2011 Grand Valley Echo Mid May by Alyssa Onmach

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Volume #3 Number 8

Mid-May/ Mid-June 2011

Grand Valley High School Class of 2011 Special Section Pages 19-23

Top Teachers See story on page 25

Our Schools pages 24 & 25

Trail clean up page 9

Run then walk page 7

Larry Soderberg page 5

HIA report page 3

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Garfield County School District No. 16 recently chose four teachers to receive Teacher of the Year awards. From left, they are Beckey Sirus, first grade teacher from Bea Underwood Elementary; Alissa Branson, sixth grade social studies teacher from Grand Valley Middle School; Kim Whelan, science, health, and P.E. teacher from Grand Valley High; and Lorile Loesch, fifth grade math and science teacher from St John Elementary. Photo by Sherrie Hoffman

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LETTERS TO THE ECHO

Send us a letter. Got something on your mind? We’ve expanded our word-count limit to 500 words or less 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 respectful, civil way. (Please, no unsubstantiated attacks, etc.) The Echo reserves the right to edit and proofread letters. Send your words to The Grand Valley Echo, gve@crystalvalleyecho.com, or 274 Redstone Blvd., Redstone, CO 81623. Please be sure to include your name, title if necessary, and where you live. Thanks.

An open letter to our graduates Dear Echo:

Congratulations! You did it! You persevered through four years of class work, homework, extracurricular activities, and other challenges. Now you are ready to graduate from high school. This is a rite of passage. But passage into what? For some, that will be college; for others, a full-time job; and for still others the quandary of indecision regarding what to do with the rest of their lives. For all, though, high school graduation is a passage into adulthood. Are you ready? Perhaps, to determine your readiness for entry into post high school adult life, you might ask yourself how many times in the past few months you have engaged in any of the following activities. 1. Taking out the trash without someone asking you to. 2. Bringing/sending flowers (picked in the wild or purchased) for a family member for no special reason. 3. Doing the dishes when it’s not your turn. 4. Preparing a meal for your family, including cleaning up the kitchen when all is done. 5. Volunteering your services in the community: helping out at a convalescent facility, a hospital, or a daycare center; working with children through a local service club or scouting organization. 6. Engaging in ecological activities: picking up trash along the roadway, recycling aluminum and paper in your own household, turning out the lights when you leave a room. 7. Mowing the lawn without someone asking you to. 8. Removing snow from your driveway/walkway without someone asking you to. 9. Removing snow from your neighbor’s driveway/walkway without someone asking you to. 10. Feeding your family’s animals without someone asking you to.

11. Asking someone else for their help when you need it. 12. Paying someone a sincere compliment. 13. Going to the library for a non-school related purpose. 14. Doing research (Internet or otherwise) just to satisfy your own curiosity. If you have engaged in more than half of these activities a few times so far this year, you are well on your way to adulthood with a favorable prognosis for success. If you have not, well, I’ll let you draw your own conclusions. In any event, best wishes for a fine future. I think Pink Floyd was wrong and your teachers were right! Sincerely, Joe Sluga Battlement Mesa

Kids Bike Derby volunteers needed Dear Echo: Once again it is time to support the Sheriff’s Auxiliary with their annual Kids Bike Derby at Bea Underwood Elementary (BUE) School. The derby is being held in BUE’s parking lot on Saturday, May 21. Activities begin at 9 a.m., and volunteers should arrive by 8:15 a.m. for setting up. As in the past, some bicycle group members will be doing safety inspections on the kids’ bikes. Help will also be needed with bicycle helmet fitting as well as setting up and monitoring the derby course. Two brand new bicycles will be given away to a lucky boy and girl. Free hot dogs and soda will be served. The festivities usually last until about noon or so. Safety inspection volunteers are asked to bring a few bike maintenance tools if you have them. We will have a compressor and generator there for bike tire inflation.

Also, for any volunteer who would like to bring his or her bike, there will be a short bike maintenance tutorial right after the derby concludes. Please let me know if you will be able to help out by e-mailing me at dgdevanney@comcast.net or call 285-2263. This is a fun event and kids of all ages have a great time. Hope to see you there.

Dave Devanney Battlement Mesa

Thank you for National Day of Prayer Dear Echo:

We want to thank the Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachute for sponsoring the National Day of Prayer on the morning of May 5 in front of Parachute Town Hall. The prayers offered up to our Heavenly Father were most heartfelt and meaningful. We should all remember to pray daily for our government, military, media, business, educational facilities, churches, medical and emergency facilities, and families. Thank you too to the following pastors: E.J. Rivet, Charlie Hornick, Bob McNew, Bob Toll, Lois Smith, Obdulio Escolero, and Rich Counts. Thanks also to Dick Smith for leading us in singing. After the prayers, everyone was invited to a breakfast inside of the new Parachute library. Thank you Opal Morganthaler and Daylight Donuts for being a part of this wonderful gathering. We look forward to next year’s National Day of Prayer.

Sincerely, Darlene and Mike Markle Parachute

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Battlement Mesa HIA stops at second draft Still a 'good piece of scientific work' according to GarCo Public Health By Carrie Click, Echo editor

On May 2, Garfield County commissioners voted against extending a contract to complete a report assessing the potential health impacts of natural gas drilling within the Battlement Mesa planned unit development (PUD). According to Garfield County officials, the Battlement Mesa Health Impact Assessment (HIA) was initiated following a May 2009 announcement that Antero Resources planned to drill 200 natural gas wells within the Battlement Mesa PUD. This was after commissioners received a petition signed by approximately 400 Battlement Mesa residents asking that an assessment be conducted to determine potential health impacts of natural gas development within the community. “[The assessment] is the first of its kind in the country,” said Jim Rada, Garfield County Environmental Health manager, noting that it’s written specifically to address Battlement Mesa’s issues. Garfield County officials contracted with the University of Colorado School of Public Health in the fall of 2009 to write the report. The assessment’s authors include experts in public health, epidemiology, environmental health, environmental chemistry, exposure assessment, and environmental medicine. The initial cost of the HIA was $158,000, which came out of the county’s general fund and two foundation grants. The university released the first draft of the document, at 157 pages, on Sept. 20, 2010, and it became available to the public during a onemonth review and comment period. A final version of the report was initially scheduled for release on Nov. 15, 2010. However, because of the many comments submitted, the commissioners granted a contract extension not to exceed an additional $100,000. Those funds came out of the county’s oil and gas mitigation fund, according to Jim Rada. The commissioners also authorized additional comments to be received following the submission of the report’s second draft. That deadline was extended, from March 28 to April 27 of this year.

Chuck said. Still, Battlement Mesa resident Dave Devanney doesn’t agree with terminating the contract to finish the HIA. “[The commissioners] had the opportunity to replace politics and industry dominance with healthbased science – and they quit,” Dave said. For Lynn Shore of Battlement Mesa, however, that science wasn’t leading to conclusive answers. “I read the [second draft] of the HIA when it was published,” said Lynn, who has also followed the HIA process with interest. “Words such as ‘potential,’ ‘may,’ ‘could,’ ‘possible’ and ‘can’ are used throughout. There are no definitive conclusions reached. [That’s why] I have no objection or criticism of that decision [to terminate the contract].” Jim Rada said that the inconclusive nature of the HIA is no surprise. “[The HIA authors] can’t say that certain things are going to occur to a certain number of people as a result of Antero operating in the PUD,” Jim said. Lynn mentioned that a quote from the HIA’s second draft, in the first paragraph of Section 5.1.3, page 33, sums it up for him. “‘It is not possible to predict what or how many health affects will occur as a result of Antero's project,’” Lynn quoted from the HIA.

“[The assessment] is the first of its kind in the country.” - Jim Rada

‘Comments to the comments’ Comments generated from the HIA’s second draft were actually more prolific than the original report. Antero’s attorneys and representatives alone submitted 277 pages. It was clear the HIA was turning into a ever-growing, back-and-forth document, with numerous opinions and angles of concern. “To continue making comments and then allowing comments to the comments becomes counter productive,” said Battlement Mesa resident Chuck Hall who’s been closely following the development of the HIA. Because of this, “I do feel it was prudent to stop the finalization of the health impact assessment,”

Confusion about intent In addition, Garfield County’s Jim Rada said there seems to be confusion about the intent of the HIA. Jim says it was never intended to be a written-instone document. “We never meant there to be 100 percent agreement [about the HIA],” Jim said. “There are divergent perspectives here. There’s the oil and gas industry and community activists. Our intent was to produce a scientifically-based, non-biased assessment of oil and gas development in Battlement Mesa’s residential area.” Out of that intent, Jim said, came the development of 78 potential recommendations from the University of Colorado School of Public Health that commissioners can use when formulating their decision on Antero’s project, finished report or not. “The primary functions of the HIA have been covered,” noted Chuck Hall. “The ways drilling within the PUD could affect Battlement Mesa residents have been identified and recommendations were made in the first revision.” And not all of the decisions regarding Antero’s drilling plans rest with GarCo commissioners “The recommendations have some value for the commissioners,” noted Lynn Shore. “Some recommendations are already mandated by state or federal law, some required by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, [and] some just impractical to achieve. However, some should be used as a basis for [Antero’s] special use permit.” Chuck Hall agreed that many decisions regarding the welfare of Battlement Mesa citizens rest with other agencies, not just the county commissioners. “Battlement Mesa Metro District (BMMD) and the Grand Valley Fire Protection District (GVFPD) have

The Battlement Mesa Health Impact Assessment contains research on the potential health impacts of natural gas drilling within Battlement's PUD. Garfield County commissioners voted to terminate funding for the study after the assessment's second draft. Photo by Ron Bailey

had discussions with Antero to address their respective areas of responsibilities relating to natural gas drilling within the PUD,” Chuck said. “When there is drilling for natural gas within the PUD it should be done responsibly and in the shortest time period possible,” Chuck continued. “Elements of Battlement Mesa – BMMD, GVFPD, Battlement Mesa Service Association and Battlement Mesa Partners – must continue to work with Antero to achieve a responsible outcome.” As it stands, even though the HIA is in draft form, it is a highly readable document. “[The commissioners] got what they paid for,” said Jim. “And [the HIA authors] did what was asked of them. The commissioners are committed to using it. We have, in my opinion, a usable document. They got a good piece of scientific work.”

The second draft of the Battlement Mesa Health Impact Assessment can be found at the Garfield County website, garfield-county.com.

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GO GRAND VALLEY

Your calendar for goings on in and around Parachute and Battlement Mesa Help our calendar grow; let us know. Send public event items to gve@crystalvalleyecho.com. Be sure to include the five Ws (who, what, when, why and where), contact info, cost and anything else readers need to know.

• May 17: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free volunteer training for Home Care and Hospice of the Valley begins at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center. Concurrent sessions are on May 19, 24 and 25, concluding on May 26. Pre-registration required. Call Wendy at 544-1568.

• May 19: 11:30 a.m. Chapter IP PEO luncheon and card party at All Saints Episcopal Church. $10. Sara Orono, 285-1111; Lee Allen, 285-5628.

• May 21: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Kids Bike Derby is at the Bea Underwood Elementary School parking lot. Safety inspections, helmet fitting, derby course, plus two bike giveaways. Presented by the Sheriff’s Auxiliary. Volunteers needed. Contact Dave at 285-2263, dgdevanney@comcast.net.

• May 23: Online registration begins for Read Every Day, the new summer reading program offered by the Parachute Branch Library and Garfield County Public Library District. Program runs from June 6 to July 31. 285-9870, gcpld.org.

• May 24: 1 p.m. Village Artists meet at the Parachute Branch Library. Joline, jolinebb@comcast.net.

• May 25: 9 a.m. Eric Schmela of the Battlement Mesa Company invites you to a Community Coffee Talk, an informal gathering at the Grand Valley Fire Station to share, connect, and discuss. Let's bring our community together. Free coffee and doughnuts.

• May 25: Last day to purchase tickets for the Parachute Valley Senior Center’s BarBQue on Memorial Day, May 30. $5/members; $10/non-members. Call 309-9380 or 285-9512.

• May 26: Last day of school for Garfield School District No. 16. 285-5701, garcoschools.org.

• May 26: 1-2 p.m. An information session regarding Colorado Mountain College’s new bachelor degrees in business administration and sustainability studies is at the West Garfield Campus in Rifle. 625-1871.

• May 28: 10 a.m. Grand Valley High School graduation of the class of 2011 is at the high school. 2855701, garcoschools.org. • May 30: Memorial Day. Parachute Branch Library, other government offices and banks closed.

• May 30: Parachute Valley Senior Center’s BarBQue, 540 N. Parachute Ave., Parachute. Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, baked beans, salads, desserts. Purchase tickets by May 25. Call 309-9380, 285-9512.

• June 2: 5:30-7 p.m. Learn how to complete a Five Wishes advance directive by attending a workshop with Sean Jeung of Home Care and Hospice of the Valley at the Grand River Medical Center in Rifle. Learn how to appoint a health care agent and how to direct your own plan of care. Call 544-1574 to register and for more information.

• June 3: 11 a.m. Ready to Read Story Time is at the Parachute Branch Library. 285-9870.

• June 4: 8:30 a.m. (registration starts at 7:30 a.m.) Walk/Run for Wildlife starts at Stoney Ridge Ballpark in Silt; fundraiser for Western Colorado Wildlife & Education Center. Tour to follow. $20/walk. Call Sandy at 987-3593.

• June 5: 4-6 p.m. TAKE STEPS, a fundraising walk to find a cure for digestive diseases begins at Centennial Park in Rifle. For information and to register, go to cctakesteps.org/corivervalley or contact Mary Lee and Jerry at 285-1167 or Mary at 970-309-8589.

• June 6: The Summer Reading Program, Read Every Day, begins at the Parachute Branch Library. Stop by the library and pick up your reading logs and bookmarks. 285-9870. • June 9: 12 p.m. Parachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber of Commerce’s general membership meeting is at the Battlement Mesa Firehouse. • June 10: 11 a.m. Ready to Read Story Time is at the Parachute Branch Library. 285-9870. • June 11: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The Big Yard Sale Day for Battlement Mesa: Increase traffic, maximize exposure and potential sales to your yard sale by participating in this event. $2/fee to be included in the catalog of yard sales and items for sale. Receive a free catalog of yard sales with a listing of items (no prices), please send a request via email to sneely@bmac-co.org. A printed catalog will be available for $2. Catalogs (print or email) will be available Wednesday, June 8. Forms are available at the Activity Center. Questions? Call BMAC at 285-9480. The deadline for inclusion in the catalog is Wednesday, June 1. • June 14: Tech petting zoo for tweens and teens is at the Parachute Branch Library. 285-9870.

ONGOING • The Battlement Mesa Activity Center has lots of classes and activities: swimming, dancing, personal training, water aerobics, yoga, kung fu, basketball, and more. Call 285-9480. • Every Monday from 12-1 p.m. the Grand Valley United Methodist Church serves a free soup lunch at the church at 132 Parachute Ave. • Every Monday from 12:45-4 p.m., Party Bridge is held at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center. All levels welcome. • Grand Valley Sew and Sew Quilters meet on 9:30 a.m. the fourth Monday of every month at the Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse. Call Ann Arrington at 285- 9757 or Mary Galterio at 285-0243 for more info. • The first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., the Grand Valley Citizens Alliance meets at the Rifle Branch Library community room. Leslie, 618-0890. • Every Tuesday at 7 a.m., the Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachute meets at the Community Room of the Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., program begins at 7:30 a.m. • Every Tuesday, seniors age 60 and older, or anyone with a disability, can take The Traveler to Rifle. The Traveler also goes to Grand Junction the second Tuesday of each month. Call 625-1366 for more info. • The second Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. the Battlement Mesa Service Association’s Oil and Gas Committee meets at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center. • Neighborhood Watch meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Parachute Town Hall, 222 Grand Valley Way, Parachute. 285-7630. • Anyone who has suffered the loss of a friend or loved one through suicide is welcome at HEARTBEAT, a support group for survivors after suicide. that meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Glenwood

Springs. The meetings are a safe place to share this unique pain and provide and obtain mutual support. Use the Bethel Chapel entrance of the church located at 824 Cooper Street. Call Pam Szedelyi, 945-1398, email pamsz@sopris.net. • The second Tuesday or Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District Board of Directors meets at the recreation district office, 259 Cardinal Way, Parachute, 285-0388, parachutebattlementparkandrecreation.org. • The third Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m., the Battlement Mesa Service Association meets at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center. • Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. is Toddler Time, and every Friday at 11 a.m. is Story Time at the Parachute Library. Both open to young children. Call Michelle at 285-9870. • Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., the Parachute Valley Senior Center hosts a luncheon prepared by the Rifle Senior Center. $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 every month at 3 p.m., the Battlement Mesa Architectural Committee meets at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center. Open to the public. 285-9432.

• Battlement Concerned Citizens meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at 1:30 p.m. at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center to discuss issues of concern to the Battlement Mesa community. Open to the public. Dave, 285-2263 or Ron, 285-3085.

• Weekly transportation on Thursdays from Parachute to Glenwood Springs and towns in between is available to seniors and disabled people on The Traveler minibus. Call 625-1366, 48 hours in advance for reservations. Service is for door-to-door pick up and return for a fee of $8 round trip. Trips can be for doctor appointments, shopping, visiting or personal needs. Please schedule doctor appointments between 10 am and 2 pm.

• Every Thursday at 10 a.m. (except the first Thursday of the month), the Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at the Grand Valley United Methodist Church, 132 N. Parachute, Parachute. Call Sharon, 285-2318, or the church, 285-9892, to join in.

• Every Friday from 9-9:30 a.m. “Community Connections” hosts interviews with community members on KSUN 103.9 FM.

• Every Saturday at 7 p.m., the Parachute Valley Senior Center hosts Bingo Night with cash prizes. Free hot dogs every third Saturday. 540 N. Parachute Ave., 285-1353.

• A photography exhibit featuring works from Ansel Adams, Margaret Bourke-White, Edward Weston and more, is at CMC’s West Garfield Campus in Rifle, now through Sept. 16 at 3695 Airport Road, Rifle, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Alice, 947-8367.

UPCOMING

• June 28: 1 p.m. Village Artists features Karen Aldridge of Glenwood Springs demonstrating basketmaking at the Parachute Branch Library. Joline, jolinebb@comcast.net.

• June 30: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Summer Reading Program presents Folkorico dancers, a family event. For tickets and information, call 285-9870.

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G R A N D VA L L E Y I T E S

Battlement Mesa World War II vet part of Western Slope Honor Flight to D.C.

Larry Soderberg, a World War II veteran and resident of Battlement Mesa since 1993, was accepted to go on the fourth Western Slope Honor Flight from Grand Junction to Washington, DC., May 4 and 5. According to honorflight.org, the Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit organization that honors America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. The network transports selected veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Larry visited the World War II Memorial, as well as other war memorials. His wife Kay accompanied him as his Guardian. In 1943, Larry enlisted in the Navy as an Apprentice Seaman at age 17 in Casper, Wyo. He was given special training in aeronautical engineering and was commissioned as an Ensign in 1945. He flew anti-submarine missions in the Atlantic Theater of Operations in 1946 in PBM-5 patrol Lt. Commander bombers. He stayed active in the Navy Reserve through the Korean and Viet Larry Soderberg Nam Wars, retiring in 1986, as Lieutenant Commander. Larry's first wife Carolyn and mother of his three daughters died of cancer in 1968. Kay Barraclough, formerly of Pueblo, Colo. and Larry met while both were employed at Martin Marietta Corp. in Denver. They married in 1969 in Broomfield, Colo. In 1993, they moved to their new home in Battlement Mesa. They have no children of their own but enjoy many scattered grand and great grandkids. They have been communicants in the Grace Bible Church for many years. Larry has been active in civic affairs and also served as a delegate to the Battlement Mesa Service Association from Monument Creek.

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O B I T U A R I E S Luella Marie (Sobba) Pontius Sept. 1, 1920 – April 19, 2011

Luella Marie (Sobba) Pontius passed away April 19 at Hospice & Palliative Care in Grand Junction. She was 90. Luella grew up in Garnett, Kan. She married Maurice A. Pontius Dec. 23, 1940 in Garnett. While Maurice served in World War II, Luella worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita (a true Rosie the Riveter!). In 1948, the family moved to Parachute. Luella was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Maurice; son Franklin Duane Pontius; grandson Darold Gene Waite; daughter Linda Waite; sister Bernice Barnaby; and brothers Jim Kueser, Gus Sobba, Orville Sobba and Gene Sobba. She is survived by brothers Earl (Chris) Sobba of Brooksville, Fla.; sons Herman “Zeke” (Dennie) of Parachute; and Harold “Herk” of Grand Junction; daughter Kay (Mike) James of Carlsbad, N.M.; nine grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A graveside service was held April 22 at the Battlement Mesa Cemetery.

This is the second in a series of informational display ads that will appear once a month throughout the growing season in the Grand Valley Echo. These articles are intended to promote public awareness on Garfield County and State of Colorado listed noxious weeds. Landowners, both public and private, are obligated by state law to manage noxious weeds on their property. Garfield County, in cooperation with the local Conservation Districts, offers costshare programs that provide financial assistance for the management of listed noxious weeds.

Wayne "Doc" Edward Thomsen, Ph.D. May 27, 1928 – April 11, 2011

God released Wayne from his encounter with dementia on April 11; he is now singing and dancing with our Savior Christ Jesus. He was 82. Wayne was born May 27, 1928, the second son of F. Edward and Grace (Ellison) Thompson in North Platte, Neb. The family moved to Craig, Colo. where his father was the dentist from 1930-1938. The family then moved to Denver. Wayne attended Grant and South high schools. Wayne served in the Marines and the Army on two tours of duty. He loved football, flying airplanes, and working with the junior high youth groups at church. Wayne began his career in computers while in the service and developed his own computer processing service for various businesses and accountants before the development of micro and personal computers. He then took his knowledge and skills into the classroom; which led him back to Colorado State University at age 52 to obtain, in six years, his bachelor's, master's, and doctorate in vocational administration and computer science. His love of and belief in the younger generation blessed many students in his years of teaching at vocational high schools in Aurora and in Las Vegas, Nev. and at the University of Las Vegas (UNLV). Wayne and Judy married in 1974; in 1986, her job took them to Las Vegas for 12 years. After they retired from UNLV and Citigroup, they moved back to Colorado to Battlement Mesa. Again Wayne enjoyed teaching computers but this time it was C4S/Computers for Seniors, sponsored by Kiwanis. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Paul Thompson. Wayne is survived by his wife, Judy; brother C. Roy (Elizabeth) Thompson of Greensburg, Penn.; son Richard Thompson; daughters Linda (Bill) Herrin, Kerry (Tim) Fox, Susan (Rab) Herring, Michele Garcia, Shawn Aldredge Egle, Tracy (Victor) Paciocco and Angela (Michael) Paras; 23 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. We will celebrate Wayne's life at Crown Peak Church in Parachute at 2 p.m. on May 27. We request no flowers and ask that donations be made to Northwestern Colorado Youth for Christ or Hospice of the Valley or the Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachute Scholarship Fund.

Photo courtesy of Rod Cook

Whitetop / Hoary Cress Cardaria draba • • • • • • • • •

Perennial growing 10”-18” tall. Reproduces by seeds and extensive creeping roots. Roots have been found at a depth of up to 30 feet. Clusters of white flowers with four petals give the plant a white, flat-topped appearance, providing it with its name. Blooms from April to May, setting seed soon after. Heart shaped seed capsules. One plant can produce up to 5,000 seeds. Leaves are oval shaped, clasp the stems, and are blue green in color with many fine white hairs. One of the first plants to come up in the spring.

Management Whitetop emerges early in the spring, in some parts of Garfield County it will bloom in late April or early May. It will set seed about a month after blooming. One of the problems with Whitetop is that we don’t pay attention to it until it starts flowering. This is a problem, as the best time to control it is before it flowers. So if you have had whitetop in the past and your preferred method of control is an application of herbicides, the time to start treating whitetop is now. As always, keeping a good cover of existing vegetation can prevent weeds from getting established. The best way to manage whitetop is to prevent its encroachment. To prevent invasion, seed dispersal must be limited. Avoid driving vehicles and equipment through infested areas during the seeding period. Livestock should not graze weedinfested areas during flowering or seed set, or else they should be transported to a holding area for 2 weeks after grazing whitetop infested pastures, to allow time to pass the seeds. Follow-up treatments from year to year are essential. Chemical recommendations will vary depending upon the specific site and surrounding land use. For specific recommendations on Whitetop, please contact Garfield County Vegetation Management at 625-8601 or santhony@garfield-county.com

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Walk or run for wildlife on June 4

By Gene Pickett, Echo contributor Fourth annual Walk/Run The fourth annual run and walk for Wildlife fundraiser for the Pauline S. Where: Stoney Ridge Ballpark (on Schneegas Wildlife Foundation is set Seventh Street north of Main Street in for June 4. The race takes place in Silt) Silt, on the hills of the residential area Time: Starts at 8:30 a.m. (registration above the Stoney Ridge Ballpark. starts at 7:30 a.m.) The wildlife foundation is named Cost: Pre-register with Sandy Burns at after Pauline S. Schneegas, the grand987-3593 for $20; register at the ballmother of Nanci Limbach, who is the park on the day of the fundraiser for $25 founder and executive director of the A tour of the Western Colorado foundation and the Western Wildlife & Education Center will be held Colorado Wildlife Rehabilitation & following the fundraiser. Tickets for the Education Center located near the tour are $10; race participants are free. town of Silt. The foundation raises The wildlife center’s number is 876funds to support the work of the 5676 or go to schneegaswildlifefoudawildlife center. tion.org for more information. The wildlife center, located on County Road 346, has been rehabiliThis will be the fourth year for the Run for Wildlife in Silt. Photo courtesy of Gene Pickett tating and releasing animals back into the wild for more than 25 years. The foundation has an educational center where programs regarding wildlife are provided To get to Stoney Field Ballpark for the race/walk, at the I-70 Silt exit, take the for the public and for school students from the local area. roundabout to Main Street heading west. Turn right on Seventh Street. Go four After the race, Nanci will conduct a tour of the wildlife center. Participants in the blocks; the ballpark is on the right. race can take the tour for free. Those not participating in the race can take the tour for $10. The wildlife rehabilitation center has many species of wildlife for viewing.

TAKE STEPS walk on June 5 to raise funds to cure

intestinal disease By Jerry Mohrlang, Echo contributor

The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is holding its national TAKE STEPS event on June 5 at Centennial Park in Rifle commencing at 4:30 p.m. A catered picnic, games and entertainment will precede a walk to raise public awareness of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and to raise funds for the medical research to find a cure for these disabling diseases. All individuals and families – even pets – are invited to attend this festive event. CCFA Volunteer Co-Chairmen Jerry and Mary Lee Mohrlang, and Mary Moore are currently forming TAKE STEPS teams throughout the area by to participate in the festival on June 5. “Our two families are forming TAKE STEPS teams in support of CCFA’s national event to raise public awareness of IBD and to raise money for medical research of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC),” said Mary Lee, whose husband Jerry, has Crohn’s disease. “Each of our families has been personally touched by family members or friends who are suffering or have died from IBD. “Jerry and I will head up TEAM GUTS for the festival on June 5 and are inviting all of our friends to join us for the walk and/or to make a tax deductible contribution to CCFA,” added Mary Lee. When asked about their unusual team name, Jerry said, “I came up with the name for two reasons. One CCFA, is all about finding a cure for digestive diseases or ‘guts’ and two, people whom I’ve met who suffer

from Crohn’s disease, particularly children, demonstrate unbelievable ‘guts’ in dealing with the pain, uncertainty and embarrassment of their disease. TEAM GUTS seemed an appropriate name for those reasons.” Mary Lee added that any individual who donates $25 or more and participates in the walk will receive a spiffy TEAM GUTS T-shirt. TEAM DANI is being formed by the mother/daughter team of Mary Moore and Dani Gonzales. Dani was diagnosed with Crohn’s/UC when she was in the eighth grade. Dani has twice attended CCFA’s summer camp and was one of two teens selected to be an ambassador for CCFA in New York City her freshman year in high school. “Without the help of CCFA, we would have been overwhelmed,” said Mary. “CCFA provided us with material to help Dani cope with her disease and gave pamphlets to Dani’s teachers so that they could accommodate Dani’s special needs at school. My involvement in TAKE STEPS is simply a payback for what CCFA has done to help Dani and our family.” Mary and Dani will also have T-shirts at the walk, but theirs will simply have a ; (semi colon) on them – in honor of Dani and her recent surgery. Fully 83 cents of every dollar collected by CCFA is used to fund medical research and Camp Oasis, a free summer camp experience for children with IBD where they learn to cope with their disease alongside other afflicted children of the same age. This year, a new Camp Oasis has been built north of Dotsero that

Mary Moore, Jerry Mohrlang and Mary Lee Mohrlang are coordinating the TAKE STEPS event in Rifle.

Photo courtesy of Mary Moore

will serve the needs of IBD children throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Area residents wishing to participate in the CCFA TAKE STEPS event in Rifle on June 5 or to make a tax deductible contribution to CCFA should contact TEAM GUTS: Mary Lee or Jerry Mohrlang at 2851167, or TEAM DANI: Mary Moore 970-309-8589, or send a check made out to “CCFA” to Mary Lee Mohrlang, 326 Lodgepole Circle, Parachute, CO 81635.

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GRAND VALLEY ENERGY A monthly column by M.E. Denomy, CPA

Bridge builders listen, hear and communicate

There are several folks in our community who work for the oil and gas industry. They have been assigned the position of bridge building. These are the insightful workers that have been titled the community relations or stakeholder relations coordinators. Their mantra is to listen, hear, communicate, and they are adamant about that order. These folks have been the ones behind the scenes to help create Community Counts (remember that phone number? 866-442-9034) and also the ones in the hard hats and steel-toed shoes doing tours of well sites and oil and gas facilities. Their toolboxes include degrees in sociology, archaeology, psychology, environmental policy and public relations. We are fortunate in our area to have some companies that have invested in these invaluable bridge builders. These folks have been the eyes, ears and faces of the companies that they represent. Their companies have benefited greatly from S Chef’s Choice Daily Specials the countless hours that these folks have put in relating to the comP munity, the workers, the students, the government officials and Monday - Steak Nite - $300 off E the company bosses. freshly cut steaks C They have been labeled the conscience and often act as the I Friday - Catfish Day angel on the shoulder of the other people who work at the compaA Saturday/Sunday from 1:30 ny. These coordinators can be found strolling through the land L Fresh Baked Prime Rib Dinner department, the legal department, the operations department of S their companies and then, flipping burgers at the local community barbecue. Talk about versatility. Personally, I like to look at the community/stakeholder relations Join us for Dinner on Father’s Day coordinators as the Yenta (Yentl), or matchmakers, for the compa3 Meat Choice, 2 sides and Dessert ny. When approached with a task, these folks know just who to $17.95 match you with to find a solution. Sometimes, they are even asked for their suggestions, which is a wise thing for their companies to We are open 5:30 am daily, 6 am Sat & Sun until 9 pm daily do. 315 E First Street • Parachute, Co. 81635 After all, there is more than 50 years of combined experience 970-285-1917 • catering 970-285-7091 amongst the coordinators in our area. Their push has helped create the Operator’s Group here in the region, which is something that is not prevalent in other areas of the country. The Operator’s Group helps identify solutions more comprehensively to help get ‘er done right. So, if you need a good oil and gas Yenta, call that number: 866-442-9034.

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THE BATTLEMENT MESA SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Parks, Open Space and Trails Committee: Tales of more trails By Keith Lammey, president, Battlement Mesa Service Association Historically, the Battlement Mesa Service Association (BMSA) has played the primary role in maintaining the Battlement Mesa Trail System. During the winter, we hire a contractor to remove snow from our trails so residents can walk safely through our neighborhoods. In the summer months, we mow the weeds and grass that grow up alongside these trails and, periodically, the BMSA conducts crackseal and sealcoat maintenance on the asphalt trail surfaces. In addition to maintaining the actual trails, the BMSA maintains the benches that are strategically located along some of the trails. We understand that our trails are important to our active citizens. You may know that the BMSA’s Trails Committee has an expanded role and is now called the Parks, Open Space and Trails (POST) Committee. Although the committee’s name has changed and their focus has broadened, the committee certainly hasn’t forgotten the trail system and its importance to our community. Perhaps you’ve seen the evidence of this continued commitment to the trail system. Have you seen the construction crews working near the river bridge and along County Road 300? Have you been delayed by the alternating single lane of traffic near the river bridge? If so, you’ve seen the beginning of the Library Trail. The Library Trail, which has been in various planning stages for the past few years, is finally under construction. When it’s completed, the Library Trail will connect to our trail that runs along West Battlement Parkway and the Battlement Mesa Golf Course and will provide a safe and convenient connection to the Parachute Branch Library. From the existing Parkway/Golf Course Trail, the Library Trail will cross the Parkway and continue westbound along the north boundary of the Lyons’ property, then follow the old 300 road and connect to the walkway on the south side of the river bridge. The portion of the Library Trail that is currently under construction is being funded by Garfield County and is the lower section, known as Phase 1. The upper section of the trail, Phase 2, will be funded by the BMSA. Currently construction on Phase 2 has been delayed due to some land right-of-way issues. Despite this delay, we believe that construction on Phase 2 will be completed by fall. In addition to the Library Trail, the BMSA’s POST Committee is in the early planning stages of an “improved” but not initially paved trail that will run along the west side of Spencer Parkway between First Eagles Point and North Battlement Parkway. Although some planning has been done on this trail, more planning is needed before the BMSA’s board of directors can make a decision about if and when the proposed trail would be completed. As I reported last month, the Library Trail is one of BMSA’s 2011 goals, thus I am pleased to report that real progress has been made toward achieving this goal. It is important, however, to note that our other committees are also hard at work and that progress is being made on several other 2011 goals. Stay tuned!

From left, C.E. Lear, Sandy Getter, John Sargent, Judi Hayward, Elaine Bussone, Dave Devanney and Dick Getter Photos courtesy of Dave Devanney all lent a hand at the April 30 cleanup.

A few hardy volunteers from Battlement Mesa and Parachute braved the elements on April 30 to take part in the annual Colorado River bridge and pedestrian path cleanup. Shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows and trash bags were used to remove the dirt, gravel and debris that accumulated during the winter months. This location is slated to be the Parachute end of the upcoming Library Trail, which will ultimately connect with the Battlement Mesa Trail at the golf course. Construction of Phase 1 of the trail began April 26 and should be completed by mid-June. Garfield County is managing and funding this work. The second phase will cross the Lyons family’s property and will be funded and maintained by the Battlement Mesa Service Association (see column, left).

– Dave Devanney

The Library Trail is currently under construction. It will ultimately connect to existing Battlement Mesa trails.

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Corrections/Clarifications A "boat" ramp, not a "boot" ramp In the mid-April Echo, we published a typo in one of our headlines, calling a new boat ramp a “boot” ramp. Whoops. To clarify, the Town of Parachute is pleased to let residents know that the boat ramp by Cottonwood Park has been completed. The ramp was built by the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

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Wrong numbers The Echo also published the wrong numbers for the Parachute Branch Library and Parachute Town Hall in the mid-April issue. For the record, the library’s number is 285-9870; town hall’s number is 285-7630.

By Bill Cornelius, Parachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber

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Echo Briefs Garfield County Riding Arena goes solar Horses and riders, from 4-Hers to barrel racers, are using renewable solar power at the indoor riding arena at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle, thanks to the installation of 440 solar panels. The newly-powered arena officially opened on April 21. “Basically five jobs were created when this was being built. We like that— we like job creation in Garfield County,” said Garfield County Commissioner Mike Samson. “And of course, the savings—I’ve heard it’ll be close to $300,000 over 20 years. I like that. And lastly, how much did the county pay for the installation of this? Nothing, because of the power purchase agreement. And that’s a good deal, too.” Garfield County was able to build such a large system by taking advantage of a power purchase agreement. The agreement allowed the county to dramatically leverage its $82,500 grant for a renewable energy project from the Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative (G-NECI), which originated as energy impact funds from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The installation is the last component of Clean Energy Economy for the Region’s (CLEER) original DOLA grant which gave each community that is part of this larger Garfield Clean Energy effort $87,500 for a solar renewable demo project. The installation represents the last onsite renewable energy system included in the G-NECI. To date, 16 installations, adding up to more than 370 kilowatts, have been installed on community and government facilities throughout the region. The Parachute solar flowers at the rest area, as well as the solar arrays on Parachute Town Hall, Parachute Branch Library, and at the town’s water treatment facility, were part of this overall regional energy project. – Cam Burns, Garfield Clean Energy

P.E.O. members plan elegant luncheon Chapter IP Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) members are once again planning their annual “Elegant Luncheon and Card Party.” The party is being held on May 19, at All Saints Episcopal Church beginning at 11:30 a.m. This luncheon has proven to be a gourmet treat and an enjoyable afternoon. Tickets are $10. Please call Sara Orono at 285-1111 or Lee Allen at 2855628 for more information. – Sharon Temple

Village Artists meet on May 24 Last month at our April meeting, the Village Artists were entertained by Lou Roess of Battlement Mesa who gave us a demonstration in working with clay. We were told about various types of clay, constructing a piece, and firing and glazing it. We were shown some finished pieces also. This month, the Village Artists will meet at the Parachute Branch Library, May 24 at 1 p.m. The program will be presented by several of the members with types of art they have participated in. They will include folk art, ceramics, pottery, stained glass, sculpture, etc. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting. Karen Aldridge of Glenwood Springs will be demonstrating basket-making at our June 28 meeting at the library. Our annual art show opens Oct. 3 at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center, Set-up is Oct. 1. Our show will close Oct. 28 with take-down on Oct. 29. Remember, our October show is important as Christmas will be coming soon after.

Free hospice volunteer training at BMAC Wendy Steckler, the volunteer coordinator for Home Care and Hospice of the Valley, is hosting a free volunteer training at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center during five evenings in May. “Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community?,” says Wendy. “If so, please consider becoming a volunteer with Home Care and Hospice of the Valley.” The training is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on May 17, May 19, May 24, May 25 and concluding May 26. Pre-registration is required. If interested, please contact Wendy at 544-1568. – Home Care and Hospice of the Valley

Garfield County Sheriff’s Office lawsuit dismissed A Colorado District Court judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit filed against the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. The lawsuit began in 2006 when four Garfield County Jail inmates claimed the their constitutional rights were violated after they flooded their jail cells, costing the county thousands in repair bills. The suit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), challenged the Garfield County Jail’s mental health program and use of force and restraint practices. No judge during the five years of litigation ever found Garfield County Jail’s actions or practices unconstitutional or inadequate. The settlement required the jail to make minor changes to its internal reporting forms and to affirm certain jail practices that it had voluntarily implemented prior to the settlement. Garfield County reimbursed the ACLU for its litigation costs totaling $69,200 Sheriff Lou Vallario said that the settlement is an affirmation that his administration is running the Garfield County Jail efficiently while meeting the constitutional standards for inmate care. “We have made changes and improved upon the jail operations each year while maintaining fiscal responsibility to the taxpayers,” he said. “The way our deputies and staff delivered services withstood the scrutiny of the small army of lawyers and experts that the ACLU recruited to find fault with the jail.” – Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

Workshop on advance directives on June 2 at Grand River On June 2, from 5:30-7 p.m. in Grand River Medical Center’s Rifle Creek Room, Home Care and Hospice of the Valley is presenting a 90-minute workshop on the benefits and importance of completing an advanced directive. The Five Wishes document is a comprehensive advance directive published by Aging With Dignity, a nonprofit organization. It is a legal document in Colorado, allowing people to appoint a health care agent and to determine, in as much detail as desired, what they want and don't want for their plan of care in cases of terminal illness, stroke, severe brain damage, etc. Sean Jeung from Home Care and Hospice of the Valley will facilitate discussion following a brief video on using this document to its full advantage. Please call 544-1574 for more information and to register.

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S E N I O R S

Mesa Vista News Birthdays, Memorial Day observance, and picnics planned By Kathy Germano, Mesa Vista Assisted Living Residence activity director, and Marilyn Jenkins, resident

So April showers do bring May flowers. Our tulips are in full bloom and the peonies have broken ground. We attended the Community BBQ on May 1 at the Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse. We celebrated Cinco de Mayo on May 5 with traditional Mexican appetizers and margaritas for all. On May 6, we had a Kentucky Derby party with a racehorse game, mint juleps and festive hats for the ladies. Our feature celebration was on May 7 to honor our resident mothers. We had a tea party with china tea service provided by one of our resident’s daughters, Dianne Dayhoff. Flowers, corsages, cookies and tea were the fare. We are celebrating May birthdays for Barbara Ehrman on May 18 and Mabel Seidlitz on May 26. We are planning our first picnic and fishing trip of the year on May 26 at Lions Pond in Rifle. And to wrap up the month of May, we will honor our fallen servicemen and women on Memorial Day, May 30, at our flagpole donated to us by the VFW. Our resident, Marilyn Jenkins, will be sharing some words in memory of the valiant servicemen and women who have given their lives for our freedoms. In June, we will plan picnics at Rifle Falls and Rifle Gap. We are also planning to participate in a tour at the Battlement Mesa Golf Course. We also hope to have a giant yard sale to raise funds for our summer activities. Mesa Vista Assisted Living Residence in Parachute/Battlement Mesa is part of the Senior Housing Options network of residences and apartments providing housing for older adults in Colorado.

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Don't miss the bountiful, indoor BarBQue on Memorial Day at the Parachute Valley Senior Center. The crew will be grilling hamburgers, hot dogs and brats on May 30. The noon feast for everyone in the community will include baked beans, salads and desserts. (These seniors are great cooks.) Tickets must be purchased in advance either at the center’s Wednesday lunches or by phone from Jeanette at 309-9380 or 285-9512. The deadline for ticket purchases is May 25. The price for Parachute Valley Senior Center members is $5; non-members’ price is $10. The all-you-can-eat meal will be held indoors away from bad weather and bugs at the Parachute Valley Senior Center, 540 N. Parachute Ave., in Parachute.

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L I B R A RY

Library brief Get ready to Read Every Day This year, the Garfield County Libraries would like to be a part of your entire family’s summer plans with Read Every Day, a summer reading program for children, teens, and adults. We are hoping to transform the way everyone thinks of our summer reading program by making it simple, enjoyable, and something you can do alone or as a family. With Read Every Day, the libraries will be encouraging you to read at least 20 minutes each day in June and July. Children 11 and under will get reading logs and fun stickers to track the days they read, while teens 12 to 18 and adults will get bookmarks for the same purpose. Once children read for seven days they can bring in their reading log and pick a prize off our prize board. Prizes include books and coupons generously provided by local businesses. Once teens and adults read for seven days, they can bring in their completed bookmarks for entry into prize drawings. In addition to drawings throughout the summer for teens and adults, we will also have an end-of-thesummer drawing at each library where we will give away a Nook (the Barnes and Noble eReader) to one lucky adult and one lucky teen at each branch. The more you read, the greater your chances of winning. As in past years, we will continue to have exciting programs for children and teens throughout Garfield County. These free events are a great venue to explore creatively, learn, and laugh with friends. A full calendar can be found on our website, gcpld.org. The program runs from June 6 to July 31. Online registration begins on May 23.

Parachute library now able to access millions of resources New catalog system offers 30 million books, DVDs, CDs and more By Emily Hisel, Garfield County Public Library District

Now, it’s possible to access millions of additional materials with your library card. Your Garfield County libraries are bigger than you think! The library district’s patrons now have access to 30 million books, DVDs, CDs, and other materials. On May 2, the Garfield County Public Library District joined Prospector, a unified catalog of academic, public, and special libraries in Colorado and Wyoming. Last September, the Marmot Library Network, representing the Garfield County libraries and 19 other libraries and library districts in Colorado, received $226,000 from the Colorado Department of Education to bring the colleges and public libraries of Marmot into Prospector. Prospector now has over 10 million unique titles, and 30 million copies all available to you. With your Garfield County library card in hand, you can request materials from other Prospector libraries and have those materials delivered directly to your local Garfield County library for pick up. “By participating in Prospector, everyone will see faster delivery of materials from other Colorado libraries,” said Janine Rose, the library district’s assistant director of public service. The new service works through the library district’s current online catalog. Visit gcpld.org to search for a particular book, author, or subject in which you are interested. You will be taken to the catalog and shown relevant items. If the Garfield County libraries do not have what you are looking for, you can go to the dropdown menu at the top left corner of the page. Here you can choose to search the Marmot libraries (to widen your search to the 20 total Marmot libraries and library districts on the Western Slope), or you can search for items located in Prospector (the widest search now available to you in Colorado and Wyoming). If an item in Prospector matches your interest, you will need to click “Request It” and select Garfield County Public Library District from the dropdown menu as the library with which you are affiliated. Next you will type in your name, Garfield County library card number, and desired pickup location – just like you do to request an item from the Garfield County libraries. The item will then be delivered to your local library and you will be notified when it arrives. The Garfield County Public Library District is thrilled to offer this new service, as the addition of Prospector will bring a whole new world of information and entertainment to the people of Garfield County. We hope this relatively seamless integration will make it quick and easy to find exactly what you want.

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Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District - “Where The Fun Begins”

Softball, baseball seasons are on their way By Mary Anderson, Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District executive director

Current programs Youth Wrestling: K-sixth grade, March through May annually. This program is held at the high school auxiliary gymnasium. Spring Soccer: Games are being held on Saturdays. Youth Baseball and Softball: For 8-15-year-old boys and girls, this program starts at the end of May and continues through July. These teams travel as well as play at home. $55/fee, and $35/refundable uniform fee. Marilyn Bulger, A.J. Buffington and Bill Parkhurst are coaching. As of press time, we have seven teams signed up. Adult Coed Softball: Coed softball is being offered this summer. We lowered the fee and have the games scheduled during daylight hours. Notices The 29th Annual Craft Fair benefitting the recreation district is Nov. 19, 2011 at Grand Valley High School. Application forms are mailed out in June and are due back to the recreation district office by mid-September. Please call and leave your mailing address if you would like to receive an application. Please remember that sportsmanship is encouraged at all recreation district programs. Children should be having fun and learning at the same time. Let us remember that the programs for the children are just that – for the children. Spectators who cheer positively for the youngsters are encouraged to do so. However, yelling at the officials or coaches is not encouraged. • Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday • 103.9 FM Radio update: Listen at 7 a.m. during the morning show for current updates pertaining to Park and Recreation District activities. Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parks and Recreation is at 259 Cardinal Way, Parachute, 285-0388, parachutebattlementparkandrecreation.org. Check out the website; it’s updated frequently.

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Grand River prepares for significant radiology upgrades Summertime doesn’t have to mean sunburn By Sarah Tahvonen

The sun has started to come out, grills are being fired up for barbecues, and everyone seems to be ready to get out there in the sun. We’ve all heard of the dangers of the sun, from dehydration to sun damage to skin cancer. For many, sunburn is synonymous with summer. We know we should avoid it, but inevitably, it will happen to some of us. So what do you do when your skin turns a suspicious shade of red? First, it’s important to understand what sunburn is and to know it’s something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Sunburn is skin damage from the sun’s UV rays. Most of these burns cause mild pain and redness and can be treated at home. Some sunburns, however, can be classified as second-degree burns. They tend to swell up and blister and are usually more painful and take longer to heal. Other problems that can go hand in hand with sunburn can include heatstroke, allergic reactions and, in some instances, skin cancer. That’s why you should always, all year long, take protective measures when going out in the sun, and make sure your children do the same. Wear sunscreen on every exposed area of your body, wear sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats, stay in the shade if you get too hot, and don’t stay in the sun too long. Your skin type can play a role in how easily you get sunburned. Those with fair or freckled skin, blonde or red hair, and blue eyes usually sunburn most easily. Also, the skin of children under 6 years and adults older than 60 is more sensitive to sunlight. If you get sunburned, there are things you can do to help feel better. Some home treatments include using cool cloths on the red skin, taking frequent cool showers and baths, and applying soothing lotions that contain aloe vera. Make sure to drink plenty of water as you may be dehydrated. If your sunburn is very severe, or if you experience heavy blistering, severe inflammation or pain, fainting, nausea or vomiting, you should see a doctor immediately.

Sarah Tahvonen writes about health issues for the Echo from Rifle. If you have any comments or suggestions for a health-related topic you’d like to see covered, e-mail toyourhealth35@yahoo.com.

Tel: (970) 285-9050

By Sarah Tahvonen, Grand River Hospital District

Grand River Hospital District’s Radiology Department is preparing for significant equipment upgrades over the next couple months. The new machinery will offer the latest in imaging and provide a multitude of benefits. Grand River was the first in the nation to order 3D breast tomosynthesis equipment, and will be the first facility in Colorado to offer this service to women. This system offers exceptionally sharp breast images, an advanced ergonomic design providing more patient comfort, and a groundbreaking 3D platform designed to deliver superior screening and diagnostic performance. It allows radiologists to identify and characterize individual breast structures without the confusion of overlapping tissue, allowing for quicker and more accurate diagnoses. Grand River expects to begin offering the new 3D breast imaging at the beginning of June. Grand River is also upgrading CT equipment. The new General Electric (GE) machine will give patients the benefits of up to 40 percent reduction in radiation dose from the previous equipment, a faster procedure, less discomfort, in-depth brain and cardiac techniques, and better images. CT scans are very common diagnostic tools for routine and emergent care. Grand River expects to have the new equipment running by the end of May. The third major upgrade that the Grand River Radiology Department is undertaking is a new Phillips Fluoroscopy machine. Typically used for upper gastro-intestinal tests, the new equipment offers up to 80 percent less radiation, superior imaging quality, and has dedicated pediatric protocols. The Phillips Fluoroscopy equipment is expected to be operational at the end of June. Grand River Hospital District operates Grand River Hospital and Medical Center and E Dene Moore Care Center in Rifle, and the Battlement Mesa Medical Clinic, Grand River Student Health Center and Grand River Health and Safety Center in Parachute. For more information, please visit grhd.org.

Grand River offers free physicals to local student athletes

Grand River Hospital District (GRHD) is once again offering free sports physicals to local student athletes who live in Western Garfield County.The free sports physicals clinic will be held at Grand River Specialty Clinic at Grand River Hospital and Medical Center in Rifle. The boys clinic is May 23 and the girls clinic is on May 25. Both clinics are from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Since there is a limited time period to perform the physicals, students must: • have a completely filled out and signed physical form before they come to the clinic. For Parachute schools, forms are available from athletic personnel at School District No. 16 offices, online at grhd.org, or at Grand River Hospital and Medical Center. • come to the clinic wearing shorts and athletic shoes. All physicals are done on a first come, first served basis. The exams at the free sports physical clinic are completely free. Physicals will also be offered at Grand River Medical Clinic in Battlement Mesa at a date to be determined. Grand River also offers sports physicals throughout the regular summer months as a scheduled appointment for $35, which is half the cost of a regularly scheduled office visit. For more information about the free sports physicals, call 625-1100 or visit grhd.org.

Battlement Mesa Metropolitan District • SERVING THE COMMUNITY • WATER & WASTE WATER OPERATIONS • BATTLEMENT MESA ACTIVITY CENTER

– Sarah Tahvonen, GRHD

Tel: (970) 285-9480

Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend!

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• The Echo Worship Directory • As I See It Does prayer make a difference? By Pastor Charlie Hornick, Grace Bible Church I believe that prayer makes a difference despite the apparent – God does not seem to have paid attention to some of my best suggestions. Several people from various churches who believe that prayer matters met together for the National Day of Prayer observance on the morning of May 5 in front of Parachute Town Hall. But I would say that most of us who prayed, if not all, have gone through personal struggles with it, even to the point of wondering if prayer really does work. The scholar C.S. Lewis made the observation that there is a sense in which you cannot prove that prayer works because prayer is, by its very nature, making requests to God, not demands. There is no formula that guarantees you will get all that you ask for. God, being God, has the prerogative to grant a request or to deny it or wait until a better time to grant it. He may even answer our prayers in a far different way than we expect. We have often abused prayer by viewing it as a grocery list we give God. With the false notion that God sees the world from our point of view, we then judge him on how well he gave us the items on our list. Desiring him to be a glorified genie to grant our wishes, we become disillusioned because it appears God doesn’t seem to care about our best answers to life’s problems. When I was 14, I was sure I had found the girl I would someday marry and I told God to get her for me. I needed his help because at that point, she did not even seem to notice me. Months of pleading for God to see things my way and grant me what was close to the top of my grocery list along with world peace seemed pointless. Looking back now, after many years have gone by, I am grateful God had better plans for me; he gave me someone to marry worth waiting for. Also, I might add that his timing was far better than mine. I was not quite ready at 14 to be so set on such a major choice. I needed to change. However, at that time, I almost gave up on prayer. I am still learning that prayer is not seeking heaven to do my will on earth. Rather, it is seeking God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. I am still finding out that God often answers prayer by first changing me. I am not alone on this journey. I am grateful that I was able to work through some tough personal issues on prayer. Though many of my best suggestions to God have not been granted, I have seen God work through the prayers of his people in some fantastic ways. I have seen lives transformed, sick bodies healed, addicts delivered, cold hearts melt, broken hearts and homes mended, and what some would call amazing coincidences. While many would call them coincidences, I know that the more we pray, the more so-called coincidences occur. There have been quite a few I would have to call miracles. Those who have worked through various issues of faith in the God who answers prayer banded together on the National Day of Prayer. People all across the nation met together at various places for prayer – from capitol buildings to houses of worship. Why? First, because God commands that we pray for our leaders, each other, and ourselves. Secondly, we need it. Thirdly, our leaders have asked us to pray for them. Every president since Washington has asked at one time or another for our citizens to pray. As one nation under God we have much to be thankful for and we have much to pray about. Last time I looked, we are far from the will of heaven being done on earth. Does it make a difference when we pray? Absolutely. The most noticeable difference may be the change in those who do the praying. What better place for the change to start!

To be listed in The Echo Worship Directory, please contact gve@crystalvalleyecho.com to set up an account, there is a small monthly fee of $10.

All Saints' Episcopal Church 150 Sipprelle Dr. Battlement Mesa 285-7908 Pastor's mobile: 985-5797 The Reverend Edmond-Joseph Rivet, Priest-in-charge Website: allsaintsepiscopal.info Church e-mail: office@allsaintsepiscopal.info Pastor e-mail: frej@allsaintsepiscopal.info SUNDAY Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Choir: 9:30 a.m. Children's Godly Play: 10 a.m. WOW: Worship On Wednesday Contemplative Eucharist: 6 p.m. Soup Social: 6:30 p.m. Episcopal Theology: 7 p.m.

••• Crown Peak Baptist Church 101 W. Battlement Parkway Parachute 285-7946 crownpeakbaptist.com Rick Van Vleet, Senior Pastor Dan LaRue, Associate Pastor Matt Loftin, Youth Pastor Brian 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)

Grace Bible Church 755 Spencer Parkway P.O. Box 6248 Battlement Mesa 285-9862 Charlie Hornick, Pastor Lance Easterling, Youth Pastor Josh Elliott, Pastoral Intern Penni Nichols, GBC Child Care Director SUNDAY Blessing Up for Church Broadcast 103.9 FM Sunday School: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: 5:30 p.m. Youth / Children’s Activities Grace 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.com 24-Hour Prayer Line: 256-4693

••• Grand Valley Christian Church

••• Faith Baptist Church 235 N. Railroad Ave. Parachute John Yadloski, Pastor 285-7424 Sunday Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Children’s Church: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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SERVICES Sunday school: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Worship service: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (Children's Church & Nursery) Ladies’ Bible study and luncheon: Tuesday, 12-2 p.m.

••• Shepherd of the Mesa (WELS) Website: shepherdofthemesa.org Bill Cornelius, Pastor 987-3093 Youth Directors: Kristy and Rory Roder, 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 Mesa Schoolhouse on County Road 300

Second Street & Parachute Avenue Parachute

Lutheran Catechism: Wednesday at 3 p.m. Women’s Bible Study Group: Monday at 9:30 a.m. Location: 12 Rosewood Way

Richard Counts, Pastor 285-7597, 260-1080 e-mail: office@mygvcc.info Church Office 285-7597

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

Sunday worship 10:00 a.m.

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Small groups meet throughout the week ... Visit our website for more information. 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

285-7236 or 379-5947 (Pastor's cell) Pastor: Dr. Robert C. McNew

••• Grand Valley United Methodist Church 132 N. Parachute Ave. Parachute

Wellspring of Life Church at Grand Valley High School Cafeteria 800 Cardinal Way Parachute

Dr. Bob Toll, Pastor

Pastor David Bartlett

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.

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

••• The Lighthouse (Assembly of God) 1833 S. Battlement Parkway Battlement Mesa

210-5795 210-5849

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Congratulations Class of 2011! These Class of 2011 pages are sponsored by the G.V.H.S. journalism class. Class of 2011 We have watched most of you since kindergarten. We have watched you grow and change, we have watched you mature, and yes, in heartbreak watched you stumble. You are poised on the edge, ready to take flight and soar out in this big, wonderful, cold world. We are excited to see where the winds take you all. – Tina Metcalf

D’KOTA AKERS

ANTHONY BOHLER TSA My favorite memory is doing front flips and back flips with my friends. I also plan on going into the military .

SADEE ALDRICH Volleyball, Soccer, Manager for Varsity Girls Basketball, and Key Club

ETHAN AYERS TSA, Drama Club, and GVHS Theater

nt to the poi n e v e , h t l hea it is “Use your t is what a h t , t u o g it ou of wearin e before y v a h u o y l al for. Spend yourself.” e v i l t u o t die, do no aw ernard Sh B e g r o e –G

“You have to push over the first dom ino.” – Beth Moore

JESSICA BELL Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Basketball, NHS, Key Club, FCA, Student Body Vice President, Senior Class Vice President

My favorite moment was when the volleyball team almost left us behind after a game!

“Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught [only experienced].” – Oscar Wilde

DONALD “BUBBY” BEECRAFT Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Basketball, and two years of Track “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.” – Marianne Williamson

JERROD BUSCH Wrestling, Baseball, Football, Skills USA

BRETT CANNON Varsity Football, Outdoor Club, Homecoming King

VICTOR CASTANEDA Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track

CHRIS CHARTIER NHS, STUCO, Mesa, Skills USA, Varsity Football, Varsity Golf

My favorite memory was winning the state wrestling championship with team Grand Valley.

High school was the best four years of my life, hands down. If I could take it all back, I wouldn’t change a thing.

If you can’t find something to live for, best find something to die for.

I love my mommy and friends.

My favorite memory is all the time spent with friends and family

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MOISES CHAVEZ Basketball, Football, Varsity Soccer, and President of Diversity Club

TAYLOR CONRAD Key Club, Outdoor Club, FCA, Golf, Varsity Softball

CODY COVERT GVHS Theatre Company, President Art Club, TSA

KATIE DAVINI Art Club, FCCLA, Football Manager, FCA

OSCAR DIAZ Varsity Baseball, Varsity Soccer, Soccer All Conference.

My favorite thing about going to Grand Valley is the people in my class!

High School was jam packed with memories… can’t wait to see what college brings!

My favorite memories were show nights. I could just get up, walk out to the stage and perform.

I will be attending CMC in Keystone during the Fall. I hope to become a Chef and move to Italy. I will be going to France this summer so I can learn a lot about Europe.

It was fun, and it was real... But it wasn’t real fun

MATT DONELLO Varsity Basketball, All-Conference, FCA President, NHS, MESA Club, 26 College Dual Enrollment Credits, Varsity Track I will be attending University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa studying pre-med with a minor in Journalism.

TREVOR DOW

BRYANNA EMMONS Cheerleading, Baseball and Football Managers, Drama Club

PABLO ESPINO Welding, Diversity Club, and Soccer.

My favorite memory was of my very first high school play. I will be double major in the performing arts at Northern Colorado.

Plans after high school: UTI to become an auto technician.

ELIZABETH FAVIER Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Outdoor Club, Key Club My favorite memories were when I joined volleyball and ended being on Varsity, when Emilio set off the fire sprinklers, getting in my car accident, and the last day of my junior year!

I’m excited to get out of high school, start working, and get my life on track.

Remember when…

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KAYLEE FLORES Treasurer for Diversity Club, Varsity Soccer

CARLOS FRANCO Varsity Soccer, Diversity Club

SEAN GIBOO Wrestling & Baseball

Going to college – CMC/Rifle

Met a lot of people…. learned a lot of new things and the teachers are cool.

Future plans: College and go into law enforcement

2009-2010 soccer season was the best!

BRODY HAYES Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Bowling

KENDRA HILL NHS, Key Club, Golf, Softball

My favorite high school memory was going to State Golf.

My favorite memory was going to Denver to play softball and I plan on going to Colorado Mesa University to study geology.

AMANDA JABLONSKY Key Club (Secretary, President, Division 8 Lt. Governor), NHS, Girls Golf, Band.

MIKE JONES Varsity Football, Academic All-State Honorable Mention, Knowledge Bowl 3rd Place, 4 Years Principal Honor Roll

After high school I’m going to Mesa State College to study music education.

My high school experience was great and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

My favorite memory was just hanging out with friends.

STEFANIE HORTON NHS, Key Club, Lettered Four Years in Academics

AMBER GREESON Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Soccer, Prom Mommittee My favorite memory was sophomore year with Liz at prom & the bump and jumps….that was awesome!

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ANDREW HATCHER Baseball and Skills USA My favorite memory was in Coutler’s advisory when Brody made Mr. Coulter cry because he was laughing so hard at this video on YouTube.

AUBREY HUNTER

LAKE HURLEY Passed time in high school by skateboarding, going to the rec center, staying active and seeing old people. Sketching, drawing, painting, and reading. I am going to Ft. Lewis College to study art among other things.

MICHAEL KELLEBREW Varsity Baseball, Varsity Football, Basketball, FCA, GPA-2.9

RAISTLIN KEMPER Art Club; Enjoys Parkour and Free Running

My favorite memory was hitting my first home run against the number one pitcher in the state.

My future plans are to keep up the parkour and free running. I also plan to become a herpetologist.

I plan to go to Colorado Mesa University and study criminal justice and pre-law

TYLYN KAUFFMAN

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BRANDI KRIEG Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Track and Field, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Basketball, Student Body President, Ranked 1st in class, NHS. That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. And I figured, since I’d gone this far, I might as well just keep right on going.

LANETTE LAMAN In Soroco 4H, FFA, and Student Council, GPA-3.2

CALEB LENARD Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, NHS, FCA, GPA-3.9

My favorite memory was changing oil with Bailey Ann in Mr. Winn’s shop class.

I am going to the University of Redlands to play football and study religion. After my 4 years there I plan on attending seminary to become a pastor.

My favorite memory is hanging out with friends and family. I am also the master of friendship for everyone, and I plan on going to college in Wyoming and possibly saving the world.

CHRISTINA METCALF Drama, FCA, Choir, Art, Track and Field, Volleyball, Basketball

CHELSEA NEELY Volleyball, Soccer, Key Club

TANNER NEIL Football, Cross Country, Wrestling, Track and Field, FCA, Key Club, Leadership

DUSTIN NOBLE Dustin is a fantastic artist, in which he displays his work throughout the halls of GVHS.

I plan to go to college and try to figure out what I’m going to do with my life.

Dustin’s favorite animal is a dog, which he has his very own at home named Cocoa.

DANIEL PRICE My favorite moment in high school was being league champions in basketball, my future plans are to attend college at Eastern Arizona College to become an engineer.

EMILIO RUELAS Football, Baseball, Wrestling, Skills U.S.A.

I plan to go to school for massage therapy and music performance.

ERYN PASKETT Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, National Honor Society, Key Club I will miss everyone from high school! College will be totally tubular though.

After I graduate, I plan on attending Colorado Mesa University.

LUIS ANDRES PEÑA (ANDY) Football, Wrestling Andy has received a scholarship to attend WyoTech, a trade school which offers a number of programs such as automotive, diesel, and motorcycle technology.

The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese

CLAY MATZA Basketball, Baseball, Martial Arts

My favorite memory was finally making Varsity and State in Wrestling.

OMAR MELENDREZ Football, Basketball, and Track and Field After high school I want to major in business and live life by the moment.

CHAMBRE ORTIZ Track and Field, GPA-2.7 My favorite memory was when my brother Esteban got 1st in hurdles. I was so proud.

LAURA RISLEY My future plans involve delicious foods, I want to attend culinary school. Life is simple, so don't live complex.

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ALFREDO SALCEDO My future plans are to attend college and start with general studies.

NICK SANFERRARE Peer mediation which helped children and volunteers at the public library ever week, TSA and the Math Club

"Life is uncertain; always eat dessert first."

My future plans are to become a veterinarian and start college this fall at CMC Spring Valley.

KAIMAN SPANICEK Cross Country, Track, Baseball, Knowledge Bowl (Captain), President of Art Club

KARSYN VALENCIA Varsity Volleyball, Academic All-State, and All Conference, Varsity letter and Academic All-State in Girl’s Golf and holds the junior record for best score.

“If you ever need anything please don’t hesitate to ask someone else first” – Kurt Cobain

Each day is a gift that God has given us, and it’s up to us what we do with it.

NOT PICTURED: ASHLY SHARRAR FCCLA, Book Club My favorite moment was hanging out with friends and getting to know people.

ALEX WYSCAVER HARTSELL Gaming, Hiking, Swimming and such High school is the best four years of your life, isn’t that depressing?

SHAWNEE YOUNG All-State Softball, All Conference 20102011 Basketball and 2010 Softball, Varsity Basketball, Softball and Track. My favorite memory in high school is when Grand Valley got a softball team my junior year, so I could play with friends.

JORDEN SHAW

AMELIA SUDICK Varsity Basketball, All-Conference Basketball, FCA Vice President, Involved in Theater, Drama Club

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MICHEAL SWARTZ Football, Basketball, Baseball Don’t make someone a priority because to them you’re only an option.

I plan to go to the Denver Institution for Massage Therapy, as well as Denver Institution for Nutrition.

DYLAN WALTERS

Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guidesme in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Youanoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

AUDRI WATSON 4 years of Basketball; 1 year of Cross Country, Track, and Soccer

ASHLEY WILLIFORD Varsity Letter in Drama and Cheerleading, Varsity Softball

My favorite moment is when Coach Johnson crashed the short bus.

My favorite moments of high school were performing in school plays and musicals.

at big can“Life is a gre should vas and you paint you throw all the can on it.” e – Danny Kay

“Excellence is not a skill, it is an attitude.”

“Whatev er you w orship y will beco ou me obse ssed wit h. Whateve r you be come obsessed with, you will imitate. Whateve r you imitate, you beco me. Cho ose wisely!” – Louie Giglio

GOOD LUCK SENIORS!

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Involving Parents and Children Grand Valley Center for Family Learning

End of school year is time for thanks

Terrific Kids for April 2011 The Parachute/Battlement Mesa Kiwanis Club sponsors Bea Underwood and St John elementary schools’ Terrific Kids. The program promotes character development and self-esteem. “TERRIFIC” is an acronym meaning Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.

By Rebecca Ruland, principal, Grand Valley Center for Family Learning The end of the year is upon us, a perfect time to reflect and express my appreciation to students, teachers, Grand Valley Center for Family Learning (CFL) staff and parents for making this an outstanding year. This is the time when teachers celebrate the progress children have made and are in awe of the physical changes children make as they grow and develop. They all seem much taller and older than they did in the fall. We celebrate, but feel some sadness at the prospect of watching them move on. Each child brings something unique and genuine to our school. End of year outcomes for children are being collected this month. Kindergarteners will participate in end-of-year assessments and preschool teachers are busy completing their spring checkpoints. We would also like to say thank you to the many supporters of our school. Our parent teacher organization (PTO) has worked hard on our behalf. The carnival they sponsored in the fall generated enough funds to pay for many items. With the help of H and K Trucking and Toby’s Vacuum Truck Service, this year we were able to purchase balls, soccer equipment, a fun hoop, swings and two new features for the kindergarten playground. All of this has added a great deal of fun to our playgrounds. The Grand Valley Educational Foundation donated $500 to add five new learning tubs to our checkout program. The tubs have been in regular circulation this year, in the hands and homes of many young children. Garfield County granted us $900 for equipment for our science room. Temple Hoyne Buell granted us $10,000 to pay for a teacher to work with the young children of our teen moms. The Raising a Reader Program provided every preschool-aged child a book bag with four high quality books in it to take home

Bea Underwood Elementary School April’s Terrific Kids from Bea Underwood are, from left, first row, Kiwanis representative Bill Coelho, Katherine Stark, Abby Bonuales, Lili Renteria, BUE Principal Brian Berg; second row, Cheryl Wilkie, Bryan Friend, Dillon Hurst; third row, Cierra Vaskin, Jennifer Vicencio, Austin White, Canyon Smith-Shope.

St John Elementary School There are lots of Terrific Kids at St John, though the Echo didn’t receive a submission from the school this month.

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Congratulations to all of April’s Terrific Kids!

Mrs. Jablonsky's class at Grand Valley Center for Family Learning. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Ruland

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Four Teacher of the Year awards presented at April 8 event By Anne White, Echo contributor Four teachers received a Golden Apple trophy, a certificate, flowers, $1,000 – and the title Teacher of the Year at Garfield County School District No. 16’s special awards ceremony for its teachers on April 8 at Grand Valley Middle School. In addition, Superintendent Ken Haptonstall, Ph.D. received $6,000 to be distributed equally to each recipient’s school. The principal and the award winner will allocate the funds for special programs. The Grand Valley Educational Foundation organized and sponsored the evening.

The teachers Three nominees for Teacher of the Year were chosen from each of the following categories: • The primary level (preschool to grade two) included both Bea Underwood Elementary School and Grand Valley Center for Family Learning. - Finalists: Imelda Jones, Shelly Schuckers, and Beckey Sirus - Teacher of the Year: First grade teacher Beckey Sirus of Bea Underwood Elementary • The Intermediate level (grades three through five) included Bea Underwood Elementary School and St John Elementary School.

- Finalists: Dana Speakman, Lorile Loesch, and Addie Meek - Teacher of the Year: Fifth grade math and science teacher Lorile Loesch of at St John Elementary • The middle school level (six through eight) included Grand Valley Middle School. - Finalists: Alissa Branson, Valerie Medina, and Margaret Sgier. - Teacher of the Year: Sixth grade social studies teacher Alissa Branson of Grand Valley Middle School • The high school level (grades nine-12) included Grand Valley High School. - Finalists: Mark Jansen, Jaime Mayfield, and Kim Whalen - Teacher of the Year: Science, health, and P.E. teacher Kim Whalen of Grand Valley High School During the event, students from district schools provided entertainment under the direction of district music teachers Matthew Callaghan, Van Merritt, and Barbara Carroll. The program included the St. John Elementary School Soaring Raptor Choir, the Grand Valley Middle School Glee Club and Instrumental Ensemble, and music students from Grand Valley High School. E.J. Rivet, GVEF president, acted as master of cere-

End of school year is time for thanks

each week. The books were rotated so that by year’s end, children will have been read more than 140 books by parents or caretakers. The program culminated in a trip to the library where children received a blue book bag to keep and take to the library every week to fill with new books. The Colorado Health Foundation granted Grand River Hospital $400,000 during the next four years to open a school-based health clinic at CFL. The clinic will be extending their outreach to other schools in our district next fall. So far, the clinic has had more than 300 visits. Encana sponsored 40 families whose children attended full-day kindergarten. In December, parents

monies at the awards dinner and gave a short summary of the efforts and contributions of the foundation during the past year. E.J. also shared the mission of the GVEF, which is “to improve the quality of education by enhancing the learning opportunities for students and teachers within Garfield County School District No. 16 through increased community awareness and support.” A special thank you was given to the donors and other individuals who had assisted in implementing the goals of the foundation during the past year. E.J. recognized Roy Brubacker, who was unable to attend, for initiating the program several years ago. Garfield No. 16 Board of Education members Sarah Orona, Cheri Witt-Brown, Allison Bell, and Dora King were present. Others from administration who attended included Rose Belden and Sherrie Hoffman. School principals in attendance were Rebecca Ruland, Kathy Keeling, Jory Sorensen, and Ryan Frink. Brian Berg was unable to attend. Creekbend Bistro of Rifle catered the event. Rhonda Dillon provided the flower arrangements, and Shelly Hoffman was the photographer. GVEF board members include E. J. Rivet, Linda Levine, Nancy Jay, Susan Hoover, BJ Lindauer, Cheri Witt-Brown, and Ann Arrington.

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were no longer obligated to pay tuition for the remainder of the school year. This has helped those children be well prepared to succeed in first grade. The PAWS reading program has visited many times to bring their trained dogs for children to read to. This has been very exciting and motivating for our youngsters, giving them confidence to read and tell stories to an attentive audience. Garfield County Public Health offered regular immunization clinics at our school. Finally, Great Outdoors Colorado, the Boettcher Foundation, Colorado Preschool Program, Northwind Construction, Toby’s Anchor Drilling Fluids, and Harry Gardner, among others, have donated funds and labor

to begin the construction of our Environmental Experience Sensory Play Area. It is presently under way and should be completed by early June. As many of you know, this project is in collaboration with the Town of Parachute and has been in the works for several years. When completed, it will offer our young children and community a very unique outdoor experience as well as hands-on science opportunities. Children will be planting seeds in the garden areas before the school year is out. Last but not least, thanks to all the teachers and staff who work with children every day. They are a dedicated, hard-working bunch who spend countless hours trying to meet the educational needs of children.

Have a good summer! THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY:

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Where’s Redstone?

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Where’s Redstone – and why should you care? The Grand Valley Echo’s seven-year old sister, The Crystal Valley Echo, is based in Redstone and is the monthly newspaper for the Crystal Valley. Besides, Redstone is a perfect, quick getaway for Grand Valleyites. Get to know your sister: Come visit.

By Carrie Click, Echo editor As of press time, it looks more like Christmas than Memorial Day in Redstone. On May 11, the snowflakes falling from the sky looked about as big as dinner plates – or at least dessert plates. More than one Redstonian commented on the flakes’ abnormally large size – and in the middle of May, no less. Although we’d like to see the beauty of spring instead of a blanket of snow, all this precipitation means that May flowers, budding trees and green mountainsides are right on our heels. Springtime in the Crystal River Valley is glorious, with the rushing river (not too rushing, we hope), flowers blooming and wildlife waking after a long winter. Now’s the time for a trip to Redstone. Walk Redstone Boulevard, visit the shops and restaurants that line the main drag, relax along the river at Redstone Park, and take a little hike into the nearby mountain valleys. During the Memorial Day weekend is a giant yard sale on May 28 (if you’re not going to the Grand Valley High’s graduation) at the Church at Redstone and, if you’re up for traveling a little further up Highway 133, all weekend is the grand opening of The Marble Hub, a new community cooperative in the middle of the town of Marble. Just getting to Redstone is a pleasant experience, as you leave the busy highways and cruise along the West Elk Scenic Byway starting in Carbondale. The two-lane road winds along the Crystal River and is soon surrounded by the towering cliffs of red sandstone that give the town its name.

Fresh snow on the cliffs above Redstone on May 12.

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