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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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What a Year!

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During the year that has passed since we began circulation of Grand Junction

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Lifestyle, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with such great people and feel the "pulling together" attitude of what "community" means here.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2021

FEATURES 14 Insanely Good Smoked Pork Ribs One Local’s Secrete

16 Partners of Western Colorado Mentor Program Time to Make a Difference

22 Founding Partners We Thank You

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24 Our Creators Thank You All for Making This Possible.

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

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20 Local Limelight 22 Inspired By 24 Our Contributors 28 Travel Destination 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Bicycle Junction - One Bike Based on the book, "Bicycle Junction" by Chris Brown. It is a Story of romance, time travel, and self discovery in the history of Western Colorado. The History of Grand Junction, Colorado as told through the spokes of a bicycle wheel 1888-2015.

Hazel Miller Concert-Partners Benefit Hazel Miller and the Collective were back in Grand Junction on August 7th. Proceeds benefited Mesa County Partners. Their mission is to make a difference in the lives of young people. Mesa County Partners thanks you for your support for the youth and their families in our community.

1. Hazel Miller! | 2. Volunteers getting “in the groove” | 3. Tie dye triplets! | 4. Toni Heiden-Moran and friends.

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STRiVE Garden Groove Concert STRiVE hosted thier 2nd Garden Groove Concert on July 30th at The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. STRiVE hosts three concerts each summer and the attendees enjoyed a beautiful evening listening to the popular music from the Eagles Tribute Band, The Boys of Summer. All proceeds from the event benefitted STRiVE’s Children’s Program.

Palisade Plunge - Grand Opening The Town of Palisade celebrated the grand opening of the Palisade Plunge Trail, a biking trail that will take riders from atop the Grand Mesa to Palisade. The trail project is a collaboration of Palisade, the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association, and others. COPMOBA has been working on the Plunge trail project for nearly the past 12 years.

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GOOD TIMES

2021 Comp Expo The first year of the 2021 Comp Expo was held at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex. Companies as big as Sig Sauer and as small as Hill People Gear (located on Main St. in Grand Junction) were in attendance. The National Rifle League's National Championship was held over the weekend. This championship brought top competitors from around the world.

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GREAT FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT LOCATIONS + Lincoln Park in the middle of town is a great place for family photos. Trees, playgrounds, benches, and tables all make for great spots! 800 Mantlo Cir, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 + Palisade has several orchards that are fantastic for photos! Barns, peach trees, and endless grapevines are just the beginning of your great photos. Palisade, CO + River Bend Park in Palisade has many great photo opportunities. Especially by the pond! 451 Pendleton St, Palisade, Colorado 81526 + Blaine's Farm Store in Clifton has one of the best barns and greenhouses for some fantastic family photos. 3419 Front St, Clifton, Colorado 81520

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CULINARY CREATIONS

I N S A N E LY G O O D SMOKED PORK RIBS

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TREND SETTER

Mesa County Partners Hazel Miller Concert

TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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PA RT N E R S OF W E S T E R N COLOR A DO M E N T O R PRO GR A M

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CHILDREN ARE GREAT IMITATORS AND OFTEN

As a mentor, Partners asks for 3 hours a week, for a

TIMES THEY ARE IN NEED OF THE PROPER PER-

1 year period. This does not mean finding an extra three

SON IN THEIR LIVES TO IMITATE. The children in our

hours a week. This means bringing a child along with you

valley are no exception. Mesa County Partners knows

in your daily tasks. Your youth partner might want to join

just how important it is for our youth to have good role

you at the gym, bake cookies, play a game of catch with

models in their lives and to have someone to look up to.

you, or go with you while you are walking your dog. Other

Partners has been changing lives for the past 43 years

kids may be hoping to learn to sew or to ride a bike. At

by providing opportunities for the youth in our valley

first, it may seem like a huge commitment but the best

to have mentors. You may have heard of Mesa County

benefit you can give a child is the gift of your time.

Partners mentoring program. You may have even con-

The process of becoming a mentor is simple.

sidered being a mentor but never seemed to find the

Partners will meet with the potential mentor as well as

time to get around to it. The good news is, there is still

the child to see if they are a good fit for each other.

time to make a difference!

For example, if you have horses they may partner you

There is a large group of kids right here in Grand

with a child who is interested in horses, or if you want

Junction who have been recommended to the Partners

a fishing buddy they can partner you with a youth who

program by various medical professionals in the valley.

wants to learn to fish.

By working with Partners, you can become a mentor

Currently, there are about 100 kids who are looking

that can help a special child in our community achieve

for positivity and influence in their lives. Some of these

their goals. Some of the youth in the program have

kids are still waiting on the perfect mentor; they are

goals such as learning to read better, learning to cook,

waiting for you!

getting better attendance at school, or learning how

Having a mentor not only changes the lives of these

to fish, while some have other goals, such as staying

kids but will change your life as well. Are you ready to

out of the juvenile detention center or learning how to

build a lifetime friendship?

find a job. No matter the goals, each and every one of

If you or anyone you know is interested in being a

these children deserves the proper mentor to help see

mentor please give Mesa County Partners a call at 970-

them through.

245-5555. They can get the process started right away!

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

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RICK TAGGERT

RICK TAGGART HAS BEEN A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY SINCE THE EARLY 1980s WHEN HE MANAGED AND LED MARMOT MOUNTAIN WORKS AS ITS CEO, CHAIRMAN, AND CO-OWNER. In the late ‘80s, Rick took the lead of Timberland Company as a Senior Vice-President for a time. After that, he was offered the opportunity to be the CEO of Swiss Army Brands until 2010. After he decided to finish that part of his professional career. he and his wife Deanna realized how much they missed the outdoor life of our Western Slope. Rick contacted Tim Foster and asked if Tim could use his help. Tim replied to Rick by saying “I need you now”, and with that Rick has been working at Colorado Mesa University as a senior manager, teacher of business strategy, management, and marketing ever since. ARTICLE GJ LIFESTYLE STAFF

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Rick and Deanna have made Grand Junction their permanent home and he has served (and currently serves) on the city council as well as serving as mayor for a time. Rick stated that his mother wanted him to give back to the public as well as to students attending our local schools. He took on that commitment and promise, but 4 months before his election his mother passed away. He strives to keep that commitment he made to his mother. Rick is most proud of the Dos Rios Project and the Las Colonias Project. He pushed very hard to get those projects going to help our local economy grow by creating a place businesses would like to come, and opportunities for graduates of CMU to stay in our beautiful valley. His personal goal is to keep the city council unified as much as possible with respect for people and their opinion to avoid the partisanship that is seen in the Nation’s Capitol. CityLifestyle.com/GrandJunction

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

STARTING IN 2020 AND WORKING OUR WAY THROUGH 2021, IT HAS TRULY BEEN A

not have been able to make this publication work without the talents and efforts of our beloved creators. Our talented writers and photographers have really made this publication the gem that it is, and we cannot thank them enough. So without further ado, let us introduce you to those talented people that really helped this magazine come together every month and bring us to our first anniversary!

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THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE.

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Ashlee Ficklin Ashlee loves being a Mom and having fun with whatever they do as a family. She likes to play board games and card games. Ashlee loves the outdoors and taking pictures whenever she can! You can get a hold of her for a photoshoot by emailing her at: ashficklin@gmail.com, phone: 970-765-1566, and you can find her on Facebook at: Ashlee Ficklin Photography.

Jennifer Maxfield Jennifer has had a camera in her hand since she was 5 but started her photography business 5 years ago. She loves all things outdoors and loves our Western Slope. If you would like to schedule a session with Jennifer you can call or text her at 970-234-4060.

Amy Kappler A Colorado native who has spent the majority of her life on the western slope. Her biggest passion is hiking and exploring as much of nature as she can, which led to her photography beginnings about eight years ago. Only in the last few years has she begun to turn her hobbies into a part-time profession, showcasing photos at the Raw Canvas tattoo studio, Copper Club Brewing, and now currently at Monumental Beer Works. Starting a website in 2020, she began to incorporate portrait photography into the natural landscape around her and now enjoys family sessions as much as nature shots. Amy graduated in May with a bachelor’s in Healthy Lifestyles Coaching, so when she isn’t climbing mountains, taking pictures, or freelance writing, she is developing a new career here in Grand Junction. In the meantime, she is also a server at the Ale House GJ, which keeps her active and engaged with her community.

Krista Wisner Krista is a scented candle and herbal tea addict. She also loves historical fiction. Pair them together and it’s heaven on earth. for her! She also enjoys bird watching, crocheting, hiking, paddleboarding, jeeping, camping, and pretty much anything outdoors.

Lisa “Moose” Kral Lisa started Dancing In My Head Photography 10 years ago and there isn’t anything she won’t photograph! She currently lives in Palisade, Colorado with her husband and they spend weekends exploring picturesque small towns of the United States, focusing on Colorado. Lisa says her creative juices flow with the art of photography as she documents “the dance of life.” Every picture represents a choreographed dance engaging the photographer, the camera, the subject, and ultimately, the audience. Lisa’s photos have been exhibited from Illinois to Colorado and you can find them on many of Colorado’s social media sites, in local newspapers, newsletters, blogs, and more. You can contact Lisa on her website: www.dancinginmyhead.com Email: lisagkral@gmail.com Or call her at: (312)-730-7382

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“OUR TALENTED WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE REALLY MADE THIS PUBLICATION WHAT IT IS AND WE CANNOT THANK THEM ENOUGH.” Dr. April Schulte A Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is a leading expert in integrative and collaborative medicine. Author of Save Your Life Now: Your Health is in Your Hands, Dr. Schulte is also the clinic director of Healing Horizons Integrated Health Solutions. Within her practice, Dr. Schulte emphasizes the importance of thinking outside the clinical box and that the key to achieving true health and well-being is by addressing each aspect of our health mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. As an author and speaker, Dr. Schulte’s mission is to empower health care consumers to take charge of their health and free themselves from dependency on pharmaceutical medications, and to advocate for freedom of health choice. You can find Dr. Schulte at draprilschulte.com and her book is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon.

Reubin Corbit Reubin has lived in the valley his whole life and has enjoyed many hobbies. From playing the cello to becoming a voice actor. His current passion is spreading positivity on social media. Currently, you can follow Reubin on TikTok under the username @rcnarrating0 to hear positive poetry to brighten your day. You can also look forward to his audio recording of “As A Man Thinketh” written by James Allen to come out in the near future.

Reagan Holgate Raigan has been a resident of Mesa County for about 7 years now. She has such a love for this community as she is involved in numerous volunteer organizations and loves spending time outdoors with her friends, family, and pets. As a CMU alumnus, she is continuing her writing career venturing off from her blog into writing her first book.

Stacy Atkins Stacy is a certified Spiritual Director and freelance writer living in Battlement Mesa. She enjoys spending time in nature as well as reading and writing. You can contact Stacy at: Stacey@ SomethingDifferentMinistries.org Again, thank you all so much! We have some honorable mentions as well. Thank you, Tracy Hunt, Cleo Olmstead, C. W. Morgan, John Hefner, and everyone else who has contributed in one way or another. We’re excited for this next year of the Grand Junction Lifestyle!

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No Vacancy L o c at i o n : K a n s a s C i t y, M O S u b m i t t e d b y A n g e l a B r o o c k e r d , J o h ns o n Co u nty & Leawo o d Li festyle

Amangani

Another fantastic wedding venue, No Vacancy has a uniquely modern and cozy atmosphere that will enchant guests. It is also a great space to host a retreat or just take a trip on your own. “Book one or ALL of the 8 unique guest rooms and find solitude in the lounge or discover an oasis on the 2nd story courtyard.” —No Vacancy

Amangani

Amangani L o c at i o n : J a c k s o n H o l e , W Y S u b m i t t e d b y K i m b e r Pat t e r s o n , B o is e & M er i d ian Li festyle

No Vacancy

“Evoking the pioneering spirit of the Old West in its redwood and sandstone architecture, the all-season retreat invites guests to discover outdoor adventure and extraordinary natural beauty.” —Amangani So much to see and do! Experiences at the Amangani hotel include wildlife tours, hot air balloon rides, photography workshops, and so much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to get away and experience nature and luxury all in one place.

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Inn on Fifth

Inn on Fifth L o c at i o n : N a p l e s , F L S u b m i t t e d b y S u e C o l l i n s , Naples Li festyle If you’re a fan of Naples, Florida, or you have always wanted to visit, Inn on Fifth is an extended stay hotel that is the perfect way to experience Naples. “Each spacious room features chic furnishings, contemporary design and luxurious bedding, with access to Juliet balconies or terraces for taking in the warm breezes or vibrant streetscape below.” —Inn on Fifth

River House at Odette’s

Inn on Fifth

River House at Odette’s L o c at i o n : N e w t o w n , PA S u b m i t t e d b y S ta c y G r a e b n e r , N ewtown Li festyle “Welcome to River House, where edgy, yet elegant, urban-inspired design elements are seamlessly married with flowing fabrics, bold fixtures, and reclaimed architectural features for an unparalleled riverfront experience.” —River House at Odette’s With nightly live entertainment from local musicians and an extra afternoon performance on Saturdays and Sundays, you don’t have to ever leave the River House at Odette’s to find something to enjoy! Check out their events page to see what else you can plan your trip around. River House at Odette’s

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Hotel Landing L o c at i o n : Way z ata , M N S u b m i t t e d b y D a n a M u r p h y, Lake M i n n eto n ka Li festyle If lake life, Nordic vibes, and boutique shopping and feasting resonate with you, then Hotel Landing in the heart of Minnesota is the perfect elevated destination to escape. “On the shores of Lake Minnetonka, just 15 miles from downtown Minneapolis, you will discover a unique lifestyle destination framed by modern architecture and bustling with urban energy. Check in and experience an elevated travel experience.” -The Hotel Landing

Hotel Landing

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GRAND JUNCTION BEACON FEST

Grand Junction Convention Center 159 Main St, Grand Junction

Immerse yourself in a day of great music, great food, great prizes, and great times. Plus, you’ll learn more

The 2021 Car Show will take place on September 18 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Come check it out!

TOUR OF THE MOON

Downtown Main St. Grand Junction

The Tour of the Moon was made famous in the 1980’s Coors Classic

MESA COUNTY LIBRARIES COMIC CON

and later in the cycling movie American Flyers. Its legacy con-

about the local resources available

Grand Junction Convention Center 159

tinues as one of the premier road

to you in an environment crafted

Main St, Grand Junction

cycling events in the western United

especially for seniors, boomers, and

Mesa County Libraries Comic Con is

States. The Tour starts at 7 am and

their families. From 9 am to 3 pm

a fun, family-friendly event that brings

goes on until 4 pm.

and free admission.

together fans and creators, old and

BREW GRASS 2021 Downtown Palisade

young in celebrating the importance of stories and fandoms that connect us and enrich our lives. Admission is

7TH ANNUAL 96.1 KSTR CHROME & BREWS CAR SHOW

free with a library card or $5 at the door. Kids 10 and under are free!

Reed Park 250 S Maple St, Fruita

Comic Con is 10 am - 6 pm.

Three days of music and a mini

7th Annual 96.1 KSTR Chrome & Brews

Beer fest featuring local indepen-

Car Show powered by A&A Auto

COLORADO MOUNTAIN WINEFEST FESTIVAL

Fruita. The show is from 10 am to 3

dent Breweries. The Main stage will be located next to the Brewery. We will be shutting down W 2nd Street on September 11th for beer vendors and our side

Customs and Color Auto Detailing. September 26th at Reed Park in pm. You can register your car for the show at chromeandbrews.com

Riverbend Park 451 Pendleton St.

stage. Get your tickets today at

Palisade, CO

4thstreetmusicllc.com!

Colorado Mountain Winefest was established in 1992 as the larg-est

fundraiser for the Colorado

LEE BRICE

and support grape growing and

Association for Viticulture & Enology, a non-profit that exists to encour-age

Amphitheater at Las Colonias park

winemaking across the state of

Lee Brice will be making a stop at the

Colorado. From 11 am to 4 pm!

Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park in Grand Junction, CO on Thursday, September 16th, 2021. Tickets start at $39.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, June 18th at 10:00 am.

24-25 ALL DAY FRUITA FALL FEST Downtown Fruita

18 DOWNTOWN CAR SHOW

The

Fruita

Area

Chamber

Commerce is excited to announce the dates for the 2021 Fruita Fall Festival! We look forward to hosting

Main Street Grand Junction

the festival on September 24 & 25 in

Would you like to get in touch with

Vehicle owners bring antique cars,

Downtown

The

us? We would love to hear from you!

muscle cars, classic cars – even

event will feature live music, food

motorcycles and electric cars are

trucks, and a variety of vendors, art-

GrandJunction using the Get In Touch

on display.

ists, and unique sub-events!

link and let us know what you think.

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Fruita,

Colorado.

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2532 Patterson Rd., Ste. 14 Grand Junction, CO 81505 970-628-4888 CKonakis@ShelterInsurance.com CityLifestyle.com/GrandJunction