St. George Health & Wellness September October 2015

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Amber Green Winner of the 2014 St. George Marathon

INSIDE: Why They Run Positive on Purpose: Overcoming a Bias Toward Negativity Road Trips for the Soul

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Health – continued

Peak Performance – Functional StrengthTraining 12 Bicycle Trail Review: Three Peaks 15 4 Habits of Fit People 16 Senior Scene: Discount Days in St. George 18 DSU Athlete Highlight: Kenny You 20 Cindy Gilmore: Passion of a Lifetime Athlete 22 CrossFit Dixie: Community, Coaching, and Results 24 Why They Run 26 Floating Through the Space Between 28

Nutrition

Local Seasonal Sensations 31 Making a Case For Carbohydrates and Fats 32 Agriculture Update: We Rise in Fall Dining Guide 37

Road Warrior’s Guide in the Battle for Good Health 58 Teeth in a Day & Joey’s Story 60 Unexpected Muscle Spasm Relief 62 Positive on Purpose: Overcoming a Bias Toward Negativity 66 Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? 68 Shingles – Treating Pain from Acute Herpes Zoster 70 JustServe.org Helps Volunteers Find Ideal Projects in Our Communities 72

Financial Hallmarks of a Healthy Corporate Culture 76 Her Pride is Rooted in Downtown Do You Have 27 Seconds 82 How Seniors are Saving: Is a Reverse-Mortgage Loan Right for You? 84 Talking to Adult Children about Money 86 Growing Pains 88

September/october 2015 On The Cover: Amber Green, winner of the 2014 St. George Marathon. Photo courtesy of Ben Braten.

Culture 80

Snow Canyon: The Making of a Marvel 92 What DXATC Did For Me, and What It Can Do For You 105 Local Hero: Marc Mortensen 106 DSU Sears Art Museum Gallery: Where the Art Is 109

Mind/Body 34

Let the Memories Begin on a Disney Vacation 90

Health Healthcare in America – Part V: Treating the Whole Person, Part II 38 Dementia: How is Hearing Loss Connected? 41 Overuse Injuries of the Foot and Ankle 42 Osteoarthritis Doesn’t Have to Stop You! 45 Brain Training 46 Hooray for Eyes! 49 Atrial Fibrillation 50 It Takes a Village 53 Fat Loss Mindset: Work Smarter, not Harder 55 Staying Young Under the Desert Sun 56

Setting Healthy Boundaries Just Breathe 96 Balancing Self-Care with Helping Others 98

Teacher Classroom Grants Making a Difference 111 16th Annual Art in Kayenta Festival 112 Road Trips for the Soul 114 DSU: Meet Your Board of Trustees 116 81st Annual Lions Dixie Round Up 117

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Departments

Family Washington County Solid Waste Introduces Curbside Recycling Mammary Tumors in Dogs 102 Programs for Children at Summit Athletic Club 103

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Mayoral Message 8 We Are Dixie – Letter from the President 10 Calendar of Events 118 Quick Resource Guide 120 Featured Directory Listings 121

Aware: conscious; well informed; responsive to conditions; informed about current developments - Oxford English Dictionary October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. DOVE Center invites you to raise your own awareness about how DV impacts you and our entire community. Awareness is the first step to eradicate an epidemic like domestic violence and we invite you to join our efforts by becoming a volunteer. DOVE volunteers raise awareness by providing education throughout the community about healthy relationships, risk reduction, and warning signs of abuse. For more info on volunteering or awareness events this October, visit www.dovecenter.org. 24-hour Helpline: 435-628-0458.

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s ghw | fWr Eo LmL th N EeS eS d i to r The winds of change are blowing!

Or is that just autumn arriving? Either way, we have some exciting changes upon us! I have truly enjoyed my time as Editor of St. George Health & Wellness magazine – thank you! When the opportunity arose to expand our team to keep up with our amazing growth, I pored over this idea carefully and chose to invite a new Editor to take the reins and join our team. Always a girl to follow my heart, I wanted to embrace the Creative Director position and continue working to transform ideas and stories into a valuable and tangible local resource. But I wanted to work closely with an Editor whose ambition and capability would complement and guide our team to help us propel forward.

I am excited to introduce you to Holly Gardner, the new Editor of St. George Health & Wellness magazine. Holly brings a fresh new perspective and a complementary skill set to our team that will support our vision to truly inspire others to take part in creating their own happiness in health and wellness. I’ll let her tell you the rest!

Alesha Sevy Kelley Creative Director

Welcome to St. George Health & Wellness magazine, Holly!

Have you ever felt those butterflies in your stomach reaching up and trying to fly out of your throat? Well, taking on this new and exhilarating role as the editor of St. George Health & Wellness magazine has given me that excited and somewhat nervous feeling. But, I am going to do what I do best – I’m going to jump feet first into new waters and float.

What a thrilling privilege it is to join such a talented and amazing group of people. This will be a fun journey to embark upon with you.

Holly Gardner came to be a long time ago, molded into the eccentric person I am today through life’s adventures and challenges. I have a fascination with people and the experiences they have been through. My passion is my horses and the enjoyment my family and I get from having them in our lives. My love (total cliché, but…) truly is, my dang cute kids and my amazingly talented husband.

This journey will be excellent and I am thrilled to be a part of St. George Health & Wellness magazine and the amazing opportunities, community resources, and adventures that await.

As the air gets cooler and people start heading outdoors, we hope you get a chance to be a part of some of the amazing races, games, festivals and fitness opportunities in the area. The September/October issue of the magazine is packed with great stories to celebrate our active season and encourage you to find the health, wellness and community activities that you enjoy. So. . . Enjoy!

Holly Gardner Editor

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If you’ve spent the summer hibernating from the heat, it’s time to escape the Climate Control Zone and enjoy autumn in Dixie.

Tuacahn is presenting three wonderful shows: Sister Act, When You Wish, and Beauty and the Beast. St. George Musical Theater began their second season after “re-booting” at the St. George Opera House – this time opening with Westside Story. The Electric Theatre Complex opened at the end of August with a variety show featuring local talent, and an open house showcasing the restored theater and adjoining new spaces for visual, performing, and literary arts. What a great season for the local arts to flourish!

George Streetfest continues to be a big hit on the first Friday evening of each month with people of all ages and interests. Organizers have brought together music, dancing, games, food vendors, and Main Street businesses for a monthly evening of fun in the heart of historic St. George!

Dixie State University’s DocUtah is hosting another incredible documentary film festival this year after receiving hundreds of entries from around the world. And don’t miss the Dixie Roundup Rodeo hosted by the St. George Lion’s Club. This year, Roundup Week will also include additional events in Worthen Park and the new Seegmiller Park.

In October, we’ll host the 39th running of the St. George Marathon, and the Huntsman World Senior Games will again welcome around 10,000 athletes from numerous states and countries. As part of the games, 12 new pickleball courts will be ready for play at the Little Valley sports complex – the first completed project built with RAP Tax funds.

On top of these large, highly visible events will be countless other smaller races, sports league play, tournaments, art shows/walks, and the St. George Book Festival! Work continues on the all-abilities park and several important transportation projects.

Finally, this autumn we have the opportunity to learn about our new BLUCAN curbside recycling program, which will begin operating around February 1, 2016!

As a city (and county), and as citizens, we are clearly focused on activity! This not only is good for our bodies and minds, it’s good for us economically. What we enjoy every day in our community, we also welcome the world to come see and experience. I appreciate the opportunity to work together with other local government leaders and with citizen volunteers to plan and staff many of these projects and events.

Thanks to everyone who makes all of this possible, and may we all enjoy as many activities in Utah’s Dixie as we can during this beautiful fall season!

Jon Pike

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We Are

Dixie Richard “Biff” Williams President, Dixie State University

Dixie 2020: Status to Stature Goal 1 Promote student success and increase retention and completion rates at all degree levels Goal 2 Broaden and enhance academic programs to facilitate growth Goal 3 Invest in faculty and staff recruitment, retention and professional development Goal 4 Promote the success of underrepresented faculty, staff, and students by enhancing support for inclusion and equity Goal 5 Engage with the Southern Utah region to strengthen civic, cultural, and economic life Goal 6 Establish a strong brand and identity for the university

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Dixie State University’s strategic plan is ready to launch, and I couldn’t be more excited about the direction it is taking our university.

The project started more than a year ago as a proposal to create a plan that would chart the course for Dixie State’s future. This developed into a process of hosting town hall meetings, conducting research, defining the university’s values, vision, mission, and goals, as well as developing desired outcomes, strategies, and an implementation plan. Now, we are ready to execute this strategic plan, named “Dixie 2020: Status to Stature”.

I invite all of you to share my excitement as we formally launch Dixie 2020: Status to Stature. Please join us at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 23, in the Cox Auditorium on the DSU campus for a presentation and celebration as we introduce the plan in its entirety.

As the strategic plan’s name suggests, Dixie 2020 will guide Dixie State University’s growth for the next five years as we secure university stature now that the institution has enjoyed university status for about two and a half years. To accomplish this, the strategic planning committee, made up of representatives from across campus, has identified six goals to which the university will dedicate time, energy, and resources.

Our first goal is to promote student success and increase retention and completion rates at all degree levels. To successfully reach this goal, we will develop academically focused recruitment approaches, increase faculty members’ roles in student retention, and create processes that provide students with access to more educational opportunities.

For goal number two, we want to broaden and enhance academic programs to facilitate growth. We plan to do this by developing new areas of study, creating the School of Interdisciplinary Innovation to promote excellence, and improving the quality and method of course delivery.

To attain university stature and accomplish our third goal, we will invest in faculty and staff recruitment, retention, and development. The university will accomplish this by improving compensation packages and the hiring and retention procedures of faculty and staff while maximizing professional development opportunities.

For goal four, we seek to promote the success of underrepresented faculty, staff, and students by enhancing support for inclusion and equity. To accomplish this, the university will provide accessible and equitable educational opportunities and resources to minority and underrepresented students and provide yearly workshops and training opportunities to faculty, staff, and administration.

Another key to our long-term success is engaging with the Southern Utah region to strengthen civic, cultural, and economic life. To successfully reach goal five, Dixie State will create an entity that will oversee all of the university’s community service efforts, take stock of our efforts, identify ways to better serve the community, and host an annual community service fair.

Through highlighting the unique characteristics of the university’s academic programs and location, strengthening the athletics program, forging alliances with businesses, alumni, and community members, and developing a communications and marketing strategy, we are confident we can achieve our final goal, which is to establish a strong brand and identity for the university.

The strategic planning committee formulated these six goals after carefully considering all the feedback the community offered. With the help of Dixie 2020: Status to Stature, Dixie State University will execute these great ideas and continue to grow and meet the needs of the entire community.

Be sure to visit www.dixie.edu/strategicplanning for more details and updated information regarding Dixie 2020: Status to Stature.

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Peak Performance –

By Tiffany Gust

Functional Strength Training

Strength and size are not synonymous. The goal for athletes when it comes to strength development is to become stronger without adding muscle bulk. Many believe strength training will slow them down, however, research done on Olympic athletes at the 1970 Olympics in Mexico proved that Olympic weightlifters were faster than 100m sprinters in a 30-meter sprint. Others claim that strength training will lead to decreased flexibility. These same Olympic weightlifters are the second most flexible athletes.

Research has revealed that beginning around the early thirties, athletes will lose approximately .5 pounds of lean muscle per year if they do not engage in intense strength training. This loss will result regardless of the amount of aerobic activity one engages in.

To maintain fast twitch muscle fiber strength, which is needed for sprinting and climbing, 75% of one rep max, (which is the most weight you can lift one time) must be used in strength sessions.

This equates to the amount you can lift 10-12 times while keeping proper form.

Many believe that they don’t have time to focus on strength training. For those people, Functional Strength Training (FST) is a good solution, as it does not require a large time commitment.

Maximal gains in strength and power can be achieved with a small time requirement (two sessions of 30-50 min per week). Often times, these sessions can be conducted outside the gym.

Another tip for athletes young and old is to continue a strength program year-round. Many athletes only engage in off-season strength programs, which can lead to less than optimal strength when it counts the most. In six weeks, an athlete can lose 40% of strength gains if in-season type strength training is not continued. In ten weeks the loss increases to 70%. In season strength training should consist of 1-2 sessions per week.

Functional Strength Training FST is a method of training that is very specific to the demands of the athletic activity. This training can include free weights, cable machines, elastic bands or tubing, stability balls, medicine balls and balance boards. Functional exercises should possess the following: 1. Progressive – Start with simple exercises, and progress in intensity and difficulty.

2. Multi-planar – movement not restricted to a single direction of movement.

3. Velocity specific – the exercise duplicates the speed of movement required by the individual sport.

4. Specificity – the movement pattern of the exercise duplicates that of swimming, cycling, basketball, running, baseball, etc.

5. Balance dominated – increases in stabilization will aid in increasing efficiency and reducing injuries.

6. Enjoyment – if you don’t enjoy the process, you won’t get the most out of it.

You might be thinking, this all sounds great, but where do I begin? First, make a list of the functional tools you have available to you. Next, look at you current strength program (if you have one), and evaluate it for it functionality. The third step is to use the methods outlined here to create a more specific routine.

Often times these changes will result in a lowering of the weight or resistance needed to successfully complete the exercise. Begin by introducing FST into your warm up exercises. Then integrate them into your lower intensity sets, before making them the primary exercises. If you are still uncertain on how to About the Author integrate FST into your training, hire a sports coach Tiffany Gust received her Bachelor’s of Health or personal trainer who specializes in your Science Degree from Utah State University. She is an specific sport to help you make the ACE Certified Personal Trainer and a USAT Certified Triathlon Coach. Tiffany has competed in over 70 triathlons and has qualified for gains needed to achieve your World Nationals in the Olympic Division in 2012 and 2014. She specializes in fitness goals and peak weight management, triathlon, and fitness coaching. As the owner of TG Triathlon and performance.

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| H E A LT H Trails at Three Peaks have quite a variety as well, with many new spurs built recently. Everything from fast runs | FINANCIA through juniper trees to techy, slickrocklike sections (check out petrified whales) that will have you smiling and thinking | MIND & B of different ways to stitch the network together. Trails pass old open pit iron | F A M I LY mines that speak of Cedar City’s history About the Author and many found items that make this trail Mountain bike veteran, system one of the most unique around. | C UandL T U R E amateur filmmaker, endurance racer Jay Bartlett Keep an eye out for trail markers like an has been riding trails in the St. old tricycle, a rusty spin bike, cow bones, George area | forWoverEtwenty LLNESS a mannequin head, a discarded barbecue, years. Jay has nearly a decade of and especially the Voodoo Tree. experience as a bike mechanic at Bicycles Unlimited, St. George’s The Three Peaks Trail is a must-do, oldest bike shop. since it’s sort of the back bone which circumnavigates the peaks and gives access to the other trails in the network, all of which are well marked. The most confusing part of Three Peaks may actually be the name. Many times I’ve looked at these hills from afar and am never quite sure which of the many samesized peaks are the “Three.” Regardless, the trails here are fantastic, and there is much fun to be had. Don’t miss this hidden gem!

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Bicycle Trail Review:

Three Peaks

By Jay Bartlett Three Peaks Recreation Area is definitely one of Southern Utah’s hidden gems. Just a few miles west of Cedar City, in some of the last foothills before the Great Basin geology of Nevada starts in earnest, sit mounds of granite jutting up from the high-desert that lend themselves nicely to many forms of recreation. From horseback riding to four-wheeling to shooting and R.C. plane flying, and of course, mountain biking. Three Peaks is a nicely developed fun zone, with plentiful camping, nice restrooms, and divided areas for your particular interests.

Just a few miles west of Cedar City, in some of the last foothills before the Great Basin geology of Nevada starts in earnest, sit mounds of granite jutting up from the high-desert that lend themselves nicely to many forms of recreate, from horseback riding to four-wheeling to shooting and R.C. plane flying, and of course, mountain biking. I’ve ridden the Three Peaks trails many times over the years, and though I’ve always enjoyed it, I have rarely raved about it because it was often in some form of disrepair and often sandy. Granite, when exposed to the elements, tends to decompose. Decomposed Granite, or D.G., is usually loose and a bit sketchy, like gravely sand, so in the past the trails were, at times, tough to ride. However, in the last few years, something changed; the introduction of ladder-bridges! These elevated bridges (between six inches and four feet high) traversed the many washes that were so hard to cross, and in doing so introduced Southern Utah to a fun riding feature that pretty much didn’t exist here before.

Now, some of you may be envisioning the ladder-bridges of the North West that are eight and ten feet off the ground and so scaryskinny that only experts can attempt them. These are much more tame. They’re as wide as two feet, and as skinny as eighteen inches, which is doable by most intermediate riders with a bit of nerve, though if you’ve never been around wood features, they can be a bit intimidating. Will they be slick? Can I stay on them? Don’t worry too much. They give plenty of traction, and are just as wide as most singletrack, and we can all “ride between the lines” right?

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Habits of Fit People

By Kevin Weston, BS, ACSM EP-C

You know who they are — those people who just seem to stay in shape with little effort. Whether they’re training for a marathon, the senior games, or they just enjoy being active altogether, they seem to maintain their level of fitness without the extreme highs and lows of adherence and cessation that most of us can relate to.

Now, some may say it’s only because of good genes, but I have worked with and around enough of these “lucky” people to see character traits that differ from the general population as a whole. In short, here are 4 things I believe naturally fit people do differently:

1. Diet is not in their vocabulary Fad diets are a dime a dozen. They’re everywhere and way too many people buy into them. However, when you think of your fit friends, are they eating grapefruit for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

Are they endlessly counting calories or avoiding carbohydrates like the plague? Highly doubtful.

People who have been fit for more than 5 years just seem to make healthy eating a part of their everyday lifestyle – not just until their upcoming cruise to the Bahamas. They are intuitive eaters that recognize when they’re satisfied, and then they stop eating! Through trial and error, they know which foods help them to have more energy and feel better, and which foods do the opposite. By listening to their

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bodies, they avoid the fan-fare of every new diet that comes along that will ultimately fail, just like every diet before.

2. They enjoy being active Hate working out? Maybe it’s time for a different mindset towards exercise. Have you noticed that fit people either find activities they enjoy or at least do not view exercise as only a means to an end? For example, instead of working out to solely lose weight, fit people see exercise as a tool to help them deal with stress, have more energy, and it just so happens to help them manage their weight. Win-win!

Another thing to consider if you dislike a particular activity is to try something new and break away from what you’re used to or have always done. There’s truly thousands of ways to move your body and increase activity, it’s really a matter of finding something that you not only tolerate, but perhaps even look forward to doing.

3. They get enough sleep If you think the best way to get the energy to survive your work day is to pound down another energy drink, think again. One of the top things fit people do to stay healthy and fit isn’t exercise-based at all — it’s recovering through the natural cycle of sleep, ideally 7-8 hours a night.

Not only does sleep give you the energy you need to work out on a regular basis, it also helps regulate your metabolism, repair muscles, and more. Get enough sleep for 1 week and see if you can feel the difference!

4. They know being fit doesn’t automatically make you happy One of the biggest myths that many people fall victim to is that if you’re thinner, have bigger muscles, or six pack abs, that you will have more confidence and hence, overall happiness. It’s not true! Miserable people come in all shape and sizes. People who are fit long-term realize that fitness is just one component of a bigger picture.

Without a balance of physical, mental, and social health factors, finding happiness by looking good in the mirror is really just a façade.

The beauty, however, is that personal fitness can be a great catalyst to address other areas of health you need to improve.

Try implementing these four fitness factors in your day-to-day life, and pretty soon, you too will feel the fit difference!

About the Author As a graduate of BYU and ACSM exercise physiologist, Kevin understands and lives the science of movement. In addition to training clients, he also works at Intermountain’s LiVe Well Center.

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ACSM, NASM, CI

Exercise Physiologist | Certified Personal Trainer E D U C AT I O N

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Specializing in designing exercise programs for mid to older adults.

Kevin Weston has been in the health and fitness industry since 2004 and finds great fulfillment in assisting people increase their quality of life. He is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Applied Exercise Science from Concordia University Chicago.

When he’s not working with clients, you’ll find him playing with his kids, trail running, shooting hoops or if babysi he can find a babysitter, taking his wife on a date.

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SENIOR SCENE:

Discount Days in St. George

By Marianne Hamilton

I’ll be honest here. The first time I heard the word “senior” used in any context pertaining to myself, I was not a happy camper.

I mean, c’mon – senior is shorthand for “old,” right? Throughout my life, the word had conjured up images of kindly, snowy-haired grandmas crocheting and baking cookies. Or maybe cranky grandpas hollering “kids, get off my lawn!” Certainly, I thought, the moniker described a demographic that was entirely foreign to me.

I couldn’t envision a time when I’d join their ranks.

Well, I’m here to tell you that I’ve not only accepted my senior status, I’ve embraced it. Enthusiastically. Joyfully. With nary a look back.

The “thawing” process began with my first glimpse of St. George.

My initial entry into the Huntsman World Senior Games then sealed the deal. Now that I’m a proud resident of Dixie, and enjoying the myriad services, entertainment, and events available to seniors, I know I’m blessed to be “actively aging” in Red Rock Country.

As I chronicled in this magazine a year ago, my mate and I stumbled upon this lovely city back in 2011. Looking for somewhere on the planet where I might compete in race-walking events, our Google search led us to the Huntsman World Senior Games website. Our subsequent explorations were a revelation: Now in their 29th year, the Games are the world’s largest multi-sport event for those 50+. In 2014, a record-breaking 10,856 athletes from roughly 50 countries converged on St. George. This year’s registrations are on track to top that mark, firmly establishing the Games as the athletic competition for Golden Girls and Guys.

Aside from the chance to go toe-to-toe against – and form lasting friendships with – some of the finest athletes from around the globe, the Games offer participants and their families some extremely sweet deals. If, as Bette Davis once famously noted, old age is no place for sissies, St. George definitely is the place to enjoy…well, “the postretirement years.” And during this season in particular, getting out and doing will cost much less than you’d expect.

Did you know that everyone in St. George can share in the benefits of being a Huntsman World Senior Games athlete? It’s true.

Even if the most physical exertion you’ve felt in the past six months is changing the channel, you can still reap many of the cool rewards presented to your more active brethren.

For starters, there’s an array of exciting, free events taking place during the Oct. 5-17 run of the Games. These include the Opening Ceremonies, an Olympic-style spectacle that kicks off at 7 p.m. at DSU’s Hansen Stadium. On Oct. 13 you’ll enjoy a blast from the past while listening to “The British Invasion” tribute band at Burns Arena, also at 7 p.m. And for the very best in high-level athleticism, don’t miss the Global Cup World Senior Volleyball Championships, an invitation-only contest that draws the world’s top 50 senior teams to St. George each year (check the Huntsman World Senior Games website – www.seniorgames.net -- for schedules and venues).

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Huntsman World Senior Games spark savings for seniors The very best way to share the Games experience – even though registration for the actual competitions is now closed – is to sign up (on the Games website) as an “Official Fan.” For just $59, you or a friend/family member will receive an official Games shirt, a ticket to an athlete’s Sports Social, an ID badge, a $10 dinner ticket, and free access to the Oct. 11 public health screening.

Additionally, every Official Fan receives a copy of the same Valu-Book that’s distributed to athletes. This handy little pub is jam-packed with money-saving coupons and special offers.

“Anyone can be an Official Fan and get many of the same benefits and experiences as our athletes,” says Director of Sponsor Relations Michelle Graves. “To enjoy other wonderful perks – and help us continue to present a quality event – we encourage anyone who’s interested to volunteer during the Games in some way. We hope everyone in the greater St. George community will come out and be a part of the Huntsman World Senior Games!”

Here’s a partial list of other discount options: Golf/Fitness The St. George area is justifiably known as a golfer’s paradise.

Whether you opt for the championship holes at Sunbrook, or play fairways meandering along the Santa Clara River at Southgate Golf Club, your Inner Arnold Palmer will be thrilled with the available choices.

Enjoy even bigger savings by purchasing a CityCache Card; you’ll get discounts at all four city courses, plus Sand Hollow

The Washington Community Center (top) is offering Huntsman World Senior Games athletes a free, one-week membership during the Games; you and your family will find tons of fitness options there year-round.

Along with the array of services and activities available at Red Mountain Resort and Spa (center), guests frequently indulge in some quality mountain-gazing time.

Nestled next to the Santa Clara River, Southgate Golf Course (bottom) offers abundant water attractions (and hazards).

Aquatic Center, Dinosaur Discovery Site, SG Recreation Center, the Art Museum and more.

Dining In honor of the annual arrival of the athletes, virtually every eatery in the metro area is offering some type of discount to seniors at the moment.

Hankering for hamburgers? Lusting for linguine? You can satisfy every culinary craving within minutes. Check your favorite dining establishment’s website for coupons and deals; the Senior Saver magazine is also bursting with bonanzas.

About the Author Marianne L. Hamilton is a veteran journalist whose works appears in regional and national publications, and a marketing writer for Fortune 500 corporate clients. When not racewalking, hiking, biking and doing water aerobics, she and her husband Doug volunteer at Tuacahn Center for the Arts and are co-administrators of the St. George Wine Club.

Marianne is also a member of the St. George Arts Commission.

Heath/Wellness Whether your teeth could use a tuneup, or you’re in need of some psychesoothing, now’s the time. This season, Senior Games Massage & Chiropractic and other body-work professionals are making discounted services available to senior athletes and their friends. At Dixie Dental, new patients will receive $100 off their first checkup and cleaning, while the Washington Community Center’s Senior Games Special offers athletes a free, week-long, full facility pass. And on Wednesdays, seniors can get $8 haircuts at Dollar Cuts. Note: After a tough day of competition (or just chasing the grandkids around), nothing beats a restorative visit to Red Mountain Spa. Cocooned in their spectacular setting you can revel in all manner of decadent treatments, such as the Quick Escape, a 50-minute sagestone customized massage and healthy lunch buffet in the Canyon Breeze Restaurant; just $85 + gratuity.

Entertainment/Shopping From the free Art in Kayenta Festival (Oct. 9-11), to discounted tickets to Broadway shows at Tuacahn (concluding Oct. 17), to $2 bowling for seniors at Sunset West, there’s no shortage of economical entertainment options in St. George. Ready for some retail grazing?

Every Tuesday, seniors 55+ receive 10 percent off their purchases at Ross Stores, while Dick’s Sporting Goods will trim anywhere from $10 to 20 percent off various items for athletes and Official Fans presenting Valu-Book coupons.

Learning Express has similar offers on educational toys.

Note: For watching your favorite game on the tube (or just peoplewatching), it’s hard to beat Player’s Sports Grill – especially during the Huntsman World Senior Games. Belly up to a booth, order a tall cool one, and revel in the sight of hundreds of medal-bedecked, “seasoned” athletes sharing the pure joy of friendship, fitness and competition.

It’s what the Games are – and will always be – all about.

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DSU Athlete Highlight:

Kenny You

By Emily Havens He is a two-time Pacific West Conference player of the year, led Dixie State University to the 2015 PacWest team championship, and was a PING Division II All-West Region and Honorable Mention All-America selection this past season – but when he’s not on the golf course, you can find Kenny You at the movies.

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tournaments, posted a team-best 72.9 scoring average. In addition, he carded seven top-10 individual finishes in DSU’s 11 team events last season, including five top-five showings.

You says playing golf for Dixie athletics is important to him because he wants to see the golf program have a good reputation and succeed when he’s gone.

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The Storm has appeared in seven consecutive NCAA Division II Regional events, and You helped lead the team to three of those appearances.

You won three tournaments this past season: the Southern UtahPat Hicks Invitational, the Cal Baptist Invitational and the Cal State East Bay Pioneer Shootout. He shot at par or under par in 11 of 26 rounds played during the 2014-15 season, and his season low was 67(-5) at the SUU/Pat Hicks Invitational, where he won the individual title.

As a young boy in Los Angeles, You developed a passion for golf at around eight years old when his father would take him golfing. What started out as quality time spent with his father turned into winning his high school state title and eventually moving on to collegiate championships.

You says practice, dedication and consistency are the most important factors in his routine, and the help and support he’s received has pushed him to where he is today.

Much like his relationship with his dad, You maintains a close relationship with his college coach, Brad Sutterfield, from whom he often receives life advice as well as help improving his game.

“He’s like a second dad to me,” says You. “Sometimes I feel like I can talk to him about stuff I can’t talk to my parents about.”

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In addition to his role on the Storm’s golf team and his studies, You also | F A M I LY works at a local golf course. He said About the Author Emily Havens is an intern perhaps that’s why he can’t spend too C Health U LT for the St.|George &URE much time on the course before he plays Wellness Magazine. She’s senior a tournament. You says he’ll show up no communication major at Dixie more than 45 minutes early in order to State University | WandEalsoL L N E S S serves as the editor-in-chief for abstain from over-thinking his strategy. its student news publication, You also deals with the stress of work, Dixie Sun News. Follow her on school, golf and his personal life by staying Twitter: @emilyhavensDSN. organized and seeking emotional support and encouragement from his parents. His ultimate motivation is aiming for greatness. “[I’m] always looking to take my game to the next level, and hopefully I can make a living out of it when I’m out of school.”

Although he said golf is an extremely competitive sport that requires a lot of hard work, You’s goal is to eventually reach the PGA Tour. “Hopefully with a lot of hard work, I can make it,” he says.

With the winning attitude he demonstrates on the course, we’re sure he will go far in golf, and life. Here’s to You.

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Cindy Gilmore Passion of a Lifetime Athlete

By Teri Koenig, MS-Gerontology Nearly 50 years ago, Cindy Gilmore jumped in the deep end and fell in love with swimming.

She swam for fun, competed in races, and trained to better her all-round technique. In those days, if you spent more time in the pool than on land, it surely turned your hair Martian green, but that didn’t stop Cindy. She had found one of the great passions of her life – swimming competitively.

Then, something happened during her teen years that distracted her from the pool. A selfadmitted rebel, she forgot about swimming as suddenly as the dog days of summer ended and high school began. Much like all of us, Gilmore discovered many other activities to fill her teenage life. Swimming sank to the bottom of her priority list, and didn’t resurface for many years.

During those intervening years, Gilmore developed a career as a professional photographer that spanned 30 years in San Jose, specializing in children and family portraits. While in her early forties, Gilmore was paddling around her neighbor’s backyard pool when her friend challenged her to a race. Accepting the dare, she pushed hard and rediscovered her competitive spirit.

She doesn’t remember if she won the race or not, and it doesn’t really matter anymore. What surprised Gilmore was how much she wanted to swim again and to swim competitively. “I was amazed!” she shares. She bridged a gap of 30 years in a matter of seconds, and commenced a regular swimming workout that sharpened her flip-turn technique, endurance strength, breathcontrol and lung capacity.

What is the old adage? “How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice!”

That’s just what Gilmore did. She swims three days a week for about an hour and a half for endurance, plus sprint exercises while holding her breath in order to make her lungs more powerful. By the time Gilmore thought she was ready to compete officially, she was old enough to enter the Huntsman World Senior Games (HWSG) swim competition.

Gilmore put herself down for nine swimming events at her first HWSG competition, which took place in early October 2007. About 70 to 80 medals later and eight Octobers spent in St. George, Gilmore and her husband, Wayne, moved from San Jose and retired here last November.

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this community,” she explains, identifying one of the biggest reasons they chose to relocate.

This October, Gilmore will again compete in nine swim events, only this time she will have more information about the fitness of her body than she has ever known before.

“I want to know more,” she says, “so I can stay fit, continue to swim and golf, and avoid aching joints and surgeries, as I age.” In a characteristically proactive move, Gilmore signed-up for Dixie Regional’s LiVe Well Center Assessment.

Caring and credentialed staff guide Gilmore and others through several screenings: body composition (lean muscle mass vs. fat mass), resting metabolic rate, which will reveal how many calories she needs to eat and which food groups her body uses for fuel (fat utilization, protein or carbohydrates), a functional fitness evaluation that includes flexibility, muscular strength, cardiovascular fitness and balance tests.

Nutrition is discussed based on Gilmore’s three-day food diary, baseline results are determined from the immediate results garnered from the tests she has taken, and finally a game plan is put into place, which will outline Gilmore’s wellness prescription of land-based exercises and goals to significantly enhance her health and wellbeing.

The LiVe Well Center partners with clients to help them get well, stay well, and live well for the rest of their lives. It will be no different for Gilmore as long as she wants to compete and preserve her lifelong passion. The LiVe Well Center will be there for her as a resource to stay mentally and physically healthy.

Cindy Gilmore isn’t giving up her passion as a lifetime athlete. In fact, she plans on increasing not only her passion for swimming, but her stamina, energy, and curiosity, in order to create many more adventures for herself. These days, Gilmore says she really only competes with herself, and she plans on keeping her competitive edge for decades to come.

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CrossFit Dixie: Community, Coaching, and Results

By Kyle Boyer Going into the seventh summer since opening its doors, CrossFit Dixie has grown from minimal yet motivated beginnings to a stronghearted community.

In 2009, CFD, as it is affectionately called by its members, started in a small warehouse with not much more than a few barbells and some weights. The 1,200 square foot warehouse gym was home to less than a dozen members that wanted to know more about what this new “crossfit” workout meant. Class times were limited, pull up bars looked like an old rickety jungle gym, and box jumps were done on repurposed sprinkler boxes.

With such humble beginnings, one might think “what would compel people to return day after day to such a small, far less than glamorous gym?” The answer is simple: community, coaching and results.

The community at CrossFit Dixie is highly unique to the fitness industry. Gone are the headphones, isolation, and silent coexistence with everyone else in the gym. CFD holds classes throughout the day filled with like-minded people who motivate each other to be better each and every day. The close atmosphere is tied together with personable coaches who take time to help make sure members execute their fitness goals with effectiveness and precision, both on group and individual levels.

CrossFit can be described simply as constantly varied, functional movement at high intensities. Each workout is programmed with the individual in mind. Regardless of the level of fitness or age of the athlete, the functional fitness fundamentals are always the same.

Scaling and attentive coaching make it possible for each member to get maximal effect from the workout and in turn get positive results, both mentally and physically. The same workout is rarely done twice and the diversity of exercises adds to the excitement that motivates people to keep coming back for more.

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Owner Kyle Boyer instructs the kids attending Crossfit Dixie’s grand opening event about the functional exercises they are going to perform.

as it is called, has a unique element. Each day there are two programs available, aptly titled Performance and Sweat.

The Performance program consists of typical CrossFit workouts as prescribed. These vary in movements, style, and length. They accommodate the more experienced CrossFitter that is familiar and comfortable with performing movements such as squats, pull-ups, presses, deadlifts, running, gymnastic movements, stationary rowing, and the olympic lifts. This program will keep your body guessing and the results coming.

The Sweat program is designed to accommodate differing levels of ability. It is specifically programmed for beginners that will learn to perform the fundamentals of CrossFit movements. While the fundamentals of all movements are the main focus in both programs at CFD, Sweat breaks them down even further until the movement has become second nature. It is designed for body weight movements, with the integration of kettlebell and dumbbell work with less work on a barbell and heavy weights. Both programs focus on form before intensity, and strive to provide the best possible experience for every member.

The effectiveness of CrossFit is evident in the fitness levels of the individual members of CFD. Results after two days might bring about some sore muscles, but the results after just two months can be life changing and keep members coming back for more.

Now located in a 6,500 square foot facility with top-of-the-line functional fitness equipment, CrossFit Dixie has made changes in the size and quality of the gym. They did this by refusing to change the fundamental aspects to what makes them great—community, coaching, and results. Both coaches and members make CFD a second home that people keep returning to, thanks to those solid connections and impressive results.

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By Della Lowe, St. George City Marathons are grueling. Runners race in heat, humidity, rain, and snow, up and down hills and in huge packs, trying not to interfere with each other or get run over. They run past volunteers handing out water, grabbing and drinking that precious liquid while keeping up the pace.

The St. George Marathon, held each year for the past 39 years in October, runs through some of the most beautiful country on God’s green earth or, in the case of Southern Utah, God’s red earth. It also has some pretty extreme temperatures, starting early in the morning and at 5,253 feet elevation with average temperatures in the 30s or low 40s. As the runners descend the mostly downhill 26.2 mile course, however, the high desert can heat up to the high 90’s. Runners shed their outwear like snakes shedding skins, leaving the sides of the course littered with the memories of those who passed by.

The question often asked by those of us who are completely incapable of this kind of punishment of our bodies is: Why? Aaron Metler, who manages the St. George City races, also runs this race and is passionate about the sport. He has run six marathons – Boston, Chicago and four St. George races, having twice won. “There is something very special about achieving this goal,” says Metler. “Aside from the physical challenge there is a mental battle each runner takes on.

Marathons take intense training and discipline, so the psyche must be prepared as well as the body.”

Metler says he is constantly in awe of the commitment exhibited at the St. George Marathon runners, as he watches them--at all levels and capabilities--push on to the end. This year, as in other years, there is a variety of runners: a very young boy of eight, the oldest runner at 91, and the returning runner, paralympian Dr. William Tan. “You can never perfect your skill at marathon,” says Metler.

Of course there is more to running the race than just getting in shape.

Those who organize the race have a year-long job. There are so many moving parts to making sure the course is ready, the runners are registered, all the equipment is primed, all the permits to close streets are obtained, and all the aid stations are prepared to help those who get injured or tired.

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getting thousands of runners to the starting line is a coordinated ballet of buses.”

No matter how much planning is done, no matter how prepared everyone is, the days before the marathon are always fraught with last minute details and troubleshooting. Ellsworth recalls a year when the T-shirts arrived in pieces two days before the race.

Seamstresses were quickly called in to sew them together, working around the clock to resolve the problem.

What makes this organized chaos successful?

According to Metler, “It is the spirit of the people who participate which drives both staff and volunteers each year to make it better. The runner who finishes last has achieved something special, just as the runner who comes in first.”

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“We need to be prepared for anything; any weather, any medical issues, any sudden problems. We try to anticipate and be proactive instead of reactive,” says Kami Ellsworth, the operations manager for the St. George Marathon. “It takes a large committee of City employees and our wonderful volunteers all working in synchronicity to pull this off. A 26.2 mile course requires workers all along the course to make sure everyone is observing the rules, to come to the aid of runners in trouble, and to move people around, while also keeping local traffic flowing. The St. George Marathon is a point to point race, so just

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FThrough l otheaSpace t Between ing

By Alesha Sevy Kelley, St. George Health & Wellness Magazine Floating through space. The words echoed in my head as my mind tossed tangents of thought, racing and grasping for topics I could stew about, mull over, anticipate and scrutinize. I’d read the words in a review of floatation therapy just hours before settling into the perfectly warm, buoyant waters of the float pod in which I found myself – floating through space.

One hour. Long enough to truly unwind, short enough to fit into my tight schedule. Grateful for the new experience of trying floatation therapy at Elite Float Spa, I admit that I headed into that pod with an agenda to maximize those sixty minutes. Five minutes to unwind and count breaths, and 55 minutes to float through space.

Ah yes, there was a plan.

Lights off, music off. Just me and 1,200 pounds of Epsom salts in the pod. Also known as sensory deprivation tanks, float spas have appealed to athletes looking to increase their muscle recovery, people seeking solace from daily stress or physical pain, and those who have discovered that an hour in an anti-gravity situation increases creativity and alertness while deeply resting the body and mind.

As I lay in the pod adjusting my arms to discover the most restful position for me, I willed my mind to relax within my pre-planned five minutes. But soon, I realized that time had melted away and I had no idea how long I’d been in there – this was cause for a twinge of panic for only a few seconds because as soon as I’d indulged in the stressful thoughts, I was able to let them go as I sank into the blissful feeling of no time, no gravity, no tasks to complete. . . Just the sound of my own heartbeat and breath, amplified by the airtight earplugs in my ears.

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sensation, nor if I drifted to sleep, but before I knew it, the dim light lit up the pod, which was my cue to say goodbye to my first experience floating. Later that night, I drifted immediately into a deep sleep, awakening the next morning an hour earlier than my alarm, feeling so refreshed that I had to spring from my bed to take advantage of this welcome alertness.

Elite Float Spa owners, Brandi and Shayne, assured me that my first float would be its own introductory experience, allowing my body and mind to familiarize itself with the floating process, and future floats would be different from the first. Always a girl to be sure about things, I quickly scheduled my next float. Upon arrival of my second float, I entered the pod with more confidence, knowing how to choose different colored lights, turn on my own music (I opted for music this time around) and reach front desk staff using the intercom inside of the pod if necessary.

Slipping into the silky warm water, the nature sounds and music filled my head. Hectic, stressful thoughts from my day immediately slowed down and drifted away as I settled into a comfortable position. Was it the music? Hmmm. I decided the music would stay. With a small pool noodle for extra neck support this time, the physical tension throughout my entire body quickly unwound as I lay suspended. No wonder floating was such a relief for pregnant women and people suffering from chronic pain – my body felt so light that my face literally relaxed into a smile! I may or may not have pretended to be a mermaid for a brief moment.

I observed and guided my own thoughts and breaths effortlessly, fascinated to feel so alert but so at peace – I’d practiced slowing my over-active mind down for years through meditation, only to fall

asleep most times. Moving from those task-oriented beta brain waves to the soothing and relaxed theta brain waves often only happens when we fall asleep, but with practice we can calm our minds enough to experience that sense of relaxation in a lucid state.

Creative folk like myself know that accessing these relaxed states throws our creative channels wide open and facilitates much more productivity when we buckle down and tackle a project.

How fortunate I feel to have discovered such a simple and lovely way to improve my whole attitude and physical state! My self-care toolbox just received an updated tool to whisk me away from the nagging voice of technology and into my own quiet wisdom. In a world where we are so plugged in that even forgetting a cell phone results in fight or flight hormones to flood our bodies, it’s critical to carve out time to unplug and disconnect. Our minds crave this. It’s in that space between thoughts that we care for the soul.

In addition to therapeutic float treatments, Elite Float Spa also offers therapeutic massage, hot stone massage, waxing and airbrush tanning. With reasonable prices and packages, these treatments are fantastic gift ideas for those who need it most (I hope you include yourself on that list!). If you do choose to try floatation therapy and find yourself floating through that space between thought – I hope you catch yourself smiling!

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Feeling full and satisfied from your meals is not your problem, it’s your SOLUTION. Not feeling full and satisfied from your meals is what leads to problematic behaviors.

Making a Case For Carbohydrates and Fats

By Emily Fonnesbeck, RD, CD I’ve found that the decade of life you started dieting likely dictates what macronutrient you are afraid of. The ‘90s were all about fatfree (which was miserable) and today fat is a dieter’s friend and carbohydrates are the enemy (equally as miserable). I’m certainly glad fats are back, but I think it shows how easily we succumb to extremes in thinking and behavior. It seems we find it necessary to have something to blame, which I suppose makes sense. If we can isolate THE problem, control it, avoid it and banish it from our lives, our problems will be solved.

Let’s say you do that which millions of Americans do annually-dieting (or constipation as I call it, since that seems to be how it ends up) and you get rid of carbs and fats. You start your day with an egg white scramble and grab a chicken salad for lunch. What happens when you get home at the end of the day? You face-plant into a bag of cookies and then you blame yourself because you have no willpower or self-control (both misguided terms when it comes to food, if you ask me). But it’s not you. Feeling full and satisfied from your meals is not your problem, it’s your SOLUTION. Not feeling full and satisfied from your meals is what leads to problematic behaviors.

Have you ever noticed that the same macronutrients (fats and carbs) you try so hard to avoid are the same ones you overeat or binge on?

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In our current nutrition culture of villainizing a new food or macronutrient regularly, it’s hard to believe that all food can fit.

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behave in terms of rigidity or chaos, all or nothing. In fact, while teaching a class or conducting a personal session, I can immediately sense the tension in the room increase exponentially when I mention that maybe, just maybe, we could find some middle ground?

Here’s my theory: I don’t think we are afraid of carbohydrates and fats, I think we are afraid of PLEASURE. Feeling pleasure means we are vulnerable. In that state, we may worry we can’t trust ourselves. Being vulnerable means we run the risk of getting hurt; our defenses are down and we may feel out of control. When we truly love our food, we believe that maybe it won’t love us back.

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For those of you who would like a more objective answer, I would point you toward the research done on Blue Zones, which I find fascinating. Blue Zones are small pockets of populations around the globe that live the longest and healthiest. They are of interest because they enjoy long, healthy lives with a large population of Centurions, meaning they live to be 100 or older. Currently there are five groups who meet these criteria and are located in Loma Linda, California, Sardinia, Italy, Okinawa, Japan, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica and Ikaria, Greece. Their staple foods are rich in carbohydrates and are often “fear-foods” for dieters: potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, beans, rice, etc - these make up the bulk of their meals. They also enjoy olive oil, nuts and seeds, avocado, and fish (i.e. high fat foods). But there’s no diet or workout routine, their lifestyle is such that they naturally do the following: • Live active lives. They don’t set foot in a gym (which of course isn’t to say you couldn’t). They are active throughout the day (gardening, walking, chopping wood, etc) rather than sitting for long periods of time and then finding a pocket of time to be active at the gym.

• Eat a lot of plant-based foods, in fact that’s the majority of what they eat and you wouldn’t see them taking supplements.

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• Prioritize relationships and have “tribes” or support systems of family and friends. Meals are typically social and pleasurable; food is not feared, meals are not rushed through or skipped if they don’t have the time.

• Set aside a day each week for worship and rest.

About the Author Emily is a Registered Dietitian

I think it’s obvious that we have and received her degree at things pretty backwards. Pleasure, rest Brigham Young University. She is a member of the Academy of and relaxation (and don’t confuse that Nutrition and Dietetics and with numbing feelings or “zoning out”) belongs to the practice groups of are important habits to cultivate if you Behavioral Health Nutrition and Sports, Cardiovascular, seek health. Meal times are a great and Wellness Nutrition. She way to practice. If you find yourself has a certificate in Adult Weight with disordered eating habits such Management and uses a nondiet approach and the principles as restriction and bingeing, I would of Intuitive Eating as she encourage you to include carbohydrates counsels clients. and fats at each meal. Remember, feeling full and satisfied from your meals is not your problem, it’s your solution. As you slow down and savor your meals, I think you will find that the carbohydrates and fats you love, will love you back.

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We Rise In Fall

By Chef Greg Reith Every summer for the last four years, I have expanded micro-farming projects all throughout the city and deep in to our rural agricultural communities. Originally, the goals were to provide sustainable, low maintenance, minimal land use, “micro-farms” that our community could come to rely on for a fresh, local, seasonal fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Well, we sort of overshot our goals and what we have available now is the stuff edible dreams are made of. Our very own Hancock Brothers Produce Company will be offering this area’s most nutrient dense products to date! New varieties of fruits and vegetables only available in Southern Utah, and hands on workshops for everyone detailing how to source local, buy seasonal, prepare recipes and store foods properly and safely.

The support from the community has been humbling and inspiring!

DXATC will be incubating cutting edge integrated pest management courses and industry training. The Gregarious Foundation will be dedicating a lab to advance research in the Wellness Arts and Sciences, and has begun ground breaking on a series of high-tunnels (large organic greenhouses) to be completed by the end of October 2015. GetChefG is sponsoring a “Farm-To-Table Banquet” this coming November, and early numbers suggest a turn-out of over 500 full and part-time local residents. These significant efforts are sure to bring St. Georgians and our visitors a most impressive glimpse in to the technology, the intelligence, the industriousness, and the care and love we have for our city and the healthy lifestyle it encourages.

Please reach out to the “Food Sorcerers” of GetChefG at 801.309.9379 for more information on obtaining products and for a calendar of events.

In the meantime, enjoy this fall and winter classic recipe: Kimchi.

Kimchi

This traditional Korean side dish of pickled vegetables can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

Greg Reith is Executive Chef and Advisory Board Member to SGHW Magazine. His private chef clients include celebrities, politicians and Fortune 500 CEO’s. He is Founder & Director of the Culinary Academy at DXATC, Vice-President to the Leadership Academy Board of Directors, Owner Hancock Bros. Produce Co. & Founder/ Exec. Director for Grow S.M.A.R.T. (Govt. endorsed economic initiative advancing technology and infrastructure in agriculture).

Instructions: 1. Chop 1 Chinese cabbage (wombok or napa) and place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with 5 tablespoons of salt and toss to coat.

5. Combine 1 tablespoon salt, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon chili paste and 12 cups water in a large bowl and stir to dissolve the salt. Pour over the vegetable mixture.

2. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well.

6. Cover and refrigerate for at least two days, stirring occasionally, before serving.

3. Transfer the cabbage to a very large glass container.

4. A dd 1 peeled and sliced cucumber, 12 thinly sliced radishes, 4 chopped scallions, 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves, and a 1 1/4 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced.

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Dining Guide St. George

Bella Marie’s Pizzeria

1487 S Silicon Way, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.3336 Pizzeria | Italian | Café | $$ Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 9pm | Fri. – Sat. 11am – 10pm A true delight when you’re looking for great pizza, pasta, calzones and more – made to order with all natural, real food ingredients – no fillers and preservatives here! This is your stop for homemade Italian food from scratch. Enjoy with friends, dates and family.

For flavor, friendliness and quick service, Bella Marie’s is a must try!

Benja’s Thai and Sushi

2 W St. George Blvd. #12, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.9538 Thai | Sushi | $$ Mon. – Sat. 11am – 10pm | Sun. 1pm – 8pm Hungry for sushi? Hungry for Thai curries? Benja’s Thai and Sushi, in the heart of downtown at Ancestor Square, will satisfy your craving with fresh sushi, curries, noodles and a great beer and wine menu. Stop in with business colleagues, friends, a date or the whole family, and be sure to come hungry – in addition to curries, noodles and sushi, Benja’s salads, soups and sticky mango rice are not to be missed.

Hank’s Riverwalk Grill

4210 Bluegrass Way, St. George, UT 84790 | 435.773.4111 American | Southwestern | $$ Open 7am – 9pm seven days a week Located in Sun River, this eclectic location boasts gorgeous patio and window views, tasty eats, beer, wine and liquor. From breakfast burritos to salmon fillet to the Murder Burger, you’ll find items unique to Hank’s, as well as familiar items from the Oscar’s Café menu in Springdale – Hank owns both restaurants! Stop in after a game of golf or bring the whole family.

Pizza/Pasta Factory

2 W St. George Blvd #8, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.1234 Pizzeria | Pasta | Salad Bar | $$ Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 9pm | Fri. – Sat. 11am – 9:30pm This St. George restaurant in the middle of Ancestor Square, has been a local go-to place for decades. Split into two separate restaurants, the Pizza Factory boasts the best salad bar in town, hearty pizzas, bread twists made to order and a family friendly energy. The Pasta Factory, with its charming outdoor patio wows with custom made pasta dishes, salads and famous bread twists. Fresh ingredients, friendly service and flavor. Need we say more?

Sandstone Café at Dixie Regional Medical Center

1380 E Medical Center Drive, St. George, UT 84790 | 435.251.2050 Healthy | Café | $ 6:30 – 9am | 11am – 2:30pm | 2 – 7 pm | 11pm– 1am Located in the beautiful and healing Dixie Regional Medical Center, this buffet style café offers a great variety of healthy dining choices. For those with food intolerances, the chef gives informed recommendations, while those looking to cut unhealthy ingredients and excess fat will enjoy the LiVe Well special menu. Spacious dining, large windows and patio dining in the beautiful healing garden contribute to the casual, friendly atmosphere.

The Painted Pony

Cappeletti’s

36 E. Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.986.4119 | 435.319.6005 Italian | Steak | Seafood | Contemporary | $$ Lunch: Tues. – Sat. 11am – 3pm | Dinner: Wed. – Sat. 5pm – 9:30pm Centrally located in historical downtown near Town Square, Cappeletti’s is a favorite for casual business lunches, friend and family gatherings and romantic evening dining.

Authentic Italian pastas like gnocchi Bolognese or cannelloni will comfort and satisfy, but if you’re not in the mood for pasta, the fresh fish of the day, tender Black Angus flat iron steaks, market fresh meats and poultry are all prepared daily and presented beautifully.

In this quaint and cozy family owned and operated restaurant, plan to settle in for warm, friendly Italian cuisine with an Argentinian flair, and leave satiated in body and soul.

Cliffside Restaurant

511 S Airport Rd, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.319.6005 Steakhouse | Seafood | Contemporary | $$$ Lunch: Mon. – Sat. 11am – 3pm | Dinner: Fri. 5pm – 9pm, Sat. 5pm – 10pm Perched on the old Airport road, overlooking the city of St. George, the Cliffside Restaurant’s menu includes steak, burgers, pasts, kids fare and delectable desserts. Upscale, yet friendly, plan to enjoy spectacular views whether you’re dining casually with friends or seeking a romantic dinner experience.

George’s Corner

2 W St. George Blvd. #1, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.216.7311 Restaurant | Pub | American | $$ Open daily 7am – midnight Located in Ancestor Square at the same location as the Big Hand Café, owned by George Pace in the 1930s and 40s, this friendly and historic pub setting features fresh, fantastic food, a full beer, wine and cocktail list, and live music. Sharing the same owners as the Painted Pony restaurant, George’s Corner offers the same high quality ingredients with a more laid back atmosphere. The famous lamb burger is a must – but don’t fear if you’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten free – there are plenty of other choices!

Gun Barrel Steak & Game House

1091 N Bluff St #1400, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.652.0550 Steakhouse | Wild Game | Seafood | $$$$ Mon. – Thurs. 5pm – 9pm | Fri. & Sat. 5pm – 9:30pm Immersed in a wild-west attitude, this long-time local favorite fires up indulgent cuts of steak, fish, elk and buffalo game over a mesquite grill. The dimly-lit ambiance, an oversized fireplace and the fact that the joint solely serves dinner make this a perfect special occasion dine. If you go, make sure you go hungry – Gun Barrel serves up consistently impressive soups and desserts every evening.

2 W St. George Blvd. #22, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.634.1700 Steakhouse | Seafood | Contemporary | Healthy | $$$$ Lunch: Mon. – Sat. 11:30am – 4pm Dinner: Sun 4pm – 9pm | Mon. – Sat. 4pm – 10pm In the heart of Ancestor Square, the Painted Pony delights with an upscale menu, full beer and wine list, cocktails and exceptional service. Prepare for a sensory experience with complex flavors, top-notch presentation and a beautiful atmosphere. Evening ambiance complete with soft lighting, fresh flowers and patio dining. Locally sourced, organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available for every palate.

The Twisted Noodle

20 N Main Street, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.9889 American | Café | Healthy | $ Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 8pm | Fri. – Sat. 11am – 9pm Bursting with flavorful veggie centric meals that will make you return day after day, The Twisted Noodle is newly famous for its tasty and healthy lunches and dinners. Enjoy fresh sandwiches, burgers, wraps & salads, hearty pasta (even veggie noodle pasta) and quinoa bowls. With famously low prices and the ability to find vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and paleo options, the Twisted Noodle is perfect for any occasion.

Twenty-Five Main Café

25 Main Street, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.7110 Café | Coffee Shop | Gourmet Cupcakes | $ Mon. – Thurs. 8am – 9pm | Fri. – Sat. 8am – 10pm Visitors step from the streets of St. George to an atmosphere reminiscent of a Soho cafe when they stop by this counter-style downtown gem for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Delectable salads, panini sandwiches done to perfection, and pasta are the featured menu items, but most diners frequent the café for its cupcakes. Twenty-Five Main is perfect for a business lunch or breakfast, a get-together with friends or a quiet spot to relax in the evening before absorbing the downtown art-walk in St. George.

Xetava Gardens Café

815 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, UT 84738 | 435.656.0165 Restaurant & Coffee Shop | Contemporary | Healthy | $$$ Sun. – Thurs. 9am – 5pm | Fri. & Sat. 9am – 9:30pm Nestled in majestic Kayenta Art Village, Xetava’s atmosphere and culinary creativity are unbeatable; fair trade, shade grown coffee & espresso, a full wine and beer list, specialty house cocktails, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Perfect after a beautiful hike or for Sunday brunch. Exquisite dinner dining is available on Friday and Saturday nights, with unforgettable presentation and flavor – reservations recommended, patio seating will delight. With locally sourced, organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, there is something for every type of eater.

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Healthcare in America Part V: Treating the Whole Person, Part II

By Jared DuPree, PhD, MBA

This is the fifth article in a six-part series that addresses healthcare in America.

If you didn’t have a chance to read the first four articles of this series, you can read them at: Part I: A New Way of Thinking: saintgeorgewellness.com/healthcareP1; Part II: A Changing System, A New Set of Rules: saintgeorgewellness. com/healthcareP2; Part III: Towards Integrated, Collaborative Care: saintgeorgewellness.com/healthcareP3; Part IV: Treating the Whole Person: saintgeorgewellness.com/healthcareP4. These articles cover the three “new ways” of thinking that are shaping the changing landscape of healthcare, the four “new rules” in our system of healthcare that will impact us greatly, my recent experience attending the International Foundation of Integrated Care’s annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland (with some factors that will make integrated care work in a free market system), and a discussion on treating the whole person, using some excerpts from my new book, “WholeFIT: Wellness for Life” that will be released in December of this year by Cedar Fort Publishing. In summary, we discussed the idea of considering multiple areas of health and wellness including fitness, nutrition, relationships, career, finances, hobbies, recreation, spirituality, personal passions and motivations, mood, stress, thoughts, emotions and, finally, traditional health factors.

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I want to share another excerpt from the book, “WholeFIT: Wellness for Life” as we think about treating the whole person: As we consider what is important to us, we now must ask,“What factors influence these important parts of our lives?” What can we control? What can we do to live a more well life? As mentioned in the introduction, my partner and I developed an approach called WholeFIT when considering ways to help patients address all the factors that impact our wellness. We relied on research and our clinical experience in developing some visual models of what to consider when assessing and assisting patients. As seen in Figure 1, we believe the following areas are important factors to review when considering what may be impacting one’s wellness: our bodies (health, fitness, nutrition), our minds (motivations, mindfulness, learning), our emotions (self-esteem, coping skills, healing), our relationships (self, others, higher power), leisure (play, fun, hobbies), career (fit, performance, work balance, finances), and our community (social, spiritual, professional, resources). We believe that to fully live well, we each need to consider how these areas impact our lives. As we will discuss further, all of these areas are deeply connected to one another. Change in one impacts change in other areas.”

I have worked with patients and clients throughout the years, and I have found that understanding what is important to someone is a great first step for change when considering all of these elements of wellness. Figuring out how to be well in each of these areas along with determining how much time and energy to place on each area can be difficult. Balancing and integrating these areas is easier when we have a clear picture of what is important to us. Common areas of importance include relationships (family/friends), spirituality, life purpose, service to others, and personal improvement. For example, it is easier to help someone be well by making changes to their diet, fitness, stress management or time management when they are able to answer the question, “How will doing or changing _______________ help me improve my relationship with my kids and my wife?” Or, “How will doing or changing ______________ help me serve others better or personally grow?” Eating differently or changing how we spend our time is difficult if we are doing it for reasons that don’t matter to us. When we consider these changes as means to an end, our motivation and drive to truly be well increases dramatically.

As you consider how to be well and integrate all of these areas into your life, consider what is most important to you and allow that drive to be the architect of your plan.

About the Author

Dr. Jared DuPree is the founder and executive editor of St. George Health & Wellness magazine and the Southern Utah Health & Wellness Directory. He is also the founder and president of the Centers for Couples & Families and WholeFIT. He currently is an Assistant Professor for Dixie State University and resides in St. George with his wife and four kids - the highlight of his life.

Next Issue: In the final article of this series, I will discuss what I feel are the most important principles in a community and within our families to help us be well.

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Dementia: How is Hearing Loss Connected?

By Kimball B. Forbes, MCD Too many times as audiologists we have people tell us that they have decided not to treat their hearing loss at this time. There are many reasons why they choose not to pursue treatment. Some of these reasons include that they aren’t ready, or that they don’t think that the hearing loss is bad enough right now, or that they will just wait until the hearing loss gets really bad and people have to yell at them…..then they will do something.

In this magazine, we have discussed some of the effects of untreated hearing loss (like depression, anxiety, withdrawal, etc.). Today, I would like to discuss untreated hearing loss and its effects on dementia.

There was a recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins otologist and epidemiologist Frank Lin, M.D., Ph.D. and other hearing experts, that found that older adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop problems thinking and remembering than older adults whose hearing is normal. This study also showed that individuals with hearing loss had their cognitive abilities decline 30 to 40 percent faster than those individuals with normal hearing.

Lin also found that seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing.

The study also found that the more hearing loss they had, the higher their likelihood of developing dementia.

Let me repeat that: seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing.

Lin’s study is not the only one that shows this correlation. Other studies have shown that

untreated hearing loss can contribute to a decrease in cognitive function. Wingfield, et. al. showed that people with hearing loss also have less gray matter in their auditory cortex (the part of the brain that processes the sounds we hear) as compared to those that don’t have hearing loss. It is thought that since people with hearing loss have to expend so much time and energy on hearing and comprehending what is being said that they don’t have the resources to perform some of the higher level functions involved with hearing. This lack of stimulation can contribute to dementia and other cognitive disabilities.

To summarize, if you know or suspect someone who is suffering from untreated hearing loss, please invite them to come into our office. In doing so, we will be able to determine the best treatment so that their cognitive abilities won’t deteriorate faster than is necessary.

Until next time, “hear’s” to good hearing!

About the Author Kimball B. Forbes, MCD, has been in the St. George area for the past 27 years and is a co-owner of Advanced Hearing & Balance Specialists. His wife’s name is Jonna and they are the proud parents of eight children and four grandchildren. Kimball is passionate and enjoys helping to build better relationships through better hearing. He is the longest tenured Audiologist in Southern Utah. In his early years in practice in Southern Utah and Nevada, he established 11 hearing clinics which are thriving today under his direction and leadership. Kimball graduated with his Master’s of Communication Disorders in Audiology from Brigham Young University in 1982. He specializes in: Hearing Aid Sales, Service and Counseling Specialist, Earmold and Hearing Protection Specialist, and Diagnostic Medical Hearing Assessments for Adults and Children.

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Overuse Injuries of the Foot and Ankle

By Aaron M. O’Brien, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Foot and Ankle Fellowship Trained Specialist

We all want to be healthy. We are told to stay active and exercise regularly. This can help us feel better, have more energy, lose weight and even live longer. The benefits of exercise are numerous, but too much of a good thing can also be bad for you. Foot and ankle pain is a common problem occurring with high impact exercises that involve running and jumping. With the weather starting to cool down, school sports back in action, the senior games and a marathon around the corner, overuse injuries are frequently seen in the doctor’s office.

Overuse injuries occur when tissues in the body are unable to adapt to the stresses placed on them. Mechanical fatigue within bones, tendons, ligaments and nerves leads to changes in their structure. For example, when stress is placed on a bone, over time its density increases and the bone becomes stronger. However, without appropriate time to heal between stress intervals, the tissues become injured, which causes pain. When exercising, tissue injury results from going too hard, too fast, too frequent, or too soon.

Common foot and ankle overuse injuries include: stress fractures, tendinitis, fasciitis and neuromas.

Stress Fractures Stress fractures are usually seen in the metatarsals, calcaneus (heel bone) and sesamoids (small bones under the foot near the big toe). Anatomic variations can lead to certain bones being placed under higher stress than others. High-arched feet experience more stress on the outside of the foot resulting in 5th metatarsal fractures, also known as a Jones fracture. (A in Fig 1), (Fig 2). Flat

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Figure 1: A- base of the 5th metatarsal, B- Sesamoid, C- 2nd Metatarsal, DCalcaneus, E- Achilles tendon, F- Plantar Fascia, G- Morton’s neuroma

feet may distribute more weight on the inside of the foot leading to sesamoiditis (inflammation around the sesamoid bones) or a stress fracture (B in Fig 1). When the 2nd metatarsal is significantly longer than the 1st it can be fractured under the ball of the foot (C in Fig 1). Inadequate cushioning in shoes can lead to calcaneal (heel) stress fractures (D in Fig 1).

Tendinitis/fasciitis The Achilles tendon and plantar fascia are some of the most common areas for inflammation to occur with overuse. The Achilles tendon has a poor blood supply and struggles to repair itself quickly enough. Pain and swelling are usually felt a couple of inches above its insertion on the heel (E in Fig 1). On the bottom of the heel, many athletes experience pain that is often worse in the morning after getting out of bed. This condition is likely plantar fasciitis, which is inflammation of the tough fascia that runs along the bottom of the foot (F in Fig 1). This accounts for 10 percent of running-related injuries. Tendinitis also commonly occurs on the inside (posterior tibial tendon) and outside (peroneal tendons) of the ankle.

Neuroma Nerve tissue is usually well protected and less likely to be injured, with a couple of exceptions. Near the ball of the foot between the ends of the metatarsal bones (usually between the 3rd and 4th) the nerve is more susceptible to injury. This condition is named “Morton’s neuroma” (G in Fig 1). It’s at this point right before the nerve splits, heading toward the toes where it becomes compressed.

The symptoms are usually described as burning, pins and needles and electric shock type pain.

Most all overuse injuries in the foot and ankle will heal with the right treatment, which usually includes rest or cross training, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and proper foot wear with orthotics.

Correcting any deficiencies such as calcium and vitamin D and working with a physical therapist are sometimes needed to enhance the healing process. Occasionally, when these other modalities have failed, surgery may be needed to Figure 2: 5th metatarsal stress get better. fracture ( Jones fracture) Staying active and engaging in regular exercise improves our health and makes life more enjoyable, especially when injuries can be avoided. Protect your feet with good shoes and orthotics (inserts) and consider switching your activities up with cross-training to allow adequate time for healing.

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Osteoarthritis

Doesn’t Have to Stop You!

By Darin Allred, DO, Rim Rock Orthopedics Here in Southern Utah, we’re fortunate to live in a community that encourages and supports active lifestyles well into our senior years. Unfortunately, half of all U.S. adults age 65 or older reported an arthritic diagnosis in 2007-2009, according to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention. By 2030, an estimated 67 million Americans over the age of 18 are projected to have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, and many people—both those who suffer with osteoarthritis and those who want to avoid it—are anxious to know its causes, treatments and ways to reduce its effects. While you can certainly get more details from your healthcare provider or from online resources, here’s a quick review.

Osteoarthritis defined. Osteoarthritis is found in the joints, including the hips, knees, shoulders, hands and feet. Also known as degenerative arthritis, osteoarthritis happens as the joints age, wear and tear over time. A primary care provider or orthopedic surgeon typically diagnoses osteoarthritis using an x-ray and physical exam.

Osteoarthritis occurs because aging causes the loss of cartilage in the joint and, as it wears down, the joint becomes inflamed, causing pain. Other symptoms include stiffness and swelling that occur when the lining of the joint that makes lubricating fluid becomes irritated and over produces normal joint fluid.

Treatment options. Depending on the location and severity of the disease, osteoarthritis treatment options vary. They include: • Medications (such as over-the-counter anti-inflammatories or pain pills) • Injections (including cortisone, or in the case of the knee joints, a lubricating gel) • Physical therapy • Weight loss

Darin Allred, DO, is an orthopedic surgeon practicing at Intermountain Rim Rock Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Allred is a leading expert in Southern Utah and one of only two doctors south of Utah Valley fellowship trained in complex hip and knee problems and adult joint reconstruction.

Born and raised in Eastern Utah, he received his bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University and completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.

He continued his orthopedic surgery residency at Affinity Medical Center and was a practicing orthopedic surgeon in the US Air Force for three years. Dr. Allred completed a joint fellowship at both the Desert Orthopaedic Center and Nevada Orthopedic and Spine Center specializing in adult hip and knee replacement and treatment of primary and complex knee problems.

• Osteoarthritis braces or splints • Surgery (ranging from procedures to provide temporary pain relief by trimming out worn cartilage or taking down bone spurs, to a full total joint replacement) Reduce the effects. Regular exercise is one of the most important steps in both preventing and minimizing the effects of osteoarthritis. You might think that exercise will make arthritis worse, but it actually does the opposite. Low-impact exercises such as swimming, stationary biking, using elliptical machines, and walking can help in multiple ways: • Weight loss. Just as a truck bed full of rocks wears out the tires faster than a light load, extra weight wears out a joint more quickly.

• Muscle strengthening. If you have bald tires, new shocks will help protect the worn-out tire. Strong muscles around the joint can act as a shock absorber and protect the osteoarthritic joint.

• Lubrication. Joint motion circulates lubricating joint fluid around the joint which can keep it flexible and provides nourishment to the joint’s cartilage.

If you think you may be suffering from osteoarthritis, it’s a good idea to meet with your primary care provider or an orthopedic surgeon to get a diagnosis and determine the best plan for moving forward with your condition. Thanks to today’s technology, and recent advancements in the treatment of osteoarthritis, patients can find peace of mind knowing there are options available to get them back to feeling great and doing the activities they want.

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Brain Training

Aging Does Not Need to Equal Cognitive Decline

By Kelli Charlton, B.S., MLE, Educator For many, many years, the medical field believed that the human brain had its greatest growth spurt between birth and three years, with the number of synapses for each neuron in the cerebral cortex increasing from around 2,500 to 15,000 during that incredibly short period of time. Once thought to be limited to the very young, studies over the past 30 years have shown that new neural connections can form at any stage in life and when stimulated appropriately, these connections can form significantly, even at an advanced age.

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What is Brain Plasticity?

Originally called “neural plasticity,” the term evolved into “neuroplasticity” and is now called “brain plasticity.” Brain plasticity is one of the most important aspects in the field of neuroscience. It is the ability of the brain to heal itself using a combination of magical tools the body provides. Specifically, it is the strengthening or weakening of nerve connections in the brain, based on outside stimuli such as memory forming (emotional) experiences, learning something new (education) and brain stimulation activities (both auditory and visual). It refers to changes in neural pathways and synapses due to changes in behavior, environment, neural processes, thinking , and emotions - as well as to changes resulting from bodily injury.

Changes to the brain cells involve physical alterations where the new pathways are formed (axonal sprouting), helping to form new nerve endings that connect to other pathways. Additionally, the body can remove connections that have not been used for a significant length of time, (synaptic pruning) allowing more useful ones to be strengthened. Neuroscientific research indicates that experience can actually change both the brain’s physical structure (anatomy) and functional organization (physiology).

Etymology of Brain Plasticity and Brain Training In 1793, an Italian anatomist Michele Vicenzo Malacarne conducted experiments in which he would take a pair of animals and train one of them extensively over many years. When the animals died, he dissected them. He discovered that the cerebellum was significantly larger in the trained animal, than the untrained pair. These experiments were largely forgotten for over a hundred years, when in 1890, philosopher trained physician, William James (known as “the Father of Psychology”) used the term ‘Plasticity’ in the book, “The Principles of Psychology”.

The idea of neuroplasticity was not widely accepted by neuroscientists and until the technology for true brain scanning became available to researchers, was largely discounted. Although there was some advancement, the next significant breakthrough came in the 1960’s when Michael Merzinich, along with several other prominent researchers, began to develop brain stimulation games and document their findings. In the 1980’s, the most basic format of a brain fitness program was launched. The concept behind this program was to put the

brain on a fitness program, much like working out the body in the gym. The program has evolved dramatically over the past 30+ years and is now available for daily use on a home computer or electronic device.

Brain Training in Southern Utah Brain Fitness training is crucial for the well-being of the “grey matter” in our heads.

The maxim “use it or lose it” is appropriate for this subject specifically. When embarking on any new task, there is always a period of time where individuals feel inadequate.

This is because with each new task, we must redevelop the neuro-pathways we may never have used, or simply haven’t used in years.

Along with the Harvard University, the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Stanford and Yale research programs, the Nilsson Hearing family is dedicated to assisting our Utah population of aging seniors. Many of our patients participated with Mark Nilsson in his original brain training program at Nilsson Hearing Clinics, St. George. This program has been expanded and now includes a full time educator dedicated to helping patients live the fullest lives possible in Cedar City,

St. George, and Richfield. Using multiple brain fitness training programs, we stimulate the brain through both audio and visual methods.

Brain fitness training is one of the most thrilling developments in current medical science. With a simple commitment to play “games” on your home computer, ipad or tablet, 12-15 minutes a day, five days a week, the free, eight-week program is designed to help individuals listen & hear more clearly, sharpen memory, strengthen visual acuity, develop a sharper reaction time and feel more confident.

Works Cited 1. Pascual-Leone, A., Freitas, C., Oberman, L., Horvath, J.C., Halko, M., Eldaief, M. et al.

(2011). Characterizing brain cortical plasticity and network dynamics across the age-span in health and disease with TMS-EEG and TMS-fMRI. Brain Topography, 24, 302-315. doi:10.1007/s10548-0110196-8 2. Chaney, Warren. “Dynamic Mind” Las Vegas, Houghton-Brace Publishing, pp 33-35. 2007. Print “What is Neural Plasticity?” wiseGEEK.org 8 July 2015. Web.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE | Kelli Charlton, B.S., MLE Director of Education | Motivational Speaker E D U C AT I O N

Bachelor of Science | Dixie State College, 2012 RECOGNITION

Woman of the Year | Business and Professional Women, 2003 Toastmaster of the Year | Toastmasters International, 2005 Female Student of the Year | Dixie State University, 2012

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Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life. It's about what you inspire others to do.

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Kelli Charlton has been a small business owner and entrepreneur all of her adult life. In 2009, she returned to college to complete her BS with an English Education emphasis and Secondary Education license. After working as the Director of Education for a private technical school, teaching and revamping curriculum, she was hired to oversee the education department at Nilsson Hearing Clinics. She is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, and is dedicated to educating the public. She is eagerly awaiting acceptance to USC Davis in pursuit of her Masters of Gerontology.

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Hooray for Eyes!

Jason W. Hendrix, MD is a board certified eye physician and surgeon who specializes in advanced cataract surgery including laser cataract surgery, LASIK, comprehensive eye care, and diseases of the eye.

He attended medical school at the prestigious George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Mason Eye Institute, University of Missouri.

He is located at the Saint George Eye Center, 1054 E. Riverside Drive, Suite 201, Saint George, Utah. Contact him at 435-628-4507 or visit www.stgec.com.

By Dr. Jason Hendrix, Cataract & LASIK Surgeon One of my favorite books is actually a children’s book written by Dr. Seuss. It is titled “The Eye Book” and tells the story of a boy and a rabbit as they discover their eyes and the wonderful power they possess. From the sun and the moon to trees and bees, the two characters marvel at the many things their eyes enable them to see.

The last line in the book says it best: “And so we say ‘Hooray for eyes!

Hooray, hooray, hooray . . . for eyes!’ ” For over a decade, I have spent nearly every day looking at eyes.

Why? Because as an eye doctor, I have been given the wonderful opportunity to take care of eyes. Over the years I have seen small eyes, big eyes, sick eyes, healthy eyes, blue eyes, green eyes and even “goopy” eyes. I have removed foreign objects from eyes, like BBs and pencils, and I have placed foreign objects into the eye, like synthetic lenses after cataract surgery to restore sight, or corneal sutures to repair an injured eye. I have been blessed to share in the joy patients have when the day after LASIK surgery they see 20/20 without glasses for the first time, and I have also shared in the heartache experienced as a patient’s vision fades away due to macular degeneration. I have marveled at the toughness of the eye as I perform cataract surgery and yet been frustrated by the damage caused to the eye by a single microscopic virus.

Henry David Thoreau wrote “The eye is the jewel of the body.”

I am not exactly sure what he meant but when I think of a jewel

I envision something precious and of great value. My experiences as an eye doctor have reaffirmed to me time and time again how precious our eyes truly are. Take a moment to ponder the marvelous and beautiful things you see every day. From the petals of a small flower to the majestic scenery of Zion National Park, our eyes make it possible for us to enjoy them all. Most of us probably never consider the awesome power of our eyes as we drive our car down the road, enjoy a show at Tuacahn, read a book, hike Snow Canyon, or watch Carli Lloyd place a forty yard shot in the back of the goal during the recent Women’s World Cup. Imagine never enjoying another sunset, never seeing a friend’s face, or never admiring the snowcapped Pine Valley Mountains again; then you will begin to understand that we really do possess two priceless jewels called eyes.

Fall is approaching, and with it, the opportunity to get out and enjoy this beautiful area we live in, and take a moment to ponder the awesome power of those two small wonders we call eyes. As some encourage us to take time to smell the roses, I encourage us to not only smell the roses, but see them too. Enjoy the vibrant color of the petals, the intricate details of the leaves, and the movement of the bees that fly around them. For unfortunately, my experiences as an eye doctor have also taught me that vision is fragile and can leave us at any time. And so I echo the words of Dr. Seuss and say hooray, hooray, hooray . . . for eyes!

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Atrial Fibrillation

By Kent Gleed, MD, Board Certified Cardiologist

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a very common heart rhythm that affects millions of people of all ages. It is usually not a dangerous heart rhythm in and of itself. It can, however, cause some very serious complications if not managed appropriately. For this reason it is important to seek medical help if you think you might have it. The good news is that with new medical advances, A-fib can be managed in a way that allows people to have a normal, productive life.

WHAT IS A-FIB? A-fib is a condition where the top chamber of the heart (the atrium) beats in a very rapid, disorganized manner. This causes the bottom chamber of the heart to also beat in an irregular, disorganized way. This results in a patient feeling an irregular pulse and in some people, a fluttering sensation in their chest. Other symptoms could include: shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, weakness, or fatigue. In some patients, there may be no symptoms. Causes of A-fib could include: high blood pressure, sleep apnea, excessive alcohol intake, stress, thyroid problems or other heart conditions.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT? Treatment is aimed at preventing the two most severe complications of A-fib: a stroke and congestive heart failure (CHF).

Blood thinners are used to prevent a stroke. Sometimes this can be as simple as an aspirin, but usually requires more potent blood thinners. These can include medications like Coumadin (warfarin), Pradaxa, Xarelto, or Eliquis. To prevent CHF, medications that slow the heart rate are used. If these medicines do not control symptoms 50 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

H E A R T O F T H E M AT T E R well enough, then medications to control the heart rhythm are used. When these medicines are unsuccessful at controlling or eliminating symptoms, there are other procedures that can be done to control the heart rhythm or the heart rate. These are called “ablation” procedures. This is where catheters are placed in the heart through IV’s and positioned in areas of the heart that cause A-fib. Energy is delivered through these catheters that eliminate the heart tissue responsible for causing A-fib.

Because there are several treatment options available, it is important to discuss all options available with your doctor. Your physician may decide to refer you to a cardiologist that specializes in the management of heart rhythms, or a cardiac electrophysiologist to help you decide which treatment option is best for you.

About the Author Dr. Kent Gleed, MD and Board Certified Cardiologist, graduated from the University of Utah and did his internship and residency at the University of Iowa. He completed fellowships in cardiology and electrophysiology, and has served as the clinical assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and the medical director at the Alegent Health, Heart & Vascular Institute, in Omaha, NB, and now practices cardiology at Heart of Dixie in St. George.

To Schedule an appointment with a Heart of Dixie provider call 435.251.2900.

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It Takes a Village:

A Family’s Journey to Help One of Their Own

By Erin Zeltner, St. George Health & Wellness Magazine Amanda Griffith had been feeling a nagging pull that something was “off ” with her son. From a young age, he had demonstrated a brilliant mind in academics, but he was plagued by frequent meltdowns which sometimes lasted for hours, over-reacting to tiny things like having his hair or toenails cut. He limited his food-selections, he struggled with constipation and seemed addicted to screens and media. After Amanda had tried everything she could think of at home only to be dismayed at the lack of progress, she made the decision to seek the help she had suspected they needed and she turned to Brain Balance.

Amanda didn’t know what to expect after enrolling Wyatt with the center, but several weeks into the program, she saw the first notable change in his behavior when she braved what she expected to be another daunting experience of cutting his hair. Having been unable to take him to a salon for years because of his emotionallycharged reactions, Amanda had been giving him haircuts at home – an experience both she and Wyatt hated every time. She describes them as “total disasters, complete with freak-outs, screaming, crying and physical aggression” because the buzzer scared him so badly.

Amanda herself often ended up in tears as well, with the experience requiring over an hour and 2-3 family members to help hold him down. But for his first haircut after starting Brain Balance, he calmly stood on a kitchen chair, letting his mother cut his hair in peace. They finished in 20 minutes. Amanda cried during the haircut, but this time, her quiet tears were spurred by the joy she felt in crossing this monstrous hurdle in their lives.

Amanda has found peace and relief in Wyatt’s success, but Wyatt is also proud of himself and his progress. Before, he had noticeably lacked core strength; now he’s able to hoist himself and climb tall objects. His family loves the smiles he displays as he continues to find confidence in his own physical abilities. Wyatt is also happy that he’s no longer challenged by the former stomachaches that came from being constipated; since Brain Balance, he’s able to “go potty” just about every day, something that didn’t happen for him before. Since being at Brain Balance, Wyatt’s reading skills have also suddenly taken off, and he has gained self-confidence in being able to decipher hard words that most other five year-olds aren’t able to.

The entire Griffith family is benefiting from Wyatt’s progression

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as well. Before, when he was having meltdowns and crying over the small things, the entire family found themselves maneuvering through a fog of stress.

Sometimes, they’d have to cancel important plans entirely because he’d be in the middle of a meltdown. These times have come and gone and the Griffith family now feels like they can breathe. “We About the Author don’t expect him to behave perfectly all Erin Zeltner is a St. George native contributing to the time—because all kids will have their The Independent and St. moments of craziness or being moody— George Health and Wellness but overall he’s done so much better than Magazine. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, raising several months ago, and we continue to political awareness, seeing live work with him at home through what music, writing fiction, and we’ve learned at Brain Balance with living the dream with her husband and two daughters exercises and diet,” explained Amanda. at home.

Amanda expanded on her feelings about the change, “I have always said that God sent Wyatt to our family later because it has taken the whole family to raise him. But now, with him being able to control his emotions more, he’s just more fun to be around, which relieves all of us. He has recently started a deep belly laugh that has never been a part of him before, so it’s a joy to be around him.”

What does Wyatt’s schedule look like as he starts school this fall? Now that he’s learned to properly hold a pencil and has an understanding of letter size and spacing from Brain Balance, he’ll be attending a full day of school with Montessori. Amanda looks forward to his full days of social interactions, educational sources that will engage him on his level, and the opportunity to grow like he never has before with preschool. The best part is…he’s happy and excited to be in school and experience life.

To see how Brain Balance can make a difference in your family, please visit www.brainbalanceutah.com or call 435.627.8500.

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Fat Loss Mindset: Work Smarter, not Harder

By Teresa Ford, CPT There is an epidemic of overweight dieters who are eating less, exercising more, standing on scales and losing weight, only to gain it all back and then shame themselves in the mirror. These are people in the trenches of life who are tired, exhausted, and stressed and they just want to go home. “Home” in this case is not a location, but a state of being that we all seek. More often than not, we refer to it as “health,” but they are one and the same.

Maybe some of us have always had pretty good health and we only take on a bit of stress here and there. Maybe we were healthy at one time in our lives and now spend a good amount of time and money on diet fads, trying to duplicate feeling and moving like we did back in the day. Or maybe, like many people I have visited with, we aren’t trying to get our health “back” because we’ve always been overweight, but for the first time, we are trying “healthy” on for size.

Whatever our situation, we’ve either seen, heard or read about the “how to” of getting healthy. It looks a lot like joining a gym, walking on the “dread-mill,” going to aerobic classes, counting our steps, cutting calories, withholding favorite treats, or talking about the drama of weight loss and dieting to friends and family. Did you catch all of those action words? In all of the joining, walking, going, counting, cutting, withholding and talking it seems like we’re working harder, not smarter. Besides that, wouldn’t we rather just be out having fun and doing things that matter to us, rather than fretting about our health?

Does it really have to be this much work?

There’s an easier way to manage your health, and a lot of it has to do with our ability to adopt the mindset of letting go of the “busy-ness” of losing weight. Let go of everything you think you know about weight loss and start listening to what your body is asking for. Taking care of the innate need to eat nutritionally dense foods, exercise to burn fat calories, reduce stress, and get more sleep are the factors your hormones care about. If your mindset is geared to satisfy hunger, sleep, and stress signals coming from your hormones, you are closer to “home” than you think.

Hormones determine whether you burn or store fat. Reducing stress is key, because if we are stressed, hormonally speaking, we store fat.

When stress is low, we are in a metabolic state conducive to burning fat. If it’s the type of calories we burn that matter to our hormones, relative to reducing body fat, then we don’t want to burn calories in general, we want to burn fat calories specifically, right?

For instance, you wake up and get ready to do a workout routine.

Keep in mind your brain’s number one job is to keep your body safe, aka stress free. When you do a workout that is unnecessarily lengthy and strenuous, you will begin to pace yourself to survive and the likelihood that your brain is sending stress signals to your adrenal glands is much higher. You’ve just put yourself in a fat-storing mode, rather than a fatburning mode. We can reverse that scenario, however. Try resting more during a 30-minute workout, giving a quick burst of intense effort, and then resting when you become breathless. Rest as long as you need to, and then give another short burst of intense effort when you’re

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ready. There is no limit to the amount of rest you might need to fully recover your | MIND & B breathing. Resting will send a message of safety to your brain, which translates to a low stress experience for your body. This is | F A M I LY an example of the mindset that will help you reduce stress and get results. | C U LT U R E Your goal is to listen to your body and give it rest when it needs it. Believe me About the Author when I say taking your rest in the workout | CPT, WE Teresa Ford, is aL L N E S is the hardest part of working out smarter. self-made business woman specializing in hormonal Since the day Jane Fonda put on her first fat loss. Her fitness studio, pair of leg-warmers and introduced the Fitness LEVEL 10, is term “aerobics” to the world, the mantra designed to give her clients we’ve been exposed to is go harder, do the confidence to run and play forever. She is the go-to more, don’t stop, don’t quit. However, enthusiast for delivering listening to you first is the mindset that motivational speeches on must go along with creating sustainable various topics relating to the fat loss. That is how you will begin to practice of living a fat loss lifestyle with a compassionate work smarter, not harder. Take your rest mindset. when you need it. Do 30 minutes of pushand-rest exercise and see what you think. Simple.

In the same vein of listening to you first, is the internal awareness of when you are hungry and tired. If your stomach growls, hormones are talking to you and you need to feed the machine. Feeding your body nutritiously dense foods when it’s hungry sends the message to your body that it’s safe, and therefore, your stress hormone levels will stay low.

When being tired sets in, you need to wind down your day. If you don’t prepare to get more sleep when you’re tired, your “tired” will turn into fatigue, before it runs into exhaustion, and you know what happens next: somewhere between fatigued and exhausted is cookies-cake-ice cream. It’s only funny because it’s true. We all do it. At the end of the day, dinner is over, but we’re still up taking care of stuff. Our blood sugar drops which makes us feel tired. We think we need some “down time” before bed and something to stabilize our blood sugar in order to stay up later. Because we’re so tired, we don’t want to think about making a healthy choice, so we grab what is easy. Easy food is usually found in the freezer or the snack cupboard. Right? Right.

In the end, we aren’t doing ourselves any favors by ignoring our tired signals. Indulging in more “down time” makes getting up and being productive first thing in the morning w-a-a-a-y-y-y too hard.

Truthfully, we don’t need more down time, we need more sleep. Again, that comes down to listening to the answers that lie within. “Hungry” means we need fuel and “tired” means we need sleep. We don’t need a diet plan to tell us that. We just need to listen closer to the hormonal signals that are mapping out a direct route to fat loss success.

On your journey to achieve a level of health that allows you to live your best life, it’s imperative that you listen to your body first, regardless of what the diet world may be recommending. That world is talking to the masses, but you are not the “masses”. You are an individual with personal preferences and lifestyle sensitivities. Make fat loss work for you. Keep it simple and be confident in the fact that you already have the answers within. If you follow your hormonal instincts and care for your needs, before you know it, you’ll be “home” again.

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By Allie Blazzard, FNP-C

As a family nurse practitioner at Riverside Medical Arts, one of the questions I am asked most often is, “What can I do to improve my skin’s tone and texture as I age?” Living in the desert sun as we do, it’s difficult to avoid developing some sun damage and wrinkling over the years.

Sun Spots My favorite treatment for eliminating sun spots or hyperpigmentation is a fotofacial or IPL (Intense Pulsed Light).

IPL is a laser treatment that very efficiently targets sun spots, pores, acne and vascular lesions of the face and body. It typically only takes two to three treatments to achieve beautiful results, but it’s important to make sure they are run by qualified, licensed technicians.

Skin Tone & Texture Besides targeting sun spots, IPL is an effective treatment for wrinkles, pores and scarring. Micro-needling is another method that offers improvement in the skin’s tone and texture. The Dermapen is one popular method of micro-needling. You can use dermal rollers at home to boost results as well.

Wrinkles Botox and fillers are the most effective treatment I have found to eliminate or soften lines. Botox works to soften crow’s feet around the eyes or scowl lines between the brows, by relaxing muscle movement. It is often used to improve horizontal forehead lines, lines around the mouth, neck chords or banding, frowning of the mouth, and more. It is a very safe procedure with no downtime. It is often referred to as the “lunch time treatment” because patients sneak in on their lunch break for Botox then can return to work looking fine within minutes. Botox usually lasts between three and six months. Price typically ranges from $100 to $500 per treatment and is priced per unit.

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from six months to several years, depending on the filler used. Prices range from $300 to around $800 per session or syringe. One of my favorite treatments is a “liquid facelift” which lifts the face through replacing volume that is lost naturally over the years. We typically lose around 5ml of volume in our faces per year beyond the age of 25, and most static facial lines (wrinkles you can see when the face is at rest) start around 25-27 years of age.

About the Author Allie Blazzard is a nurse practitioner specializing in integrating the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, lifestyle, nutritional programs and the best of conventional medicine.

She also specializes in aesthetic medicine through her use of facial injectables and laser treatments.

Skin Care The foundation to good skin is great skin care. I typically recommend a good sunscreen for daily use to all my patients. I also frequently recommend a retinol (vitamin A based treatment like Retin-A or tretinoin) that fights sun damage, wrinkling and acne. It’s relatively inexpensive and is usually very effective.

Nutrition The skin needs proper hydration, nutrition, and protection to look good and age well. You can offer your skin great antioxidants, peptides, growth factors, stem cells and more in your skin care to help with sun damage and wrinkling. I frequently place my patients on nutritional supplements or natural bioidentical hormone replacement, when appropriate, to help the skin from the inside out.

There are so many different skin care lines and products to choose from that the choices can get overwhelming. I suggest sitting down with a licensed aesthetician to help customize a regime that is suitable for your specific skin care needs.

For more information on Riverside Medical Arts go to www. riversidemedicalarts.com or call (435) 628-6466. They are located at 1068 East Riverside Drive in St. George, Utah.

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Road Warrior’s Guide in the Battle for Good Health

By Becky Stein While it’s common knowledge that exercise, rest, diet, and hydration are key factors in maintaining wellness, adherence to these things can be challenging when traveling.

Whether traveling for work or holiday, you don’t have to give it all up just because you are outside your natural environment. Here are some tips to help you hold strong to your healthy habits: Diet “You’re on vacation! You should eat MORE.” This is what Jane Mankey heard while on her 28 day vacation this summer to Wisconsin and Illinois. Though it’s true that you should not deny yourself the joy of good dining when on vacation, you still need to make calculated choices. Ms. Mankey used the free smart phone application, “Lose It,” to track her diet. When her daily calorie count was approaching her limit to maintain her weight, she “skipped the vacation ice cream cone.”

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as a vacation. Access to an expense account or being presented with a free breakfast buffet does not mean you should push your intake. It’s pretty easy to track down a salad, a wrap, or fruit cup at major airports requiring layovers. Remember, you are on business, not vacation.

Hydration and Fighting Germs While we can control our diet and exercise, other peoples’ hygiene and manners, we cannot. Case in point: as I was typing this article, a fellow passenger seated next to me on a flight sneezed right on my shoulder without covering his mouth. Airports, airplanes, hotel rooms and people are dirty. Since Haz-Mat suits are terribly uncomfortable and cause concerned looks, there are some simple measures you can take to avoiding bringing home bacterial souvenirs.

“One thing that is really important while flying, which is general physiology, is hydration,” says Deborah Keil, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the Montana State University.

“Dry mucus membranes and dry lungs make us more susceptible to infection, and drinking water and hydrating lungs provides a natural barrier to infection.” Drinking tonic water is helpful to prevent and relieve muscle cramping, but hold the gin. Alcohol not only dehydrates, it compromises the immune system as well.

Instead of using a drinking fountain, use the no touch bottle fillers or spend the $3 to get bottled water. If you have traveled enough you have seen coughs, licks, face-washing, and even feet washing in drinking fountains.

Do not use the back seat pocket of the airplane! Passengers use this for used Kleenex, dirty diapers, and used air sick bags. “Heavy contact points, the places everyone is touching, the arm rests, seat belt, overhead

buttons, these high profile grabs have the most availability for bacterial exposure.

Most important when traveling and most effective, is to wash the hands!” Ms. Kiel iterates.

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E Lwriter LNES Becky Stein|is aW freelance Get out and see the town, walk the parking and software professional. Her lot of the office park, put on a good audio writing appears in a variety book, make a phone call and talk while of regional publications often walking. If you are stuck at an airport for a focusing on outdoor recreation, travel, and dining. She is a layover, add steps to your pedometer. It is frequent traveler and is often likely you will be sitting on a plane for at spotted jogging around St. least an hour; take a walk before settling in George, hiking the red desert to that cramped regional jet seat. trails, or conducting other You could also seek out a local gym, “research” for her writing.

CrossFit or yoga studio. This is a great way to mix up your normal routine. For those who want to stay in the hotel, try YouTube. YouTube has a vast offering for cardio, toning, dancing, yoga, it goes on. You can move the furniture around in your hotel room and be personally trained by Jillian Michaels or Dance with the Stars.

Battling the bulge and staying healthy while traveling requires planning and discipline. Fortunately, there are options and long airport terminals to keep you fit while on the road!

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Teeth in a Day By the Oral Facial Surgery Institute

With recent advances in dental care there are many new and exciting procedures that Shawn B. Davis, of the Oral Facial Surgery Institute, can offer his patients. One such procedure is dental implant surgery.

Dental implants are the best solution for people who are suffering from the loss of one or more teeth. The implant itself replaces the root of a tooth creating a foundation, or anchor, for the crown or replacement teeth. A restored dental implant is the closest thing to a natural tooth in form, function, and aesthetics. Due to improvements in technology, many patients are candidates for dental implants. Each case is unique to each individual, and that is where Dr. Shawn Davis’ vast expertise and training is so valuable in analyzing what is best for each patient.

Teeth in a Day is a revolutionary procedure and is a natural progression of the single dental implant procedures currently available. With

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Joey Carother’s story is similar to many of those who benefit from the “teeth in a day” implant procedure. He shares his feelings about his personal and life-changing experience.

I suffered from periodontal disease, was missing several teeth, and had partial dentures.

I didn’t realize that over the years, not only had my mouth been eroding, but my life as well. I didn’t realize how bad it was because it came on slowly, just as the deterioration in my mouth.

I’d catch myself not talking, smiling, or laughing as much. I’d cover my mouth when I talked, and at times talking to people in my business became awkward and uncomfortable because of my teeth. I was so self-conscious about my smile that I held back and withdrew socially. My partial dentures were uncomfortable and hurt to the point that I couldn’t eat many foods, so I started losing weight. It had truly affected every part of my life.

When I first heard about the “teeth in a day” procedure and the possibility of having a new set of teeth and a healthy mouth, I was excited, but still had no idea what a significant impact it would make on my life.

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the procedure. The surgery was really smooth. The healing process was quick with not much pain and I had a brand new full set of teeth that same day.

Dr. Davis and his entire staff have been wonderful! They were very professional and supportive as I went through this process, never making me feel self-conscious or uncomfortable.

They understood what I was going through and were genuinely just as excited for me as I was.

When I looked and saw my new teeth for the first time, I was elated, happy, and felt like a new person. I thought, “They feel like real teeth and now I can eat anything!”

I felt like I had my life back and didn’t have to hide anymore. Going through this experience of getting Teeth in a Day was incredible!

What a difference a day makes – a difference in myself, my family and my work!

My kids were so used to me holding back, not talking or laughing as much, that they almost

Joey Before didn’t know how to react. They even said to me, “Dad, we didn’t know that you were so animated, so happy and talkative!”

I now have my self-confidence back. I am happy and smile SO much more. I am grateful that I live in a time where technology has made this possible. It gave me back what I had grown to miss. It has enriched my life! It changed my life! It restored my life!

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capacity. Having Teeth in a Day, where the teeth are secured, allows F Ivariety N A of NCIA the patient to bite an apple, chew a steak, and enjoy a |wide foods. Another major benefit of this procedure is the boost in selfconfidence; knowing they now have a new, permanent, | and M beautiful IND & B smile they can be proud of.

Not everyone is a candidate for the Teeth in a Day procedure. Each F A M Iby LY patient’s situation is unique and should be reviewed |thoroughly Dr. Davis, to see if they qualify for the procedure. A detailed and informative video about dental implants can be found on| Oral C U&LFacial TURE Surgery Institute’s website: www.oralfacialsurgeryinstitute.com.

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proper preparations a qualified patient can now get a full set of new teeth all in one day! This procedure is for patients with extensive tooth decay, failing or lost teeth, gum disease, or ill-fitting dentures.

Teeth in a Day is literally a full mouth rehabilitation.

The surgical procedure is done under sedation where Dr. Davis removes all of the patient’s remaining teeth on the upper jaw, the lower jaw, or both. He then inserts titanium post implants that integrate into the jaw bone. These implants become a strong foundation for the patient’s specialized replacement teeth. The full denture is permanently secured in the patient’s mouth, unless removed by a doctor.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE | Dr. Shawn Davis Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon E D U C AT I O N

Bachelor of Science | Brigham Young University, 1999 Master of Business Administration | Temple University Fox School of Business, 2003 Doctor of Dental Medicine | Temple University College of Dentistry, 2003 Certification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | University of Oklahoma, 2007 S P E C I A LT I E S

Third molar removal, TMJ surgery, dental implant surgery, facial trauma A B O U T D R . D AV I S Dr. Shawn B. Davis graduated from BYU and Temple University College of Dentistry. Along with his doctorate training at Temple, he also received his MBA with an emphasis in healthcare management. He was then accepted into the University of Oklahoma’s prestigious program of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. During residency, Dr. Davis trained in internal medicine, anesthesiology, pathology, general surgery, management of neck and facial trauma, craniofacial surgery, facial reconstructive surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery (TMJ), implant surgery, and facial cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Davis continues to learn and keep up with the constant changes, cutting edge technology, and techniques available. Along with lecturing at various dental association meetings, he serves as a guest lecturer at the University of Oklahoma’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program.

Dr. Davis and his dedicated staff have created a very friendly, professional, and comfortable atmosphere for his patients. He specializes in many areas such as wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement, facial reconstructive surgery, and TMJ management. They look forward to working with each patient and helping them with whatever their needs are. Their goal is to ensure that each patient is receiving the best experience and care possible. Dr. Davis said, “The most rewarding part of my practice is being able to give my patients a healthier lifestyle, a beautiful smile, transforming their lives, and making them happy. That is the reason I come to work every day!”

Dr. Davis and his wife, Dr. Caroll Davis, who also has her Doctor of Dentistry Degree, decided there was no better place to raise a family than St. George. So they moved here and opened his office in 2007. Dr. Davis enjoys sports, reading, fishing, and spending time with his three children.

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We ordered a cervical spine MRI to rule out any pinched nerves in the neck, because certain head positions seemed to make the problem worse, and I didn’t want to start treating her nerves with Calmare if the pain actually originated in the spine. Well, the MRI was negative.

I was fairly confident that we were going to be able to help with the neck and arm pain, because at this point, it seemed to be a true neurogenic (nerve origin) problem, but I also let her know that I was unsure as to whether or not it would help the spasms or “twitch.”

As almost an afterthought, I simply indicated that this Calmare therapy wouldn’t hurt or make the problem worse.

She and her mom decided she would try it. After all, there was nothing to lose.

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Chiropractic and CopyrightPhysician © Epic Marketing 2011 has been practicing for eighteen She and her mother were amazed at years in St. George, UT. the drastic improvement. We continued He is Board Certified as an treating for eight treatments, each Independent Examiner and Impairment Rating Physician. lasting about forty-five minutes, and He has seen many people’s lives each treatment gave longer and longer ruined as a result of injury symptom relief. At the end of this eight and the side effects of drugs visit program, she was no longer having therefore, his primary focus is healing conditions naturally. any pain or spastic twitches.

If you would like further She was so happy! During school information regarding spinal and when hanging around her peers, she decompression or laser therapy, go to painreliefcentersofutah. was always trying to hide her arm and com or call Dr. Wagner at 435was concerned about what others would 673‑1443. think if they saw it twitching. It was affecting her self-esteem. Now, she has a whole new demeanor and positive outlook.

We receive numerous referrals from local and national doctors for patients who do not respond to the ‘status quo.’ These people have tried everything to get rid of their agonizing pain but nothing has helped. If this describes your situation, we may be able to help.

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Positive on Purpose Overcoming a Bias Toward Negativity

Andy is a marriage and family therapist at the St. George Center for Couples and Families. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a MS degree in marriage and family therapy. Andy enjoys the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with his wife and baby boy.

By Andy Thompson, MS, LMFTA A life dominated by negativity can be stressful, and stress causes wear and tear on our bodies, minds, and relationships. Have you ever noticed the tendency in yourself, or in others, to pay more attention to the negative things or problems in life than the positive things and aspects of life that are going well? This is called negativity bias, which is the notion that things of a more negative nature, such as unpleasant thoughts, emotions, experiences, or interactions with others, will have a greater effect on a person’s emotional/mental/psychological state and processes than neutral or positive things, even when events are of equal intensity.

While I am not suggesting that we ignore challenges and difficulties, we do need to pay attention to the ratio of positive to negative experiences in our lives. For example, marriage and relationship researchers have come to recommend that for relationships to survive, a couple needs to have at least five positive interactions for every negative interaction.

In many areas of our lives, negativity can overwhelm us and begin to become chronic. Sometimes we might develop symptoms such as anxiety, hyper-vigilance, and distorted patterns of thinking. If negativity dominates our conversation, we might even start to notice that others distance themselves from us because they experience us as negative. This can turn into a vicious cycle that leads us to be unhappy.

Fortunately, there are many steps we can take in order to counteract negativity bias without invalidating the concerns we may have in our lives.

What you can do in your head: Be aware of negativity bias and intentionally pay more attention to positive experiences. For example, eat a delicious meal slowly and really savor it. Pay attention to the

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positive sensations you get from your food, including tastes, textures, and smells that are pleasant.

What you can do with your actions: Intentionally bring more positive things into your life. Don’t wait until you feel positive to pursue positive experiences. Schedule in something positive, like a massage, a fishing trip, a movie with friends. If money is tight, there are still positive things to plan into your life, like a walk in the park, watching a sunrise, or a phone call to a family member or friend.

What you can do in your relationships: Prioritize. Avoid overloading your relationships with too many negative or difficult topics. Don’t try to fix every problem, correct every annoying behavior, or have all the hard conversations all at once. Pick the most important issues to deal with, and then work to have positive interactions in between facing challenges.

What you can do in your heart: Gratitude. Regularly think of things you normally take for granted (eg. access to clean drinking water) and imagine your life without those things. This can often help us create an experience of appreciation for the good things in our lives, which can help us to feel more positive.

Again, I am not suggesting that it is a good idea to ignore or push away all negative experiences. Avoiding difficult conversations with a spouse, child, or other family members and friends can be harmful to our relationships. I’m also not suggesting that we need to put on our rose colored glasses and trust everyone and everything. What I am suggesting, however, is that if we make the effort to increase positive thoughts, experiences, and feelings in life, then we will be happier, healthier, and more energized and capable of tackling challenges without getting overwhelmed by negativity.

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About the Author Dr. Speakman has been practicing in St. George since 2002 as a partner of Utah Surgical Associates. Dr. Speakman is the Bariatric Surgery Director at Dixie Regional Hospital and has been integral in the success and growth of the program.

Under his direction, the program is now preparing to become a certified center of excellence in bariatric surgery.

Surgery Right for You?

By J. Jared Speakman, MD

One year ago, around this time, I had a patient I will call “Sarah” that walked into my office considering weight loss surgery. Sarah was more than 100 pounds overweight with a BMI of 40, and was suffering from other aliments including sleep apnea, depression, and arthritis.

On top of all that, Sarah had been on Weight Watchers on five different occasions; she had done LA Weight Loss, Nutrisystem, Optifast, and even the American Heart Association’s diet. On all of those occasions, weight was either lost and regained or not lost at all. She was frustrated as well as worried about her long-term health.

Sarah’s story is one we see often when a patient attends one of our surgical weight loss seminars. They feel like their options are exhausted. They want something that will help them with their long-term health.

Our approach involves an entire team dedicated to giving you both a maximum result in healthy weight loss, as well as a high percentage opportunity of maintaining that weight loss.

Surgical weight loss has been around in various forms for more than thirty years.

Recently a lot of attention has been focused on these procedures because of an explosion in obesity rates around the country and indeed around the world. Three in five Americans are either overweight or obese, and in the past 20 years, adult obesity has doubled. It is 68 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

estimated that more than 300,000 premature deaths occur annually because of obesity. The death rate from obesity is rapidly approaching that of smoking.

The causes of obesity can be various, including genetic predisposition, physiological, behavioral, psychosocial, and even societal.

Additionally, there is a lot of pressure-- both self and societally imposed-- to lose weight or to meet a certain body image.

Our goal as your Utah Surgical Weight Loss Center team is to help you achieve weight loss that has been previously unattainable through other methods of strictly exercise and diet. If this rings true to you, here are three things to evaluate when considering weight loss surgery: 1. Do I have a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 35?

2. H ave other more conservative methods of diet and/or exercise been ineffective at losing and keep the weight off?

3. Am I willing to commit to the process required to qualify for weight loss surgery by my insurance company? Or do I have the funds to forgo involving my insurance and agree to the cash pay price?

For Sarah, the answers to those questions were all yes, and so she decided to have the surgery. After her surgery, she followed the postoperative instructions that were given to her as well as the nutritional and physical

activity guidelines that we laid out for her.

She was on her way.

Our team, including the surgeon, bariatric coordinator, nutritionist, and psychologist, all work together to follow a precise and calculated method to help patients be successful in their weight loss journeys.

Our initial seminar, pre and post operative appointments, and continued follow-up from our bariatric coordinator offer the guidance, support, and check points necessary to stay on the right path. Additionally, we provide regularly scheduled support group meetings that include other weight loss surgery patients so patients can work together as a community to help everyone be successful.

Now, one year later, Sarah recently came into my office for her annual follow up appointment. Having stuck to the guidelines we gave her, she has lost 94 pounds , her BMI is now 23, she is the most active she’s ever been, and she is happy.

These are the types of results we strive to attain with every one of our patients.

If you are interested in further considering weight loss surgery, visit our website at https:// utahsurgical.com/procedures/bariatric-weightloss-surgery/ or to reserve a spot in our initiatory seminar please contact our bariatric coordinator, Lorraine Hiner. She can be reached during business hours at 435.628.1641 or by email at lhiner@utahsurgical.com.

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Shingles – Treating Pain from Acute Herpes Zoster

By Dr. Dale Stott Acute herpes zoster, better known as shingles, is a common disease that may be trivialized as merely a self-limiting skin rash.

In reality, shingles represents an extremely painful viral infection of the nervous system which can evolve into a miserable chronic pain condition. In fact, the pain from this condition is so severe that it represents a major cause of severe depression in the elderly. But with modern treatments in pain medicine, there is good news for those afflicted with an acute outbreak of the virus. The pain and inflammation associated with shingles is very treatable.

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Shingles results from the reactivation of the same virus that causes chickenpox, which can lie dormant for decades in the nervous system. Reactivation often occurs when the host’s immune system is compromised through stress, disease, or aging. Once reactivated, the virus makes its way back through the affected nerve to the skin.

Here it manifests itself in a rash characterized by tiny blisters and spontaneous pain often described as burning, itching, and aching.

The skin may become so tender and sensitive that even the weight of clothing or sheets cannot be tolerated. The virus may also attack the eyes and if untreated, and this can lead to blindness.

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The pain from this virus can precede the rash by up to a week and is often confused in this pre-eruptive stage with other maladies such as angina, appendicitis, gallbladder problems, herniated disc, or neuromuscular disease. However, once the rash appears, the diagnosis of shingles is made more apparent to practitioners.

In most cases, the lesions scab over in two to four weeks and the pain resolves with the disappearance of the rash. Unfortunately, severe intractable pain sometimes persists long after the rash has disappeared.

This condition, known as post herpetic neuralgia (PHN), is very common in the elderly.

early in the course of the disease, usually in the first 72 hours, in order to have a significant impact and to help prevent post herpetic neuralgia.

Due to immune system suppression, shingles occurs more commonly in the elderly population and in those whose immune systems are affected by disease or stress. There are about a million cases of shingles in the United States every year. It is estimated that over a lifetime of 85 years, about 50% of the population will acquire the disease at some stage. Unfortunately, the only way to prevent shingles is to prevent the chickenpox infection, which for many people occurred in their childhoods.

While there is now a vaccine for shingles, it is only partially effective in preventing the disease. There are also antiviral medications available to treat shingles, but unfortunately they are somewhat limited in their effectiveness and must be started very

blocks can shorten the course of the quality of life to thousands of patients. disease, reduce or eliminate the pain, and reduce the likelihood of PHN. If PHN has already developed, there are still treatments available which can reduce its severity. These include nerve blocks, oral medication and topical patches.

Shingles and PHN can get in the way of living a full, active, and enjoyable life, but if you or someone you know suffer from shingles, don’t lose hope. Treatments by knowledgeable specialists have brought pain relief to many patients experiencing the torture of shingles and PHN. Consult with your doctor or pain clinic about which treatment option may work best for you – you deserve to enjoy life!

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By Brian J. Tenney, Role Administer, JustServe

Have you ever wanted to volunteer in 2014 and 2015. In June of this year, somewhere but didn’t know what to do? Or JustServe.org was introduced to southern is your non-profit organization overwhelmed Utah in Washington and Iron Counties. To with a service project, in need of volunteers? date, there are over 100 service projects listed JustServe.org may be just what you need. on the website within a 75-mile radius of St. JustServe.org is a website provided as a George, all in urgent need of volunteers. free service by The Church of Jesus Christ of “The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterLatter-day Saints to match faith, nonprofit, day Saints had the capability to get the “If you can't a hundred people, feed just one." community andfeed governmental organizations website started, has the capacity to maintain that need volunteers with individuals, - Mother Teresa and improve the site and the commitment @JustServe.org families, or groups who are willing to fill those needs. Volunteer opportunities are posted to provide it free to our communities long on JustServe.org by organizations in need, term,” said Brian Tenney, Role Administrator making it simple for potential volunteers to for JustServe.org in the Utah South Area. see those needs, sign-up and show-up when “Now it’s up to volunteers and approved organizations in our Washington County needed.

JustServe.org was launched in California communities to avail themselves of the in 2012, expanding into several more states benefits this website offers.”

Volunteering is good for your mind and body Terri Cole, Licensed Psychotherapist stated, “In grad school, I read studies on the positive emotional impact of volunteerism for the giver. Self-esteem increased and symptoms of depression decreased from becoming an important part of the solution for a person in need. Feel-good hormones like serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins, and dopamine may be released when a person sees a direct positive in atheir project experience result from good deeds.the The act of being of service and exchanging positive energy with another human is a psychological and emotional win-win.”

As we work side-by-side and learn from each other, mutual-understanding increases, misconceptions can be corrected, and new friendships are built.

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JustServe.org general guidelines: 1. The best service opportunities are collaborative – working sideby-side with others in the community.

2. Humanitarian service opportunities should assist the poor and those in need of a helping hand.

3. Community service opportunities should enhance the quality of life in the community.

4. JustServe.org projects should not directly involve volunteers in fundraising, have a political focus, or be “for-profit” oriented.

According to the JustServe website, “We may not solve world hunger here at JustServe, but we’re convinced that by serving with each other in our local communities, we’re paving the way for much broader changes. Our individual efforts don’t need to be huge – a little bit of change here, a few hours there – but even small efforts quickly add up to make a real difference.”

“There are lots of people in the community who want or need to give service,” Tenney said. “This is the ideal place to help them out.

It’s great to see how so much good can be done in the community by the combined efforts provided by individuals, families and groups.”

It’s time to get started! Just go to JustServe.org and get registered today, search for projects that suit your area of interest and go serve.

For more information contact Brian Tenney, JustServe.org Role Administrator for the Utah South Area at brian10e@icloud.com or 435-467-2103.

Volunteering provides both mental and physical health benefits.

helpguide.org, A trusted non-profit guide to mental health and well-being • Volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. Helping others and the community provides a natural sense of accomplishment.

• Volunteering helps fight depression by combating social isolation. Maintaining regular contact with others helps you develop a solid support system, which in turn protects you against stress and depression when you’re going through challenging times. Working with pets and other animals has also been shown to improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety.

• Volunteering helps you stay physically healthy, and is especially beneficial in older adults. Studies have found that those who volunteer have a lower mortality rate than those who do not, even when considering factors like the health of the participants.

Volunteering has also been shown to lessen symptoms of chronic pain or heart disease.

About the Author Brian earned his Bachelor of Science, Business Management degree from the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University, Provo. He is a member of the Utah South Area Public Affairs Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is the Role Administrator for JustServe.org in the Utah South Area. Brian is President of TCS Advertising & Public Relations. He is an active community and industry leader for a number of organizations and causes.

He enjoys riding the southern Utah bike trails, spending time with his family, and serving others.

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By Bruce T. Jensen

Suppose your business is looking to hire someone who is resourceful, self-motivated, and a team player. You find that very person! However, over time you discover that this matchmade-in-heaven just doesn’t seem to work out for your company or the employee. So what happened?

Often such disappointment stems from a disconnect between your expectations as an employer and expectations of the staff member. This disconnect may be symptomatic of a broader weakness in corporate culture.

So, what is corporate culture? It’s usually defined as a shared set of mutual beliefs, values and practices. It also represents the way the company’s workers think, feel and act.

Successful management teams shape their corporate culture by aligning their philosophy with the philosophy of their workers. Naturally, this process begins at the time of hiring.

The best job candidates have this mindset: “Before I work for a company, the company has to work for me.” Therefore, it’s vital that every plank of the company’s mission statement (and values and vision statements, if a company has them) be clearly articulated to job seekers. Through such communication, both employer and job candidate can determine if there is a good fit. Employers also need to communicate their vision for the future and discuss how that candidate would contribute to it.

Legendary corporate chieftain Jack Welch, who guided General Electric from 1981 to 2001, once said: “No company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” How true. While most businesses take time to craft a mission statement, how many communicate that statement to each employee at the time of hiring?

And how many companies specifically ask for each employee’s “buy-in”?

Implementing the mission statement at every level of an organization is, I’m convinced, one of the hallmarks of a great corporate culture. And make no mistake: a corporate culture can make or break a company, no matter how strong the business model.

To ensure a strong corporate culture, companies should have basic traits they require of employees in addition to specific job qualifications.

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Bruce T. Jensen is President/ CEO of St. George, Utah based Town & Country Bank, one of the nation’s most profitable financial institutions. Before opening Town & Country in 2008, Mr. Jensen managed profit centers at large banks in Chicago, Los Angeles and London, England.

At my company, a banking firm, we require every team member to have impeccable ethics, extraordinary customer service skills, commitment to community, and self-discipline. Of our key officers, we also require two other traits: entrepreneurship and creativity.

There’s no question that strong culture is linked to a firm’s organization style. In his perpetually best-selling business book, Good to Great, author Jim Collins studied the best performing U.S. companies over time and constructed his “Good to Great Matrix of Creative Discipline” (shown on this page). Great organizations reflect a high ethic of entrepreneurship and a high culture of discipline.

Wise supervision of team members is also a hallmark of a healthy corporate culture. For example, our company does the following: • Remove hierarchies to preclude intimidation and promote free-flow of ideas • Empower and trust team members to unleash entrepreneurship and creativity • Control outcomes, not behavior • Listen to team members to foster a level of comfort and implement good input • Focus on consensus • Place our mission statement on every worker’s desk in view of the worker and customers • Create various “bonding rituals” to cultivate mutual cooperation and have outright fun I mentioned that sharing corporate vision with workers is critical to corporate culture. We do that regularly because you can’t have workers’ philosophy and vision drifting out of sync with those of the firm. Our corporate vision revolves around three things: innovative concepts, a savvy revenue plan and an ongoing, enviable corporate culture.

Corporate culture will most certainly control both a firm’s reputation and employee productivity, not to mention revenue. So take it from Jack Welch, who said on another occasion, “Control your own destiny, or someone else will.”

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Downtown St. George is often a bustling place on warm days and weekends.

Families and individuals saunter through shops, eat at local cafes and restaurants, and enjoy artwork lining the sidewalks.

Although many feel drawn to downtown, Nicki Pace takes particularly great pride in the area.

Much of her love for downtown is rooted in her own family history.

“I grew up listening to my Grandma tell stories about how her and my grandpa met at the soda fountain on Main Street,” Nicki recalled. “[The stories] were fascinating to me as a little kid. They really stuck with me.”

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In the 1980s, Nicki’s father created Ancestor Square, a commercial downtown area filled with shops, cafes, and other attractions. Although Ancestor Square did not necessarily flourish at the time, Nicki wanted to see a downtown resurgence.

Several years later, she and her husband, Randall, bought the Painted Pony, a high-end restaurant on the square. Nicki decided to buy much of the food for the restaurant from local organic gardeners.

“We really wanted to see them succeed,” she said. “We buy as much as we can [locally]. And we have our own one-acre organic garden.”

In 2008, Nicki decided to take her support for local farmers a step further: she started a Saturday farmers market on Ancestor Square.

“It was a way to bring together local farmers, artists, chefs, bakers,” Nicki recounted. “It benefits both our restaurants because we are able to get local, fresh food – which always tastes better.”

Nicki explained that the farmers market is not a flea market or a garage sale.

The items sold must be made or grown by

the vendor. In addition to fresh produce, the market often sells homemade goods such as woodcarvings, bread, jams, jellies, purses, greeting cards, hats, scarves, soap, lotion, and art.

“Together we are going to succeed. We want to create downtown pride.”

Live music – played by local bands – is a central part of the farmers market. Nicki said about 300 people come each weekend.

“It’s as much a community event as it is a farmers market,” she said.

After watching the farmers market and the Painted Pony succeed, the Paces decided it was time to expand. “We always had our eyes open in the downtown area to do a more casual restaurant,” Nicki explained.

In 2011, they bought a building on the corner of Main Street and St. George Boulevard. Nicki’s great-uncle, George Pace, started The Big Hand Café on the same corner in 1932. She named the new restaurant George’s Corner, in his honor.

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How does a 50-year-old Mormon from Utah end up being enrolled as a student at the Catholic University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana? I did it by spending a lifetime of discovering, developing, and delivering my unique purpose in life. Then, after four years of rigorous study and sacrifice, I found myself approaching the platform erected inside the Edmund P. Joyce Center on my graduation day May 18, 2013. I was being awarded a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Administration with honors from the Mendoza College of Business at Notre Dame. I glanced upward to see my image being broadcast upon the overhead Jumbotron screen in this beautiful sporting arena.

I could not hold back the anticipation of being handed my diploma and completing the walk across that magnificent stage. I felt deeply that this was about to be my “27 seconds” at this institution that would change my life forever...and it did! The education and connections developed now assist me in spreading the nonprofit organization I created across the country.

Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger had a similar life changing experience at Notre Dame. Rudy led a life fueled by people telling him he couldn’t accomplish the goals he wanted to achieve. One dream he harbored was to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, despite being merely 5’6” and 185 pounds—an undersized player. After working as hard as possible and showing he was willing to work as much as he needed to, Rudy earned a place on the Notre Dame scout team, a practice squad that helps the varsity team practice for games.

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Rudy never even dressed in uniform for a game until his last opportunity to play for Notre Dame at home. He was placed into a game as defensive end against Georgia Tech on November 8, 1975.

In the final play of Ruettiger’s senior season with the Fighting Irish, he sacked Georgia Tech quarterback Rudy Allen, which is all his Notre Dame stat line has About the Author ever shown. Following the game, Rudy’s Mr. Rolfe is the Founder and CEO of the School of Life teammates carried him off the field; he Foundation. This 501(c)3 was the first of only two players in Notre nonprofit organization has a Dame history to ever be carried off the mission to increase high school graduation rates. field by his teammates. His simple story of playing only “27 seconds” for one of the most storied football programs in the country was made into an inspirational movie, Rudy. The movie has motivated and inspired millions of people across the world to reach for their dreams regardless of what others tell them about their abilities.

Have you discovered your “27 Seconds” in life? Of course this is a metaphorical question. Finding success, peace and happiness in our own lives depends on what we do with those inspirational moments that transpire along our journey. Do you enjoy the moment at the time you see it and then move on or do you take motivation from the experience to take your life to the next level? I invite you to not waste those valuable God-gifted instances. You have an opportunity to begin now if you have not already done so. And if you have already begun, this is your chance to take your journey to an even higher plane.

Where will your story be told some day? It does not matter who you are, what good or bad has happened in your life, where the story is conveyed, or how many other individuals hear it. What matters is that you live it, share it, and make a difference in the lives of other people.

You now have the occasion to write your story. You see...finding your “27 seconds” is finding your purpose in life. Find it...use it!

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discuss terminating mortgage payments for life if you are over 62. That certainly doesn’t mean that if you are over 62 you should simply stop making your mortgage payments (that could really mess up your credit)! What I am referring to with that statement is those senior clients who are in a home they would like to retire in, and will be making a mortgage payment on that home for the next 20 to 30 years or longer. These payments will never benefit those clients directly. Yes, there will be more equity in the home for your children when you have passed, but it will cost you hundreds of thousands during your retirement years that you could put into savings.

The FHA reverse mortgage loan, also known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), replaces traditional mortgage loans, allowing the client to take back 50 to 60% of the value of their home, thus eliminating their current mortgage payments for life.

Let me try and break down an actual example of what we see with our community, as we have such a large population in Southern Utah that are over 62 years of age. Say you have a home worth $300,000 and you owe $160,000. Depending upon your age, you could take out a HECM government insured mortgage and eliminate your mortgage payment for the rest of your and your spouse’s life. You would simply be rolling your current conventional mortgage into a non-recourse government insured reverse HECM loan.

In this example, a typical mortgage payment is around $900 per month at today’s interest rates on a 30 year fixed mortgage. So, by

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That’s $900 more income monthly that you could use or put in savings for you and your spouse during retirement. Do we really realize how much that is? $900 per month is $10,800 per year. $10,800 per year over a 20 year retirement is $216,000.

This is why you keep hearing me say on the radio (and seeing on the television ads from Fred Thompson) that if you are over 62 and still making a mortgage payment, you need to stop!

So, if you want to increase your retirement savings by adding that money to income and increasing your retirement savings by over $200,000 (and over a quarter of a million during a typical retirement) then the HECM reverse loan option might be the best for you.

If, however, you already have a great retirement, or if when one of you pass your spouse does not lose income and he or she will have plenty to retire on, then this specific loan might not be for you. Also, if you are interested in living conservatively as much as possible so you can pass on the maximum amount of equity in your home to your kids or heirs, then this loan is also probably not for you. That being said, there is a reason that over 70% of our retirees that are moving into our community are choosing to use this loan for their home, versus paying cash or continuing to make mortgage payments for the remainder of their lives.

Like any financial product, it is not right for everyone. It’s always a good idea to explore your options and how they would work under your specific situation. Today, we at Cherry Creek Mortgage have funded over 1,000 HECM reverse loans over the last five years.

Cherry Creek Mortgage is the only direct lender that is authorized to fund and underwrite our own government insured reverse mortgages, and we currently fund more reverse mortgages than all other lenders in Southern Utah combined. Contact our office or your financial advisor today to review the current changes in the loan and your specific options with your home today.

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By Dustin Schofield Young adults from all economic backgrounds have been living with the realities of a challenging economy, limited job offers, and increased living expenses. If your children are among those going through a lean period in their career or personal lives, the first step to helping them get back on their feet is to have a positive, productive conversation about money and how to manage it.

It also may help to know you’re not alone when it comes to helping your adult children financially. According to a Pew Research Center survey, roughly half (48%) of adults ages 40 to 59 had provided some financial support to at least one grown child in the past year, with 27% providing the primary support.

The way you talk to adult kids about money can make a big difference in the outcome of the discussion. Your approach also sets the tone for future conversations about financial matters.

Set the stage for a positive conversation As Arne Boudewyn, Managing Director and Head of Family Dynamics for Abbot Downing, a Wells Fargo Company, suggests, “It’s best if your first money talks aren’t critical or crisis-driven ones.

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Money life. Talk about a decision you’re thinking of making or a subject you’re trying to learn more about. Invite your child to share his or her own perspective. You can approach more sensitive money subjects later – after you’ve set a strong, respectful foundation.

Try these tips to help set the stage for a positive discussion: • Do your homework – get a realistic picture of your child’s financial situation.

• Decide the best way to start the conversation – tread lightly, and don’t be judgmental.

• Prepare to listen – resist the urge to criticize or lecture.

• Share your own similar experiences – and admit your own mistakes.

• Ask if there are ways you can help – it may not be only with money.

Emotionally, it’s hard for parents to balance their desire to help their children when they are financially struggling with their competing wish for their offspring to become financially independent.

Pat Armstrong, Abbot Downing Director of Family Dynamics, sums it up this way: “Most of our clients tell us they want to make sure their good financial fortune doesn’t become misfortune for their children. The good news is that with some intentional work and

honest conversations, parents can definitely support their children’s financial aspirations in a positive way.”

Share your experiences Opening up to your adult children and sharing your own financial experiences may help sort out those emotions you have as a parent.

An honest discussion may also show your adult child why you feel it’s important to talk about this sensitive topic.

Here are several suggestions to help kick start the conversation: • Talk about your struggles with money when you were starting out.

• Explain how you were able to achieve a financial goal.

• Share a financial mistake you made and explain how you recovered.

• Talk about financial help your parents may have given you.

• Remind your child it’s never too early to start planning for future goals and retirement.

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Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. The Schofield Group Investment Management is a separate entity from WFAFN.

Dustin Schofield, Vice President of The Schofield Group Investment Management in St. George.

Come up with a plan together Here are some guidelines for coming up with a plan to put in motion after you have the conversation. Once you and your child have discussed his or her financial situation – including earnings, savings, debt, 401(k), etc. – work up a plan to: • Pay off high-interest debt.

• Create a budget.

• Set a time frame for achieving specific financial (and other) goals.

• Decide how much can be allocated for saving and investing.

Keep in mind it’s often easier for adult children to talk to a professional about their finances than it is to talk to their parents. Offer to arrange a meeting with an advisor and your son or daughter. Wells Fargo Advisors understands the concerns of investors with adult children and can offer guidance, assistance, and planning tools to help with your family’s financial concerns. *Pew Research Center, http://www.pewresearch.org/ daily-number/the-sandwich-generation-burdenson-middle-aged-americans-on-the-rise/

Abbot Downing, a Wells Fargo business, provides products and services through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and its various affiliates and subsidiaries.

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Pains About the Author Believing that “Beyond mediocrity dreams are found” Jeffrey T. Sherman, Principal of ShermanSpeaks LLC, is a motivational speaker and executive coach. He utilizes CORE™ Theory to drive companies and individuals to the next level.

By Jeff Sherman Find the pain, find the truth. Who gives you highly sought after straight-up answers? When you need to solve an issue or inspire a team, who do you trust to provide that uncommon and insightful perspective regarding those matters of high importance? The influence of such individuals is priceless.

1. Clearly state the question, concern, or opportunity up front.

Why is discovering truthful insight so difficult?

Truth is not obscure. Finding solutions to problems is fairly simple, actually. But why is it seemingly so difficult? In many instances it is because the people who search for remedy generally don’t actually want the truth. In reality, many lack the courage to face the truth. Truth requires change. Fear is crippling to the feeble. As a way of protecting themselves, or remaining complacent, individuals who are adverse to change may attempt to ascertain nonthreatening information. In order to avoid undesired change, they may even seek suggestions from the ill informed.

4. C ompare findings with the information gleaned from other trusted relationships.

Many people facing opportunities simply do not want to change.

I have discovered two patterns among people who face opportunity. I see people who plot the advice they seek (I will call them shoppers), and I see people who mine for truth (I will call them diggers). Shoppers browse for ideas until they hear thoughts matching their own, or they plot to create ideas matching their own.

Diggers shovel and sift through much earthy opinion to find the nuggets of truth.

True friends, family, and loyal associates have the end result in mind. I understand that many insightful and course correcting perspectives can originate in those closest to us. They will typically disclose, to the best of their ability, the truth. Be mindful that some sources of information will not disclose the brutal truths as they relate to you or your company because they may believe the truth to be unkind in certain circumstances. In actuality, kindness and truth are traveling companions.

Lead with individuals who define accurately the rough edges necessary to smoothing them out. Hold yourself and your team members accountable for the necessary changes and require due diligence in the process of that change. To grow, find the pain.

One way of finding truthful nuggets is to complete a due diligence cycle.

Friends, family, and associates, some having only limited experience, are often among those sought out for insight, due likely to trust and ease of access. The opinions of those closest to a person are either very accurate and thus seemingly painful, or sugar-coated and eventually dangerous. These ten steps are helpful in isolating truth and making informed decisions: 88 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

2. I dentify 3-5 informed and market influential professionals to interview about the issue.

3. Take notes. (A pen or pencil can greatly enhance one’s memory.)

5. U tilize reports, numbers, surveys, etc. to provide additional information.

6. Weigh the relative pros and cons.

7. Discuss the details with those closest to the issue.

8. Make your decision.

9. Find a way to test the decision.

10. Remember: Free advice is too expensive

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By Celece Seegmiller You could say my love for travel started with my first family vacation to Disneyland Resort when I was seven years old. I could not wait to board the airplane, the Hughes Airwest “yellow banana” and meet Mickey Mouse in person!

Disney is synonymous with family vacation, and there are more ways to enjoy a Disney experience than ever before. While we are all familiar with the resorts in California and Florida as well as Disney cruises, there are two additions to the Disney family just waiting to be enjoyed by generations.

Disney knew families wanted the Disney experience outside of the theme parks, so they created a tour company just for families: Adventures by Disney. They provide guided tours around the world, each of them showcasing unique experiences with the “Disney Difference” every step of the way. From scavenger hunts in the Louvre Museum, to making pizza on a real Italian farm, to tracking wild animals with a wily bush ranger in South Africa, families experience the heart and soul of the destinations they visit.

There are 28 itineraries for families to explore including: Australia, Costa Rica, The Galapagos, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Egypt and even a South African safari. The tours include transportation, most meals, exclusive activities and plenty of free time. Adventures by Disney tours feature unique hotel accommodations, including a luxurious castle in Ireland and a villa in Tuscany. From Machu Picchu to The Great Barrier Reef, Adventures by Disney offers a unique, upscale tour experience for multiple generations.

Disney’s “Imagineers” did not stop with the tours; they created a special family retreat on the western shore of Oahu. They brought Hawaiian stories to life in every aspect of their special project, Aulani. Aulani encompasses over 21 acres and is located on a white sandy beach with tropical gardens, turquoise lagoons, and stunning waterfalls. The grand lobby reflects the nature of the islands and the spirit of the people with lava rock that rises up through the floor and pools of water.

Of course, it would not be Disney without the traditional cast of characters. Mickey and the gang left the mainland, put on their island wear, and joined guests at special events and meals throughout the resort. The Aulani provides activities for every member of the family. Adults enjoy time for relaxing at the 18,000 square foot spa or golfing at the 18-hole golf course designed by Ted Robinson. Kids of every age will want to visit Aunty’s Beach House, the largest kids’ club on the island. Aunty’s features pool parties, lawn events, character dining, and more. Other recreation facilities include the Waikolohe Stream, Menehune Adventure Trail, Rainbow Reef Snorkel Lagoon, 3 swimming pools, and the storytelling fire pit - just to name a few. Aulani is the perfect Hawaiian family vacation, done “Disney style.”

While many years have passed since my first Disney vacation in 1979, I will always remember the excitement of traveling on an airplane, riding on the flying Dumbo, and having my photo taken with Mickey and Minnie. The Disney vacation experience has come a long way since then and is currently available on six continents. From an exciting tour in Europe to a week in a family villa at the Aulani, Disney creates magical vacation © Disney memories for the entire family.

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About the Author Celece Seegmiller is the local owner of the Travel Connection in St. George. Travel is her passion and she’s spent the past 22 years helping her customers cross off their bucket list. She loves the Cook Islands and any place with white sand and turquoise water. You can contact her at celece@stgeorgetravel.com

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Snow Canyon:

The Making of a Marvel

By Marc Deshowitz

The geological history of St. George portrays an amazing legacy of geology which is both fascinating to the mind, and mesmerizing to the senses. In this twopart series, I will discuss the depositional and structural histories of one of the most popular and breathtaking regions in our area: Snow Canyon. Read Part I here, and visit saintgeorgewellness.com/snowcanyon for Part II. Whether taking advantage of Snow Canyon’s plentiful hiking and biking trails, or just driving through, the canyon’s majesty, it is undeniable: a gorgeous canyon carved from red and white sandstone, set against the brilliant blue sky accented by bouquets of flora.

If you’ve wondered how this majestic creation came to grace our area, this discussion will enlighten you as to the geologic history of the beloved canyon.

The depositional history includes the laying down of sediments (sand, silt and mud) in horizontal layers, The structural history is driven by forces within the earth, which are believed to emanate from the earth’s core. The evidence

of these monumental forces presents itself at the surface of planet earth in the form of mountain ranges, canyons, lava fields, deep ocean trenches etc.

An easy way to explain this process is by using the example of stacking pancakes. When stacking pancakes, you pile the oldest pancake at the bottom and the youngest on top. This represents the depositional history. The process of cutting and devouring the pancakes would be likened to the structural history.

This article will discuss the depositional history, with the structural history explained in the Part 2 online continuation of this article series.

Part I – The Depositional History: How the rocks were laid down The two prominent chapters of geological history exposed within Snow Canyon were laid down during the Jurassic time period, and are called the Kayenta and Navajo Formations.

The Kayenta Formation The oldest formation exposed is called

the Kayenta Formation (the bottom of the pancake stack). During Kayenta time, the entire Colorado Plateau region was comprised of rivers and floodplains and the rocks comprising the Kayenta Formation exhibit river channels, levees, and oxbow lake deposits. The same features can be seen in the modern day river systems such as the Virgin, Escalante, Sevier and many others.

During this period, the climate is believed to have been subtropical, having lots of available moisture.

Entering Snow Canyon from the south, you’re driving on top of the Kayenta Formation. Looking toward the east from the Johnson Canyon trailhead (Figure 1) a portion of the cliffs exhibit many layers and are slightly darker brown in color at the base of the section exposed in the distance.

This is the Kayenta Formation. Looking toward the west from the same location (Figure 2) one can observe the same contact and the distinguishing features previously mentioned. In particular, note the massive overlying Navajo Formation in both figures.

The Navajo Formation – (Commonly called Navajo Sandstone) The layer directly on top of the Kayenta Formation is the Navajo Sandstone. The Navajo was deposited in what is believed to be the largest desert ever to occupy our planet, thought to be larger than the present-day Libyan Saharan Desert and it exhibits similar features as modern day deserts. The Navajo Sandstone exposed here and over much of the Colorado Plateau, was deposited primarily as sand dunes.

The Navajo is famous for a feature called cross-bedding, which happens when layers are laid down as inclined surfaces. These inclined surfaces are the avalanche faces of sand dunes that migrated downwind across our region during the Jurassic. The cool thing about cross-bedding is that it enables geologists to determine the prevailing wind direction during Navajo time.

Viewing the exposures from the Johnson Canyon trailhead, you will see a massive

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sandstone layer at the top of the pancake stack. This is the Navajo Sandstone (Figures 1 & 2). In Figure 2, you will note that the contact between the Kayenta and Navajo Formations is tilted down to the right. Part II of this discussion will explain how that surface, which was deposited as a flat layer, came to be rotated.

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That’s all for Part I. Hopefully this discussion has brought to light a better understanding of the geologic processes that occurred to bring us beautiful Snow Canyon. Go pay her a visit, and perhaps see her slopes and curves with new eyes. Also visit saintgeorgewellness.com/snowcanyon to learn more about this majestic canyon! Until next time . . . . Happy trails.

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Boundaries

By Brigit Atkin My husband and I recently bought a ranch. One of the attractions of this ranch is its great fences. The previous owner was meticulous in creating sturdy and definitive boundary lines for the cattle and horses.

Because of this, we can contain our livestock with confidence, and easily keep the animals where we need them. It allows us peace of mind that our animals and property are protected.

Healthy relationships, just like a well-run ranch, require healthy boundaries. Learning to set healthy personal boundaries is necessary for maintaining a positive self-image. It is our way of communicating to others that we have self-respect, and will not allow others to define us. This is preserving our integrity, and taking control of our lives.

In order to achieve this, we must overcome passivity, identify our needs, and assertively take care of ourselves in relationships. This allows our true self to emerge, and protect us from being manipulated, used, or violated by others.

How are your boundaries?

Do you feel that you have good, healthy boundaries? Or are they perhaps too extreme -- so rigid that you’ve created a wall? Or maybe the opposite -- the lack of a boundary at all? Those who surround themselves with walls literally shut everyone out from their lives.

They appear aloof and distant, and won’t talk about feelings or show emotions. They exhibit extreme self-sufficiency, and don’t ask for help. They also don’t allow people to get close to them physically or emotionally. They can be likened to a house surrounded by an immense wall with no gates – no one is allowed in.

Healthy boundaries become the fences that keep us safe.

Boundaries can be physical, emotional, or mental. Physical boundaries define how close another may approach us, or who can touch us, and how. Emotional and mental boundaries define where our thoughts and feelings end and another’s begin. For example, are we able to say “no”? Are we compulsive people pleasers? Can we ask for what we need? Do we feel responsible for another’s feelings? Do we mimic the opinions of others? The answers to these questions help define the “property lines” of our boundaries.

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A fence should be horse high, hog tight, and bull strong.

On the other hand, people without boundaries put their hands on strangers, and allow others to touch them inappropriately. They get too close to others too fast, take on others’ feelings as their own, give too much, take too much, and are in constant need of reassurance.

They tend to say “yes” when they mean “no,” and feel responsible for everyone else’s problems. They often lead chaotic lives, full of drama, as if they lived in houses with no fences, gates, or even doors.

In contrast to the above extremes are healthy boundaries, which are firm but flexible. People who create these kinds of boundaries are able to negotiate and compromise. They give and receive support. They are responsible for their own happiness, and allow others the same responsibility. They have empathy for others, are able to make mistakes without About the Author damaging their self-esteem, and have an Brigit Atkin – Brigit of internal sense of personal identity. They Brightworks uses alternative healing methods to help live in houses with fences and gates that improve the lives of others allow access only to those who respect facing challenges and their boundaries. difficulties. She is certified If you notice yourself feeling anger or in SimplyHealedTM method and was trained by founder resentment, or find yourself whining or Carolyn Cooper herself. For complaining, you probably need to set a more information, visit boundary. There’s an old Chinese Proverb www.brightworksbybrigit.com that says, “Everyone pushes a fallen fence.�

Listen to yourself, and determine what you need to do or say. Then communicate your boundary assertively.

When you are confident you can set healthy boundaries with others, you will lose the need to put up walls. Remember the ranch with its sturdy, protective fences – the animals are easily seen, free to roam, and comfortably protected. Setting healthy boundaries allows your true self to emerge – and what a happy-trails kind of journey that is!

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Indoor Plants and their impact on your health

By Niki Warner The average person, at rest, breathes in 11,000 liters, (388 cubic feet) of air each day. Those who exercise consume even more. This means every month we breathe more than 1.5 times the volume of an Olympic sized swimming pool through our lungs. The quality of that air can have a profound effect on our health, mental clarity, and overall wellbeing. Mother Nature has provided the perfect solution for feeding our constant need for pure fresh air and that solution is PLANTS!

“Since man’s existence on Earth depends upon a life support system involving an intricate relationship with plants and their associated microorganisms, it should be obvious that when he attempts to isolate himself in tightly sealed buildings away from this ecological system, problems will arise…The answer to these problems is obvious. If man is to move into closed environments, on Earth or in space, he must take along nature’s life support system.”

We all learned in school of the symbiotic nature of our carbon dioxide exchange with green growing things, and their continual replenishing of our oxygen supply. We’ve all observed someone’s face light up at seeing a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. We’ve all felt the relaxation that happens when we take in a deep breath of fragrant herbs or blossoms. The healthful benefits of plants touch us on every level. Their effects on our lives are physical, emotional, psychological, even spiritual. Intuitively humans seek out nature to restore their senses and recharge their batteries. The term for this attraction is biofilia, which literally means, “love of life or living systems.” Think about how important trees, grasses, shrubs, and flowers are to our enjoyment when we visit a park, play a round of golf, or hike in the mountains.

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being? NASA scientist BC Wolverton said it perfectly, “Since man’s existence on Earth depends upon a life support system involving an intricate relationship with plants and their associated microorganisms, it should be obvious that when he attempts to isolate himself in tightly sealed buildings away from this ecological system, problems will arise…The answer to these problems is obvious. If man is to move into closed environments, on Earth or in space, he must take along nature’s life support system.” Problems with indoor air quality can be insidious because they are largely invisible.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the following statement in relation to these invisible pollutants or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and their effect on indoor air quality. “VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors. VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products numbering in the thousands.”

The EPA also found levels of about a dozen common organic pollutants to be two to five times higher inside homes than outside, regardless of whether the homes were located in rural or highly industrial areas. In addition, to re-oxygenating the air we breathe plants actually “scrub” the air, filtering and cleaning harmful VOCs. They add humidity, release chemicals that reduce mold spores and bacteria in the ambient air, and neutralize free radicals. When rooms are properly planted* we can expect to enjoy not only the beauty that living things have to offer us, but the greater health benefits they provide. So go get your green on, and breathe easy! * “Properly Planted” for the sake of maximized air quality is 1 plant of a 10”pot size per 800 cubic ft.

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Balancing Self-Care with Helping Others

Jonathan Decker is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in St. George. He is available for face-to-face or online video conferencing sessions.

He can be contacted at jdeckertherapy@gmail.com or by phone at (435) 215-6113.

To read more of Jonathan’s articles, please visit www. jdeckertherapy.com.

By Jonathan Decker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist When I was young, my father and I bonded over archery. Dad taught me that I had to unstring the bow when I wasn’t using it, allowing the wood to straighten and the cord to dangle loose. If I didn’t allow the bow to rest, or in other words, if I left the cord tight and the wood bent, I’d ruin the bow. Over time, it’d no longer be taut. The wood would splinter and snap while the cord would fray.

“If you don’t unstring the bow,” he explained, “it won’t be any good to anybody.”

A similar thing happens to us when we dedicate so much energy to the needs of others that we neglect ourselves. Burnout is a common result, as is a growing resentment towards the people to whom we give our time and energy. Like a bow that never gets unstrung, we begin to unravel and may snap. For our health, as well as our ability to serve others, we need to “unstring,” relax, and take care of ourselves.

In an airplane emergency, passengers are supposed to place the oxygen mask on themselves first, even if their inclination is to begin with those around them. Obviously, this is because a person who faints from oxygen deprivation is unable to help anyone. Likewise, we must engage in self-care and make sure we’re getting what we need, not because of selfishness, but because if we don’t, we’ll eventually lose the energy and drive to help others.

People ask if I carry my clients’ problems with me, because I deal with so much “heavy stuff.” They ask me if it’s hard to leave my work at the office. My response is that it’s generally easy to walk away from it all at the end of the day. I do care about my clients. Deeply, as a matter of fact. For that reason I leave their problems at work, so I can spend time with my family and recharge my batteries in order to return to the office refreshed, clear-headed, and ready to help. If I “brought my work home with me,” I’d wear myself out and have nothing left to offer.

Part of taking care of yourself is knowing that it’s okay to say “no.”

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yourself every day, even if it’s brief. Read. Meditate. Exercise. Admire art and enjoy music. Connect with loved ones. Have a little fun, no matter how swamped you are. Relax and “unstring the bow” so that, when needed, you can be taut and focused, instead of splintered and frayed.

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By Neil Schwendiman, Washington County Solid Waste District Manager

Here in Washington County, we are surrounded by a unique and beautiful landscape. Keeping it clean by using our land resources properly and preserving this area should be a high priority. Saving landfill space now will make a significant impact for the area and future generations.

While the current landfill has many years of use remaining, the value of reducing the current stream of waste to lengthen its life and preserve land space benefits future generations. It’s similar to the concept of saving for retirement. The earlier you begin, the bigger benefit you’ll have down the road.

In early 2016, we are excited to begin BluCan curbside recycling, which is a partnership between select Washington County cities and Washington County Solid Waste (WCSW).

For residents who participate, BluCan is: • Convenient: Your BluCan will be delivered to your home.

• Space-saving: For you and the landfill.

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inspiration behind the naming of BluCan, the BLU standing for Better Landfill Utilization.

This project allows residents to deposit paper, plastic, and metal waste into their own BluCan, a can that will be similar to their current garbage can. BluCan will provide curbside pickup of recyclables every other week. When residents place their BluCan next to their trash on their regular garbage

day, Dixie Waste, who contracts with Washington County Solid Waste, will empty and haul the contents away for recycling.

Cities who choose to participate can either choose to do an opt-out option for their residents or make BluCan mandatory.

Cities choosing the opt-out option will have an opt-out period from September 1 through October 31, 2015. Anyone interested in opting out should contact his or her city for more information. Residents should expect delivery of their BluCan containers by February 1, 2016.

Although BluCan has been designed to provide everyone with a convenient way to recycle and have better landfill utilization, residents wishing to continue taking recyclables to public bins (commonly known as binnies) are free to do so (glass, for example, is not yet part of the BluCan project).

Our BluCan is fast and easy – preserving our precious land resources for future generations to enjoy!

For information about BluCan, recycling guidelines and more, visit BluCan.org.

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Summer is quickly ending. I love summer, mostly for the activities, barbecues, vacations, swimming, school vacation, parades, fireworks - and last but not least, family reunions. This summer, a relative at a reunion had a familiar request, “Can you look at my dog?” The dog was, I guessed, a six-pound active and playful Chihuahua, chasing kids around the yard.

When she moved closer, I saw that she had two very large mammary tumors taking up the width and breadth of her entire stomach. They were very firm and irregular in texture - almost lobulated. The tumors had grown rapidly, and her owners wanted to know how to help her. Due to concerns about the dog’s small size, her owners had been apprehensive to put her under general anesthesia, so this dog had not been spayed, nor had she had puppies.

There are multiple types of mammary cancers in dogs.

Approximately one-half of all mammary tumors in dogs are benign, and half are malignant. All mammary tumors should be identified through a biopsy and histopathology to help develop the treatment plan. Mammary tumors can be a solid mass or multiple swellings.

Mammary tumors are usually easy to detect by gently palpating the mammary glands. At first, they feel

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like small pieces of pea gravel just under the skin: hard and difficult to move around under the skin. They can grow rapidly in a short period of time, doubling their size every month or so.

Spaying greatly reduces the chances of a female dog developing mammary cancers. In females spayed prior to their first heat cycle, malignant mammary tumors are very, very rare - only about 0.05%. The risk rises to 8% for a dog spayed after one heat, and 26% in dogs spayed after their second heat. It is believed that reducing certain hormonal factors lowers the incidence of the disease in dogs that have been spayed.

There are few cancers that are as easily prevented as mammary cancer in dogs. There is a direct and well-documented link between early spaying of females and a reduction in the incidence in mammary cancer. Dogs spayed before their first heat have an extremely small chance of developing mammary cancer. Dogs spayed after their first heat but before 2.5 years are at more risk, but less risk than dogs who were never spayed, or spayed later in life. Early spaying is still one of the best things pet owners can do to improve the health and ensure a long life for their dogs.

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“Kids love the classes as well as the teachers,” says Dave, who adds a solid foundation along with a professional spin to his instructional classes, making Summit’s first-class Tennis Department… GAME, SET, MATCH!

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About the Author Summit is Aquatics Nichole Breagger, a state Summit is aquatics, and licensed and independent our beautiful swimming care giver, has worked in pools here are just another a large variety of settings including a teaching assistant superlative perk. The crystal for the district, Montessori blue pools, serene and School, two preschools, and sparkling, are sanctuary to with troubled youth. Nichole many avid swimmers, who cut is currently the Childcare Director at Summit Athletic through the waters leaving Club and Summit Athletic sleek lines in their wake.

Club on Sunset.

With the incredible Lily Sunderland-Lusk as aquatics director, our Aquatics Program glides as smooth as glass.

Lily brings learning to life with Summit’s Little Fishy Program, which, according to Lily, is “a skill based program taught by experienced and caring instructors, and is designed to teach children ages 3 and older the fundamental skills of swimming and water safety in a structured and safe environment.”

Lily has over 8 years of experience running aquatic programs and a 15 year background in swim team. Lily believes there is no cookie cutter way of teaching correct swimming skills as each child learns differently, and that is why she looks for the most skillful and creative teachers who can adapt to each child. Lily is thrilled to bring the same great summer program into the fall and winter seasons, along with a flexible schedule selection, making Summit Aquatics’ Little Fishy Program flow just… swimmingly!

Home away from Home: Programs for Children at Summit Athletic Club

By Nichole Braegger Fall is in the air, and we here at Summit Athletic Club are excited to share a bit about the fabulous fall happenings for kids through our incredible Tennis Department, Aquatic Department, and Childcare Center.

Summit is Tennis Summit is tennis, and tennis is a big favorite here at Summit Athletic Club.

Tennis Dave (aka. Dave Crawford) is part of that reason. Dave, who has over twenty years of teaching experience and is a USPTA certified pro at the elite level, has been Summit’s tennis pro for over seven years. He has taught “too many students to count” and proudly offers private lessons for kids who want that little bit of extra attention and training, as well as coaching kids of all ages and abilities.

Dave has students with national rankings in the U.S., and this fall his department is ready to bring on the cool breeze with their tennis swinging All Stars, which is a fun fall class being offered to kids ages 5-8.

Also offered this fall is the stellar “Starter Intermediate” class, for kids 8-12 years old.

Summit is Childcare Summit is childcare. That’s why, when I joined the team three years ago as the Summit Kids Childcare director, I came prepared to rebuild the childcare structure by creating a place where kids would “beg their parent’s to let them come.” In fact, I tried to emulate the wellknown saying from The Wizard of Oz: “There’s no place like home.” My goal is to see that our Summit friends come to think of us as a home away from home, and our parents would know that their children are in a clean, safe, and welcome environment.

Summit Kids is a place with daily adventures that start at the door and end wherever the imagination takes them. Children play games, make crafts, build forts, dress in super hero capes or dresses, and much more. Our sensational childcare team consists of ladies who are exceptional with children. Each are CPR certified and have outstanding qualities that make them the right fit for the Summit Kids’ Team! It takes a keen eye, quick feet, gentle hands and heart to keep Summit Kids anything but ordinary. So, when the seasons begin to change, and the harvest winds begin to blow, let the fall leaves take you on an adventure to Summit Athletic Club, and make Summit your home away from home!

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Tell us your story and what led you to DXATC: I have always been interested in math and science and have known I wanted to be an engineer. CNC Machining has provided me a unique amalgamation between these fields with a strong emphasis towards practical machining. Even though I have been busy with school and other activities the past two years, the instructors help me individually when I come in.

What are some of the benefits you see from getting a certificate at DXATC? A certificate from DXATC in CNC Machining, or in any other certificate, vastly increases opportunity. As a future engineer, I will be able to relate and use many of the abstract principles to physical practices. I can’t think of anything as instructional, yet interesting as what I have been doing at DXATC for the past two years.

What are your plans for the future, next year, next 5 years and beyond?

I will graduate from DXATC in the fall and Dixie High in the spring. From there, I will get my engineering degree – hopefully from MIT. Although I have been planning on majoring in Aerospace Engineering, I am not set on it as many fields of study interest me. At that point, I hope to find a career that combines engineering with the skills I earned at DXATC.

Ike Urquhart Senior, Dixie High School CNC Machining Student, DXATC

“Much of my success at Skills USA was due to the training I received at DXATC and the dedicated instructors that trained and mentored me,” said Ike Urquhart. “The experience I had at DXATC will give me an edge over so many others as I pursue a career in engineering.”

Ike Urquhart Senior, Dixie High School CNC Machining Student, DXATC

DXATC currently offers accredited, industrydriven full time programs that will significantly improve your employability. Here is a list of the programs offered: CDL Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) CNC Machining Diesel Technology Drafting and Design Electrical Apprenticeship Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Healthcare Billing and Coding HVAC Technician Industrial & Facilities Maintenance Information Technology Lean Six Sigma, Green and Black Belt Manufacturing Operations Medical Assisting Office Technology Pharmacy Technician Plumbing Apprenticeship Certified Quality Control Technician

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Adobe Suite QuickBooks Intro to Paralegal American Heart Association Security Culinary Contractor Continuing Education Insurance Continuing Education SHRM Human Resources Wildland Firefighting and much more…

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Marc Mortensen utilizing one of the functional art bike racks around downtown St. George

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Marc Mortensen Bike Trails and Rattlesnake Tales

By Holly Reina It’s 9 a.m. on a Friday morning and already the late summer sun is making its presence felt, but the heat doesn’t deter St. George Assistant to the City Manager Marc Mortensen, who is all smiles as he pulls up for our interview… bicycles in tow.

I asked Mortensen to meet me for a ride, a sort of two-wheeled tour of St. George, where we could chat about his role with the city, his love for the outdoors, his recent encounter with a rattlesnake, his family, and what he envisions for the future of the town.

As chair of the Active Transportation Committee – a committee designed to promote and improve active forms of transportation as viable means of travel throughout the city – Mortensen has the inside track on what is happening with bike routes, walking/cycling paths and more.

Our meeting point is a brand new piece of functional art located on Tabernacle near the school district offices, one of many cropping up all around St. George, otherwise known as a bike rack.

Its sleek design enhances rather than detracts from the quaint atmosphere, and provides a safe and functional place to lock up a bike.

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In order to promote the city as “bicycle friendly” both to its residents and tourists, Mortensen, as well as other committee members, felt that there was a real need for bike racks, particularly in the downtown historic area, which would better cater to cyclists wanting to ride their bikes to eat and shop downtown.

“As we formed the Active Transportation Committee, one of our first goals was to put 50 bike racks downtown in a select pattern so they looked consistent; that way people would get the feeling that we were a bicycle friendly city--and especially a bicycle friendly downtown,” says Mortensen.

He goes on to explain how making St. George a truly bike friendly city, not just for recreation but also for transportation, is something that is near and dear to him. As we ride along, Mortensen points out some of the improvements that he would like to see, including creating a completely separate bike lane along the bike route, and an urban connection between the city’s trail systems to the north and south.

As an avid lover of the outdoors, Mortensen has taken advantage of the Southern Utah climate to improve his health, completing

sghw | several St. George Marathons and the Ironman triathlon; but he wasn’t always in ideal shape, he reveals, adding that his oldest daughter used to call him “Dorito Dad.” Mortensen attributes his healthy lifestyle changes to the opportunities that the city has Marc receives treatment offered, through hosting the for a rattlesnake bite. marathon and especially the Ironman, for him to be more active. He hopes to help create more opportunities for others to get active by creating the needed infrastructure to facilitate an active way of life for the residents and visitors of St. George.

Our bike tour takes us south on 400 S. where we turn into Snow Park and connect with the cycling path. We ride further south to Crosby Confluence Park at the end of Convention Center Drive, where we pause in the shade to chat some more.

Recently, in the local cycling community and beyond, Mortensen has become a bit of a legend for his encounter with a rattlesnake that ended up with a three day stay in the Intensive Care Unit and the administration of 40 vials of anti-venom.

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As he was about to put the snake into a bush, it bit him on his left index finger.

It was then, as the fangs sank into his flesh, that Mortensen realized it was, in About the Author Holly Reina is a writer, fact, a rattler. runner, outdoor enthusiast, Mortensen was able to make it safely wife, mother and southern to the trailhead and the hospital in time Utah gal. to save his finger, his life, and quite possibly his marriage, as it was his anniversary. His encounter now acts as a cautionary tale of what not to do when you find a snake on the trail.

Mortensen has been married for 12 years, and he and his wife have three children. While he admits they do love their iPads and video games, Mortensen said that being active as a family is something they are very vigilant about. You will often find the family out on one of their favorite hiking trails – Water Canyon listed top among them – or biking together on local trails such as Bear Claw Poppy.

We are grateful to our local hero, Marc Mortensen, for his efforts in making our community even more appealing, recreational, and safe, as well as setting an example of how we can make positive changes to improve our lives and health.

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By Kathy Cieslewicz, DSU Sears Art Museum Curator

Art is subjective. Every thought, experience, and background of each individual viewer gives heed to the decision of whether they “like” the piece, or not. The person next to them may have an opposite opinion.

Art celebrates diverse artistic expression and accomplishments of various cultures. Given the diversity of a population, it is important to increase understanding of oneself and others through art. Many people find the intricacies of artistic expression beneficial to their own health and wellbeing. This convergence is needed for meaning and relevance, and is fundamental in artistic creativity and daily experiences.

The DSU Sears Art Museum Gallery engages visitors in discovering meaningful connections with artistic expressions, and presents opportunities for conversation, contemplation, and a cooperative experience. Located in the Delores Doré Eccles Fine Arts Center on the Dixie State University campus, the gallery features six exhibits each year, offering a variety of art styles from traditional to contemporary for the enjoyment and education of DSU students and the community.

Every Presidents Day weekend, this beautiful space hosts the Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show and Sale, a popular regional exhibit. Many patrons have been purchasing art here for years, and have accumulated very impressive collections. The artist symposium and preview is Feb 12th, and those who attend the gala will enjoy dinner and entertainment as they anxiously anticipate the rush to purchase art. The event opens to the public on Feb 13th.

Director/Curator Kathy C. Cieslewicz strives to bring talented artists to our area, and to offer a professional location for local artists to showcase their work. Cieslewicz, committed to the art community of Utah, also founded The Business of Art event held each

November, in Kanab, Utah. DSU and the Cultural Arts Department developed and sponsor this event as a community outreach program in collaboration with Kanab entities. For more information or to register for this event go to: http://dixieculturalarts.com/businessof-art/.

Another program facilitated by Cieslewicz is Women Out West, Professional Artists of Utah (WOW). Professional women artists meet at the Maynard Dixon Gallery and property in Mt. Carmel, Utah to create art, network, relax, and support one another. DSU Cultural Arts Department sponsors this outreach program, and Paul and Susan Bingham, owners of the Maynard Dixon Gallery, host the event. http://dixieculturalarts.com/wow/ As part of the State Wide Art Partnership (SWAP) series is Evening for Educators, a community outreach program sponsored

by DSU and held at the Sears Gallery. Participating teachers attend several classes that introduce new ideas to utilize in their classrooms.

Teachers may receive in-service credit for attending these events. A keynote speaker and hands-on workshops help educators integrate the night’s theme into their curriculum. http://dixieculturalarts.com/ evening-for-educators/ Another exceptional opportunity offered by the Sears is an educational tour planned each year that focuses on art, architecture, and culture. A two-week tour to Spain in May 2016 is in the works, and open to everyone. Travelers meet each Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. at the Eccles Fine Art Center to prepare for the trip.

Don’t miss out on these and other opportunities brought to you by Dixie State University’s Cultural Arts Department, Sears Art Museum Gallery, and their many partners.

Please LIKE us on Facebook and bookmark the webpage to receive current information.

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Tours for community groups and educational tours for public school groups may be arranged by calling 435-652-7909.

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Escape where you belong.

Come rediscover country club living at the newly renovated Bloomington Country Club, opening soon. Belong to a community of fun-loving, friendly members. With a championship golf course, olympic-size swimming pool, full-service bar, and additional amenities to be unveiled in the future, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always have something waiting for you here. Call or visit our website for more information about introductory pricing.

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Teacher Classroom Grants Making a Difference

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By Pam Graf, WCSD Foundation Director Leaves are starting to drop and the feeling of fall is in the air. School is in session and teachers are engaged in helping students receive the best education possible. Many times the very best lessons come with a cost, and teacher supply money can only go so far. That is where the Washington County School District Foundation steps in and says, “we can help!”

The Foundation has been raising funds for the past three years to go into the Teacher Classroom Grant program. The Foundation board knows the best way we can reach all children in the district is to help the teachers.

Last year we were able to award 107 teacher grants totaling over $40,000 going back into the classrooms. The funding for those grants comes from two of our major events held each year, “The Spooky Town Fair” and “The Tournament”.

The Spooky Town Fair will be held Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, 2015 at St. George Town Square. This large family friendly event is the ultimate Halloween Festival and showcases vendor booths, food, continuous entertainment, costume contests and more. The highlights of the event are

the carnival booths and the opportunity for children to participate in Halloween themed fun and games. The Pirate Dig has become a favorite event activity, as we have live, realistic pirates and a pirate ship to climb aboard. Spooky Town will help with your Halloween celebrations and with your support of our event, will help our teachers!

Community members enjoy ”The Tournament,” one of the most well organized golf tournaments.

After all of the fun at Spooky Town, plan to hit Coral Canyon Golf Club for “The Tournament” on Friday, October 30, 2015.

This golf tournament has been recognized as one of the most well organized and fun

tournaments in About the Author the area. The Pam Graf is the Foundation golf committee Director for Washington consists of ten County School District and is actively involved in the or more golfers community. She was born who want to and raised in St. George and help our students moved all the way to Santa have many more Clara which she calls her home. opportunities in learning. They know how to put on a golf tournament. The food and prizes are amazing! Because of very generous sponsors and team players, we are able to raise a large amount of money to help our teachers and students.

Please come out and support both of these events this year, and know that you have helped our teachers and students in Washington County School District. You can help us make this school year successful for our students by supporting both of these fundraising events. See ye soon Matey, at ye Spooky Town Fair!

Below and Right: Children and adults in costume enjoying “The SpookyTown Fair.”

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Culture, Community and Creativity Converge at the 16th Annual Art in Kayenta Festival

By Alesha Sevy Kelley, St. George Health & Wellness Magazine It’s that wonderful, colorful time again! Art in Kayenta kicks off its 16th festival the 2nd weekend of October, drawing in over 70 juried artists from across the country. This year’s event features live local music, specialty food vendors, a live auction, a silent auction, a beer and wine garden, and Kayenta’s version of an artist Quick Draw, Art in the Moment.

This vibrant festival attracts thousands of locals and visitors looking to mingle with a diverse group of artists whose collective work represents painting, photography, ceramics, wood, jewelry and textiles. Mark your calendar for October 9th, 10th & 11th – this is an event not to be missed! Come see a stunning variety of art mediums and personalities converge in a colorful display of individual artist booths meandering around the west side of Kayenta Art Village on Kayenta Parkway.

The revised booth layout will allow visiting artists spectacular views of the red mountains, while being in close proximity to the entertainment stage and the popular beer and wine garden. The art galleries in the village will also feature special local and visiting artists both inside and outside of the galleries, so there will be much to see and experience! This year, the art village’s 3D semi-permanent street painting outside of the wind sculpture garden will delight those wanting to interact with the art, creating the illusion of standing upon and dropping down into a mystical world under the asphalt.

With the fantastic fall temperatures, making a day of it is the best way to get a taste of it all – and with this year’s extended hours (Friday & Saturday 11 – 7, Sunday 11 – 5), it’s a great time to connect with your favorite people for art, entertainment and memory making. The upbeat energy is shared by everyone from the artists to food vendors to live local musicians, So, if you want to get the biggest bang for your buck (oh – the festival is free, by the way) plan to spend some time in the village on Saturday when the action is at its height (who knows, you may even be surprised by a low key group of festivalgoers assembling into an epic dance… maybe…)

This year’s featured Art in the Moment artists will be Jennifer Seeley, Paul Twitchell, Sang Choi and more. Watch the

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creative process unfold Saturday, October 10th at 2pm on the main stage. About a dozen artists will begin with a blank canvas or lump of raw clay, and within 90 minutes, complete a finished piece of artwork in front of a live, cheering audience. At 4pm, each piece will be sold at an art auction by a live auctioneer.

An ongoing silent auction with over 40 works of art will be taking place during the festival with artwork and bidding forms displayed throughout the village. Closing of bids and announcement of the winners will take place Sunday, October 11th at 3pm. Throughout the weekend, live performances will take place at the main stage, and a variety of quality food vendors, as well as Kayenta Art Village’s own popular Xetava Gardens Café, will offer tasty festival fare and refreshing beverages – so be sure to bring your appetite!

All proceeds from the festival benefit Kayenta Arts Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, dedicated to creating an environment that fosters diverse artistic endeavors for educational and enrichment purposes. Kayenta Arts Foundation’s new multi-use theater and center is currently under construction, so be sure to take a peek – it’s going to be a true gift to our community.

Art in Kayenta is a beloved community event that stirs up the creative spirit in all of us. Whether you come for all three days or just stop by for a morning art stroll, come to Art in Kayenta and come be a part of the art!

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Road Trips for the

By Brad Dawber

By Brad Dawber, Professional Photographer, Gallery Owner

As a professional photographer of 42 years, living in and traveling to beautiful places has always been part of my job description. After living in the Sierra Mountains and then Kauai, we chose Southern Utah because of its proximity to the beautiful surroundings of this area, and so that my wife, Pamela, could receive chemotherapy treatments for her CLL leukemia. My mission in moving here was twofold: to help her get well, and to do as many targeted road trips as possible to build up my portfolio so I could open our newest gallery: RED ROCK ALOHA. The first month of my wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treatments was horrible for her. As many people know, it is really hard to watch your loved one suffering, both physically and mentally. Our joint decision moving forward was to live life to its fullest, and to look for the opportunities, not the obstacles.

The chemotherapy treatments Pamela received were so hard on her body that instead of continuing with chemotherapy, she chose to join me for a series of road trips as a new therapy.

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just getting on the open road and seeing all the beauty was good for her soul. It sure beat the alternative of being dormant in our home in the heat of the summer.

This year has included Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Crested Butte, Telluride, Albion Basin and all parts in between. I have been on very strategically targeted photo missions to capture wildlife and wildflowers at their peak, and we have truly enjoyed seeing the beauty of the contiguous USA. On my photo trips I am up at 4:30 a.m. and out the door, driving to locations, hiking in high elevations, waiting for the light. I do my morning shoot, return for espresso and breakfast, and then take Pamela to see some of the places I shot earlier. I am out again for my evening shoots, and then try to get some rest before repeating the process again the next day. Though it can be physically taxing, it’s all worth it when I review the stunning beauty I was able to capture behind my lens, and get to share with the world.

It is not easy for Pamela to travel, as fatigue is a major factor in her chronic illness, and most of the places we’ve been going to are in higher elevation. My responsibilities as a husband/friend/caretaker are to help keep her strong through an organic diet, as much exercise as she can handle, and perhaps most importantly, keep her mentally strong. It is easy to slip into a dark place if you don’t combat the negative with plenty of positive. Yoga, walking, and swimming are included in her daily routine, and I commend her for trying her best to accept her limitations.

As a boy, I remember a quote by Abraham Lincoln that my mother kept on our refrigerator: “YOU ARE AS HAPPY AS YOU MAKE UP YOUR MIND TO BE.” A happy and healthy body and mind makes for one’s creativeness to shine. Pamela is nurturing her creative side with her jewelry creations, which have been a big part of our galleries for the past fourteen years. She is also passionate about learning Foot Zone Therapy, as well as artistic rock painting.

What we would all do well to remember, and what I see her striving to do daily, is to live life fully.

Instead of focusing on what you can no longer do, be appreciative of what you still can!

Drop in and say hello to Pamela and Brad at Red Rock Aloha Gallery located at 1091 N. Bluff St., Suite 303.

Visit their website at www.redrockaloha.com, or follow Red Rock Aloha and Brad Dawber Photography on facebook.

About the Author Brad began his photo career while still in high school in Orange County, CA. His love of surfing inspired him to capture images along the Southern California coastline. He has worked as a photographer for Surfing Magazine and Powder Magazine, and also as a heliski guide. He and his wife have owned galleries in Mammoth Lakes, CA and Kauai, HI, and recently relocated to Southern Utah to for its close proximity to the beauty and grandeur of the southwest icons. Here they opened RED ROCK ALOHA gallery in St. George, which includes Brad’s photography & Pamela’s jewelry creations.

For more info visit: www. braddawber.com.

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Board Members Serve Dixie State University and the Entire Community

By Jyl Hall When attending events on the Dixie State University campus, it is common to see members of the institution’s Board of Trustees listed on the program or spot them in the audience. While trustees do attend university events, their duties and responsibilities extend far beyond that. In fact, the board is the institution’s governing body and acts as a liaison between the university and the community.

Offering Dixie State direction and advocacy, the Board of Trustees represents the entire state and ensures that each and every student has the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. The board votes on and assists with official actions and approves items such as the university’s mission, traditions, strategic plan, policies, budgets, and new degree programs. The trustees are also involved in alumni relations and fundraising.

The board consists of ten people, eight of whom are appointed by the Utah governor with the consent of the Utah State Senate.

The president of Dixie State University Alumni Association and the president of Dixie State University Student Association serve as the ninth and tenth members of the board.

Chairwoman Dr. Christina Juarez Durham leads the board. Her fellow trustees elected her to this position in July 2014 after Gov. Gary Herbert appointed her to the board in 2013. Dr. Durham is a licensed psychologist and trained mediator. She earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Brigham Young University. Dr. Durham and her husband, Connell, have four children and seven grandchildren.

Leading the board alongside Dr. Durham is Vice Chairman David Clark. He was appointed to the board in 2012 and was named vice chairman in November 2013. Clark is the Southern Utah regional vice president for Zions Bank. Additionally, he was a member of the State House of Representatives from 2001 to 2012, where he served as majority leader and speaker of the house. Clark is a graduate of BYU, National Commercial Lenders Graduate School, and the Pacific Coast School of Banking. Clark and his wife, Nan Nielsen Clark, have four children and ten grandchildren.

Julie Bangerter Beck, who has been a trustee since 2012, was inducted into the Dixie State University Hall of Fame in 2007.

As a student at Dixie, Beck was a member of the Dixie College Program Bureau, executive council, and Rebelettes. She completed her education at BYU. Beck has served in leadership roles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, most recently as the Church’s Relief Society General President. A resident of Alpine, she and her husband, Ramon P. Beck, are the parents of three children.

Washington County School District Superintendent Larry Bergeson was appointed to the governing body in 2014. Prior to being named the school’s superintendent in 2013, Bergeson was the principal of Dixie High School from 2007 to 2013 and the principal of Hurricane Middle School from 2001 to 2007. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Utah State University. Bergeson and his wife, Terry, have four children and four grandchildren.

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nonprofit international humanitarian aid organization. She is also the coAbout the Author founder of the Ashby Foundation, which Jyl Hall is a public relations/ provides educational and employment publications coordinator at assistance to the people of Cape Verde, Dixie State University. For West Africa. Bingham serves on DSU’s more information about DSU, contact her at 435-652-7547 National Advisory Council and earned a or jylhall@dixie.edu. master’s degree from Harvard University.

She and her husband have four children.

As president of Dixie State’s Alumni Association, Hal Hiatt has served on the Board of Trustees since 2010. A 1993 Dixie State alumnus, Hiatt is the owner of Patches of Iris & Violets, a flower shop in St. George.

Matt Devore, the student body president for the 2015-16 academic year, is serving his first year on the board. Devore is a senior, and is majoring in integrated studies. Devore is from Mesquite, Nev. Jon Pike has served on the DSU Board of Trustees since 2009.

In 2013, he was elected mayor of St. George after serving on the St. George City Council since 2007. Pike earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a MBA from Westminster College.

He and his wife, Kristy, have five children.

Gail Cooper Smith was appointed to the DSU Board of Trustees in 2011. A seventh generation native of Utah’s Dixie, Smith played basketball at and graduated from Dixie College. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from BYU. She is a member of DSU’s Hall of Fame and the Dixie State Athletic Hall of Fame. She is married to Hyrum Smith and was instrumental in starting the Franklin Day Planner business with her husband. They have six children.

Thomas Wright became a trustee in 2014. A graduate of the University of Utah, he is president and principal broker of Summit Sotheby’s International Realty. Wright is also on the board of directors for United Way and serves as chairman of the Utah Republican Party. He and his wife, Caroline, are the parents of three daughters and one son.

For the 2015-16 academic year, the members of the board will meet at 9 a.m. on Sept. 11, Nov. 6, Jan. 29, March 18, and April 29 in the Zion Room on the fifth floor of the Holland Centennial Commons on the DSU campus. The general session of each meeting is open to the public. For more information about Dixie State University’s Board of Trustees, visit www.dixie.edu/boardoftrustees.

The DSU Board of Trustees meets in the Zion Room in the Holland Centennial Commons on the DSU campus. Photo courtesy of Ben Braten / Dixie State University.

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By Kelly Kendall, St. George Health & Wellness Magazine There is something very nostalgic about the sights and smells of September in St. George that goes back 81 years for those old enough to remember! It doesn’t matter whether you’ve attended the Lions Dixie Round Up 81 times or just once, you know what I’m talking about! There is something extraordinary about the Round Up that only comes from being there.

The Dixie Round Up week is a favorite for many reasons, including the parade, taking your kids to the unloading of the bulls on Wednesday afternoon and trying to get the best view by standing in line the week before for tickets. There’s also the fun of purchasing raffle tickets to win the Black Angus Beef or the gun safe, the patriotic grand entry that makes your heart swell with pride, and those hamburgers with the grilled onions... Don’t forget the smell of horses and bulls as you enter the historic Sun Bowl, and just the “earthiness” of it all, inspiring you to attend every year to feel the spirit of the old west, embracing Southern Utah’s agricultural and ranching heritage!

Whatever it is, that nostalgic feeling starts to swell within when you head towards the Sun Bowl on “Flood Street” to stake out your plot with a blanket to enjoy one of Southern Utah’s special annual traditions. With events for all ages and abilities, it’s something that everyone can take part in! Each year they add a little “something extra special” such as motocross jumping, and this year will bring yet another surprise!

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the Lions Club Scott Benson states, “Even though the concrete stadium is in need of some repairs, it is part of Southern Utah Heritage, and it is vital to keep it and utilize it more throughout the year. We even have 2015 Dixie Round Up Committee with Queen & Princess. people attend every year from other countries such as Spain, Argentina, and England because it is such a Event Schedule and Information: great community and family event. No doubt it would be a tragedy to lose the Sun Bowl!”

•Date: September 17-19, 2015 The St George Lions Dixie Roundup •Location: At the Historic St. George week is a wild extravaganza to behold, Sun Bowl in St. George, Utah culminating with a Pro Rodeo in the historic •Time: Gates open & tickets on Sun Bowl put on by the St. George Lions sale at 6:00pm nightly, pre-rodeo Club, and approved by the Professional Rodeo entertainment 6:00pm – 7:30pm.

Cowboys Association. You will see world Ends around 10:30pm. class as well as local cowboys and cowgirls!

•Tickets: Saturday Sept 12-19 For years the roundup has been a great event (100 S. 300 E) 8am – 5pm. Call for the Southern Utah area, with cowboys 435-673-3301 to order tickets and cowgirls gathering to cheer each other on-- from the young mutton busters on up •Mutton Busting: through our fearless bull riders! Every night Intermountain Farmers, Samantha Larson 435-673-3631. Sign up is a great night, with kids’ night on Thursday August 3 – September 3, 2015.

(11 & younger free), Friday night is “Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night,” to promote •Kids’ Night is for kids and kids at heart breast cancer awareness, and Saturday is the on Thursday, where all kids 11 and Final night and the announcement of the younger are free! raffle winners!

•Pink Night is Friday and is a special Whether you are a long time participant, tradition at the Dixie Roundup Rodeo spectator, or new to the arena--don’t miss where spectators and participants wear your chance to round up your friends and pink, and proceeds are donated to family and join the rest of us in the heart charity for Breast Cancer Awareness. of Dixie, at the Annual Lions Club Dixie •Contacts: Scott Benson - Chairman, Round-Up! You might leave with a little Chris Larsen & Greg Mathias dust on your boots, but you won’t leave Co-Chairmen - 435-703-4779 disappointed.

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September September 2-6 DocUtah – Southern Utah’s International Film Festival The DSU 2015 DOCUTAH International Film Festival invites you to enjoy inspiring and entertaining independent documentaries shown among the magnificent red cliffs of Southern Utah. Visit docutah. com for details and film schedule.

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September 19-20 Crossroads of the West Gun Show America’s Best Gun Show attracted over half a million guests in 2014. They offer guns to all types of hunters weather you hunt once a year or every weekend, you will find what you are looking for at this show. Sept 19th & 20th Dixie Convention Center 9am -6pm.

September 25-26 Salt to Saint cycling relay Over 400 miles of cycling among you and your teammates is what this race is all about. The race begins in Salt Lake City on Sept 25th blazing down the historic Highway 89 to St. George. Register at salttosaint.com.

October October 1 DOVE Center’s Dine Out for Shelter A day when eating out pays big dividends for survivors!

Participating restaurants will donate a percentage of their sales on this date to benefit DOVE Center programs. Find details at www.dovecenter.org September 4-5 Peach Days in Hurricane Utah Peach Days “A celebration of our heritage” promises a wonderful weekend for old and young alike. Begins on Sept 4th 10am- 10pm and Sept 5th 6:15am10pm starting at the Community Center Building in Hurricane Utah.

September 12 Fall Festival for Families Sponsored by the Washington County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition, come raise awareness about domestic violence from 10am to 1pm at Vernon Worthen Park. Find details at www. dovecenter.org September 17-19 St. George Lions Dixie Roundup Rodeo Celebrate the 81st year of the Dixie Roundup Rodeo for the St. George Lions Club in the historic Dixie Sun Bowl. This PRCA event runs Sept 17th thru Sept 19th Thursday night is kids night. Friday is Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night. 6:30 -11pm.

September 19 Pound the Pavement for Parenthood 5K & 1 Mile Race Help couples achieve their dreams of becoming parents September 19th at a 5K and 1 mile fundraiser race at Confluence Park. Check In: 8 - 9 am | 5K Race: 9 -10:30am | 1 Mile Fun Run: 9:40 am. Register at www.poundthepavementforparenthood.com

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October 3 St. George Marathon The annual St. George Marathon celebrates its 38th year, accommodating up to 7,400 runners. Come out and cheer on those dedicated souls whether it’s their 1st time or 30th marathon. Visit sgcity.org for further information.

October 9-11 Art in Kayenta Come to Kayenta Art Village and be a part of the art!

This three day festival showcases 70 juried artists, live musical entertainment, a live auction, silent auction, a live art in the moment quick draw, quality food vendors and tons of fun for the family!

October 10 Live United LIVE Concert Sponsored by Camping World This day-long benefit for United Way Dixie at Town Square, features pop icon Howard Jones and a slate of eclectic, family-friendly performers, including country star Eric Dodge, the John Houston Gospel Choir, “Dixie’s Got Talent” winners Wooden Tantrum, and many others.

Visit facebook.com/unitedwaydixie for details.

October 17 Trick or Tri at Sand Hollow Aquatic Center Formerly known as the Turkey Tri, this race for the whole family has moved to October and begins Saturday at 9am. Visit sgcity.org to register.

October 20 Candlelight Vigil at 7pm To honor survivors and victims of domestic violence.

Exact location TBD, event will be on DSU campus.

Visit www.facebook.com/wwcdvsa.

October 3 National Dance Co. of Siberia – Dixie State Cox Auditorium 7:30pm Words fail to express the deep impression created by the beautiful figures, swift movements and virtuoso performance including the smooth, gliding dance of the girls, the remarkable jumps and pirouettes of the male dancers.” Visit celebrityconcertseries.com for more information.

October 5-17 Huntsman World Senior Games Celebrate with thousands of visiting and local seniors.

Opening Ceremonies begin Tuesday, October 6th at 7pm in the Hansen Stadium at Dixie State University.

Visit seniorgames.net for schedules and information.

October 20-21 Bay Point Ballet “Dracula” – Dixie State Cox Auditorium 7:30pm Based on Bram Stoker’s novel, brought to life by Bruce Steivel’s innovative choreography, this haunting tale of Dracula’s eternal search for the woman he loves will have you on the edge of your seat.

Costumes are allowed and encouraged at all Dracula performances! Visit celebrityconcertseries.com for more information.

October 24 Save a Sister 5K Dixie Convention Center This year an estimated 1200 Utah women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 250 will die from the disease. Support those in need and those fighting for their lives. This race is now partnering with What Women Want Expo so come and run. 1mile, 5K or 10K and help support. Visit sgcity.org for more information.

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Family Services

Head Start St. George Center (435) 628-5641 494 East 900 South | St. George, UT 84790 Suu.edu/headstart The Head Start program services low-income, prekindergarten children and their families by helping them learn social, emotional, cognitive and physical development skills. Head Start families are often offered assistance in literacy training, parenting skills, nutrition and social services.

The Learning Center for Families (435) 673-5353 2044 South Mesa Palms Drive | St. George, UT 84790 TLC4families.org The Learning Center for Families provides free child development screenings, infant and toddler mental health services and therapy programs for infants and toddlers with special needs.

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Disabled Services

Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (435) 986-0055 515 West 300 North | St. George, UT 84770 Afb.org The DSBVI helps meet the needs of individuals suffering from visual impairments or blindness by providing vocational rehabilitation, as well as training and adjustment services.

Division of Child and Family Services (435) 652-2960 178 North 200 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dcfs.utah.gov The Division of Child and Family Services works to protect children and adults from abuse, neglect and dependency while providing preventative education for families to protect their children.

Family Support Center (435) 674-5133 310 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Thefamilysupportcenter.com The Family Support Center provides crisis care for children ages birth-11. Availability is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for parents feeling stressed and out-of-control due to personal or family situations.

Red Rock Center for Independence (435) 673-7501 168 North 100 East, Suite 101 | St. George, UT 84770 Rrci.org The mission of the Red Rock Center for Independence is to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently.

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Domestic Violence DOVE Center (435) 628-0458 | St. George, UT | Dovecenter.org The DOVE Center in St George provides emergency support and case-by-case counseling support and group counseling for female and child victims of domestic violence, rape and emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse.

Erin Kimball Foundation (435) 627-9232 455 West Vincent Lane | Washington, UT 84780 Erinkimball.org The Erin Kimball Foundation serves homeless victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse. The foundation strives to empower survivors in the healing process by assisting with employment opportunities and/or educational endeavors.

LDS Family Services (435) 673-6446 2480 Red Cliffs Drive | St. George, UT 84790 Providentliving.org LDS Family Services helps local church leadership care for the individuals in their community that suffer from social and emotional challenges. All resources and care provided are in harmony with the LDS gospel principles.

Mental Health

Dixie State University Health and Wellness Center (435) 652-7756 34 North 600 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dixie.edu/wellness The mission of the Dixie State University’s Health and Wellness Center is to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst all student and faculty members through education and self-improvement. The center provides mental health services as well as medical services.

Switchpoint Community Resource Center (435) 627-4663 948 North 1300 West | St. George, UT 84770 Switchpointcrc.org Switchpoint provides homeless individuals in southern Utah with food, shelter and a stepping stone to independence.

Recovery and Intervention Alcoholics Anonymous (Dixie Central Office) (435) 674-4791 165 North 100 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dixieaaoffice.org The Dixie Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous provides a central office where people can meet or call for information on meetings, or to communicate with other locals battling alcoholic addiction.

LDS Addiction Recovery Program St. George, UT Addictionrecovery.lds.org The LDS Addiction Recovery Program features 12-steps that promote healing and recovery while also incorporating LDS gospel principles. The program has regular meetings in St. George to cover pornography and general addictions for men and women.

Narcotics Anonymous (435) 467-4403 | Washington, UT 84780 Nasouthernutah.org Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship that provides support for recovering addicts. All members follow a simple program to abstain from drugs and provide support to one another.

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Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic of St. George (435) 656-0022 1036 East Riverside Drive | St. George, UT 84790 Doctorsvolunteerclinic.org The Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic of St. George provides quality health care and a mental health clinic M-F during normal business hours.

Southwest Behavioral Health Center (435) 634-5600 474 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Sbhc.us The Southwest Behavioral Health Center assists families and communities in the prevention and recovery from severe and persistent mental health illness and addiction.

Utah Behavioral Services (801) 255-5131 359 East Riverside Drive, Suite B | St. George, UT 84790 Utahbehavioralservices.com Utah Behavioral Services provides high-quality behavioral and mental health services to residents in southern Utah.

The focus is on the family unit as a whole, working together to cultivate enduring change.

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Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center (435) 628-8075 N. Mall Drive, Suite VW-104 | St. George, UT 84790 Isatcenter.org ISAT focuses on the prevention and treatment of domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse and other issues through comprehensive programs. Their goal is to aid families in the healing process and prevent further victimization.

St. George Housing Authority (435) 628-3648 975 North 1725 West #101 | St. George, UT 84770 Stgeorgehousingauthority.org St. George Housing Authority’s mission is to provide assistance to low-income families by providing safe, affordable housing opportunities. The Housing Authority focuses on helping families achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

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Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (435) 673-8974 1067 East Tabernacle, Suite 10 | St. George, UT 84770 Deafservices.utah.gov The St. George Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides interpreters, classes, camps, social activities and rehabilitation for those dealing with hearing loss.

ORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Senior Services Five County Area Agency on Aging (435) 673-3548 1060 West 1700 South Bldg B | St. George, UT 84770 Agingcare.com The Area Agency on Aging provides seniors with a list of available services, respite care, counseling and mobility services.

Senior Citizen’s Center (435) 634-5743 245 North 200 West | St. George, UT 84770 Stg.coa.washco.utah.gov The Senior Citizen’s Center offers seniors in St. George the opportunity to find new friends, take classes and enrich their lives.

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DSU Dental Hygiene Clinic (435) 879-4900 1526 E. Medical Center Dr. | St. George, UT 84790 Services provided at greatly reduced fees: screening examinations, preventative teeth cleaning, fluoride, sealants, X-rays, bleach trays, mouth guards, therapeutic periodontal cleanings, anesthesia and nitrous oxide.

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Programs for the Underserved and Homeless Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah (435) 674-7669 ext. 3 835 South Bluff Street | St. George, UT 84770 Habitatswu.org Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah works to provide low-income families with safe, affordable housing. They focus on volunteers, sustainable programs and conservation efforts to supply decent housing to those in need.

Youth Crisis The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (435) 414-4362 474 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team’s mission is to provide support to families who are experiencing crisis in the home due to their children’s behavioral issues and/or a mental health diagnosis.

Washington County Youth Crisis Center (435) 656-6100 251 East 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Washington County Youth Crisis Center provides individual behavioral and educational health assistance to youth in a state of crisis.

FEATURED DIRECTORY LISTINGS adult retirement community

Sunriver Community www.sunriver.com (435) 688-1000

art gallerIES & STUDIOS

Kayenta Art Village 875 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, UT (435) 673.2306 www.kayentaartvillage.com Red Rock Aloha 1091 N. Bluff St. #303, St. George (435) 628-1379 www.redrockaloha.com

ATHLETIC CLUBS

Crossfit Dixie 88 E 1160 S, St George, UT 84790 435.313.2131 www.crossfitdixie.com Custom Fit Workouts 1100 Canyon View Drive, Santa Clara, UT 84765 (435) 680-8880 www.customfitworkouts.com Fitness Level 10 376 East Sunland Dr. #10 St George, UT 84790 (435) 767-0210 fitnesslevel10sg.com Summit Athletic Club 1532 East 1450 South www.summitathleticclub.com (435) 628-5000

ATHLETIC SUPPLIES

Bicycles Unlimited 90 S 100 E (435) 673-4492 www.bicyclesunlimited.com Dixie Golf Pack (866) 811-9225 golfpackusa.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Stephen Wade Automotive 1630 Hilton Dr St George, UT 84770 (435) 628-6100 www.stephenwade.com

BANKS

State Bank of Southern Utah www.sbsu.com Town & Country Bank 405 E St George Blvd, St George, UT 84770 (435) 673-1150 1464 S 1490 E Cir, St George, UT 84790 (435) 673-1150 www.tcbankutah.com

CATERING

Get Chef G (435) 862-4765

COMMERCIAL DESIGN

Botanical Design (435) 313-3170 www.botanicalsdesign.com

corporate networking

Corporate Alliance 1487 South Silicon Way www.knoweveryone.com (435) 256-6225

country clubs

Bloomington Country Club 3174 S Bloomington Dr E (435) 673-4687 bloomingtoncountryclub.com

DENTISTS

Riverside Dental 368 East Riverside Dr. Mystgoergedentist.com (435) 673-3363 Johnson Pediatric Dentistry 772 N Dixie Drive, Ste. 101 St. George, UT (435) 682.0511 www.drcodykidsdental.com

DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY

Dixie State Athletics Ticket Sales (435) 652-7800 http://dixieathletics.com Dixie State Cultural Arts 350 S. 700E, Tickets: (435) 652-7800 www.dixie.edu/culturalarts/

EDUCATION

Dixie Applied Technology College 1506 S Silicon Way (435) 674-8400 www.dxatc.com Washington County School District Foundation 121 West Tabernacle (435) 673-3553 www.washk12.org/foundation

Energy Healing

BrightWorks by Brigit www.BrightWorksByBrigit.com (435) 668-0233

FAMILY THERAPY

St. George Center for Couples & Families 321 N Mall Dr., Bldg VW Ste.101 www.stgeorgefamilies.com (435) 319-0082

FARMERS MARKET

Downtown Farmers Market 2 W. St. George Blvd.

(435) 632-3721 farmersmarketdowntown.com

FINANCIAL PLANNING

The Schofield Group Investment Management 437 S. Bluff St, Ste 201, St. George (435) 674-3601 www.theschofieldgroup.com

FURNITURE

Wilding Wallbeds 1509 S 270 E #3, St George, UT 84790 (866) 877-7803 wallbedsbywilding.com

Health

Advanced Hearing & Balance 1490 E. Foremaster Drive #360 St. George, UT 84790 (435) 319-4700 www.HearingAidDoctor.com

Brain Balance 446 South Mall Drive, Suite B-6 brainbalancecenters.com (435) 627-8500 Coral Desert Orthopedics 1490 E. Foremaster Dr., Ste 150 www.CoralDesertOrtho.com (435) 628-9393

CPAP Specialist Dr. Phillip. C. Hall 382 S Bluff Street, St. George, UT (435) 656.1111 www.PhillipCHallDDS.com

Dan Sellers, MD 676 S. Bluff St., St. George, UT 84770 (855) 295-6554 www.sellersplasticsurgery.com Define Your Prime www.defineyoury.com 435.669.3377

Desert Pain Specialists 368 E Riverside Dr. www.desertpainspecialists.com (435) 216-7000 Dixie Chiropractic 10 North 400 East www.dixiechiro.com (435) 673-1443

Foot and Ankle Institute (435) 628.2671 www.feetnet.com

Heart of Dixie 1380 E Medical Center Dr. St George, UT 84790 435.251.2900 Intermountain Instacare (435) 688-6388 www.redrockpediatrics.org

Intermountain Medical (1380 E Medical Center Dr. (435) 251-1000 intermountainhealthcare.org

LiVe Well Center at Dixie Regional Health & Performance Center 652 S. Medical Center Drive (435) 251-3793

Nilsson Hearing 1770 Red Cliffs Dr #214, St George, (435) 628.3192 www.nilssonhearingonline.com Nitric Oxide (435) 673-1443 www.nitroxide.com

HEALTH (cont’d) Pain Relief Centers 10 North 400 East painreliefcentersofutah.com (435) 673-1443 Retina Associates of Southern Utah 230 N 1680 E Bldg. F, St. George, UT (435) 216.7032 www.southernutahretina.com St. George Eye Center 1054 East Riverside Dr. Suite 201 www.stgec.com (435) 628-4507 St. George Clinic (Family Medicine) 736 South 900 East #203 www.centralutahclinic.com (435) 673-613 St. George Surgical Center 676 S Bluff St # 208 (435) 673-8080 www.stgeorgesurgery.com St. George Urology 1490 East Foremaster Drive Suite 300 (435) 688-2104 Snow Slade, Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeon 1054 E Riverside Dr. Ste. 201 St. George, UT 84770 (435) 628-4507 www.stgec.com Southern Utah Women’s Health Center 515 South 300 East Suite 206 http://www.suwhc.com (435) 628-1662 Southwest Spine & Pain Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center 652 S. Medical Center Drive #110 www.southwestspineandpain.com (435) 656-2424 Southwest Vision 965 E 700 S #100 www.southwestvision.org (435) 673-5577 Summit Rehab 1532 E 1450 S, St. George (435) 628-5150 www.summitathleticclub.com Utah Neurosurgery 1490 E Foremaster Drive, Ste 260, St. George UT 84790 (435) 668.7131 utahneuro.com Utah Surgical Associates 1490 Foremaster Drive, Ste 345, St. George, UT 84790 (435) 628.1641 utahsurgical.com Zion Pain Management 301 N. 200 E. Suite 2A (435) 688-PAIN zionpainmanagement.com

HEALTH FOOD STORES

Dixie Nutrition 406 W Saint George Blvd, St. George (435) 673-3447 www.dixienutrition.com 57 Main St. , Hurricane, UT 435-2113 300 N Sandhill Blvd. Ste. F, Mesquite, NV 89027 (702) 346-8633

home improvement

Custom Stone and Tile (435) 705-4321 allenmauia77@gmail.com

jewelers

Mack and Sons 440 W St. George Blvd. St. George (435) 674-5052 mackandsonsjewelers.com

LEGAL

Jones Waldo Law Firm www.joneswaldo.com 301 N 200 E # 3A (435) 628-1627

MORTGAGE Cherry Creek Mortgage 720 S River Rd, (435) 674-9200 www.cherrycreekmortgage.com

MORTUARY Spilsbury Mortuary 110 S. Bluff St. St. George, UT 84770 (435) 673-2454 25 N. 2000 W. Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-2212

NEWS St. George News www.STGNews.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Boy Scouts of America (928) 965-3943, clawton@bsamail.org School of Life Foundation River Road Plaza 107 South 1470 East, Ste 101 www.schooloflifefoundation.org (435) 632-2947

nursery

Star Nursery 1145 W Sunset Blvd., St George (435) 673-0820 1335 S Dixie Drive, St George (435) 628-8004 385 W Telegraph St., Washington, UT (435) 986-0820

ORAL HEALTH SERVICES DSU Dental Hygiene Clinic 1526 E. Medical Center Dr. (435) 879-4900 Oral & Facial Surgery Institute 393 E Riverside Dr #2b www.oralfacialsurgeryinstitute.com (435) 628-1100

Orthodontics

Theurer Orthodontics 965 East 700 South Suite 101 www.theurerorthodontics.com (435) 688-8228

pharmacy

Hurricane Family Pharmacy 25 North 2000 West Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-8200 www.utahfamilypharmacy.com Stapley Pharmacy 102 E City Center St. (435) 673-3575 446 S. Mall Drive #B8 (435) 673-3575 www.stapleypharmacy.com

RADIO

Cherry Creek Radio www.cherrycreekradio.com

real estate Annie Hadlock Real Estate (801) 703-0470 riann.hadlock@gmail.com Kayenta Homes 800 N. Kayenta Parkway Ivins, UT 84738 (435) 628-7234 kayentautah.com

ReSTAURANT Cappeletti’s 36 E Tabernacle St, St. George, UT (435) 986-4119 cappelettisrestaurantstgeorge.com The Painted Pony Restaurant 2 W St George Blvd www.painted-pony.com (435) 634-1700

SPAS

Elite Float Spa 491 E. Riverside Drive (435) 319-8251 www.elitefloatspa.com

speech therapy

Communication Station Rebecca Nelson (435) 215.4084 www.StGeorgeSpeech.com

TRAVEL Travel Connection 1386 E 100 S, St George, UT 84790 (435) 628-3636 stgeorgetravel.com

volunteers JustServe.org JustServe.org

Washington Community Center Washington Community Center 350 N Community Center Dr. Washington, UT 84780 (435) 656-6360 Washingtoncity.org/cc

Weight Management Dr. Coleen Andruss 1173 South 250 West, Suite 110 www.drhealthylifestyle.com (435) 986-3800

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