2012 grand valley echo october

Volume 5 Number 1 FREE Mid-October / Mid-November 2012

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

INSIDE

Conner Sprolespage 5

Alain Senacpage 5

Parachute interchange

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Our Schoolspages 10 & 11

• Serving the Grand Valley since 2008 •

Encana is scheduled to occupy their new building on Oct. 21. Although the building isn't the largest in the Parachute and Battlement Mesa area – theBattlement Mesa Activity Center and the Grand Valley Middle School has it beat – it is Encana's largest field office building in the US.

Photo by Carrie Click

Encana’s largestUS field office

building opensin Parachute

By Carrie Click, Echo editor

On Oct. 21, Encana Oil & Gas will begin moving into its expan-sive new office building in the Parachute Park industrial subdivi-sion. When that happens, it’s going to mean a lot more to the regionthan simply the addition of a very large commercial structure to thelocal skyline.

“With this office building, Encana is parking themselves in theepicenter of the oil and gas industry,” said Hayden Rader ofGlenwood Springs, the developer who’s been working since 1992to establish Parachute Park, a planned unit development (PUD) inwest Parachute. “They’re positioning themselves for the future inthe heartbeat of the oil and gas industry.”

At three floors and 51,000 square feet, the new building’s foot-print covers more than a third of an acre. There are larger buildingsin Parachute and Battlement Mesa: in comparison, the BattlementMesa Activity Center is 53,000 square feet, Grand Valley Middle

School is 70,000 square feet, and Grand Valley High School is101,000 square feet. Still, the new building is now Encana’s largestUS field office.

Encana’s Public Relations Director Doug Hock said that thebuilding was constructed because Encana staff had outgrown theirleased office space in the former American Soda/Solvay buildingoutside Parachute.

“We’ve been there since 2004,” Hock said. “Over time, we’veoutgrown it. We’ve had to put people into trailers [on site].”

About 200 people presently work for Encana in administrativejobs in Parachute. These are engineers, environmental specialists,geologists, and a wildlife biologist.

“There’s a whole gamut of disciplines,” Hock said. However, just because Encana has built a structure that can com-

fortably accommodate 300 employees, no new staff is being addedat this time.

“This is really a relocation of our staff,” Hock said. “Our employ-

Grand newbuilding

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, GRAND VALLEY ECHO • Mid-October/Mid-November 2012

MISSION STATEMENTTo provide a voice for local

schools, nonprofit groups and civicorganizations; to bring attention tothe individuals and local businesses

that are the fabric of the Grand Valley region; to contribute to

the vitality of our small town life.

The Grand Valley Echois published monthly, and is distributed

throughout Battlement Mesa and Parachute.Subscriptions are available

for a $35 annual fee.

PUBLISHER/DESIGNERALYSSA OHNMACHT

EDITORCARRIE CLICK

ASSISTANT COPY EDITORJAE JULGRAN

ADVERTISING SALESBARBARA PAVLIN

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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:

Jim Klink, Charlie Hornick,

Laurel Koning, Doug Saxton,

Anne Huber, Joy Kemper,

Rob Ferguson, Robert Knight,

Jeanne Miles, Kathy Germano,

Judi Gentilcore, Keith Lammey,

Ann Galloway, Mary Anderson,

Betsy Leonard, Dr. Carol Lybrook,

Jory Sorensen, Rebecca Ruland,

Ashlynn Speakman, Shannia Burns,

Sierra Berger, Tanner Zimmerman

H I S T O R Y •• TOO MUCH NEWS • TOO FEW ADS ••The amount of advertising and sponsorships sold determines the size of the paper. We’ve had to cut many valuable, informative stories because the page count of the

Echo is so small. Advertise your business or consider sponsoring the Echo if you find value in receiving this newspaper every month.

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FOR RENT Battlement School House owned by Grand Valley Historical Society.

Grand Valley HistoricalSociety fall meeting

The Grand Valley Historical Society (GVHS) will holdits annual fall meeting on Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. at the historicBattlement Mesa Schoolhouse.

The program will feature travel writer and novelist AnnWilliams, who has just released a new book entitled “NoMarket for ‘Em.”

This latest work from Ms. Williams is a family biogra-phy, centering around the Grand Valley as related to her byher father, Wayne Payton. Wayne is a longtime resident ofthe Grand Valley who, along with his wife Alberta, is anoriginal supporting member of GVHS.

Ann plans to talk about the shooting of Kid Curry, thenotorious bank and train robber. Curry, a member of theinfamous Hole in the Wall Gang, was reportedly shot andkilled by backcountry rancher Rolland Gardner, Williams’great-grandfather, after Curry’s botched attempt to rob atrain just outside of Parachute.

Ms. Williams was an instructor at Pueblo CommunityCollege before retiring in 1995. She has spoken to groupson a variety of subjects from workshops on biology andchemistry, to creative writing and motivational sessionswith weight loss groups. She began travel writing after herretirement and most recently presented a workshop on the2012 Holland America World Tour.

The program will start immediately at 2 p.m. andshould last about one hour, after which refreshments willbe served. Please come and hear the story of one of theGrand Valley’s most famous events as related by Ms. AnnWilliams.

The public is invited. Admission is free, but donationsare always appreciated.

- Jim Klink, Grand Valley Historical Society

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The Colorado Heritage GroupExit 72

Parachute interchange work is inthe final stretchBy Carrie Click, Echo editor

Six months ago, construction on Parachute’ssecond interchange on Interstate 70 brokeground. Today, work is continuing at a constantclip with the goal of completing the project byOct. 31.

Looking at the unpaved on- and off-ramps onOct. 9, it seemed almost impossible that theproject would hit its anticipated completiondate. But the Colorado Department ofTransportation (CDOT) isn’t wavering from itsdetermination to get the project done within themonth of October. CDOT has even nailed downa time, 10 a.m., for the interchange’s openingceremony commemorating the event and invit-ing vehicle traffic for the first time.

Located at milepost 72 west of Parachute’sand Battlement Mesa’s only current on- and off-ramps, the interchange project involves the con-struction of on- and off-ramps, and two round-abouts built to accommodate large trucks on thenorth and south sides of I-70.

The purpose of the new interchange primari-

ly is to divert oil and gas industry traffic awayfrom the main I-70 exit to ease congestion there.And with the addition of Encana’s new adminis-trative building west of town, projections arethat the new interchange area will continue tofill with industry infrastructure.

The total project cost will be approximately$12 million. The funding came from severalsources other than CDOT: the Town ofParachute, Garfield County, Battlement MesaCompany, and the Colorado Department of LocalAffairs (DOLA). Additionally, the gas productioncompanies of Encana and Williams are providing$150,000 per company per year for the calendaryears of 2011 and 2012, yielding a total of$600,000. CDOT has contributed $6 million.

“This interchange project was originallyplanned for construction in calendar year 2013,”said Roland Wagner, CDOT resident engineer.“However, a team effort and partnership withthe Federal Highway Administration, GarfieldCounty and CDOT accelerated the final designand construction by one year.”

Work is continuing on Parachute's second I-70 interchange as opening day on Oct. 31 fast approaches. CDOT ishosting a ceremony to commemorate the event at 10 a.m. before the interchange opens for traffic.

Photo by Carrie Click


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.

• Oct. 16: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club ofGrand Valley/Parachute meets in theCommunity Room of the ParachuteBranch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way, inParachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m.• Oct. 16: 10 a.m. Tips, Topics and Talkson Tuesdays. “Why Don't My DenturesFit?" and other senior dental problemswith Dr. Garry Millard, DDS of MountainFamily Health Services in Rifle. A seasonalcraft activity and refreshments are alsoincluded. Everyone is welcome. ValleySenior Center, 540 N. Parachute Ave.• Oct. 17: 4 p.m. Enjoy an earlyHalloween at the Community OpenHouse for the new offices of TheSalvation Army. Learn about social servic-es and volunteer opportunities. Bringyour children in costume. Treats, games,prizes and refreshments for everyone.918A Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs.• Oct. 18: Parachute/Battlement MesaChamber of Commerce board meeting isat Alpine Bank. Call 285-9480 for time.• Oct. 20: 10:30 a.m. PEO Chapter IWFall Fashion Show fundraiser. Brunch willbe served during the fashion show, fea-turing wine from Carlson Vinyards andothers. Tickets are $23 pre-sale throughany PEO IW member or by calling 285-2441, or $25 at the door. Funds raisedare used for educational scholarships forlocal girls and women.• Oct. 20: 7-10:30 p.m. Battlement MesaSchoolhouse Community Dance. Comeat 7 p.m. for a dance class; dance startsat 8 p.m. Dances are held monthly, onthe third Saturday of the month. Free,though donations gratefully accepted.Susanne, 250-6262; Judi, 285-9696.• Oct. 23: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club ofGrand Valley/Parachute meets at theCommunity Room of the ParachuteBranch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way, inParachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m.• Oct. 27: 10 a.m. Kiwanis’ 24th annualfood drive for LIFT UP. Kiwanis and friendswill be out in the neighborhoods collect-ing non-perishable food items. All thefood collected will be distributed to fami-lies experiencing food emergencies fromLIFT-UP’s food pantry. The bags, filled withnon-perishable food items, should be onthe curb for collection. Apartment

dwellers can leave the sacks on their frontporches. Contributions can also bedropped of at Clark’s Market in BattlementMesa any time through Oct. 30.• Oct. 27: 2 p.m. Grand Valley HistoricalSociety fall meeting is at the historicBattlement Mesa Schoolhouse. The pro-gram will feature travel writer and novel-ist Ann Williams who will speak about theshooting of Kid Curry, the notorious bankand train robber. Admission is free; dona-tions are always appreciated.• Oct. 30: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club ofGrand Valley/Parachute meets in theCommunity Room of the ParachuteBranch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way, inParachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m.• Halloween. Watch out for Trick orTreaters.• Oct. 31: 10 a.m. The new Parachute I-70 interchange’s grand opening ceremonyfeatures government and private businesspartners who will be on hand to celebrateand be recognized. Following the ceremo-ny, the interchange will be open for traffic.• Oct. 31: 5-7 p.m. Trick or Treat on“Bridge Street,” a free event for childrenages 12 and under, on the bridge at theBattlement Mesa Activity Center. Dressedin Halloween costumes, local childrencan come and collect treats from the fol-lowing sponsors: Alpine Bank, BattlementMesa Activity Center, Battlement MesaCompany, Clark’s Market, Grand ValleyFire Department, Kiwanis, Grand ValleyHigh School Leadership Club, MetcalfExcavation, Parachute and BattlementMesa Park and Recreation, Valley CarWash, and Wells Fargo Bank.• Nov. 1: 5:30-8:30 p.m. The EnergyAdvisory Board meets to encourage posi-tive communication and responsibleenergy development at the Rifle BranchLibrary, 207 East Ave., Rifle. For topics,more, go to garfield-county.com/oil-gas/energy-advisory-board.aspx, or con-tact Denice Brown at 625-5915.• Nov. 6: General election.• Nov. 8: 12 p.m. Parachute/BattlementMesa Area Chamber of Commerce holdsa general meeting at the BattlementMesa Fire Station.• Nov. 13: 3:30-5 p.m. The BattlementMesa Service Association’s Oil and Gas

Committee meets at the BattlementMesa Activity Center. The public is wel-come. 285-9432.• Nov. 14: 7 p.m. CommunityConversations meets at the ParachuteBranch Library. Tonight’s topic: Creatinga signature event for locals and visitors,such as theater, mountain biking, etc.Come be a part of making your commu-nity a more enjoyable place to live.ONGOING• The Parachute Branch Library hostsStory Times, including Toddler StoryTime, Ready to Read Story Time andBilingual Story Time on a regular basiseach week. Lots of other reading clubsand events for all ages meet at the libraryas well. 285-9870.• The Battlement Mesa Activity Center hasa variety of exercise classes for preschool-ers to seniors. Call Anne, 285-9480.• Every Monday from 12:45-4 p.m., PartyBridge is held at the Battlement MesaActivity Center. All levels welcome.• Every Monday from 12-1 p.m. theGrand Valley United Methodist Churchserves a free soup lunch at the church at132 Parachute Ave.• The fourth Monday of every month, theGrand Valley Sew and Sew Quilters meetat 9:30 a.m. at the Battlement MesaSchoolhouse. Call Roxie Jones at 285-9791and Patsy Noel at 285-2472 for more info.• The last Monday of the month, anAlzheimer’s caregiver support groupmeets from 10-11 a.m. at the GrandValley United Methodist Church, 132 N.Parachute Ave., 800-272-3900, 987-3184. • The first Tuesday of every month at6:30 p.m., the Grand Valley CitizensAlliance meets at the Rifle Branch Librarycommunity room. Leslie, 618-0890.• Every Tuesday at 7 a.m., the KiwanisClub of Grand Valley/Parachute meets atthe Community Room of the ParachuteBranch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way, inParachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m.• Every Tuesday, a group plays pinochleat 1:30 p.m. at the Parachute ValleySenior Center. Call Cheryl at 285-9755for information or to arrange a neededride. The senior center is located at 540N. Parachute Ave., Parachute.

• The second Tuesday of every month at3:30 p.m. the Battlement Mesa ServiceAssociation’s Oil and Gas Committee meetsat the Battlement Mesa Activity Center.• Grand Mesa Chorus rehearses everyTuesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m., at theRedlands United Methodist Church, 527Village Way, Grand Junction. All womenage 16 and older are welcome to audi-tion. Call Shirley at 255-9419, grandme-sachorus.org.• Neighborhood Watch meets the sec-ond Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. atParachute Town Hall, 222 Grand ValleyWay, Parachute. 285-7630.• The Glenwood Springs Chapter ofHEARTBEAT – Support for Survivors AfterSuicide – is open to anyone who has suf-fered the loss of a loved one through sui-cide – no matter how long ago. This peergroup meets the second Tuesday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. at the First UnitedMethodist Church in Glenwood Springs.Use the Bethel Chapel entrance of thechurch, 824 Cooper Street. Call PamSzedelyi, 945-1398, [email protected].• The second Tuesday or Wednesday ofevery month at 6:30 p.m., the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and RecreationDistrict board of directors meets at therecreation district office, 259 CardinalWay, Parachute, 285-0388, parachutebat-tlementparkandrecreation.org.• The third Tuesday of every month at 9a.m., the Battlement Mesa ServiceAssociation meets at the Battlement MesaActivity Center.• Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., theParachute Valley Senior Center hosts aluncheon prepared by the Rifle SeniorCenter. $2.50 for those over 60.Reservations taken Mondays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; call 285-7216.• The first and third Wednesday of everymonth at 3 p.m., the Battlement MesaArchitectural Committee meets at theBattlement Mesa Activity Center. Open tothe public. 285-9432.• Every last Wednesday of the monthfrom 5-6 p.m., an Alzheimer’s caregiversupport group meets at Alpine Hospice,1517 Blake Ave., Suite 100B inGlenwood. Andrea, 471-9312.• Battlement Concerned Citizens meet

the second and fourth Wednesdays ofevery month at 1:30 p.m. at theBattlement Mesa Activity Center to dis-cuss issues of concern to the BattlementMesa community. Open to the public.Dave, 285-2263 or Paul, 285-7791.• Common Ground meets the fourthWednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. atthe Battlement Mesa Activity Center. Thegroup is comprised of citizens fromParachute and Battlement Mesa who arecommitted to working together for a bet-ter community. All residents interested incontributing their time and energy forthe betterment of Battlement andParachute are encouraged to attend.• Every Thursday at 10 a.m. (except thefirst Thursday of the month), the PrayerShawl Ministry meets at the Grand ValleyUnited Methodist Church, 132 N.Parachute, Parachute. Call Sharon, 285-2318, or the church, 285-9892, to join in.• The first Thursday of every month from5:30-8:30 p.m., the Energy AdvisoryBoard meets to encourage positive com-munication and responsible energydevelopment at the Rifle Branch Library,207 East Ave., Rifle. For topics, more, goto garfield-county.com/oil-gas/energy-advisory-board.aspx, or contact DeniceBrown at 625-5915.• The second Thursday of every month,One Moment meets, which is a supportgroup for bereaved parents who haveexperienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, orearly infant loss. Meetings are led byMarcia Villarreal and Amanda Emerson-Burger at the Glenwood Insurance Agency,1605 Grand Ave., Glenwood, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 963-7110, 379-5387.• Seniors age 60 and older and disabledof any age may ride The Traveler, awheelchair-accessible van with door-to-door service from Parachute to GlenwoodSprings and to various towns and loca-tions in between in Garfield County.Suggested donation is $8 round trip. TheTraveler also travels from Parachute toGrand Junction the second Thursday ofthe month. Donation is $20 round trip.Call 48 hours in advance for reservationsand information at 625-1366.• Every Friday from 9-9:30 a.m.“Community Connections” hosts inter-views with community members onKSUN 103.9 FM.

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Conner Sproles becomes Life ScoutBy Charlie Hornick, Echo contributor

Boy Scout Conner Sproles achieved therank of Life Scout on Aug. 27. Life Scout isthe second highest rank in scouting next tothe coveted Eagle Scout. Conner alsobecame an elite member of the Order ofthe Arrow.

Conner is 14 and is in the eighth grade.He has been scouting for six years.

Conner is also a member of the PolarBear Club. To become a Polar Bear Clubmember, one must have camped overnightfor at least five nights in zero to minus 20 degree temperatures.

Along with others in his troop, Conner is a member of the Fourteeners Club, having hiked to thetop of different mountains above 14,000 feet. This past year, Conner also became certified in CPR.

Eagle Scout requires at least 21 merit badges. Presently, Conner has 17 badges. Among those areswimming, first aid, camping, emergency prep, environmental science, citizenship in the world, cit-izenship in the community, wilderness survival, and aviation.

Conner has also excelled in areas outside of scouting. He is a Red Belt in Tae Kwon Do and aJunior Leader in Awana at Grace Bible Church. His hobbies include shooting sports, camping, androck climbing. His future goals include achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, becoming a Black Belt inTae Kwon Do, and earning the Citation Award in Awana.

Conner’s Troop 255 is an active and growing troop, co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of GrandValley/Parachute and Grace Bible Church. The boys meet weekly on Mondays at

6 p.m. at Grace Bible Church in Battlement Mesa.Boys from ages 11 to 17 who are interested in learning more about being involved in scouting can

contact Scout Master Travis Sproles at 250-2584. Those who have questions about the Boy Scoutprogram can contact Executive Director Jim Graham at 625-9999.

Alain Senac, proudest of allBy Laurel Koning, Echo contributor

During the afternoon of Sept. 6, eight individuals gathered inGrand Junction in the only federal courtroom in Colorado out-side of Denver. These eight individuals were there to be induct-ed as new citizens of the United States. Each was asked separatequestions, all recited an oath to serve and protect, and all hadhuge smiles on their faces.

Alain stated during these proceedings that he decided after40-plus years that he thought he should apply to be “one of us.”Those who observed this statement also saw the emotion andhappiness that Alain experienced as he participated in this memorable service.

In case you have forgotten, Alain Senac was the former owner of Easy Cuisine. Also, Alain pro-duced a “special” each evening that was the envy of many in the community.

Alain had a wonderful gift of helping many in the community not to have to cook their mealsevery night. Alain is very proud to be a part of our community. He has stated that he certainly feelshonored to have the good friends that have been there for him in our community.

Alain, we welcome you and want you to know that the United States of America is proud to rec-ognize such a wonderful gentleman

Conner Sproles

Alain Senac


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2012 KSUN GALA SET FOR DECEMBER 1STGala details are being finalized with the help of three well-known“chefs”! Owners of the Easy Cuisine, White Buffalo and BodaciousBites will work hard to offer a wonderful holiday meal. This will be agreat night for welcoming in the holiday season with friends. Tickets

are $30 and will be available at the Activity Center and Alpine Bank.Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 1st - a night of good

food, great entertainment, and celebration with friends.

KSUN MEMBERSHIP DRIVE STILL GOING STRONGMany thanks to those that have supported our recent KSUN

membership drive. Your funds are definitely appreciated and needed to keep KSUN on the air. But it is certainly not too late to

join. Membership is only $25. Please call Floyd, our station manager,at 285-2246. You can help us reach our goal of $2,500.

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24th annual Kiwanis Food Drive for LIFT-UP is Oct. 27Kiwanians and friends of Kiwanis and LIFT-UP will conduct the 24th annual Food Drive in

Battlement Mesa and Parachute on Oct. 27.Food collected is used to stock the LIFT-UP Food Bank in Parachute, which serves local families

in need. Last year the drive collected four and half tons of food.Utilization of the Food Bank has remained heavy in recent years and a decision to provide more

food than in the past has been challenging. Non-perishable contributions to this year’s drive may beused for holiday meal distributions or ongoing help for local families during the next several months.

Food bags containing directions and suggestions for donations will be distributed to homes inBattlement Mesa and Parachute between Oct. 16-20. Residents are asked to fill the sacks with non-perishable items.

Organizers of the event ask that filled bags be on the curb for collection by 10 a.m. on Oct. 27,when volunteers will begin fanning out to collect donations. Apartment dwellers can leave thesacks on their front porches.

Residents who miss the pick-up on Oct. 27 can take their contributions to Clark’s Market inBattlement Mesa anytime through Oct. 30. All participation is greatly appreciated.

– Doug Saxton, Echo contributor

Amanda Tripp and Cody Parmenter wedAmanda J. Tripp and Cody M. Parmenter were married on Aug.

25 on Silt Mesa. Cody is the son of Cary Parmenter and MaggieTiffany. Amanda is the daughter of Ken Tripp and Tara Vetter.

Amanda and Cody are former employees of the BattlementMesa Activity Center where they worked together at the frontdesk. Cody joined the United States Air Force and attended basictraining at Lackland AFB graduating as Airman 1st class (A1C).

Amanda is a graduate of IntelliTec College with an AssociateDegree in Business Administration.

Cody and Amanda have moved to San Antonio where Codyis stationed at Lackland Air Force Base.


Battlement Mesa Activity Center Tennis Association News

Octoberfest on thetennis courtBy Joy Kemper, BMAC Tennis Association

The Battlement Mesa Activity Center Tennis Club had anOctoberfest of their own on Oct. 6. They started with round-robin tennis from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Coffee and donuts were offeredwith 10 people playing.

At night we met at Dean Hulse's home for a potluck with 15people attending. There was a wonderful array of food and itended on the patio watching the fireworks. We were all happy tohave Vina Klahn celebrate with us.

The tennis club is always looking for new members. We havemen offering to teach new people. The women have scheduledplay on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The men play onTuesday and Thursday. Round robin play is offered on Saturdaymornings. We are starting at 9 a.m. now; when the weather getscolder, call for new time. Call Joy Kemper for more informationat 285-6545.

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over 55 were represented in this show. Artworkwas judged by a former art teacher with experi-ence in the visual arts.

2012 winnersThe winners of the August show

were:1st place: Lynn Shore, digital pho-

tography, “Canyon Glow” $502nd place: Tara Vetter, original

watercolor, “The Finest Ingredients” $303rd place: Lynn Shore, digital pho-

tography, “Heavenly Light” $20Three entrants tied for the Peoples’

Choice award:Robin Thompson, digital photogra-

phy, “Rustic Beauty”Dawn Magee, original acrylic and

pen, “Hey, Buddy”Lynn Shore, digital photography,

“Heavenly Light”The BMAC staff wishes to also

thank the following people for enteringtheir artworks:

Mindy Campbell, GabrielleColeman, Stephanie Garcia, JolineGnatek, Jean Edmonds, Crystal Ivie, Averi Jansen, Dawn Magee, Sophia Miller, Penelope Olsen,Lynn Shore, Thomas Sisneros, Sydney Steel, Jack Stevenson, Sharon Stevenson, Robin Thompson,Amanda Tripp, Tara Vetter and Peter Wahlman.

The next art competition, “Anything Goes for Young People,” will be directed toward youth. Datesand guidelines for the contest will be announced. Call BMAC at 285-9480 for more information.

A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T

“Anything Goes” shows off Battlement Mesa’s talentBy Anne Huber, Battlement Mesa Activity Center

The second “Anything Goes” art contest sponsoredby Petroleum Development Corporation provedBattlement Mesa is a community with abundant talent.

Through the years, many artisans have displayedtheir works and collections in the cabinet located in thelobby of the Battlement Mesa Activity Center (BMAC).Wood carvings, needlework, jewelry, hand painted eggs,ceramics and collections such as a Christmas village,dolls, paintings and photography are a few of the manydisplays that have been featured.

The activity center has been the host site for an annu-al Village Artists show featuring original paintings andphotography. The idea for the “Anything Goes” showwas a merging of these two types of exhibitions.

Petroleum Development Corporation generouslysponsored both the first and second competitions byproviding the cash prizes that were awarded to the first,second and third place winners.

The recent show included a crocheted afghan, handmade jew-elry, three-dimensional mixed media, digital photography,acrylics, pencil, crayon and charcoal. All ages from under 18 to

Winning first place at the “Anything Goes” art contest was, topleft, Lynn Shore’s “Canyon Glow” and second place with, topright, “Heavently Light.” Tara Vetter took third place with “TheFinest Ingredients,” bottom right.


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The next general membership meeting is Sept. 13 at 12 p.m. at the Battlement Mesa Firehouse.

Meet Mary Lee Mohrlang of theParachute/Battlement Mesachamber

By Anne Huber, Echo contributor

Mary Lee Mohrlang and her husbandJerry moved to Battlement Mesa in 1999from Atlanta, Ga. Jerry and Mary Leewere born and raised in Colorado andraised their family in Carbondale wherethey were teachers and coaches in Basaltfor many years. They have three children:Michael, who now lives in New York, andJill and Allison, who live in the Atlantaarea. Their five grandchildren live inGeorgia.

Jerry retired from teaching while inCarbondale due to health problems.Mary Lee opened fabric stores inCarbondale and Glenwood Springs. Theyalso operated a catering business, kitchenstore and a restaurant in Carbondale.

The Mohrlangs leftColorado in 1986 due tothe economy and movedto Atlanta where Mary Leewas a flight attendant forEastern Airlines and aRealtor. They returned toColorado in 1999 becauseof the humidity and heat inthe south. And, Mary Leesays, “We really missed Colorado!”

Currently, Mary Lee is a real estateagent. She is on the boards of the GrandValley Economic Development Committee(a newly formed organization), KSUNcommunity radio and the Mt. CallahanCommunity Fund. She also belongs to thePara/Mesa Women’s Investment Groupand the Philanthropic EducationOrganization, supporting women’s educa-tion throughout the world.

Mary Lee’s No. 1 passion was skiinguntil a skiing accident ended that. Sheloves to play golf, ride horses, host her

weekly live radio program,Community Connections onKSUN, and just be involved inthe community and helpingpeople. Some of her otheradventures have included:wrangler for a summer campnear Boulder, Colo. thatoffered pack trips across theContinental Divide, lifeguard,

and children's ski instructor. Mary Lee joined the Parachute/

Battlement Mesa Chamber of Commercebecause she is in business in this area andwanted to assist with community eventsand programs that encourage business inParachute and Battlement Mesa.

Check the calendar on page 4 forchamber event dates.

As always, the chamber is looking forbusinesses that would like to support ourcommunities by becoming a member of theParachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber ofCommerce. For more information, call 285-

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Grand Valley Fire Protection DistrictOctober is Fire Prevention MonthBy Deputy Fire Chief Rob Ferguson

For the month of September 2012 the fire district responded to 59 calls for service. The same period in 2011 resulted in 51 calls.

In September, there were:13 Fire incidents1 Structure fire3 Fire alarms5 Brush fires/fire outside/trash/rubbish4 Smoke or odor scares/removal1 Vehicle fire

34 Emergency medical calls5 Vehicle crashes1 Unfounded call5 Public assists1 Dispatched and cancelled enroute

Between Jan. 1 to Sept. 31, 2011, call volume was at 434 calls for service. Between Jan.1 to Sept. 31, 2012, call volume increased to 493 calls for service. This is approximately a13.5 percent increase in calls for the fire district from last year.

Training hours per crew in September:48 hours - Green Crew56.25 hours - Black Crew44 hours - Red Crew

The fire district offered a community CPR/First Aid class atStation 1 on Sept. 28. We had a great turnout with more than 40people attending.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Remember to test your smokedetectors. Make sure you have a meeting point for you and yourfamily in case of any fires in the home.

Please watch out for children as they are out trick or treating. Children should have aflashlight or glow stick so they can be better seen in the dark while they are out trick ortreating.

If you shouldhave an

emergency, please call

911 as soonas possible!

Notes from ParachuteBy Robert Knight, Parachute town administrator

October is an exciting month for the Town of Parachute. Octoberfest kicked it off with the usualfestivities on Oct. 6.

Encana moves into their new building located in the Parachute Park PUD on Oct. 21. TLCpipeline service has already completed their new building and it appears that other lots have beensold or are in the purchasing process in the same planned unit development PUD.

The big news is the grand opening of the new interchange on Oct. 31. The ColoradoDepartment of Transportation is hosting an opening ceremony to commemorate the event at 10a.m.

All the governmental agencies and private business partners who joined together to make thisproject a reality will be on hand to celebrate and be recognized and then the interchange will beopened for traffic. The interchange will usher in a new wave of development activity over the nextfew years to grow and add diversity to our local economy.

You can expect to see annexation activity to the west and connectivity of Cardinal Way to theinterchange sometime in the future as a result of this project.

October is also the kick-off month for renovation of the rest area. A new landscape plan hasbeen crafted by a landscape architect with phase one currently being constructed. Phase one willbe centered around the cabin with the installation of new curbing, an additional sidewalk leadingto the cabin's south side, new weed barriers and ground cover and major improvements to the dripirrigation system to support new plantings for this fall and this spring.

Phase two will begin next spring and will include retaining walls around the sloped perimeterand possibly new shading for the playground equipment and for the uncovered concrete seats cur-rently in the lawn area. The amount of renovation this spring will depend on meeting our revenueprojections for 2013.


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Bea Underwood Elementary’sSeptember Terrific Kids

The Parachute/Battlement Mesa Kiwanis Club sponsors Bea Underwood ElementarySchool’s Terrific Kids. The program promotes character development and self-esteem.“TERRIFIC” is an acronym meaning Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Inclusive,Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.

September’s Terrific Kids from Bea Underwood are, from left, first row, Caitlyn Garrity,Fiona Craine, Leticia Corral Baeza, Jake Harrelson; second row, Brianna Baeza, KimberLang, Alicia Chavez, Logan Paskett, Andrew Black; third row, Karely Camacho, Sierra Keif,Rodrigo Vargas, Joshua Guerrero, Ty Weise; and fourth row, Opal Morganthaler (Kiwanisrepresentative), Principal Kathy Keeling, and Bill Coelho (Kiwanis representative).

Congratulations to all of September’s Terrific Kids!Photo courtesy of Jeanne Miles

From Grand Valley Middle School

Grand Valley Middle Schoolbuilds communityBy Jory Sorensen, principal, Grand Valley Middle School

What are the first memories that come to your mind when thinking about your sixth througheighth grade years? This is a period in life that is marked by rapid brain growth, puberty and anintense need for social acceptance.

At Grand Valley Middle School, we are choosing to take on the challenge of building a posi-tive school community. We strive to be a school where all students feel accepted by peers andexperience feelings of belonging.

We have made purposeful changes at our school to build a positive community. One suchchange is our morning meeting. Each morning we hold a 30-minute meeting in the cafeteria forall students and staff. During this time we celebrate student achievements, talk about issues with-in the school, announce upcoming events, break barriers that may exist within student groups,and we sing together.

That’s right, our entire school sings karaoke, together. Last week we sang Taylor Swift, LittleBig Town, and CCR. The point of morning meeting is to give our students positive feelings tostart their day. Many need this; students and staff alike exit these meetings with smiles on theirfaces, a feeling of belonging, and ready to begin the day. Our morning meeting is what the din-ner table is for many families.

Thank you for all your support of our school and kids. We have great kids and live in a great place.

Grand Valley Center for Family Learning(CFL) News

What Is Happening withExpeditionary Learning at theCenter for Family Learning?By CFL Principal Rebecca Ruland

Several of our K-1 classes have embarked upon a “tool expedi-tion.” Some of the guiding questions they are researching are:

• What is a tool?• What kinds of different tools are there?• What can we learn about a person’s job by the tools he or she

uses?• How do the parts of a tool help get the job done?Tools are introduced as something that everyone uses at his or

her job. Multiple tool samples from home and the workplace havebeen studied, graphed, analyzed and illustrated.

Fiction and nonfiction books are being read, interviews withtool users are being conducted, and visits to Lowes and otherplaces where tools are commonly used are being organized. Abook assembled and illustrated by each class to summarize whatthey have learned about tools will be a culminating activity.

These types of expeditions embed multiple state standardsfrom literacy, math and the arts into a deep learning opportunityfor children.The expeditions allow students to apply skills in corecontent areas and more readily transfer skills from one content tothe next.

Recently, a group of teachers and administrators visited theOdyssey School in Denver. Odyssey is considered an exemplaryExpeditionary Learning school and includes grades K-8.

Teachers were impressed by many features of Odyssey. Theyobserved a notable culture of quality and respect that permeatedall classrooms. Students were deeply engaged in their learning andwere frequently collaborating to deepen their understanding oflearning targets. They were able to talk about habits of learningboth within the school as well as applied to their lives. Eighthgrade students could recall in great detail expeditions they hadcompleted in kindergarten. Some teachers noted that Odyssey andthe comprehensive nature of Expeditionary Learning, embodiesmany best practices in education. We look forward to learningmore from training and journeys into Expeditionary Learning asthe year progresses.

Funding learning opportunitiesThe annual PTO Carnival was held on Oct. 5 at St John’s

Community Center. Monies earned will be used by CFL forextended learning opportunities or Expeditions. We hope you willjoin us for food and fun this Friday night.

New staffMrs. Martinez joins us from the Denver Public Schools where

she taught first grade for many years. She is presently teachinghalf-day kindergarten and ELL at CFL. Welcome Mrs. Martinez.


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Homecoming dance caption: GVHS students enjoy the 2013 Homecoming Dance

“Gangnam Style”By Ashlynn Speakman

What makes the Homecoming Dance so exciting? It could be the Saturdaynight under flashing lights, upbeat music that gets people dancing, or the fact thatit only comes once a year.

When asked what makes homecoming dance so exciting Junior Emily Williamsresponded with “That its homecoming. You get to wear a dress and go out withfriends.”

The sound of music not only got high school students to dance, but the assis-tant principle/athletic director of Grand Valley High School Dave Walck also usedhis dancing shoes. Dave Walck had no choice but to dance while some kids pulledhim on the front of the stage to dance to “Gangnam Style”, a single by SouthKorean rapper PSY.

Dave Walck dancing made Homecoming Dance exciting for the students whowere present. When asked what made Homecoming exciting for him as anadministrator, he responded “The fact that everyone is there and that they all getdressed up and it’s a right of passage. Homecoming is a memory they will haveforever. The reason why I danced is because I love working with kids, and whenSenior Tynan Dutton and Senior Trey Pressler had asked me to dance, I wantedto make their senior homecoming memorable.”

Grand Valley High School had a “Cardinal Pride” theme for the 2013 schoolyear. Homecoming theme had a neon splatter dress up day which was incorpo-rated into the dance. Within the walls of the dance were neon colors all over thewall. With all the hard work and dedication to Homecoming a special thanks goesto Ms. Ryan and the Leadership class for making a memorable 2013Homecoming!

Which boy makes the best girl?By: Shannia Burns

The students at Grand Valley High school were laughing indisbelief as their fellow high school boys walked out in heels andmakeup attempting to get the Miss GV crown. Two boys fromeach grade got a makeover to the extreme; there was make up,wigs, and dresses. This eventually lead to an intense competitionbetween the “girls” distinguishing their talent and personalitiesthrough interview questions. Out of all eight contestants EstebanOrtiz, representing the junior class, and Trey Pressler, represent-ing the senior class, made it to the finals and the heat was on.After a very entertaining dance competition and intense lastquestion Trey Pressler was declared the best girl, and took homethe Miss GV crown. “I’m sad I lost, but it was a fun experience tosee what girls go through and Trey was the better girl,” EstebanOrtiz comments.

Who Says Girls Can’t Play Football?By: Sierra Berger

A fun filled rival competition went down the week of Homecoming betweenthe seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen girls. It was the seniors and fresh-men (black team) against the juniors and sophomores (red team).

Red team coaches; Tyler Scott, Ivan Arizaga, Keanu Kamanawa, Collin Weeksand Jacob Hart, had no idea what they should tell their team. “Okay all you guysgo run a lap! That’s your conditioning, just kidding. Go out there and keep doingwhat you are doing. Oh and get a touchdown,” came from Captain Tyler Scott.

On the other side the black team coaches; Tanner Zimmerman, Jake White,Stephan Padilla, Trent Reidle, and Wyatt Hurst were bringing their teams heartsup. “Seniors this is your last powder puff game and you want it to be memo-rable,” was said by Captain Tanner Zimmerman.

At the second quarter both teams were shaking in their sneakers. The red teamgot the ball first and quarter back, Haley Johnson threw it to running back, AshleyRadel. Ashley caught the ball and ran along the side lines, 85 yards, to make atouchdown for the red team. The red team was extremely confident that theywere going to win this game, but it all turned around when the Black team scoreda touchdown. They were tied and only had a couple minutes to score one moretouchdown, the winning touchdown. The ending score was 12-6, the Black team.

Haley Johnson was asked how did you like being quarter back.“I liked it a lot.I thought we had a good set of plays and I had a good group around me that couldmake up for my mistakes that I made.”

No one was bowing their heads at the end of the night. Everyone had fun andwas glad they joined to help support their class in the homecoming rival betweenclasses.

Victory in the lossTanner Zimmerman

With the stands packed and the crowd amped for a play-off caliberfootball game, the Grand Valley Cardinals stormed the field for the second halfwith a 2 point lead over the Bayfield Wolverines.

# 4 Bayfield and # 5 ranked Grand Valley squared off in the homecoming foot-ball game with a league championship on the line with the only two un-defeatedteams in Colorado’s Western Slope League. The Cardinals came out just shorthowever when during the last seconds of the game a caught pass from QB TylerScott to Trent Reidle was ruled out of bounds in the end-zone.

Although Grand Valley lost 18-23 head coach for the Cards Mike Johnsoncould take some positives out of the game. “We competed well and the kidsshowed a lot of guts”. The back and forth game answered a lot of questions forGrand Valley who have been untested up to this point in the season.

“We have the capabilityto play with the best teamsin the state and we knowthat now.” Said Junior WRand corner Ivan Arizaga.Although the loss was closeand can be seen as a posi-tive for the Cards knowingthat they can play with thebest, the season needs toresume back to GrandValley’s winning trend thisseason. Nevertheless, theCards will be focused toimprove their record to 5-1and stay on track to makeplayoffs for the first timesince 2008.

Grand Valley offense lines up for battle at the homecoming game on 09/28.

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Mesa Vista NewsFall is fun at Mesa Vista

By Kathy Germano, Mesa Vista Assisted Living Residence activity director

The residents hada wonderful time atthe Grand Valley

Quilt Show, which was sponsored bythe Grand Valley Historical Society andthe Grand Valley Sew & Sew Quilters.There were many beautiful quilts toenjoy. Mesa Vista also hosted a won-derful art show on Sept. 15, celebrat-ing National Assisted Living Week.

The residents are actively working on several craft projects for theannual craft fair held in November. All proceeds will benefit Mesa Vistaactivities.

A Halloween party is planned at 7 p.m on Oct. 31 and the residentswill be dressing for the occasion. Costumes and accessories are beingcollected throughout this month. If anyone would like to contribute,please drop off any Halloween-related articles at the front desk.

There are two birthdays this month. Carolyn Thornton’s birthday ison Oct. 15 and RuthMorton will be cele-brating birthday 102on Oct. 18. HappyBirthday!

Volunteers arealways welcome. Ifinterested, stop byand pick up an appli-cation. Enjoy the won-derful fall Coloradohas to offer.

Quilt show cutline

Shawnee Barnes stands next toher "Paper Doll" quilt, whichwon the People's Choice awardat the sixth annual GrandValley Quilt Show on Sept. 29-30. Second place went toMarge Sheppelman ("Fan"quilt) and third to MaryGaltererio ("Out on a Limb"quilt). Look for more newsabout the quilt show in theNovember Echo.

Photo courtesy of Judi Gentilcore

Grand Valley'sJudi Hayward presents

Garfield energy innovation awards

Parachute's Judi Hayward assistedformer Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter inpresenting nine energy innovation

awards at on Oct. 5 at the HotelColorado. Judi serves on the

Garfield Clean Energy board. Here,Judi congratulates Garfield County

Commissioner Tom Jankovsky forthe county's installation of an

energy efficient heating and cool-ing system in the courthouse in

Glenwood. Photo by Carrie Click.

Around the Valley…

Ruth Morton


The Battlement Mesa Service Association

Community Conversations, voices wantedBy Battlement Mesa Service Association President Keith Lammey

Where there is “city pride” there usually is a lot more resident participa-tion in community affairs. If people care about and are proud of their com-munity they are more willing to participate in all aspects of the community– ranging from schools and clubs and organizations to government affairs.I’ve long thought about (and previously written about) city pride. Perhapscity pride and community participation is a chicken and egg sort of thing.

Like the question which came first, the chicken or the egg, maybe we needto ask a similar question. Can we have city pride without community participa-tion? If not, then which of the two do you have to have first, participation orcity pride? I can’t decide which has to come first but I am convinced that theygo together. In order to increase our city pride to the “I’d rather be inBattlement Mesa” level, I believe that we must foster more citizen participation.

Actually, it just makes sense when you think about it. Most of the timepeople care more about something when they feel like they have a voice andthat their voice is being heard. So, you’re invited to join the conversation.

The Battlement Mesa and Parachute communities have joined forces tofoster improved communication among and between the residents and ourvarious civic and government organizations by creating a new forum calledCommunity Conversations.

Over the past year, several Community Coffees were held where peoplecould have coffee and doughnuts and ask questions about community-relat-ed matters. Usually, these meetings included announcements about new orexpected community developments ranging from things like the relocationof the True Value store to planned street maintenance. Several people partic-ipated in this series of meetings and obviously attended for more than justthe free coffee and doughnuts because they asked a lot of questions.

Community Conversations are like the Community Coffee events to theextent that residents will have an opportunity to interact, participate and askquestions, but there is a critical difference. Community Conversations is aforum where the participants alone will decide what they want to talk aboutand what they like or don’t like, then will formulate a plan or strategy to dosomething about whatever it is that they like or don’t like, provided a con-sensus can be reached.

Officially, Community Conversations is a monthly forum where you canjoin your neighbors, local business leaders and government representativesin a conversation about our communities. The intent is to arrive at conclu-sions, reach a consensus on actions to be taken, determine who is best to actand to follow up on previous discussions and actions.

By the time you see this, the kick-off meeting will have been held, where 12topics of interest selected by those who attended the gathering will have beenprioritized for the upcoming 12 monthly Community Conversations. If youmissed the kick off, don’t despair, your views and participation are needed inorder to develop a strategy to, with hope, correct the issues that concern us all.

You are encouraged to attend future conversations. Not only are yourviews important but more participation nearly always results in a better solu-tion. And remember, this is an opportunity for your voice to be heard andwhen that happens our city pride will bump up a notch or two, which willmean that more people will participate in the future. That means that thecycle will repeat itself until everyone is wearing a “I’d rather be in BattlementMesa/Parachute” T-shirt.

Community Conversations holds first meetingSeveral members of the Parachute and Battlement Mesa community gath-

ered on Oct. 10 at the Parachute Branch Library to discuss subjects of interestto the community. The group plans to meet each month to converse about asingle subject that could enhance the community, and to develop plans to bringthese ideas to fruition. All members of the community are invited to attend andparticipate. (See Battlement Mesa Service Association column, above.)

Ideas considered ranged from high-speed Internet needs to an energymuseum. After a lengthy conversation about the suggested topics, six werechosen to be addressed at the next six meetings. The first to be addressedwill be “Signature Events” and next will be “Economic Activities.”

The “Signature Event” concept is focuses on creating events in our commu-nity that will not only engage local residents but also bring people into our areato both participate and be spectators. During the next meeting on Nov. 14 at7 p.m. at the library, many different events will be proposed and discussed.These could be theater, mountain biking, kite flying, marbles, rafting – anythingyou think would be fun and draw folks to Parachute and Battlement Mesa.

Please bring your ideas and join this friendly, open group of citizens tohelp make your community a more enjoyable place to live.

– Keith Lammey, Echo contributor


Important healthscreeningsBy Ann Galloway, Certified Family NursePractitioner

Health screenings are used by healthcareproviders to look for diseases before signs or symptoms of the disease develop. Early detectionleads to early treatment and most often to better health outcomes. This month’s article will dis-cuss the recommended screenings and tests for men and women age 18 and older from the USPreventative Services Task Force (USPSTF).Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Screening recommended for men ages 65 to 75 years of age if you have ever been a smoker.Alcohol Misuse

Men and women, age 18 and older, should be screened annually for alcohol misuse issues.Blood Pressure

Men and women, age 18 and older, should have their blood pressure checked every twoyears.Breast Cancer

Women, age 18 and older, should talk to their health care provider to see whether a mam-mogram is needed based on age, family history, overall health and personal concerns. Annualmammogram screenings usually begin at age 40.Cervical Cancer

Women, age 21 to 65, who are sexually active, should have a pap test for cervical cancerevery one to three years. If a woman has had a hysterectomy for a reason other than cancer, apap test is not needed.Chlamydia and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Women, age 24 or younger, should be screened if sexually active. Women older than 24should talk with their healthcare provider about the risks for chlamydia and sexually transmit-ted diseases and the need for screenings.

Men, age 18 or older, should talk with their healthcare provider to see if they are at risk forany sexually transmitted diseases and the need for screenings.Cholesterol Level

Men and women should have blood cholesterol levels checked regularly at age 35 and older.Cholesterol level checks should be started at age 20 if any of these risk factors are present: usetobacco, are obese, have diabetes or high blood pressure, have a personal history of heart dis-ease or have a family member who has had a heart attack before age 50 if male or age 60 iffemale.Colorectal Cancer

Men and women with no family history should have a screening colonoscopy starting at age50 and every 10 years after. If there is positive family history, screening colonoscopies shouldstart five years before the age when the family member was diagnosed and then every fiveyears after.Depression

Men and women, age 18 and older, should talk to their health care providers about depres-sion screening, especially if during the last two weeks they have felt down, sad or hopeless orif they have felt little interest or pleasure in doing things.Diabetes

Men and women, age 18 and older, who have high blood pressure (greater than 135/80) orare on high blood pressure medicine should be screened for diabetes annually.Hepatitis C and HIV

Men and women, age 18 and older, should talk to their healthcare providers to see if theyare at risk for hepatitis C and/or HIV and the need for screenings.Osteoporosis (Bone Thinning)

Women should have a bone density screening test at age 65. Women age 18 to 65 years ofage should talk to their health care provider to see if they are at risk for osteoporosis and shouldbe screened.

For more information on good health, check out these federal government websites:Healthfinder.gov at healthfinder.govMedline Plus at medlineplus.govQuestions are the Answer at ahrq.gov/questionsaretheanswerHealthy Men at ahrq.gov/healthymenHealthy Women at ahrq.gov/healthywomenContact your healthcare provider now for an appointment to discuss these very important

health promotion and early detection recommendations.

Ann Galloway is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She works at the Grand River StudentHealth Center in Parachute.

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Craft Fair is onNov. 17By Mary Anderson, Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation director

Fall soccer will wrap up by the end of October. Thankyou coaches and referees.

Tiny Tot Soccer: There were 45 youngsters signed up for U6and U8 soccer. What a fun season - thanks to all the participantsand coaches.

Battlement Mesa/Parachute New Community Park:Grants have been written and submitted for funding. This parkwill be built in stages and will be a unique place to recreate andenjoy when it is finished. The park will be located on approxi-mately six acres below the Grand Valley Middle School.

The second annual Community Classic GolfTournament held at the Battlement Mesa Golf Club on Sept. 29was deemed very successful. Thank you to all the wonderful sup-port from the local businesses and golf teams.

Adult Co-ed Volleyball: Adults if you are interested in hav-ing a fall co-ed adult volleyball league please let the park andrecreation district know by Oct. 15. Games are scheduled at 6:30p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at the Battlement MesaActivity Center. Players have to be at least 16 years old. Fees are$225 per team or $45 per individual. Recommended roster size iseight to 12 players. There must be at least three women and fiveor more players on the court or a minimum of two females andtwo males. Babysitting is provided for the little ones. This isalways a fun program for the adults. A minimum of four teamsare needed to have this program.

Youth Girls Basketball: The 2012 fall Colorado RiverLeague program is for girls in third through sixth grades. Practiceswill be held in the evening, two times a week, with games onSaturdays at St John’s Community Center. Fee is $55 to play witha $35 refundable uniform fee. Coaches are needed.

Tiny Tot Basketball: For youngsters K–second grade. Thelittle ones learn the basics of basketball. $40 program fee only.Will be held two times per week, right after school on Mondaysand Wednesdays. Begins in early November. Please pre-registerby October 31.

The 30th annual Craft Fair: The 30th Annual Craft Fairwill be held on Nov. 17 at the Grand Valley High School gymna-sium. The number of shoppers that funnel through the doors dur-ing the Craft Fair is pretty amazing. Lots of original, hand crafteditems will be available for your shopping enjoyment. This is youropportunity to shop at home for gifts or for items for your homethat are unique. There will be home baked goods for sale, as well.The school groups will have a few booths too.

Skateboard Park: The skate park is closed until vandalismof one of the pieces of equipment can be repaired.

The recreation district’s five-member board of directors holdsmeetings on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of each month at7 p.m. at the district office, 259 Cardinal Way. The board mem-bers are elected biannually by the members of the community.Current board members are Jason Fletcher, Denise Gallegos, RonPalmer, Michael Richards and Marilyn Bulger.

Check out the website for more information parachutebattle-mentparkandrecreation.org.


The Tooth of the MatterHalloween suggestions to prevent tooth decay

By Dr. Carol Lybrook, DDS

Halloween will be here beforewe know it and we all know thatHalloween, to most children,means candy. According to the

American Dental Association, 90 percent of childrenwill go trick or treating this year and return home withbags full of sugary candy that can turn anyone'smouth into a nightmare.

Be sure to treat and don't trick your kid's oral healththis Halloween by taking a few preventive steps:

Fight cavities with healthier treats:Since sugar-free gum is one treat that actually

helps prevent cavities, it is a smart choice to give onHalloween. Parents can also give it to their children tohelp neutralize the effects of sugary snacks after eat-ing. Chewing sugar-free gum containing the artificialsweeteners sorbitol or xylitol actually helps reducecavities. These sweetening agents are effective incombating the bacteria in plaque and fighting theacid that eats away at enamel. In addition, the chew-ing motion stimulates the flow of saliva, which helpscleanse the teeth.

Remember that all foods should be consumed in moderation:

Certain foods, such as sweets and soda, are easilylinked to tooth decay. However all foods can promotetooth decay if eaten in excess. The key is to teach kidsto eat in moderation and make sure that they takeproper care of their teeth. While healthy alternativesto candy such as fruit and nuts are great, these foodsare sticky and can get caught in the pits and groovesof teeth, also causing decay. Reading nutrition labelsand being sensible about the foods you and your chil-dren eat on a daily basis helps as well.

Brush teeth immediately after candy consumption:

The excitement of Halloween night can distractyour kids from everyday habits like brushing theirteeth before heading to bed. Sweets can be especial-ly harmful to their teeth, since damaging acids form inthe mouth every time they eat a sugary snack, andcontinue to affect the teeth for at least 20 minutesbefore they are neutralized. Make sure your childbrushes his or her teeth thoroughly before going tobed after a long night of trick or treating. The use ofmouthwash is also recommended.

To learn more about preventive dental care, con-sult with your dentist and learn ways to keep yourtrick or treaters out of oral nightmares this Halloween.All of us at Lybrook Dental Center remind you to ahave fun and safe Halloween.

The author, Dr. Carol Lybrook and her husband, Dr.Scott Lybrook, operate Lybrook Dental Center inParachute and Fruita.

Up in the air

Many of you might recognize these weather proverbs and many others like them. Proverbs fromdifferent localities are often quite similar. Short-range weather proverbs such as these deal withphysical laws that make a weather system behave the way it does. We can learn a great deal aboutclouds as they are the storytellers of our weather systems.

Humans started classifying clouds types as early as 1802. A rudimentary system at best, classi-fication has improved considerably since that time. But, first, to understand why clouds are white,you must realize that white light from the sun consists of all colors of the rainbow. Clouds arewhite because their water droplets or ice crystals are large enough to scatter light of all wave-lengths, which combine to produce white light. Clouds appear dark when they are in the shadowof other clouds or when the top of a cloud is casting a shadow on its own base. How light or darka cloud appears depends heavily on its background; a cloud will look dark when it is surroundedby bright sky. Dark clouds aren’t necessarily rain clouds. Rainy or snowy days are often darkbecause clouds block sunlight.

Clouds are not solid, but rather like mist. In a cloud, moisture has cooled below its dew point,the temperature at which the air becomes saturated, and has now condensed into particles thatreflect light. As the air cools to its dew point, it becomes saturated and sheds water vapor it can nolonger retain, and this condenses into a cloud.

Our atmosphere has layers: Troposphere (zero to about seven miles up) where most clouds andweather are located; Stratosphere (seven to 30 miles up) where little water vapor or dust are foundhere since there is little mixing with the air below; Mesosphere (30 to 50 miles up) which is thecoldest part of the atmosphere; and Thermosphere (about 50 miles up), also called the ionosphere.

Clouds are classified according to their height above and appearance (texture) from the ground.These physical categories include, 1) Cirro (cirriform) – curl of hair, high; 2) Alto (cumuliform) –mid; 3) Strato (stratocumuliform) – layer; 4) Nimbo (cumulonimbiform) – rain, precipitation; 5)Cumulo (stratiform) – heap.

The high-level clouds occur about 20,000 feet and are given the prefix of “cirro.” There are threemain types; cirrus, cirrostratus and cirrocumulus. Cirrus clouds are wispy, feathery and composedof ice crystals. As a warm front approaches, cirrus clouds tend to thicken into cirrostratus, whichmay then thicken and lower into altostratus, stratus and even nimbostratus.

Mid-level clouds occur between 6,500 and 20,000 feet and are given the prefix “alto.” The two maintypes of mid-level clouds are altostratus and altocumulus. They frequently indicate the approach of awarm front and may thicken and lower into stratus, then nimbostratus resulting in rain or snow.

Lastly, low-level clouds are not given a prefix because their names are derived from “strato” or“cumulo,” depending on their characteristics. These clouds occur below 6,500 feet and normally con-sist of liquid water droplets, except during cold winter storms when ice crystals (and snow) com-prise much of the clouds. The two main types of clouds are stratus, which develop horizontally, andcumulus, which develop vertically. These clouds appear frequently in the atmosphere, either aheador behind a frontal system.Thick, dense stratus or stratocu-mulus clouds producing steadyrain or snow are often referredto as nimbostratus.

The sizes, shapes and loca-tions of clouds are the result ofthe movement of air andchanges in water from vapor toliquid to ice in the air. Even abasic understanding of theseprocesses will help you appreci-ate the movements of cloudsand their part in creating ourweather systems.

Betsy Leonard is an environ-mental education specialist wholives in Parachute.

Nature at Home and AfieldBy Betsy Leonard

Up in the AirWhen clouds appearLike rocks and towersThe Earth’s refreshedWith frequent showers.

An evening red and a morning gray,Will send the traveler on his way;But an evening gray and a morning red,Put on your hat, or you’ll wet your head.

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As I See ItHow to shut someone up – nicelyBy Pastor Charlie Hornick, Grace Bible Church

Some people don’t know when to shut up. We need tohelp them. The wisdom of Ecclesiastes states, “There is atime to be silent and a time to speak.” There are those whokeep talking long after we have stopped listening. Here aresome helpful tips on getting them to stop chattering whenthey get to the edge of the sensible tolerance zone.Depending on the situation, try one or two of these.

When face to face with someone who starts blabber-ing about someone, try speaking well of the personbeing gossiped about. It is amazing how quickly the gos-siper will change the subject. You will smother the gossiplike a cold blanket on a burning stick.

A good question for that situation when you suspectsomeone does not know all the facts is, “Do you knowthis for sure?” or “How do you know this for sure?” It isimportant that we honor the truth in our conversations.Those who stretch the truth will find that it is apt to snapback and with painful consequences.

You can also start speaking compassionately about theperson being downsized in the conversation. If appropri-ate, you may mention how tough a job or life that onemay have. Many love to criticize those in political officeor other places of leadership. When we begin to talkabout how hard it must be for those leaders in such atough spot, the critic will often stop. To really shut themup, start expressing gratitude for the person or the office.When you respond by speaking well of another it willsave your conscience and also make it easier for yourcomrade to stop the hearsay.

You also may try switching the conversation frombeing about people to ideas and noble ideas at that.Better yet, start discussing ways to solve issues and prob-lems rather than casting blame.

To really knock out communication that has goneawry, you may suggest prayer for the ones brought up inthe conversation. This, however, must not be done inarrogance, but rather with a humble spirit. All of us needhelp from time to time.

When someone starts giving a verbal railing about some-one who has hurt them, we need to ask ourselves if this real-ly is something we should be listening to. A reply such as,“This is between the two of you. You need to take it up withthem,” could be the best advice we could give a friend.

There are times we all need a confidante to bouncethings off of. However, the best confidantes are thosewho speak the truth in love and are brave enough tohelp us think clearly in the midst of our pain.

Another helpful hint is to find something worth laughingabout. While a straight line is the shortest distance betweentwo points geometrically, well-timed humor is the shortestdistance between two people with different points of view.

Our words have a tremendous power for evil or forgood. The Bible warns us that the tongue is like a smallfire that can set aflame a forest. On the other hand, it canbe a tool for blessing, encouragement and dispensingthe truth. It is important that we respect what thetongue can do.

I believe we are very blessed to live in this communi-ty. The number of people who are committed to our wel-fare in many areas is indeed a blessing. Many are in vul-nerable places of leadership during these tough times.They need our support.

Just as we took precautions during the recent,extremely dangerous fire season because of the havoc aspark could cause, let us take precautions with what wesay and what we listen to.

And just as we have also been making strides at keepingour community clean and clear of litter let us refuse to lis-ten to those who want to put their verbal trash in our ears.It is our responsibility to try and shut them up – nicely.

F A I T H

All Saints' Episcopal Church150 Sipprelle Dr.Battlement Mesa285-7908Pastor's mobile: 985-5797The Reverend Edmond-Joseph Rivet,

Priest-in-chargeWebsite: allsaintsepiscopal.infoChurch e-mail:

[email protected] e-mail:

[email protected]

Sunday Eucharist: 11:00 a.m.Choir: 9:30 a.m.Children's Sunday School: 11-11:30

WOW: Worship On WednesdayEucharist: 6 p.m.Repast 6:30 p.m.Study: 7 p.m.

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Crown Peak Baptist Church101 W. Battlement ParkwayParachute285-7946crownpeakbaptist.com

Rick Van Vleet, Senior PastorDan LaRue, Associate PastorMatt Loftin, Youth PastorBrian Jarrett, Minister of Music

Sunday Morning Worship – 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Bible Study for all ages – 9:45 a.m.

(Children's Church offered during 11 a.m. service)

Wed. Night Dinner 5:30 p.m.Wed. Night Programs 6:30 p.m.(Adult, Children & Youth Groups)

Small groups meet throughout theweek ... Visit our website for moreinformation.

Come -- Experience God's Power for life & living

Know -- Christ through a loving family for fellowship

Grow -- In Christ through a foundation of discipleship

Go -- With Christ in a ministry of service with a focus for evangelism

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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 Church0755 Spencer ParkwayP.O. Box 6248Battlement Mesa, CO 81636285-9862

Charlie Hornick, PastorJed Johnston, Family Life PastorChasity McGillivray, GBC Child CareDirectorJonathan & Bethany Koehn, Ministryin SpanishStephen & Amanda Chapman,Church Planting

SundayBlessing Up for Church Broadcast

8:00am 103.9 FMSunday School: 9:30-10:15amMorning Worship: 10:30amYouth / Children’s Activities

Grace Bible Church Child Care: Mon – Fri.

Boy Scouts – Call for days/timeAwana: Wednesdays 6:30pm

(Sept. – April)Middle & High School Youth

(Call for times)Boy Scout Troop # 255 –

Mondays at 6:00pm

*Bible Studies, Special Activities (Call for times and places)Email: [email protected]: www.grace-bible-church.com24-Hour Prayer Line: 256-4693

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Grand Valley Christian ChurchSecond Street & Parachute AvenueParachute

Richard Counts, Pastor 285-7597, 260-1080e-mail: [email protected] Church Office 285-7597

Sunday worship 10:00 a.m.

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Grand Valley United Methodist Church132 N. Parachute Ave. Parachute, Co. 81635970-285-9892grandvalleyumc.qwestnetoffice.comgrandvalleyumc@qwestoffice.net

We are a Christ-centered congrega-tion committed to biblical and theo-logical openness and inclusiveness.

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULEAdult Sunday School: 8:30 a.m.Children’s Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.Fellowship Time with refreshments at11:00 a.m.We have a Communion Service onthe First Sunday of every monthOur “Awakening Chorus” Choir prac-tices on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

We Invite you to Attend our SpecialServices on Thanksgiving, ChristmasEve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday,Good Friday Tenebrae Service, EasterSunrise Service and Breakfast.

We offer many volunteer opportuni-ties to support community agencies.We host a free luncheon everyMonday open to all.We offer a community garden that isfree to all.Meditation and Spiritual Growth

Group twice a month at 7:00 p.m.

Our church has been active in servingthe area for 122 years!Come Join Us This Sunday!The Lighthouse(Assembly of God)1833 S. Battlement ParkwayBattlement Mesa285-7236 or 379-5947

(Pastor's cell)Pastor: Dr. Robert C. McNew

ServicesSunday school:

Sunday, 9:30 a.m.Worship service:

Sunday, 10:30 a.m.(Children's Church & Nursery)

Ladies’ Bible study and luncheon:

Tuesday, 12-2 p.m.

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Shepherd of the Mesa (WELS)Website: shepherdofthemesa.orgBill Cornelius, Pastor 987-3093Youth Directors: Kristy and RoryRoder, Brandon Downing

Worship:Sunday at 10 a.m.Bible Information Class:Monday at 7 p.m.Family Bible Study:Wednesday at 7 p.m.Location: Historic Battlement MesaSchoolhouse on County Road 300

Lutheran Catechism:Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study Group:Monday at 9:30 a.m.

Location: 12 Rosewood Way

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

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Wellspring of Life Churchat Grand Valley Middle School0364 Sipprelle DriveParachute

Pastor David Bartlett

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

210-5795


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Dare you take a HauntedHay Ride in Redstone?By Carrie Click, Echo editor

The fall foliage in the Crystal River Valley has peaked by thetime you read this paper, but there are still plenty of good reasonsto take a day trip up to Redstone.

One of those reasons is what’s becoming a Halloween traditionin Redstone: horse-drawn Haunted Hay Rides.

Get ready for you and your family to get spooked. From Oct.19-31, hay rides set off from the historic Redstone Inn in the heartof Redstone starting at 6 p.m., which is a less scary “family” ver-sion of the rides that occur later in the evening. The very scaryrides are at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. as the horses pull the car-riages into the mysterious Haunted Forest where all sorts ofcreepy things await.

Haunted Hay Rides are on Oct. 19-20, Oct. 26-27, and Oct. 30-31, and are $30/adult and $5/children 6-10 years old. Each ridecomes complete with warm beverages at ride’s end. Call the innfor tickets at 963-2526…if you dare.

Redstone is located on Highway 133, just 18 miles south ofCarbondale. Take I-70 to Glenwood Springs and Highway 82 tothe junction of Highway 133 at Carbondale. Or, take the scenicbyway across the Grand Mesa on Highway 65 to the junction ofHighway 92 near Hotchkiss and continue past Paonia on Highway133 over McClure Pass into the beautiful Crystal River Valley.Hope to see you in Redstone!

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ees are very excited to work in a new environmentwith more room for meeting and office space. It’smuch more pleasant.

It’s also more convenient. Located right off ofInterstate 70, a new interchange is scheduled for com-pletion by the end of October (see story, this issue).

Originating in Canada, Encana’s natural gas oper-ations are primarily located in four main areas: Texas,Louisiana, Wyoming and, in Colorado, the PiceanceBasin north of Parachute and Battlement Mesa.

“The Piceance Basin is one of the key resourceareas for Encana,” Hock said. “We intend for thatcontinue for many years to come. We have 850 peo-ple working at our Denver office, but it makes sensefor us to put our field office out where our employ-ees have easy access to the field.”

The mere sight of a brand new office buildinggoing up in Parachute can serve as an encouragingsign that at least a portion of the region’s economyis improving, though Hock said the building cameabout out of a long-term vision

“I think it can’t be overstated that gas prices are verylow, which makes it challenging for us right now,” hesaid. “That’s why we’re looking at this in the longterm. This building has the capacity to go from 200 to300 employees, and we hope to eventually get there.”

Echo BriefsValley Senior Center: Tips, Topics and Talks

“Why Don't My Dentures Fit?" and othersenior dental problems will be the subject Oct.16 at 10 a.m. at the Valley Senior Center, 540N. Parachute Ave.

Dr. Garry Millard, DDS of Mountain FamilyHealth Services in Rifle will explain treatmentsand answer questions relating to dental carefor seniors.

A seasonal craft activity and refreshmentsare also included in this event. Everyone is wel-come.

Call 285-7934 for more information.

PEO Chapter IW Fall Fashion Show is just around the corner

Philanthropic Education Organization(PEO) Chapter IW is busy getting ready fortheir Fall Fashion Show fundraiser.

The models of all ages have been shoppingand are anxious to show off some fabulous fash-ions. Jory Sorenson will be strutting his stuff in aspecial guest appearance as one of the models. Forthose who don’t know Jory, he is the principal ofGrand Valley Middle School.

This year’s fashion show will be held onOct. 20 at the Battlement Mesa Activity Centerand there are still tickets available. Doors openat 10:30 a.m. with brunch being served at 11.

There will be three brunch course offeringsthroughout the show, starting with breads andmuffins, then breakfast casseroles with a side offruit and finishing up with desserts.

Three Palisade wineries will be sharing theirwines throughout the brunch including CarlsonVineyards award-winning Sweet Baby Red, whichwill be served with the dessert course. Non-alco-holic beverages will also be available.

Tickets are $23 and may be purchasedthrough any PEO IW member, by calling 285-2441, or at the door for $25. Funds raised areused for educational scholarships for local girlsand women.

– Karen Klink, PEO IW

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