View on Southern Utah by View On Magazine

July/August 2014 Complimentary Issue

Southern Utah View On

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Local Hiking Experiences for Little Legs Chasing Big Fish in Southern Utah

DOCUTAH an educational treat

recreation • entertainment • shopping • business • dining • news & views

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EDITOR’S LETTER it has been wonderful to have our publication so warmly welcomed into the southern utah area. this is our fourth issue and we are happy with the positive remarks from our readers. in this issue you will read some eclectic articles on topics suggested by our readers. We hope they are of interest to you and you will continue to give us your input, as it is welcome and appreciated. our cover photo was taken by a dear friend on an outing in Zion national Park. she was kind enough to give me all 435 pictures she took and i must say, it was very hard to choose which one to use! We will be featuring an article on Zion in a future issue and will be including many more of her amazing pictures. Please as always, stop in and thank our advertisers for their support of this publication.

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July 1- August 31, 2014 Volume 1 – Issue 4

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CONTENTS

Cover Photo of Zion national Park by angela brooks-reese

12 22

31 42

Features

12 DOCUTAH - An Educational Treat 42 Chasing Big Fish in Southern Utah 22 View on Youth - Local Hiking Experiences for Little Legs

In this issue 2 Editor’s Letter 4 View from the Chamber Our Pioneer Legacy

5 6 9 10

Carpets and Couches, It’s the Small Things Life Lessons from Happy Hens Why I Love Southern Utah View on Healthy Lifestyles

14 View on Safety

Travel Safely this Summer

16 Depression and Exercise: Restoring Emotional Health and Wellness 18 View on Business Motorsports Shoppe and Hall of Flame

20 Old Capitol Arts and Living History Festival

Get in Sync

31 View on Travel

Vacation Spotlight Highlights of China and the Yangtze River

34 Who’s Out & About 36 Southern Utah Gold Rush Tours and Educational Spots 38 Spotlight on Volunteerism Dorothy Engleman

40 Western Legends Round Up 44 View on Charity Heartwalk Foundation

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Don’t Eat That!

25 Citizen Stewards - Eyes on the Ground Protecting Trails and Cultural Resources 28 Assistance League 30 View on Golf

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Our Pioneer Legacy to Promote And Protect Business

by Joel deCeuster, direCtor of marketing for the st. george area Chamber of CommerCe

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For more than 80 years the St. George Chamber of Commerce has represented the needs and voice of business owners in Southern Utah. Like the early pioneers we’ve learned to circle the wagons to protect and promote the cause of commerce in to the thriving business community we see today in Utah’s Dixie.

The mission of the Chamber is to champion the success of our members and give them a voice that influences the economic and social development of our community. The Chamber is proud to play this role as it works to help build the economic backbone of Southern Utah. Our members value the Chamber for four reasons. First, we’re committed to helping them grow their businesses by providing them countless opportunities to promote and develop their businesses. Second, we connect our members to buyers and to other

business leaders with whom they can establish mutually beneficial buying and selling relationships. Third, we educate and train our members in the best business practices so they can stay relevant and work smart. Fourth, we amplify their business voice through the collective voices of our 700+ member businesses. When the Chamber speaks we do so with the clout that makes things happen. Our ability to organize and fight the battles that need to be fought in order to protect and promote commerce comes straight from our pioneer heritage. It’s part of the Dixie spirit that we’re all so very proud of. So as we take time to celebrate Pioneer Day it’s our hope that by doing what we do we honors our pioneer legacy that has been handed down from past generations of successful business men and women. They paved the way to make Dixie the booming economy it is to this day.

If you own a business and are feeling alone in the wilderness of a sometimes brutal economy, come and join us. Be a part of this great business association that’s dedicated to the cause of commerce. You’ll find us to be open and friendly, ready to welcome you into our business family. As Director of Marketing for the St. George Chamber of Commerce, I welcome an email from you to learn more. I invite you to our weekly luncheons where you’ll meet scores of fellow business leaders, dedicated to promote and protect your business.

Joel Deceuster is the Director of Marketing for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at joel@stgeorgechamber.com.

Carpet and Couches, It’s the Small Things by Charlene Paul Growing up in Las Vegas, I couldn’t figure out how my folks could make a home in the desert southwest. Summers were hot and dry, the ground was hard and parched, and the desert pine trees were scraggly and scruffy. I swore I would never live in the desert; I would raise my family where there were more seasons than green and dead. When I married the second time after being a widow for a couple of years, my husband and I moved north with our two little boys. I loved the seasons, the blue spruce trees, lilac bushes, my garden that grew almost effortlessly in rich brown soil, and the cool summer nights. After eight years of being away, we both felt the pull of the southern desert. I fought it because I knew it meant miserable summers and leaving the beautiful seasons behind. But I couldn’t deny missing things about it, so we packed up our kids and moved to the Moapa Valley and made our home in the desert. And every summer, I grumbled and wondered why we ever moved back. After sixteen years in southern Nevada, we decided to make yet another change, but this time we didn’t move too far north, we settled here in St. George. At the time, we had gone through some very difficult challenges, some related to the recession and some related to family. I was less than thrilled to pull up stakes and start over, and didn’t think I would actually love living in St. George because its climate is much the same as southern Nevada.

Our youngest son Ben is an Army field medic stationed in Afghanistan.

It has been difficult knowing he is in that place, but his emails and infrequent calls home soothe my troubled heart and teach me about the meaning of home. His last email was one of gratitude and longing for home. He wrote, “But anyways, I miss you guys like crazy! I’ve never really gotten homesick before, maybe a little bit here and there last year, but this place has me missing home and all the small things more than I would have ever imagined. Again, I can’t wait for carpet and couches! It’s the small things.” And he is right, it is the small things. Carpet and couches, family and friends, this wonderful free land, banana bread, change, imagination, and another day. And when my attitude is one of gratitude, even the heat, the dry desert ground and scraggly desert pine trees welcome me home because it doesn’t matter where we live; home is where we miss when we aren’t there.

Charlene describes herself as, “Pollyanna with a side of Eeyore. She is the owner of Proof It Up, a proofreading service.

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But two years later here we are, and I have fallen in love with this place. Our home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac at the foot of a towering red bluff. When I open our living room blinds in the early morning, our bluff is on fire with sunlight bouncing off its rocky surface. When it rains, the colors intensify and the smell of the quenching of dry earth titillates my senses. In the darkness, it hovers like a protector until the rays of the morning sun set it on fire once again. It is inspiring and makes me feel that I might burst with gratitude.

Before he left, he hugged me and said, “Mom, I will do everything I can to make it back, but if I don’t, you have to know I will have died doing what I believed was important.” Another hug and he was gone.

Life Lessons from Happy Hens by nikk Zorbas

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The other day I went to the grocery store to pick up some eggs. I was inundated by the vast selection competing for my attention, with every carton beckoning, “Pick me, pick me!” Labels proclaiming “natural,” “farm fresh,” “cage free,” and “organic” all sounded good, but my question was, What do they really mean? What is the significance of these distinctions in labeling? I decided to do some research to get to the bottom of this.

I found out that the “natural” label means the product contains no artificial ingredients. By definition, then, 99% of all eggs are considered to be natural. “Farm fresh” eggs sound like they come from pastoral farms, but most likely come from caged hens. “Cage free” means the hens are not kept in wire cages; it does not, however, mean they ever go outside. No, they live their entire lives inside a building. Even the “organic” label can be misleading since most eggs labeled as such are from caged hens. In fact, 90-95 percent of eggs come from caged hens that spend their entire lives in an area smaller than the size of a sheet of paper. Imagine if your financial advisor had the same ethics as some of these companies. Would you do business with him or her?

I chose a carton of eggs that appealed to me from The Happy Egg Company. I noticed that they looked different. They were all different shades of brown, appeared larger, and had a unique, natural looking texture. I decided to give them a shot, and I’m glad I did. They were delicious. I can honestly say I have never been so enthusiastic about eggs before! Intrigued, I went on to The Happy Egg Company’s website and was even more impressed with the education I received on eggs, as well as their process of how they get to market. The company first opened its doors in England, and has been in the United States since October 2012. Their products are currently available in over 3,000 retail locations across 39 states. The Happy Egg Company’s chickens are vegetarian fed, given no antibiotics, and are free to roam around in real farms! Some of their promo videos are ingenious and very fun to watch, with clever themes from pop culture such as “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Chariots of Eggs.” There’s even the “chick cam,” which shows a live hatching experience. The website also offers family fun with chicken jokes, great egg recipes, and even a free game app.

In an age where obesity and disease due to unhealthy eating habits has hit epidemic proportions, as consumers we place our trust with manufactures and advertisers when it comes to purchasing products for our homes and loved ones. Sadly, we can’t necessarily trust the information we’re given. The reality is, in the midst of this “Live better, eat healthier” market trend, advertisers and manufactures may have been tempted to use misleading and deceptive food labels in order to sell more products and increase profits. I call this insulting our intelligence.

for you and your family to feel safe. A small investment of time could potentially save years of heartache and suffering. Remember, every small positive change you make will compound and reap reward in the future. This will lead us to a healthier and happy life. How we handle the little things in life can greatly impact the big aspects of our lives. We make thousands of choices and decisions every day, both unconsciously and consciously. It’s important to make the correct choices, as they can have a profound impact on our lives and the lives of our loved ones. Who knew you could learn so much from buying eggs? For more information on The Happy Egg Company locations and fun videos, please check out their website at www.TheHappyEggCo.com

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As consumers, we need take responsibility and do our homework. This may just take a few minutes to ask a couple of questions, do a quick Google search, or make a call to the Better Business Bureau.

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When it comes to buying eggs, I learned to look for the “free range” label. Free range eggs come from hens that never live in cages and get access to the outdoors every day. According to their website, The Happy Egg Company’s hens, affectionately called “the girls,” are free to roam outdoors on at least four acres of lush green pasture every day.

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Why I Love Southern Utah

I have always loved the great outdoors! I grew up in a town of a 180 people in Boulder Utah, so I quickly learned how to make my own fun! I love hiking the red rock and enjoying the fresh air. I am so excited it’s summertime and to be living back in southern Utah! Hooray for sunshine, hiking and swimming! – Liz Fischer Marketing Consultant at Cherry Creek Radio and DJ Personality “Lady Liz” on B92.1

There are so many reasons to love Southern Utah! The summer is my favorite time of the year because of all of the beautiful brides we see at The Falls Event Center. The grounds are gorgeous this time of year, and combined with the excited smiles and happy events, it just warms my heart to be a part of this community! – Cris Tudman General Manager, The Falls Event Center

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Since moving to Southern Utah, we have felt a sense of peace. We enjoy the clean air, quiet walks, friendly neighbors and slower pace of Saint George. It provides all the amenities and conveniences of a big city without the traffic, crime, over stimulation and stress that come from living in a metropolitan area. Red Mountain Spa, Zion, Tuacahn, Veyo, Santa Clara and the fabulous Farmers Markets are reason enough to make the move! – Durell Darr

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DON’T EAT THAT!! by laurie nelson-barker, m.ed, CPt

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I have a confession. My name is Laurie and I am a vegan. I eat an entirely plant based diet. Yep, I am one of those peace loving, Birkenstock wearing, granola eating types, although I don’t own a pair of Birkenstocks and rarely eat granola. I have been this way for over twenty years and it’s too late to change. The withdrawal symptoms are too uncomfortable. If I eat any animal based foods, my body violently rejects it. I’m doomed to continue and I have to admit, I like my veggie highs.

I grew up in a normal, loving, meat eating household. Sunday dinners always involved some kind of roasted animal. My mother’s spare ribs and Swedish meatballs were legendary. Life was simpler when I was blissfully unaware of what was in my food and how it was processed. However, as I began to learn more, I knew I had to change my carnivorous ways. I have always loved animals but not with BBQ sauce! It’s been an interesting path and not always an easy one. I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard someone say, “I tried adopting a plant based diet, but it was too hard.” It’s kind of like giving up smoking. I am just saying… In my case, it was easier to eliminate animal foods a little at a time. First beef, next pork and chicken, last was fish.

My friends and family roll their eyes in restaurants when I question the server as to the contents of a specific entrée. Often, the server goes back to the kitchen to interrogate the chef and everyone gets an education. On one occasion, the cook told me, “There is only a small amount of chicken fat in that.” Isn’t that like being a little bit pregnant? Food is either vegan or it isn’t. Sometimes, my spouse, Mike, and friend, David, join forces to comment on cows, and how cool and delicious they are. Or how bacon flavored ice cream is awesome. Or how do I know that broccoli doesn’t have motor skills? If it does, those two are in trouble. There is nothing more vindictive than broccoli gone bad! I am learning to live with the consequences of my eating habits, like maintaining a normal weight, normal blood sugar, low cholesterol, normal liver function and numerous additional side effects. I don’t even have any trendy diseases that I know about. I am not much fun at parties. Don’t get me wrong, not all vegan food is healthy. I am certain that a

Barbara Mathison steady diet of chips and soda isn’t really beneficial. The good news is that wine, coffee and dark chocolate can be good for you. My prayers have finally been answered. But beware, they are not always vegan. I have learned to sneakily scrutinize all foods for ingredients. I am getting better but still miss on occasion. I know to avoid anything that contains gelatin, whey, casein or lactose. Honey mystifies me. I am pretty certain bees have motor skills but not sure if using honey harms them. Sometimes I need a little help from my friends. My friend and business associate, Barbara Mathison, Certified Health Coach and Food for Life Instructor, is the perfect person to help. She transformed her life by changing her eating habits. For 63 years she ate the SAD (standard American Diet) raised on a dairy farm and from age nine she was 30 to 110 pounds overweight. By the age of 63 she was obese, had a major

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mastectomy due to cancer, lost sight in her left eye due to a mini stroke, suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia with debilitating pain. She also had from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, constipation, serious depression (four suicide attempts) and was generally unhappy. Barbara was very good at “faking happy” on the outside. Barbara knew that just doing something a little at a time would not work. On May 7, 2007 she went “cold non-turkey vegan.” She read The China Study, RAVE Diet and Lifestyle and met Joel Fuhrman, MD at a Vegetarian Society of Utah (VSU) program and joined VSU. Within 4 months she was off all meds (was taking over 12 pills) and lost 50 pounds. Over the next two years Barbara went from size XXL to S, and her eyesight came back. Barbara became president of VSU, met most of the whole food plant-based nutrition experts, and started her own company Nutritious Way, Teaching Whole Food Plant-Based Diet and Lifestyle. The third Wednesday of each month she presents Dinner & Demo with Barbara where she demos 10 to 12 recipes and attendees have a full meal, recipes and lots of nutritional health information. In October of 2013 Barbara went to Washington DC to study with and receive her Food For Life Instructor certification with the Physicians Committee of Responsible Medicine (PCRM. org). PCRM is the only non-profit organization in the country that provides nutrition and cooking classes that focus on disease prevention and survival. They reach more than 10,000 people per year. She is currently presenting an eight-class series on Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Red Hills Wellness Center.

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It works for Barbara and it works for me. Eating a 100 percent plant based diet may not work for everyone, but attempting to make the change will. So go ahead and overdose on those fruits and veggies, I dare you!

by lani Pirini Throughout the course of a year more than 1,000 film festivals take place all over the world. There are a variety of reasons to hold a film festival. Some of which include: distribution deals, box office release strategies, gauging audience reaction or generating early film critic reviews. Those are great reasons if you are a filmmaker but what if you are a patron who just enjoys watching a plethora of movies over the course of a few days? If this is the type of movie mogul you are then you may be interested in a local film festival screening September 2nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6th in St. George, Utah.

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dOCUtaH, the Southern Utah International Documentary Film

Festival presented by Dixie State University, exists in part for the Southern Utah and Southern Nevada communities. The mission statement of dOCUtaH is to establish a global connection through documentary film and intellectual discussion. In order to meet this initiative festival organizers have implemented a volunteer screening process whereby films are selected for the festival. In addition, because an educational institution presents the festival, there is a strong academic component. Another avenue to meet the mission of dOCUtaH is to take time to provide conversations with the filmmaker. Whether it is a short question and answer period in the theatre or an open discussion in the lobby, you can be assured a positive filmmaker encounter. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s explore each of these dOCUtaH elements.

The Screening Process With more than 300 films submitted and to ensure that each of these films is given fair consideration, festival organizers implemented a volunteer screening strategy. In January of each year potential screeners attend an evening of orientation where they learn the art of film review. Beginning in February

an educational treat and running through May these volunteers screen and rate

dOCUtaH submissions. While dOCUtaH Artistic Director Phil Tuckett does his best to watch every film that is submitted he does rely on the ratings received by the screening teams. Films with a higher rating are given scrupulous attention and are screened by all festival directors. Filmmakers submitting films to dOCUtaH can be assured that 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 people view their film in its entirety before the final decision is made. As the 2014 screening season comes to a close Volunteer Screening Coordinator Susan Erickson reports that 278 screeners completed 388 screenings sessions, representing 444 hours of viewing time.

Academic Component

Kristin Hunt, dOCUtaH Seminars Coordinator arranges informative filmmaker presentations that are held throughout the festival. Everyone from student, faculty and the community at large are welcome to attend this free firsthand learning opportunity. Experienced filmmakers whose films are screening in the festival present master classes whereby students and participants can engage and learn the art of filmmaking or hear stories of the making of their film. Typically filmmakers include brief highlights from their film, past work, and a discussion of the profound influence the film has held on their life. The audience is encouraged to participate, ask questions, provoke discussion and share ideas. Artists and protagonists share the challenges that inspire their creativity and motivation. While the seminars are free, academic credit is available for patrons interested in earning college credit.

Filmmaker Encounters

Organizers of dOCUtaH recognize that without the filmmaker there can be no festival. It is for this reason that the filmmaker

is the VIP of the festival. Documentary filmmakers enjoy meeting and discussing their film with festival patrons which means you will find filmmakers hanging out in the lobby and available to talk film with you at anytime during the event. dOCUtaH Directors reach out to filmmakers early in the planning stages in hopes of sparking their attendance. In past years the festival has enjoyed filmmakers from New Zealand, Germany and various parts of America. Beyond the filmmaker it is thrilling to meet film protagonists who attend and expand on more than what was covered in the documentary.

dOCUtaH is a unique festival set in the magnificent red rocks of Southern Utah. Filmmaker Curt Wallin described this as

“the best red carpet” of any film festival he had ever attended. By engaging filmmakers and selecting a variety of international films we are able to accomplish the mission of creating a global connection through intellectual discussion. The festival opens the Tuesday after Labor Day on September 2nd and runs through September 6th. Best of Fest in Mesquite runs the following week.

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It comes as no surprise that Americans traditionally prefer to vacation during summer, when the weather is agreeable and wanderlust sets in. The term, ‘summer vacation’ generally refers to the months of July and August, when children are out of school, and parents plan travel outings for family vacations. Many fond and life-long memories of happy times with family and friends are often made during vacations.

However, there exist in our society, those who would tarnish our precious memories. Thieves are forever looking for opportunities to steal money and valuables from decent folks. The traveling public is constantly at risk of being victimized. In the next few paragraphs, we will discuss a few travel modes as well as some safety tips when traveling domestically and abroad. But first and foremost, remember to remain focused when encountering new or unfamiliar surroundings. Maintain your sense of situational awareness by paying attention to who is around you, behind you, etc. Do not forfeit your normal, everyday vigilance by becoming so distracted by new or different sights and sounds, that you temporarily lose focus of personal and family safety issues. Stated simply, don’t let your guard down. This applies to all aspects of travel.

Many of us fly to our vacation destinations. Airports present their own hazards to the flying public. It is safe to say that when you are in an airport, any airport, you are in the presence of potential thieves, and because of limited access to secured gate areas, non-flying thieves are forced to ply their trade in the unrestricted areas. Scanning the area for potential victims, they make it a point to ‘blend in’, while looking for an opportunity to nab a momentarily unguarded laptop, camera, or purse sitting atop luggage, while the owner is distracted with his or her surroundings. Let us not forget restrooms. Many thefts occur while folks are answering nature’s call. Pickpockets, too, are common in airports and train stations. They can work solo or in teams. The most common scenario for pickpockets is the ‘bump and run’. Working solo, or in teams, pickpockets bump into the ‘mark’ (targeted victim), causing a brief distraction. It is at that precise moment, that the victim is pick pocketed. It happens quickly, and more often than not, the victim does not realize what happened until later. Pickpockets are usually quite adept at their craft, and they represent a significant problem, not only here in the United States, but even more so in many foreign countries.

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Flying to a foreign country? In addition to required vaccinations, or other possible health matters, be certain your documents are in order, and familiarize yourself fully with that country’s monetary system well in advance of your planned visit. Also, be sure to log on to the U.S. Department of State’s website to research any potential travel alerts or advisories for the country to which you intend to travel. Cruise ships have become the choice of millions of vacationers. Fun as they are, they have their own set of issues that can be dangerous, or even deadly. We do not hear too much about crime on cruise ships, but it is there, and for obvious reasons, the industry tends to keep the issue of crime aboard ships as quiet as possible. Thefts, sexual assaults, and even homicides occur on cruise ships. Crimes are perpetrated by passengers and by crew members. Women traveling alone should be particularly wary. These mammoth ships are designed to provide us with pleasant memories, but there are enough horror stories with this mode of travel that precautionary thoughts concerning safety are imperative.

When leaving your vehicle, attempt to avoid parking in remote areas. At night, park near streetlights or parking lot lights if possible, and of course, lock your vehicle and never leave any items of value in plain sight. We look forward to our vacations and we hope to create great memories. By remaining mindful of safety concerns, and by the use of good judgment as well as prudent decision-making in our travels, we can help to ensure our vacation memories will indeed be pleasant.

Jon Nerlinger is a retired police lieutenant originally from Southern California with 35 years of law enforcement experience.

Last, but certainly not least, our trusted family vehicles provide us with the freedom to come and go as we choose. Whether we are visiting relatives and friends in nearby cities or states, or traveling cross-country, vehicular travel remains the primary mode of transportation for the majority of us. That said, the obvious first concern is to be sure the vehicle is in top shape for the trip. It stands to reason that a properly maintained vehicle should minimize the likelihood of a dreaded breakdown, particularly in an area unfamiliar to us. And, whether driving short or great distances, certain rules of vehicle safety should be followed.

As it turned out, the gang members inside that vehicle thought the Hawaiian man was ‘flipping’ them a rival gang sign. They responded by shooting at him. Though cited in the past, this example bears repeating because it illustrates the need to have at least some familiarity with the neighborhood you intend to drive into or drive through.

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Have some knowledge of the neighborhoods you are driving into or traveling through. For example, a Hawaiian gentleman visiting Los Angeles was driving through a gang saturated area when he came upon a beautifully restored older vehicle. To express his appreciation and approval of the car, he pulled alongside and gave the occupants of the vehicle the “Shaka” sign (Extended thumb and smallest finger, this sign is a traditional greeting in Hawaiian and Surfing cultures).

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Depression & Exercise: Restoring Emotional Health and Wellness by Justin stum, lmft Matt was a busy husband and father of two kids. He enjoyed his family and was regularly involved in his hobbies. He was happily moving through his life without so much as a ripple in his path. In time, Matt found himself emotionally plummeting following a recent layoff with his job. He slowly began to digress as he struggled to find work and make ends meet. Matt had battled depression off and on through his life but his job loss pushed him into a plummet he was not recovering from. He began socially withdrawing and was not enjoying his usual activities. Irritability and emotional distance from his wife, June, became the norm. Approximately one out of every ten people in America report they are struggling with depression. Feelings of doubt, hopelessness, irritability, and sadness are

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am a proponent and supporter of medicine, yet also am aware of a variety of treatment methods that can also be of use. There are courses one can follow that have been proven by outcome research to curb or altogether stop the processes of anxiety and depression. Many of these donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t involve medication but do involve you getting active.

common symptoms that persist in individuals that are battling this mood disorder. Many individuals visit with their primary care doctor and are given a common medication like Lexapro to help them manage their depression. These medications can be very effective in abating and curbing the symptoms and can be extremely helpful but does come at a cost. When one is regularly taking psychotropic medications like antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications you also bring on other side-effects as well. I

Physical exercise and body movement has a tremendous impact on the brainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balance and functioning, and helps significantly to combat mood disorders. Today we live in a society networked together with sedentary stimulation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sitting on our behinds with iPhones, Facebook, and email. The nature of how we communicate has led us to be more and more sedentary, sitting more, moving less, yet all the while working more and doing more. Our bodies are wired for activity. The brain-body connection is crucial to having stable and healthy mental processes. It is these processes, when healthy, that influence ones relationships with others and eventually lead to harmony and happiness within them. Matt found hope after receiving counseling and starting a regular exercise routine. He was able to transition away from

his self-defeating thoughts by engaging his body in regular activity that assisted him in leaving his depressive cycles altogether. In time, he was able to make small but regular changes in his beliefs and thinking and his mood improved as his depressive symptoms began subsiding. Does one have to be out running

If you are looking to boost your mood and hold off depression, consider your exercise. Simply taking 20 minutes per day, three times a week can have dramatic impact on your

I regularly and strongly encourage my clients to engage in regular exercise not simply to ‘be in shape’ but to assist them during the therapeutic process with me. When your body is healthier and better balanced you think clearer and make healthier relationship decisions.

Justin stum is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in st. george, utah. as a relationship and emotional wellness expert, he has been treating individuals, teens, and couples for over a decade assisting them in creating and maintaining connected healthy relationships. he can be reached online at www.justinstum.com or by phone at (435) 574-9193.

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every morning or on a city league basketball team to experience the benefits of regular exercise? Absolutely not, research indicates that as little as 20 minutes a day of activity can produce a significant balance in the brain-body sync. Small chemicals called endorphins are tiny molecules that are produced by the brain that resemble opium in their chemical structure. The brain contains many receptors for endorphins that create a feeling of calmness, well-being, and satisfaction. The more this process occurs, the more sensitive the brain becomes to the process. One’s exercise does lay groundwork for a context and space that allows people to think clearly, process emotions, and feel better. During exercise, most individual’s minds move into a more present mindful state, a state where you think in a more clear and open way, one that is not cluttered with chatter from work, family, or other distractions. The brain has several different wave-states of brain activity, beta, alpha, theta, and delta waves. When you are exercising you can and often will have alpha and theta brain waves, the waves that are present when intuition, reflection, and insight are most likely to occur. Engaging in activity consistently can and will assist your mind in thinking more clearly during and after your time of activity.

function and ability to emotionally regulate your responses to life’s circumstances. Choose something that is fun for you. If spinning at the gym on a stationary bike is your thing, do that. If you’d rather do a morning walk around your neighborhood, then get to it. If golf is your gig get out on the green and enjoy the open sky.

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BRINGING SOUTHERN UTAH A NEW KIND OF ART

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oscar Wilde said “life imitates art far more than art imitates life.” in the case of brent (ryda) garner, it truly goes both ways. brent has, in one way or another, made his life a work of art.

Your first impression of this rough and tumble guy is probably not going to be “dang, this guy must be an artist.” You would be exactly right though; as they say, looks can be deceiving. Art has been in Brent’s life as long as he can remember. He grew up in Las Vegas with a single mom that was a high school art teacher. To help supplement her income she and Brent would paint the windows of local businesses for the holidays. “I never liked doing it as a kid, but it taught me a lot. It’s basically free hand graffiti art, which, ironically, is what I love to do now.” Over the last ten years he has owned and operated a successful auto body shop, started two specialty t-shirt lines and opened the Motorsports Shoppe and Café. And that is just the beginning. Brent recently made the decision to expand and open the Hall of Flame Gallery inside the newly renovated Motorsport Shoppe. “Based on the success of the Motorsport Shoppe and Cafe we knew this town was ready for this kind of gallery” says Brent. The Motorsport boys have taken on a much larger space in the popular Red Cliffs Mall. The new shop is 3800

square feet of motor mania! The Mall is remodeling the entire food court area as well. “Great things are happening in The Red Cliffs Mall so you need to come check it out!”

i am not a classic artist. My art is what most would call industrial art or yard art. i take people’s junk and turn it into art. there will be many other forms of art besides mine as time goes on and the community participates more. The new Motorsports Shoppe and Hall of Flame Gallery are home to an eclectic mix of goods and art. They feature custom built skate boards and bicycles, Motor clothing of all types including leather ride gear and accessories. They even have their own line of locally made candy! His real passion, and the center of the shop and gallery, is the motor art. Brent takes “junk” and makes it in to art. But it is not just about his art. The gallery also features other artist pieces that have been donated or are for sale on consignment. This is a community effort and that is what really ads to the

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Brent muses, “Our goal is to create the largest MOTOR ART Museum in the world. Of course, cash sponsors won’t be turned away, but I don’t expect they will be beating down the doors.”

charm and character of the shop and gallery. They are officially “calling all artists” as they continue to be on the lookout for more local talent to bring in their “Motor” art for display or for sale. If you are not an artist you can still be a part of this great new concept. If you have an old car trinket of any sort from a matchbox to a horn, from a license plate to a wrench, they would love to accept it as a donation to the museum.

Brent, his son Branzton and even his grandson Kezton, will need your help in bringing their form of art appreciation to Southern Utah. So, gather your “junk” and go see them! Vrooom! Vrooom!

To get in touch with the Motorsports boys you can visit them in person at the Red Cliffs Mall, visit their website www.motorsportcafeandshop.com or email Brent at bgarnerrealproperty@gmail.com.

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and Living History Festival by Carl J. aldriCh Not long after Latter-day Saint pioneers arrived in the Great Salt Lake area in 1847, Brigham Young went to work trying to establish a new state in the west. Whether for political or patriotic purposes, he desired to have the area be quickly settled by his followers recognized as part of the United States. Young envisioned the State of Deseret; an area roughly the size of Texas--encompassing all of present-day Utah, most of Nevada, half of Colorado, and parts of Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, California, Arizona, and New Mexico--and occupying

that spot to be the northeast corner of the block to house the capitol. Young named the city-to-be Fillmore, in the county of Millard--perhaps hoping to stay in good graces with the President. Jesse W. Fox surveyed the block and the expedition left on October 30th, leaving an arriving party to finish surveying and settling the city. Soon after, settlers began arriving and, in 1852, work began on the grand state house designed by celebrated LDS Church Architect and Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother-in-law, Truman O. Angell.

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Three years later, 1855, the territorial legislature met in the upper hall of the south wing--the only part of the building ever completed. By that time, political and financial issues made it clear that the building would not be completed. President Fillmore had only secured an initial $20,000 to erect the building and just the south wing cost approximately $30,000. Rumors ranging from unrest to outright revolt in the territory created disapproval in Congress, which was hesitant to approve the funding needed to complete the building. Legislators opened the second Fillmore session in 1856 with a vote to immediately relocate the capital back to Salt Lake City. They reportedly departed from Fillmore that afternoon.

much of the land gained by the United States from Mexico in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. Deseret, of course, never became a state and the Territory of Utah that was organized in 1850 was only about half as big as Young had hoped. Still, most of the communities being organized by the Latter-day Saints were encompassed in one area and Millard Fillmore selected Young as Governor. Young had an idea of where he wanted to locate the territorial capital: a central location with room to build a grand city. He and his party left Salt Lake City on October 21, 1851 to confirm what he had heard about the Pahvant Valley from previous explorers. On the 28th, tradition holds, the governor ceremoniously placed his cane in the dirt and proclaimed

Although no longer the capitol, the built portion of the territorial state house remains a central fixture in Fillmore and its residents are proud of its legacy. After the Legislature left, the building was used, at various times, as a school, court house, jail, publishing house, and entertainment hall. In 1930, the local Daughters of Utah Pioneers camp worked with Governor George Dern to renovate the neglected building and open it as a museum which is now run by Utah State Parks. Pioneer heritage is rich in Fillmore and many descendents of the original settlers remain. Now in its 18th year, the annual Old Capitol Arts and Living History Festival gives residents and visitors alike the opportunity to interact with the unique history and heritage of the area. Aside from fine art and vendors, the festival

features a large living history section with members of Utah Pioneer Heritage Arts and independent re-enactors showing how pioneers used the tools of their trades. Nightly entertainment, featuring traditional Hispanic music and dancing, Native American Shoshone dancers, and the Bar D Wranglers celebrate the history of major ethnic groups of the region and are performances worth staying the evening for. New this year, the festival will have storytelling hosted by Clive Romney and three-day classes teaching traditional skills including blacksmithing and quilt making.

for more information, visit www.oldcapitolartsandlivinghistoryfestival.org. also keep up with friends of territorial statehouse and the festival on facebook at www.facebook.com/friendsoftssp.

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The main events of this year’s festival take place Friday and Saturday, September 5th and 6th on the Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum grounds. Traditional skills classes will be held Monday through Wednesday, September 1st-3rd. Evening entertainment will be provided Wednesday and Thursday. Entrance to the festival and parking is completely free. With the exception of the traditional skills classes, all activities and performances are free to attend.

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Local Hiking Experiences for Little Legs by dyanna gordon Exposure to nature is an important key to a child’s growth and development. Being able to explore the various sights, sounds, and smells of the glorious area we live in can be a fun, bonding experience for the whole family, even those with little legs. The following hikes showcase some of the most beautiful areas of Southern Utah while being level and short enough for toddlers and young children to enjoy on their own two legs, or a bicycle. Remember to always bring appropriate clothes, sunscreen and water when heading to the great outdoors.

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The Childrens Forrest Walk, also called Kiln Path, is one of my family’s favorite hikes. It is located on the way to Oak Grove campground above Leeds. Leeds can be accessed easily from I-15 north or south bound. The pathway is lightly graveled keeping it easy to walk on even if the area around is a little muddy from the weather. Hand drawn illustrations by local elementary students are on plaques along the path and explain and instruct on the various flora and fauna. The short walk, 1/4 of a mile or less, ends at an old fashioned charcoal kiln used by the local pioneers. This fun, dome shaped building is a perfect place to stop and enjoy a little lunch by the small Leeds Creek. If you look carefully you can find small fossils of clams, starfishes, and sea shells in the limestone rock strewn around the kiln. The walk is the perfect length for toddler legs but the beautiful sights of nature make it ideal for the whole family. There is no garbage disposal so if you pack it in you pack it out as well as no restrooms or drinkable water. If you want to get a heads up on the different types of plant life along the trail visit: http://www.everytrail.com/guide/ childrens-forest-at-the-kiln

MayOr’s LOOp By tHe virGin river The best place to start the Mayor’s Loop walk is by Crosby Family Confluence Park which is located between the Santa Clara River and the Dixie Center at the end of Convention Center Drive. The park has a large grassy area, bathroom and picnic spots. The

view on YOUTH Mayor’s Loop connects the Virgin River, Webb Hill and Santa Clara River trail system. This is a longer trail about 5.2 miles if you do the whole loop but it is very level. The paved trail makes it perfect for a family bike ride or stroller travel. Even small legs that would only make it a mile or two would not be disappointed to turn around and head back the way they came because there is so much to see. My children in particular enjoy being by the water and observing the birds and fish that go by. There are water fountains at each end of the trail as well as some in the middle.

snOw CanyOn traiL OverLOOk We love this trail when the family wants to take a short drive and get out and stretch our legs without really leaving town. You can see all the splendor of Snow Canyon State Park without having to pay the entrance fees. The trail is most often accessed from the paved parking area outside of the park’s north entrance station off State Highway 18. State Highway 18 is the road that runs from St. George to Veyo or Pine Valley. Park under the Winchesters Hills welcome sign. Heading toward St. George there is a 3/4 mile black top paved trail that is perfect for walking or even a light family bike ride. As you reach the end of the paved area you can take a right to a beautiful observation area where you can look into the park. If desired you can take a dirt trail back to the trail head which is just enough adventure for most families with young children although bikes and strollers would be off limits. It is about 1 1/2 miles round trip in one of the most beautiful areas in Southern Utah. It is easy to keep an eye on children so I

allowed mine to run ahead which they really enjoyed. There are no bathrooms or water sources so come prepared. There are also some social hiking clubs in our area like Mama’s Hiking Group. They meet every Monday, 7:30 am, at The Gap Trailhead. Come join us! Bring water, baby and carrier for this exciting 90 minute hike! (Not a stroller friendly path) DyAnna Gordon is a Southern Utah native, home birth and birth sweet midwife and homeschooling mother to four children. They enjoy as much time in nature as their busy schedule allows. You can find out more about Dy at www.completebeginnings.com

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Citizen Stewards – Eyes on the Ground Protecting Trails and Cultural Resources

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“treat the earth well. it was not given to you by your parents. it was loaned to you by your children.” – Native American Proverb by karen l. monsen Citizen Stewards are the eyes on the ground protecting trails and cultural resources to ensure current and future generations will have ample opportunities to experience open space, study, and contemplate past civilizations. In Southern Utah, two stewardship programs stand out—a relatively new trail steward program at Snow Canyon State Park and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) site steward program established at the St. George Field Office in 2003.

■ snow Canyon’s adopt-a-trail transitions to trail steward

From 2000 until 2013, trail steward numbers fluctuated at Snow Canyon from one to five as annual park visitation soared to 381,980. By the fall of 2013 with only two active stewards, the Friends of Snow Canyon (a non-profit 501c3) offered to assist the park in recruiting, coordinating, and training

volunteers. Within a few months, 17 individuals completed the trail stewardship training and ten more had expressed interest. Board Directors David Howell and Janice Heller coordinate the program that is responsible for 38 miles of trails inside Snow Canyon. Heller is also a volunteer interpretive rover on the trails at Zion National Park; whereas, Howell concedes that his closest previous involvement to trail stewardship was working with the Botanic Park in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Howell expects to have 25 to 30 trail stewards trained by the end of summer 2014. Snow Canyon Park Manager Comella expressed her delight with the surge in volunteer interest, “I hope that we can build a small army of stewards to provide an on-the-ground presence. As visitation continues to increase, so do off-trail impacts such as social trails and/or illegal trails and associated impacts to the plant and wildlife communities. We want visitors 50 years from now to be able to experience the same wonders that the park currently offers. Stewards are passionate about the park and provide a vital link in helping visitors responsibly and safely explore the park, and protect the resources that are here.”

■ BLM site steward program Modeled after arizona Arizona may have been the first state to propose a stewardship program back in 1988. Structured under the State Historic Preservation Office, the Arizona program became a

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In 2000, Snow Canyon Park Manager Kristen Comella formed an Adopt-a-Trail program with one volunteer and a plan for individuals or families to adopt a specific trail in the park and be the caretaker of that trail. The caretaker model became a Trail Steward program sometime around 2005. Comella characterizes trail stewards as “...volunteers who assist the park staff by greeting and interacting with visitors, sharing information about the park, and engaging in general trail maintenance such as pruning back vegetation, keeping trails clean and well-defined and inspecting and reporting on trail conditions and issues.”

Janice heller, friends of snow Canyon board member and trail steward

with no state support (as Arizona’s Program has) and was equally modeled on similar programs hosted by other BLM offices in Nevada. That program was very successful and innovated the monitoring of at-risk paleo sites, as well as archaeological sites, perhaps the first program nationally to have done this. Andrew Milner, paleontologist at the Johnson Farm Tracksite, was the impetus for us to add paleo sites to our program and he assisted me with the training and mentoring of stewards for several years.” Many different Federal laws and policies restrict and direct what can and cannot be done on public lands. Most importantly, “The Federal Land Policy and Management Act requires the BLM to balance the demands for energy development, mining, timber harvesting, rights-of-way, livestock grazing, and public recreation with natural and heritage resource conservation.”

■ sUnCLF assists BLM with site stewardship

friends of snow Canyon head out to clean up Chuckwalla trail.

The St. George BLM Field Office administers 628,000 acres of public lands including two National Conservation Areas, 15 designated Wilderness Areas, 19 miles of designated Wild and Scenic Rivers, and segments of the Old Spanish National Historic Trail—all with a modest staff of 12 to 14.

model for other states to tap volunteers to protect natural and cultural resources. The BLM website reports a steady expansion of stewardship as, “A small but growing cadre of citizens are working quietly behind the scenes to help BLM archaeologists document and protect these resources. Site Steward volunteers are active in at least eight states across the western United States and in some eastern states as well. From programs established by State Legislature to those existing as grass roots efforts tenuously organized, they all share at least one thing in common—a determination to stop vandalism and theft and to create a record of what exists on the land.”

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Loosely modeled after Arizona’s program, St. George’s Color Country Site Steward Program formed in 2003 under the collaborative effort of Dawna Ferris, Manager of Red Cliffs and Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Areas; Geralyn McEwen, Archaeological Technician; and a team of volunteers. Ferris describes the program, “It was a grass-roots program,

for information on volunteering for snow Canyon’s trail steward Program send an email to friendsofsnowcanyon@gmail.com or visit the website www.friendsofsnowcanyon.org for information on site steward programs, visit the sunClf website www.sunclf.com for information on the bureau of land management, visit website www.blm.gov

nina bowen records petroglyph on anasazi ridge. Many organizations assist the St. George Office including the International Mountain Bicycling Association—who are mountain bike trail stewards, Boy Scouts, and nonprofits including the Dixie Arizona Strip Interpretative Association, an organization that works with public outreach and communication. In 2012, Southwest Utah National Conservation Lands Friends (SUNCLF) was organized to “enhance and protect the National Conservation Lands of Southwest Utah and adjoining/influencing territories.” SUNCLF quickly became an active partner with the BLM. Ashley Gilreath, the Lands Outreach Coordinator for Citizens for Dixie’s Future (CDF), is SUNCLF’s liaison working with the BLM Site Steward Program. As Gilreath describes it, “CDF has an official agreement with the BLM office in St. George to help with the site steward program as well as some other

volunteer programs and outreach through the year. We do that through our friends group, SUNCLF.” Gilreath lists her responsibilities as scheduling volunteer training, processing volunteer monitoring reports, and resolving questions or issues stewards may have. Assistance from SUNCLF frees archaeologists and BLM staff to focus on their active projects. Additionally, SUNCLF has been able to create new materials and convert records to digital online formats. When SUNCLF began working with the BLM, Gilreath estimates that around a dozen people were involved in stewardship. By April 2014, the program included 49 site stewards with more volunteers to be trained before the year ends. Regarding measurable goals, Gilreath noted, “We just reached 100 sites being monitored which was a milestone for us! This year will also be the start of a regular training schedule for Site Stewards for which we have specific targets. We are also working on incorporating more restoration of damaged sites into the program.”

continued need for volunteers for some of the more remote sites, “Many of our easily accessible sites have been picked up by stewards over the years. But the more remote sites are also sometimes very important sites that are prone to vandalism or at high risk of looting. So we always need people to help monitor these places.” Each year more people are drawn to Southern Utah to live, vacation, enjoy outdoor recreation, and explore wilderness areas. Citizen Stewards working with state and Federal governments and non-profit organizations are the eyes on the ground monitoring, documenting, protecting, and preserving trails and cultural resources. In many ways, we are all citizen stewards when we use public lands and leave them undisturbed as we found them.

“we will be known forever by the tracks that we leave.”

Gilreath sees her involvement with the BLM as an “opportunity to create a group that could provide the base support for the stewardship program which in turn would bolster local support for public lands.” SUNCLF works with other non-profits including Dixie Archaeology Society and Western Rock Art Research (a non-profit out of Bishop California) to recruit volunteer stewards, document rock art, and survey archaeological sites. Gilreath expresses a

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by daWn mClain School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean the Assistance League of Southern Utah (ALSU) is on vacation! With lots to do to help support the successful education of Southern Utah students, ALSU’s new President, Martha Heuer and her team are working hard to prepare for the next school year. Through their programs, more than 5,000 under privileged Washington County children will receive clothing for school, books for the summer reading programs and the vital self-esteem and confidence they need to succeed. This year the organization will be expanding their efforts to include middle school children as well as elementary school students. These efforts will create an impact to many additional students and families this upcoming school year.

VOSU: First, I must say, we at VOSU applaud your efforts for our community, and are excited about the new programs that will be available to middle school children this year. Tell us more about your organization?

MH: With our signature program, Operation School Bell®,

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we financially support disadvantaged children to receive new school clothing. What they see is that we support them and their education, that going to and staying in school can make a difference to their future, which is a key message in terms of supporting overall education. We are addressing the needs of over 5,000 children living in homes below the poverty level in Washington County. Our volunteers work with school administrators and counselors to ensure children with the greatest need receive assistance. Washington County teachers and administrators have told us that a child’s attendance improves when they can take pride in their appearance and attend school more regularly.

VOSU: How did you get involved with your organization? MH: Two members who were actually charter members invited me to join the second year and I have never looked back. I love the work we do! VOSU: How are your programs/services funded? MH: Through grants, fundraising and generous donors. Our fundraising events for this past year were very successful, which will allow us to do more this year than ever before. VOSU: Tell us about your greatest accomplishments? MH: The impact we have on children is overwhelming. Some of the children we help have never had a pair of shoes or

Mission assistance league of southern utah is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children in our community. Vision: to provide a brighter tomorrow for children through volunteer efforts and collaborative partnerships.

a jacket that was new. This past year our membership has grown. Members are inviting people they know to come to meetings or an event, and those people end up joining. It is an accomplishment to see the smiles on the faces of the kids we provide clothing to, one that creates joy and excitement which translates into more members wanting to help out.

VOSU: Who has been your greatest personal influence? MH: That is a tough question. On a personal level, my mother had an enormous influence on me regarding volunteerism. She taught me the value and the importance of giving back. She volunteered in many organizations, and I learned at a young age how impactful philanthropy truly is.

us will stay in Washington County. We are an all-volunteer organization. It is truly amazing the amount of work that is done by our volunteers! P.O. Box 910728, St George, UT 84791 Phone: 435-668-9399 www.alofsu.org Dawn McLain is the Owner/President of Write It Up!, Write It Up! is a small, full-service advertising agency based in St. George. Over the past 20 years, the firm has grown to include comprehensive PR and Marketing services as well as media buys, blogging, corporate facilitation and much more. To get in touch with Dawn, please email her at dawn@writeituponline.com.

VOSU: What can we expect from your organization in 2014? MH: We will be providing middle school students with clothing as well as the elementary schools, so our program is growing. We are providing books to Washington Elementary for a summer reading program for their Kindergarten students. Also, we will be providing Bloomington Elementary with books for their Chinese Immersion program.

VOSU: How can others support your cause? MH: By becoming a member, attending our events or donating to our programs. The school counselors are very supportive of our organization and it has been a pleasure to work with them. for the community to get involved in?

MH: We are having a fundraiser in the fall which we are working on now. You can also become a member and help clothe a child at any time of the year! It is really fantastic to see the children getting new clothing and shoes for the first time. We begin Operation School Bell速 in September. VOSU: What else would you like to share? MH: Joining Assistance League速 of Southern Utah has been a wonderful experience for me. It has opened my eyes to the amount of poverty in our area. All monies raised by

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get in sync & stay Connected - the secret to better golf Rob Krieger - PGA Golf Professional Anytime the entire body doesn’t work together to hit the golf ball, you lose power, distance, accuracy and consistency. Many times, it’s the club and arms out race the hips and chest which leads to shots that end up where they are not supposed to. However, when the body and club work together, it results in those unbelievable shots that felt effortless. Those perfect memories of how good we were get embedded in our mind and then drive us crazy trying to duplicate on every swing or maybe that only happens to me. So, regardless of ability or strength, EVERY golfer can learn the secret of synchronization & connection. When you have all parts of the body working together, golf feels easy and is a lot more fun. For the right handed golfer, in the backswing, when the right arm lifts the club up and the right elbow sticks out there is too much separation between the arm and the body. Then, because the right arm is controlling the club, it begins the downswing by throwing or casting the club which causes the club to out race the body and push the left arm out of the way (chicken wing) at impact. The body usually has to stand up to get out of the way of the club and the head comes up. Most players will top the ball, hit the ground before ball and/or see the ball slice.

The Fix – You want to feel your upper arms against your chest in the backswing and as your body rotates back with your right elbow folding in and pointing down to the ground as the left arm moves across your chest and remains straight all the way to the top of the backswing.

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Drill – Using a short iron (PW or 9) to get the awareness of this feeling, take head covers and place one under each arm. Your focus will be keep on your arms holding the head covers in place by turning your arms and body together as one unit to a short backswing (½ to ¾ swing only) then moving in unison back to the ball with your whole body and momentum striking the golf ball with relative ease. The swing should be slow and fluid with the head covers remaining under the arms. This is what is meant by staying connected through the swing and having rhythm. When your body begins to work together, you will see the golf ball fly off the club head with less effort and more accuracy.

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Please check out the video of this tip on my new website: www.stgeorgegolﬂessons.com. Good luck and Fairways and Greens!

rob krieger is the owner of the red rock golf Center, a new high tech golf training facility located at the beautiful green valley resort & spa – 1871 W. Canyon view dr., st. george, ut. available for beginner clinics and private lessons. simulator times and lessons can be booked by calling 435-986-5096, emailing rob@sgugolf.com or visit www.stgeorgegolﬂessons.com.

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Vacation Spotlight: Highlights of China and the Yangtze River

What do you want people to know about your experience in China? Its affordable and you get to see some of the most incredible sights in the world Great Wall, Terra Cotta Warriors. I loved being on a escorted trip with a river cruise company as all the details are taken care of for you. You don’t have to worry about the language as the guide has that covered and does all the talking for you. We never even had to handle the luggage as the guide and his staff took care of everything. The flights within China were all short and easy.

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There’s no question river cruising is more popular than ever. This summer and fall, the majority of The Travel Connection’s customers are cruising on the Danube, Rhine and Seine rivers. While European river cruises are in high demand, a river cruise on the Yangtze River in China is a great option to consider. This incredible itinerary unlocks a 5,000 year old history and cultural time capsule with visits to Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and four days on the Yangtze River. Lauren Baxter and Mary Curtis from The Travel Connection had a wonderful time on their river cruise and China tour and I asked them to share their experiences in a vacation spotlight:

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What was your favorite part of the trip? I enjoyed the other people we traveled with a lot. We were able to share the experience with them. The country is so foreign that we didn’t really relate to many of the Chinese citizens other than our guide, Richard, who was fabulous. He shared so much about what is really going on in China. There were a few Chinese that really tried to speak to us in English and I had to appreciate that effort. They enjoyed it as much as we did even though at times it took several attempts to get it figured out. My favorite part was probably hiking on the Great Wall. We chose to hike “the path less traveled” it was steeper and more difficult but there were fewer people on it. It’s amazing how large it is. I also enjoyed the musical event we attended - with different sounds, instruments, costumes and movements. What did you learn? We went to a Silk Rug Factory, a Silk Embroidery center and a jade manufacturing facility which are all crafts that you never see in the United States. It’s amazing workmanship taking skill and patience, something we don’t often see here at home. We certainly have the skill but not necessarily the patience to sit hour after hour, week after week on the same rug tying one knot at a time. We learned a lot about

the living situations of the citizens there. Until just a few years ago, they could not own their own homes and now they can. That was something nearly every local guide pointed out to us - they were extremely proud to tell us they owned the homes now. They would tell us how many square feet it was and how many floors up they climbed ever day. In China, there are no elevators unless the building is more than 10 floors. We saw extreme differences everywhere we went. Big, beautiful high rises and around the corner, building, that looked like they’d been bombed with no doors or windows. How would you describe the culture and food? This is an ancient, ancient country with history we can’t even begin to relate to. Walking the Forbidden City, for instance, amazing that it is as old as it is and in such fabulous condition. The Great Wall - you can stand on it and look in either direction and never see the end! I liked the food but it was sure nice to get a Burger King burger at the airport in Shanghai at the end of our trip. Shanghai is such a great modern city; I would like to have had another day there. The hotels in Beijing and Shanghai were the most incredible hotels I’ve ever stayed in and the breakfast buffets were the nicest ever.

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Who do you recommend this trip for and why? This would be a good trip for someone who wants to try a river cruise which I think is the easiest, most relaxing and most rewarding form of travel. China is a little more active as the cruise portion is only 3 to 5 days with the balance being on land. This kind of a trip is very easy for anyone worried about making arrangements for transfers or anyone worried about the language barrier (which is significant as we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even read the letters). China is a very good value and the flights are quite easy for those of us on the western side of our country with nonstop between Los Angeles or San Francisco. It would be quite easy to add a few days in Japan or Hong Kong on either end if time allows. If you are looking for a vacation to China or want to try a river cruise for the first time, consider the Highlights of China and the Yangtze R iver.

Celece Seegmiller is the local owner of The Travel Connection, located at 1386 E. 100 South in the Bell Tower Courtyard in St. Geroge. For more information, please call 435-628-3636 or email her at celece@stgeoregetravel.com

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the southern utah Culinary festival was held april 25th and 26th vernon Worthern Park in st. george. the free festival included live entertainment, and prizes. the festival showcased the local food scene with lots of great samples for attendees to choose from!

8th annual amaZing earthfest

the 8th annual amazing earthfest in kanab, utah was a huge success with some 2,000 people in attendance at a wide variety of activities. nearly 100 events scheduled during the week of may 1117, 2014, provided excitement, outdoor adventure and discovery, learning, arts, documentary films and entertainment focused on the Parks, forests, monuments and Public lands of the Colorado Plateau for people of all interests. each year, kane County proudly hosts amazing earthfest during the 3rd week of may. the 9th amazing earthfest is scheduled for may 10-16, 2015.

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the 7th annual free movie in the park series, sunset on the square, kicked off with a huge crowd on may 23 at town square Park in st. george. to officially start the season off, Cherry Creek radio featured the texaco Country showdown. the showdown presented local talent who sang to win a cash prize and move on to the state level of the national competition. Congratulations to winner Jared harlan!

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by sue Woods In the mid 1800s Hewitt Upon was heading east through Southern Utah from California. He was astounded by the likeness of the Tushar Range to the Sierra Nevadas of California. With the gold rush of California in full swing he became inspired see if there was gold in the hills. With the crude implements he had on hand he did some prospecting in the vicinity of Pine Creek, now known as Bullion; his hunch paid off, he hit gold! Several years after the discovery of the first gold in Pine Canyon, the news of it spread rapidly and the location became the scene of much prospecting. The ore was gold, silver, lead and copper, and was generally of a high grade. In the spring of 1869, some 200 mines were located in Pine Canyon, known

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as Bullion City. Around 1880 the population of Bullion City had grown to 1,651 people, but a mere ten years later it dropped to 259 as the mining nearly slowed to a stop. In 1878 the Deer Trail Mine was discovered by Joseph Smith while deer hunting about six miles southwest of Marysvale; it was considered by many to be the largest and richest mine in the state. The Wedge and the Dalton families also had considerable success in mining, and at one time were perhaps the richest people in the state. There is a lovely driving tour through these historic areas known as “Canyon of Gold Driving Tour.” Silver King mine was claimed by Brigham Darger of Spanish Fork in 1894. Ore extracted from the 1,000 foot tunnel was hauled by mule and wagon to Deer Creek for

processing. There is a 1.14 mile walking tour that descends into a small gulch then climbs out again. In the spring there is an abundance of wild roses and lupine around the mining area. Kimberly Town flourished in the early 20th century. The Annie Laurie Mine was a famous gold producer. In 1902 a new cyanide mill in Kimberly processed an impressive 250 tons of ore per day. Gold from this area was shipped in bars valued at $20,000 each on the Shepard Brothers Stages to the railroad in Sevier, eighteen miles to the north east. The heavy yellow bars were stacked on the floor of the stagecoach between the passengers feet. An armed guard always rode ahead of the coach.

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Making the Difference – Southern Utah Volunteers Giving Back to the Community We Love by daWn mClain

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Dorothy Engelman does not know the definition of retirement. That’s not to say that her vocabulary is limited in any way, simply put, the Webster definition of the word eludes her. In fact, when I hear her name and the word retirement in the same sentence, visions of The Princess Bride and Vizzini’s infamous quote “Inconceivable!” come to mind. This is why Dorothy is such a great pick for this issue’s View on Volunteerism.

When I first met Dorothy I was immediately taken with her bright smile and great energy. She introduced herself to me at an American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) luncheon. At the time, Dorothy was new to town and looking to meet people and get involved. Well, get involved she did!! The next week I saw her at the Downtown Farmer’s Market. The week after that it was an Erin Kimball Foundation Gala, then Conversation Over Easy (a breakfast group featuring progressive political discussions), then a Utah Nonprofits Association workshop – everywhere I went I saw Dorothy. It was at this point I realized she was either stalking me, or one of the hardest working volunteers I had ever met. Fortunately, it turned out to be the latter. Engelman is a dynamic, power-woman that can draw you in like a magnet with just one grin. When we sat down for breakfast some time ago, I found myself in awe of all the wonderful things she does in Southern Utah. Currently, Dorothy is dedicating a lot of her time to the Downtown Farmer’s Market (open May – October at Ancestor Square) and Rocky Mountain Hospice. Rocky Mountain is a nonprofit hospice providing palliative care and support for folks near the end of life. Their services make a real impact on care givers and loved ones during one of the most difficult phases of life; fitting for Dorothy as she makes an incredible impact to our community as well.

As luck would have it Dorothy and her husband Gary, moved to St. George five years ago after having lived on a boat with their cat, Murray, sailing around the Americas for seven years. They wanted to find a “great community filled with wonderful people” and found the perfect place, here, through an AARP magazine article. Upon arrival, the duo did not know a soul in the area, so they attended a “Life After 5” gathering. That event led her on a new journey into politics. She became involved locally by working on several campaigns and was elected Chair of the Washington County Democratic Party in 2011. Shortly thereafter she joined the Dixie Tub Thumpers Toastmasters Club, the Erin Kimball Foundation, AAUW, The Three Corners Women’s Giving Circle, Democrats of Southern Utah Club, and the Women’s Democratic Club.

i am so motivated by the desire to make people smile while making this world a better place for all; i truly live by the quotation that is my email signature: “you must be the change you wish to see in the world” by Gandhi. – Dorothy Engelman

But alas, all those organizations still left a little bit of time and energy to burn, so she began to serve as an AmeriCorps volunteer through the Volunteer Center of Washington County working with the youth through TeenSERT, Peer Youth Court and other programs. As a retired (there’s that word again!) alternative high school teacher, Engelman has an affinity for teens in need of guidance, acceptance, love, and attention. Still having a second or two of her time to spare, Dorothy responded to a Rocky Mountain Hospice ad on Craigslist. Seeing firsthand how giving Southern Utah residents are, Engelman wanted the opportunity to meet more philanthropic people and to continue doing good for the community at the same time. In that spare time left (not sure she understands the term “spare time” either…) she was creating greeting cards from recycled materials called “One Woman’s Trash is

Another Woman’s Treasure” to sell at the Downtown Farmer’s Market. At first, she just had a booth, but after meeting the dedicated sponsors from the Painted Pony Restaurant, George’s Corner and all the folks at Ancestor Square, Dorothy was inspired to do more. Says Dorothy, “One thing led to another and I began volunteering there, and now serve on the board.” When I asked Dorothy what she considers to be her greatest accomplishments, she found it difficult to narrow it down, but said, “I believe I have accomplished a lot here locally on several levels. By volunteering I have brought joy and comfort to the lives of my hospice families. On the other hand, I have been able to help the cause of buying local with the Downtown Farmer’s Market. But honestly, on a broader level; I have given folks who may have felt they were not being heard in the community a voice by expressing more progressive thoughts and speaking out through the local media. I believe that each of us needs to be an active participant in our community and I am doing that by example by running for the Utah House of Representatives in District 74 (Election day is Nov. 4, 2014). I believe we all have to “walk the walk”, and I definitely do!”

2014 will be an exciting year for Dorothy. The Downtown Farmer’s Market will be open through October requiring setup, tear down and promotion every Saturday throughout the summer; Rocky Mountain Hospice is always looking for new volunteers and provides training year round; she remains very active in several nonprofit organizations, and of course, there’s the campaign!

As a member of this Southern Utah community, I am proud to roll up my sleeves and work side-by-side with Dorothy. I am even more proud to have her as a friend. Having said that, I would like to close this story with a minor adjustment to a famous quote from the very wise Inigo Montoya (The Princess Bride), “Retirement. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” Contact Dorothy: Dorothy Engelman P.O. Box 774, St. George, UT 84771 Dorothyforhd74@gmail.com 435.879.1558

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If it sounds like Engelman is walking a daily marathon, it’s because she is! “When someone asks what they can do to support me or one of the organizations I am affiliated with, I always tell them to become involved. It may sound trite, but it still rings true.”

“Volunteering is one of the most rewarding aspects of my life. Everyone has an hour or two a month to do something for someone else. Plus, you never know where it may lead.” explained Dorothy. “As a result of my community involvement and the realization that the voices of the many people in Southern Utah are not being heard, I decided to run for the Utah House of Representatives. I look forward to taking an innovative, proactive role in our community. I enjoy, and look forward to meeting folks and hearing what they would like to see happen to make Utah a better place to live. My overall goal is to help improve life for all Utah families and bring a new voice to the State Legislature from Southern Utah.”

Western Legends Round-Up Offers Best of the West by laurel beesley

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The 16th Annual Western Legends Roundup, August 21-23 in Kanab, Utah, is a big splash of Western life “the way it was.” For three wild days this “Little Hollywood of the West” slips back in time--when the West was alive with wagon trains, cattle drives, cowboys, poetry, music and fun. This is a unique event where wearing cowboy boots and hats are expected.

Few realize that more Westerns have been filmed here in Southern Utah than anywhere else outside Hollywood! Over 200 movies, TV series, commercials and documentaries have been shot here, starting with Tom Mix’s Deadwood Coach in 1924. The beautiful red rocks, sand dunes, dramatic cliffs and endless canyons of Southern Utah made this location a natural for movie makers. Western Legends Round-up is a full-out celebration of that heyday, when many of the Kanab locals were involved as wranglers, set builders, and even ‘extras’ on the sets of these immortal films-giving Kanab the nickname of “Utah’s Little Hollywood.” This year’s Western Legends should be one of the most exciting in its history, with a special tribute to the late cowboy actor Joel McCrea, one of America’s best known saddle heroes (“The Virginian”, “Great American Cowboy”

and of course “Buffalo Bill”, “The Outriders” and “Trooper Hook” that were actually filmed here in and around Kanab). McCrea liked to say “the minute I got on a horse and put on a hat and a pair of boots I didn’t feel like I was an actor. I was the guy out there doing it.” A number of McCrae’s contemporaries from the heyday of film production will make an appearance. The roster of visiting movie stars is the best ever, and there will be many opportunities to not only see, but speak with them and get signatures. Be on the lookout for “Daniel Boone” himself – actor Darby Hinton, celebrating the 50th anniversary of that classic TV series (of course, filmed in our backyard!). The whole idea of celebrating the Music, Poetry, and Western Heritage started 16 years ago. “We were just talking,” muses Dennis Judd, one of the three original founders of Western Legends. “What could we do to restore, to create an authentic memory of past pioneer and cowboy life here in Kane County?” Dennis Judd, Lyle Heyborne and Robert Houston brain-stormed ideas of what they would like to see turn out on the streets of Kanab, and came up with Cowboy Poetry, square dancing, horses, wagons, long-horn steer and pretty women in cowboy hats. Later stuntman Neil Summers, and Bob and

Bonnie Riding said, “Well, we just gotta invite the Movie Stars to our Western celebration. They’d love to come back to the place where many of their Westerns were filmed--right here in Kane County!” And there it was. Ina Mae Frost dubbed their grand idea “Western Legends”, and what started out as a simple celebration has turned into one of the signature best western festivals in America. For the first time, this year’s Western Legends includes an authentic four-day/ three-night horse-drawn wagon train! Imagine yourself traveling by covered wagon down the same trails John Wayne and others traveled, surrounded by Southern Utah’s most beautiful scenery, enjoying chuck wagon campfire meals and evening entertainment under the stars. In honor of the classic Daniel Boone TV series, the Wagon Train Expedition will be camping at the Daniel Boone movie set, then traveling to the famous “Gunsmoke” movie set, and arriving in Kanab on Thursday in time to have dinner with the movie stars. On Saturday, the horses are hitched up again, and everyone takes part in the colorful ‘High Noon Parade.’ On Thursday, August 21 the streets of Kanab are alive with activity, beginning at the Mountain Man Camp as you stroll

into town (wearing your cowboy boots). The Western Artisan Street Fair and Festival Food is right off Main Street. Of course you can’t have a western festival without music! Outdoor stages with continuous music are at each end of the street fair. Headliners appearing this year include the multiaward winning country music singer Lynn Anderson and Rollie Stevens. Dubbed “National Treasures” by The Smithsonian Institute, the Sons of the Pioneers will be performing their iconic Western favorites like “Ghost Riders in the Sky” evenings at Kanab High School. Thursday evening is the “Dutch Oven Dinner with the Stars”, with Cowboy Poet and Musician Stan Corliss. “Star Booths for Autographs” and the very popular “Breakfast with the Stars” at Little Hollywood Museum offer other chances for getting close to the actors. Enjoy a genuine hearty cowboy breakfast and see your favorites; Clint Walker (“Cheyenne”), James Drury ( “The Virginian”), Darby Hinton (“Daniel Boone”), Dan Haggerty (“Grizzly Adams”) and others. On Saturday Kanab clears the highway for a full-blown stampede! The High Noon parade begins with a clatter of hooves as wranglers guide their long-horn steer down Main Street, followed by horses, wagon trains, mountain men, cowboys, and all kinds of Western fun. Each day Action Shooters compete in old cowboy attire using western-period firearms, and a Round-Up Quick Draw is held early mornings. The Little Hollywood Walk of Fame & Film Festival gives you a chance to catch-up on classic old Western

movies every day at the Crescent Moon Theatre. There are Western folklore workshops, Bus Tours of the local “Gunsmoke” & “Josey Wales” movie sets, Best in the West Quilt Show, celebrity panel discussions, antique farm equipment display and demonstrations, and classic tractor pulls. The Western Legends wouldn’t be legendary without cowboy poets! Friday evening the legendary storyteller Waddie Mitchell will entertain us with song and tales of horses and cattle, “night herds” and prairies, lonely cowboys and cowboys in love. Western Legends typically attracts the very best -- when it comes to its cowboy poets, you don’t want to miss this. “Back when we started this whole thing, we wanted to honor the reel cowboys and the real cowboys from our own heritage,” explained Dennis Judd. “We’re very proud of what we’ve done. There’s nothing like Western Legends for letting people know why we love our special heritage.” Western Legends Roundup is a family-oriented event, most activities are free to attend. Kids love the Way Out West Buckaroo Game Corral and Dr. Buck’s Wild Bunch Comedy Stunt Shows. Ticketed events sell out quickly, so be sure to go online to www.westernlegendsroundup.com for a list of activities and to purchase tickets, or call (435) 644-3444. Information on lodging, restaurants and surrounding area entertainment is available at www.visitsouthernutah.com.

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This years celebrities include: Darby Hinton from “Buffalo Bill” Clint Walker from “Cheyenne” James Drury from “The Virginian” Wyatt McCrea Waddie Mitchell, cowboy poet Lynn Anderson, Country/Western singer

Rollie Stevens, Country/western singer “Sons of the Pioneers” Stan Corliss Trinity Seely Dr. Buck’s Wild Bunch Stunt Show Way Out West Buckaroo Game Corral

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AUGUST 18-24, 2014 A Celebration of Film, Music, Poetry and Western Heritage

Chasing Big Fish in Southern Utah

the southern utah area offers a wide variety of multi-species fishing, one of the most popular is trophy bass fishing on three scenic local lakes in this diverse area. some of the most popular lakes include: Quail Creek reservoir, gunlock reservoir, and sand hollow. this article gives you perspective on chasing giant largemouth bass during the summer through fall turnover time frames and best bite window times to be on the water for out-size bass. by brett riChardson

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Decades ago, I analyzed big bass behavior throughout each season; from ice-out until ice-up on my home waters of New York State and New Jersey. Reactions would differ from season to season, not only to various water temperatures, seasonal behaviors, and weather stability, but to certain specific weather elements that would occur at certain times throughout the year. Each time frame provides a specific combination of factors that create prime times to be on the water in search of the largest bass. Learning to recognize the factors that create these scenarios can triple your catch rate through the entire season. Here are my findings for the upcoming seasons.

SUMMER PEAK THROUGH LATE SUMMER Following bass migrations from summer peak through late summer is one of the most important factors for continuously putting big bass in the boat. As the summer progresses, I divide the period into three seasons within the season. After recovery of the final spawners, post-spawn bass feed heavily for approximately two to three weeks as they migrate from shelves, expansive flats and spawning areas. Depending on the structural content on each body of water you fish, locations vary through the summer, but all lakes containing deep off shore structures will hold pelagic bass on these structural elements. Many giant bass suspend off these structures and locate on forage pods. Lakes and reservoirs that contain coontail, Hydrilla and lily pads, will hold bass in these shallower areas throughout the summer. We have taken trophy bass from various types of water and from various locations. Inside and outside turns on the edges of heavy coontail or Hydrilla beds will hold big bass all through the warm water season, as big fish locate in these zones

to ambush prey in open pockets throughout vegetation. On lakes and reservoirs here in the Southwest, we prefer targeting off shore structure bass a majority of the time and usually take the largest bass in these systems from these zones. As many bass locate at various depths throughout the entire water column, learning exact presentations to trigger fish in each zone and paying astute attention to detail on your electronics will keep you in the zone for giant fish. One thing is for certain, no matter where big bass reside during the warm-hot period of the season, weather windows play an important roll in triggering giants from every location on the waters you fish. At this time of the season, hot stable weather and calmer waters are usually the norm; but the short windows preceding the arrival of fierce thunderstorms moving through after long periods of hot, stable weather trigger a summer bite like no other. As cloud cover moves in, the bite window increases as barometric pressure takes a turn just before the arrival of major storms. During July and August, these weather elements can trigger a multiple giant bass bite that parallels the fall peak bite on most waters. The same scenario that applies during the early summer peak again must be taken into consideration. The combination of multiple fronts is what to look for here. As hot weather storms move through, the short period in between multiple fronts is your best chance to boat multiple giant bass. The time frame just before the initial front arrives and the periods in between the arrival of the next front continue to offer the best bass bite of summer, especially for giant bass.

The fronts and multiple fronts activate primary forage of every species and big bass feed heavily in short spurts. Bite windows may only last two hours, but the numbers of big fish triggered by these situations may equal your entire early season numbers. LATE SUMMER INTO FALL TURNOVER The latter period of summer adds another dimension to the hot weather season. There is a two week period during late summer, just before the start of fall turnover, where giant bass sense the coming of seasonal change. This short season within the season phenomenon happens every year; the combination of a slight change in air temperatures in some geographical locations along with late season falling water levels triggers a bite window both off shore and at the edges of expansive flats near the deepest water adjacent to these particular zones. Pad fields still hold a few big fish and seem to produce a few super size bass as they begin to recognize seasonal change looming. Target the four days leading up to the New Moon at this time of year. Dark, calm nights offer late night bite windows that are shorter than the rest of summer, but numerous big fish feed during these short time frames. Slight late summer breezes after hot stable weather combined with mini fronts, slight change in barometric pressure and any cloud cover aid in triggering late summer bass during this two week time frame.

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As the start of fall turnover begins and oxygen begins to deplete in the shallows, big bass begin to leave weed beds, pad fields and shallow cover in favor of deep edges close to basin areas. Forage will also be found deeper, suspending throughout the entire system. Giant Bass follow and locate in a variety of depth zones. Calm nights with a slight breeze or change in wind direction that interrupt calm weather triggers bite windows during the fall turnover. Fish are locating all over the water column and in various zones throughout the waters you target. High winds aid in progression of the turnover. If early fall brings multiple windy days, this will speed the process and the fall peak time will arrive a week or two earlier. This factor will affect the time frame of actual turnover. Cloudy days with an incoming fall frontal passage are prime times to be on the water. Early evening and early morning periods during the turnover offer short bite windows to boat multiple big fish. Both moon phases produce but with water temps still in the 60 degree range and slightly dropping, I prefer the pre-new moon time frame.

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Heart Walk Foundation by daWn mClain Rarely do we get an opportunity to meet someone who truly makes an impact on a global level. A few years ago, I had just that opportunity when I met Penelope Eicher. My first impression of her was that she is a truly amazing individual, so articulate! Penelope is intelligent, engaging and passionate about those in need, but what sets her apart is her kindness. Her gentle spirit simply glows; you can just see it in her eyes. In this issue of View on Southern Utah, I wanted to share her passion with our readers. I hope you enjoy the opportunity to learn about Heart Walk Foundation, and if you have the chance to meet Penelope at one of their events or fundraisers, you absolutely should.

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vOsU: So, Penelope, please tell our readers about your organization.

pe: This is one of those stories of small beginnings. Heart Walk Foundation is a grassroots organization that started here in Southern Utah over ten years ago when my husband and I were in Peru and learned that an entire village was facing starvation with no place to turn for help. We knew that the good people in our community would want to help so the native Q’ero people would not starve. In the last ten years, our supporters have worked together to bring basic human services and sustainability systems - the first schools, trout farms, and greenhouses - to a number of villages in the most remote places of the Andes Mountains. Our presence in the remote communities has brought the attention of the Peruvian government, which has begun to provide critical services to the communities. vOsU: It truly is amazing what you have done for the Qéro people. On a local level, how do you impact our community? pe: Hundreds of residents of Southern Utah have been inspired by our mission, and responded to our calls to action. They volunteer their time both here in Utah and in Peru, they

donate thousands of dollars each year to fund Heart Walk Foundation projects in the Andes, and they donate personal and commercial items to create schools, greenhouses, and small-scale trout farms for the isolated villages of the ethnic Q’ero people. vOsU: It really does take a village – or Southern Utahans – to build a village in Peru! Tell us how you work with the Q’ero mountain people, and how do you develop projects? pe: We are partners with each Q’ero community and together we develop projects based on what they say they need and their ability to sustain them in the years to come. Every year, board members and other volunteers pay their own travel costs to meet with each partner community in the highland Q’ero territories. Because the villages lie at elevations over 12,000 feet, we must trek across the mountains from village to village crossing ridges as high as 15,000 feet in elevation. Because there are no roads, stores, plumbing, or electricity, we take camping gear and backpacking food for the week or more that we are in the remote villages. We sit down and talk with the leaders and the residents of each village to discuss the progress of the projects and the continuing challenges in their lives. Each community makes proposals, asking our partnership in building bridges, schools, trout farms, and greenhouses. They commit to doing all the labor and providing local materials. For the greenhouses, they provide the stone walls, roof poles, and doors. They ask that HWF supporters provide the needed funds for greenhouses

view on CHARITY vOsU: Speaking of accomplishments, tell us about your greatest accomplishments? pe: During our tenth visit in 2013 we witnessed a powerful change in the hearts of the people. Having lived on the edge of crop disaster for years, in 2013 we witnessed a new sense of calm hope in the people because greenhouses are bringing them food security. The people are grateful and hopeful because Heart Walk Foundation helped to fulfill their longtime desire for schools for their children. Now they have confidence in their own capacity to improve the health of their children and grandchildren through the greenhouse and trout projects. Sustainability has become a blessing for all of their people, and the prospect of prosperity they have today has been an inspiration for their community. plastic, hardware, seeds, and tools to complete each greenhouse. We must listen to them with open hearts, ask questions, and set aside our cultural assumptions as we seek to be of service. We recognize that the Q’ero people know best what they can do to help themselves; our goal is to help and support them to do so.

vOsU: Honestly, you are an inspiration and a great influence to those around you here in St. George! Who has been your greatest personal influence? pe: Tim and I both feel that our parents were wonderful models of civic and social responsibility. They taught us to “pay it forward.” We have both taken that message to heart and encourage others to do the same.

vOsU: I know you just got back from a trip, and each year more locals have the opportunity to join you in Peru for a life changing experience. How did you find out about these villages so far away? pe: In 2003, Tim and I were on our second trip to Cuzco, Peru, when a Peruvian friend informed us that one of the remote Q’ero villages was at risk of starvation. They relied on growing potatoes at those high elevations for their only food source. When their potatoes rotted in the ground in 2003, they were compelled to eat their sheep, llamas and alpacas, which they relied on to make clothing. When those were gone, they would have no place to turn and would surely have starved.

We have been trekking to the villages yearly for eleven years now to assess needs and develop projects with the people. vOsU: How are your programs/services funded? pe: Our programs and services are funded exclusively by the donations of generous and caring individuals throughout the world, but mostly from Southern Utah. We have a giving community, and I am so proud of what we have been able to do together as an organization!

vOsU: What can we expect from your organization in 2014? pe: We are excited to complete another short documentary highlighting progress in the remote villages. We are exploring creative ways that interested people across the country can support our efforts in fun and meaningful ways in their own hometowns. We expect to expand the trout reproduction project. And, of course, we will provide more greenhouses towards fulfilling our promise that every family can grow a mountain garden. vOsU: How can others support your cause? pe: People can introduce this program to their friends by showing our documentary in their homes. They can sign up at our website for our free newsletter to learn more about the Q’ero people. They can contact us to discuss local volunteer activities as well as travel service. Currently we need

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The moment we learned about their desperate situation, we knew we had to help. Some very special friends here in Utah joined our effort, and Heart Walk Foundation was born. The next year the Q’ero leaders invited us to meet them in their territories, where few outsiders had ever visited. We felt a deep honor, and the relationship between HWF and the Q’ero villages began to grow into a strong bond.

MISSION Support the preservation of native cultures and earthhonoring traditions.

VISION Assist in creating sustainability in native communities that can serve as living models from which we can learn wholeness, balance, and harmony.

volunteers to organize digital photo files, update our list of supporters, and help at our downtown SG office a few hours a month. vOsU: What events or opportunities do you have coming up for the community to get involved? pe: Want to learn more? Bring your friends on July 25th to Sunset on the Square to see The Flyboys movie, we’ll be there with fun activities for the kids and photos of the Qéro people from our latest trip.

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vOsU: What else would you like to share?

pe: The public appreciates us and supports us because they know the funds are going directly to the projects that help the Q’ero people to achieve self-sufficiency. We pay our own expenses to visit the villages and keep our overhead low so donations can impact the lives of the remote villagers in the best way. We maximize every dollar, every donation and every minute our supporters volunteer. The other thing we’d like to share is – THANK YOU to everyone who has supported Heart Walk Foundation and the Qéro people, we appreciate the efforts our community has made to better the lives of others.

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