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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2021 PUBLISHER

Scott Fairbanks | scott.fairbanks@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Home - The Heart of Community

Garrett Gross | garrett.gross@lifestylepubs.com INTERN

Braiden Priest

ONE YEAR AGO, I WAS PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOME BUILDERS

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ASSOCIATION EXPO. Saturday afternoon, at 4 pm the convention center gave

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every booth a letter instructing all the venders to shut down and load out their booth

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contents. A brief window of time would be given the following morning for those with the largest displays to remove the rest of their exhibits. Since then nearly everyone has seen a lot more time at home. It's remarkable how much has changed and how much hasn't in that time period. I recently attended a Chamber of commerce function where everyone I met really seemed to enjoy the feeling of togetherness that seems to have been so challenged

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Amy Kappler, Krista Whisner, Reuben Corbett, Stacey Atkins CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Amy Kappler, John Hefner, Jennifer Maxfield, Ashlee Ficklin, Lisa “Moose” Levy Kral, C. W. Morgan

in the year we have just passed through. With Spring coming on, St. Patrick's Day approaching and Valentine's just past, hopefully feelings of renewal and anticipation help "home" to remain the anchor for things that make this exceptional community we live in truly grand. It's that tie to the best things of home, friends, family and our "favorite things" that can bring us all a little inspiration in Springtime.

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As we notice things we enjoy or things we want to improve in our homes and gardens,

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as we make plans and then "spruce up" to turn vision into reality, there's something

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very fulfilling about that process. Whether you are an experienced do-it-yourselfer

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or prefer to hire others with the skill and know-how to make your home dreams

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reality, there are great options right here in our community.

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May your vision for home bring you that sense of accomplishment, new memories with friends and family and many dreams-come-true, as your plans become reality! Scott Fairbanks, Publisher

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2021

FEATURES 12 Cabin Fever Amy’s Remedies Get Out and Play

16 Julie Adams, Owner of Lifestyle Living Real Estate: Making Your Lifestyle Dreams Come True

20 Haining Home Services -40 Degrees Warms Grand Junction

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24 Warren Dettmer The Man, His Plans, A Legacy of Service

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GET OUT AND PLAY - REMEDIES FOR THE ADVENTUROUS

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got cabin fever?

Ca bi n fever is easi ly remed ied here. A n a bu nda nce of

h i k i ng t ra i ls su r rou nds th is lovely va l ley, ma ny of wh ich ra rely see more tha n a ha nd f u l of t ravelers a day.

2020 WAS A PRETTY UNIQUELY INTENSE YEAR. We have

The same amount of time driving south instead of west will

all grown used to carrying masks, keeping our distance, staying

take you to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. A short drive outside

home, and missing out on contact with our friends and family.

of Montrose, this is an underrated and uncrowded park that sees

As the months continue to pass in this fashion, many of us are

few visitors in the winter. While some of the trails are likely snow-

starting to experience that stir-crazy feeling that often comes in

packed, proper gear can make them accessible. Snowshoes can

the spring . . . But on a whole new level entirely. Well, fear not!

help navigate the area with the assistance of poles. Even if hiking

Cabin fever is easily remedied here. An abundance of hiking

appears to be impossible on a day you visit, the view alone is

trails surrounds this lovely valley, many of which rarely see more

worth a trip out of the house. Certain spots in this expansive can-

than a handful of travelers a day. Many of these trails are com-

yon only see daylight for half an hour a day, hence the name Black

pletely accessible in the winter. For the snow-filled days, there are

Canyon. It is sharp, jagged, and truly a sight to see. It can easily be

plenty of snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing

visited in a day, with several spots to enjoy lunch along the way.

options on Grand Mesa. As long as you don’t mind throwing on a

For those who want to make their getaway last the weekend,

few extra layers, it’s easy to get out in the fresh air and enjoy some

the options grow! To the south lies the San Juan Mountains,

exercise away from civilization.

which are home to the magical mountain towns of Silverton,

With Moab only a couple of hours away, hiking in the Arches

Crested Butte, Telluride, Ouray, and more. Each of these desti-

and Canyonlands is usually much less crowded this time of year

nations has unique qualities, beauty worth seeing, and plenty

and more enjoyable than in the triple-digit heat of mid-summer!

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T he beaut y of the Gra nd Va l ley, a nd my persona l favor ite pa r t of l iv i ng

here, is that a l l of these

st u n n i ng mou nta i n tow n gems a re th ree hou rs

away or less. You ca n

l itera l ly pick a d i rect ion, d r ive a few hou rs a nd

f i nd you rsel f i n a lovely

place that is su re to help you sha ke of f you r ca bi n fever blues!

ski mountain, as well as several snowshoe trails just

ski mountain, accessible by a free year-round gondola.

outside of town. The colorful downtown area has an

Each part of Telluride has a handful of excellent eating

incredible selection of restaurants and cafes, along with

spots and bars. Change directions again and go a few

a unique distillery: Montanya Rum.

hours east, and you’ll find yourself in the majestic Rocky

Ouray is known as the little Switzerland of America, because of its stunning views and is home to multi-

Mountains, where another collection of excellent mountain towns await you!

ple hot springs experiences. There are the main hot

The beauty of the Grand Valley, and my personal favor-

springs: Ouray Hot Springs, which is great for fam-

ite part of living here, is that all of these stunning mountain

ilies; the Wiesbaden, an underground vapor cave/

town gems are three hours away or less. You can literally

spring that is usually much more private; and the Box

pick a direction, drive a few hours and find yourself in a

Canyon Lodge, which has several smaller hot tub style

lovely place that is sure to help you shake off your cabin

springs for individual guests. Telluride is another great

fever blues! So, pack the car, pick a direction, and go!

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MAKING YOUR LIFESTYLE DREAMS COME TRUE

JULIE ADAMS, REAL ESTATE BROKER AND OWNER OF LIFESTYLE LIVING REAL ESTATE IN GRAND JUNCTION, HAS A UNIQUE PHILOSOPHY ABOUT REAL ESTATE WHICH IS REFLECTED BY THE INTRIGUING NAME. Julie has lived in Grand Junction since childhood and as a teenager was already interested in selling homes. After working in banking she transitioned agent for other companies she held on to her entre-

Julie’s favorite success story was bringing her

preneurial spirit and her vision of creating her own

husband’s lifestyle living dream to fruition. When

real estate company, which she started in 2012.

the pandemic began, they realized it was the

The vision of Julie’s business revolves around

perfect time for them to build their own home. In

her philosophy that home selection is key to

their dream lifestyle, they love hosting friends and

creating the desired lifestyle. If a client loves

family in their home for movie or game nights,

mountain biking, she helps them find a home

cooking dinner together, and celebrating holi-

near biking trails. Another client might enjoy

days. Her husband wanted easy access for play-

playing golf, so she directs them to homes in golf

ing golf, whereas Julie wanted a park nearby so

communities. She enjoys the challenge of finding

she could enjoy frequent walks. It was important

the perfect place for her clients to call “home.”

for her to show, not just tell, her husband how her

Oftentimes clients doubt that the perfect home

business philosophy of making dream lifestyles

for them exists or is within their reach. She has

a reality for her clients fulfills her own dreams,

the privilege of helping turn dreams into reality.

which she did in a big way. Being a real estate broker fits hand in glove with the rest of Julie’s life, which is focused on relationships, experiences, and memories. Her clients often become her friends and are grateful for the time she gets to spend with each one. Every morning, Julie looks forward to meeting new people and making new friends in the day ahead. The Grand Valley community is especially important to Julie and she offers support in any way she can. If you have an event that needs a sponsor reach out to her at JulieAdamsGJ@ gmail.com. Of course, if you are interested in buying or selling a home give her a call to discuss your lifestyle goals so she can help make your dreams come true. JULIE ADAMS, REAL ESTATE BROKER Owner Lifestyle Living Real Estate JulieAdamsGJ@gmail.com 750 Main Street, Unit 107

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business. Jim had always dreamed about being self-employed, so this was a great opportunity for him and his family. Upon purchasing the air side of the company, Jim changed the name to Airtech. A few years after acquiring Airtech, Jim was able to expand his business further when the Blevins family, the current owners of the plumbing side of Haining, were ready to hang up their hats and retire as well. This allowed Jim to also step into that division of the business and begin his new adventure as the owner of both entities. IT ALL STARTED ONE BONE-CHILLING FEBRUARY DAY IN

Since procuring both businesses, Jim has also brought his fam-

NORTH DAKOTA. Jim Hopkins had recently attended a trade school

ily on board. When you visit what is now Haining Home Services &

where he found his passion for heating and cooling, and he was at

Airtech you not only get Jim, but you also get his family, and I can

home during spring break. The temperature outside that day was

attest that it is truly a great atmosphere to be in.

-40 °F, and he was freezing. Fast forward a few days later, Jim found

In his effort to make Haining Home Services & Airtech number

himself in a much warmer climate. He had arrived in our beautiful

one, Jim decided that he needed to be able to ensure that all of his

Valley on a balmy 70-degree day. As you can imagine, this was a

employees were fully trained with all of the latest and greatest tech-

drastic thermal change, and it did not take Jim long to fall in love

nology and information. According to Jim’s son, Richard, when hiring,

with Grand Junction’s much warmer temperatures. One day, as Jim

they of course look for skills and talents, but also work ethic, and

was rounding a corner in Palisade, he laid his eyes on the stunning

they make sure that those they hire are people they can trust. In fact,

fully bloomed apricot trees. At that moment, Jim felt like he found

when you contract Haining Home Services & Airtech for any of your

his paradise and the place he wanted to call home. Another benefit

HVAC or plumbing needs, you can rest assured that you are getting

to Grand Junction was the small-town feel that comes along with it.

someone in your home who is fully knowledgeable in the service you

Being from a small town in North Dakota, Jim wanted to ensure that

are requiring. The Haining team also finds it important to take at least

the town he lived in had the same quaint feel, and was a safe place

an hour, three days each week, to devote to training and building up

to raise his family. Lucky for us, Jim decided to stick around and has

the skills of all their employees. No matter how long they have been

been serving our community ever since.

with the company, they understand the importance of continuing

Upon moving here, Jim took a job with a small refrigeration

their education and are proud to do so in house.

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company. As a young service tech, Jim got a lot of gratification in repairing equipment and machinery, that other technicians here in the Valley were not able to fix. It was not long before he had the reputation as the one person in the Valley who could fix the equipment and get the job done right. Three years later, he received a job offer to begin working with the Haining family, and from there, the rest is history. Once Jim was on board on this new venture with the Haining family, the business began to grow at a rapid pace. Because of this, they decided to divide the company into two separate divisions. Haining now had an air side of the company and a plumbing side. Haining Plumbing & Heating was expanding, and there was nowhere to go but up! Jim and Ken Haining ran the heating & refrigeration side of the company successfully for 19 years together, at which time Ken decided to leave the company, and Jim was able to step up and take over the

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register to become a member of their Comfort Club, you will receive free Spring & Fall services on your equipment. You will also get priority in scheduling, lower diagnostics fees as well as discount pricing on repairs. As my interview was wrapping up, we started to talk about Covid-19. I think it is hard to go anywhere nowadays, without that subject being brought up, but I am sure glad that it was. Jim and his family talked to me about how blessed they were to be an essential service and how honored they are to be able to serve you through everything that has been From the beginning, Jim and his family have done their

going on with this pandemic. With the virus running rampant

best to make sure that they have 100% customer satisfac-

recently, you might have seen a thing or two on the news,

tion. This has led to a lot of word of mouth, along with repeat

or you may have read a recent article on the importance of

customers that they have had for generations! With a com-

indoor air quality. Haining Home Services & Airtech is proud

pany like this, it is no surprise that their company’s mission

to say that they have many products that can help keep your

statement is, “Making the community a better place every

home safe with their ventilation systems, filtration systems,

day.” This ensures that the company always puts you first.

and appliances that will aid in killing the virus in the air and on

According to Jim’s daughter, Melissa, their daily goal is to

surfaces. If this is something you are interested in adding to

make sure that you are getting the services you want and

your systems in your home, then be sure to give them a call!

deserve. By training up their employees properly, you can

I really enjoyed my time with the Hopkins family. I appreci-

rest assured that they will verify your equipment is safe and

ated hearing about their love for what they do, as well as their

efficient, they will not try to sell you something you don’t

love for our community. In just a short time with them, I can

need, and they are trained to give you accurate information

attest to how well they know this business and how to better

to help you maintain your systems.

care for your HVAC & plumbing needs.

During the interview, Richard, also touched on their multi-division service company and everything they offer. With Haining, you can find full heating, cooling, and plumbing services. They specialize in installation and repair, and they also offer design and engineering. All employees are fully licensed with the State of Colorado or they are North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certified. Since these are yearly certifications, it ensures that the employees stay up to date with all aspects of their field. As most of you know, owning a home has a lot of advantages. But it can have a lot of disadvantages too. There is a lot of maintenance and upkeep when you are a homeowner. One way that Haining Home Services & Airtech is there to help you out, is with their members-only Comfort Club. When you

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The Haining team also finds it important to take an hour, three days each week to devote to training and building up the skills of all of their employees. No matter how long they have been with the company, they understand the importance of continuing their education and are proud to do so in house.

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Warren Dettmer Long-Time Local Entrepreneur ARTICLE REUBEN CORBETT PHOTOGRAPHY JENNIFER MAXFIELD

LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES IN GRAND JUNCTION COME AND GO REGULARLY, OFTENTIMES WITHOUT LEAVING MUCH OF AN IMPRESSION ON THE LOCALS. Some, however, have been around for so long, they have become a fixture, almost like a landmark, here in the Valley. Sticks and Stones and Fort Knox RV Storage, owned and operated by long time entrepreneur Warren Dettmer, are two such businesses that have been a familiar sight in Grand Junction for many years. Warren was born in 1951 in Stanley, Wisconsin. He grew up on a farm in Boyd, Wisconsin. In 1977, at the age of twenty-six, and after seven and a half years of serving in the Army, Warren decided to leave Wisconsin and take up farming with his father-in-law out here in Grand Junction. For the next two years, farming proved to be less than profitable. To make ends meet, Warren took his first foray into business ownership and he started a construction and demolition company with his father-inlaw called Lockert and Dettmer. Finding initial success, they left farming behind and went full-time into the new business. 24

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“He bel ieves that positive at tit ude has seen h i m th roug h ever y ha rdsh ip he’s been th roug h, a nd it ’s the key to keepi ng h is busi nesses goi ng for a l l these yea rs.” CityLifestyle.com/GrandJunction

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Warren soon realized that the company trucks were running empty on the way to jobs out in Delta and Montrose. He discovered that he could haul and deliver landscaping supplies instead. This way, his trucks were always running full. Thus, in 1980, Sticks and Stones was born. Two years later, not long after purchasing his spring inventory, Warren was faced with his most difficult economic setback. On May 2, 1982, known by those who remember it as the infamous “Black Sunday,” Exxon backed out of its oil shale project. Overnight, 2,300 employees lost their jobs, and another several thousand residents would leave the Valley over the next year or two. Warren had to struggle to sell off his inventory. To keep from losing the company, he was forced to close his doors. For the next seven years, the only business he ran was Lockert and Dettmer. Finally, in 1989, Sticks and Stones was able to reopen its doors. For the next 32 years, Warren would satisfy countless customers, fulfilling all of their landscaping needs. During that period, Sticks and Stones would move locations twice, and Warren would start another business: Fort Knox RV & Boat Storage which takes up three acres next to Sticks and Stones. Despite his success with his businesses, Warren has also endured numerous personal challenges throughout his life, several of which nearly claimed his life. When he was eleven years old, he was in a car wreck that broke both of his femurs and put his head through the windshield. He spent three months in the hospital immobilized in traction. In 2010, while flying his helicopter, the engine died due to a plugged vent line, causing the “helo” to fall some 30 feet to the ground. In 2013, Warren was diagnosed with cancer. Since then, he has endured 44 rounds of radiation treatment. When asked how he felt about all the things he’s gone through, Warren didn’t offer any complaints. He said, “Life is good, I’m happily married and I have a good family.” Growing up on a farm, he said he learned that, “you just got up and went to work.” He believes that positive attitude has seen him through every hardship he’s been through, and it’s the key to keeping his businesses going for all these years.

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VEYOR OF THE GLAM AND COZY.

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Lady Luck Original Art by Glenna Adkins @glennaart

Chandelier: Kichler Nye 14.75” 6 Light Chandelier

Season 3 | Episode 12

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EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO COVID-19

SUNDAYS SUNDAY SKINS GAME AT NOON

for information about purchasing tick-

LENDON JAMES & THE HWY 34 BAND (FREE SHOW)

begins at 7:30 pm.

ets or go to warehouse2565.com to

Warehouse 25-sixtyfive

Lendon and the boys are ready and they added a fiddle… Gonna get a lot of

Chipeta golf course

Western up in here at the Warehouse!

Need another excuse to come out and

The show starts at 8 pm!

play on the weekends? Chipeta is now offering a skins game on Sundays! Come join our group at noon. $10 buy-in for the game and gross skins paid out, come and test your luck! Starting Sunday at

purchase tickets online. The show

22-23 GRAND VALLEY CLIMBING SPRING BREAK CAMPS Grand Valley Climbing

This two-day camp helps campers build

SOUTHSIDE HIGHWAY (FREE SHOW)

Valley Climbing welcomes new visitors,

their climbing skills under the supervision of dedicated skilled coaches. Grand

Warehouse 25-sixty five

new friends, and returning members. We

Morgan, Randy, and the gang of

offer an intro to bouldering, top-roping,

Southside Highway are quickly becom-

warm-ups, games, and team-building

ing the hottest band around, and if you

activities. Rental gear will be provided.

want to make sure ya have a table y’all

Contact Grand Valley Climbing for

ROTARY SNOWBALL SWEEPSTAKES

better call 970-628-4321! The show

details. For ages 5 - 12.

starts at 7:30 pm.

noon and continues on every Sunday through the month of March.

Powderhorn Mountain Resort

The Rotary Club of Grand Junction is honored to be hosting the 2021 Rotary Snowball Sweepstakes, a Rotary event that supports several non-profit orga-

TWENTY HANDS HIGH (FREE SHOW)

JON WOLFE

Warehouse 25-sixtyfive

CW and the gang are heading back over

Powderhorn’s Wonder Bump, and while

Jon Wolfe bringing that sweet country

the hill for a night of LIVE COUNTRY

attending, purchase tickets for a chance

sound for a great night of Live real

music! Come early and stay late. These

to win up to $5,000.00. Tickets can be

Country Music only at the Warehouse!

guys put on one heck of a show! The

purchased from a Rotary member. The

Grab your tickets and let’s get a little

show begins at 7:30 pm.

event starts at 11 am.

western up in here. Call 970-628-4321

nizations. Come see 100 balls roll down

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