2013 Grand Valley Echo January

Volume 5 Number 4 FREE Mid-January / Mid-February 2013

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

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Colorado singer,songwriter

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Mesa VistaNews

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Lift-Ups newexec. director

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Dr. Dan Smithreturnspage 13

Serving the Grand Valley since 2008

It's the same community center everyone knows, though as of Jan. 1, it has a new name. The Battlement Mesa Activity Center on Arroyo Drive in BattlementMesa is now the Grand Valley Recreation Center (GVRC). GVRC Executive Director Anne Huber said the Battlement Mesa Metro District's board of directorsdecided to change the center's name to be "more inclusive of the greater community." She said the name change process has been "slow and steady. We'renow answering the phone with 'Grand Valley Recreation Center.' I Iove the name 'Battlement Mesa,' but now we're joining other 'Grand Valley' organiza-tions, such as the fire department, the historical society and the high school." (Not to mention the name of this newspaper.) Photo by Anne Huber

Welcome to theGrand ValleyRecreation CenterThe Battlement Mesa Activity Center gets a new name

, GRAND VALLEY ECHO Mid-January/Mid-February 2013

MISSION STATEMENTTo provide a voice for local

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

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

the vitality of our small town life.

The Grand Valley Echois published monthly, and is distributed

throughout Battlement Mesa and Parachute.Subscriptions are available

for a $35 annual fee.

PUBLISHER/DESIGNERALYSSA OHNMACHT

EDITORCARRIE CLICK

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of any submitted material that does not meet the publishers standard for a positive, informative, educational community newspaper.

Thank you to this months contributors:

Anne Huber, David Boyd,

Rifle Chamber, Stefanie Kilts,

Mary Anderson, Rob Ferguson,

Rebecca Ruland, David Walck,

Shannia Burns, M.E. Denomy,

Charlie Hornick, Tom Hall,

Kathy Germano, Annick Pruett,

Mitzi Burkhart, Betsy Leonard,

Ann Galloway, Jim Klink,

Bruce Hoggan, DDS,

Sue McEvoy, Karen Martsolf

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2013 KSUN ANNUAL MEETINGWe are in the planning stages for our Annual meeting which will beheld in the Spring.Last years spaghetti dinner, along with our guest,the Assistant General Manager of the Grand Junction Rockies, wasdefinitely a hit. We are trying our best to offer a similar program for

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ClarificationIn the mid-December Grand Valley Echo, Vicki Leuallen

took the Santa Claus photos that were submitted by AnneHuber of the Battlement Mesa Activity Center (now theGrand Valley Recreation Center). The Echo wants to cred-it Vicki properly and thank her for her photos.

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71 Tamarisk TrailBattlement Mesa285-0117

New HoursTuesday - Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Come and join us on January 23rd for our

GRAND OPENINGChamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting (11:30)

DrawingsFree Bakery Item with each meal

Newly expanded MenuNow serving Breakfast

Call us about our Valentines Day Dinner

By David Boyd, BLM public affairs specialist

Before beginning the second year of its campingpermit system for the popular Ruby-HorsethiefCanyon section of the Colorado River, the Bureau ofLand Management wants to hear how people feel thefirst year went.

BLM is hosting a public meeting on Jan. 15 from5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Two Rivers Convention Centerin Grand Junction. Staff from the BLMs McInnisCanyons National Conservation Area (NCA) willshare data collected during 2012, provide updates onhow they felt the system worked, and ask howboaters felt it worked.

We want to take what we learn each year andimprove how the system runs, said Katie Stevens,manager of the McInnis Canyons NCA. Hearingfrom the people who are using the area is a key partof this evaluation.

Last year BLM began a new camping permit sys-tem for the 35 camping spots available along theRuby-Horsethief stretch of the Colorado River to bet-ter manage the increasing use of this popular areabetween Loma, Colo. and Westwater, Utah.

We worked closely with private boaters and out-fitters over several years to develop this permit system and to identify and improve additional campsites,Stevens said.

Under the permit system, boaters wishing to camp in this area between May 1and Sept. 30 are required to obtain a permit in advance. In 2012 permits for Fridayand Saturday nights were issued by the Grand Junction Field Office by phone orin-person, with permits available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning theMonday 60 days before the weekend of use. Camping permits for the nights withless demand Sunday through Thursday were available at the launch site.

We made the mid-week permits available on-site thinking it would be moreconvenient for campers, but our initial impression is that it makes more sense toissue them consistently with the weekend permits, Stevens said. Were alsolooking at extending the hours a person can pick-up permits and making themavailable electronically. Before we make any adjustments, we need to hear fromthe boaters using this area.

BLM did not charge a fee for the permits the first year to focus on the permit-ting system itself. In 2013 BLM will charge a fee for the camping permits based ongroup size. Fees would depend on the size of group and campsite selected: a smallgroup (1-5 people) will pay $20, a medium group (6-14 people) will pay $50, anda large group (15-25 people) will pay $100. Fees collected will be used on-site tohelp manage and improve the area, including maintaining campsites and ensuringrangers are on-site to assist the public and enforce rules and regulations.

The fee structure has been approved and will be in place in 2013 for campingpermits, but we can discuss its implementation and specifics at the meeting aswell, Stevens said.

Specific details about the permit system are available by visiting:http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/nca/ mcnca/recreation/boating.html.

Outdoor BriefRifle Gap Ice Fishing Tournament is Jan. 19-20

Kids and their parents are looking forward to another fun day on theice at Rifle Gap. On Jan. 19 and 20, the Rifle Area Chamber ofCommerce will be holding the 15th Annual Rifle Gap Ice FishingTournament.

This contest is a family event and the numbers increase every year.This year as many as 500 contestants are expected. Goodie bags will beprovided for every child with a paid adult registration. Each bag willhave items such as Chapstick, hot chocolate, single packets of soup,pencils, hand warmers and fishing tackle.

Contact the Rifle chamber for more information at 625-2085,riflechamber.com.

A new fee structure is being put into place on Ruby-Horsethief Canyons' river trips near Loma this year. Photo by Carrie Click

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BLM to hold meeting to hear from boaters using Ruby-Horsethief

LIFT-UP names Kim Loving asnew assistant executive director

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, Kim Loving is LIFT-UPs newassistant executive director after serving as the office man-ager for the past two years. Her wide range of skills, alongwith her attention to detail and strong work ethic led LIFT-UP's board of directors to select her as the new assistantdirector for the organization.

With 15 years of management and bookkeeping expe-rience, Kim keeps a trained eye on all aspects of LIFT-UP'sprograms and services. She processes all donations, han-dles all accounting responsibilities and oversees grant writ-ing for the organization.

"I'm grateful for this opportunity, she said. My goal isto help LIFT-UP continue the great work it has been doingin this region for the past 30 years. We are stewards of thepublic's trust, and we strive to use their support efficient-ly to meet the needs of those in our area who are goingthrough hard times."

Kim moved to Rifle with her family four years ago from the Lake of the Ozarks area of Missouri,where she and her husband Brook ran their own insulation business for 10 years. They have threechildren, Zachary, age 18, and Cheyanne and Dillon, age 15. Kim loves spending time with her fam-ily, and enjoys reading, crafts, baking with her daughter, and refurbishing furniture.

Kim is part of LIFT-UP's dedicated team of five full-time and five part-time employees whoworks tirelessly to assist local families in need from Parachute to Aspen.

The board recognizes Kim's hard work, her professionalism and the skills she brings to LIFT-UP, said LIFT-UP's executive director Mike Powell, "and we are fortunate to have her as our assis-tant executive director."

Kim Loving


GO GRAND VALLEYYour calendar for goings on in and around Parachute and Battlement Mesa

Help our calendar grow; let us know. Send public event items to [email protected]. Be sure to include the five Ws (who, what, when, why and where), contact info, cost and anything else readers need to know.

Jan. 15: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachutemeets at the Community Room of the Parachute Branch Library,244 Grand Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 15: 12 p.m. Ladies Who Do Lunch Bunch meet at theParachute Branch Library for The Story of a Beautiful Girl by R.Simon. Enjoy a potluck lunch. 285-9870. Jan. 15: 2 p.m. Parachute Branch Librarys Annual Meeting,Happy Feet. Join the Friends of the Library and their invitedguest, Dr. Gerhard Rill, to learn how to have healthy and happyfeet. Dr. Rill is a graduate of the Munich School of Orthopedics.285-9870. Jan. 18: 6 p.m. Reel Readers. This months selection is GirlInterrupted by Susanna Kaysen. Read the book and then joinyour fellow bibliophiles at the Parachute Branch Library to watchthe movie. All are welcome to enjoy the screening, whetheryouve read the book or not. There will be refreshments.Discussion will follow the film. 285-9870. Jan. 19: 1:30 p.m. Fairy Tea Party. Spend a magical afternoon atthe Parachute Branch Library with a Fairy Tea Party. Whateveryou wish your fairy to be, so shall your fairy be! Space is limited.Call 285-9870 by Jan. 16 for reservations. This event is for chil-dren in grades 3-5 only. Jan. 19: 2 p.m. The Grand Valley Historical Societys wintermeeting features local archaeologist Curtis Martin, the principalinvestigator for the Colorado Wikiup Project, who will give a pres-entation on the indigenous Ute Indians of Colorado. Meeting is atthe Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse. No charge, but donations tothe society are appreciated. Jan. 19: 7-10:30 p.m. Battlement Mesa SchoolhouseCommunity Dance. Come at 7 p.m. for a dance class; dance startsat 8 p.m. Dances are held monthly, on the third Saturday of themonth. Free, though donations gratefully accepted. Susanne,250-6262; Judi, 285-9696. Jan. 19-20: The Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce presents the15th annual Rifle Gap Ice Fishing Tournament. Call 625-2085 formore information or go to rifleco.org. Jan. 22: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachutemeets at the Community Room of the Parachute Branch Library,244 Grand Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 29: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachutemeets at the Community Room of the Parachute Branch Library,244 Grand Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 1: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachutemeets at the Community Room of the Parachute Branch Library,244 Grand Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 1: Starting today, call Wells Fargo at 285-7848 to see if youqualify and to make an appointment for free tax preparation assis-tance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.Wells Fargo, 71 Sipprelle Dr., Suite 2, Battlement Mesa. Feb. 4: 3 p.m. The Good the Bad and the Gross at the ParachuteLibrary. Designed for 4-6 graders, this is a hands-on learningexperience, challenging youngsters to be ready for the good, thebad, and, yes, the really gross. 285-9870. Feb. 7: 2 p.m. Those Thrifty 30s. Need some practical ideas onhow to stretch those dollars? Come to the Parachute BranchLibrary for this Big Read event. Learn about everything fromcoupon clipping to making several meals out of one shoppingexperience as locals Jeanette Osmon and Barbara Barker sharesome clever ideas. Feb. 8: 7 a.m. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Valley/Parachutemeets at the Community Room of the Parachute Branch Library,244 Grand Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7 a.m., programbegins at 7:30 a.m.

Feb. 9: 1 p.m. American Girl Tea Party. Come to the ParachuteBranch Library for a fun tea party featuring the movie KitKittredge an American Girl along with various activities andcrafts. This program is limited to the first 15 participants who signup by calling 285-9870. Feb 12: 10 a.m. Tackle it Tuesday at the Parachute Library.Calling all quilters, stampers, needle crafters and scrapbookers.There will be tables, irons, ironing boards and cutting mats all setup for your convenience. Drop in and bring your project for a dayof crafting, food and friends. Bring your own lunch, refreshmentswill be provided. 285-9870. Feb. 12: 3:30-5 p.m. The Battlement Mesa Service AssociationsOil and Gas Committee meets at the Battlement Mesa ActivityCenter. The public is welcome. 285-9432.

ONGOING The Parachute Branch Library hosts Story Times, includingToddler Story Time, Ready to Read Story Time and Bilingual StoryTime on a regular basis each week. Lots of other reading clubsand events for all ages meet at the library as well. 285-9870. The Grand Valley Recreation Center has a variety of exerciseclasses for preschoolers to seniors. Call Anne, 285-9480. Every Monday at 11 a.m. come to the Parachute Branch Library forReady to Read, and interactive storytime with Miss Marie. 285-9870. Every Monday from 12:45-4 p.m., Party Bridge is held at theBattlement Mesa Activity Center. All levels welcome. Every Monday from 12-1 p.m. the Grand Valley UnitedMethodist Church serves a free soup lunch at the church at 132Parachute Ave. The fourth Monday of every month, the Grand Valley Sew andSew Quilters meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Battlement MesaSchoolhouse. Call Sew and Sew Chairwoman Adelia Inman at285-9096 or Patsy Noel at 285-2472 for more info. The last Monday of the month, an Alzheimers caregiver supportgroup meets from 10-11 a.m. at the Grand Valley United MethodistChurch, 132 N. Parachute Ave., 800-272-3900, 987-3184. The first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., the Grand ValleyCitizens Alliance meets at the Rifle Branch Library communityroom. Leslie, 618-0890. Tuesdays in February at 9 a.m., Conquer Mouse Fear: TheBeginner Computer Class. Learn to love the mouse, the internet andyour new email at the Parachute Branch Library. Conquer MouseFear provides a small class size and the opportunity for you to getlots of practice with a skilled instructor to guarantee your success.Class is limited to six, so call 285-9870 to reserve your space today. Every Tuesday at 7 a.m., the Kiwanis Club of GrandValley/Parachute meets at the Community Room of the ParachuteBranch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way, in Parachute. Coffee is at 7a.m., program begins at 7:30 a.m. The second Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. theBattlement Mesa Service Associations Oil and Gas Committeemeets at the Battlement Mesa Activity Center. Neighborhood Watch meets the second Tuesday of the monthat 7 p.m. at Parachute Town Hall, 222 Grand Valley Way,Parachute. 285-7630. The Glenwood Springs Chapter of HEARTBEAT Support forSurvivors After Suicide is open to anyone who has suffered theloss of a loved one through suicide no matter how long ago.This peer group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Glenwood Springs.Use the Bethel Chapel entrance of the church, 824 Cooper Street.Call Pam Szedelyi, 945-1398, e-mail [email protected]. The second Tuesday or Wednesday of every month at 6:30p.m., the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation Districtboard of directors meets at the recreation district office, 259Cardinal Way, Parachute, 285-0388, parachutebattlementparkan-drecreation.org.

The third Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m., the BattlementMesa Service Association meets at the Grand Valley RecreationCenter. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. bring your youngster to ToddlerTime, storytime designed just for toddlers. Come to the ParachuteBranch Library to enjoy games, finger play and more. 285-9870. Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., the Parachute Valley SeniorCenter hosts a luncheon prepared by the Rifle Senior Center.$2.50 for those over 60. Reservations taken Mondays from 9a.m.-12 p.m.; call 285-7216. The first and third Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m., theBattlement Mesa Architectural Committee meets at the GrandValley Recreation Center. Open to the public. 285-9432. Every last Wednesday of the month from 5-6 p.m., anAlzheimers caregiver support group meets at Alpine Hospice,1517 Blake Ave., Suite 100B in Glenwood. Andrea, 471-9312. Battlement Concerned Citizens meet the second and fourthWednesdays of every month at 1:30 p.m. at the Grand ValleyRecreation Center to discuss issues of concern to the BattlementMesa community. Open to the public. Dave, 285-2263 or Paul,285-7791. Common Ground meets the fourth Wednesday of the monthat 3:30 p.m. at the Grand Valley Recreation Center. The groupis comprised of citizens from Parachute and Battlement Mesawho are committed to working together for a better communi-ty. All residents interested in contributing their time and energyfor the betterment of Battlement and Parachute are encouragedto attend. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. (except the first Thursday of themonth), the Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at the Grand ValleyUnited Methodist Church, 132 N. Parachute, Parachute. CallSharon, 285-2318, or the church, 285-9892, to join in. The first Thursday of every month from 5:30-8:30 p.m., theEnergy Advisory Board meets to encourage positive communica-tion and responsible energy development at the Rifle BranchLibrary, 207 East Ave., Rifle. For topics, more, go to garfield-coun-ty.com/oil-gas/energy-advisory-board.aspx, or contact DeniceBrown at 625-5915. The second Thursday of every month, One Moment meets,which is a support group for bereaved parents who have experi-enced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or early infant loss. Meetings areled by Marcia Villarreal and Amanda Emerson-Burger at theGlenwood Insurance Agency, 1605 Grand Ave., Glenwood, from6:30-8:30 p.m. 963-7110, 379-5387. Seniors age 60 and older and disabled of any age may ride TheTraveler, a wheelchair-accessible van with door-to-door servicefrom Parachute to Glenwood Springs and to various towns andlocations in between in Garfield County. Suggested donation is $8round trip. The Traveler also travels from Parachute to GrandJunction the second Thursday of the month. Donation is $20round trip. Call 48 hours in advance for reservations and informa-tion at 625-1366 Every Friday from 9-9:30 a.m. Community Connections hostsinterviews with community members on KSUN 103.9 FM.

UPCOMING Feb. 15: 6 p.m. Reel Readers. Februarys selection is The Grapesof Wrath by John Steinbeck. Read the book and then join yourfellow bibliophiles at the Parachute Branch Library to watch themovie. All are welcome to enjoy the screening, whether youveread the book or not. Refreshments will be served. Discussion willfollow the film. 285-9870. Feb. 16: River Bridge Regional Center serving Pitkin, Garfieldand Rio Blanco counties, hosts a fundraiser for regional childrenin need at The Orchard in Carbondale. Live music, silent auction,dancing, beer, wine, food. $45/all inclusive; $55/door. Call 945-5195 for more info.


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

TRADITIONAL ELEGANCEOversized garage with workbench

and custom cabinets galore. Exquisite interior and finishes. Battlement Mesa - $390,000

JUST THE PERFECT HOME Quality, condition, construction - all top grade. A real charmer. New

paint and carpet. A must see. Battlement Mesa - $158,000

STOP PAYING RENT! OWN A HOME

Very nice MF home with lotsof updating- interior paint and

carpet, appliances, water heater. Battlement Mesa - $89,900

READY TO MOVE IN This MF home is neat as a pin.

Formal dining and breakfast nook,premier view filled cul-de-sac lot.

Battlement Mesa - $115,000

TWO GREAT LIVING SPACES Lower level has two bdrms, bath, man

cave or family room. Main level - master, living room and kitchen. Battlement Mesa - $199,000

GLORIOUS SPACES TO ENJOY Unique stucco ranch, spectacular

windows, borders golf course, highend finishes, first class kitchen. Battlement Mesa - $489,000

WALK TO RECREATION CENTER

Pristine townhome community. Lotsof kitchen cabinetry, master suite,guest bedroom with private bath.


PRIVATE ENTRANCE GET AWAY

Oversized kitchen with lots of cabinetsand countertops. Laminate flooring in

living, tile floors in kitchen. Battlement Mesa - $189,900

RECENTLY REMODLED MF HOME

New flooring, kitchen cabinets and counter tops, appliances are

ready and waiting for you. Battlement Mesa - $117,000

ALL PURPOSE CRAFT/HOBBY ROOM

Bay window breakfast nook, vaulted ceilings, new main level carpet, work center in garage. Battlement Mesa - $209,900

LAND:

MINI RANCHETTE SUBDIVISION

Borders BLM property, 360 degreeviews. 8.38 acres includes a

1500 sq.ft. shop, located close to I-70. Battlement Mesa - $225,000

GREAT SIZED CORNER LOT Amenity filled community and a nice subdivision. Corner building

site with scenic vistas. Battlement Mesa - $45,000

GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY Impact fees are paid, beautiful views of the Colorado River,

2200 sq. ft. minimum. Battlement Mesa - $75,000

JUST STROLL TO TOWN CENTER

This lovely subdivision is surrounded by open space and the

building site has many options. Battlement Mesa - $39,900

ENJOY THE VIEWS This vista filled lot abuts the 17th fairway of Battlement's

golf course. All impact fees are paid. Battlement Mesa - $68,000

A GEM OF A LOTPremier building site, great views,

upscale subdivision, 2200 sq.ft. min.Enormous views for your new home.


BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE

Impact fees paid, soil survey is completed. This lot is ready for you!

Call for info on plans. Battlement Mesa - $42,900

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This 160 acre parcel is secluded and seasonally accessible. Zoned for agricultural or

residential, partially fenced. DeBeque - $215,000

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73 Sipprelle Drive, Suite J-1, Batlement Mesa, CO 81635

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The Colorado Heritage Group

Colorado singer and songwriterweaves music and stories on Jan. 18By Stefanie Kilts, Colorado Mountain College

Colorado singer andsongwriter Leon JosephLittlebird will weave tales ofold and new of Coloradolife and Native Americanancestry, as told throughvisuals, flute and guitar ata concert at the WestGarfield ColoradoMountain College (CMC)Campus in Rifle on Jan. 18.

Littlebird said the concertwill take the audience on ajourney through the historyof music, life in Coloradoand the beauty of nature, allwith a message of peace,compassion and under-standing. The performanc-es will incorporate imagesand video choreographed tosongs and stories.

This is a multimediaexperience that draws peo-ple in and makes them feelpart of it, he said.

He is performing in Rifleas part of the Jim CalawayHonors Series on Jan 18 inRifle. Littlebird will also begiving a concert on Jan. 17 atCMCs Spring Valley loca-tion southeast of GlenwoodSprings.

A third-generation nativeof Colorado with both pio-neer and Native Americanancestry, Littlebird drawsfrom his cultural heritage forrich and unique musicalexperiences.

His stories of pioneer life are influenced by his great grandfather, one of the original settlers inBlackhawk, Colo., He connects to his ancestral roots of the indigenous Navajo people of northernNew Mexico with ancient flute music.

Littlebirds music and stories touch on his respect for the spirit of the mountains and greatappreciation for where we live and what we do in Colorado, he said.

Littlebird performs all over the country. He was a featured musician and storyteller in 17 per-formances for the Boston Revels at the Sanders Theater in Cambridge. He has performed withChicagos West Suburban Symphony, and at the Healing Arts Concerts for the Mayo Clinic inRochester, Minn.

He was voted Best Entertainer in Summit County in the Summit Daily newspaper readerspoll.

Littlebird has released four albums, including Calling the Spirits, Talking to the Ancestors,and Higher Stakes.

Although Littlebird travels throughout the U.S. and performs at 40 to 50 venues every year, hesaid he enjoys the opportunity to return to his home state and perform for local audiences.

The concerts will also feature percussionist and projectionist Jeff Shook. Shook has lived in VillaGrove, Colo., for the past 30 years and has owned and operated the Villa Grove Trade, a cafe fea-turing local food and music, for nine years.

Rifles performance will honor the late Marvelle Couey Littlebird will perform at the Clough Auditorium on Jan. 18 at Colorado Mountain College in

Rifle, 3695 Airport Road. The concert features a dessert reception at 6:30 p.m. and the concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20

for adults and $15 for full-time CMC students and children up to 17 years. Advance ticket sales areavailable at 947-8367. For more information, call 947-8367 or visit littlebirdmusic.com.

Leon Joseph Littlebird performs a multimedia presentation at ColoradoMountain Colleges Clough Auditorium in Rifle on Jan. 18.

Photo courtesy of CMC

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

The Sunlight Winter Sports Bus isrunning Wednesdays and SaturdaysBy Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and RecreationDistrict Executive Director Mary Anderson

Congratulations to the 2012 Grand River Hospital team onwinning the Fall League Boys Basketball Championship.

Youth wrestling begins in mid-March. Sign up by Feb. 22.Registration is due by Feb. 1 for Youth Soccer for ages under

10, under 12 and under 14 years old.Dog park update. We want to thank the Mount Callahan

Community Fund for donating $750 towards the new dog agili-ty equipment. The dog park is located west of the skate park onBattlement Mesa to the north of Bea Underwood Elementary,overlooking the Colorado River.

The Sunlight Winter Sports Buses are now operating. A fee of$15 gives passengers reids to and from Sunlight for the entireseason. All passengers must have a reservation and a signed reg-istration form to ride the bus. For reservations, call RifleRecreation at 665-6570, rifleco.org or register at the Rifle Parksand Recreation office, 202 Railroad Ave., Rifle.

The Saturday Youth Sports Bus runs on Saturdays throughMarch 30. Call by the Friday before departure to reserve yourspot. The pickup location in Parachute is at the old Kum and Goat 7:15 am.; the bus arrives at Sunlight at 9:15 a.m. The busdeparts Sunlight at 3:30 p.m. and drops kids off at the old Kumand Go at 5:40 p.m. Season passes are available. Seating is limited.

The Wednesday Adult Sports Bus runs through March 20.Call by 8 a.m. the Tuesday before departure to reserve your spot.The bus picks up at the Daylight Donuts in Parachute at 8:10a.m. and drops passengers off by 4:45 p.m. The bus arrives atSunlight at 9 a.m. and leaves Sunlight at 3:30 p.m.

The recreation districts five-member board of directors holdsmeetings on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of each monthat 7 p.m. at the district office, 259 Cardinal Way. The boardmembers are elected biannually by the members of the commu-nity. Current board members are Jason Fletcher, DeniseGallegos, Ron Palmer, Michael Richards and Marilyn Bulger.

Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation is at 259 CardinalWay, Parachute, 285-0388, parachutebattlementmesaparkandrec.org.Check out the website; its updated frequently.


S P O R T S & R E C

Sponsored byParachute/Battlement Mesa Park & Recreation District

285-0388 Where the Fun Begins"

Congratulations to the Grand River adult volleyball championship team.From left, Josh Allen, Brittany Conrardy, Chelsea Jones and Julio Aguirre.

Photo courtesy of the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District


Chamber News

PARACHUTE RADIO SHACK 316 E 1st street next to Napa Auto Parts

M-F 9 am 6 pm and Sat 9am -4 pm

970-285-2111

MARY LEE MOHRLANGCell (970) [email protected]

The Colorado Heritage Group73 Sipprelle Drive Suite J-1Battlement Mesa ,CO 81635

BRANDY SWANSONCell (970) 319-3574

[email protected]

Shop locally and support your local chamber businesses!

parachutecolorado.com

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

By Anne Huber, Parachute/Battlement MesaChamber of Commerce

Featured Parachute/BattlementMesa chamber board member:Bruce W. Hoggan, DDS

Anyone who has met Dr. Bruce Hoggan knowsthat he has an outgoing personality and a lot ofenergy. I asked him several questions about hisfamily and their move to Battlement Mesa and hegave some very insightful answers.

Bruce and his family moved to BattlementMesa from Germany in July 2010. He had been anArmy dentist prior to moving here.

When asked where he is from, he namedMissouri, Colorado, Utah and Georgia, but he

calls Colorado home. God brought me here, said Bruce in answer

to his reason for moving to Battlement Mesa. Ihad other plans, but He knew better. After dump-ing seven years of preparation to settle in Delta,Colorado, my plans changed in one week withinspiration and answers to prayer. I wish I couldtake credit.

Bruce married his wife in 2000. They have fourchildren; three boys ages 11, 8 and 5 and one girl,9 months. He says the boys are smart, hardwork-ing and tough, and their daughter is toughening.

He describes his wife Millie as phenomenal andsays she has tolerated 10 moves including living inGermany for most of his 15-month deployment inIraq. Millie has an associates degree in family sci-ence and home schools their two oldest children.

WHY SHOPLOCALLY? Maintain uniqueness

Our communitys one-of-a-kind local business-es are an integral part of our distinctive regionalcharacter. The unique character of our valley iswhat brought us here and will keep us here andkeep visitors coming back. A local economy ofdiverse, unique businesses also attracts todaysskilled workers and investors who can choose tosettle and grow businesses anywhere.

Source: buylocalrogue.org Anne Huber,

Parachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Battlement Mesa: Its a little paradise here

Continued on page 16


Battlement Mesa Metropolitan District oversees the operations of thewater and wastewater plants and also owns Battlement Mesa ActivityCenter. The BMMD website has valuable information about all districtoperations, district management, documents and employment. TheBMMD Board of Directors meetings are held at the district office; 401Arroyo Drive (across from the Activity Center) on the 4th Thursday ofeach month at 9 AM. November and December meetings are the 3rdThursday. Meetings are open to the public.

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Maintaining your smoke detectors

By Deputy Fire Chief Rob Ferguson

Grand Valley Fire Protection District covers a wide areaof residential, commercial and some very remote areaswith fire suppression, emergency medical services, fireprevention, public education and training in cardio pul-monary resuscitation (CPR). The district covers roughly321 square miles. This is I-70 from mile marker 66.4 to mile marker 82.5, then all theway north to Rio Blanco County and south to Mesa County, includ-ing three-quarters of a square mile of Mesa County.

For the month of December 2012, the fire district responded to51 calls for service. The same period in 2011 resulted in the samenumber of calls.

This past December, there were:12 fire incidents1 structure fire6 fire alarm1 brush fires/fire outside/trash/rubbish2 smoke or odor scares/removal1 power line down1 gas leak24 emergency medical calls7 vehicle crashes5 public assists3 dispatched and cancelled en route

Between Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2011 call volume was at 577 calls for service.From Jan 1-Oct. 31, 2012 call volume increased to 650 calls for service. This is approximately a 12.7 percent increase in calls for the fire district from 2011.

Training hours per crew:46.25 Green Crew38.75 Black Crew23 Red Crew

The fire district has started a smoke detector battery program. If you are unable tobuy a battery or you simply could use some help changing out the battery in your cur-rent smoke detector, give the fire district a call. We will come out and replace your oldor dead battery with a new one, and we will make sure your smoke detector is cleanand in good working condition. You should be testing your detector monthly andreplacing batteries every six months. If your smoke detector is making short, chirpingsounds, that usually means the battery needs to be replaced.

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

Grand Valley Fire Protection District

If you shouldhave an

emergency, please call

911 as soonas possible!


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LetterGratitude

Dear Echo:A huge thank you to the Kiwanis Club for pro-

viding gifts, cheer and Santa to our young chil-dren at the Grand Valley Center for FamilyLearning. Every year Kiwanis goes all out to be sureour youngsters experience some magic in the sea-son. We appreciate you!

Rebecca Ruland

Principal, Grand Valley Center for Family Learning

Parachute

Ugly SweaterContest

Who says teachers don't know how to havefun? Staff members at Grand Valley High School(GVHS) participated in their first "Ugly SweaterContest" to celebrate the holidays, which in turnalso entertained the students for the day. Thecontest was sponsored by the counseling depart-ment at GVHS and also awarded staff membersfor sporting an "Ugly Sweater" of any kind. Firstplace went to Mike Johnson with a ratherhideous arrangement of oddly placed bows.Second and third places were awarded to RachelBenson and Ryan Frink which both seemed to beaiming for the Christmas tree look. The compe-tition was a fun way for students and staff toshow off their Christmas spirit before leaving forthe break.

Shannia Burns, GVHS

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Grand Valley High School News

Cardinal tracksCardinals busy with giving, sports, theatre and musicBy David Walck, assistant principal, Grand Valley High School

Grand Valley High School (GVHS) activities update:

GVHS cheerleaders placed fifth at the State Spirit Championships; sophomore Korrie Hurt was selected as GVHSs firstever Colorado High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) All-State Cheerleader.

GVHS senior football player Stephan Padilla was selected to CHSCA All-State Football. He will participate in the All-StateGames this summer at Adams State.

The Denver Post named GVHS senior football players Trent Reidle and Tanner Zimmerman to First Team All-State. JuniorsTyler Scott and Keanu Kamanawa and senior Stephan Padilla were selected to the Honorable Mention Team.

The GVHS Key Club held a food drive during the holidays to benefit local families. Key Club students challenged theirclassmates to bring in non-perishables. Mark Jansens freshmen advisory group brought in the most food donations.The Key Club also donated time and purchased gifts for the Grand Valley Givers Tree. GVHS Key Club is led Julie Lana.

The GVHS National Honor Society was recognized for its annual blood drive. GVHS had 24 students and staff donateblood.

The GVHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes raised money and donated gifts to an orphanage in Mexico to help the chil-dren enjoy the spirit of the Christmas season.

The Grand Valley Fine Arts Department presented the Winter Band/Choir. Students were showcased in solo and groupperformances. Junior Kayla Epperson and freshmen Chandra Davis, Jonathan Smith and Zach Kelty participated in theBest of the West Honor Band. These students joined 200 other talented high school musicians for two days of intenseauditions, rehearsals and master classes, culminating in a virtuoso performance.

The GVHS Theatre Co. competed at the state conference. Advisor Mark Gregory was recognized by the Colorado StateTheatre Association for his work in developing statewide curriculum in theatre education.

Winter sports are in full swing. Senior Cody Pfau was named champion and selected as outstanding wrestler at the DeltaInvitational. This is one of the first times a female has won a weight classification or been selected as outstandingwrestler for the tournament. Junior Will Hinkle took fourth place at the prestigious Grand Junction Central WarriorClassic Wrestling tournament. Basketball teams are continuing their league play.

We are in need of sponsors and volunteers for the CHSAA 3A Region One wrestling tournament to be held at GVHS Feb.15-16.

GVHS Volleyball will host an adult volleyball league on Monday nights at GVHS January through March. The cost is $160for a six-person team and $80 for a four-person team. The league starts Jan. 21. Contact the high school at 285-5705for information.

GVHS Baseball is selling T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies to raise money for their spring season.

A girls golf coach is needed for the spring season. Visit garcoschools.org to fill out an employment application if inter-ested.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact David Walck at 285-5705 or at [email protected]. As always,thanks for supporting the GVHS Cardinals.


Echo Briefs

Andrew Kingen advances to Star ScoutBy Charlie Hornick, Echo contributor

Andrew Kingen achieved the rank of Star Scoutin December. Star Scout is the third highest rankin scouting.

Andrew turned 14 on Jan. 4 and has workedhard to achieve his goals. He has been a PatrolLeader of Troop 255 and has been selected totake on the duties of Quartermaster for the troop.

Andrew has a total of 44 nights of campingand more than 60 miles of hiking. He has beenactive in his community, racking up more than 64hours of community service, helping with theKiwanis Food Drive for LIFTUP and assisting in cleaning the pathway on the bridge acrossthe Colorado River between Battlement Mesa and Parachute. Andrew has several meritbadges and has excelled in rifle shooting and archery.

Andrew received the Arrow on Light Award in 2010 and the Totin Chip in 2011. Alongwith others in his troop, Andrew has hiked to the top of different mountains above 14,000feet.

Troop 255 is an active and growing troop, co-sponsored by the Grand Valley/ParachuteKiwanis and Grace Bible Church. The boys meet weekly at Grace Bible Church inBattlement Mesa. Boys ages 11-17 who are interested in learning more about scouting cancontact Scoutmaster Travis Sproles at 250-2584. For questions about the local Boy Scoutprogram, contact Executive Director Jim Graham at 625-9999.

Free tax preparation being offered for eighth year in a rowBy Tom Hall, CPA (retired)

Wells Fargo Bank in Battlement Mesa is hosting a free tax preparation site this comingtax season. This is the eighth year that the site has operated in Battlement Mesa/Parachute.

The site is affiliated with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). VITA is afree federal and state income tax preparation program that began in 1969. I am a retiredCPA and I will be preparing returns at the site, assisted by other volunteers.

Free tax preparation will be provided for low to moderate income families/individuals.This includes people who are disabled, and those for whom English is a second language,and who are qualified to file the Federal tax form 1040.

In order to complete returns within the allotted time, clients with complex businessissues, rentals and other subjects outside the scope of the VITA program will be referred topaid preparers.

This site prepares returns with credits, such as the Earned Income Credit, Child TaxCredit, Child & Dependent Care Credit, and the Elderly and Disabled Credit. We also han-dle pensions, Social Security income and railroad retirement income. Because we E-Filereturns, refunds may be received more quickly.

At the time of their appointment, clients must present a picture ID and Social Securitycards for spouses and dependents, as well as all relevant tax documents. You should alsobring a copy of your 2011 tax return. Both spouses must be present to sign the returnbefore it is electronically filed. Clients for whom English is a second language should bringa translator.

Beginning Feb. 1, call Wells Fargo at 285-7848 to make an appointment. You may needto leave a message when the bankers are busy. Wells Fargo is located at 71 Sipprelle Dr.,Suite 2 in Battlement Mesa.

Water use facts,watered down

Ever wonder why there are so many tanker trucks drivingup and down the roads near oil and gas developments? Manyof them are transporting water to well sites to help with thedrilling of a new well.

Drilling water is used to help circulate down the drillinghole. Water is sent down the drilling pipe and alongside it tohelp bring up the dirt, rock and other materials in the hole afteran area has been drilled.

The water is also used to help cool the drill bit from the heatthat is created from the friction against underground rock.Completion water is used to help fracture the rocks and forma-tions underground so that the gas can flow to the surface.

Up to 600,000 gallons of water can be used for the drillingpart of the well. An additional one to five million gallons maybe used for the completion of the wells, depending on whetherthe well goes straight down (vertical) or goes across a large por-tion of underground land (directional or horizontal). In wateruse terms, a well can use up to 15.3 acre feet of water.

A typical four-person family will use about 300 gallons aday. Breaking this down to an equivalent to the number ofabout 4,400 residents of Battlement Mesa, a typical well in ourarea may use about four months worth of water.

These water-use facts for oil and gas drilling have encour-aged brainstorming by the industry. Lately, I have heard of sev-eral different companies working on programs to recycle theirwater. This industry concern for our other precious naturalresource certainly is encouraging.

Have a great 2013, and remember, keep hydrated.

Mary EllenDenomy, CPA, is aBattlement Mesaresident and an

accredited petroleumaccountant She hasbeen nationally rec-

ognized as anexpert in oil andgas issues. Mary

Ellen is the immedi-ate past president of

the RockyMountain Chapter

of the NationalAssociation of

Royalty Owners. Ifyou have questions,contact her at the

naro-us.org websiteor through the Echo.

GRAND VALLEYENERGYA monthly column by M.E. Denomy, CPA

Andrew Kingen


December festivities at Mesa VistaBy Kathy Germano, Mesa Vista Assisted LivingResidence activity director

We had a wonderful holiday and our annual holidayparty was a great time for all.

In the new year, we are looking forward to our Matter of Balance classes,presented here at Mesa Vista every Wednesday from Jan. 9 through Feb. 27. AMatter of Balance is an award winning program designed to manage falls andincrease activity levels. We are very fortunate to have this free class offered atMesa Vista for our residents and the public.

Mesa Vista also hosts a free toenail clinic, provided by Columbine HomeHealth, on the first Thursday of every month. To schedule an appointment,simply call Mesa Vista at 285-1844.

This months birthdays are George Atkins on Jan. 2, Shirley Barr on Jan. 7,Virginia Holub on Jan. 24 and Marcelle Church on Jan. 26. Happy birthday toall.

We will be enjoying many indoor activities this month and staying warm.We are always grateful for our volunteers and we do have a few mornings orafternoons available for someone to answer phones and manage the front desk.If you have an interest in volunteering, please call or just stop by.

Stay warm and enjoy our beautiful snow covered landscape.

Open 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. M-F 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat.-Sun.315 E First Street Parachute, Co. 81635970-285-1917 catering 970-285-7091

JANUARY SPECIALS -Grab n Go Breakfast Burrito w/ham $6 +tax

Grab n Go Cheeseburger and fries $7 +tax

Karaoke with Yvette - Thursday,January 17th - 7pm until close.

DAILY SPECIALS UNDER $10

The Traveler provides rides to sen-iors and the disabled all year long

Local seniors over 60 or anyone with disabilities needing aride any time of year, particularly in winter, have a transporta-tion option with The Traveler, a service provided by GarfieldCounty Senior Services.

On Tuesdays, the Traveler goes to and from Rifle, andThursdays round trips to Rifle, Silt, New Castle and GlenwoodSprings are provided. On the second Thursday of every month,transportation is available to Grand Junction.

The 16-passenger, wheelchair accessible van offers door-to-door, driver-assisted service. Call 625-1366 for information oncost and to inquire about date, time and destination information.

Mitzi Burkhart, Valley Senior Center

Health BriefGrand River welcomes back Dr. Dan Smith

Dr. Dan Smith, DO, has returned to family practice at Grand River HospitalDistricts Grand River Primary Care in Rifle. Dr. Smith previously practiced in Riflefrom 1994-2002. For the past eight years, he has been practicing family medicineand urgent care for the Affinity Medical Group in Kaukauna, Wis.

The Smiths love for western Colorado never diminished, as Dr. Smith, his wifeDiane and their three sons continued to visit and vacation on the Western Slopenearly every year.

I feel privileged to be able to come back to this area and work with the greatteam at Grand River, said Dr. Smith when asked why he decided to return to hisprevious position here. I am looking forward to returning to my passion of pro-viding healthcare in a rural setting and being an active member of the communi-ty.

Dr. Smith is seeing patients at the Primary Care Clinic in Rifle. Call 625-1100 tomake an appointment.

Annick Pruett, Grand River Hospital District

Resident Georgianna Hathaway enjoying the holiday party with her son Steve White anddaughter-in-law, Sylvia. Photo courtesy of Mesa Vista

Dr. Dan Smith


The importanceof indoor airquality

Editors note: In December, Betsy Leonard discussed the broader per-spective of air quality. In this months column, Betsy focuses on theimportance of indoor air quality.

When we think of air quality, it is typically about the air out-doors, but increasingly, indoor air quality has become an issue tomonitor. Believe it or not, the levels of pollutants in the air insidehomes, schools, and other buildings can be higher than the levelof pollutants in the outdoor air.

Research indicates that people spend approximately 90 percentof their time indoors. Some in our society are more susceptible toeffects of indoor pollution, namely, the young, the elderly, and thechronically ill, especially those suffering from respiratory or cardio-vascular disease. But all of us must pay attention. Recently, in a con-versation with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, she stated that fiveto 500 percent of indoor air is polluted, and indoor air is currentlynot regulated by the EPA. Additionally, there are no regulations inColorado directly addressing non-occupational indoor air quality.

There are many sources of indoor air pollution and they fallinto specific categories: combustion sources (oil, gas, kerosene,coal, wood, and tobacco products); building materials (wet ordamp carpet, cabinetry, and furniture made of certain pressedwood products); household cleaning products; central heatingand cooling systems (including humidification devices); and out-door sources, such as radon, pesticides, and outdoor air pollution.

Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is the mixture of smokethat comes from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar,and smoke exhaled by the smoker. It is a complex mixture ofover 4,000 compounds, more than 40 of which are known tocause cancer in humans. Children are especially vulnerable tosecondhand smoke. It can cause or worsen asthma symptomsand is linked to increased risks of ear infections and SuddenInfant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Dont smoke at home and ask smokers to smoke outdoors. Ifsmoking cannot be avoided, increase ventilation in the areawhere smoking is taking place. Do not smoke if children arepresent, particularly infants and toddlers.

In addition to tobacco smoke, major combustion pollutants maybe released from stoves, space heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces.These pollutants typically occur from malfunctioning devices andimproperly vented sources. A variety of particulates may bereleased; some may be carcinogenic. Also gaseous pollutants fromcombustion sources include some identified atmospheric pollutantssuch as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfurdioxide (SO2). Charcoal should never be burned inside and carbonmonoxide detectors should be installed in your home.

Mold and other allergens can arise from a host of means, butthere are two primary classes a) moisture-induced growth ofmold colonies and b) natural substances released into the air,such as animal dander and plant pollen.

Mold is always associated with moisture and its growth canbe inhibited by keeping humidity levels below 50 percent. Useexhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchen, and vent clothes dryersto the outside. Cover mattresses and wash bedding and soft toysfrequently in water at a temperature above 130 degrees to killdust mites. Vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture regularly.Control exposure to pets.

Indoor air quality is a complex topic. This column has justscratched the surface. A follow-up column will examine further cat-egories of indoor air pollutants, and will explore remedial actions.

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

Nature at Homeand AfieldBy Betsy Leonard


Protect yourbabys oral healthBy Ann Galloway, NP-C,Grand River Student Health Center

Childrens dental health begins in the womb. According to Cavity-Free at Three, Caring foryour Babys Teeth and Youre Pregnant! publications, a babys first teeth begin developingaround the third month of pregnancy. During pregnancy it is important for the mother to takegood care of her teeth and gums. Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can increase therisk of developing gum disease, which may affect the mothers and the babys health.

Expectant mothers should: brush their teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste floss their teeth daily drink water or low-fat milk and avoid sugary beverages like soda or juice eat a healthy, balanced diet and be sure to include dairy products to help in the

development of the babys teeth, gums and bones avoid sugary snacks keep regular dental check up appointments during the pregnancy

New parents can do several things to help their children have a healthy mouth and remain cavity-free:

Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle of anything other than water. Wipe babys gums with a soft, clean wash cloth after each feeding; even before

the babys teeth come in. After the babys teeth come in, wipe the teeth after each feeding, especially along

the gum line, with a soft cloth or a soft bristled toothbrush. Brush the babys teeth twice a day; once in the morning and once before bedtime. Use a

soft, bristled childrens toothbrush and a small dot of fluoridated toothpaste. Wipe off theteeth when finished brushing until the child is old enough to spit out the toothpaste.

Children need an adults help with brushing until they are 8 years old. Make sure you provide healthy food choices as your baby starts eating solid foods.

Avoid sugary and sticky foods such as fruit roll-ups, raisins, candy or soda. Wean from the bottle to a cup by age one. Dilute juices with water. Avoid putting things in your mouth and then putting them in the mouth of your baby.

Avoid sharing toys and pacifiers between children. Sharing saliva is one way the bacteria that causes tooth decay can be spread.

Make sure your child sees a dentist by their first birthday. If you have concerns about your childs teeth or gums, make a dental appointment even sooner. Both Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) offer dental services to children..

Keep regular dental appointments as recommended by the dentist for yourselves as well as your children. Ask about fluoride varnishes for your childs teeth.

Remember, baby teeth are important. Prevention of tooth decay is much less costly than treat-ment. Use of fluoride is one of the single most important ways to avoid tooth decay. Next month,we will look at ways to assure fluoride adequacy for ourselves and our children.

Ann Galloway is a certified nurse practitioner who works at the Grand River Student Health Center inParachute.

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H I S T O R Y

Bruces approach to his education resulted in his having money saved insteadof accumulating debt upon completion of his degrees. He is proud of the fact thathe obtained his bachelors degree without financial assistance from his family. Hetook the Army route to pay for dental school. He continued his education by com-pleting an elective residency for fun.

He misses only two things about the Army: Living in Europe and legally driv-ing his old and beat-up BMW 150 miles an hour on the Autobahn.

H-Dentistry opened in September of 2010 in a new custom-built office at 225Callahan Ave. in Parachute and offers almost every service that dentistry has tooffer. His favorite services are root canals, extractions and other surgeries. His cus-tomers range in age from 12 to 102. He employs three great people who totallyrock. The H-Dentistry website contains extensive information about dentalhealth and recommendations for preventative care at hdentistry.com.

Bruce joined the Parachute/Battlement Mesa chamber because it is fun to beinvolved in the community. His business philosophy is have fun or do somethingelse. He volunteered to be on the chambers board of directors because serviceswere needed. Recently, Bruce introduced an all-new chamber website that hasmore options for members and visitors to the website. His goal for the chamber isto make chamber membership more attractive to all businesses.

We absolutely love living here, said Bruce. Weve lived in and traveled to andthrough so much of the world. It is a little paradise here. People, in general, arevery friendly to boot!

As always, the chamber is looking for businesses that would like to support ourcommunities by becoming a member of the Parachute/Battlement Chamber ofCommerce. For more information, call 285-0388.

From left, Bruce and Millie Hoggan on the doc-tors scooter. Dr. Hoggan examines his sonAllens teeth in his office.

Photos courtesy of Bruce Hoggan, DDS

Archaeologist Curtis Martin tospeak to Grand ValleyHistorical Society

The Grand Valley Historical Society (GVHS) will hold its winter meeting on Jan. 19 at 2 p.m.at the Battlement Mesa Schoolhouse. The program will feature local archaeologist Curtis Martin,the principal investigator for the Colorado Wikiup Project, who will give a presentation on theindigenous Ute Indians of Colorado.

Using several slides of wikiup shelters, tipi frames, tree platforms, and meat-drying and util-ity racks that have survived in the mountains and plateaus throughout Colorado, Martin willgive an overview of the earliest occupants of the state, going back as far as 13,000 years. He willalso discuss the methods used for analyzing and dating these archaeological finds.

Martin Meceived his bachelors and masters degrees in anthropology from the University ofColorado and has served as project archaeologist at the universitys Mesa Verde ResearchCenter. He also worked on the re-excavation of the Lowry Ruins near Cortez.

In addition, Martin has worked as an archaeologist for the Colorado State HighwayDepartment, the Museum of Northern Arizona, and a series of private cultural resource manage-ment firms throughout the western United States and in Switzerland.

The program is open to the general public at no charge, though donations to the GVHS areappreciated. Refreshments will be served after the presentation.

Grand Valley Historical Society

Chambers Dr. Bruce Hoggan continued from page 8


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As I See ItSame color with a range of shadesBy Pastor Charlie Hornick, Grace Bible Church

I am indebted to the Reverend Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr. for so forcefully, yet peacefully, bringing tothe forefront the importance of seeing and treatingone another equally.

At least once each year I read Dr. Kings Letterfrom a Birmingham Jail written to several leadingclergy in the Birmingham area on Easter weekend in1963. That letter and his famous I Have a Dreamspeech, delivered that same year in August, havenot only been a source of encouragement and chal-lenge to millions, but to me personally. I am movedevery time I read those now famous addresses.

Dr. King was also known for his wonderful senseof humor. He was a man who knew how to makeothers laugh and often he would prove his pointafter getting congregations and audiences to laughat themselves. While I have not been able to findthe exact source, I remember a humorous story,which I believe was passed down through him thatwent something like this:

Two college students, one Caucasian and anoth-er African American, had become the best offriends. As such, they were able to tease each otherand at the same time share true feelings. TheAfrican American student had become somewhatannoyed with his friends regular reference to himas colored. So one day, he gave him thisresponse: You know, when I was born, I was black.When they took me home from the hospital, I wasblack. When I am cold, I am black. When I get toomuch sun, I am black. When I get sick, I am black.When I die, I will be black.

The African American student continued, Butyou, when you were born, you were pink. Whenthey took you home from the hospital you werewhite. When you get cold, you turn blue. When youget too much sun, you turn red. When you are sick,you turn green. And when you die, you will turnpurple. Yet, you call me colored.

Dr. King reminded us that we are all colored.First, we are all descendants of Adam and Eve andthen later we are all descended from Noah and hiswife. This means we are all related. More important-ly we were all made in the image of God, createdequally. When Christ came he demonstrated lovefor all and died for all, without partiality.

We now know that we are all various degrees ofthe same color. One pigment, called melanin, pro-duces our skin color. Melanin has two major forms,which combine to give us the particular shade ofskin we have. It is interesting to note that when youtrace the migration of the descendants of Noahsthree sons, you find both light and dark-skinnedgroups. It is even possible for one couple to pro-duce a wide range of skin shades in just one gener-ation of their children.

Prejudice, based on skin color, is therefore stupidas well as sinful. We all must see to it that Dr. Kingsdream becomes a reality that his children one day

F A I T H

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

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

[email protected] e-mail:

[email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Know -- Christ through a loving family for fellowship

Grow -- In Christ through a foundation of discipleship

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

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

SundaySunday School: 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Childrens Church: 11:15 a.m.

WednesdayBible Study: 7 p.m.

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

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

SundayBlessing Up for Church Broadcast

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

Grace Bible Church Child Care: Mon Fri.

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

(Sept. April)Middle & High School Youth

(Call for times)Boy Scout Troop # 255

Mondays at 6:00pm

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

Grand Valley Christian ChurchSecond Street & Parachute AvenueParachute

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

Sunday worship 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our church has been active in servingthe area for 122 years!Come Join Us This Sunday!

The Lighthouse(Assembly of God)1833 S. Battlement ParkwayBattlement Mesa285-7236 or 379-5947

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

ServicesSunday school:

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

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

Ladies Bible study and luncheon:

Tuesday, 12-2 p.m.

Shepherd of the Mesa (WELS)(A member of the WisconsinEvangelical Lutheran Synod)

We worship on the St. JohnCommunity Center Campus (just offof Stone Quarry Road) at 10:00 amon Sunday Mornings and at 7:00 pmon Wednesday Evenings. EveryoneWelcome! Weekly Schedule:Monday9:00 am Ladies Bible Class 9:45 am Kids Club, pre-schoolthrough 2nd Grade1:00 pm 8th Grade Catechism2:00 pm 7th Grade Catechism3:00 pm 3rd through 6th GradeBible HistoryTuesday9:00 am 12 noon Office Hours 7:00 pm Pause to Praise RadioProgram on KSUN 103.9Wednesday9:00 am 12 noon Office Hours 7:00 pm Soup, Sandwiches andScriptureThursday

9:00 am 12 noon Office Hours 7:00 pm Leadership Meeting 3rdThursday of the Month Sunday10:00 am Worship 11:00 am SIS (Sisters in Service)meets the 3rd Sunday of the Month3:00 pm Youth Group meets the 2ndSunday of the Month

Pastor Bill CorneliusPastors Cell Phone (970)-987-3093E-mail [email protected] site:www.shepherdofthemesa.org

Wellspring of Life Churchat Grand Valley Middle School0364 Sipprelle DriveParachute

Pastor David Bartlett

Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.Youth and Childrens Sunday School

210-5795210-5849

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Wheres Redstone?PUBLISHERS NOTE: Wheres Redstone and why should you care? The Grand Valley Echos nine-year old sister, The Crystal Valley Echo, is based in Redstone and is the monthly newspaper forthe Crystal Valley. Besides, Redstone is a perfect, quick getaway for Grand Valleyites. Get toknow your sister: Come visit.

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Children under 5: FREE(FOR GROUP TOURS CALL 970-963-9656)

Tickets available at Tiffany of Redstone, and the Redstone General Store

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Snowshoe Race/Walkcircles the RedstoneCastle Feb. 2By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer

Would you like to get alittle fresh winter airwhile enjoying somebeautiful surroundings?Snowshoers both highlycompetitive and decidedlynot are invited to one ofRedstones favorite winterevents. On the morning ofFeb. 2, snowshoe racersand non-competitivewalkers who just want toenjoy the scenic trail cir-cling the historic Redstone Castle are invited to Redstone for thisfourth annual race and walk.

The event starts at 10 a.m. in the west parking lot of theRedstone Inn. Registration is available on the morning of therace at the Church at Redstone starting at 8 a.m. Pre-registrationcan be completed at Independence Run and Hike located at 586Highway 133 in the La Fontana Plaza in Carbondale.

The 5K (approximately three-mile) course follows a snow-packedsingle lane road alongside the beautiful Crystal River and underneaththe maroon sandstone cliffs that give the Redstone its name.

After crossing the wide-open grounds of the Redstone Castle,the course loops into tall forest and circles back to the RedstoneSki Area or more like the circa-1960 T-bar lift that stands qui-etly abandoned on the property.

The United States Snowshoe Association sanctions the race.A benefit for Hospice of the Valley, registration is $20 andincludes a raffle ticket for one of many donated prizes.

So strap on some snowshoes (available for rent) and come outto Redstone for the day. And for more information, go to red-stonecolorado.com.

REDSTONE ART CENTERNew owners: Michael and Stephanie Askew

888-963-3790 REDSTONEART.COM

For the western adventure of a lifetime

Hourly or full day trail rides Carriage or wagon rides

Pack trips to scenic Avalanche Lake First-class, fully guided or drop camp hunts for elk,

bear, mule deer, mountain goat or bighorn sheep

UNDER SPECIAL USEPERMIT FROM USFSOUTFITTER # 2463

Bolling Jones, OwnerRandy Melton, Outfitter

970-963-1144

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285-9217

120 S. Columbine Ct. Parachute

THE ECHO CLASSIFIEDSFOR RENT:FOR RENT - PARACHUTE: Three bedroom, two and a half bath townhome. Fencedpatio, opposite park and one-car garage in family neighborhood. All appliancesincluding washer/dryer. N/S, security deposit. $850 per month. Call 618-4930.SERVICES:SERVICES: Mike's Home Maintenance Service - Providing home service for theBattlement area. Lawns mowed from $15-35. Leaf removal/gutters cleaned.General home maintenance. Minor plumbing. House painting. Tree trimming andclean-up, $45-70/tree. (Note: Globe willows shed multiple limbs and excess leaves- this can be controlled with correct trimming.) Call Mike 285-9330. 12-3 pdSERVICES: Laptop or desktop all brand repair. Broken screen? Running slow? Blueor black screen? Virus? We provide SALES, REPAIR, TRADE-IN, OR RECYCLING. Wecan fix most problems quickly. Free pick-up and delivery. We accept all creditcards. Call Dick at 250-5154 tfnFOR SALE: FOR SALE: Laptops for Less. Giving a computer as a gift or just need one? Orderfrom COMPUTECH today. Dell, HP and Toshiba laptops from $180 and up. Fullyloaded with programs and guaranteed! We now accept all credit cards. Call Dickat 250-5154. tfnWANTED: WANTED: Cash for your records. Buying and selling old records 33s, 45s and 78s.Clean out your garage and your storage. Jack's Album Attic 285-0215, jacksalbu-mattic.com, [email protected] or [email protected] Helpingto keep the music playing. pd 11-3

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SERVICE DIRECTORYSERVICE DIRECTORY

Health BriefInfluenza confirmed in Mesa County; residents encouraged to receive flu vaccine now

The Mesa County Health Department, Garfield Countys neighboring county,is reporting increased influenza activity, including hospitalizations, testing, andoutpatient doctor visits. It takes up to two weeks for individuals to develop max-imum protection from the influenza vaccine and since it may take up to sixweeks for influenza to spread in a community, this increased activity serves as animportant reminder that it is time to receive an annual flu vaccine if you havenot already done so.

Influenza begins abruptly with fever, chills and body aches. It is also charac-terized by a dry hacking cough, sore throat, and watery eyes. Although influen-za is a respiratory infection, the whole body can be affected.

On average, people who get the flu spend two days in bed and have anoth-er four days of restricted activity, including time away from work. Most recoverin one to two weeks. Mesa County Health Department recommends stayinghome when sick, washing hands frequently and covering the mouth whencoughing to avoid spreading the illness to others.

Complications of influenza include sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitisand pneumonia. Influenza and pneumonia combined are the sixth leading causeof death in the United States. Those at greatest risk of complications frominfluenza include individuals over the age of 65, those with heart, lung, and kid-ney disease, diabetes and other chronic disease; children on chronic aspirin ther-apy; and those with weakened immune systems.

Mesa County Health Department is offering the injectable flu vaccine for $20and the flu mist for $25 if paid at time of service on a walk-in basis at the GrandJunction office located at 510 29 Road. Call 248-6900 for times and appointments.

For the most current flu information please call the Mesa County HealthDepartments pre-recorded information line at 248-6989 or visithealth.mesacounty.us.

Karen Martsolf, Mesa County

live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skinbut by the content of their character.

I am grateful for what I have witnessed in our community throughthe clergy here as well as the police force, fire department, school sys-tem, and civic organizations. Time after time I have seen a pastor orprincipal or teacher or public official demonstrate compassion as wellas non-biased professionalism. They model their belief that all of ourresidents here matter, each is important. While I am not nave to thinkwe have arrived to say we have properly dealt with prejudice, I will sayI am greatly encouraged.

I expect to see Dr. King in heaven with multitudes in white robesfrom every shade imaginable, their skin color enhancing their celestialbeauty. I hope to thank Dr. King personally for wonderfully demon-strating by words and example that we are all the same color, just dif-ferent shades.

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