, 1928 to Thomas and Yvonne(Beaulieu) Rivard in the town of Montmarte, Saskatchewan,Canada. When she was just a little girl, the family moved in therural area of the small mining town of Normetal, Quebec. There,Thomas farmed the land and worked as a master carpenter forthe mine. Juliette was the eldest of 10 children.

On June 30, 1948, she married Jean-Marc Clement ofNormetal at the St. Louis Catholic Church. Jean-Marc worked asa hoist man at the mine and Juliette worked at home as a seam-stress while raising seven children: Christiane "Chris,” Rejean"Roy,” Andre, Danielle, Isabelle "Mickey,” Odette, and Etienne"Steve.” A child, Gislain, had died shortly after his birth. Juliettecontinued sewing for the family and also loved gardening, knit-ting, crocheting and reading.

In January of 1966, the family moved to Viscount,Saskatchewan and Jean-Marc continued working as a hoist manin a potash mine. The whole family learned English, and Jean-

Marc became known as "John.” They also lived in Spyhill and Rocanville. In 1970, the family moved to Georgetown, Colo., for a short time then later to Granby, Colo.,

where they purchased Bill's Modern Court Mobile Home Park. John worked at Noranda Mine andthe Climax Molybdenum Mining Project. The eldest son, Rejean, who had joined the CanadianArmed Forces, remained in Canada.

In 1978, the Clements moved to Rifle where Juliette and John both worked at the Morrison-Knudsen Oil Shale Project in Rio Blanco County. At the mine, Juliette worked as a janitor and lateras a supply clerk.

Shortly after the oil shale bust in 1982, the Clements sold their home and moved to BattlementMountain, Nev., where John resumed work as a hoist man in gold mining and Juliette resumedbeing a homemaker.

After Jean-Marc’s death on July 10, 2006, Juliette moved to Battlement Mesa to be closer to fam-ily. Shortly after her arrival, she joined St. Mary's Catholic Church and attended church regularlywith her daughter Chris. She continued her love of gardening, and spent the majority of her timegrowing beautiful flowers and trees in her yard. She transplanted and multiplied her flowers by cut-tings so she could share them with family and friends. In the winter, she would knit and sew andenjoyed epic movies, dramas and documentaries.

She was preceded in death by daughter, Isabelle, and is survived by six children: Christiane"Chris" and husband Jerry Sullivan of Battlement Mesa; Rejean "Roy" and wife Trudy of WatertonVillage, Alberta, Canada; Andre and wife Edita of Northglenn, Colo.; Danielle and husband RichardLeighton of Northglenn, Colo.; Odette of Grand Junction; Etienne and wife Rita of Winnemucca,Nev.; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Services were held on July 14 at St Mary Catholic Church in Rifle with the Rev. Robert Hehnofficiating. Juliette is being buried next to her husband Jean-Marc, in Winnemucca, Nev.

Jack O’Neal KennedyAug. 25, 1923 – Aug. 18, 2010

Jack O’Neal Kennedy of Battlement Mesa passed quietly into heaven Aug. 18 at E. Dene MooreCare Center. He was 86, one week from his 87th birthday.

Born in Belle, Mo. on Aug. 25, 1923, Jack was the youngest son of David and Carrie Kennedy.The family moved to Arkansas, then to the Denver area. Jack worked happily for 36 years forDenver Wallpaper and Paint Company, stocking and delivering products. A perforated eardrumkept Jack from serving in the armed forces during World War II.

After more than 30 years of married life, Jack’s first wife Helen died in February of 1992. Thecouple had no children but doted upon nieces and nephews as well as various family pets.

While working in the kitchen of an assisted living facility in Denver, he met and married DeniseHiebert. The following year the couple moved to Battlement Mesa.

Jack was well known in the area as the No. 1 Dishwasher of Battlement Mesa, having performedthat job in various restaurants with great efficiency well into his 80s. His reliability, positive atti-tude and stellar work ethic endeared him to all who were privileged to work with him. Jack’s smilebettered the day of everyone he met in his daily life.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, David and Carrie Kennedy; three brothers, Howard, Frankand Jessie; two sisters, Hazel and his twin sister Beth who died in infancy, and his first wife Helen.

He is survived by his wife Denise (and their beloved cat Georgio); nieces Carol Maxwell andJanice Howard of Oklahoma; and nephew Dale Kennedy of Georgia.

Funeral services were on Aug. 23 at Grace Bible Church in Battlement Mesa.

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L I B R A R Y N E W S

Library BriefsTickets on sale for Sandra Dallas

Sandra Dallas, a Colorado author of such works as “Prayersfor Sale” and “Whiter Than Snow,” will be at the ParachuteBranch Library as part of its grand opening celebrations.

Sandra will be at the newly remodeled ParachuteBranch Library on Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. This adult eventwill feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and desserts inthe library’s new community room.

Pulitzer-prize winning novelist Jane Smiley calledSandra Dallas “a quintessential American voice” in Voguemagazine, and Sandra has garnered numerous awards forboth her fiction and nonfiction work.

Tickets are $25 and are available at the Silt, New Castle,Glenwood Springs, and Gordon Cooper Branch Librariesas well as Alpine Bank in Parachute or by calling 625-4270.

– Emily Hisel, Garfield County Libraries

Story Time resumes

Story Time at the Parachute Branch Library resumes onSept. 24 at 11 a.m. at the new library space for greatbooks, and fun with felt as “Flip Flap Jack” returns.

Story Time will continue every Friday thereafter at 11a.m. For more information call 285-9870.

Team Scavenger Hunt winners announced

Six teams of 18 teens and 'tweens participated inParachute Branch Library's Scavenger Hunt this summer.These teams competed for points by figuring outanswers, attending events, and reading throughout thesummer. The teams not only competed against eachother, but also against teams throughout Garfield County.

The first place winners from Parachute are theShanaynays, consisting of Aerianna Preble, ChandraDavis, Devyn Cyphers, and Shayla Honebein. TheShanaynays had 271 points and rivaled two other teamsfor the district-wide grand prize that was ultimatelyawarded to the Stormin Mormons from Rifle.

The second place winners from Parachute are theDestroyers, consisting of Alex Schuckers, Andrew Kingen,Connor Sproles, and Kaige Gerrard.

Congratulations and great job!

Free library card promotion extended

Due to popular demand, the Garfield County Librariesare extending its free library card promotion, in bothadult and children’s styles.

You can pick one of four adult designs featuring scenesof the beauty and excitement that can be found in our area.These library cards also come with an additional keytag. Thenew library cards will simplify your life and make checkingout your favorite materials effortless – whether you decideto carry the card in your wallet or on your keychain.

For the first time, the Garfield County Libraries are alsooffering special library cards for children. These carddesigns feature a fox, a fish, and the fish’s frog friendwhich can also be found on the children’s page of thelibrary’s new website. And not to worry: adults who fall inlove with these adorable critters are welcome to chooseone of the children’s designs. Conversely, children canchoose an adult design with a keytag.

The new library cards are available now, and the freepromotion has been extended through Sept. 30. Getyours today!

– Emily Hisel, Garfield County Libraries

Library sneak peek and book saleBy Julie Lana, Friends of the Parachute Library

The Parachute Branch Library may currently be under construction, but Friends of the ParachuteLibrary (FOPL) have several upcoming events.

On Sept. 2, individuals are invited to a sneak peek at the new library. The event starts at 1 p.m.and will take approximately 90 minutes as it includes a tour as well as information about the newequipment in the library. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP at 625-4270 by Aug. 31.

The renovated library opens on Sept. 11, with festivities from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Join us then toreturn all your books and see the changes!

FOPL sponsors a book sale on Sept. 18, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the historic schoolhouse inBattlement Mesa. Everything, including like-new books, will be $1 or less. FOPL members andteachers with proper ID are invited to peruse the selection on Sept. 17, from 4-7 p.m. Individualsand businesses who become members of Friends of the Parachute Library or who renew theirmembership at the book sale are entitled to a free book of their choice.

There will be a general meeting for all Friends of the Parachute Library members in October.

Please read The Grand Valley Echo’s September issue for more information as to the date and time. The Friends of the Parachute Library is a nonprofit organization committed to creating public

support and awareness of the library and its programs. Yearly memberships are available for indi-viduals and businesses for $10 and $25 respectively. Those interested in Friends of the ParachuteLibrary can call 210-7119 for more information.


Grand Valley FireProtection DistrictA new column from Grand Valley Fire

By Grand Valley Deputy Fire Chief Rob Ferguson

The Grand Valley Fire Protection District is now submit-ting a monthly column to the Echo. This column will letthe public see what the Fire District does day to day, andgive some information about the Fire District. Also, wewill post pertinent information we feel the public shouldknow – for example, changing the batteries in yoursmoke detectors, burn bans, fire safety issues, CPR train-ings, and fire inspection program details.

If you should have any questions, comments or con-cerns, please feel free to contact Deputy Fire Chief RobFerguson at 285-9119 or by e-mail at [email protected].

• For the month of July 2010, the Fire District responded to 68 calls for service:

23 fire incidents3 structure fires3 fire alarms11 brush fires6 vehicle fires36 emergency medical calls3 vehicle crashes4 public assists2 gas leaks / haz mat assignments

• Twenty-five commercial quick reference/company safety inspections were conducted.

• Training hours per crew21.5 Green crew12 Black crew7.75 Red crew

• In-house training for a 48-hour Paramedic Refresherclass was conducted, which met state and national reg-istry rules and regulations to renew paramedic certifica-tions.

• Two fire extinguisher trainings were completed.

• Seven public education events - Grand Valley Days,Rodeo, Neighborhood Watch, Battlement Mesa ActivityCenter (BMAC) – pool rescue drills with BMAC staff

• Eleven new part-time/volunteer applicants were putthrough the hiring process. Nine positions were filled giv-ing the Fire District a full and complete roster. NewMember Orientation was held on Aug. 14.

If you should have an emergency please call 911 as soon as possible!

KIWANIS KORNER

More about solar energy in Parachute

Harvesting the energy of the sun right here in Parachute! Yes! Surely,you have seen those curious “flowers” at the Parachute rest area featuredon the cover of this month’s Echo.

As you read in the Echo’s cover story, these flowers are actually state-of-the-art solar energy collectors. In fact, according to Parachute Town Administrator Bob Knight, thisfascinating solar display is one of only a handful in the U.S.: two prototypes and the one here. When allis constructed and operational, these solar additions will save the Town of Parachute about $8,000 ayear. With a 25-year life span, that will amount to a sizable savings.

Solar energy – radiant light and heat from the sun – has been harnessed by humans for centuries usinga widening range of ever-evolving technologies. Of the incoming solar radiation, 30 percent is reflectedback to space while the rest is absorbed by clouds, oceans, and land masses.

The amount of solar energy reaching the surface of the Earth is so vast that in one year it is abouttwice as much as will ever be obtained from all of the Earth’s non-renewable resources of coal, oil, nat-ural gas and mined uranium combined.

Solar technologies are broadly characterized as either passive or active depending on the way theycapture, convert, and distribute sunlight. The flowers in Parachute are active, since they are using pho-tovoltaic panels.

Sunlight has influenced building design since the beginning of architectural history. The Greeks andChinese were the first to employ the power of the sun in their buildings as they oriented them towardthe south to provide light and warmth.

Greenhouses convert solar light to heat, which enables year-round production. Solar thermal tech-nologies can be used for water heating, space heating, space cooling, and process heat generation. Solarenergy may be used in a water stabilization pond to treat wastewater without chemicals or electricity.Solar technologies have been employed in cooking, power generation, and vehicle production fromautomobiles to solar balloons, to high-altitude airships.

Space solar collectors are the future. Traditionally, capturing solar energy has been an Earth-basedprocess. Like any science, solar technologies continue to advance. Advancements in nanotechnology(building structure on the molecular level) have provided breakthroughs in the design of new solar cellscapable of capturing a much wider range of solar energy. It is pollution free during use and can operatewith very little maintenance or intervention after initial set up.

It will take courage to move from fossil fuels – ultimately derived from solar energy captured by veg-etation in the geological past – to a cleaner, sustainable power source of the future.

Betsy Leonard is an environmental education specialist who lives in Parachute.

Nature at Home and Afieldby Betsy Leonard

Local Kiwanians represent Grand Valleyin Las Vegas and Memphis

By Barbara Barker, Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachute

On July 6, Scott and Heidi Pankow reported on their experiences at the 95th annual KiwanisInternational Convention in Las Vegas. They reported that Jay Leno is funnier in person than on hislate night how.

The Pankows also explained that having successfully completed the last worldwide project byintroducing iodized salt to countries plagued with Iodine Deficiency Disorder, Kiwanis Internationalhas now joined forces with UNICEF to save 129 million mothers and newborns by eliminating mater-nal/neonatal tetanus (MNT), a disease that kills 60,000 newborns and 30,000 mothers each year.

MNT is easily prevented by a series of three vaccinations to women of childbearing age, cost-ing roughly $1.80 per series. The Eliminate Project is raising $110 million during the next five yearsto provide an estimated 387 million doses of the vaccine.

Kiwanis will mobilize its nearly 600,000 family members to become advocates for these chil-dren and raise the necessary funds to defeat this deadly disease.

During the month, we heard of all the projects and plans for our community as well as forGarfield County. Speakers included Parachute Town Administrator Bob Knight, Garfield CountyManager Ed Green, and Garfield County Commissioner Tresi Houpt.

We can look forward to a new I-70 interchange west of town, new rodeo grounds, a biking/hik-ing trail between Battlement Mesa and Parachute, the roads and bridges department relocation atour old fire station, the grand opening of our new and improved library in September (see story inthis issue), and a farmers’ market on Main Street. We are also enjoying the unique solar system atthe Parachute rest area (see cover story).

Key Club members Amanda Jablonsky, president, and Jordanne Williams, secretary, reported ontheir trip to Memphis for the International Key Club Convention, where they met Key Club mem-bers from many states and foreign countries. They were taken on several interesting tours, includ-

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Involving Parents and ChildrenGrand Valley Center for Family Learning

School year begins withlots of good newsBy Rebecca Ruland, principal, Grand Valley Center for Family Learning

Welcome to the 2010-11 school year. Many exciting events have takenplace at the Grand Valley Center for Family Learning this summer that Iwould like to share.

Qualistar RatingsWe received funding last school year from the Temple Hoyne Buell

Foundation for a Qualistar Rating. This four-star rating system (with fourbeing the highest) outlines the strengths and weaknesses of a program andprovides a detailed plan for continuous quality improvement.

What does it measure? Trained observers, who spend several hours in eachclassroom, collect information on five different quality components. All of thepoints that programs earn in each of these quality components are added andprovide a detailed plan for continuous quality improvement. Our early child-hood programs received four out of four stars. You can find the detailed reportlocated on the preschool tab of our website at cfl.garcoschools.org

Great Outdoors ColoradoLast spring, a committee of parents and teachers applied for a Great

Outdoors Colorado grant to create an environmental experience/sensory playarea on the grounds located between our school and the temporary librarybuilding. We learned in June that we received funding. We have also receivedfinancial support from Williams, North Wind Construction and Toby'sAnchor Drilling as well as the Colorado Preschool Program. Though we areseeking additional funds through the Boettcher Foundation to be able to com-plete the project, we are working to create a memorable outdoor play expe-rience for our young children. To see a map of the proposed area, go to theprincipal page of our website and click on area design at cfl.garcoschools.org

School Based Health CenterIn recent years, we have been working with community members, the

Grand River Hospital District, and the Colorado Association of School BasedHealth Centers to establish a School Based Health Center to serve students atour school as well as the district. In collaboration with Grand River HospitalDistrict, we applied for a grant from the Colorado Health Foundation to funda mid-level health provider and assistant position. We learned recently thatwe will receive this grant. Registration forms for students and more informa-tion about the program can be found on our website at cfl.garcoschools.org

ProgramsWe will offer two full day and one half day kindergarten classes this year,

four half day preschool classrooms and one full day preschool classroom incollaboration with Rocky Mountain SER Head Start. Additionally, the TeenParent Program will continue in our building and Colorado Mountain Collegeplans to offer a number of classes this year. More information about each ofthese programs can be found on our website.

Open registration for all incoming students began on Aug. 3. Our officehours are 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Kindergarten Assessment Testing and Orientationletters were mailed in June with the assigned day and time for your kinder-garten student. A reminder letter with the same information was mailed onAug. 4. The official first day of kindergarten is August 25. No school bustransportation will be provided during the days of assessment testing and ori-entation. (Each student will attend one half-day session on one of the threedays.)

Preschool begins on Aug. 30. As always, we welcome participation by par-ents and community members in our school. This might include serving onadvisory boards or volunteering in classrooms or the library. If you would liketo get involved, contact me at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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School BriefsP.E.O. scholarships presented to Jacquelyn Janicek and Erin Vanderpool

Jacquelyn Janicek and Erin Vanderpool, recent graduates of Grand Valley HighSchool, are the 2010 recipients of scholarships presented by Chapter IP P.E.O.

Jacquelyn plans to attend Colorado Christian University where she will majorin elementary education with an emphasis on mathematics.

Erin will attend Hastings College in Hastings, Neb. and will major in mathe-matics.

Chapter IP thanks everyone who has supported the fundraising projects thatmake these scholarships possible.

– Chapter IP P.E.O.

Colorado Mountain College offering two new environmental degree programs

Beginning this fall, Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is offering two newenvironmental programs.

Based on strong student interest, a college-wide commitment to sustainabili-ty and projected growth in environmental careers, CMC is launching two newareas of study related to environmental sustainability.

The first academic program begins this fall for an Associate of Science degreewith an emphasis on environmental science. This emphasis area encompassescoursework in the natural and physical sciences and is in direct response to thecurrent growth in “green” careers. Colorado Department of Labor statistics proj-ect a 10-year growth rate of 25 percent for environmental scientists and techni-cians through 2018.

The second program, which will kick off in fall 2011, is an Associate of Artsdegree with an emphasis in environmental studies. This program is grounded inthe humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, and will include courseworkin ethics, economics and environmental science.

“We observed that there were a large number of students within CMC whowere interested in pursuing environmental degrees. These programs will givethem that opportunity,” said Robert Wang, Ph.D., associate professor of environ-mental science at the college.

Introduction to Environmental Science, which is a guaranteed-transfer-levelcourse and is required by both new programs, will be offered locally this fall atGlenwood Springs-Spring Valley, and also at the Steamboat Springs, Edwardsand Leadville campuses.

More information is available by contacting an academic counselor throughany CMC location, or at coloradomtn.edu.

– Debbie Crawford, CMC

Kiwanis Scholarship recipients continue to shine

One of the criteria Kiwanis requires of its scholar-ship recipients is proof of community service.Personally, I was blown away after reading all theirservice projects. Everyone should be very proud ofthese Grand Valley High School grads. They are:• Luke Braby, 3.48 GPA, Mesa State• Brittney Garcia, 3.69 GPA, Mesa State• Kasi Jensen, 3.46 GPA, Mesa State • Lindsay Levine, 4.00 GPA, University of Denver • Cody Miles, 3.27 GPA, Vernon College• Mary Rosendale, 3.00 GPA, Mesa State• Derek Witt, 3.40 GPA, Colorado State University

– Bruce Knuth Chairman, Kiwanis Scholarship Committee

Editor’s note: The Echo will publish an update fromBruce Knuth about the community service work thesestudents are accomplishing in an upcoming issue ofThe Grand Valley Echo.

ing Graceland and SunStudios. Their internationalproject will be saving goril-las in Uganda.

Kiwanis ScholarshipCommittee ChairmanBruce Knuth reported thatseven $1,000 continuingscholarships were awardedto Grand Valley HighSchool graduates who arein good standing at variouscolleges and universities(see breakout box).

The Kiwanis Club ofGrand Valley/Parachutemeets every Tuesday morningat the Parachute SeniorCenter, 540 N. Parachute, at7 a.m. for coffee with the pro-gram beginning at 7:30 a.m.Please come join us someTuesday morning.

Kiwanis Korner from page 18


Grand Valley High School graduates able to followtheir dreams

By Mike McKibbin, Colorado Mountain College

Just like her brother, Kami Keeling of Battlement Mesa is attending collegethanks in large part to the generosity of a longtime Rifle resident.

And Maritza Arizaga of Battlement Mesa has a chance of making her dream ofbeing a doctor come true, too.

The two Battlement Mesa residents were among 54 western Garfield Countyhigh school graduates to receive financial help to attend college in the fall thanksto the Genevieve Clough Fellowship program, through the Colorado MountainCollege Foundation and the Western Colorado Community Foundation.

Named after benefactor Genevieve Clough, the program helps students whomay otherwise not attend college or receive other post-secondary training.

Kami, a 2010 graduate of Grand Valley High School, said her selection meansshe is following in the footsteps of her brother, Cody, who received a CloughFellowship three years ago.

“It’s just a huge blessing,” she said. “Instead of taking maybe a year off to workto make enough money, I can go to college right away.”

Fellowships make possible education, training beyond high schoolMartiza, a 2010 Grand Valley High School graduate, said the Clough program

seemed like a way to help realize her dreams of becoming a doctor.“I’ve wanted to be a doctor ever since I was little,” she said. “I have two uncles

who are doctors and when I was interviewed [by the Clough selection commit-tee], they just seemed to really care about my goals and dreams. It just really hithome for me; these people are really here to help me. Definitely a thumbs up.”

Arizaga wants to earn an associate degree at Colorado Mountain College inGlenwood Springs-Spring Valley, then transfer to the University of Colorado toattend medical school there.

Kami plans to enroll at Mesa State College in Grand Junction this fall, where shewill work on a double major in music education and literacy.

Even though her brother received a Clough Fellowship, Kami said she wasn’tsure she would, too.

“I just said God was in control of it all,” she said. “Just kind of blindly trusting.”In December 2007, Clough established a multi-million-dollar endowment that

equally funds two fellowship programs that support graduates of Rifle, Coal Ridge

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College will run in the family, thanks to Clough program

Grand Valley High School graduate Kami Keeling thanks Genevieve Clough of Rifle after sheand 53 other western Garfield County high school graduates received financial assistance toattend college through a fellowship program Clough created with the Colorado MountainCollege Foundation and the Western Colorado Community Foundation. Below, GenevieveClough and scholarship recipients. Photos by Ed Kosmicki

and Grand Valley high schools and recent GED achievers fromthe area. Clough Fellows pursue an associate or bachelor degree,or vocational technical certification.

Including this year’s awards, more than 155 students havebenefitted from more than $1.6 million in support. This year’srecipients will share $600,000 over a four-year period. Funds areawarded as “last-dollar aid,” after other means of financial sup-port are exhausted.

This year, a June 23 celebration at Colorado MountainCollege in Rifle drew more than 90 people to help recognize thefellows. Genevieve Clough had some advice for the recipients.

“You’ll have so many decisions to make as you go forwardinto life,” she said. “Think them over. Don’t make snap deci-sions. You have such a wonderful opportunity to make a differ-ence. I expect great things of each of you, but most of all, alwaysremember that you are the very best and very special. Alwayshave a dream; it’s part of life and a good thing.”

Locally, more information about the program is availablethrough counselors at Grand Valley High School.


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:

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SundaySunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m.Choir: 9:30 a.m.Children's Godly Play: 10 a.m.

WOW: Worship On WednesdayContemplative Eucharist: 6 p.m.Soup Social: 6:30 p.m.

Episcopal Theology: 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 the week ...Visit our website for more information.

Come -- Experience God's Power for life & livingKnow -- Christ through a loving family for fellowshipGrow -- In Christ through a foundation of discipleshipGo -- With Christ in a ministry of service with a focus for evangel-ism

Faith Baptist Church235 N. Railroad Ave.ParachuteJohn Yadloski, Pastor285-7424

SundaySunday School: 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship: 11 a.m.Children’s Church: 11:15 a.m.

WednesdayBible Study: 7 p.m.

Grace Bible Church755 Spencer Parkway P.O. Box 6248Battlement Mesa285-9862

Charlie Hornick, PastorLance Easterling, Youth PastorJosh Elliott, Pastoral InternPenni Nichols, GBC Child Care Director

SundayBlessing Up for Church Broadcast 103.9 FMSunday School: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: 5:30 p.m.

Youth / Children’s ActivitiesGrace Bible Church Child Care: Mon – Fri.Awana: Tuesdays 7:00pm (Sept. – April)High School Youth: Sundays 5:00-7:00 p.m.Middle School Youth: Wed. 7:00-8:30 p.m.

*Bible Studies, Special Activities (Call for times and places)Website: grace-bible-church.com24-Hour Prayer Line: 384-7999

Grand Valley Christian ChurchSecond Street & Parachute AvenueParachute

Richard Counts, Pastor 285-7597, 260-1080

e-mail: [email protected] Church Office 285-7597

Sunday worship 10:00 a.m.

Daily Prayer Tuesday thru Friday 9:30 a.m.

Grand Valley United Methodist Church

132 N. Parachute Ave.Parachute

Dr. Bob Toll, Pastor

Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Contact Us

P.O. Box 125, Parachute, CO 81635285-9892

[email protected]

Shepherd of the Mesa Lutheran Church (WELS)Bill Cornelius, Pastor 987-3093Adam Lambrecht, Staff Minister 987-1992Sarah Lambrecht, Music Coordinator, 285-7255

Worship:Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Monday at 7:00 p.m.

Family Bible Study:Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.Location:Historical Society School House on County Rd 300

Women’s Bible Study Group:Monday at 9:30 a.m. Location: 12 Rosewood WayBabysitting available

In Home Bible Study throughout the week.Call for times and locations in your area.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and bur-dened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

Wellspring of Life Churchat Grand Valley High School Cafeteria

800 Cardinal WayParachute

Pastor David Bartlett

Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.Youth and Children’s Sunday School

210-5795210-5849

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GRAND VALLEY SPELLBINDERSis looking for volunteers.

Call 285-7175 for more information.


F A I T H

Faith Briefs

Grace Bible Church summer interns receive scholarships

Grace Bible Church had a successful summer intern scholarship program for college stu-dents during the summer. Seven college students participated with more than $5,000 inscholarships awarded. Some of the scholarships will have matching grants.

The summer interns were Danielle Noble, Jesse Forney, Amy Hamilton, Austin Germiller,Curtis Smith, Alex Whelan, and Sam Whelan. All are from the local area.

Interns donated several days throughout the summer in ministry and service activitiesThey assisted with youth programs, Vacation Bible School, and a nine-day youth missionstrip to Springville, Utah.

Curtis Smith traveled with two tours of the singing group, Evidence, from Calvary BibleCollege in Kansas City, Mo.

Danielle Noble is in her junior year at Grace College of the Bible at Winona Lake, Ind.Jesse Forney is returning for his senior year at Trinity University in Deerfield, Ill.Amy Hamilton is in her junior year at Frontier School of the Bible in LaGrange, Wyo.Alex Whelan is returning as a sophomore at Oklahoma Baptist University, where her

brother, Sam, and Austin Germiller will be attending as freshmen this fall.

– Charlie Hornick, Grace Bible Church

Grace Bible Church welcomes new pastoral intern

Joshua Elliott began a pastoral internship at Grace Bible Church on July 1. A 2010 grad-uate in Biblical Studies from Frontier School of the Bible, Josh is working under PastorCharlie Hornick for his internship, which will be through April 2011.

Josh grew up in Kersey, Colo. and on May 22 married Kathleen (Kathy) Goold, who isalso a 2010 graduate of Frontier School of the Bible. Josh comes with a wide variety of expe-riences in ministry and a commitment to serve. His desire in the internship is to learn asmuch about all aspects of the pastorate as possible. Upon completion of the pastoral pro-gram, Josh will graduate with a B.A. degree in pastoral studies from FSB in May 2011.

– Charlie Hornick, Grace Bible Church

Vern Jackson in concert at Grand Valley Christian Church

Singer Vern Jackson is coming to Grand Valley Christian Church to sing new songs fromhis soon-to-be released album, “Here I Am Lord.”

Vern will perform on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at the church, 116 W. Second St., in Parachute. Vern is currently awaiting his new CD to be released in October 2010 or January 2011. For more information about Vern Jackson and his music, go to vernjackson.com To reach Grand Valley Christian Church, call 285-7597 or go to mygvcc.com.

Grand Valley United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor

On July 4, Carol Schelling, the chair of the Grand Valley United Methodist Church’sStaff/Parish Relations Committee, welcomed Robert Toll, Ph.D. as the church’s new pastor.The committee was responsible for the review and selection of their next pastor.

Bob, as he is called, began his ministerial career in Grand Junction. While serving there,he established the Redlands United Methodist Church. The success and growth of this start-up church was attributed to his efforts during his seven-year stay.

Although he also served as pastor at numerous other churches in the years that followed, oneof his greatest passions was serving as interfaith chaplain for the Colorado Correctional System.

Bob served various churches in the Denver area, including the church in which he wasraised, the First United Methodist Church of Golden.

One of Bob’s hopes is to reach out to those who do not currently have a church home.He will also be working to draw younger families and children into membership with thelong-established Parachute church.

– Laurel Koning

St. Mary Catholic Church ofRifle celebrates 100 yearsBy Kathy Hill, Echo contributor

St. Mary Catholic Church has been in the community for 100years. Although Catholics were in the area before that, it wasSept. 4, 1910 when the first resident pastor, Rev. Christopher V.Walsh, was assigned to Rifle.

Soon afterwards, pioneer families began building the littlechurch on East Fifth Street, which served the needs of theCatholic community for years. But with the growing population,and after years of searching for property, a new church was builtat East Seventh Street and Birch Avenue, taking care of the needsof area Catholics and the community at large.

So in gratitude for the first 100 years, St. Mary Parish, with St.Brendan’s of Parachute and Sacred Heart of Silt, invites everyoneto attend the 100th anniversary events:

Sept. 1: 7 p.m. Mass with Archbishop Charles Chaput pre-siding

Sept. 4: 8-11 a.m. Knights of Columbus Breakfast openhouse, tours of the church, reminiscing

Sept. 5: 1:30–5 p.m. Anniversary picnic including food,Hispanic entertainment, games

St. Mary Catholic Church is located at 761 Birch Ave., Rifle.For more information contact Irene at 625-1800, or visitstmaryrifle.com.

Nonprofit

Mt. Callahan CommunityFund looking for good projectsDeadline is Sept. 30 for grant proposals

By Barbara Pavlin, co-chair, Mt. CallahanCommunity Fund

The Mt. CallahanCommunity Fund(MTCCF) is inviting localnonprofit organizations to submit grant applications for projectsand activities benefiting Parachute and Battlement Mesa.

MTCCF is a geographic-area fund of the WesternCommunity Foundation, which promotes charitable giving,manages permanent charitable endowments, and makesgrants and other resources available to nonprofits in eightwestern Colorado counties.

Since its inception in 2002, MTCCF has awarded more than$70,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations, specificallyin Parachute and Battlement Mesa. This year, the deadline forgrant applicants is Sept. 30, and we expect to distribute fundsby Dec. 30. In an effort to provide funding to as many projectsas possible, MTCCF suggests that the proposal amount notexceed $500.

In addition to the name, address, contact information, andverification of the organization's 501c(3) status, proposalsmust include a description of the project and how it will ben-efit the community, the total budget for the project, and howMTCCF will make a difference.

MTCCF suggests that applicants use the ColoradoCommon Grant Application (available online at coloradocom-mongrantforms.org/nonprofits) in preparing proposals.

Mail proposals to the Mt. Callahan Community Fund, P.O.Box 104, Parachute, CO 81635.

Grant requests must be mailed by Sept. 30. For additionalinformation, contact Barbara Pavlin, co-chair, at 285-7634.



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Labor Day Weekend Art Show worth the driveBy Carrie Click, Echo editor

It’s been a busy summer up in Redstone. With lots of shopping, dining, concert-going, hiking, fish-ing, four-wheeling and horseback riding going on, the season is now starting to wind down – but notbefore the Redstone Art Foundation presents its Labor Day Weekend Art Show.

More than 30 artists from the Crystal Valley and the surrounding area are preparing to exhibit theiroriginal works at Redstone’s show, Sept. 3-6.

Staged under a giant white tent on the lawn of the Redstone Inn, the show will feature works in arange of medium, from sculpture to photography, jewelry to wood turnings, paintings to pastels, glass-work to mixed media.

Just like community events in Parachute and Battlement Mesa, the art show is a labor of love for localvolunteers.

“It always amazes me at the number of volunteers and the hours that they spend planning for theshow,” says Betty Bradley, the president of the Redstone Art Foundation Board of Directors. “Every yearwe start a little earlier in the planning and as the days of summer start to wind down, the volunteers’enthusiasm grows until the big event. Then we take a deep breath and sadly see summer depart.”

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Redstone’s art show has a widearray of work on display. Echo file photos


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