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This month we look at some of the things that enhance our lives by exploring far and near. Maybe you have a "bucket list" of places you want to go, sights to see and even flavors and smells of cuisine prepared in its native setting. Whether you are a well-traveled adventurer, a lifelong homebody or a novice just beginning to spread your adventurer's wings we hope you enjoy this month's look at some fun things to see and do both far and near. April is also the month of Earth Day when we pay a little closer attention to preserving and being good stewards over the resources found upon the planet we all call home. As an outdoorsman myself I find conservation and efforts to educate myself and others important in preserving a legacy of appreciating the immense variety of lifeforms, the diverse geography and geology and the vast array of climate zones and the nearly limitless range of biodiversity in our world. As you plan your next (or first) adventure I hope you will go into each one with eyes wide open, wonder at the things you see and experience and come back with vivid memories to last a lifetime!

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12 Sharks and Conservation

Lifestyle Letter

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Outdoor Adventure

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One Family's Efforts Now a Three-Generation Legacy

18 Skydiving and Healthy Living Seek Health Through Adventure

24 "Without Exertion"

Tai Chi, Qigong, and Lessons from China

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1-7: The 2022 Annual Banquet for the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce was an amazing event with over 700 people all dressed up for the Clue theme! All the characters from the classic game were well represented by everyone. It was great to reflect on the strength our businesses have and show here in Mesa County, our community really is amazing here. Several people and businesses were honored for their achievements and their contributions to the community. Thanks, Grand Junction Chamber for such a great event! Now the only question is, what's next year's theme going to be? Photography by C.W.Morgan

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Sharks and Conservation One Family's Efforts - Now a Three-Generation Legacy ARTICLE BY JOHN STOKES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN STOKES AND OTHERS

Born in 1973, John Stokes grew up near the golden sands of California and Hawaii. He was introduced to the ocean shortly after he was born and has had a lifelong connection to the ocean and bodies of water throughout his life. Around age five he began snorkeling and free diving and then became SCUBA certified in 1992. He is currently pursuing certification as a Dive Master on the way to obtaining Tech Diver certification. He also holds a Rescue Diver certification. His diving adventures include Pacific beaches in Hawaii (every island), California, Oregon, Alaska, three

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locations in Mexico plus Canada. Gulf of Mexico locations include Texas and Eastern Mexico and he’s completed dives in the Atlantic, including South Carolina. Inland dives include the Great Lakes and countless rivers around the globe. With experience SCUBA and free diving in three oceans, John has even been on river diving excursions in the Vladimir region of Russia shortly after the close of the Cold war. He has had a strong interest in sharks from a young age but didn’t see his first shark in the wild until 1992 (the same year his family moved to Grand Junction),

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while diving off the coast of Santa Cruz Island in California. A blue shark swam by, made a big circle, then disappeared into a kelp bed. It was: “amazing, curious and harmless, beautiful and graceful!” John grew up closely acquainted with Ralph Collier who founded the Shark Research Committee in 1963. Ralph was also his dad’s best friend in high school. Darrell Stokes (John’s dad) is one of the original members of the Committee and has been involved with shark conservation and research projects far and wide ever since. Ralph Collier is one of the foremost shark biologists in the world. He’s also regarded as the leading authority and top white shark biologist in the Pacific. They got their start by going out on barges at night, catching sharks and then turning them over to biologists for examination. True pioneers, no doubt. As their scientific studies have advanced, it is now quite rare to find research done by conservationists where sharks are deliberately killed for study purposes. Sharks are often collected from fishing or shark nets where they have become entangled. Much of what happens to create imbalance in the earth’s ecosystems is caused by humans’ indiscriminate use of resources in irresponsible ways. For example, trawlers dragging the ocean floor for shrimp kill countless other species, often without regard for what is being removed along with the intended species. Terms like sustainably caught and responsibly harvested frequently disregard the often-irreparable harm done to species not considered “threatened”. Truthfully, harvesting just the sexually mature can be as devastating to an ecosystem as dredging a swath that takes every species encountered as in the case of bottom dragging trawlers. Sharks are the housekeepers of the ocean. They cull the weak, old and sick and allow the strong, healthy and sexually In a shark cage

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“When compared to swimming with the sharks, honestly, what is there to fear?”

mature of the many species around them to thrive. Humans either take too many mature of a species or act without any selective process to preserve the rest of the ecosystem. It happens on land too. The point, true responsibility means recognizing the consequences and making corrections to how we interact with nature, especially when we are so dependent upon it. Consider this: the majority of the earth’s oxygen supply is produced by tiny micro-organisms called diatoms in the oceans covering more than 70 percent of our planet’s surface. Like to breathe? Protecting the oceans is the best way to assure we all get to keep doing that. Guadeloupe Island is a rustic volcanic formation 180 miles southwest of Ensenada Mexico; a truly amazing place. It rises 14,000 feet from the ocean floor and ends with 4,000 feet of that mass above sea level. With great cooperation between Mexico and the scientific community, ocean conservation efforts around Guadeloupe Island, continue to make great strides. With a Mexican naval base on the island, it is under constant protection from those who might cause

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its ecosystems any harm. As a protected island it is illegal to land there and very difficult to get permission to conduct any research from shore. Each year the largest female white sharks on earth gather around Guadeloupe Island to find a mate. Females as large as 17-18 feet in length are often seen and some, like two known as Deep Blue and Holla Girl which are 22-23 feet long are rarely seen and estimated to be around 50 years old. Some wonder how certain sharks can be identified year after year. Researchers have discovered that the mottling of the skin color along the transition between dark and light is as unique to these individual sharks as fingerprints are to humans. Recently John was interviewed on a local radio program called “That’s Good News”. In the interview he spoke about people’s curiosity toward his shark conservation activities as a long time Western Colorado resident. He told the reporter that his passion for this work is the driving force behind his daily work as a contractor operating in the Grand Valley and Roaring Fork Valley markets. John owns High Valley Enterprises and intends to eventually retire to shark conservation and research. Joined by his daughter, Lauren Stokes – age 14 - on a recent leopard shark research project, they now share a three-generation legacy of caring for some of nature’s greatest wonders. Her dad says, “she’s all in”. John visits Guadeloupe Island every year, except 2018 when a heavy storm caused 16 foot seas and 2020, when COVID restrictions broke that pattern. John travels to Guadeloupe Island with Islander Charters, the premier boat featured on the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week and numerous other shows on National Geographic, History and Discovery Channels. A friend who has been on several expeditions to Guadeloupe Island with John, Matt Sabo, shared this quote from John: “Look what we’ve done to creation. Take a few moments and reflect on how poorly we treat one another. When compared to swimming with the sharks, honestly, what is there to fear?” These efforts to understand nature, restore balance - when it can be done – and to understand each other better, lie at the heart of why this work

“It’s heartening to watch as a group of people from extremely diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and opinions gather year after year to share this experience and come away with a singular feeling of fellowship.”

is so important for our world and for the people and creatures who share it. Matt Sabo said this about his own experiences with these expeditions, “Having completed my fourth trip to Guadeloupe Island, I am now convinced the way to achieve world peace is to have everyone spend time together in a shark cage. It’s heartening to watch as a group of people from extremely diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and opinions gather year after year to share this experience and come away with a singular feeling of fellowship.” With so many shark enthusiasts from around the world taking part in these excursions, building awareness about how important their efforts are, and seeking out new and better ways to share the message, the next generation – including Lauren Stokes – is equally committed to turning the tide in favor of a healthier planet, more responsible use of the earth’s resources and greater awareness of consequences – both beneficial and destructive – tied to the actions of the one species that can choose to preserve all others and restore order where it has been disrupted.

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Did you know skydiving makes you healthier? Relax, you don’t have to skydive to be healthy, but like many other adventures that bring you outside your comfort zone, a new adventure can enhance health. Whether it is walking along a new path in town, taking up a craft, choosing a different form of exercise, or embracing traditional adventures such as river rafting, studies show such adventure-seeking activities strengthen the brain, bolster self-confidence, lower anxiety, modulate the immune system and improve cardiovascular health. No matter how big or small, taking adventures does wonders for the mind, body, and spirit. CONTINUED >

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The adage “use it or lose it” applies to all aspects of our health. When it comes to our brain health, choosing new mental activities creates new synapses in the brain because we are learning. According to Abigail Marsh, PhD, of Georgetown University, adventuring outside of our normal activities also strengthens existing neural pathways, thereby making us mentally sharper. Furthermore, adventurous choices also activate the reward centers of the brain. Therefore, new adventures can bring fun and a sense of accomplishment, whilst making you smarter. Choosing adventure in nature has additional health benefits. Miyazaki, a physiological anthropologist in China, performs studies on people who spend time in the forest. His research has shown that leisurely walks in nature can lead to a decrease in the stress hormone cortisol, as well as decreases in heart rate and blood pressure, providing a sense of contentment and calm. Miyazaki also found that hiking significantly increases white blood cell count, thereby enhancing our body’s ability to fight off pathogens. Last year, I took on a new hobby and started gardening. I experienced the mental stretch of learning something new, reaped the benefits of feeling rewarded with each new sprout and vegetable growing, and felt the soreness in my muscles with moving my body in a new way to tend to the garden. I can honestly say I hadn’t felt that kind of happiness in quite a long time. I chose to branch out from my regular homemaker and working routines, and it paid off in strides! My grandmother taught me “Inch by inch it’s a cinch. Yard by yard it’s too hard.” While some of us may go skydiving, others may choose to reach outside their comfort zone one step at a time by choosing activities that are on the ground first. Either way, you are bound to reap the benefits. I recommend choosing a new activity that aligns with a particular interest you may have. Be adventurous and be well, my friends!

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“WITHOUT EXERTION” TAI CHI, QIGONG, AND LESSONS FROM CHINA

There are so many reasons to visit China. Some visitors seek the captivating temples, others the beautiful country and some come to explore the cultures of different regions. My purpose in visiting China was to immerse myself in Tai Chi (Taiji) and Qigong. I wanted to learn more and practice at the birthplace of Taiji. The most provoking experiences of my trip were the morning visits to the cities’ local parks. It’s in these giant parks where I encountered China. The parks are their gym and people gather to exercise together in their own little “communities” dotted throughout the park. One morning, I could see in the distance a group of young people harmoniously practicing Taiji together as if being carried by an invisible current. On closer inspection, I saw that these “young people” were actually retired adults. Their balance and flexibility were amazing; I was totally mesmerized! A few of them waved me over to join them and with hand gestures and smiles, they made a space for me. I joined and we moved together in fluid, effortless movements, spiraling and circling together like a murmuration of slow-flying sparrows. This experience repeated itself in different parks and I learned Taiji is generally appreciated by older people; it takes age and practice to enjoy the benefits of Taiji, namely to reside in a state called Wu Wei, meaning, “without exertion”. I admit this is a challenging idea to grasp, coming from the west, where more exercise is better, but there’s another healthier view held in Taiji circles that “the only sin is excess”. CONTINUED >

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After more trips to China, I wanted to practice and share Qigong / Tai Chi with my neighbors in Grand Junction. There is now an established local clan of beginning enthusiasts who practice three days a week at Sherwood Park. We practice on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:00 on the north end of Sherwood Park. If you’d like to join us, just look for a group of youthful and happy people. Put on comfortable clothing and come!

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As an avid fan of exploration, I have accumulated numerous travel books and bucket lists of locations I would like to see someday. The world is full of so many different landscapes and beautiful places, it is hard to know where to start. With Covid-19 affecting international travel in recent years, my explorations have been focused around all the beauty here in the United States. One foolproof method of seeing some of the most beautiful places in the country is to visit national parks. To date, I have visited 29 of them, each one full of unique beauty. From enormous trees in Redwoods, Kings Canyon and Sequoia, to epic mountain views in Glacier and Mt. Rainier, to the unique geysers in Yellowstone, to beautiful desert hoodoos in Bryce Canyon, the CONTINUED >

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variety of sites is astounding. And for those like me that live in Grand Junction, several are only a day trip away. Colorado is home to four parks: Rocky Mountain, Great Sand Dunes, Mesa Verde, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Utah is home to the “Mighty 5” parks: Canyonlands, Arches, Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef. All 9 of these parks can easily be visited by GJ residents over a weekend (or perhaps a three-day weekend) and there are still more that are easily visited in Arizona, Nevada and Wyoming. Each park is loaded with hikes, scenic drives and viewpoints, wildlife, and endless photo opportunities. Some of my favorite hikes that are all roughly 5 hours from Grand Junction are: 1. The Narrows, Zion National Park. This gorgeous slot canyon hike requires walking through water for the majority of it

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which feels amazing in the summer heat! The high canyon walls carved by years of water are a lovely experience. 2. Fairyland Loop, Bryce National Park. Walking for miles through funky hoodoos feels like being on another planet! This trail is one of many in the park with amazing views that curve and dip down into the hoodoos as well as wind back up above them for multiple perspectives. 3. Emerald Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park. For a quintessential RMNP experience, this hike passes several lakes with high peaks in the background. It can get somewhat crowded but for good reason: The park is nestled in the mountains right by the town of Estes Park which is a great place to stop and grab some food. So, pick a park. Pick a hike. And go explore some of the country’s most beautiful places!

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Lance Burton and Friends

AVALON THEATER 645 MAIN ST R E E T | 6 :0 0 P M Lance Burton is widely considered by his peers to be the greatest stage Magician of the past century. As magic historian Mike Caveney has stated; “Take every Magician in the world, line them up and give them each twelve minutes…Lance Wins!” Contact the Avalon Theater for tickets. A P RIL 8T H

Mesas to Monuments Quilt Show

GRAN D J UN CTION CON VEN TI O N C E NT E R 1 5 9 MA I N ST R E E T | 1 0 :0 0 A M Hundreds of quilts of all varieties plus 22 quilting and craft vendors from 5 states. Antique bed turning 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. Antique quilt auction April 9th after 2:30 p.m. Visit sunsetslopequilters.com. Admission $5.00, 12 and under free. A P RIL 1 0 T H

Elevate Kids Fun Run

LAS COLON IAS PAR K, 1461 RIV E R F R O NT DR I V E , G R A ND J UNC T I O N, C O 8 1 5 0 1 | 1 :0 0 P M This event is for all ages and all abilities. Come out and take a step to help kids in Grand Junction by participating in the 2.5K, 5K, or 10k distance. The run/walk will start at 1. Proceeds benefit Elevate Kids, an organization that is raising money to support Kids Aid and the expansion of Intermountain Adventist Academy. A P RIL 1 2 T H

Artist in Residence

970W EST STUDIO AT 502 OUR AY AV E | 1 0 :30 A M Jill Burkey is a poet, writer, and editor living on the Western Slope of Colorado. Drop in during Jill's Meet & Greet hours to see what she's working on or to get more information about the artist in residence programs.

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Arbor Day Fest

LIN COLN PARK, G RAN D J UN CT I O N | 1 2:0 0 P M Celebrate earth day with this premier outdoor festival! Listen to live music while you try out the valley’s food trucks and sip on Colorado craft beer. Tons of kid’s activities, touch a truck, and artisan booths. Learn from the valley’s arborists and participate in a raffle! Event starts at 12pm and goes until 5pm. A P RIL 23 RD - 2 4 T H

Barrel into Spring

PA LISADE | 11:00 AM Join seven Grand Valley wineries for Barrel into Spring April 23 & 24! Enjoy a self-guided tour at seven wineries across the Grand Valley with food & wine samples and discounts on wine and other products. Attendees will pick up their tasting glass, passport, and wristband at their preassigned starting winery. Call 970-464-0111 for ticket information.

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