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Guide By My Side.............................................. 26 Fall In The Air...................................... 29

Featured Story The New Washington Area Chamber of Commerce: You Gotta Have Heart......... 16 DSU Class of 2020: Celebrating the Journey..................... 31 Buy Local: Jones Paint & Glass............... 32 Strange Days Indeed............................. 36 Affogato West Is More Than a Coffeehouse; It’s a Coffeehome...... 60

Health

Community Virtual Jubilee of Trees to Advance Cancer Care..............................................................18

The Healing Power of Light................... 34 Neurofeedback Centers of Utah.................. 38

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 On The Cover: Happy holidays from the staff of St. George Health & Wellness Magazine.

Mind/Body Step Out of Chaos Listen to Your Inner Voice................ 52 Choice and Quality of Life.................... 55 How Full Is Your KUP?........................ 56

Fitness Virtual Jubilee of Trees to Advance Cancer Care..............................................................18 Getting in the Habit......................................... 20 Five Ways to Simplify Fitness...................... 21

Nutrition

Restaurant Journeys: Magleby’s.................... 22 Dining Guide...................................................... 23 Sick Care vs. Health Care............................... 24

Holiday and Winter Gatherings in the Time of COVID-19................ 40 Solving the Great Mystery of Rheumatology................................ 41 Red Moles: Should I Be Worried?........... 42 East West Health Joins Forces with Anodyne Pain & Wellness........... 44 Glaucoma: The Silent Thief.................. 45 Epidural Steroid Injection..................... 47 The Path Back to Engagement............. 48 Diabetes and Your Eyes......................... 50 Advantages of the No Scalpel Vasectomy....................... 59 Severe Anxiety: Amino Acid Therapy Changes a Woman’s Life................... 62

Family

The Holiday Season Has Begun................57

Departments

Mayoral Message............................................... 8 Trailblazer Nation – Letter from the President...................... 10 Rocky Vista Messsage – Letter from the Dean....................... 12 Dixie Technical College – Letter from the President...................... 14 Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events................................... 64

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Brendan Dalley Editor

W. Jared DuPree, PhD, MBA Executive Editor

Brigit Atkin Author, Mind/Body

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Tiffany Gust Author, Fitness

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Richard Harder Author, Health/Active Aging

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Every September, I have the opportunity to go on a two-day fishing trip with a group of friends. We drive down to Oceanside, California, get on a boat in the evening, go to bed, wake up somewhere in Mexican waters, and start fishing for tuna. This year, the fishing was no bueno for tuna (we caught one), but we did catch a bunch of other fish. Although the fishing was slow, the trip wasn’t a bust. For me, it was a success because it gave me a chance to disconnect from work (there is no cell service that far out in the ocean) and to reflect on the business and personal aspects of my life. I had time to think about the areas in my life that were productive and positive, areas in my life that needed more focus and TLC, and areas in my life that needed a course correction.

When I take trips like this one, I like to bring along reading materials—a book and some magazines—that might spark ideas for self-improvement in my business and personal life. Catching up on my reading recharges my batteries, and I learn (or relearn) important ideas and concepts that can be very motivating.

After I returned from my two-day fishing excursion, I was energized, excited, and ready to get plugged back into life. But the biggest benefit to me was an increase in my creativity and innovative thinking.

Somehow, the mixture of disconnecting from the outside world, spending time learning new information, fishing, and laughing with good friends ignited my ability to come up with new ideas and revitalize old ones.

I’m sharing this experience with you as a reminder that everyone needs to shake up the routines of life in order to remain healthy, creative, and vital. You occasionally need time to disconnect from the pressures of daily life, put aside your focus on work and business, and remember why it is you do what you do each day. You don’t need to go into the middle of the Pacific Ocean like I did. Find a mountain top or a remote lake where you can unwind. Wherever you go, make sure you are surrounded by people who make you laugh and who won’t talk about work. Put aside your electronic devices and bring along reading material that inspires new ideas and feeds creative thinking. Allow yourself to get fully immersed in learning something new and exciting. Let your mind wander as you ponder new possibilities, and ask yourself how you can use the information you just read.

Then stop reading. Go laugh with your friends, and enjoy the time you have. However, pay attention to what your subconscious mind is working on. You might be surprised at the new ideas and possibilities that take shape. Undoubtedly, you’ll have something to look forward to when you get back home!

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M A Y O R A L M EE SS SS AA GG EE

I recently had the opportunity to deliver my sixth annual State of the City address during a St. George Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. It was great to communicate to a large audience about our City’s accomplishments and what we have planned. I think you’ll agree it is a great time to live in St. George. Our optimism is overflowing.

Those unable to attend can watch the State of the City in its entirety at www. sgcity.org. For those who don’t have an hour to spare, I’d like to offer a condensed version. It is broken into two sections: City Accomplishments and More Happening Ahead.

City Accomplishments On September 11, 2020, a special event was held in St. George, Utah, to remember the dreadful events of • IRONMAN 70.3 announced its world championship race will come to St. George in September 2021. This will bring nineteen years ago and who lost their lives that hosts day. The event alsochampionship paid tribute toinclude the pastNice, and France, presentand an influx of athletes and the theirpeople supporters to our city.

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• As our City has grown, so has our need for more firefighters. In 2019, we hired nine new full-time firefighters thanks to * Unthinkable crimes the *SAFER grant, which pay their salaries for several years.

Unimaginable acts ofhelps violence and cowardice • We *have implemented Stunned, shocked,significant terrified water-saving measures at each of our four city-owned golf courses, which are already irrigated with reuse water. * Angry, vengeful • Attainable housing is a significant challenge, and we are meeting it head on. We formed the Housing Action Coalition * Sad, devastated to collaborate on ideas and educate the public. * Prayerful • We hosted four Neighborhood Open Houses in different areas of town. * United More Happening Ahead of thisis national tragedy, we demonstrated ourHall unityand as athe country • OurBecause City campus undergoing extensive renovation. City police by: station will be updated and enlarged, and a parking structure will give us an increase of more than seventy parking spaces. * Praying for the families of those killed, hurt, or affected • While we will be hosting two separate IRONMAN 70.3 events in 2021, we will bring back the full-distance IRONMAN * Seeking justice in 2020.

This 140.6-mile endurance test was here from 2010 to 2012.

Yearning safety and will become a full-time station this spring.

• Fire* Station Sixforis peace being and remodeled * Championing the cause of freedom • Desert Color and Desert Canyons master-planned developments are vertical in southern St. George. Desert Color was * Expressing lovewater-conservation of country honored recently our for its measures. * Honoring our firstCenter responders and aother • Sand Hollow Aquatic is getting new heroes roof, Snake Hollow Bike Park will see improvements, and the Missing Link* Loving Trail—part of the Virgin River North Trail system—is under construction. and respecting each other, despite our differences • We have four Neighborhood Open Houses scheduled in 2020: Feb. 27 at SunRiver Community Center; April 9 at Vernon We will always We will sometimesChurch; face great We East will frequently disagree. But as Worthen Park; Sept.have 10 atchallenges.

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This article is just a taste of the eighty-five slides in my State of the City presentation. There is so much going on in St. George! As we move with much plans to make this City thedays, best weeks, place inand themonths world toafter workSeptember and play, my I feel Today, let usahead be united like we were in the 11,colleagues 2001. Let and us be honored to serve the citizens of this great community. united in love and respect for each other as fellow human beings—brothers and sisters in the human family—as we interact with each other on social media or in person on whatever the current issue may be.

Jon Pike Let us stand better and be kinder as citizens of the world and of these United States of America.

Mayor, City of St. George

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Mayor, City of St. George

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Greater Zion amidst all the changes, from learning and working remotely to Convention & Tourism Office have entered into a strategic limiting social interactions, one thing has remained the same: the marketing agreement that will result in Greater Zion receiving resolution of our community to unite to help one another. more than $2 million in annual marketing exposure and I have been amazed by all the displays of support for venerable Trailblazer Stadium being renamed Greater Zion Stadium. populations, small business owners, and those who need a helping hand, as residents offered to assist their neighbors any way they The 20-year, $10 million agreement maximizes revenue could.

The perfect examples of these community heroes are generated by visitors—not Washington County taxpayers—to healthcare workers. While the rest of us were at home staying away create a superior experience for both visitors and residents. from the threat of the virus, these professionals were on the front The partnership is truly a win-win-win situation for everyone; it line working through the day and night to ensure our community promotes the area nationally, builds the community, and fuels remains healthy. economic growth by bringing more people to our gorgeous While healthcare workers are part of an amazing set of professionals, the to world. itcorner doesn’tofhave be an exclusive club. With education and training, anyone with a desire help others Office can make differencea visitor in our As part of this effort,tothe Tourism will aestablish community in this way. center at the stadium and information kiosks at other key If you’d like to explore a career in healthcare, Dixie State would locations on campus to showcase visitor activities to all those love to help you as you navigate this career path. Echoing the entire who attend events on the Dixie State campus. Additionally, University’s commitment to offering active learning experiences, Dixie State will better be able to tell prospective students our College of Health Sciences provides students with hands-on what anopportunities amazing backyard fullclinicals, of abundant recreational learning through labs, and other interactive opportunities they Dixie will have when theyC.attend experiences.

In fact, State’s Russell Taylor DSU. Health Science Building is on the campus of Dixie Regional Medical Center The timing of this partnership couldn’t be more perfect, to facilitate a close working relationship with our community’s as it will assist Dixie State during our transition to NCAA healthcare professionals.

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Additionally, with aConference wide variety Western Athletic of health science programs, can starting this July, Dixie you State prepare for the healthcare career of will take on competitors based your dreams at Dixie State. To learn everywhere from Washington, more, visit health.dixie.edu. Available California, Arizona, and New programs include: Mexico to Illinois, Missouri, and • Dental Hygiene Texas. This will give Greater Zion • Nursing access to audiences it would • Emergency Medical Services otherwise leave unreached.

• Exercise Science • Medical Laboratory Science Plus, partnering with Greater • Medical Radiography Zion is a natural fit for Dixie • Physical Therapist Assistant State University. The Tourism • Health Administration Office’s vision to “Inspire Greater.

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In the coming months, let’s remember howtoCOVID-19 measures taught us that we are stronger out Here at the University, wetruly recognize that together. valuableReach learning to your neighbors, be kindinside to one another, and striving By to experiences take place and outside ofcontinue the classroom. accomplish your goals.

If those goals happen to include earning a taking advantage of experiences available in Greater Zion, we degree, Dixie academically, State Universityactively, would love join you in this journey. all can grow andtoholistically.

Remember, every day that our community unites to help one another truly a great day to be a Trailblazer!

This isunique, trailblazing partnership certainly will enhance our community for years to come. I can’t wait to see you at upcoming games, concerts, and community events in Greater Zion Stadium!

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ROCKY VISTA UNIVERSITY MESSAGE

I can’t believe my last communication with you was in February, before this global pandemic took over many aspects of our lives. Personally for me, COVID-19 has consumed the past eight months of my life as a university administrator, medical educator, and practicing physician. I am tired of this. I want this to be over.

Throughout this pandemic, like many of you, I felt anger, disbelief, and frustration. Like others of you, I felt despondent, isolated, and trapped. At this very moment, I feel jaded, sluggish, and worried. With that said, I have accepted that it is okay to feel this way. However, I know that I can’t let these feelings perpetuate for more than a few hours and allow them to overtake my intelligence and will. I am, after all, a responsible adult that my children and others look up to.

Resiliency, vigilance, and unity will get us through this. These traits are needed especially now as family and friends will inevitably gather indoors for get-togethers in the upcoming weeks and months. This year, it is more important than ever before that we are extremely mindful of the health and safety of those around us. Due to COVID-19, our actions or inactions could be directly linked to putting our loved ones in harm’s way this holiday season. In this issue, Rocky Vista University’s Assistant Marketing Manager Kristen Kaiser shares her thoughts and some great tips as she prepares for her family holiday plans. Here is a preview of some important safety tips: • Wear face coverings or masks if you must be in public places or in gatherings with people outside of your immediate household.

• Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer often.

• Make sure you have no COVID-like symptoms for at least two weeks before gathering with family or friends.

• If you are unsure of your COVID status due to high-risk jobs or potential contact exposures, get tested.

• Travel by car if possible. If you absolutely must fly or take mass transit, wear a higher level PPE mask (surgical mask, KN95). Keep six feet away from all people at all times. Take disinfectant wipes to wipe down seats, handles, and tray tables.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

This is definitely a unique time that will result in some unique memories. Let’s all get through it conscientiously and look after one another. Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season!

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In Celebration of the Doers

With all of the craziness that has overtaken the world this winter, spring, summer, and now moving into fall,

it may be safe to say that normal, as we knew it, will never return. The last months have delivered a fair share of

frustrations as well as varied opinions and theories. That said, they have also offered up a number of lessons for

those willing to pause and learn. It’s a good idea to keep supplies like toilet paper, flour, sugar, and rice on hand.

Hand washing is important. Protecting others from our coughs and sneezes is a social responsibility. And staying home and away from others when we’re sick is the only stand-up thing to do.

We’ve seen and used the word “essential” more often and in a more meaningful context than ever before. Our

hats are off to the essential workers who braved potential contact with an unseen enemy by going out to work everyday during the quarantine shutdown and who continue to do the same today.

These fine people, the essentials, keep the trucks on the road bringing much needed supplies to Washington

County. They risk their lives each day in medical facilities as they test and care for those who contract the virus and

in pharmacies as they dispense needed medications. They continue to risk their lives in grocery stores as they stock

the shelves and check us out. The list is long. When you stop and think about it, we were never really “shut down.”

We had clean water and power. Public safety was never compromised thanks to our police officers, firefighter, and ambulance crews. Tech support was still available for our computers so that work from home could happen.

Construction continued, and cars were fixed. And the list goes on. They, the essential workers, kept our community

going! Many of them are Dixie Tech graduates. They have skill sets that will always be in demand. They are the doers, and they are happy to be doing their thing!

Each of us is wired for work that is uniquely rewarding to us. In the middle of this chaos, the world just

reminded us to celebrate the doers who are often taken for granted. To each and every one of them, Dixie Tech extends recognition, respect earned and deserved, and heart-felt thanks!

Kelle Stephens President of Dixie Technical College

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THE NEW WASHINGTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

YOU GOTTA HAVE

Heart

By Washington City Chamber of Commerce Staff

In the short time Ed Tracey has lived in southern Utah, he has become the quintessential “renaissance man.” He has been the master of ceremonies for local community fundraisers and the host of SG Live, an online show about southern Utah events, local heroes, and festivals. He has produced and performed at various comedy shows with major headliners, and he has organized his own band, the Ed Tracey Band, which opened for Blood, Sweat, and Tears at least year’s county fair. Currently, he is the director of St. George Streetfest and Mallfest and the entertainment director for the Washington County Fair. He loves southern Utah and wants to see it thrive.

Ed’s love for the area has led him to one of his biggest projects yet: reorganizing the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce. As CEO and President of the Chamber, his job is to bring all the pieces together—economic development, downtown revitalization, and small business growth—while working with civic and community leaders during a global pandemic.

Since moving to southern Utah from northern California three years ago, Ed has been driven by a sense of community. “I love the chance to bring people together for a common cause,” he said. Known for his holiday concerts at the St George Tabernacle, he has helped raise over $500,000 for local organizations, such as Root For Kids, St. George Musical Theater, Southwest Symphony, and others. “I have loved living in southern Utah, and Washington is my home,” Tracey said. “Now I want to give back to my community. The city of Washington is where Dixie began, and with all the growth going on, it’s time to help the businesses here have their own voice. Washington is the heart of Dixie, and you gotta have heart!”

Tracey’s work is cut out for him. In a post-COVID-19 world, almost every organization and business has been forced to close, lay off employees, or revamp itself. For those able to make quick, creative transitions, success is likely; those slower to respond face a host of challenges. Southern Utah has been resilient during these tough times, but businesses need help. Faced with the reality of consumers with less disposable income—not to mention a dramatically altered landscape in which social distancing must be factored into how these businesses interact with the consumer—doing business changes on a daily basis.

Fortunately, the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce is now working in partnership with Washington City businesses, finding ways to improve the economic, civic, and cultural well-being of the community. Although it has existed in various forms over the years, the Chamber now has a new resolve and an energetic new board of directors anxious to support a large number of businesses based in Washington City. With Tracey at the helm, the Chamber will offer businesses opportunities to advertise and network with other businesses and the consumer. They also will provide training workshops and clinics, offer tourist and visitor information, organize business expos, community events, and festivals, and much more.

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As president of the Chamber, Tracey realizes that there are many ways to strengthen the relationship between the community and local businesses, and he The Chamber now has a new often uses his talent for bringing people together and his love of the arts to do just that. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, he has helped organize a series resolve and an energetic new of pop-up, socially-distant events at various locales in Washington and St George. “We’ve hosted several drive-in movie nights at Staheli Family Farm, the county fair grounds, and board of directors anxious to Red Cliffs Mall that drew a couple of hundred cars each night,” said Tracey. “And we’ve done curbside concerts that were also hugely successful. We are constantly thinking of ways to support support a large number the community during this crazy time and to give people something to do.”

Another of the more visible changes coming to Washington City will be the addition of a Streetfest of businesses based in sometime in late 2020 or early 2021. Originally organized as a downtown community celebration attracting Washington City. thousands to St. George’s main street, it promises to provide opportunities for businesses and consumers in the Washington area as well.

Tracey adds that several generous members of Dixie’s business community, along with the many invaluable volunteers, have enabled his team to continue presenting entertainment options, even when budgets have become lean.

“Streetfest’s major sponsors—Stapley Pharmacy and TDS Telecommunications—have been really good to us. They know these are hard times. They also know that we are doing our best to provide fun entertainment for the whole family,” he said.

Along with the host of opportunities provided by the revitalized Chamber of Commerce, Streetfest, and other downtown activities, Tracey also points to what he hopes will breathe new life—and a heart full of art—into the area: the Washington County Arts Council and Artistic Resources for Teachers and Students, Inc. (A.R.T.S., Inc.), a nonprofit arts and education program that brings professional programming to students across the state. In the future, the Arts Council of Washington County aims to present virtual concerts and roving art galleries and to establish an art festival that will feature the work of southern Utah artists exclusively. “The St. George Arts Festival is outstanding, but it draws a more international base of artists. We want to do a show that will focus on the 200–300 wonderful artists from our area to take place in the spring of 2021,” explained Jay Nygaard, Director of the Arts Council of Washington County.

With new approaches to arts programming and expanded opportunities to grow business, Tracey forecasts an invigorated downtown Washington City. “We have tons of really cool plans for Washington,” Tracey confides. “And we know that when things are bad, people need the arts more than ever. Businesses need support and a way to reach consumers. We hope to build on our past successes and change things for the better. It’s all doable…You just have to have the right attitude.”

For more information about the Washington Chamber of Commerce, call 435-227-5110.

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The 2020 Jubilee of Trees will capture the spirit of the season healthfully this year, through the glittering virtual safety of a YouTube livestream.

“We are excited to invite everyone to join the Virtual Jubilee Gala,” said Mitch Cloward, Administrator of Intermountain Dixie Regional Medical Center. “In years past, we were limited by facility size. Changing to a virtual format this year will not only help stop the spread of COVID-19, it will allow anyone who desires to enjoy the holiday festivities—and help us improve local healthcare.”

Funds raised at the Jubilee will advance local cancer care, including Intermountain Precision Genomics. “This Jubilee of Trees will be the first time we go virtual,” said Lisa Brown, Foundation event specialist for the Jubilee of Trees. “In order to support our community living their healthiest lives possible, we created a new world filled with online shopping fun, virtual entertainment, bidding excitement, and Santa Claus video calls for your children or grandchildren.” To catch all the sparkling moments, go to dixieregional.org/jubilee of trees and register.

“The future of cancer care really is bright,” said Derrick Haslem, MD, Associate Medical Director of Oncology at Intermountain Healthcare. “It is full of new targeted drugs, immunotherapy, and with each advancement, we are closer to making cancer a chronic disease that can be well-managed.”

Intermountain Precision Genomics offers a personalized approach to treating not only cancer but other diseases as well.

Precision genomics looks at the DNA of an individual’s cancer cells and matches it to targeted cancer-fighting medication. It has been proven to increase the lifespan of late-stage cancer patients at a lower cost than traditional methods.

“We continue to see success in using precision medicine to help our patients, and we are unwavering in our commitment to finding effective treatments for patients everywhere,” said Lincoln Nadauld, MD, PhD and the Executive Director of Intermountain Precision Genomics.

“Treatment for cancer is evolving so quickly. The pace of new drugs being developed and the pace of new treatments is unparalleled in the previous fifty years of cancer care.”

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Intermountain Precision Genomics is creating an innovative movement discovering new cancer therapies with fewer side effects and less cost than traditional cancer treatments. Precision Genomics is leading the way and transforming cancer care.

To support cancer research, the Jubilee of Trees is supporting the HerediGene: Population Study. Everyone is invited to learn more about this Intermountain-wide research study by going to intermountain.org/heredigene.

Teams from the two organizations will analyze the complete DNA of 500,000 participants from Intermountain’s patient population to help medical professionals better understand the human genome and enhance their ability to prevent diseases such as breast cancer, colon cancer, and heart disease. The project will be the largest and most comprehensive DNA mapping effort to date in the U.S. from a single population. To find out more or to participate, call 1-833-698-1727 or visit www.intermountainhealthcare.org/ heredigene.

At the Intermountain Cancer Center of St. George, physicians and patients inspire each other. “Cancer patients see the scientists and researchers working in our labs when they come for care,” Nadauld said. “And our scientists see and are inspired by the cancer patients they are working to help.”

Creating inspiration and hope for a bright future for cancer patients is what the 2020 Jubilee of Trees is all about. Philanthropy and the Jubilee of Trees have significantly supported cancer care in southern Utah in the past. Generous donations helped fund Dixie Medical Center’s first cancer center in the 1970s, when downwinder cancer was first detected in the region.

“Through the years,” said Cloward, “philanthropy has enabled us to offer leading edge cancer treatments and care. Intermountain Precision Genomics is transforming cancer care locally and globally.

We are so grateful to a generous community that continues to support advancing healthcare.”

Please note: In 2021, Intermountain Dixie Regional Medical Center will officially begin using our new name, Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital.

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good news for cycling. Welcome to the sport! With all these new bikes being ridden, we have the potential to help clean up our world as well as clean up our mental and physical health.

COVID-19 hit prior to the summer temperatures setting in, so there was speculation amongst bike shop and industry employees as to whether the majority of these new bikes would end up in the garage collecting dust once the initial excitement wore off, and it was “too hot” to ride. I sure hope they are still being ridden. The bicycle is one of man’s finest and most efficient inventions. It not only improves fitness, it does so with copious amounts of fun. All you need to do is develop the habit of riding.

Once the habit of riding is ingrained in you, you won’t want to go very long between rides. Start off easy; you don’t want to burn out too soon. Shorter rides filled with fun will make your brain associate riding with the good things in life and urge you to do more. Get your legs used to pedaling and your butt used to sitting on the saddle. Take some short rides around the block, ride around the neighborhood, or run some errands. This can be done on any type of bike, mountain or road. If you’re new to mountain biking, start out on easier, shorter trails. Don’t let your friends goad you into heading to some place like Gooseberry Mesa on your early rides. Its technical, punchy terrain is a blast for experienced riders but hell for the uninitiated. As you get used to the feel of biking, you can up your mileage as well as your technical challenges.

Comfort is a big help when it comes to getting in the habit of riding. Wear breathable clothing (shorts with a chamois are a big plus), drink plenty of liquids, and take a break when needed.

Everyone hurts a bit when riding— especially if you’re a newbie—but most pain subsides once your body gets used to the rigors of cycling. If you have a problem that persists, see your local shop About the Author Mountain bike veteran, for advice on proper fit. amateur filmmaker, and lover If you’re riding pavement, remember of long rides, Jay Bartlett has the rules of driving a car generally apply. been riding trails in Southern If riding off-road, there are a few rules Utah for over thirty years.

Jay has over a decade of to keep in mind. Bikes yield to walking experience as a bike mechanic traffic and horses. Uphill riders have at St. George’s oldest bike shop, right of way over downhill riders since Bicycles Unlimited. gravity works in favor of the downhill traffic. When passing (or being passed), don’t ride off trail. If you’re being overtaken, come to a stop, lean your bike just off line, and allow the other rider to go by. It’s called “pass with class,” and it keeps our beloved singletrack from getting boringly wide or so “braided” that it’s hard to tell where the trail goes.

Your lifetime of being a cyclist starts now. The good habit of riding will no doubt help your attitude and health, but if you also substitute some drives for rides, you’ll be doing all of us (including Mother Earth) a big favor. Now get out and ride that new (or old) bike!

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By Tiffany K. Gust, MS, CISSN In a world where you are being pulled in so many directions that you barely have enough time to breath, here are five tips that can help you reach those fitness goals without spending hours at the gym. Think of fitness as a way to relieve stress and boost energy levels rather than something that causes you stress because it may be difficult to fit into your busy schedule.

Exercise in quick spurts. A new study has found that people who did just four to six 30-second sprints reaped the same heart-health benefits as those who logged a moderate 40- to 60-minute workout. Try these two ways to get your heart racing: jump rope for three minutes, or sprint to and from the mailbox three times (while ignoring the neighbor curiously glancing out his front window). If you live in an urban area, sprint blocks sporadically. Just pretend you’re running for the bus!

Put it in writing. You stick to the doctor’s appointments and work meetings that are on your calendar, so why not take the same approach to exercise sessions? Every Sunday night, schedule them into your weekly planner. To make sure your family members are on board, place the calendar in a common area so that they can see it. That way, workout times become public declarations and nonnegotiable parts of your routine.

Fitness is medicine, so think of it as preventative care for yourself. It can actually keep you away from the doctor’s office.

Don’t let travel derail you. Instead of returning from vacation feeling flabby, plan a week filled with hiking, biking, or walking. Change your mindset and call it a fitness vacation. This will bring more focus to fitness while you are traveling. Most hotels and resorts offer rooms that contain fitness equipment. You can also throw an exercise band or tubing into your suitcase and exercise in your hotel room. Check out the city on foot, or look for ways to explore the countryside by searching for hiking or biking trails.

Put a personal trainer in your pocket. Check out a new fitness app, websites, or YouTube video. Some of my favorites are fitnessblender.com, Bodyweight Training, and Fitbod. Explore until you find one that you like. You might want to check out some of the stretching, yoga, Pilates, and core workouts as well.

Reinvent date night. If your usual evening out consists of dinner and a movie, consider bonding in a more active way, like dinner and dancing or pickleball. Be creative and look for ways to incorporate some activity and movement.

Changing your mindset and focus can bring more awareness to ways to incorporate fitness into your daily life. It doesn’t have to be hours at a time; it can be minutes at a time. Have fun, and make it into an adventure.

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I love food, but I’m the type of person who is reluctant to try a new restaurant.

I usually stick to a salad from Durangos or a simple sandwich from Einstein Bros.

Bagels. After trying Magleby’s in St. George, Utah, I am reluctant no more.

As I entered the restaurant, I was immediately impressed by the dark wood and gray design of the dining area, which was accented with photographs of the beautiful southern Utah landscape. Also impressive was Braxton, our courteous waiter, who greeted us with a smile and provided great customer service.

The highlight, of course, was the food. For starters, I ordered two appetizers: Baked Brie and Spinach and Artichoke Dip. The Baked Brie, accompanied by an assortment of fruits, nuts, roasted garlic, sourdough crostini, and fig jam, was almost too pretty to eat. The smooth texture and taste of the brie pared well with the savory taste of the garlic and the sweet, tangy taste of the jam. This was my first time trying baked brie, and I admit I was hooked. Not to be outdone, the Spinach and Artichoke Dip, served with homemade tortilla chips and sourdough baguettes, was also mouth-wateringly delicious; I had to stop myself from eating all of it.

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meals I had ordered. I was not disappointed.

The Filet Oscar, an 8-ounce filet mignon topped with hollandaise sauce and lump crab, and the Filet Medallion, served over garlic mashed potatoes, were beautifully presented and piping hot. Both were a fancy treat. The steaks were perfectly cooked—tender and juicy, east to cut, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. If you are going to spend money on a good steak, Magleby’s is the place to go.

The next dish I tried was the Rustic Penne Pasta, penne pasta tossed with Magleby’s own salsa rosa sprinkled with fresh basil and baked to perfection. This delicious pasta dish is filled with five cheeses: gorgonzola, asiago, parmesan, blue cheese, and mozzarella. It’s a cheese lover’s dream come true—sharp, robust, and full of flavor.

The last main course dish I ordered was the Pulled Turkey and Avocado sandwich.

In true California style, it was simple in its preparation with a mindfulness for the healthconscious eater. There was no skimping on the flavor, though. It was very satisfying and offered a nice contrast to the decadent sauces smothering the steaks I sampled earlier. This sandwich makes a good choice when out for lunch with friends, and the generous serving size practically guarantees you’ll have enough to take home for dinner.

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a huge sweet-tooth, so nothing was going to stop me from trying Magleby’s Award-Winning Chocolate Cake. The cake was four layers tall and served with a complement of vanilla ice cream and sweet raspberry sauce. Scrumptious and moist, it was the perfect blend of the rich, the smooth, and the tangy—the perfect end to a wonderful meal. It took only one bite of this rich dessert for me to determine that Magely’s was the place where I would be coming for my next birthday celebration.

Main course meals are priced between $10 and $35, with appetizers priced between $7 and $12. The menu includes healthy options (some that are CrossFit approved) and an array of salads and sides. An added plus: the beef used by Magleby’s comes from grass-fed cows.

Open Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Magleby’s offers a tasty adventure for everyone seeking a new place to eat.

Dining Guide St. George

Angelica’s Mexican Grill

101 E. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT 84770 | 435-628-4399 Mexican | Vegetarian and Vegan Options | Family Friendly | $ Mon.–Thurs., 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Closed Sun. Located Downtown on St. George Boulevard, Angelica’s Mexican Grill serves fresh, made from scratch authentic Mexican food. The flavor driven and nationally recognized menu provides everything and more that you would expect from a Mexican restaurant, including street tacos, Mulitas, Tortas, Sweet Carnitas, Machaca, and their famous salsa bar. Vegan and Vegetarian dishes are always available. Seating is available inside and also outside on the spacious patio. Catering & To-Go ordering available.

Benja’s Thai and Sushi

2 W. St. George Blvd. #12, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-628-9538 Thai | Sushi | $$ Mon.–Sat., 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun., 1:00 p.m.–8:00p.m.

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.

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1450 Hilton Dr., St George, UT 84770 | 435-652-9600 American / Dine-In | Catering | $$ Mon.–Sat., 7:00 a.m.–9:00p.m.; Closed Sun. With over thirty years of catering experience, we guarantee to make your next event magical! Everything we do we do with love, and you won’t find another catering company with as many homemade recipes or fully customized options. If you’re looking for a culinary experience creatively tailored to fit your event, we’re at your service.

Red Fort Cuisine of India

148 S. 1470 E., St. George, UT 84790 | 435-574-4050 Indian | Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free Options | Healthy | $$ Mon.–Thurs., 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Closed Sun. Located in the shopping and dining hub just north of St. George Boulevard, Red Fort Indian Cuisine is the only authentic Indian restaurant in St. George. The flavors are unique and harmonious, and many of their menu items are vegan, vegetarian or gluten free. Stop by and experience the delicious flavors of authentic East India. The elegant and inviting atmosphere paired with their kind and friendly staff, is sure to provide for a relaxing, enjoyable dining experience.

Pizza/Pasta Factory Cappeletti’s

36 E. Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-986-4119 Italian | Steak | Seafood | Contemporary | $$ Lunch: Tues.–Sat.,11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Dinner: 5:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

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.

Pasta Factory: 2 W. St. George Blvd. #8, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-674-3753 Pizza Factory: 2 W. St. George Blvd. #8, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-628-1234 Pizza Factory Express: 1930 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George, UT 84770 | 435-634-1234 Pizza Factory Pineview: 2376 E. Red Cliffs Dr., St. George, UT 84790 | 435-688-2656 Pizza | Pasta | Dine-In | Take-Out | Delivery | Salad Bar | $$ Mon.—Sat at 11:00 a.m.

The Pasta Factory, with its year-round, climate controlled outdoor patio dining wows with custom-made pasta, soups, sandwiches and salads. The Pizza Factory offers three locations with the best and freshest salad bar in town; homemade soups, sandwiches, famous bread twists and Southern Utah’s favorite pizza combinations.

The Painted Pony

2 W. St. George Blvd. #22, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-634-1700 Steakhouse | Seafood | Contemporary | Healthy | $$$$ Lunch: Mon.–Sat., 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Dinner: 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun., 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

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.

Twenty-Five Main Café Katering Koncepts, Inc. – Full Service Catering & Event Rentals

1495 S. Black Ridge Dr., Suite A210, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-574-0059 Menus include buffet options, breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, and gourmet lunch boxes.

Call Katering Koncepts when it just has to be Perfect! We will customize any menu just for your event. Serving the St. George and surrounding Southern Utah areas. Katering Koncepts sets a new standard in private, corporate and wedding events. We have a full line of rentals including tables, chairs, linens, formal dishware, decorations, dance floors, tents, serving dishes and many other items to help make your event a success. Call us or visit our website at www.kateringkoncepts.com for a complete list.

25 Main Street, St. George, UT 84770 | 435-628-7110 Cafe | Coffee Shop | Gourmet cupcakes | $ Mon.–Thurs., 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

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.

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About the Author

Bentley Murdock is a certified wholistic nutritionist, transformational trainer, and #1 best-selling author.

With over twenty years of experience in wholistic lifestyle healing and wellness coaching (specializing in disease-symptom reversal and prevention), Bentley regularly incorporates the critical role that plantsourced, whole-food nutrition plays in all sustainable healing. As Director of Wellness with Alive & Well HealthCARE, he meets with local and remote clients on a personal level, educating them about taking full ownership and responsibility for the healing and wellness they desire. Bentley and his wife Michelle work with private clients from every walk of life, focusing on topics from family wellness and relational healing to home birth and intentional parenting. For more information, call 866396-8742, email Aloha@ HealisticVitality.com, or visit HealisticVitality.com.

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More than ever before, families and small businesses are reeling from the aftermath of 2020. If we had one word to sum up the origin of this aftermath, it would be fear. The media has gone to astronomical lengths to make sure that fear on a fundamental level is deeply rooted in the heart and mind of every man, woman, and child.

Recent surveys show the top fears and worries on the minds of individuals and families are primarily health and wellness related.

“If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.” So what does this tell us about our collective health and wellness preparedness efforts?

During the first half of 2020, it became abundantly clear just how quickly “authoritative action” was unanimously redefined and in plain sight. Worldwide commerce came to a screeching halt, constitutional rights were trampled, churches were closed and deemed inessential, proven preventative measures were suppressed, immune-system-building food supplements and healing lifestyle practices were ignored, experimental and even reliably safe medicines were criminalized, and our dedicated doctors, family physicians, and alternative medicine practitioners were largely silenced and ignored.

We were told to stay indoors and away from Mother Nature, fresh air, and sunshine. We believed all of the manipulated and inflated numbers while our booming sick care industry establishments and medical insurance organizations brought in tax dollars by the truckload.

To put it simply, we allowed the multi-trillion-dollar “sick care” industries to take things (yet again) another few steps further away from healing and closer to an unhealthy, allopathic, and co-dependent state. So, where do we go from here? What can we do to be truly and preventatively prepared?

As you begin right where you are to research proven scientific findings, you might discover phenomenal resources, such as NutritionFacts.org. Your perspective will soon open and will begin to change as you find truth in its most candid state — entirely detached from any corporate and/or political entity.

Navigating Today’s Battlefield Toward Sustainable Healing

As we begin to understand that healing is at the root of all health, we’ll also find that the immune system is the core furnace charged with radiating life throughout the whole body. Recalibrating our efforts toward the stoking of this furnace will more fully guarantee sustainable healing—more so than all of the media-hyped efforts of addressing health issues from the surface only. No new and improved vaccination will ever be able to sustainably take the place of a robust immune system.

A truly healthy body thrives on fresh air, sunshine, and outdoor exercise. Even regular interaction with good ol’ dirt will greatly benefit our ability to fight bacterial and viral infection. By avoiding Mother Nature, hyper-sanitizing, and frantically sterilizing everything, we literally cripple the abilities of our immune systems to grow and build up naturally fortified antibodies against all the bacterial and viral forces that will inevitably come around, year after year.

If the goal is for our immune systems to be independently sustainable, they will require certain tools on a daily basis to accomplish this. Here are a few critical ingredients found in lifestyles that strengthen the immune system from the inside out: • Nutrient-dense, organic, whole plant foods, dark greens, and dark berries • Hydration, pH balance, and proper sleep (early to bed and early to rise) • Fresh air, outdoor exercise, Mother Nature, and healing sunshine (vitamin D) • Vitamin C (at least 1000 mg daily), zinc, magnesium, calcium, and B-complex • Avoiding all artificial, synthetic, inorganic, and toxic chemicals • Avoiding highly processed, hydrogenated, saturated, sugar-laden, toxic “foods” • Avoiding heavy metals, carcinogens, antibiotics, and other deadly poisons To learn more about what you can do to strengthen your immune system, feel free to reach out to me directly by sending an email to Aloha@HealisticVitality.com.

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About the Author Marianne L. Hamilton is a veteran journalist whose work appears in regional and national publications, and a marketing writer for Fortune 500 corporate clients. When not race walking, hiking, or teaching water aerobics, she is a member of the St. George Arts Commission, Board Chair of Art Around the Corner, and is the Special Events Manager for Docutah. She and her husband Doug are also coadministrators of the St. George Wine Club, and race directors for the Huntsman World Senior Games.

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When first advised that I’d be assigned a “nurse navigator” to guide me on my breast cancer journey, I immediately envisioned an ebony Lincoln SUV slithering up to the curb in front of our house. Tinted windows would descend slowly, revealing a deeply tanned Matthew McConaughey clad in pink hospital scrubs, his luminescent dentition the only thing visible in the shadowy interior. Extending a warm hand, he’d purr, “Awright, awright, awright, darlin’.

C’mon in; everything’s gonna be just fine.” Instantly, I’d be awash in reassuring light.

But no.

My navigator is a tall, soft-spoken woman named Maryann Covington, who’s been a nurse at Intermountain Healthcare for 20 years. She has devoted the past two years to working with patients like me. We are blessed that she does.

Just what, precisely, does a nurse navigator do? To indulge in a cheesy sports metaphor, think of Maryann and her colleagues as an NFL offensive line. Serving as the central point of contact for a patient, they protect the most valuable (and vulnerable) player on the team and ensure that she can circumvent various hazards on her way down the field to victory.

“We’re present at the beginning of a patient’s journey,” Covington said. “We help explain their initial diagnosis and their treatment plan, set up their appointments, and schedule any tests they’ll need. We try to remove any barriers to their care and assist where education might be helpful. And then we continue to follow them and jump in whenever needed.”

Across the Intermountain Healthcare system, four nurse navigators—including Covington—work exclusively with breast cancer patients. The rest of the network’s 22 navigators attend to patients with breast and other types of cancer. At any given time, the number of patients navigated by Covington and her colleagues can be nearly 300; Covington sees between 20 and 30 new patients each month.

“Because breast cancer is so prevalent here in southern Utah, Covington and the other breast cancer nurse navigators are exclusively devoted to our breast cancer patients, especially at the beginning,” confirmed Deborah Christensen, who oversees Intermountain Healthcare’s system-wide nurse navigator program from her office in St. George. “This is common across the United States.”

Christensen added that the goals of nurse navigation are also common. “We aim to make patient experiences positive, shorten the time from diagnosis to treatment, and reduce patients’ overall anxiety level,” she explained. “Research shows that nurse navigators decrease the amount of time an oncologist must spend in defining the type of cancer a patient has and what type of treatment she’ll need by 20 minutes. Also, when nurse navigators are involved, they can reduce the time from diagnosis to treatment by twelve days.”

I can attest to the anxiety shrinkage. Covington’s first call to me came a day or two after my own diagnosis. Could my mate and I come for an appointment at the Cancer Center, she asked. “Sure,” I replied, not yet fully comprehending what lay ahead. So on February 25, we made our first pilgrimage to the state-of-the-art, three-story building that opened on the Intermountain Healthcare campus a year ago.

Full disclosure: As the chair of the nonprofit Art Around the Corner Foundation board of directors, I had spent plenty of time outside of the building identifying the ideal spot on which to install a piece of bronze sculpture—one that our organization hoped would inspire and soothe those entering the building.

But when I became a member of that building’s population, it was a whole different ball game. Seeing the words “Cancer Center” emblazoned on an exterior wall is one thing. Realizing that this will become your home for the foreseeable future is entirely another. The moment I exited the car, a flood of tears began; it continued unabated throughout the check-in process, while sitting in the waiting room, and until approximately three minutes after we met Covington in person. At that moment, her calm, unhurried demeanor—her decidedly motherly presence—quickly dispelled my fears.

I had come equipped with a notebook and pen, aiming to capture salient details, appointment times, answers to a tsunami of questions.

Covington bested me, proffering a binder packed with educational

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Marianne arrived for her first radiation treatment clad in one of the sparkly running skirts she wore to each session, bearing a box of cookies for the radiation techs, and sporting the first of a series of peel-off numbers on her arm that tracked the number of treatments remaining.

materials, illustrations, copies of the pathology report from my biopsy, and other helpful information. Slowly and carefully, intuitively sensing how much I could and could not process in the moment, she walked my mate and me through the documents, answered every question thoroughly, and somehow managed to dissolve the black cloud that had enveloped me in the parking lot.

I was, I learned, a candidate for a relatively simple lumpectomy that would be followed by radiation treatments. Neither mastectomy nor chemotherapy were on the menu. My cancer was/is early-stage and imminently treatable; my prognosis extremely positive. I had (of course) envisioned a far worse future. I nearly fainted with relief.

“Knowledge is power,” Covington noted. “In the first part of every patient’s journey, my job is to hold her hand, support her, and educate her while addressing all of her concerns. It’s very satisfying to be the person who can do that for someone.”

Had Covington not been the voice at the other end of the phone back in February, I have no doubt that I would still be receiving world-class care. But if there’s a silver lining to my diagnosis, it is that she—and all of the selfless medical professionals who navigate similar journeys—has proved to be a beacon of hope and light, which is precisely why she (and they) do what they do.

“There was great satisfaction,” she confided, “knowing that you walked into our building in a high-stress state, not seeing anything but a dark alley ahead…and you left knowing ‘I got this; I can do this.’

That’s where our joy comes from.”

And she was right. I did it.

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Fall is in the air; can you feel it? It is always exciting after a long, hot, dry summer to awake one morning and step out to feel that hint of crisp fall days to come: the promise of a time of year that brings celebration into our lives. Autumn days bring crisp, juicy apples hanging red and green on the heavily laden trees, orange pumpkins laying in fertile gardens waiting to become jack-o-lanterns or

By Connie Zdunich yummy pies, mums in an array of fall colors, trees starting to hint at the brilliance they have in store for us in the coming weeks, and the excitement of a holiday season filled with friends, family, and the spirit of abundance and gratitude.

About the Author Connie enjoys working with local Hospice Groups and Veterans Associations. The military is very close to her heart, with her father being a Pearl Harbor Survivor, and her sweetheart retired Navy.

Helping support local hospice groups is very rewarding for Connie, and she feels being a part of the Spilsbury team is an awesome opportunity.

She is the mother of seven daughters and nineteen grandchildren, who are “the joy of her heart�. She loves being of assistance to those in our community who do so much for each of us.

2020 swooped in as a year of worry, stress, confusion, and fear, but eleven months later, we are still here and going strong. We sheltered, masked, and stopped hugging (so hard to do!). We regrouped and learned how to do business in different ways (sometimes in a better and more efficient way). We worked from home, we worked outside, we social-distanced, but we still found so many ways to support one another and to meet the needs of our community. COVID-19 is wicked! Many lives have been lost, and many mourn the loss of loved ones. Many who survived are still struggling with lingering symptoms, and sadly, COVID’s end is not yet in sight.

I am grateful we chose to live in southern Utah and am thankful for so many wonderful friends and business associates in our community and feel blessed that we are here in St. George while experiencing this pandemic. Our community has rallied together to support one another. I have personally witnessed an abundance of acts of kindness, people going out of their way to help and support one another, friends and family members finding new ways to stay in touch, stretch, and grow, and individuals being more innovative and embracing a new normal while protecting those with underlying health issues. Our community is still moving forward with hope and trust that tomorrow will bring a brighter day. The unity and outreach between businesses is heartwarming. The strength of our community is a model for the world. When our feet are put to the fire, we still march forward until the fire ceases. We are St. George Strong.

We at Spilsbury Mortuary are grateful for the opportunity to be part of this amazing community and wish to thank all the wonderful families we have served for their support and understanding during this difficult time.

We wish you a happy holiday season full of love and joy!

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“We are each different than when we began our journeys at Dixie State University,” Dixie State University’s 2020 Valedictorian Jessica About the Author Jacobsen Warr shared about this year’s graduating class.

Jordan Parkinson recently graduated from Dixie State At the beginning of their journeys at Dixie State University, the 3,129 University with a Bachelor graduating students were just embarking on a great college adventure. of Science in Media Studies, Now, members of this year’s class of 2020 have successfully earned their with an emphasis in Strategic Communication. She became the degrees and, despite the unforeseen circumstances that surfaced at the Public Relations Coordinator end of their college experiences, these grads have a lot to celebrate. for Community & Global Dixie State’s 109th graduating class, the largest in the institution’s Engagement at Dixie State University at the beginning history, earned a total of 3,129 degrees or certificates with 24 master’s candidates, 1,305 baccalaureate candidates, of the pandemic. Jordan grew 1,077 associate candidates and 723 certificate candidates. This class, which includes those completing their up in Morgan, Utah, and has requirements this fall 2020 semester, also demonstrated extraordinary resilience and adaptability. lived in St. George for the last eight years. She loves working With remote class instruction and the 109th Commencement Ceremony being postponed due to a global for Dixie State University and pandemic, these students completed their DSU journeys unlike any other class before them. Through it all, is also passionate about beauty they’ve been celebrated by their families and friends along with every Dixie State University faculty and staff and fashion. member involved in their lives, both on and off campus.

“I am confident these graduates will continue to carry on DSU’s tradition of excellence as they leave our great University well prepared and poised for success,” Dixie State President Richard B. Williams said.

Warr is a prime example of such success. She chose Dixie State University because it offered the degree she wanted: a Bachelor of Science in elementary education with an ESL endorsement. As school started, Warr realized that she was not only getting an amazing education, she was also meeting the people she would ultimately consider family. Her last semester at Dixie, she even met the man whom she would eventually marry.

Now, Warr is teaching third grade at Kanesville Elementary School in Weber County and could not be happier. “I love to help students make connections to real world experiences in the classroom and to let them know that they have someone in their corner,” she said.

Another successful DSU graduate, 2019–2020 Student Body President Taylor Godfrey, said she became a better version of herself and made lifelong friends at Dixie State University. She also achieved a lot, including being crowned the 2019 D-Queen and serving as the 2018–2019 Student Athlete Advisory Committee President. Godfrey also met her future husband at DSU. They even competed together in the 2020 NIRSA National Flag Football Championship and were honored as All-Tournament Co-MVP’s.

Godfrey graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in population health with an emphasis in health care administration. “I believe that Dixie State University has prepared me for my future,” she said. “Because of that, I am eager to hit the ground running.”

As for me, also being part of the DSU graduating class of 2020, I know I wouldn’t have the experience, skills, and career path I have now if I didn’t make the decision to attend Dixie State University. I didn’t know that when I chose to attend DSU that I would also be choosing the place that I would start my career after college ended.

Although we all had different college journeys at DSU, our experiences will stay with us for the rest of our lives. “Remember the simple moments you’re going to miss when you graduate – all the friends you made and the different activities where you broke out of your shell,” said Warr in a message to her fellow graduates. “Really treasure those moments with people, because life is all about the people you meet.”

For more information about Dixie State University, visit dixie.edu, and for details about the 109th Commencement Ceremony planned for these graduates, go to dixie.edu/commencement.

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OLD AND NEW, TRIED AND TRUE Serving the Intermountain West for Eight Decades, Jones Paint & Glass Is Still Going Strong

Harold Jones started Jones Paint & Glass in 1938 after his parents—believing in their son’s vision—took out a $300 loan for him using their furniture as collateral. Eighty years later, Jones Paint & Glass has grown from the modest one-man-show it was eight decades ago into a flourishing company serving the Intermountain West. With seven locations, over 200 employees, and a loyal customer base built primarily by positive referrals, Jones Paint & Glass still holds true to Harold’s philosophy of providing outstanding customer service.

Harold’s grandson, David Jones, is the current president of Jones Paint & Glass. The company opened its St. George location in 1978 with just four employees. Today, Jones has 120 employees who specialize in a variety of services. Best known as a top quality supplier of window products, Jones manufactures its own designs of vinyl windows and sliding patio doors in Provo, Utah. These products are well known for high-energy efficiency and affordability. Additionally, Jones Paint & Glass is the distributor for Andersen and Marvin Wood Windows and Doors, two of the industry’s leaders.

To complete the full home package for homeowners and builders, Jones Paint & Glass offers an array of pre-hung exterior and interior doors, including trim and hardware packages. They provide and install garage doors, too. Their door production staff and garage door installers have years of experience and expertise.

Jones Paint & Glass of St. George is beginning construction this spring on a new building at 551 East Tabernacle that will help expand those offerings even more.

If you’re looking to revamp your home or office’s curb appeal or simply looking to enhance the look you already have, Jones Paint & Glass windows and doors can help turn your vision into a reality. Their glass is not only beautiful, it is also energy efficient—meaning you can get the look you want while cutting your energy bills.

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Jones Paint & Glass is also heavily involved in commercial construction in the community, providing aluminum storefront windows and entry doors for many of the businesses, schools, and churches in the area.

Jones provides many of the finishing touches that help to beautify your home, such as custom mirrors and shower doors, and after your new windows are installed, Jones features Hunter Douglas blinds with full service, repair, and installation services.

Jones is ready to help replace broken windows at your home or office and is the expert when it comes to replacing or repairing your windshield or other automotive glass. Remember: “When you hear the crash, think of Jones Paint & Glass.”

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About the Author Lyman is the author of a dozen books intent on connecting landscape and story in the American Southwest.

He is executive director of the Zion National Park Forever Project, and is past president of the national Public Lands Alliance. He’s been writing and publishing for more than 35 years, with several hundred magazine articles in publications ranging from Western Horseman to Northern Lights, and was the founding editor of St. George Magazine in 1983. He’s been recognized on several occasions with literary awards from the Utah Arts Council, and won the Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. He lives in Santa Clara, Utah, with his wife Debbie, and together they have 6 children and 15 grandchildren.

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St. George Mayor Edward H. Snow addresses surviving soldiers of World War I in February of 1919. He and everyone else in the photo are wearing a white face mask because of the world-wide influenza pandemic, which killed more people globally than had died in the war. Photos courtesy of the Lynne Clark Collection.

For more than two decades, on most weekdays, I’ve been driving from Santa Clara to my office in Zion National Park. Sirius XM Radio has been my constant companion, providing music across a spectrum spanning from Hank Williams to Pink Floyd and news and political commentary from deepest left field to hardest right.

Most of the time, it’s just background noise for all the majestic scenery coming at me through the windshield.

The other day, amidst the discordant cacophony of civil unrest, pandemic polemics, political potshots, warnings of hurricanes, earthquakes, droughts, and wildfires, and general discontent, I punched the radio dial and randomly landed on 18—The Beatles Channel. The perfectly blended voices of John, Paul, George, and Ringo immediately took me back to the Sunday night in our living room on 600 South in St. George when those four mop-headed boys were introduced by Ed Sullivan on the crackling gray screen of our TV set. I was eight years old. From the first chord, they had me in their grip. By the time they finished “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” I was ready to jump into lockstep and follow those pipers right out of Hamelin and off whatever cliff they might lead me to.

In the meantime, my mom was standing in the doorway between the living room and the kitchen with a look of horror on her face.

I remember that look perfectly, and I remember she had plenty of derisive things to say about the spectacle she was witnessing right there within the sacred confines of her living room. To this day, I

sghw | recall exactly what she said as the song ended and the boys and girls in the Ed Sullivan theater screamed and shouted their lungs out. My dear mom, whom I love with all my heart and who will turn 89 in November, said: “What is this world coming to?”

Driving home from Zion the other day with the radio having defaulted to the Beatles Channel, I listened to several melodic, tantalizing, and exquisitely created songs that are now considered classics—songs that even my mom enjoys listening to as they take her back to what many of us recall as a gentler, safer, and more civil time.

Then John Lennon’s ultimate rock star voice broke through the serenity of my thoughts. The words he shouted pierced the pastoral shield that had been layering around me. “Nobody told me there’d be days like these,” he sang. “Strange days indeed.”

“Nobody told me….” The phrase was repeated over and over in the song. I found myself immediately disagreeing. I realized that from the time I was a kid growing up in a Christian home, going to Sunday school on Sunday, listening to the teachings and counsel of people I naturally revered, I’ve always known there would be times like these. What’s more, if you look back objectively, there’ve been times like these through the ages, up to and including recent decades.

I had an eye-opening experience the other day when I was waiting for an appointment in the lobby of a professional office in St. George.

The walls of the room were decorated with historic photos of St. George from the Lynne Clark Collection. I looked at each of the beautifully enlarged and framed photos along the walls. I’d seen them

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They were photographs taken at the old town square, known then, in 1919, as the “Parade Grounds.” It looked like most of the residents of St. George had gathered there on the block where the county library now stands just south of the historic Woodward Building. In the middle of the square, surrounded by the town folk, the surviving soldiers who had recently returned from World War I stood in formation in full uniform. Awesome photos full of powerful meaning for anyone who spends a moment looking at them. But one of those photos became even more awesome for me as I noticed something else about it for the first time. Everyone in the photo was wearing a white face mask, including the mayor standing on his soapbox to address the assemblage.

I stood there for a long time looking at every detail of that black and white image. Like a two-by-four to the side of the head, it hit me. Those white masks were part of a desperate public effort to slow down the spread of the deadly flu that had swept the earth over the preceding year, killing millions of women, men, and children around the world.

I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was time for my appointment. I walked down the hall with the realization flooding over me that we have been here before.

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It’s that time of year again. As the leaves start to change, the weather cools down, and the fall breeze starts

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While many are preparing for the fall and winter celebrations, it’s important to help protect individuals, families, friends, and communities from COVID-19. | WELLNESS Personally, I love our family’s big Thanksgiving gathering. Siblings, parents, cousins, aunts, and uncles come from all over the United States to celebrate this holiday and to be together as a family. This year, however, it is going to be different. We’ve talked it over as a family, and we’ve decided that with the virus still going strong, it’s important for us to delay our big family Thanksgiving dinner or to have a virtual celebration with everyone instead. This was a tough decision, and we’ve had to get a lot of family members on board, but it’s the best option for our family. It’s important for all of us to do our part.

With COVID-19 cases rising and expected to approach or exceed the April peak, infectious disease experts strongly advise against large holiday get-togethers. The best way to stay safe is to stay home. However, if you have already made Thanksgiving or holidays plans that you are unable to cancel, here are some ways to keep you and your family safe during this holiday season: • Congregate outdoors instead of indoors, if possible. Indoor gatherings can pose more of a risk than outdoor gatherings.

• Avoid large crowds and wear a mask indoors and outside, especially if you can’t maintain physical distance from others.

• Wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered when in public places.

• Avoid close contact by staying at least six feet apart (about two arm lengths) from anyone who is not from your household. At a family gathering, cut down on close contact and talking without a mask— particularly around elderly loved ones.

• Carry hand sanitizer with you everywhere, and use it often.

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for twenty seconds or more.

Traveling during the holidays on planes or public transportation increases the chance of catching and spreading COVID-19. If you do plan to travel, take as many precautions as possible. Wear a mask, engage in social distancing by staying at least six feet away from others, wash your hands frequently, avoid anyone who is sick, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Also: • Make sure you have no COVID-like symptoms for at least two weeks prior to travel.

• Get tested before you travel, and if possible, quarantine at a hotel for at least 48 hours before seeing your loved ones.

• Drive rather than take public transportation.

• If you fly, travel during off-peak hours, wear a well-fitted mask (N95, if available), social distance, and make sure the airline is keeping the middle seat open. Take wet wipes to wipe down the back of your seat and tray table.

• Use hand sanitizer often.

Enjoy this beautiful fall weather, and have a safe and happy holiday season.

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About the Author Kristen was born and raised in northern Utah. She migrated to southern Utah for the beautiful weather and sunny days. Kristen is the Assistant Marketing Manager for Rocky Vista University. She loves her job at the medical school, working with the future doctors of tomorrow. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family; with a blended family of six children, three dogs, and three cats, there is never a dull moment.

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The complex nature of rheumatic illness presents unique challenges for both doctor and patient. In July, the Southwest Spine & Pain Rheumatology Division welcomed Dr. Paul Pickrell, who brings thirty years of experience in treating autoimmune diseases to serve southwest Utah and surrounding communities.

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“You have to like crossword puzzles and solving things and mysteries,” Pickrell said of his chosen field. “That’s what rheumatology is—the great mystery that sometimes no one else can figure out.”

Pickrell graduated from the University of Oklahoma Medical School before completing a residency in internal medicine at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Arizona. After practicing in Austin, Texas, for many years, he was looking for a smaller community in which to spend the last years of his career.

While visiting St. George last fall for an interview, he fell in love with the area.

And he was equally impressed by the rheumatology team at Southwest Spine & Pain.

“They’re exceptional,” he said. “They have an amazing system that makes doctors highly efficient. We get to actually focus on the patient, and I love that.”

About the Author Alexa Morgan returned to the St. George News team in 2020, having previously served as a reporter and assistant editor from 2011-2014. She is committed to keeping the community informed with journalism of the highest quality standard. Originally from Southern California, she now proudly makes her home beneath the big red mountain in Ivins.

The Rheumatology Division specializes in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, lupus, and Sjögren’s syndrome, among other illnesses. An infusion suite allows biologic therapies to be administered in-house.

Pickrell said he takes pride in the quality of care the clinic is able to provide, adding that therapies for inflammatory arthritis have improved dramatically in recent years. “In the old days, people would say, ‘I’m just going to take Tylenol, and I’ll live with it,’ while their joints were slowly deforming,” he said. “That has all changed. We can arrest this disease fairly promptly with the biologics and the new synthetics, the small-molecule pills that are hitting the market now.”

The prevalence of autoimmune diseases has increased substantially over the last several decades and continues to rise, Pickrell said. Theories abound, but no key factor —whether it be diet, stress or lifestyle choices—has been identified.

For the past twenty-five years, Pickrell has worked for a Texas-based medical research company conducting clinical trials on emerging treatments for rheumatic diseases. He is also involved in the development of vaccines and currently serves as a principal investigator in COVID-19 vaccine trials for several major pharmaceutical companies, something which keeps him commuting between Texas and southern Utah.

Pickrell joins Dr. Jeffrey L. Matthews and nurse practitioners Bart T. Hunter and Kami Stevens in treating both local patients and those who come from as far away as Las Vegas or Page, Arizona. Southwest Spine & Pain operates fifteen health centers throughout Utah, but the St. George clinic, located within the Coral Desert Health Center on Foremaster Drive, is the only one focusing on rheumatic and autoimmune diseases treatment.

In the past, southern Utahns were often forced to travel to receive treatment in a timely manner. With the addition of Dr. Pickrell, the Rheumatology Division is able to get patients treated quickly and back to living life.

To schedule an appointment with the Southwest Spine & Pain Rheumatology Division, visit the website, www.southwestspineandpain.com, or call 435-879-7610.

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About the Author Dr. Carter was raised in St. George and attended Dixie College and the University of Utah prior to moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for medical school. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin (2002-2006) and completed dermatology residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin (20072010). Dr. Carter practices general medical and surgical dermatology. He currently resides in Santa Clara, Utah with his wife Janae and their five children. Ben enjoys spending time with his family at home and in the outdoors.

I recently had the pleasure of seeing a woman in my clinic for a complaint of “red moles.� This woman was in her forties and had noted a slow increase in the number of red moles she had on her body. These spots seemed to show up everywhere. She had them on her arms, her back, her abdomen, and her face. She was slightly worried about the possibility of cancer but noted that because they had been there for so long, she thought this unlikely. She was very concerned about the new red moles on her face. For her, these were large and unsightly red spots, and she wanted to know what could be done to treat them.

After a thorough skin examination, we visited about her diagnosis of cherry angiomas. Angiomas are a very common skin lesion. They affect both males and females equally. They can occur as early as adolescence but are much more common in adulthood. They are one of the most common types of acquired skin lesions usually occurring on the trunk and extremities. They present as bright red, flat to dome-shaped spots or bumps on the skin, which leads people to believe they are red moles. Rather than being made up of mole cells, these red moles are collections of small blood vessels, giving them their bright red or purple appearance. They can be subject to hormonal influences and are noted commonly during pregnancy.

Rarely will they resolve spontaneously.

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Cherry angiomas are benign and have no potential to turn into skin cancer. No treatment is necessary, but if they are being rubbed on clothing or hit with a hair brush, treatment for symptomatic relief can be of benefit. For angiomas that are cosmetically bothersome, removal can be achieved with shave removal, freezing, electrocautery, or laser.

For my patient, I elected to use the Vbeam Perfecta laser. Laser technology is generally based on the target you are aiming to treat.

The Vbeam Perfecta laser is designed to treat vascular (superficial blood vessel) lesions and some pigmented (brown sun-spot) lesions.

It is known as a pulse dye laser, and its wavelength is ideally suited for cherry angiomas and other small blood vessel lesions. It works by targeting hemoglobin in the blood, heating it up to a temperature that effectively cauterizes the small blood vessels from the inside out. It requires no anesthesia as there is little to no pain associated with the treatment. The cherry angiomas will turn a dark gray color and then resolve like a bruise over the next one to two weeks, leaving no evidence of the angioma and no scarring. The Vbeam also allows for large areas and numerous cherry angiomas to be treated quickly and safely in a short period of time.

My patient subsequently reported complete resolution of all of her cherry angiomas without scarring. She noted a minor amount of itching during and for a few minutes after the procedure but otherwise had no discomfort associated with the treatment.

If you are tired of your red moles, please give our office a call at 435-628-6466 to schedule an evaluation today.

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East West Health Joins Forces with Anodyne Pain & Wellness At East West Health, we strive to create the best patient experience with functional medicine, regenerative medicine, oriental medicine, and health coaching. We have an amazing team of providers that will help you achieve your health goals whether you are in pain, dealing with a serious autoimmune condition, overweight, or want to take your health to the next level.

Because of our commitment to providing the highest level of care for our patients, we are pleased to announce that East West Health will join forces with Anodyne Pain & Wellness in 2021! This partnership enables us to offer our patients more services, and because we are powered by Anodyne Pain & Wellness, we are now accepting insurance and can bill insurance companies for some regenerative medicine treatments and enhanced physical therapy programs.

Our mission at East West Health is to transform your life by providing the right tests, delivering innovative, natural treatments, and working as an integrated health care team with our patients. We effectively treat and reverse both chronic and acute conditions through enhancing hormones, nutrition, gut health, joint mobility, and brain performance without drugs or surgery.

Unlike conventional medicine, East West Health focuses on why your health problem exists in the first place and determines what can be done to restore function.

Decide today to treat the source of your health problem rather than treat the symptom.

Make an appointment at East West Health by calling 435-773-7790 or visit our website at https://acueastwest.com.

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Glaucoma: The Silent Thief

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About the Author As a glaucoma specialist, Dr. Reyes is trained in the latest glaucoma techniques. He taught these techniques as a professor for many years before settling in southern Utah.

Dr. Reyes obtained a Bachelor of Science degree at Brigham Young University.

He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and completed residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, where he simultaneously received indepth training in refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK) at the United States Air Force Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center. He completed a fellowship in glaucoma at the prestigious Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City. He then taught clinical and surgical ophthalmology at the University of Missouri.

Dr. Reyes is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Glaucoma Society.

His writing has been featured in numerous ophthalmology textbook chapters, in popular ophthalmic magazines, and in peer reviewed journals.

Dr. Reyes’s family is the most important part of his life.

He and his wife, Raina, are the proud parents of four children. They love sports, hiking, fishing, and bingewatching TV shows.

It is estimated that over three million Americans have glaucoma, but due to its silent nature, only half of these people know they have it.

It is important to understand that glaucoma is actually a group of diseases in which an abnormally high eye pressure damages the optic nerve. The optic nerve is really a bundle of 1.2 million individual nerve fibers originating in the retina that gather together and connect to the brain. Each individual nerve fiber makes up a small part of our vision, similar to light pixels on a television, which are small but together make up the images we see.

I call glaucoma the silent thief because the most common forms of glaucoma cause no symptoms until it is too late and the damage is permanent. This is similar to high blood pressure, which is also mostly asymptomatic but if not detected or if left untreated can cause permanent heart, kidney, or brain damage. If you notice vision loss from glaucoma, it is already in its advanced stages. The higher the pressure the more quickly vision is lost, and this loss continues until blindness occurs or the pressure of the eye is controlled and vision stabilized.

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a baseline eye exam at age forty.

Your eye doctor will then recommend follow-up exams based on your individual risk factors.

By age sixty-five, one in three Americans will have a vision-impairing eye disease. For adults over age sixty-five, it is recommended to have an eye exam every one to two years. If you are told by your eye doctor that you are at risk for developing glaucoma at a routine eye exam, you will need regular screening exams. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, you will need frequent follow-up exams and testing. Constant monitoring with judicious decision making can prevent further vision loss.

There are three treatments for glaucoma. They are:

Eye drops. Eye drops are utilized one to four times daily based on your glaucoma level.

They must be used regularly. If the patient forgets to use them, the damage continues.

Laser. The newest lasers have an 89% success rate in lowering the pressure in the eye roughly 20%. This treatment can be repeated every two to five years until the effect wears off. I recommend laser treatments to patients with new onset and/or early and moderate glaucoma.

Surgery. There are a variety of different glaucoma surgeries. The type of surgery should be tailored to the patient’s specific type of glaucoma, pressure, and severity. Medicare has restricted the use of some minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries to being available only when combined with cataract surgery. I recommend a glaucoma specialist perform these surgeries.

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By Nicholas Stucki, MS, FNP Are you experiencing neck, mid back, or low back pain? Do you have pain traveling into your arms or chest or down your legs? Is there a time of day where your pain is more intense? Do you find looking down, breathing, or standing for an extended period of time aggravating? Are you having trouble sleeping due to pain?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may benefit from an epidural steroid injection. An epidural steroid injection is an injection into the epidural space, which lies outside of the spinal cord and extends from the base of your skull to the sacrum. These injections can be performed in your neck, mid back, and low back depending on your specific problem area.

Back pain is one of the most common complaints seen in clinics.

Back pain can be associated with a loss of function or an overall decrease in the quality of life. This can be a huge burden on the overall health of the body. Epidural steroid injections could be the answer.

Your doctor may order an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan to further evaluate your problem area. When reviewing these tests with your doctor, you may hear words like spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or arthritis. To put these words to term, these can be the cause of your pain.

How are epidural steroid injections done? First, we bring you into our procedure room, lay you on your belly, and wash and clean your skin using an alcohol based cleaner. Then, using live X-ray guidance, we inject numbing medication (lidocaine) into the problem area. Once numbing medication has taken effect, we inject corticosteroid, which provides pain relief by decreasing inflammation in the area and can last up to three months or more.

These procedures can be repeated three to four times a year. If you have a fear of needles or are nervous about this procedure, we offer light/conscious sedation. Side effects of this procedure may include skin rashes, facial flushing, insomnia, headaches, elevated blood sugars, and a jittery feeling. Though these are not common, side effects typically subside within five days.

To better prolong your pain relief, your doctor may also recommend physical therapy. A physical therapist can help demonstrate proper exercises to strengthen your core muscle groups and improve your posture.

If you feel like you may be suffering from any of these types of symptoms, please feel free to contact Desert Pain Specialists at (435) 216-7000.

About the Author Nick Stucki, MS, FNP, grew up in West Jordan, Utah. He moved to St. George, Utah, where he graduated from Snow Canyon High School. Nick went on to UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada, and SUU in Cedar City, Utah, where he received a bachelor’s degree in biology with honors. Nick was then accepted to Graceland University in Lamonia, Iowa, where he graduated with honors as a nurse practitioner.

Nick has a strong background in nephrology and critical care. Nick’s previous work experience includes working in critical care for the hospital and as a dialysis nurse. Nick is married to Renae and they have three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, which includes coaching, watching his children play sports, camping, traveling, and snow skiing.

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By W. Sidney Young, Ph.D. If you’re one of the estimated 16.2 million Americans living with Major Depressive Disorder, there’s a non-invasive and non-systemic treatment available today. It’s called repetitive transcranial magnetic therapy, or TMS, and it’s currently being provided in St. George at a Utah based neurohealth clinic, Premier TMS. This treatment is a literal life-saver for many sufferers who have tried countless antidepressants to little or no avail, all while enduring numerous side effects. Compare that to TMS, where 68% of patients see a reduction in their depression symptoms and 45% achieve remission. Yes, that’s right-45% of patients no longer have depression when they complete TMS Therapy!

With TMS, the only side-effect is headache or slight discomfort at the treatment site, which goes away after the first few treatments. A patient can drive themselves to their appointment, receive treatment while fully awake, and drive home afterwards. Best of all, TMS is covered by most major insurance carriers, including Medicare. Premier TMS is a private/civilian provider validated to work within the Veterans Administration to treat veterans and active military for both depression and PTSD. TMS therapy has been FDA-approved since 2008. It works by emitting a series of highly-focused electromagnetic pulses (similar in type and strength of an MRI) to a patient’s leftbrain lobe, stimulating cortical neurons and causing them to depolarize and release neurotransmitters. This increases blood flow and glucose metabolism in the stimulated regions, typically resulting in improved mood.

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By Dr. Eric Drake It’s never easy to tell a patient bad news about their eyes, but eye doctors must often inform patients and their families about a serious diagnosis that may result in loss of visual function. One of the more frequent diagnoses of this type is bleeding on the retina.

While there are several reasons that bleeding may occur, the most common is from uncontrolled blood sugars. Frequently, the person hearing the bad news doesn’t even know they are diabetic until their eye exam.

Nowadays, we hear a lot about diabetes and for good reason. It has become an epidemic in the U.S., affecting around 10% of the population. The numbers continue to rise in dramatic fashion, and our local community is not immune to these trends. Most people with diabetes (90–95%) have type 2 diabetes. This can be caused by several factors, such as obesity, lack of exercise or proper nutrition, and a family history of diabetes.

Chronic elevation of glucose sugar levels in the blood damages our blood vessels over time. Our eyes have the richest blood capillary networks in our bodies followed by our kidneys, hands, and feet. This is why the most common complications of diabetes include retinopathy (bleeding in the back of the eye), kidney problems, and neuropathy of the hands or feet.

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S., and approximately one-third of people with diabetes have retinopathy. Often, a person with diabetes will have no symptoms that retinopathy is occurring in the eye. This is why it’s critical that those with diabetes get their eyes examined once a year or more if recommended by their eye doctor. Early detection of these complications could preserve vision that may otherwise be permanently damaged. Other eye complications associated with diabetes include cataracts, blurred vision, glaucoma, and strokes within the eye.

If you are concerned that you may have diabetes, if you have a family history of diabetes, or if you are diabetic and have not had your eyes examined in the last twelve months, make sure to call your primary care physician and your eye doctor today. It could possibly save your life. SouthWest Vision is located at 965 E. 700 S. in St George, Utah. Call us at 435-673-5577 to schedule an appointment, or visit our website at www.

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About the Author Dr. Drake was born and raised in Santa Clara, Utah. He is a graduate of Dixie State College, Utah Valley University, and Pacific University College of Optometry, where he received clinical honors and an award for outstanding academic achievement and clinical excellence. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Utah Optometric Association. He loves being back in his home town and serving those in our community. He spends as much time as possible with his beautiful wife, Heidi, and their three wonderful children: Kinley, Carter, and Bryson.

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sghw | A number of years ago, when our children were small, I had a very scary experience. It involved two missing boys, the police, and the local Search & Rescue. It was a harrowing experience that taught me the importance of stepping out of chaos and drawing inward for answers.

When our oldest boy was about ten years old, we inherited a very old four wheeler. I think it was one of the first ones ever made. It wouldn’t go very fast, and no one cared much about its aesthetic condition, so it was a good introduction to off-road safety for our fifth grader.

One afternoon, our son asked if he could take a friend for a ride. At the time, we lived across the street from a large tract of undeveloped desert. My husband was working out of town that day. I had three very small children to care for, but I felt my son could handle a short ride with his friend.

Off they went—and they didn’t come back. This was before cell phones were common, so there wasn’t much I could do but watch and wait. As the sky grew darker, my panic grew. I called the friend’s grandmother. I called my parents. Finally, with much dread, I called the police. Search & Rescue was involved, and by that time, my world was blowing apart with fear and worry.

When pandemics are happening, when someone is lost, when someone is hurt, when there are panicked voices all around you—be still. Be still and listen to what your heart

As I write this, I understand that someone reading this has had a similar| experience without the good outcome.

And for you, my heart breaks. Some| stories don’t have happy endings. I’ve had a few experiences in my life that didn’t have happy endings either. But this |I do know: There is a Power higher than us. This Higher Power knows all, and sometimes, we can get very still in those times of chaos, those times of uncertainty, those times of tragedy. We can get still and listen to that place within us that knows.

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When pandemics are happening, when someone is lost, when someone is hurt, when there are panicked voices all around you—be still. Be still and listen to what your heart knows because I promise it knows what the eyes can’t see.

About the Author Brigit Atkin – Brigit of Brightworks uses alternative healing methods to help improve the lives of others facing challenges and difficulties. She is certified in SimplyHealedTM method and was trained by founder Carolyn Cooper herself.

For more information, visit www.brightworksbybrigit.com

We live in a chaotic world and in a confusing time. There are many voices. There always will be. Many times those voices contradict themselves, and it is so hard to know what to think and what to do.

Find your stillness. Tune out all the voices. If you believe in God, you will pray or maybe you’ll pray even if you don’t. Then draw inward and listen. You might be surprised at what you know.

knows because I promise it knows what the eyes can’t see.

It’s almost impossible to maintain calm when everyone and everything around you feels frantic. My son’s friend’s grandmother was beside herself and almost ran over one of the police officers who was there to assist in the search. He actually told her he would have to restrain her if she couldn’t calm herself down. It was a chaotic scene. As the hours passed, many prayers were said and worried tears were shed. The worst-case scenarios played out vividly in my mind: The boys were crushed by the four-wheeler. They were bleeding or dead. Someone had murdered them both. It went on and on...

At one point in the night, I was walking and searching along a desert ridge while I was crying, praying, and calling out their names.

Suddenly, I had a moment of calm. Something inside me told me to be still: stop thinking; stop crying; stop and just be still. I did so, and as I did, I had the most peaceful feeling wash over me. I didn’t know where the boys were, but I knew they were okay. There was absolutely no logic in this, but it was a sure “knowing” that they were okay. With this new peace inside of me, I was able to return to the house with a new calm.

A short time later, my son and his friend were found. They had run out of gas and were afraid to leave the vehicle—as if the stupid thing had any value! They were worried that something would happen to the four wheeler, so they stayed with it until they were found. As an interesting side note, my dad experienced the same thing I did. He, too, found that still place in his heart and had the same “knowing” feeling that I had. He also knew that both boys were okay.

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By Richard K. Harder

My high school baseball coach observed that I began to lose ball speed and control in the later innings of games. He noted that I relied too much on just arm strength, and he recommended exercises to build torso and lower body strength. I did not follow the training plan. Why? I did not like to do sit-ups or run. The results were slower ball speed and less control in the last few innings of the game.

Baseball pitchers generate power from their lower bodies using their hips, glutes, quads, and hamstrings to transfer force from the ground through their torso and to their arms. Studies show that pitchers with stronger lower body muscles can throw pitches with increased speed and control. In order to do so, they must be disciplined enough to choose to follow a prescribed training plan in order to achieve a desired result.

This baseball analogy is basic and simple.

Effort to strengthen lower body muscles results in greater pitch velocity and control.

Avoiding the work necessary to create lower body strength results in diminished pitch velocity and control.

A person’s quality of life—whether it be in sports or in any other aspect of living— is determined largely by the freedom to make choices and to act on those choices with consistency and discipline. Factors that affect quality of life include the choices of others, planned or unforeseen circumstances, one’s attitude and mindset during difficult moments, or the influence of significant role models.

As author Stephen R. Covey notes in his book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, “We are responsible for our own lives.

Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our conditions…

We have the initiative and ability to make things happen.”

The conscious choices we make every day lay the foundation for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. In today’s fast-paced, high tech world with its pressing demands of work, weekend chores, school, and sports activities, making the decision to slow down, relax a bit, or turn off the technology in order to devote more quality time to strengthen personal and family relationships will always be a good choice.

What follows are three simple choices that can improve your quality of life, health, and relationships. Of course, there are many other opportunities to improve quality of life, but here are a few to consider.

Schedule personal time without guilt. This can be a designated time each day that you have scheduled just for yourself for exercise, meditation, relaxed reading, or any other type of relaxation that you prefer. This should be a daily priority.

Spend one-on-one, uninterrupted time with your closest loved one. As much as they are loved, children are not invited. Get it? This is your time to reboot your relationship.

Quality time together in any relationship will always be a wise use of time. Take an after-dinner walk, go for a stroll through the park, visit face-to-face in a quiet, uninterrupted setting, or have a pleasant phone conversation to express heartfelt feelings. This should be a weekly priority.

Plan a get-away. Take some time off. It doesn’t have to be extravagant, expensive, or require traveling great distances. Simply plan an inexpensive vacation or recreational activity with each other and/or your family. An important part of vacationing is deciding to do it: put the dates on the calendar, arrange for the time off from work, and have as much fun, perhaps, in planning the vacation as in the actual vacation. This should be an annual priority.

About the Author Richard K. Harder is an adjunct instructor at Dixie State University in the School of Business and Communication, and senior adjunct instructor at the College of Business and Public Management, University of La Verne in California.

He holds a master’s degree in management from California State University, Los Angeles, and degrees in business and hospitality management from San Francisco State University and the City College of San Francisco. He is principal of Richard Harder & Associates Leadership Development and Consulting Services and Lead Smart Training in St. George. His professional mission as a consultant/educator is to assist leaders in their effectiveness at managing individuals, tasks and teams, while improving quality of life for themselves and their families.

The one thing over which you will always have control unless forfeited to some type of addiction is the personal management of your life centers— relationships, careers, finances, stress, health, and time. Learning how to live life and then living that way is key to improving quality of life.

May you continue to enjoy your quality of life journey. As author John C. Maxwell has noted, “It is our decisions not our conditions that determine our quality of life.”

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Ronald Reagan The phrase “My cup runneth over” is a biblical reference to receiving an abundance of blessings in life. I believe one of the greatest blessings we can experience is peace. As my physical body grows older and my hair turns a little whiter, my mind seems to ponder more deeply on all that I have learned. Recently, I spent time pondering the following question: How can we obtain true, ongoing peace in our lives? I would say this has been on my mind due to all of the current commotion in the world. Things are unsettled politically and economically. We hear and read about natural disasters, diseases, failed family relationships, and much more. At no other time in human existence has the world been more advanced in technology, knowledge, and resources, and yet, we appear to be at a low level with the virtue of peace.

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For the past few weeks, my aim has been to consistently apply KUP in my life. Each day, I make a conscious effort to apply these steps in all that I do. When I slip up, I reset and try even harder. Guess what?

It has been working! As I apply kindness, understanding, and patience each day, my life is filled with an abundance of peace.

Does the strife in the world go away? No, it does not. Does the world around me exude more calmness, tranquility, and order? Yes, it does! Thus, I conclude that increased peace comes into the world through my efforts.

Let’s briefly examine why this happens. First, let’s look at kindness. Did you know that performing acts of kindness lowers your blood pressure, relieves depression, boosts self-esteem, and reduces social anxiety by physically changing the brain? Kindness slows the ageing process by reducing wrinkles and promoting muscle regeneration. It helps create long-lasting relationships, cures stress, and makes our lives happier overall. All this evidence is found in the research of former chemist David Hamilton. In his book The Five Side Effects of Kindness, Hamilton shares the scientifically proven health benefits of kindness and how these benefits can transform your life.

Next, let’s consider understanding. In his book 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, Stephen Covey explains the benefits of habit number five: “First seek to understand, then to be understood.”

According to Covey, as we apply this principle in our lives, we gain true insight into the lives of others and into the circumstances that surround us. Our actions show others that we care. Thus, we build synergy and cause others to desire to understand us.

The final piece of the equation is patience. Numerous articles point to the fact that exercising patience in our lives brings about better mental and physical health, allows us to make better decisions, helps us develop compassion, and teaches us to appreciate the process of growth.

Each one of us may discover that our path to peace through kindness, understanding, and patience is achieved differently. That is okay! The key is to start down the path. So I invite you to step back and ask yourself, “How full is my KUP?” About the Author

Mr. Rolfe is the Founder and CEO of the School of Life Foundation. This 501(c)3 nonprofit organization has a mission to increase high school graduation rates.

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Do each of these tips intentionally. Be present, and enjoy the gifts that come from participating!

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1. Give Love There is no budget on love. Give it freely and often. Instead of overspending on gifts, show your partner your love with a thoughtful, personal gesture.

One idea is to think of ten qualities you love and cherish about your lover, write them on little bits of paper, and put them in a jar with a ribbon around it. Another idea would be to send a fun, loving, inspirational text each day throughout the holidays to your lover.

2. Nurture Appreciation Show appreciation during the holidays by noticing as many of the wonderful things that your lover does and expressing your thanks for them.

One research shows that successful couples maintain a five-to-one ratio of positive to negative interactions. Simple expressions of appreciation (“I really enjoyed the conversation over dinner.” “You really look incredible tonight.”

“Thanks for making the bed!”) will go a long way. Making deposits into this emotional bank account will come in handy during times of stress and conflict.

About the Author Matt lives in St. George, Utah, where he and his wife, Chris, are enjoying their life with each other. Since their children have grown up and moved out to pursue their dreams, Matt and Chris travel the world. They want to visit 200 countries before they are done.

Matt and Chris are active in their community and enjoy working out, training for marathons, and spending time participating in numerous activities with their adult children. Matt received a PhD in psychology. He is focused on the arena of resolving personal conflicts and improving interpersonal relationships. In addition to his doctorate degree, Matt has earned a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, studied criminal justice and received a category one license with Peace Officer Standards and Training, and received a degree in the Arts of Business Management. Matt is a professor at Dixie State University and hopes to be part of the positive growth of southern Utah.

3. Stay Emotionally Connected Make sure to check in with your partner before going to bed by asking questions like “How are you? How is the world treating you?” Really listen to your partner’s concerns, stresses, and frustrations. Don’t give advice; just express empathy. It is critical that you show genuine interest, communicate your understanding, take your partner’s side, express a “we against others” attitude, demonstrate your affection, and validate your partner’s emotions.

4. Make Memories Grab a cup of hot cocoa, cuddle up with your partner, and watch your favorite holiday movie. Take an evening walk down a tree-lined street and kiss under the lights. Make breakfast in bed. Build a fire. Hold each other.

Dream. Reminisce. The sweet memories you create together are the ultimate gifts you can give to each other.

5. Create Traditions How did your partner celebrate the holidays growing up? Do they have traditions? What are their best and worst memories? What is the ideal meaning of the holiday season in your partner’s mind? Have a conversation about how you can honor that meaning this year. Share your own family traditions and create special ones of your own together for this year and the many years to come.

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By Robert M. Cope, MD

About the Author Dr. Robert Cope began his practice in adult and pediatric urology in St. George, Utah, in 1991 after completing his urologic/surgical residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine.

Previously, he graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine where he received his MD degree.

His undergraduate studies were completed at Brigham Young University. He has conducted research on kidney stone disease and congenital abnormalities, presenting papers at national meetings and publishing in urologic journals.

He has accumulated extensive experience in all areas of urology, practicing for more than twenty-one years, and is certified by the National Board of Urology. He and his wife Tammy are the parents of five children and the grandparents of fifteen grandchildren. He enjoys family, friends, sports, and outdoor activities.

Traditional vasectomy, which has been the standard for over 100 years, involves making two incisions in the scrotum and dividing each vas deferens tube through those two incisions. A non scalpel vasectomy, which has become more popular over the last twenty years or so, has eliminated those two incisions and is performed through a single small opening in the middle of the scrotum using a small instrument which spreads the skin and doesn’t require a scalpel.

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The non scalpel vasectomy is far superior to the traditional vasectomy procedure because it is less painful and leads to less swelling and bruising after surgery. It is also quicker, only taking 10 to 20 minutes.

The puncture is very small, and the procedure can easily be done through this opening so only one suture or perhaps even no sutures are needed to close the vasectomy. The healing time is also much quicker. Many urologists have started using the non scalpel technique, and there is a feeling in the medical community that eventually this will be replacing the old vasectomy technique. It is found to be a lot better for most patients.

When a patient has a non scalpel vasectomy, his recovery time is shorter, and he will feel better in just a few days. It is still recommended that the patient avoids heavy lifting for several days as a safety precaution, but most men can be back to normal within 48 hours.

During a non scalpel vasectomy, each vas deferens is actually lifted out of the single opening and the vasectomy is done with a section of the vas removed and both ends cauterized and ligated.

Our clinic has done thousands of these non scalpel vasectomies, and we have seen tremendously good results. Patients have been overwhelmingly happy with the results and are glad to be able to get back to activity sooner.

Vasectomy is not quite as popular as tubal ligation for birth control measures, but it is becoming more popular. Because vasectomy is less invasive than tubal ligation and is much less expensive, many couples are choosing to utilize vasectomy after they are through having their children.

It should be noted that vasectomy is not appropriate for couples who still want to have children in the future. Vasectomy is considered a permanent sterilization and is difficult to reverse.

Reversal of the vasectomy can be done, but it is very expensive and complex, and the results are variable.

If you are interested in learning more about vasectomy you can go to stgurology.com or call 435-688-2104 to get more information.

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Affogato West Is More Than a Coffeehouse; It’s a

By Angel Naivalu “Am I really in St. George?” I silently wonder each time I walk into Affogato West. It provides a warm, welcoming, eclectic, creative space that offers soul-nourishing refreshment, connection, and community—an environment I often travel to find. It is a place that champions local artisans of signature gourmet beverages, music and art. It blends the “flavors” of humanity in the same carefully-crafted way it blends its drinks: with LOVE. It’s the place to visit for coffee lovers and non-coffee drinkers alike!

Among food connoisseurs, an Affogato is an Italian coffee-based dessert. But for many southern Utahns, the term is associated with Affogato West, a local coffeehouse. Their tagline, “Gourmet beverages infused with love and chaos,” rings true to its employees and patrons—because life is a little bit of both, isn’t it?

Affogato West originally launched as a coffee truck in St George, Utah, on July 4, 2017. As its popularity grew, so did the culture and community surrounding it. Since moving into a storefront in August of 2018, it has continued to expand in influence and offerings.

Founder of Affogato West, Elise West, had always wanted to work in a coffeehouse but never dreamed she’d eventually be the owner of one. She has lived her life creating and collaborating with entrepreneurial integrity and a passion for community and connection. Her engaging spirit, love for bringing people together, and drive for serving the community has organically evolved into the establishment of St. George’s very own community living room.

“What is this place?” is a question frequently asked by first-time patrons of Affogato West. Upon entering, one immediately notices the colorful, inviting layout and an 1800-square-foot mural of an ocean and pier. (Yes, Elise is an ocean lover living in the desert!) The ambiance has been artistically crafted with creative designs, comfy spaces to meet and mingle, merchant shops, live music on the weekends and Affogato West’s enticing menu, which includes traditional coffee drinks, gourmet specialty drinks, delicious smoothies, locally made pastries, and of course, the Affogato! Vanilla bean ice cream drowned in espresso. Elise is proud to serve both pastries and beverages that use only the finest ingredients—organic when available.

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Monday–Saturday 7:00am-4:00pm Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm www.affogatowest.com. @affogatowest @affogatowest “I am drawn here,” said frequent patron, Susan Ertel. “There is a busyness at Affogato West, but it isn’t my busyness. I don’t have to attend to it. That’s why I love to grade papers here. No one needs me, and I can be with people and disappear at the same time.”

Online reviews from locals and travelers passing through town repeatedly mention their recurring visits, suggesting it’s more than a place to grab some food and a cup of coffee; it’s a place to spend some time.

“It’s like time stands still,” said Chris Harvey, referring to the feeling she appreciates at Affogato West. “The absence of rush; the absence of needing or wanting to leave. It is a place of comfort and energy that says everybody’s welcome; everybody’s a friend; everybody’s here for the same reason...It’s comfortable, and there is a sense of belonging.”

The hundreds of similar, publicly-posted comments and reviews of the business are evidence that Elise is reaching her goal of creating a place where people can connect.

“There are people who come here every day, and they stay for hours,” she said. “They feel nurtured, cradled, loved, and safe….and we serve a darn good cuppa coffee and beyond!”

The entrepreneur and communitybuilder is known throughout the area for her dedicated service work and ongoing investment in the quality of life for residents in southern Utah. She was honored by the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce and Zions Bank Business Resource Center at Dixie State University as Entrepreneur of the Year for 2019, as well as the Woman To

Watch in 2020 award, given by the Women’s Influence Center.

“I know I’m on the right path,” Elise said. “I’m listening to what our community needs and wants— just that bit of peace that everybody craves. This (space) is a culmination of everything I’ve been working towards for sixty one years, and it’s beyond thrilling to see dreams become a reality.”

When asked what the secret draw is, Elise explained, “It’s a really cool gathering space that just happens to offer exceptional beverages and stellar customer service. It’s the soul and the spirit of the space; it’s the feeling of coming home; it’s your third place.”

The “third place” Elise refers to is a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his book The Great Good Space. The third place is a social gathering place separate from a person’s two usual social environments: home and work. According to Oldenburg, in these gathering places, ideas are exchanged, deals are made, and relationships are built.

With the rapid population growth of southern Utah in recent decades, its demographics have been altered significantly.

What was once a slow-paced, small town one generation ago is now a string of overlapping cities attracting diverse individuals, families, organizations, and businesses. But “population” does not equal “community,” and that’s one thing Elise understands well. Community is built one relationship at a time, and that is one of the core objectives of Affogato West.

Local patron Scott Godown described Affogato West as having a cozy, eclectic,

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No judgement, just love. She has created a culture of a loving community with room for all.” Godown added, “I love seeing her all over town supporting this amazing community. I love even more the fact that she remembered my name after one visit, and she eventually gave me a nickname.”

The infectious welcome and service patrons receive from Elise and her phenomenal team of seven remarkable employees are the forces that are driving the developing wave of community support. From its small beginnings three years ago, the idea behind Affogato West continues to evolve and expand. In February, they introduced Turtle Cove Trading, a collective of local artists’ creations and some of Elise’s favorite things.

Affogato West also offers ten office spaces, some of which are currently available for leasing. And don’t forget live music every Sunday featuring local musicians!

Affogato West is doing its best to ride the wave during the COVID-19 storm.

Practicing every safety measure possible, Elise deeply appreciates her customers and visiting tourists who have kept her doors open, employees employed, musical notes playing, and the coffee flowing.

If you have yet to experience this hidden treasure, there are many reasons to visit Affogato West. Who knows, you may just find your third place. As they say at Affogato West, “The magic starts here.”

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November 2020 November 4 Chamber Networking Lunch: Employees Who Volunteer Benefit your Bottom Line 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM MST More than ever, employees expect their employer to provide opportunities to serve their community. The scope of causes employees support and the ways they want to give back are widening, from speaking out on Social Media to volunteering time on the weekend, to offering a pro-bono service to organizing team fundraising events.

November 4 Business After Hours at University Federal Credit Union 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM MST Come check out the BRAND NEW University Federal Credit Union branch on Bluff Street and network with business leaders. Here is your chance to stop by, enjoy some food, meet the staff, walk through the new facility and network with chamber members.

November 6 Start STG 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST StartSTG is St. George’s premier monthly entrepreneurship meetup. Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to hear pitches from startups, share feedback and network with fellow entrepreneurs. Caffeine generously provided by Perks!

November 10 Young Professionals Development Lunch with Lance Brown 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM MST Join us on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 for an exclusive sit down lunch with Lance Brown, Development Officer over DSU Athletics and the Hazy School of Business, DSU Adjunct Business Professor. Lance has an extensive background in sales and fundraising.

He will be giving a presentation called, “The Influence Formula.”

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November 11 Veterans Day Celebration at Washington City 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM MS Washington City leadership and staff would like to formally invite the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce to come attend this year’s Veterans Day Celebration on November 11th. Please help honor and support the community’s military men and women for their service and dedication to this great country called America, as Francis Scott Key said, “the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

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November 19 Jubilee of Trees Virtual Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MST Bring your staff and kick off the holiday season by hearing about some of the amazing things happening with healthcare here in Southern Utah. Hear directly from the doctors themselves, their experiences, hopes and patient success stories. This luncheon kicks off the Jubilee of Trees Festival.

November 28 Small Business Saturday (Washington County) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST You might not realize it, but every time you take a yoga class at your neighborhood spot or buy a gift from the local artist down the street, you’re shopping small and making a difference. In fact, for every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community.1So when you Shop Small on Small Business Saturday— and all year long — you can help create a big impact.

November 12 Young Professionals 2020 Fundraiser Presentation With The St. George Bicycle Collective 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM MST The Young Professionals will be presenting their non-profit of the year, The St. George Bicycle Collective with a check from all the fundraising efforts from this year!

December 2020 December 7 American Red Cross - Blood Drive December 16 Holiday Lunch - Tuacahn Performance

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