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Mid-January / Mid-February 2011
…just not here BCC seeks to block drilling in Battlement’s PUD
Recycled glass page 3
Pottery class page 7
Batttlement Concerned Citizens (BCC) say they understand the need for natural gas rigs like this one, left, on Morrisiana Mesa. They just don’t want to have drilling occur within Battlement’s PUD, right, amidst homes, businesses, schools and recreational areas. Echo file photos
By Heidi Rice, Special to the Echo
TR visits page 12
Let’s Go Bowling page 13
Terrific Kids page 19
When Dave Devanney and his wife Linda retired and moved to Battlement Mesa in 2004 from Arvada, it was because of the beautiful mountain scenery, the clean water and the plethora of outdoor activates that were offered in the area. He sure didn't expect oil and gas drilling right in the planned unit development (PUD) where he lived, and he's concerned now about how the activity will affect the property values in Battlement Mesa. As the co-chairman of Battlement Concerned Citizens (BCC) – an offshoot of the Grand Valley Citizens Alliance (GVCA) – that is exactly the issue his group is facing when they meet on Jan. 12 to discuss a proposed lawsuit against Antero Resources. In May 2009, Antero Resources announced plans to potentially drill 10 well pads and 200 natural gas wells in Battlement Mesa's PUD. Soon after, a group of local residents created the BCC to address the possible negative impacts of the gas industry operating within their neighborhoods. "They claim they're not going to drill closer to 400-500 feet from the homes," Dave says. "But they could be on the golf course, between the villages and down by the river.” Last year, wells were drilled outside of the PUD and the fumes from the gas wells made people sick, Dave says. The issue has divided the community – with some people just
up and leaving the area, Dave says. "Most people here understand the need for natural gas and that it's good for Garfield County and the nation," he admits. "But, by God, don't drill where people live – that's just not right." According to Dave, with some people just walking out of their homes and not paying their mortgages, the effects have spread to the rest of the local housing market and businesses. "It's a huge impact on the community, the restaurants, and the grocery store," he says. “The whole thing has become an economy versus health issue. And it's already impacted the community." The BCC was recently contacted by Thomas-Genshaft, PC, an Aspenbased law firm that is co-counsel with a large New York City law firm through, that is interested in exploring the possibilities of a class action law suit due to the loss of property values from the gas drilling. The lawsuit would be on a contingency basis - no fees would be paid unless the suit is won or settled. BCC members are meeting with representatives from the law firm on Jan. 12 to discuss legal ramifications. The BCC also intends to present their case to the Garfield County Commissioners regarding a special use permit to Antero. "People here have a lot of anxiety about what the future holds," Dave says. "I don't know if there's going to be a lawsuit or not. We'll see what they feel if there is any legal basis for action or not. "In my personal opinion, we need a national policy that prohibits drilling in communities where people live," Dave says. "Do it where it isn't harming people's health."
"Most people here understand the need for natural gas and that it's good for Garfield County and the nation," he admits. "But, by God, don't drill where people live – that's just not right."
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FROM THE ECHO
Happy Valentine’s Day.
You may notice that this month’s Echo is a bit thin. At 24 pages, it’s one of the smallest Echoes we’ve published. It’s not for lack of news. There are plenty of things to write about and report in the Grand Valley area. It’s because the size of the newspaper is determined by the number of ads we have each month. Simply, ads are what pay for printing, administrating, producing, and delivering the newspaper to you. We run a tight ship, and receive wonderful participation from contributors, but those costs still need to be covered in order for us to continue the Echo. With the current state of affairs, we have some true challenges to face. It’s not business as usual anymore. The newspaper business, as you’ve probably noticed, is having to create new ways to deliver information. And that’s true for small community papers like the Echo. That’s why we’re going to be introducing a new concept in supporting The Grand Valley Echo. It’s time to look at a new way to sustain this paper. Last year, we asked you, our readers, to let us know if you’d like the Echo to be an online newspaper, and you said, emphatically, NO! So we’re not going in that direction, but we will be asking for your involvement and your patience in helping us continue to deliver the Echo to you. There are things we all purchase because we find value in them. We’re hoping that this little newspaper will be something that Echo readers will find worthwhile to continue. Stay tuned… Alyssa Ohnmacht Publisher Carrie Click Editor
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MISSION STATEMENT To provide a voice for local schools, nonprofit groups and civic organizations; to bring attention to the individuals and local businesses that are the fabric of the Grand Valley region; to contribute to the vitality of our small town life. The Grand Valley Echo is published monthly, and is distributed throughout Battlement Mesa and Parachute. Subscriptions are available for a $25 annual fee.
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B U S I N E S S
Star Pre-cast Concrete finds new uses for recycled glass By Heidi Rice, Special to the Echo
Some glass facts:
Did you know: Terry Kirk doesn't exactly • Every two weeks, Americans dispose of people to drink, encourage enough glass to fill two skyscrapers. but if they do, they can know Glass makes up seven percent of America's • their used beer bottles that solid waste annually. can be made into all kinds of • Modern glass would take up to 4,000 years useful products. to decompose. Beer bottles are only one • For every ton of glass made, 385 pounds of type of glass that Star Prewaste is created. but if recycled, glass is Concrete of Parachute cast substituted for half the raw materials and uses to mix with concrete the waste is cut by 80 percent. and eventually produce • The energy saved from recycling one glass everything from retaining botte can run a 100-watt light bulb for walls to garden ornaments. hours. four company has been The – ecogreensmart.com around for 15 years, but started its recycling business seven months ago, according to Terry, who owns the company with his wife, Lee. "We take bottles,” Terry Terry Kirk’s recycled glass goes into products like this giant paver. says, “crush it into glass Photo coutresy of Star Pre-cast Concrete aggregate and glass sand, and mix it together to manufacture about 200 different products." the dump." Star Pre-cast Concrete's glass/concrete mix is used to build alleys and driveways Star Pre-cast Concrete throughout the valley. The company also carries a large inventory of concrete collects glassware from items such as paving stones, benches, decorative glass and other items. Parachute and Rifle from Some of the decorative recycled glass items are featured at local retail outlets bars, restaurants and liquor such as Mary's Wondrous Things in Rifle and The Country Florist in Silt. stores – all of which have "The typical alley in one of our towns is 20 feet wide and 600 feet long," Terry willingly donated their glass says. "With magnum pavers, that's 2.4 million beer bottles that we've kept out of materials. "There A variety of recycled glass object created by Star Pre-cast are thouConcrete are sold in local retail shops such as Mary’s S sands of Wondrous Things in Rifle. Saturday/Sunday from 1:30 P Fresh Baked Prime Rib Dinner uses for Photo by Heidi Rice E Monday - Chef’s Choice this mateC Tueday - Prime Rib Sandwich rial," Terry I Wednesday - Chef’s Choice says, “from landscaping, to helping with icy conditions on roads, A Thursday - Meatloaf to putting sand on the golf course. Why don't more people use L Friday - All you can eat Catfish it? You tell me." S Along with recycling and being green, Star Pre-cast Concrete involves locals in their efforts. "We're working with Colorado Mountain College's Gateway Program where [students] can come down, help out and learn a trade," Terry says. "And we're also working with disabled kids from the high school." Star Pre-cast Concrete products are available to general conWe are open 5:30 am daily, 6 am Sat & Sun until 9 pm daily tractors, as well as the general public. For more information call 315 E First Street • Parachute, Co. 81635 Terry Kirk at 285-2552 or e-mail to precast7@aol.com. 970-285-1917 • catering 970-285-7091
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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. • Jan. 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Most government offices closed. • Jan. 18: 12-1 p.m. Grief and Bereavement Support Group at the Rifle Creek Conference Room at Grand River Hospital in Rifle. Call to reserve a spot; call Hospice of the Valley 970-544-1568. • Jan. 20: 9 a.m. Community Coffee Talk with Eric Schmela of the Battlement Mesa Company at the 35th Avenue Café in Battlement (next to Clark’s Market). Come share, connect and discuss.
• Jan. 20: 12 p.m. The Parachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber of Commerce board meeting is at Alpine Bank. 285-0388.
• Jan. 22: 7:30 p.m. “Foolz,” circus arts, music and comedy, at the Clough Auditorium at CMC’s West Garfield Campus in Rifle. The performance honors YouthZone. Tickets available at the door or call 947-8367, cmcartshare.com. • Jan. 18: 12-1 p.m. Grief and Bereavement Support Group at the Rifle Creek Conference Room at Grand River Hospital in Rifle. Call to reserve a spot; call Hospice of the Valley 970-544-1568.
• Feb. 10: 12 p.m. The Parachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and officer elections is at the Parachute Branch Library. 285-0388.
• 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.
• Feb. 11: 1-2:30 p.m. Learn to Knit Socks Part I begins at the Parachute Branch Library. Call 2859870 for more info and to reserve your spot.
• 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.
• Happy Valentine’s Day
ONGOING • During the month of February, participate in Food for Fines; bring in non-perishable food items. For each item, $1 is credited to your late library dues. Call the Parachute Branch Library at 285-9870. • 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.
Jan. 25: 1 p.m. Lillian Wyant does an art demonstration at the Parachute Branch Library with the Village Artists. jolinebb@comcast.net.
• Every Monday from 12:45-4 p.m., Party Bridge is held at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center. All levels welcome.
• Jan. 29: 2 p.m. Teddy Roosevelt (by way of actor/historian Doug Mishler) attends the Grand Valley Historical Society’s winter meeting, at the historic Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse. $3 suggested donation for non-members.
• The first Tuesday of every month, at 7 p.m. the West Garfield Democrats meet at Mesa Vista Assisted Living, 285-7206.
• Feb. 5: 7 p.m. Classical guitarist Javier de los Santos is in concert at the Parachute Branch Library. Tickets are free courtesy of the Friends of the Parachute Library and are available at the library. 285-9870. • Feb. 8: 6:30 p.m. HEARTBEAT, for those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide, meets at the First United Methodist Church in Glenwood Springs. Use the Bethel Chapel entrance of the church located at 824 Cooper Street. • Feb. 8: 6:30 p.m., the Grand Valley Citizens Alliance meets at the Mesa Vista Assisted Living Residence. Call Paul, 285-7791.
• Feb. 8: 7 p.m. West Garfield Democrats meet at Mesa Vista Assisted Living Residence. 285-7206.
• Feb. 8: 7 p.m. Neighborhood Watch meets at 7 p.m. at Parachute Town Hall, 222 Grand Valley Way, Parachute. 285-7630.
• Feb. 9: 7 p.m. Stars of Tomorrow talent show for grades 6-12 is at the Grand Valley High School, presented by Kiwanis. 285-5705.
• 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. • The second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., the Grand Valley Citizens Alliance meets at the Mesa Vista Assisted Living Residence. Call Paul, 285-7791. • Neighborhood Watch meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Parachute Town Hall, 222 Grand Valley Way, Parachute. 285-7630. • HEARTBEAT, for those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide, meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Glenwood Springs. Use the Bethel Chapel entrance of the church located at 824 Cooper Street. • 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.
• 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.
• 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” 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. 285-7216.
UPCOMING • Feb. 15: 9 a.m. All are invited to have breakfast with Garfield County Commissioner Mike Samson at the Parachute Branch Library, and talk with him. Free and open to the public. RSVP is requested for an accurate pancake count. Call 2859870. • Feb. 15: The Battlement Mesa Service Association meets at 9 a.m. at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center. • Feb. 18: 6 p.m. Reel Readers book and movie discussion group meets at the Parachute Branch Library. This month’s selection: “The Painted Veil” by Somerset Maugham. Call 285-9870. • March 10: Parachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber of Commerce Visitor Cabin volunteer breakfast. 285-0388. • March 19: The Parachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber of Commerce awards, auction and banquet. 285-0388. • March 24-26: Book sale sponsored by Friends of the Parachute Library. 285-9870.
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Arts and Entertainment Briefs Music, comedy, circus arts come to CMC’S Rifle campus Family fun and frivolity are on tap when two veterans of film, television and stage, Wells and Woodhead, bring their new show, “Foolz,” to Colorado Mountain College (CMC) as part of the Jim Calaway Honors Series. “Foolz” is a character-driven mixture of music, comedy and circus arts. Wells (Henrik Bothe) and Woodhead (Woody Keppel) have performed their one-of-akind antics on six continents. Recent appearances include the nationally televised HBO Comedy Festival in Las Vegas and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. “Foolz” will be presented at the Clough Auditorium at CMC’s West Garfield Campus in Rifle on Jan. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Grand River Hospital District will be the honoree of the performance. The district serves the health needs of more than 27,000 people in its 1,500-square-mile service territory, much of which is in western Garfield County . Before the show, there will be a free 6:30 p.m. dessert reception to publicly thank the concert honorees. At the reception, Matt Spencer, chief executive officer of the Colorado Mountain College Foundation, will give a brief update on foundation activities in support of the college’s students. The duo will also perform on Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at CMC’s New Space Theatre at Spring Valley, south of Glenwood Springs. This performance will honor YouthZone. For nearly three decades, YouthZone has helped to enhance the quality of life for young people and their families through prevention, advocacy, parent education and direct services. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 947-8367. For more information, call 947-8367 or go to cmcartshare.com. – Colorado Mountain College
Village Artists elect new officers Village Artists met at the Parachute Branch Library on Dec. 14 to celebrate the Christmas holidays. Interesting art gifts were exchanged. Members elected for the coming year are: President: Jean Edmonds Secretary: Helen Brezina Treasurer: Elaine Warehime Contact: Jean Buchan Publicity: Joline Gnatek Lillian Wyant is doing an art demonstration on Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. at the library. Contact jolinebb@comcast.net for more information. – Joline Gnatek
Stars of Tomorrow to award big prizes Grand Valley students in grades 6-12 will wow the crowd at the Starts of Tomorrow talent show at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Grand Valley High School. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley is sponsoring the competition, which enocourages youth to display their talents. Big prizes are being awarded to the top three talents. First place receives $250, second place, $100, and third, $50. For more information, contact 285-5705. – Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley
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G . V. G R AT I T U D E
O B I T U A RY
Are you thankful – and you want everybody to know about it? Please try to keep your gratefulness under 500 words and send to Grand Valley Gratitude, 274 Redstone Blvd., Redstone, CO 81623, or e-mail gve@crystalvalleyecho.com.
Youth Volleyball thanks Dear Echo: Thank you to head coach, Marilyn Bulger, and her assistant coaches Cher Medina, Michelle Haines, Kelsie Haines, Jennifer Dekam, Tiffany Brundle, Debbie Downing, and Susan Lang. There were 37 participants in Youth Volleyball 2010. Mary Anderson} Parachute Park and Recreation Department
Thank you for making Lady Lions season a success Tracy Dawn Kortum McAlary
Dear Echo:
This year was a great success with the girls city basketball league grades third through sixth grade. We had 26 girls join the program, which teaches the girls basketball skills and how to compete. The goal is to have all the girls play for free so that no girl will ever experience not being able to play a sport due to money issues. We all are in a tough economy right now and without the support of the contributors and the volunteer coaches this program would not be successful. So I would like to thank all the generous people and businesses that donated to our program to make this possible. Our team name is LeBorgne Lady Lions, thanks to Toby and Sharon LeBorgne, who originally got our team going last year by buying all our basketballs, uniforms and coaching equipment, and making it possible for every girl to play. We are hoping to keep this program going with the help of our community. The donations came from so many again this year, helping us buy shirts for all the girls and coaching equipment, and pay their entry fees to the activity center and some tournament fees for the travel team. Thanks goes to the LeBorgne family, H and K Trucking, Canberra Pumping and Concrete, Arbonne / Geneva Farr, Rodco Concrete, C-Con, Daylight Donuts, the Letson family, Rudy Steele Outfitters, Photos by Raquel, Double Barrel Oilfield Services, SV Trucking, Mike and Tina Metcalf, Dependable Waste Services , R&B Custodial, and Crown Peak Baptist Church. In addition, I would like to thank my assistant coaches Heather Hock and Eric Chenoweth. Without their help, this program would not be successful. I would also like to thank the Battlement Mesa Activity Center for letting us take over the gym two days a week for our practices. I would like to thank DeBeque schools for allowing us to play at their schools, without even requiring a charge. Thank you so much to Marge Mackey and Forest Matis for help running and reffing the games we played on Saturdays. Thank you to all you girls who put your hearts in the gym, and challenged yourselves. Not only did you learn about basketball, but you learned what a team is. You learned to count on each other. Friendships developed and you became responsible for your actions. If life was easy, I guarantee you, it would be boring. Always challenge yourselves to be better at whatever you do. You'll never regret giving it your all. Dream…dream big and then, within yourselves, make it happen, and never, never give up. And do not forget, there are times in life where you will fail. It is how you stand back up that will develop your character, so be strong in you, in Christ, and in life. Thank you for allowing me to be your coach. Raquel Pressler Coach, LeBorgne Lady Lions
Dec. 9, 1961 – Dec. 31, 2010
Tracy Dawn Kortum McAlary went to be with her Lord on Dec. 31 at the Fairmount Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction. She was 49. Tracy was born in Grand Junction on Dec. 9, 1961. She grew up in Fruita and graduated in 1988 from Mesa State College with a bachelor’s degree in business. She married Everett McAlary of Rifle on April 2, 1988 in Grand Junction. They made their home in Parachute. Tracy loved reading, science fiction movies, horses, and rubber stamping. She was an active member of Grace Bible Church, which included being a deaconess assisting with overseeing the church’s Watch Care Program – a program that has assisted many families going through difficult times in our community. She also loved doing things with her family. She worked with her husband with his landscaping service by doing the computer work as well as some of the mowing. Tracy was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Gary Soden. Tracy is survived by her husband, Everett, of 22 years; two sisters, Debbie (Wayne) Kitchens of Austin, Colo. and Tammy (Jim) Van Pelt of Grand Junction; other relatives and lots of friends. The memorial service for Tracy has been scheduled for Jan. 15, at Grace Bible Church in Parachute. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Plateau Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 294, Collbran, CO 81624.
Echo Brief Limited number of openings available with the Garfield County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Do you want to join a group that is fun, interesting, and makes a valuable contribution to the community? Would you like to be the first to learn about crime in your neighborhood and law enforcement in your county? There is a special opportunity for you in Battlement Mesa. Due to departures and retirement of current members, there are a limited number of openings to join the Garfield County Sheriff's Auxiliary. You will choose your hours of service to fit your lifestyle and needs. You will work with a fine group of people in the patrol car in radio contact with the sheriff's deputies on patrol in the Battlement Mesa area. You may want to help with guard duties at school crossings, park cars at special events, help direct traffic, and be involved in the many other activities available to you through membership. The auxiliary is self supporting. There are no fees, dues or financial contributions involved. Law enforcement professionals provide training at no charge. All that is required is your desire to make Battlement Mesa as safe and secure as possible. The auxiliary office has moved from the Saddleback area to the old firehouse, at 1777 South Battlement Parkway. Entrance is at the back where applications for membership may be obtained. The office is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-2 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Phone number is 970-665-0214. Bob Campbell, the Auxilliary Commander's phone number is 970-210- 5931. – Garfield County Sheriff’s Auxiliary
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Battlement CMC students create one-of-a-kind ceramics Photos and story by Mary Hokanson, Echo contributor A recent Thursday morning begins with a warm welcome and a box of donuts as Annie Brooks’ Ceramics III class starts at Colorado Mountain College’s West Garfield Campus in Rifle. Noticeable immediately is the camaraderie established by the instructor with her students. Annie knows their talents, their weaknesses, and encourages them in many, quick phrases: “Tell that clay who’s boss.” “Don’t let it win; you can do it; don’t give up.” “Just GO with it and see what happens.” “Loosen up and just let it fly.” Our unfinished pieces await various stages of firing or glazing, which can be daunting to the novice potter. But because of Annie’s devil-may-care attitude, it seems possible and very probable, that anyone can throw a pot, push a wedge, design a relief, or have some real fun in this CMC pottery class. Classmates, some of whom are fellow Battlement residents, are ready to laugh at failures; they all have had them. They are ready to help with problems, and they all require guidance at times. They leave each other alone, or they plunge in with advice from types of glazes to a muttered, “That is going to break; I’m telling you, it won’t make it.” Although a four-hour class, time sails by as the mind leaves the cluttered world behind. Just as someone could amuse themselves for hours playing the piano to an empty room, this ceramic class frees up the left brain so the right brain can explode, sparkle,
dream and shine. Casey is the only male in the class today. He shows how to wedge in two different ways using what’s called a Ram’s Head, and then a lop-sided cone. Annie demonstrates a technique somewhere between a four-point football stance and an amateur golf grip. All their examples obviously take skill and practice. Somewhere in the background, Battlement’s own Frances Rose chimes in. “You may experiment wedging with my pounds of clay,” she says. Frances entices anyone walking into the room to wedge her clay, but all are on to her, and no one takes the bait. At any moment, a perfect piece will squash down and splat out the sides, sending clay fragments helter skelter. Evidently, this process is part of the students’ bag of tricks. In this case, all is well,
but building must stop until the clay settles down or dries more. Fellow Battlement ceramist Connie Stiers assembles her tools: sponge, water, knives and scrapers. She starts her wheel, and the clay in the center begins to form under her hands. She pushes it down; she squeezes it up. She concentrates, but something is wrong. Annie hovers over her with the 43-years-ofteaching arsenal. “Don’t you tell me you’re giving up,” Annie says to continued on page 15
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GRAND VALLEY ENERGY A monthly column by M.E. Denomy, CPA
NARO minded Editor’s note: M.E. Denomy is the immediate past president of the Rocky Mountain chapter of the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO).
Got minerals? There is an organization that devotes itself only to mineral owners, their rights and responsibilities. They are the National Association of Royalty Owners or NARO. This organization has provided information, education, and help with all facets of mineral ownership for more than 30 years. This includes leasing, division orders, royalty payments and termination of leases or contracts. NARO has a Royalty Owners Bill of Rights which includes: 1. The right to be treated with good faith 2. The right to be paid according to terms in the contracts and laws 3. The right to access information used to prepare royalty payments 4. The right to seek redress if all other means of conflict resolution do not resolve a problem 5. The right to be heard on oil and gas energy policy So, if you have minerals and receive numerous complicated documents from an oil and gas operator, there is a place to seek answers. NARO’s contact information is naro-us.org on the computer or telephone them with questions at 800-558-0557. The main office is in Tulsa, Okla. but there are chapters across the United States, including here in the Rockies to help with your specific problem. There are even local meetings that are set up during the year to have face-to-face questions answered. Go ahead – be “NARO minded”. Mary Ellen Denomy, CPA, is a Battlement Mesa resident and an Accredited Petroleum Accountant She has been nationally recognized as an expert in oil and gas issues. If you have questions, contact her at the naro-us.org website or through The Grand Valley Echo.
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Town of Parachute News Lots of accomplishments in 2010
G O V E R N M E N T
The Battlement Mesa Service Association BMSA: Looking to the future - 2011
By Bob Knight, Parachute town administrator
By Keith Lammey, president, Battlement Mesa Service Association
The Town of Parachute had some significant accomplishments in 2010. Keep in mind these accomplishments were completed with a greatly reduced budget and a reduction in staff. Being able to get this much done is a testament to the quality of our workforce.
Today, I took down my 2010 calendar. The year 2010 is history. The hopes and promises of 2011 await us. As individuals, this is the time of year when we reflect upon the past year’s successes and failures (hopefully more successes than failures) and develop our plans and strategies for the upcoming year. The Battlement Mesa Service Association (BMSA) needs to do the same thing: reflect upon what we accomplished in 2010 and what we didn’t accomplish and why. And, we must develop our 2011 goals and lay out our strategy to achieve these goals. In truth, the BMSA is still working on both the 2010 assessment and the 2011 goals. Our first mission is to acknowledge what we achieved in 2010 and to better understand why we came up short on some of our goals. Once that is completed, we’ll define our 2011 goals. To be honest, I wouldn’t describe the BMSA’s achievements as “outstanding” or “exceeded expectations.” On the other hand, I believe that we made progress in several key areas and we are positioned to achieve greater successes in 2011. Here are some of our successes: • We restructured our committees and adopted a charter for each of our seven committees. These committees are Architectural/Covenant, Finance, Oil & Gas, Parks/Open Space/Trails, Planning, Public & Community Relations and Public Works. We believe that this committee structure will facilitate our work. • We were successful in recruiting many new volunteers to serve on these committees and believe that the knowledge and enthusiasm that they bring will enable our committees to excel. • As a result of improved communication and a stronger working relationship with Garfield County officials, we were able to (a) replace all of the street signs along the four-lane streets, (b) chip and seal 42 Battlement Mesa streets, (c) get Garfield County’s commitment to engineer the Library Trail and to fund a significant portion of the trail, and (d) convince Garfield County to fund and to complete a Battlement Mesa incorporation feasibility study which is nearly complete. • We acquired two new Battlement Mesa PUD maps that will facilitate our efforts to maintain our existing trail system and our parks and open space areas, and will assist our planning efforts. One map identifies the trails, parks and open space and is a valuable tool for our master planning. The second map identifies all properties that have been annexed into the BMSA as well as all of the sub-associations. • We replaced 127 street name signs and 13 street sign posts and we replaced nearly 300 damaged or vandalized fence pickets and 24 posts in our existing fences. We hope that you’ve noticed. • We were able to acquire the rights to develop a new community park near Grand Valley
2010 accomplishments: 1) Obtained the largest Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) award in the agency’s history for the completion of Parachute Park Boulevard and the Parachute I70 interchange. We’ve begun work on the boulevard. 2) Installed a variable message sign at the rest area. 3) Moved the Park and Rec office into the McKay house. This included an Interior clean-up of fresh paint, new flooring and new carpet. Outside, the yard and trees were professionally trimmed, we installed a sprinkling system, we restored the exterior blocking on the building, and we purchased and cleaned up two adjacent properties. 4) The solar flowers were built and installed at he rest area, and solar panels were installed on Parachute Town Hall and the water treatment plant. 5) We selected a new auditor and were able to correct past auditing errors. 6) We began assisting the cemetery district in cataloging burial plots and managing their bookkeeping. 7) We refurbished the rest area’s landscaping, refurbished around the cabin, and repaired and expanded the sprinkling system. We also installed new roofing on the picnic shelters, reducing the need to redo the shingles every spring when they blow off the roof. And we installed dog clean-up stations that are being used. 8) We tore down Parachute’s old Quonset hut, and cleaned up the lot. 9) We held Parachute’s first current-day Farmers Market, which was successful. 10) The town’s cadet program started and is now active with community events. 11) I absorbed the town’s building and planning duties with assistance from all the town administrative staff (with special thanks to Christina Trout for all her efforts in this endeavor). Building and planning’s major activity includes Blac Frac expansions (commercial water dispensing station, new maintenance shop, new warehouse); construction of the Comfort Inn; and the completion of the Lindauer family trust annexation. More information about the Town of Parachute can be found at parachutecolorado.com. Parachute Town Hall is at 222 Grand Valley Way, 285-7630.
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HIA final report delayed due to public comments
According to a Dec. 16 Grand Junction Sentinel story, the completion of a study concerning possible health impacts of proposed natural gas development in Battlement Mesa has been delayed until early next year. The delay is a result of more than 400 public comments that were submitted to the Colorado School of Public Health, which is conducting the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) study. The study was supposed to be released by mid-December, but it’s estimated that it may take another three to four months to finish. It might take that long for the Colorado School of Public Health to evaluate and respond to all the public comment before the final HIA report is issued.
Williams may look elsewhere
According to Dave Devanney of the BCC, at the Northwest Colorado Oil and Gas (NWCOG) forum on Dec. 2, representatives from Williams Production indicated that if the regulatory climate in Garfield County becomes unfavorable to them they may look at concentrating new development in other areas. The next NWCOG meeting will be at CMC’s West Garfield Campus in Rifle on March 3.
“Split Estate” has banner year in 2010
“Split Estate” is a documentary concerning health concerns regarding hydraulic fracturing that featured western Garfield County, and Rifle resident Chris Mobaldi’s health struggles. Chris passed away in November 2010. In 2010, “Split Estate,” earned an Emmy, and has been the subject of more than 100 TV, radio and print stories, including ABC News and NBC News. – Carrie Click
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Battlement Mesa Activity Center Tennis Association News
Parties in lieu of tennis By Vina Klahn, BMAC Tennis Association
Only one day back from vacation and a nasty drive from DIA, Bill and Mary DesOrmeau were gracious hosts for Battlement Mesa’s tennis club Christmas party on Dec. 16. Their home, alight inside and out was a beautiful setting for the 16 members and spouses attending. The white elephant gift exchange following the meal was fun. Marcella Ach sported her goofy hat and ears in good spirit and Elaine Shepherd was overwhelmed with de"light" that her gift completed her home Christmas decorating. The tennis club held its Christmas party at the Renewing and new members are reminded DesOrmeaus’ home on Dec. 16. that it's time to submit annual dues. Checks or Photo by Mary DesOrmeau cash can be dropped at the activity center’s front desk. Dues are $18 per couple and $10 for singles. Weather conditions are currently not conducive to outdoor tennis, but any time the courts are clear of snow, ice and water, it's not uncommon to see players out. We encourage anyone of any playing level to join us. For information, contact Joy Kemper at 285-6545 or Vina Klahn at 285-6718.
Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District - “Where The Fun Begins”
The Sunlight Ski Bus is running By Mary Anderson, Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District executive director
Dave Letson, and one fifth and sixth grade team being coached by Dale McGee and assisted by Danny Manzanares.
Current and upcoming programs
Sunlight Ski Bus: The Ski Bus to Sunlight leaves every Wednesday and Saturday from the old Kum ‘n’ Go on Battlement Mesa at 7:30 a.m. and arrives back at that same location at 5:40 p.m. You must call 665-6570 the day prior to make a bus seat reservation. The bus only holds 47 riders. Parachute/Battlement Mesa has the most riders from any participating town. The Park and Recreation District is one of the sponsors to help provide this program to the Parachute/Battlement Mesa area.
2011 Adult CO-ED Volleyball Schedule Jan. 18 6:30: Dip Sticks vs. Valley Auto 7:30: Shepherd of the Mesa vs. Crown Peak Peeps 7:30: Electric Wash vs. Alpine Bank Jan. 25 6:30: Valley Auto vs. Crown Peak Peeps 7:30: Electric Wash vs. Dip Sticks 7:30: Shepherd of the Mesa vs. Alpine Bank Feb. 1 6:30: Electric Wash vs. Crown Peak Peeps 7:30: Dip Sticks vs. Alpine Bank 7:30: Shepherd of the Mesa vs. Valley Auto Feb. 8, 15, and 22 Double elimination tournament
Boys Basketball: Practices began on Jan. 10 at St John Elementary School. Games begin on Jan. 22. There is one third and fourth grade team being coached by Doug Pfau and
Soldiers receive holiday cheer care of Parachute efforts Soldiers in the 101st Airborne Division stationed in Afghanistan were able to enjoy home-baked cookies, treats, and cards at Christmas, thanks to the generosity of local residents. It took 28 large post office flat-rate boxes to hold all the treats. Grandma Candy Allbee and mom Andi Evans coordinated the project to bring cheer to Candy’s grandson and Andi’s son Chris Evans who is on his second tour of duty in the war in a troop of 80 facing fierce combat in northeast Afghanistan. Chris is a Battlement Mesa resident. Beside baking non-stop and freezing cookies, Candy and Andi spread the word in the community and packed and shipped the boxes. Contributors who baked and helped with donations were Parachute Valley Senior Center members, Shommy's, the Rifle Police Department, Garfield County 911 Dispatch, and Parachute Town Hall. – Mitzi Burkhart
Latter day Saints meet at Parachute Senior Center Every Sunday from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., a new congregation of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints meet. The congregation meets at the Parachute Senior Center, 540 N Parachute Ave. in Parachute. – Kristin King
Support group available for Survivors After Suicide
There were 37 participants in 2010 Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District’s Youth Volleyball program. Photo courtesy of Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District
Winter Coed Volleyball: Six teams are currently participating. Games are at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center (BMAC) at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Feb. 22. Babysitting is provided for the participants’ children.
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Spring Soccer: Sign up for U10, U12 and U14 boys and girls soccer groups by Feb. 4. Youth Wrestling: K-6 graders need to be signed up by mid-February as the program begins in late February. Practices are held up to three times a week with tournaments held on Saturdays in different towns. Practices are held at the Grand Valley High School auxiliary gym. $100/fee per participant, which includes all league tournament fees, and a $75/refundable uniform fee. The coach will again be Tony Serna with assistants. Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parks and Recreation is at 259 Cardinal Way, Parachute, 285-0388, parachutebattlementparkandrecreation.org. Check out the website; it’s updated frequently.
Any local resident who has suffered the loss of a friend or loved one through suicide is welcome at HEARTBEAT, a support group for Survivors After Suicide. This group is not conducted by therapists; it is a safe place where others who share this unique pain can provide and obtain mutual support. HEARTBEAT meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 824 Cooper Ave., in Glenwood Springs. Use the Bethel Chapel entrance of the church. For more information, call Pam Szedelyi at 945-1398 or email pamsz@sopris.net. – Pam Szedelyi
Grand River to host Grief and Bereavement Support Group Grand River Hospital and Medical Center in Rifle is hosting a Grief and Bereavement Support Group on Jan. 18 and 25 from 12–1 p.m. in the Rifle Creek Conference Room. Participants may attend one or all of the sessions. Sean Jeung, who works with Hospice of the Valley, will be facilitating the group. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to join. Those interested are asked to reserve a seat in the group by calling Hospice of the Valley at 970-544-1568 Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch or food will be available for purchase in the Grand River Café. When coping with a death, sudden or expected, support groups can help individuals work through the pain and sense of loss. Since there is no timeline for grieving, those who have lost a loved one recently or long ago can benefit from the support given in a group setting. After the January dates for the Grief and Bereavement Support Group, a regular meeting schedule will be developed. Grand River Hospital and Medical Center is located at 501 Airport Rd. in Rifle. Participants of the Grief and Bereavement Support Group are encouraged to park at the south entrance to enter the conference area. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for this group, contact Sean Jeung at Hospice of the Valley at 970544-1568 or visit grhd.org. – Sarah Tahvonen, Grand River Hospital District
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H E A LT H
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These cold months can be hard on the healthiest and hardiest of us. However, when Old Man Winter starts setting the temperatures lower and lower, elderly and senior citizens can be faced with even more problems since, as we age, the body has troubles regulating heat. Not only are seniors susceptible to slippery surfaces such as snow and ice, but they are also at an increased risk for hypothermia. Hypothermia is when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. It occurs when the body temperature drops below 94 degrees. This can lead to extreme exhaustion and even death. Since elderly individuals aren’t as active as their younger counterparts, this puts them at higher risk. It is important for everyone to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of hypothermia so they are better able to step in and help a neighbor or loved one, or themselves, if it becomes necessary. Signs of hypothermia include memory loss and confusion, extreme tiredness, shallow breathing, slowed or slurred speech, low blood pressure, weakened pulse, stiffness and loss of feeling in arms and legs, uncontrollable shivering, and loss of color in skin. If you suspect someone is suffering from being cold, take his or her temperature if possible. If it is below 94 degrees, call for medical help immediately. You can help them by slowly wrapping them in a blanket or towel. Do not put them in a hot shower or give them alcohol. There are some factors that the elderly and those who care for them should be aware of. First of all, seniors are more likely to have illnesses that can affect how they feel and perceive cold so it’s imperative to check room temperatures and body temperatures. It is very important that the elderly eat well, most notably during the winter months. This can help keep them warm and healthy. Medications, such as some for anxiety and depression, can increase the likelihood of hypothermia. There are many prevention steps that can be taken to help yourself or a loved one avoid hypothermia. Layers of clothing can ensure there is plenty to keep warm, and layers can always be removed if they get uncomfortable. Thicker socks, slippers, hats, and gloves can also guard against getting too cold. If an individual gets cold while they are sleeping, use an extra blanket and a hot water bottle to stay warm. Thermostats should be set to at least 68 to 70 degrees. Even homes with temperatures from 60 to 65 degrees can cause mild hypothermia in an elderly individual.
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.
Grand River’s Women’s Wellness Connection hits milestone Program helps 100 local women get needed health services By Sarah Tahvonen, Grand River Hospital District
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Grand River Hospital and Medical Center’s Women’s Wellness Connection program reached a milestone as 2010 drew to a close. Within 10 months, Women’s Wellness Connection has seen 100 local women enroll for services. Out of those 100 women, two women were diagnosed with breast cancer and one with cervical cancer. Without Women’s Wellness Connection to help with the costs of screenings, these cancers could have gone undiagnosed, resulting in drastic consequences. “Routine breast and cervical cancer screenings can greatly increase the chances of surviving cancer,” said Lindsay Jacox, mammography coordinator for Grand River Hospital and Medical Center. Annual mammography combined with clinical breast exams and appropriate and timely follow-up treatment for women age 50 and older can reduce breast cancer mortality by about one-third. According to Lindsay, when breast cancer is found early, there is a 98 percent survival rate, and when cervical cancer is found early, there is a 92 percent survival rate. All three of the women diagnosed with cancer were able to qualify for Colorado Medicaid Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, which covers the costs of treatment. The 100 women enrolled in Women’s Wellness Connection through Grand River receive free quality health screenings and tests that are important for a women’s health, including mammograms, well-woman exams, and breast screenings. “When we started collaborating with Women’s Wellness Connection to offer this program at our facility, Garfield County was a red zone, meaning only two to 10 percent of women in our area were being screened for women’s health issues,” added Lindsay. “As of October, Garfield County has moved up to an orange zone and 11 to 20 percent are now being screened.” Women’s Wellness Connection provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who live in Colorado, are legal residents of the United States, are 40-64 years old, do not have health insurance or a deductible significant enough to delay or prevent screenings, meet low-income guidelines, have not had a Pap test and/or mammogram in the last 12 months, or women who have lost insurance, had an abnormal result, and need follow up. Women who are interested in learning about Grand River’s partnership with Women’s Wellness Connection are encouraged to call 625-6205 and find out if they qualify and learn about the process. Women who qualify have the peace of mind knowing they can get their screenings right at Grand River Hospital and Medical Center, located at 501 Airport Road in Rifle. For more information, visit grhd.org.
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Take a Hint
Mesa Vista News
Household How-to Hints by Barbara Barker
Looking forward to a healthy active new year By Kathy Germano, Mesa Vista Assisted Living Residence activity director The holidays are now behind us and we have so many to thank who made our residents holiday a little brighter. Keller Williams and Colorado Heritage Group generously bought gifts from each resident’s wish list, delivered by Santa himself. Thanks to Williams Production for their generosity in donations for our holiday family dinner and gifts. Clark’s Market also donated a gift card. The Flower Shop donated beautiful poinsettias to adorn our great room. The Garfield County Sheriff’s Auxiliary purchased a Wii Fit to keep us all in shape this new year. The 4-H Club did a beautiful job of decorating the entire facility. And not to forget the Battlement Mesa Carolers for providing holiday carols on Christmas Eve. The new year will bring a lot of new activity to Mesa Vista. The residents will be visiting a different local restaurant for lunch once a month. It’s a great way for our residents to give a little back to our local community. January will be a time for staying warm and staying active participating in all our indoor activities, from ladder golf to mind builders. We look forward to a healthy and active new year.
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.
History Brief Bully! T.R. to visit Battlement Mesa
Photo courtesy of Jim Klink
By Barbara Barker • When cleaning delicate dishware in the sink, first line the basin with a couple of towels. The occasional dropped wine glass will stand a much better chance of survival. • Back in the day, fruit trees were pruned in February, and when the weather warmed up, Grandma rolled up the newspaper (the Des Moines Register) and gave all the tree trunks a good whack or two to stimulate the sap flow. (I know; I was stimulated when she used the paper on me.) • When your dog has puppies, put a piece of old cloth for each puppy in their bed. Then, when the puppies go to a new home, send a piece of cloth with them. The new owner can put the cloth in the puppy’s bed and the familiar scent will keep the puppy from whining. • Once food is put into the garbage disposal, grind it up immediately. If it is allowed to stay in the disposal between grindings, it could pack down and cause the unit to jam.
H I S T O RY
Doug Mishler as Teddy Roosevelt.
Use an old diaper bag for a laptop case
The Grand Valley Historical Society will hold its winter meeting on Saturday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m., at the historic Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse on County Road 300. The afternoon’s program will feature Doug Mishler in the role of Teddy Roosevelt. Doug holds a Ph.D. in American cultural history, and has made more than 1,000 Chautauqua historical presentations and one-man shows since 1992. He has portrayed such characters as William Lloyd Garrison, Ernie Pyle, Captain William Clark, Andrew Carnegie, and Edward R. Murrow as well as Theodore Roosevelt. Doug has also served on the Nevada Humanities Committee and with the Nevada State Museum system. He has taught and lectured at many universities, appeared on several television programs, acted in and directed numerous plays, and spoken before countless business and civic groups. The historical society is fortunate to present a speaker of Doug Mishler’s caliber and encourages all those with an interest in history to attend. The meeting is open to the public. Admission is free to society members, while a donation of $3 is requested of non-members. – Jim Klink, Grand Valley Historical Society
• Before letting children play with new puzzles, code the back of each piece. For instance, if it is a Mickey Mouse puzzle, write MM on the back of each piece. Or, give each puzzle its own color and put that color mark on the back of the puzzle pieces. After trying to sort out pieces of several different puzzles all thrown together in the toy box, those codes are a blessing. • Rather than adding sugar, add a half-teaspoon of baking soda to chili, tomato soup, or spaghetti sauce to eliminate some acidity. • Keep a roll of reflective tape in the car and use it if your headlight or taillight burns out, or attach it to the antenna in a nighttime emergency situation. • Cut off a corner of a freezer bag and use it as a pastry bag. It can also be used as a funnel. • If the teeth are properly aligned on a zipper, but the zipper doesn’t go up and down smoothly, rub the teeth with a bar of soap or a candle. It should make a difference. Also, try rubbing the teeth of a stubborn zipper with a pencil. The graphite should help the zipper glide more easily. • If the zipper unzips when it shouldn’t, coat the teeth with a little spritz of hairspray once it is in place. The stickiness of the hairspray should keep the zipper zipped. • To keep your hands warmer in winter when you are doing a job that prevents you from wearing gloves, rub a little baby oil or beeswax on your hands. This closes the pores so cold air can’t get in.
Yes, it's true . . . After 3 1/2 years we are closing our doors. I will miss all of you & want to thank you for letting me help you make somone (or yourself ) happy with flowers. The good news is I will still be doing weddings & events.
• To keep ski goggles and sunglasses clear and fog free, rub the lenses with a piece of raw potato and then polish with soft dry cloth. • An old diaper bag makes a strong, soft and padded carrying case for a laptop. Who would steal a diaper bag? • Catsup will clean copper. Even when I burned the teakettle dry, catsup cleaned it. Why is it we have the pick of two for president but 50 for Miss America?
Talk to you soon . . . Rhonda 970-589-5395
Barbara Barker of Battlement Mesa has lots more of these hints, which she’ll reveal in future issues of the Echo.
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By Dick Ciprich
Playing the right line
Now that you have the basic fundamentals of bowling in place from my previous columns, this month we will begin to get into one of the most critical areas of the game… PLAYING THE RIGHT LINE. Most people say that this is one of the most complicated areas of the game. There are many factors involved with the modern game. Each center has different lane characteristics and oil patterns. Both are affected by the amount of bowling per day. Bowling balls have different surfaces and balances. These are the everyday situations that will determine the line you will play the day you practice or league bowl. Finding and playing the right line involves paying attention to your ball, and where it is going. I could probably fill this entire paper with various techniques in adjusting, but my favorite one is the KISS RULE (you know, Keep It Simple, Stupid). Here is how it works. There are dots on the approach and seven arrows out on the lanes. The largest dot on the approach is the center or 20th board. This is in line with the middle arrow on the lanes. Each arrow on the lanes is five boards apart. We can use these markings as our bowling roadmap. This is called “spot bowling” and is used by at least 90 percent of the pros. To start, stand with the largest dot on the approach between your feet. Now, deliver the ball over the second arrow from the right channel if you are right-handed or the second arrow from the left channel if you are a lefty. Now the fun starts! Where did the ball go? This is called reading the lane, and it must be done on each lane. If it went into the pocket, you’re done. If it did not, you need to adjust your starting position, NOT your arrow. For right-handers, if the ball is right of the pocket, move your feet a couple of boards to the RIGHT, keeping the same arrow as your target. If the ball was too far left of the pocket, move your feet LEFT and keep the same arrow as the target. For lefties, reverse the formula. So you now can see it is quite simple for either hand: KISS RULE: If the ball is right, move right. If the ball is left, move left. Continue adjusting your starting position until the ball is in the pocket, then fire at will. Once you get it down, spares will become easier because you are leaving fewer pins standing. Don’t let your scores influence you if you are practicing these fundamentals. Another point to remember: one more strike per game will raise your average at least 10 pins per game. This works at ANY center, ANY time, ANY place in the world! As I stated, you have to pay attention to what is happening. Adjustments sometimes are required during the time you bowl. Relax, read, and react. It's fun and you’ll bowl great!
Now the fun starts! Where did the ball go? This is called reading the lane, and it must be done on each lane.
TIP OF THE MONTH: Give the above theory a good test. Remember, practice makes perfect. If you are still having a problem, a quick lesson from a PBA pro can fix you up and LETS GO BOWLING!
NEXT MONTH: Making spares using the X-FACTOR – How the pros do it and make it look easy.
Battlement Mesa resident Dick Ciprich is a longtime professional bowler and has won numerous titles on local, state, national and international levels. He has 29 – 300 games and 12 – 800 series and is a member of the Buffalo Bowling Association’s Hall of Fame, and The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. He is a freelance consultant to the bowling industry and a private instructor. He can be reached at rjc300@aol.com.
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Nature at Home and Afield by Betsy Leonard Animals of all types adapt to winter’s cold Recently, I went snowshoeing on the Grand Mesa with Battlement Mesa’s hiking group, the Grand Valley Hikers. As I walked along, I started thinking about animal adaptations in winter and how those compare with the actions humans take. Winter is the most stressful time of year in the north for most forms of animals. In the temperate zone, winter is a time of short days and long, cold nights. This translates into a lack of food and low temperatures. As my fellow hikers pulled on their gloves and adjusted their coats, I realized we are not so unlike other mammals that stay active throughout the winter. Just as our coats provide a warmer layer, many mammals grow thicker winter coats, or pelage (such as the mink). Often, the fur loses its pigment; it turns white. White hairs that lack the pigment melanin, have more air spaces within the hairs producing greater insulation. For example, the long-tailed weasel has brown fur in the summer, but has white fur in the winter. Additionally, many birds have downier feathers and can adjust their internal body temperature downward to reduce the temperature gradient with environmental temperatures, thus reducing heat loss. Although we humans may bring different foods while snowshoeing, we do not really change our diet in the winter. On the contrary, some animals have a change in diet to accommodate food scarcity. Most carnivores assume a larger home range to assure adequate food sources. Browsers such as mule deer have changes in digestive enzymes to cope with different food sources. This is one reason biologists argue against winter deer feeding. If not done correctly, a deer can starve to death with a belly full of corn. Some animals like squirrels will cache food such as nuts and seeds for winter use. And just as we have to take along a water bottle, dehydration is a particular concern for overwintering animals. Mammalian adaptations to the stresses of winter generally take on three different strategies: migration, hibernation, or continuance in a greater or lesser level of winter activity. We probably know several of our friends who travel to warmer climes during the winter months. For animals, migration is a risky business. A large amount of energy must be consumed to make a trip south and then return in the spring. Of course, migration to warmer latitudes is a feasible alternative only to those species capable of long distance travel, such as birds or elk that tend to migrate between high and low elevations. Hibernation, in its truest sense, is practiced by woodchucks, some bats, jumping mice and many ground squirrels. This strategy is costly in the need to store an adequate amount of energy, in the form of brown fat that will fuel the body’s system over the duration of the winter season. Whether other animals, like bears and chipmunks, hibernate or not depends on your source and definition. There is a continuum of sorts between true hibernation, in which all bodily functions are greatly slowed, and the deep sleep of bears and chipmunks. These animals go into torpor, a condition of deep sleep, with very slow breathing (once per minute) and heartbeat (four to eight beats per minute) at body temperatures close to the ambient temperature. Practically all mammals, including humans, lay low and minimize energy loss during extremes of winter cold and food scarcity. However, humans have the advantage of big brains and creativity to import food, build warm houses, and secure well-made, insulated clothing so that they can enjoy the outdoors.
…a deer can starve to death with a belly full of corn.
Betsy Leonard is an environmental education specialist who lives in Parachute.
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Grand Valley Fire Protection District Reserve Firefighter Program underway in January By Grand Valley Deputy Fire Chief Rob Ferguson For the month of December 2010, the Grand Valley Fire Protection District responded to 59 calls for service: 5 fire incidents 0 structure fires 5 fire alarms 0 brush fires 0 vehicle fires 26 emergency medical calls 19 vehicle crashes 1 public assist 2 gas leaks/hazmat assignments 6 good intent calls In addition, 10 commercial quick reference/company safety inspections were conducted. Training hours per crew: 14.5 Green Crew 22 Black crew 15 Red Crew The fire district’s paramedics completed their Advance Cardiac Life Support recertification. Also In December, the fire district had its annual Firefighter Holiday Party for members and their families. Santa came to visit all the firefighters’ children and wished everyone a safe and Merry Christmas. In January, the fire district is starting its Reserve Firefighter Program. This consists of part-time employees and volunteers who hold the same certifications as full-time firefighters. The fire district will use these firefighters to help cover overtime, vacation, and sick time of the full-time staff. Reserve firefighters will also be the firefighters who are selected for future openings for full-time positions with the fire district. If you should have an emergency, please call 911 as soon as possible. Grand Valley Fire Protection District covers a wide area of residential, commercial and some very remote areas with fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, public education and training in cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The District covers roughly 321 square miles. This is I70 from mile marker 66.4 to mile marker 82.5, then all the way north to Rio Blanco County and south to Mesa County. If you should have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact Deputy Fire Chief Rob Ferguson at 970-285-9119 or by email at gvfpdops@sopris.net. If you should have an emergency, please call 911 as soon as possible!
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One-of-a-kind ceramics
Connie. “Don’t you dare give up. You don’t get mad; you get aggressive!” Either Connie gets more skilled or the clay gets scared. The pot or vase grows correctly. In the backroom, magic happens. This is where the glazes are and the real joy is found. Though mixed in minute, carefully-measured amounts, each chemical reacts to others in a special way. Glaze color can be relied on to be exactly the same if everything is constant: temperature of clay, kiln, glaze, weather; type of clay; thickness of clay; dipping, spraying, dabbing, squirting of glaze. In other words, glaze color is
NEVER the same, cannot be expected to be the same, and no one wants it any other way. With only one more class left in this semester, students hurry to put pieces into the bisque kiln for firing. Sandy Constine of Battlement says that no one gets too heart-set on any piece until the final firing since at every step, pieces can and do break, stick on the kiln, and even fall off shelves. Students admit that they have caused the demise of favorite items: a stumble or trip, a brush against a bowl, a dropped spot of glaze on a first-fired piece. Accidents happen.
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Cat Hamilton tells about a bowl she designed that “turned out the most beautiful color ever imaginable.” Another in the class wanted one like it. She made another one, but didn’t give away the first. “You just never know how the color will take or what it will really look like,” Cat says. It is an educated guess.
Colorado Mountain College offers a wide range of classes at its West Garfield Campus in Rifle. Go to coloradomtn.edu or call 625-1871 for a schedule and more information.
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• The Echo Worship Directory • 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 to help offset the cost of producing this page.
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.
Grace Bible Church
The Lighthouse
755 Spencer Parkway P.O. Box 6248 Battlement Mesa 285-9862
(Assembly of God) 1833 S. Battlement Parkway Battlement Mesa 285-7236 or 379-5047 (Pastor's cell) Pastor: Dr. Robert C. McNew
Charlie Hornick, Pastor Lance Easterling, Youth Pastor Josh Elliott, Pastoral Intern Penni Nichols, GBC Child Care Director
Services Sunday school….Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Worship service…Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (Children's Church & Nursery)
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.
Ladies’ Bible study and luncheon…Tuesday, 12-2 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.
Shepherd of the Mesa (WELS)
*Bible Studies, Special Activities (Call for times and places) Website: grace-bible-church.com 24-Hour Prayer Line: 384-7999
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
Rick Van Vleet, Senior Pastor Dan LaRue, Associate Pastor Matt Loftin, Youth Pastor Brian Jarrett, Minister of Music
Grand Valley Christian Church
Lutheran Catechism: Wednesday at 3 p.m. Women’s Bible Study Group: Monday at 9:30 a.m. Location: 12 Rosewood Way
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)
Richard Counts, Pastor 285-7597, 260-1080 e-mail: keeperoffaith@aol.com Church Office 285-7597
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
Wed. Night Dinner 5:30 p.m. Wed. Night Programs 6:30 p.m. (Adult, Children & Youth Groups) Small groups meet throughout the week ... Visit our website for more information. Come -- Experience God's Power for life & 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
Second Street & Parachute Avenue Parachute
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.
In Home Bible Study throughout the week. Call for times and locations in your area.
Sunday worship 10:00 a.m.
Daily Prayer Tuesday thru Friday 9:30 a.m.
Wellspring of Life Church at Grand Valley High School Cafeteria
Grand Valley United Methodist Church
800 Cardinal Way Parachute Pastor David Bartlett
132 N. Parachute Ave. Parachute Dr. Bob Toll, Pastor
Faith Baptist Church
Website: shepherdofthemesa.org Bill Cornelius, Pastor 987-3093 Youth Directors: Kristy and Rory Roder, Brandon Downing
Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. Contact Us P.O. Box 125, Parachute, CO 81635 285-9892 grandvalleyumc@qwestoffice.net
Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m. Youth and Children’s Sunday School 210-5795 210-5849
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FA I T H
KIWANIS KORNER Kiwanis has lots in store for new year
As I See It
By Steve Randol, Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachute The Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachute is looking forward to being of service to this community in 2011. Our first commitment is to the children in our area of influence. We are also interested in providing leadership and service to the communities of Parachute and Battlement Mesa. Our first project is organizing the annual fourth grade winter ecology outing for students to Grand Mesa. This outing is to familiarize the students with ecology, winter safety, and survival. In addition, we are already planning our May golf tourney, a major fundraiser needed to provide scholarships and other services. The Kiwanis “Cash for Christmas” fundraiser had its Dec. 18 drawing. Local Susan Hoover won first prize, All Saints Episcopal Church won second prize, Joe Montano of Grand Junction won third, fourth went to Alpine Bank, and Ros Hatch of Silt took fifth. Our last project for the year was bell ringing for the Salvation Army. We collected $2,700. There were 26 Kiwanians involved with this project. We hosted a Christmas party for local schoolchildren age 5 and under, and provided vehicle direction for the craft fair as well. The Kiwanis have weekly programs and invite men and women of to join us. Our president is Chuck Hall. We sponsor school organizations to make good citizens. These are the Key Club at the Grand Valley High School and the Builders Club at Grand Valley Middle School. The Kiwanis Club promotes “Alive at 25” driving program in the high school, and we have numerous other activities that we hope makes this a better place to live. Some of the speaker programs the Kiwanis have hosted recently include a discussion on the Garfield County Airport’s new runways, Clark’s Market manager, Garfield County nurses, Garfield County Commissioner Trési Houpt, Garfield County Assessor John Gorman, and last year’s candidates for Garfield County Sheriff. The first two programs for the new year are already scheduled. Come find out what they are. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachute meets every Tuesday morning at the Parachute Senior Center, 540 N. Parachute, at 7 a.m. for coffee with the program beginning at 7:30 a.m. Please come join us some Tuesday morning. Steve Randol is membership chairman for the Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachute.
BMSA from page 9 Middle School along with a commitment for some financial assistance as well as planning support from the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District. • Through the efforts of our Oil & Gas committee, and the Battlement Mesa Company, we were able to negotiate improvements to Antero’s drilling plan including the movement or elimination of pads and the relocation of gas lines. What’s in store for 2011? The 2011 goals aren’t finished but the BMSA’s 2011 theme is: You can’t continue to do the same things and expect to get a different result. Several of you have expressed a desire to have a different result, so the BMSA is trying to develop new ways of doing things so that we can attain improved results.
What I’ve learned from Martin Luther King, Jr. By Pastor Charlie Hornick, Grace Bible Church Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., more than any other person in modern times, taught us that no man ought to be judged by the color of his skin. He had a dream that his “four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” His dream was the American Dream “that all men are created equal.” At least once a year, I try to read slowly and thoughtfully his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” that he wrote to several leading clergy in the Birmingham, Ala. area on Easter weekend in 1963. Being in solitary confinement for leading nonviolent protests against racial discrimination, he was able to sneak the letter out on toilet paper and the edges of newspaper. I also have sought to memorize much of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech delivered on Aug. 28, 1963 to more than 200,000 people who came to demonstrate peacefully between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on behalf of civil rights. I encourage others to do the same, along with an honest study on the circumstances – “the facts of the case” as Dr. King would call them – that led to those two famous addresses. While supporters of Dr. King do not excuse his flaws, they have admired his courage, passion, and wisdom in being a voice for them. For his stand, a bomb was thrown on the front porch of his home when his wife and daughter were inside. He was arrested often and placed in shackles for trumped-up charges or minor offenses. His stand would even cost him his life. Many lies have circulated about Dr. King. However, when I read for myself the eyewitness accounts of that period and watched the scenes of brutality in places such as Selma, Ala., I could not help but be moved. And who could not be inspired by his courage and his impact upon civil rights? There is a reason why we observe a national holiday in his memory. I have learned the value of listening to this man who quoted Christ so much and who said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” He sought to lift the bar of brotherhood among us when h “The measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy…We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” I learned from him that the human heart is the supreme battleground for change, not the courtroom. He taught me by his example that there is no such thing as an innocent bystander when prejudice, oppression, injustice, bullying, and discrimination go unchallenged. Rather than stand by, we must all stand up for one another; to do otherwise is for each of us to lose a measure of our own dignity. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January. This year, the day falls on Jan. 17.
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O U R S C H O O L S Involving Parents and Children Grand Valley Center for Family Learning
It takes a village… By Rebecca Ruland, principal, Grand Valley Center for Family Learning Happy New Year! As we look to the new year, we are continuing our efforts to build collaborations that positively impact the educational trajectory of our young children. This type of community collaboration is being studied by our state. In November 2008, The Colorado Department of Education published a document entitled, “P-3 Successful Practices: A Guide to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.”
The Grand Valley Center for Family Learning had a visit from Santa Claus before the holiday break. Our local Kiwanis Club sponsored the event. Every child in attendance, such as Mrs. Jones’s morning preschool Photo courtesy of GVCFL class here, received a gift and a chat with Santa.
Many states have widened the lens of the traditional education system by positioning formal schooling on a larger continuum that begins with preschool and progresses through college. Specifically, the preschool through third grade end of the continuum requires the collaboration of educators, policymakers, early care and education providers, health and human services and other service providers to develop a coherent framework of programs and services for young children. The sobering reality is this. For some young children, an achievement gap exists before they enter the schoolhouse door. In particular, the language and cognition skills of young children living in poverty are often significantly lower than their peers from higher-income families. Fortunately, high quality early interventions have proven successful in closing these gaps. – Colorado Department of Education
Suggested here is that communities work together to support our youngest children so that they can reach their full potential as learners and start their formal education on an equal footing with their peers. When committed people work together, anything is possible. Our assets are beautiful children, committed teachers and parents, supportive administration, creativity, and dedication. Early language and literacy experiences are linked to later learning. So what are the early literacy skills that lead to success in learning to read, and what can parents do to assure their child is confident when the time comes for formal instruction in reading? Lots of talking leads to oral language skills. Oral language skills lead to reading, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Sharing books leads to book and print awareness. Book and print awareness lead to motivation to read, book print and alphabet knowledge, and familiarity with formal language. Songs, rhymes and finger plays lead to phonological awareness. Phonological awareness leads to decoding, fluency and spelling. Parents who have real conversations with their kids, share and enjoy books every day, and play with language using rhymes, finger plays, and songs make an enormous contribution to their child’s ability to read.
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Terrific Kids for December 2010
Bea Underwood Elementary students learn about communities, pumpkins, and giving to others
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 Jeanne Miles, Bea Underwood Elementary First grade news The first grade finished its community project. The first graders did an amazing job and were very proud to show off their project to their parents after the Christmas program on Dec. 2. Second grade news Pumpkins anyone? Second grade has finally completed their pumpkin inquiry. The students learned that size doesn't affect the number of seeds, that bees are necessary to grow pumpkins, that a pumpkin’s life cycle is similar to other plants, and that pumpkins float due to their hollow interior. Each group of experts came together with all this data (and more) and created final projects to bring back to their classrooms.
Bea Underwood Elementary School December’s Terrific Kids from Bea Underwood are, from left, first row, Opal Morganthaler (Kiwanis representative), Jack Evans, Braeden Place, Andres Loria, Cristian Vieyra, Principal Brian Berg; second row, Alexandra Mendoza, Aishah Acuna, Adrian Mancinas; third row, Abigail Inskeep, Wyatt Gardner, Esteban Espino. Not pictured: Caitlin Brewer.
Third grade news The students in third grade completed their inquiry project, "Party on a Budget,” the last week in December. One of the biggest things learned for each student was how off they were with their estimated cost of items compared to the actual cost of items. This was a big eye opener and their party lists had to be scaled down considerably. Some classrooms decided to give to the community rather than each other for the party. From one classroom, LIFT-UP is receiving warm hats from the classroom hat tree, and another class made cards and gifts for seniors. Community members are coming in to thank the students and pick the items up. Another class chose to do a book exchange with a book that they had already read. It's clear our third graders are a caring group of children. What an awesome bunch of students we have in third grade. St John Elementary School December’s Terrific Kids from St John are, from left, first row, Tony Taylor, Jazmine Van Valkenburg, Deisy Bernabe, Lindsey Wells, Carlos Flores, Dominik Archuleta; second row, Hannah Hughes, Nadia Hatfield, Opal Morgenthaler (Kiwanis representative), Ramon Ruiz, Blanca Castaneda, Isaac Davis, Principal Kathy Keeling, Bill Coelho (Kiwanis representative). Congratulations to all of December’s Terrific Kids!
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PA R A C H U T E
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Getting you from New Year’s resolutions to end-of-year success By Mollie Honan, Garfield County Library District With a new website, two new buildings (and more to come), and experienced and enthusiastic employees, Garfield County Libraries are more ready than ever to help jump-start your New Year’s resolutions. Whether it is spending a little less, slimming down your figure, learning a language, reading more, investing in your community, or maybe even going back to school, we have the resources to assist you. In this difficult economy, even the smallest savings can be a big help. Instead of purchasing the latest hot read online, order it through the library. Rather than spending money on movie rentals, stop by and check out our DVD collection. We feature blockbuster hits, fringe art films, and plenty children’s movies. Not only are these movies free but you can keep them for a week. If your iTunes bill keeps adding up, order your favorite CDs through the library. In addition to books, movies, and music we also subscribe to more than 50 magazines including many of the grocery store eye catchers so now you can avoid those last minute additions to your shopping cart. If we do not have the item you are looking for, you can order it online and have it sent to your local library. Maybe you have resolved to read more and watch less TV but don’t know what books to read. Not only can we help you locate the books you are looking for, but we are also bursting with wonderful recommendations. Going back to school? Our online databases give you access to scholarly research, newspaper archives, test preparation and more. These resources will help you conquer any research paper or project. If you are learning another language, we offer online databases, audio materials and books to help you achieve fluency. Do you ever wish someone who is not related to you could answer your computer questions? Perhaps you need help signing up for an e-mail account, or help setting up your new Christmas gadgets like a laptop, camera, or electronic reader? The Parachute Branch Library is also offering three different computer and gadget clinics. For more information, call 285-9870. For those looking to give back to the community and stay active this year, the library is always looking for dependable volunteers. Each library branch offers unique opportunities for volunteers from shelving books to brainstorming and implementing new programs. Additionally, Literacy Outreach needs volunteers to work with individuals who are learning English as a second language. Whatever your interests: cooking, car repair, chess strategy, self improvement, genealogy, or science fiction, the Garfield County Libraries have something for you. With the Parachute Branch Library at your fingertips, there are no excuses left to let your resolutions drift away. The Parachute Branch Library is at 244 Grand Valley Way, 285-2477, garfieldlibraries.org.
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Friends of the Parachute Library building membership The Friends of the Parachute Library (FOPL) is excited to be a part of the changes at the library. In addition to helping fund programs at the library, there are now more volunteers donating their time to help make the library the welcoming place that it is. FOPL is currently holding its annual membership drive. Annual individual memberships are $10. In return you support programs at the library, receive advance notice of and entrance to library events, are able to have a ‘sneak peak’ the annual book sale and receive a 50 percent discount at the sale no matter when you visit. Businesses are also invited to be members for $25 a year. In return, your business supports programs at the library, and you may promote your business at library events. The library still needs volunteers. FOPL and community members are encouraged to donate their time to the library. There are a variety of activities volunteers can do to help. The librarians would appreciate anyone willing to: • spend half an hour calling patrons to inform them that their ordered books have arrived • read aloud to Mesa Vista residents once a week • shelve books • help with clerical work • create crafts for story time (training provided) Volunteer hours and schedules are flexible. If you are interested in volunteering your time, no matter how long or short, stop by or call the library at 285-9870 for more details, or If you or your business would like to become a part of FOPL, please stop by the library or contact parachutefriends@gmail.com or 210-7119. – Friends of the Parachute Library
NEWS FROM COMMUNITY COUNTS INDUSTRY MEMBERS… Our website is back online!
www.communitycountscolorado.com The Community Counts Hotline
1.866.442.9034
Check out our website! We’re continually making improvements and would like your input in 2011. One of the new and improved functions is a map that allows you to enter your address and pull up many of the rig locations in your area (rig locations can change each month so keep checking). You may also enter your email address and receive important updates. To contact us with feedback and ideas for any aspect of Community Counts, please contact our coordinator, Judy Landrum, 1.970.412.4525, jklcolorado@cowisp.net. Antero Resources currently does not have any drilling rigs operating in the Piceance Basin. It is possible that the company may be performing some minor completion operations during January 2011 in their operating area south of the town of Silt and south of the Colorado River. Antero is currently evaluating the production from their exploratory wells north of the town of Silt; no further drilling or completion operations are planned north of Silt in the near future. The Battlement Mesa plan of development continues to be refined and the Special Use Permit (SUP) for operating inside the PUD has not yet been submitted to Garfield County. Bill Barrett Corporation BCC continues to operate 2 drilling rigs and one completion crew south of Silt. Please see the Community Counts website for the current locations of our rigs. Construction of a 3.9-mile gas pipeline from BBC's Bailey Compressor Station east of Dry Hollow Road to BBC's Mamm Creek Compressor Station west of Mamm Creek Road has been substantially completed. Some activity associated with reclamation and reseeding activities may still be occurring for the next several weeks. Encana Encana currently has 4 rigs located north of I70 supporting our North Piceance operations in our North Parachute Ranch area. We have 5 rigs supporting our South Piceance operations south of I70: 3 rigs located in areas south and west of Battlement Mesa and 2 rigs in our Mamm Creek field south of Silt. There will be some rig moves during the month of January. Please check the Community Counts website for updated information. Encana wishes the Parachute/Battlement Mesa community a Happy and prosperous New Year! Williams is hosting an open house at the Parachute Town Hall on Tuesday, January 18th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. to inform the public about a drilling location in the town limits. The location is just south and east of the Exit 75 interchange (south of the railroad tracks and east of County Road 300 (which becomes Battlement Parkway). William’s people will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns. We hope to see you there.
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L I B R A RY
Library Briefs Keep those tootsies warm A new class being offered at the library, Learn to Knit Socks: Part 1, begins on Feb. 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. Basic knitting skills are required. Participants will need a worsted weight yarn and four double-pointed needles size 5 or 6. Need more information or want to hold your spot? Phone the library at 2859870 and talk to our resident expert knitter Michelle. This class concludes with Learn to Knit Socks: Part 2 on Feb. 25.
Pay your library fines with Food for Fines The Garfield County Libraries’ Food for Fines program is returning during the month of February. Bring in non-perishable food items to any of the six branch libraries, including the Parachute Branch Library and receive credit on your library card account. For each item you donate, you will receive a $1 credit toward overdue fines that are currently on your account (not lost materials or fees). All items donated will be given to the local LIFT-UP. Last February, the libraries collected more than 2,800 items. This program is the perfect opportunity for you to take care of those pesky fines, while also helping out your local community. So, look in your pantry or head to the grocery store and take full advantage of this year’s Food for Fines program. If you have questions, call 625-4270 or stop by the Parachute Branch Library.
Reel Readers mixes film and books A movie and book discussion club is starting at the Parachute Branch Library. The group is meeting on Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at the library. How Reel Readers works: • This month’s movie and book is “The Painted Veil” by Somerset Maugham. Read the book, if you have time. Each month, prior to the movie event, copies of the selected title are available at the Parachute Branch Library. • Join us for the movie even if you haven’t read the book. Bring finger foods to share and to enjoy while you watch the movie in the Parachute Branch Library’s Community Room. Check out Parachute’s giant screen and movie theater sound. Popcorn will be provided by the Friends of the Parachute Library. • Following the movie, you are invited to participate in a guided discussion about the movie and the film.
Classical music at the library On Feb. 5 at 7 p.m., the Friends of the Parachute Library is hosting the talented classical guitarist Javier de los Santos. Javier holds a master’s of music degree in guitar performance from the University of Denver. He has performed with the Grand Junction Symphony, the Aspen Music Festival, and at the Moss Performing Arts Center. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are free (courtesy of the Friends of the Parachute Library) and available at the library. Spend an evening with us enjoying classical guitar music.
Breakfast with Garco Commissoner Mike Samson on Feb. 15 Garfield County Commissioner Mike Samson will be available to chat with you over an informal breakfast on Feb. 15 at 9 a.m. at the Parachute Branch Library Community Room. Mike was elected in November 2008, and is currently serving a four-year term which began January 2009. He is a native of Garfield County and has lived in Rifle basically all his life. Mike says he is committed to clear communication and hopes you will take this opportunity to chat. The event does not require reservations. However, just to make sure we have enough pancakes please call the library at 285-9870 to let us know if you’d like to join in the conversation.
“The Good, The Bad and the Gross” get slimed In February, “The Good, The Bad and the Gross,” the library’s popular event, is featuring slime, dancing raisins, and milk paintings. The Good, Bad and Gross is open to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders, and is being held on Feb. 2 from 4–5 p.m. Participants are invited to take home slime at the end of the session. Reservations are required. Call 285-9870 and claim some fantastic slime.
N E W S
Get up to speed with the eBook reader world By Beret Brenckman, Parachute Branch Library
Are you planning to buy an eBook reader and download free books from Garfield County Libraries at gcpld.org? Or maybe you’re reading the word “eBooks” more often these days and you’re wondering what they’re all about. Maybe you already know about eBooks, want to buy an eBook reader, and would like to purchase one that would also be compatible with our eBooks that you can download for free from the library’s website? So…
What are eBooks and eBook readers? Ebooks are books you can read on a hand-held device called an eBook reader. These devices are usually 5” wide by 7” tall and are very light. They are popular with: • People who find holding a heavy print book painful (arthritic hands/wrists). • Frequent travelers who don’t want to carry heavy books with them. • People who like the convenience of being able to read a book of their choice on the spur of the moment, such as on a bus ride, in waiting rooms, at a coffee shop, etc. • People who benefit from larger-size print.
You hold the device, read the page and click a button (or swipe the screen with your finger) to make the next page appear. You can bookmark where you leave off reading to find it quickly the next time and increase text size if the print is too small for you. The device can store hundreds of eBooks at a time.
Is eBook just another word for downloadable audio books? NO. It’s easy to get confused with new terms and new technologies so here’s how to keep it straight. • Audio is something you listen to. A downloadable audio book is something you listen to on a portable device that you could also use for music, such as an iPod or mp3 player. • An eBook is something you read with your eyes, just like a paper book.
After I buy an eBook reader, how do I put eBooks on it to be able to read them? EBook readers are sold by different companies. Each company has its own online store where you can purchase eBooks. Each online store will have slightly different steps for this process that will be provided to you when you purchase the device. In short, you buy the eBook from the company’s online store via your computer. The eBook is downloaded to your computer, and then uploaded to your eBook reader. Some eBook readers have wireless access so you can even go directly to the store website on your eBook device and buy an eBook that will download to your eBook reader immediately.
I’m planning to buy an eBook reader and I’d like to buy one to use to borrow and download the library’s free eBooks. Which one should I buy? As of today, the eBook readers that are compatible with our eBooks are the Kobo, the Sony Readers, the Nook from Barnes & Noble and the Pandigital.
I’ve got a compatible eReader. How do I borrow and download eBooks from the library’s website? Beret Brenckman, the Parachute Branch Library assistant branch manager, is leading clinics at the library every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. and every Thursday from 10 -11 a.m. Call to make an appointment to sit down and learn how to use your new eReader and how to download from the library website. Call Beret at the library at 285-9870 to schedule your appointment.
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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.
Plan to come up to WinterFest By Carrie Click, Echo editor
If you’re looking for a little mid-winter break, it’s time to plan a trip to Redstone for the second annual WinterFest celebration, Feb. 18-20. “This is Redstone’s biggest community event run entirely by volunteers,” says Cathy Montgomery, who’s involved in planning the weekend. During the three days of the festival, there’s a snowshoe race planned, live music, ice climbing demonstrations, dog skijoring, kids’ and adult snow games, snow sculpting, adventure and children’s films, a full moon Nordic ski tour, a dog parade and dog games, raffles, and beer tasting. Besides providing lots of fun for all attending, WinterFest serves as a fundraiser. This year, Advocate Safehouse Project, which provides a safe haven from violence, and Project Sanctuary, which supports the military and their families, will receive a portion of the proceeds raised from the festival. Go to redstonecolorado.com for a schedule of events and for more information. Just getting to Redstone is a pleasant experience (though drive slowly and carefully as you maneuver through the snow). Redstone is located on Highway 133, 18 miles south of Carbondale. Take I-70 to Glenwood Springs and Highway 82 to the junction of Highway 133 at Carbondale. Hope to see you in Redstone!
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