View on Southern Utah May 2014

May/June 2014 Complimentary Issue

Southern Utah View On

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Sunset on the Square

The Women of St George Recreation Walking Off a Cliff

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

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EDITOR’S LETTER we here at Southern Utah Magazine would like to thank all of you for your ideas and input about our publication. we have received many emails and phone calls telling us what you would like to read about and see.

I have been in awe of the Southern Utah community and am proud to cover the many cultural events as well as the community service that takes place in this area. we will be exploring many aspects of the recreation and beauty that surrounds us. thank you to all the businesses, organizations and writers that have supported us in the pioneer stage of this venture. your support is invaluable and we couldn’t do it without you. please keep the feedback coming. we love to hear what interests you so that we may include it in future issues. we are excited to announce the launch of a social media campaign with Awesome Adventures. we will feature a special contest exclusive to our readers. If you can identify the location on our cover, log on to Facebook, like our page and send us a private message of where you think it is. you will then be entered into a drawing to win an Ultimate Awesome Adventure vacation package.

12 lucky people will win an overnight stay at pinewoods resort in Duck Creek village and one night stay at big rock Candy Mountain. the package also includes an Atv ride, canyoneering trip, white water rafting and an Adventure Mountain Combo package. this is a package worth over $600 per person! the winner will be announced on June 5th. Make sure you check our Facebook page for the exciting video where the winners will be revealed. www.viewonsouthernutah.com

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CONTENTS

Cover photo by NICK SMITH OF SELDOM SEEN ADVENTURES

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Features

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14 Sunset on the Square 26 The Women of St George Recreation

26 30 30 Walking Off a Cliff

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

24 My Summer Adventure Spot 28 View on Travel

5 View on Charity

32 View on Healthy Lifestyles

8 Kanab, the “Heart of the Parks” 9 Why I Love Southern Utah 10 View on Business

34 Is Homeschool Right For Me? 36 View on Safety

St George Chamber Lends Support Amazing Earthfest

Runway Fashion Exchange, a New Kind of Used

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Stormy Simon A Case Study in Conscious Decision Making Sharing your story Eclectic Cuisine View on Golf

Strike Your Irons & Hybrids Solid Every Time

22 DocUtah, Window on the World

Live “La Dolce Vita” with Uniworld in Italy Take it Outside

Scams That Made History

38 What Happens When I Die (part 2) 40 View on Youth

Is My Child Addicted to Video Games?

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The Top 10 Reasons I Ride My Bicycle March for Kids Springdale, UT Spotlight on Volunteerism

Focus on Judith Kapuscinski

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St. George Chamber Lends Its Support To Local Entrepreneurs

by JoeL DeCeUSter With the support of the St George Chamber of Commerce a coalition of successful business owners, city officials, educators and resource providers are joining forces to create Outlier Labs, a network of mentors, resources, and a co-working space.

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Ever Gonzalez, owner of Capital Freight Management and one of the principals in the organization said the goal of Outlier Labs is to help nurture home-grown entrepreneurs as well as attract outside talent into the area.

“We will help create opportunities for entrepreneurs to network, share ideas, and spotlight new startups that are trying to attract attention from the business and investor community,” he said.

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Outlier Labs also intends to act as a connector for local entrepreneurs where they can tap into resources from

other organizations such as the City of St. George, the Business Resource Center (BRC), Dixie State University, The St George Chamber of Commerce and many more.

Outlier Labs will initially be located on the ground floor of the BRC located in the University Plaza. It will contain co-working space with high speed internet, conference rooms and classrooms. Technical assistance and business counseling will be available from the onsite BRC partners. The space will be open 24/7. “We think the Labs will quickly grow out of that space and be expanding to another location,” Gonzalez said.

Each month, Outlier Labs will be hosting a startup/ entrepreneurial workshop where entrepreneurs will be able to network and hear from successful business owners from St George, SLC, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and many other locations.

Jill Elliss, Executive Director of the BRC, said the Outlier Labs is the next step in growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem of southern Utah. “We believe the synergy and collaboration happening in the Labs will draw out and energize people with good ideas,” she said. The ultimate goal of the organization is job creation and economic development.

For more information on Outlier Labs, contact Ever Gonzalez at ever@outlierlabs.com.

Joel Deceuster is the Director of Marketing for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce.

He can be reached at joel@stgeorgechamber.com.

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MAKING THE DIFFERENCE Southern Utah Nonprofits; Successful & Giving Back to the Community – Amazing Earthfest

here at view on Southern Utah, we have had the privilege to learn about so many truly impactful nonprofit organizations and the dedicated volunteers that make them possible.

the Amazing earthfest is a 501c3 nonprofit that produces an annual 7-day festival of learning, discovery, arts and outdoor adventure, featuring over 60 events based in Kanab, Utah.

RC: Each annual Amazing Earthfest creates opportunities for collaboration between local and state government, federal land management agencies, non-profits with interests on the Colorado Plateau, area businesses and community residents through program, sponsorship, and volunteer service opportunities.

VOSU: How did you get involved with your organization?

RICH CSENGE VOSU: How do you impact our community?

RC: Our educational, experiential festival supports community and economic development by helping make Kane County a destination for visitors seeking memorable experiences of the land and life on the Colorado Plateau.

VOSU: Tell us about your involvement in the community?

RC: I created the festival and our nonprofit organization with the help of volunteers and initial support from Kane County and the City of Kanab as a way to celebrate America’s National and State Parks, National Forests, Monuments, and Public Lands of the Colorado Plateau.

VOSU: How long have you been involved?

RC: I founded Amazing Earthfest in 2007.

VOSU: How are your programs/ services funded?

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I am excited to share this issue’s Focus on Nonprofits with our readers because it is such a great and important program and its founder is such a kind soul. I had the opportunity to meet rich Csenge about a year and a half ago during a Utah Nonprofits Association workshop. rich is a kind, soft-spoken gentleman that is a reflection of the endearing qualities one would expect if we had the opportunity to actually meet Mother Nature (should I say Father Nature in this instance?) herself. rich and his wife Doris lead the annual festival of learning, discovery and adventure, celebrating land and life on the Colorado plateau.

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www.AmazingEarthfest.com, or by calling me, the Director, Rich Csenge at 435-644-3735.

RC: In a variety of ways actually. State, Federal, and County governments, philanthropic foundations, regional non-profits, area businesses and individuals.

VOSU: What events or opportunities for the community to get involved do you have coming up?

VOSU: Tell us about your organizations’ greatest accomplishments?

RC: Amazing Earthfest has assembled more than 100 collaborating organizations and individuals that have produced an extraordinary variety of high quality programming for our events since 2007. During this time our attendance has grown 10-fold from 250 to 2500 and we hope to see continued growth of this magnitude year after year.

VOSU: That is exciting! That is a wonderful accomplishment for sure. What can we expect from your organization in 2014?

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RC: The 2014 Earthfest will present a fabulous line-up of exciting events for public enjoyment and adventure.

Organizationally, our non-profit is developing a strategic plan to transition from an all-volunteer effort to a staff that can sustain the important educational and community development work of our festival in building public awareness and appreciation for the perpetual economic benefits provided in rural

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Western communities by our nation’s magnificent National Parks, Forests, Monuments and Public Lands.

VOSU: VOSU readers live an active lifestyle, and I am sure they would appreciate the opportunity to visit the Amazing Earthfest, and to participate as well. How can others support your cause?

We did not inherit the Earth from our parents. We are borrowing it from our children.”

– Chief Seattle RC: Good question! Our goal is to share our mission and goals throughout Southern Utah and beyond. We offer opportunities to contribute financial resources, provide events, and engage volunteers at our website,

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Amazing Earthfest

RC: We have opportunities right now for internship, volunteer support, and assistance with organizing and production of the 8th Amazing Earthfest which begins on May 11, 2014 and will run for a week. Plus, we are always in need of volunteers to help plan and facilitate our programs and events year round.

VOSU: What else would you like to share?

RC: It’s a satisfying personal experience to contribute to the creation of a successful and growing public festival while connecting with the beautiful natural scenery of southern Utah. Attending the events of Amazing Earthfest is a lot of fun and creates delightfully unforgettable memories.

Well said Rich! Thank you so much for your time, and for sharing information on the Earthfest, it truly is Amazing! I hope all of our readers will visit this year, it is a one of a kind event and opportunity to celebrate the beauty that is Southern Utah.

May 11-17, 2014

Multiple Locations throughout the City of Kanab and Kane County.

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MISSION Amazing Earthfest, an annual public festival in Kanab, Utah, inspires and educates residents and visitors to value stewardship of natural and cultural resources on America’s public lands, and to explore responsibility to present and future generations.

V I S ion Amazing Earthfest enables people to experience and appreciate Earth’s natural systems, enjoy creative and performing arts, outdoor learning, discovery and adventure, in a celebration of National Parks, Forests, Monuments and Public Lands of the Colorado Plateau. Through this unique 7 day festival, collaboration between federal land management agencies, local, county and state government, national and regional non-profit groups, business and individuals creates educational and economic benefits for communities and visitors alike.

va l u e s Amazing Earthfest events encourage individual experience and community conversation to: explore scientific knowledge to discover shared values in conservation and land ethics enhance appreciation for the benefits that public lands provide understand natural systems and human impacts upon them help develop sustainable economies in the rural West promote appreciation for creative artistic expression that connects people with their natural heritage.

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Kanab, the “Heart of the Parks”

“The red dirt just kind of gets in your soul,” commented one old-time Kanab resident, as he gazed thoughtfully at the surrounding vermilion cliffs.

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By Ken Gotzen-Berg, Director Kane County Office of Tourism

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Most people passing through Kanab are taken aback by the sheer beauty of its setting. The red mountains surrounding the high desert community cut a stark contrast to the seemingly eternal blue skies. One journalist described Kanab as a “picturesque community where clear azure skies provide a stunning canvas for snow-white, billowy clouds.

It’s here that the clear southwest air is filled with the exhilarating scent of sage and cedar. Overhead, an incredible golden light bathes the distant mesas and the pinion forests nestled between the massive red rock cliffs. As often as I can, I’ll head to Kanab knowing that its gentle folk, spectacular mesas and slower lifestyle are awaiting my arrival.”

Southern Utah is gaining international recognition as a unique travel destination. In fact just this year, National Geographic named Kane County as one of the Ten Best Spring Trips in the world!! It can be easily said that there is no other place on earth surrounded by so many natural wonders.

Visitors can use Kanab as a hub to enjoy a myriad of recreational opportunities

in the area. Incredible destinations such as Grand Canyon North Rim, Zion, and Bryce National Parks, Lake Powell/ Glen Canyon Recreation Area, as well as the Grand Staircase Escalante and Vermillion Cliffs National Monuments, are all within an hour and a half’s drive of Kanab. And don’t forget about lesser known destinations such as Kanab (Angel) Canyon, Pipe Spring National Monument, Coral Pink Sand Dunes and Kodachrome Basin State Parks, as well as Cedar Breaks, Cedar Mountain, and the Kaibab and Dixie National Forest.

The area offers unsurpassed backcountry--people come from all over the world to hike “The Wave”, White Pockets, Paria Box Canyon, Peek-a-boo, Buckskin Gulch, Coyote Buttes – just to name a few of the magical areas.

If you’re not a hiker, but still want to see some incredible sights, there are several tour guides in the area to show

you around in ATV’s, jeeps, horses or ‘Hummers’.

Just about 90 years ago, Hollywood discovered the beautiful backdrops and rugged country of Southern Utah. Since then over 200 Westerns, TV series and full length movies were made in this unique area--branding Kanab as “Little Hollywood.”

Kanab has so much to offer that it serves as the “Heart of the Parks.”

You can come here and unpack just once, while you take in as much of the incredible surroundings of Southern Utah as you wish! Kanab will offer you a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere, awe-inspiring scenery and some of the friendliest people in the entire world.

Your vacation here will truly give you some great memories...off the beaten path!

For more information about Kanab please visit our website at www.VisitSouthernUtah.com or stop into our office next time you are in Kanab, 78 South 100 East, Kanab, UT.

Why I Love Southern Utah I love to spend time with my family and enjoy the outdoors. With so many beautiful parks offering anything from sand dunes to snow, red rocks to forest, and desert to lush greenery – southern Utah has it all!

– Linda Cothrun

What’s not to love about Southern Utah?

With the beautiful red rocks, desert plants and sunsets, it’s easy to fall in love over and over again. Where else can you go for a perfect day of hiking all day and see snow falling exquisitely over the rocks in late afternoon?!

– Dave Cothrun

Why I enjoy living in St. George.

Sunshine, sandstone and sublime views. Zion, Grand Canyon, the “High, Wide, and Lonesome”, ten thousand foot peaks to challenge legs and lungs, Cedar Pinyon forests that stretch forever. Geological and archeological wonders, off-roading, cycling, hiking, photography, philosophizing; every morning presents a delightful determination of deciding what lies ahead for the day. Does it get any better than this?

– Kendall Sorensen

There are so many reasons to love Southern Utah!

One of my favorite things about this area is the wonderful family events. There are so many things to do, see and learn!

When the weekend rolls around, all you have to do to plan some fun is check out the City’s website for what’s happening locally. With summer coming, I am so excited that my favorite event, Sunset on the Square (free summer movie series in Town Square Park) will be here soon!

– Dawn McLain

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Southern Utah’s Premier 7-Day Festival of Discovery, Arts, and Outdoor Adventure

Over 50 Free Events • Guided Adventures • Performing Arts • Lectures and Films Centered in Kanab, Utah

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By Sharna Rowe

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The first Runway Fashion Exchange was started in Idaho Falls by Dustin and Kim Cox in 2009. Eleven years ago Brent moved to Idaho Falls for a job opportunity and met Dustin and Kim. He helped them with their advertising when they opened the first store. The Runway franchise now has 20 stores across the West, including its newest store in Saint George.

About two years ago Dustin approached Brent and I about opening another store for the franchise. The offer was amazing, we would run the store and we could choose anywhere we wanted to go! We both have found a love for Saint George; I graduated from SUU and my family moved here from Denver a few years ago. Brent actually lived in Saint George for a short time before moving to Idaho. After visiting a few times for holidays and triathlons, we were hooked and excited to get back to the sun. We both love the amazing weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor life in Southern Utah so the ‘where’ was an easy decision. We drew up the plans, packed our bags and set up shop the beginning of this year in the Zion Outlet Mall with our new store.

We are so happy to be here and find a place we call home. We love being able to meet so many wonderful people every day. We have had such incredible support from our community already and I can’t wait to see what’s to come! We

would love to meet you, so stop in the store and make sure to say hi before you take a look around!

Runway Fashion Exchange is not your average resale store. We carry trendy teen and young adult clothing and accessories for guys and girls. We have prom dresses too! Everything in our

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store is 50-70% off retail prices! The majority of our store has been bought from your friends and neighbors right here in St. George. In addition, we keep a good supply of brand new items like jeans, purses, jewelry, hats, shoes, and accessories.

You won’t believe all the amazing things you will find, all at prices that you can actually afford!

FASHION EXCHANGE is all about! We love giving great deals to our customers. Seeing someone buy a shirt or pair of shorts that they love is how we really measure our success.

We’ve had some questions about how our buying process works, so here’s the run down:

I love this store! It’s a fun atmosphere and the selection is amazing! I always find something new every time I’m there!

– Nona M. Ivins, UT

We buy teen and young adult clothing and accessories for guys and girls. We look for things that have been sold in stores in the last two years and are in good condition.

Go through your closet and gather up those trendy items that you no longer wear but are lightly used. Bring them into our store freshly laundered. We will review your items while you scope out our great merchandise. Depending on the amount you bring in, it typically takes about 20-30 minutes to complete your buy and get you a quote. Then comes the best part; you walk out with CASH or get a higher amount in store credit! It’s up to YOU…. Cash or some new outfits?

Here’s what several of our customers have said about the store:

This is my new favorite store in St. George! I have found so much I like. The quality is top notch and the clothes are in great shape. I have purchased several things at the store and will make it my first stop when I am looking for an outfit or accessories.

– LaRae N. St. George, UT I love the variety the store has! I was seriously shocked at how low the prices were when I went in the first time. The prices can’t be beat!

– Kate D. St. George, UT

Runway Fashion Exchange can be found at 250 Red Cliffs Dr #0A, St. George in Zion Outlet Mall. You can contact them at (435) 216-7959, runwaystgeorge@gmail.com or via their Facebook page www.facebook. com/runwaystgeorge.

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Isn’t it great when you can get the current styles and name brands at a price that can’t be beat! That’s what RUNWAY

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Stormy Simon: A Case Study in Conscious Decision Making

By Nikk Zorbas Stormy Simon is a divorced mother of two. After her marriage ended she made ends meet with the support of welfare. While she doesn’t have a college education, she learned early on that she needed to be successful in order to provide for her sons.

So how did she become the top executive of a $1.5 billion company? I had the opportunity to ask her.

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Her response: “I made a conscious decision of where I was going to put my energy.”

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Stormy did some soul searching to figure out what she wanted to do. She came across an innovative new company called Overstock. com and after doing some research, Stormy concluded it would be the company she’d focus her energy on.

She applied for a position and was hired as a temporary sales agent.

At the time, Overstock.com was just two years old and Stormy was about its sixty-fifth employee. While the company was still relatively small, she had the opportunity to work closely with the CEO, Patrick M. Byrne.

Whenever Mr. Byrne had a task to be

done or needed help with a problem, he would ask, “Who wants in?” Stormy would be the first to shoot her hand up enthusiastically and respond, “I’m in!”

She was not afraid to offer help where it was needed. “I saw where there was a huge amount to be done, and I was happy to do it,” she told me.

It wouldn’t be long until Stormy was recognized as a valuable asset and a dedicated employee who deserved to be promoted. She rose from sales agent to Director of Business-to-Business, and in 2003 she created the Books, Music and Movies department, a division she spearheaded from its inception.

Stormy Simon then took over Overstock’s Customer Care functions.

She worked diligently to restructure the department by setting up crossfunctional teams, creating educational programs for agents, and implementing customer relationship management (CRM) software to improve response times. Under her direction the company gained traction for its superior customer service, and since 2007 Overstock has consistently ranked in the Top 5 in customer service by the National Retail Federation/ American Express Customer Service Survey.

From there, Stormy was named Chief Marketing Officer, appointed to oversee the direction of the company’s marketing and advertising department.

She wrote and produced Overstock’s

iconic television ads, which she often appeared in. She continued to climb the career ladder, and became the Senior Vice President of Customer and Partner Care. In 2013, she earned the title of copresident. It is a position she serves to this day.

As would anyone holding such a position, Stormy puts in long hours.

However, she does not consider herself to be a workaholic; she manages her time strategically. Demonstrating her appreciation for work-life balance, she takes time off for vacations and encourages others to do the same. Her philosophy is, “When you begin to feel grumpy, take time off. There’s always tomorrow. There’s always another 60 hours next week if all doesn’t get done, so there’s no need to stress.”

A typical day for Stormy is meetings, meetings and more meetings and answering thousands of emails personally. She enjoys going to work each and every day. “Each day feels like a brand new day,” she says. Stormy believes it’s important to feel happy and excited about your job, and that working should be fun. “Work to live, not live to work,” is her motto.

Employee input is key at Overstock.com.

All employees (currently numbering approximately 1600) are encouraged to submit their ideas, which are read and reviewed by their peers, without fear of retribution. “Our goal is to

work in collaboration, as opposed to working alone,” Stormy says, citing that the contributions of many minds are essential for the company’s evolution.

“We don’t all have to agree, but we do have to respect everyone’s message.”

The intention is for all employees to feel empowered and happy, and to feel like they’re part of a family. And having fun is an essential ingredient; the company even had rapper Snoop Dog perform at a corporate event.

Stormy Simon became the CEO of her own life and in the process, held an instrumental role in developing the Overstock.com brand into a worldwide online giant. She saw the opportunity, the company’s potential, and made a conscious decision to commit her energy fully with enthusiasm.

Stormy didn’t allow anything or anyone to distract her—no “Scattered Thinking Syndrome” there—and made herself available to embrace and help solve any problems that needed to be addressed.

In retrospect, she admits, “There were

many times I put the company first.

The opportunity was so great that I had to make tough decisions on how to spend my time. Being older and wiser, I’m not sure I would make the same decisions as the company is still here, and my boys have grown.”

Nonetheless, Stormy has been a great service to others, with a commitment to living with integrity. Most of all, she repositioned and empowered herself, and went on to succeed in bad times.

From a temporary worker to copresident of a $1.5 billion online

retailer, Stormy Simon’s meteoric rise demonstrates the power of conscious decision making.

Renowned Performance Trainer in the field of Business and SelfDevelopment, Nikk Zorbas passionately helps people dream big and release their potential from within. Nikk is also the Best-Selling author of “Discovering Your Personal Power.” To learn more visit www.DiscoveringThePowerOfYou.com

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Sunset on the Square

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2014 Season Kick Off Celebration

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With more than 300 days of sunshine in Southern Utah, there are plenty of reasons to get out there and enjoy your day! For seven years now, there have been even more reasons to get out there and enjoy St. George under the stars too! Sunset on the Square (SOTS) has become a staple for locals during the summer months. The Friday night FREE family movie series plays on a giant outdoor movie screen and is hosted by Write It Up! in partnership with the City of St. George. Led by Dawn McLain, the series has become known for its family friendly fun, prizes, movies and so much more. Town Square hosts the events held on the second and fourth Friday of each month May 23rd through August 22nd in the City of St. George. SOTS has been a huge success averaging close to 2000 attendees per event, and more than 4000 on special event nights such as On the Mark Nutrition Night when the movie Fly Boys will play.

SOTS will kick off the season with an extra special event this year. Radio

sponsor Cherry Creek Radio will present the Texaco Country Showdown before the first movie this year. The 33rd Annual Texaco Country Showdown is America’s largest Country music talent show. It’s designed to find the most promising country music talent in the nation and to give these performers a chance to launch their professional music careers. The Country Showdown begins each spring with over 450 local talent contests sponsored by country music radio stations throughout the U.S. Winners advance to their respective State competitions held at leading fairs and venues. Acts then compete for a $1,000 prize, the State Title and the opportunity to advance to one of five Regional Finals. It’s the last step before the prestigious, televised National Final.

The audience cheers on the Regional Winners, as they compete for the Grand Prize of $100,000 and the title of “Best New Act in Country Music.” Once again, this spectacular event will be part of the Sunset on the Square Season Kick Off Celebration. The local event is presented by KICK ‘N Country of Cherry

Creek Radio and will include a LIVE Remote. Last year’s event included all of the Texaco Country Showdown prizes PLUS Cherry Creek gave away a car.

Although they have not yet announced this year’s prize, it is sure to be a great one. The local radio company will also include a family safe Bull Ride and free line dancing lessons. Says James English, General Sales Manager, “The real prize here is the opportunity to showcase the wonderful talent that we have in Southern Utah. It is simply amazing what these folks can do, and it is truly our pleasure to highlight locals in a venue like the Showdown and Sunset on the Square.”

This year there are many great movies and special events scheduled. “I tell people, if you haven’t been to Sunset on the Square yet – you really need to go, I see attendees throughout the year and they are always checking in to see when the season will start so they won’t miss any of them!” explained Dawn McLain, Write It Up! owner and SOTS Event Coordinator. Our kick-off event will

feature the movie Babe after the Country Showdown. Then, June 27th, will be Nonprofit Night sponsored by the Utah Nonprofits Association featuring the movie Elf.

feature a well-lit booth for the Fly Boys so attendees have the opportunity to get a great photo of the Fly Boys actors and director even after the film has played.

One of our big events this year will be the On The Mark Nutrition Night featuring the Fly Boys movie. The movie will play at our July 25th event, the night before the airshow Thunder Over Utah begins. The entire evening is sponsored by the On The Mark Nutrition team who will host the Fly Boys booth as well. The film was shot locally and directed by Rocco DeVilliers who will be on hand to introduce the movie.

Rocco will also auction off signed props from the movie at his sponsored booth compliments of On the Mark Nutrition; the generous director also normally donates the proceeds to a local charity. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet a surprise actor from the film as well as the director. Both the actors and director will be available for photo opportunities and to sign autographs as well. On the Mark Nutrition will

The last event of the season will be our annual Chamber Night.

The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce, led by Gregg MacArthur, has been a long term sponsor and partner (as well as an avid fan) of the summer movie series. Chamber Night will be August 22nd and feature the movie The Blind Side.

Join us in Town Square Park, every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month starting May 23rd thru August 22nd. Come early to enjoy the park and carousel and to make sure you get the best seat in the house. The fun starts by 6:00 pm with food, vendors and fun including the Dealer Collision Water Balloon Challenge and conga lines, hokey pokey and more led by the event Master of Ceremonies, Dawn McLain and featuring Findlay Automotive’ s Kia Hamsters.

THIS SEASON’S SCHEDULE INCLUDES:

Sunset on the Square is sponsored by KCSG television, Findlay Automotive, Cherry Creek radio, on the Mark Nutrition, the Spectrum, the Independent, Family & Kids Magazine, view on Southern Utah Magazine, Utah public radio, the City of St. George, write It Up!, williams Services, riggatti’s pizza & the Dixie elks Lodge.

Sponsorships and Vendors Space Available NOW!!

For additional information about participating or sponsorship opportunities call Dawn McLain at (702) 860-2341 or e-mail dawn@writeituponline.com.

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May 23 – babe – Season Kick off – texaco Country Showdown Sponsored by Cherry Creek radio June 13 – Nut Job June 27 – elf – Nonprofit Night July 11 – Frozen July 25 – on the Mark Nutrition’s Fly boys Movie & event August 8 – Ghostbusters August 22 – the blind Side – St. George Chamber of Commerce Night Special events include: May 23 – Sunset on the Square Kick off Celebration with the texaco Country Showdown June 27 – Nonprofit Night Sponsored by the Utah Nonprofits Association (Discounts available for member vendors.)

July 25 – on the Mark Nutrition Night featuring Fly boys August 22 –St. George Chamber Night (Discounts available for member vendors.)

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Sharing Your Story

by JUStIN StUM

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Our memories from the past and the stories we tell are the threads that make up the tapestry of our lives and give our existence meaning.

Millions of moments, all stitched together one thread at a time, form a large mosaic we call our life. Each person is weaving their own story, their own narrative. Each one of us has a story and most individuals want to tell that story.

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When we share and reminisce of times past we help create a sense of personal and family identity. It also contributes to the establishment and continuation of values and beliefs. The retelling of our experiences can help us make sense of our lives and identify where we fit in the world.

Historical Perspectives In ancient times the Egyptians wrote and told their stories on papyrus scrolls.

More recently, Native Americans have etched their story in stone all about the landscapes of the Southwest. Today we share stories in a myriad of ways, both virtually and in person.

The nature of how we relate has and is changing and will remain ever evolving.

Social media has had a monumental effect, the world over, in allowing people

to tell their story. The average American spends thirty minutes per day on Facebook reading and posting. Sharing our lives is no longer bound by our local neighborhood but can and is broadcast instantaneously online.

Sharing Stories Builds Healthy Psychological Wellbeing

done appropriately, it also richens the life of those listening. The listener can relate to the experience and will store it away for recall when they experience something similar. Sharing and listening to life stories also brings the individuals closer and more intimate, as it invites authenticity and trust in the relationship.

Many if not all people have a yearning desire to share with others. Stories often shared as memories can help knit a family’s sense of uniqueness and connect them to the greater community. Remembering your story and your unique past experiences helps in solidifying your own psychological health. Research indicates that when we are unable to make sense of our past and find meaning in where we are now, we are more likely to be depressed and anxious.

Children with healthy self-confidence have parents that have helped them understand where they fit in their family.

These children also know the story of how their family came to be, what their family enjoys, and what the future has for their family. They come to know and understand themselves, building a narrative that strengthens their selfesteem and place in the world. This can happen when parents openly share and reminisce about past times and events that have happened in their lives.

I’ve seen that most stable families communicate and talk with each other effectively. Talking doesn’t merely mean “talking through problems.” Talking and really communicating with your family means telling a positive story about yourselves and speaking transparently to one another about your life. When faced with a challenge, healthy families, as well as individuals, simply add a new row of stitches in their life’s tapestry by relaying their experience showing them overcoming and working through the difficulty.

There are many ways to create and convey this sense of history and story: holiday events, unique family traditions, vacations together, neighborhood activities, even a ride to grab a favorite treat. The more unique the tradition, the more likely it is bring meaning and value to their lives.

Not only does this sharing strengthen the fabric of the teller’s life, when

The bottom line: if you want a happier and more emotionally stable family, retell the story of your family’s positive memories in addition to highlighting your ability to recover from the difficult ones. This process of retelling and remembering can help your family thrive for generations to come.

Sharing Your Life Story Begin by evaluating your own history of your own experiences within your relationships and family. If you have children, tell them about memories you have about them; open a photo album and share what comes to mind, it is through sharing that you bond with other family members.

Often our stories, the compilation of our experiences, is influenced by traditions we grew up with or are still living, such as unique and frequent enjoyable activities that happen in some

predictable manner. Tradition creates a framework of predictability which results in comfort and safety. These traditions can begin at any stage of your family life. These events serve many purposes and when understood more clearly can enhance, solidify and safeguard your

relationships and overall emotional health.

Seize today and share your experiences, your memories, and your past. Enjoy your journey, for you are the author of the next chapter in your life story.

Justin Stum is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in St. George, Utah. He is an author, speaker, and licensed therapist. Since 2001 he has been treating individuals, teens, and couples establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. He can be reached online at www.justinstum.com or 435.574.9193

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by heLeN hoUStoN CreAMer One of the many unique features of View on Southern Utah Magazine are the interesting themes. Each publication focuses on a given topic selected by its editor, Kathy Lee. When asked to contribute to this edition, I anxiously awaited the theme, which in turn would guide me in the direction

Orzo Feta Salad

of my recipe research. Without hesitation, I knew where I wanted this article to go upon hearing the theme would be “eclectic” fruits and vegetables. I hope you enjoy preparing the varied recipes below which contain one or more unique or unusual ingredients and/or preparation methods.

Yield: 6 servings

½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Salt and black cracked pepper 1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta) 2 cups sliced zucchini ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ cup pine nuts, toasted 4 green onions, sliced Curly endive Radicchio ½ cup Greek olives 6 lemon wedges 6 fresh rosemary sprigs

Combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Whisk or shake in covered jar, thoroughly.

Place pine nuts in a single layer in a shallow baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes.

Cook orzo in boiling, salted water until tender, approximately 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Immediately combine orzo with zucchini and toss lightly (this will slightly soften the zucchini). Refrigerate.

When cool, add feta cheese, pine nuts and onions.

Toss with desired amount of oil-lemon dressing.

Serve on curly endive and radicchio. Garnish with lemon wedges, olives and fresh rosemary sprigs. Refrigerate remaining dressing.

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Red Onion and Orange Salad

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Yield: 4 servings

4 ripe medium oranges, peeled (pay special attention to removing the white pith) 1 small red onion, sliced fine 2 Tbsp. raspberry vinegar 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 Tbsp. golden raisins (cover for 20 minutes in hot water, then drain) 20 black olives, pitted 2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds 2 Tbsp. almonds, blanched and chopped fine Sprigs of fresh mint to garnish

Cut the oranges crosswise into 1/4 inch slices.

Arrange on a serving platter and scatter the thin slices of red onion over the orange slices.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Spoon this dressing over the onion and oranges.

Sprinkle with the raisins, olives, sunflower seeds and almonds.

Garnish with mint sprigs and serve chilled.

This colorful salad is featured in tapas bars popular throughout Spain and the rest of the world. There are many variations of the salad such as replacing raspberry vinegar with lemon juice. No matter which variation is served, this salad is tangy and refreshing on a hot summer day, and should always be served chilled.

Pomegranate Poached Pears 4 ripe, firm Bosc pears 1 ½ cups pomegranate juice 1 cup sweet dessert wine, such as Muscatel or Riesling 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds ½ cup pomegranate seeds, ½ large fruit (See tip) 4 Tbsp. reduced-fat sour cream or low-fat plain yogurt 4 fresh mint springs for garnish

Yield: 4 Servings Peel pears, leaving them whole with stems intact. Slice off the bases so the pears will stand upright. Use an apple corer to remove the cores, if desired.

Place the pears on their sides in a large 3- or 4-quart saucepan or small Dutch oven.

Pour pomegranate juice and wine over the pears. Bring to a simmer over mediumhigh heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the pears are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 30 to 40 minutes. Turn very gently once or twice as they cook so they color evenly.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pears to a shallow bowl and set aside.

Boil the poaching liquid over high heat until the sauce is reduced to ½ cup, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Meanwhile, toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl too cool.

To serve, spoon 1 Tbsp. sauce onto each of 4 dessert plates. Place pear upright on each plate. Drizzle remaining sauce over each pear.

Sprinkle pomegranate seeds around the pears and top with the almonds.

Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream (or yogurt) and mint.

A delicate pear painted with the deep, garnet hue of pomegranate juice provides a striking finale to any meal.

Goji Berry Wild Rice Salad

Known as one of the super foods, Goji berries have become increasingly popular among the health food crowd because they are packed with antioxidants. These pink berries, originating in China, taste similar to cranberries and can be treated in recipes as any dried fruit.

Yield: 6 servings Combine rice, beans, Goji berries and peas.

Pour 2/3 cup vinaigrette over and toss.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon salad onto spinach-lined plates. Spoon beets on the side.

Drizzle remaining 1/3 cup vinaigrette on top.

Sprinkle with nuts Vinaigrette: Makes about 1 cup 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or red onion 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons orange or pineapple juice 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Whisk together all ingredients. Prepared ahead, refrigerate until serving time.

Mix again before using.

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2 cups cooked wild rice 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans 1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans ½ cup Goji berries 1 cup peas Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Salt and fresh ground pepper 6 cups spinach leaves 1 can (15 oz.) beets, diced ½ cup toasted pecan halves

Tip: To avoid the enduring stains of pomegranate juice, work under water! Fill a large bowl with water. Hold the pomegranate in the water and slice off the crown.

Lightly score the fruit into quarter, from the crown to the stem end. Keeping the fruit under water, break it apart, gently separating the plump arils from the outer skin and white pith. The seeds will drop to the bottom of the bowl and the pith will float to the surface. Discard the pith. Pour the seeds into a colander. Rinse and pat dry. The seeds can be frozen in an air tight container or sealable bag for up to 3 months.

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Strike your Irons & hybrids Solid every time Rob Krieger - PGA Golf Professional As long as I have played the game of golf (I started when I was 6 years old) achieving that solid, crisp golf shot, has always been one of the most satisfying feelings and is also what got me hooked on this crazy game. So whenever I struggle with my swing, I remember back to my days as a junior golfer and what I learned from playing with my fathers’ retired friends (Ray, Bob & Andy) just trying to make solid contact with the ball. These “dew sweepers” didn’t always hit it far but they showed me about how they got the most out their unique swings. So if you are topping, blading, hitting behind the ball or having inconsistent distances, this advice from my old friends might be of help to you as it was to me and still is today.

KEYS TO SOLID CONTACT: 1 - Weight Shift – In the back swing the weight needs to go to the back foot & then transfer to the front foot.

Ray would say that if you fell backwards on a swing that your game was going backwards too! Always move in the direction of your target and get all your weight on your front foot in your finish. That way your game is always moving forward and not backwards.

2 - Straight Left Arm in Backswing - Too long of a backswing with bending the left arm at the elbow causes the club to start the downswing and for the left arm to straighten prematurely out racing the body back to the ball causing a chicken wing and the body pulling away from the ball at impact.

Bob, who was Irish and a little rounder, would say that his swing coach “Budweiser” helped him from over swinging. He said he wasn’t worried about having a few extra pounds because he needed to keep a short backswing so all his power was compressed into a smaller area. That way he wouldn’t waste what little power he had.

3 - Strike Ball First THEN the Turf - Trying to have the club, ground and the ball all meet at the EXACT same time is very difficult to replicate even for a professional, so stop trying to do it. Aim for a spot in front of the ball for your club to hit and the ball will just get in the way.

Andy really didn’t like to take divots and with his Hogan Radial irons he couldn’t. He always talked about sweeping the ball off the turf and found that by brushing the ground after hitting the ball, it got up in the air. The club has loft, use it, you don’t have to help it up, even when swinging down on it.

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Drill 1 – Left Leg Only Swings with Hold – (For right handed player)

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1 - Start by taking your normal stance to the golf ball.

2 - Put right leg next to the left leg so knees are touching and you are on your toe of the right leg and all your weight is on the left leg. Ball will be off your front big toe.

3 - Take the club back keeping left arm straight & without losing your balance.

4 - Hold backswing position for 3 seconds.

5 - Swing down to ball, hit ball then turf and hold your finish for 3 seconds. No balance, then slow down.

view on GOLF Drill 2 – Towel Behind Ball – (For right handed player) 1 - Start with a wedge and place a towel behind the ball (about 3 inches or a 1/3 of the grip of your club).

2 - Put something, like a tee, 2 inches in front of the ball and take a normal stance.

3 - Start with ½ swings and work your way up to full swing, maintaining a straight left arm in backswing.

4 - Concentrate on weight going to back foot in the back swing.

5 - Start your downswing by shifting weight from back foot to front foot.

6 - Strike the ball without hitting the towel. Touch the turf & hit your object in front of the ball.

7 - Try other clubs. As the clubs get longer, your attack angle to the ball will be shallower so the towel should be moved further from the ball (e.g. 9I & 8I-4”, 7I & 6I/H-6”, 5I/H & 4I/H-8”).

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WINDOW ON THE WORLD

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by LANI pUrIrI AND ChrIStINA SChULtz

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DOCUTAH – the Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival produced by Dixie State University celebrates its 5th successful year in St. George, Utah. Documentary films entertain, educate, inspire, and broaden our horizons. This five day celebration of documentary film enables southern Utah and southern Nevada to experience people, cultures and worlds we may never be able to visit, and brings economic benefits to the local community.

nominated DOCUTAH as one of the “25 coolest film festivals in the world”.

Film festivals usually take many years to become successful. However, in only four years, DOCUTAH is quickly acquiring a reputation as one of the top festivals of its type in the world, celebrating the documentary art with parties and exciting events that are not to be missed. As a result, in 2012 PBS named DOCUTAH one of the “best small-town documentary film festivals”.

In 2013 the international industry trade publication Movie Maker Magazine

DOCUTAH is helping put southern Utah and Mesquite on the international scene. The DOCUTAH tagline – “Come for the films, stay for the scenery” encourages festival attendees to admire the brilliance of the magnificent scenery of the region, and visit the nearby state and national parks.

It is no surprise that an unusually high number of filmmakers attend DOCUTAH. Guest filmmakers have visited from around the world including Canada, China, Germany, New Zealand and Tonga. In 2013, DOCUTAH was honored to host his Excellency, Mr. Mahe ‘Uli’ uli Sandhurst Tupouniua, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Tonga to the United States.

In addition to being a lot of fun and a great place to mingle and meet new friends, DOCUTAH is also an important

part of DSU’s educational mission. It reaches out to both students and the regional community with filmmaker seminars and panels. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about the art of filmmaking and gain insight into the subject matter chosen for the films. Categories like music, environment and art lend themselves to special events which are presented throughout the festival.

Since 2009, more than 1,100 films have been submitted to DOCUTAH from over 70 countries. The festival has grown into a complex event staffed by more than 400 hard-working volunteers, who help DSU screen and evaluate the films

as well as run the festival. Volunteering for DOCUTAH is a fun way to meet people and we encourage community participation. Visit docutah.com/ volunteers to learn how to get involved as a volunteer.

DOCUTAH offers screenings throughout the year. Since 2011, films have screened regularly on the DSU campus, and in the community at Megaplex Theatres, St. George Veteran’s Center,

Many ask why the Raven is the festival icon. Legend and mythology state that Norsemen believed that ravens sat on the god Odin’s shoulders and saw and heard all. Ravens are intelligent, playful, curious, observant and creative. Ravens are also highly opportunistic and have learned to adapt to take advantage of whatever their environment offers. Thus DOCUTAH chose “The Raven Award” because similar traits are exhibited by documentarians as they create their films. Ravens are also found throughout the world, representing the international

scope of DOCUTAH. In fact DOCUTAH’s international fame has spread so widely that recently DSU was asked by the Prime Minister of Bhutan, a remote country in the Himalayas, for a special Raven statue for his desk as was his country’s national bird! A special Raven Award statue was commissioned and now sits proudly on his desk in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Every year, the festival takes place during the week after Labor Day. DOCUTAH 2014 will run for 5 days from Tuesday, September 2nd through Saturday, September 6th. The Best of Fest in Mesquite runs during the following week. For more information about DOCUTAH – the Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival, attending or volunteering, please visit www.docutah.com.

About the writers: Christina Schultz, DSU Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of DOCUTAH. She is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Dixie State University. Lani Puriri, DSU Community Outreach Director and Operations Manager of DOCUTAH. Lani currently serves as the Operations Manager for DOCUTAH – The Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival, presented by Dixie State University.

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The Eccles Fine Arts Center on the campus of DSU is the main hub for DOCUTAH, screening films in the university’s most elegant and comfortable venues. Screenings will also take place at a variety of other venues in St. George, Ivins and Kanab.

In addition, Mesquite’s DOCUTAH Best of Fest sponsored by the Eureka Community Initiative with screenings at Redd Hills Cinema in Mesquite will be held during the week following DOCUTAH. This provides a 2nd opportunity to see some of the best films that you might have missed. This rapid expansion of DOCUTAH to other locations is in response to strong local community demand for quality films that cannot be seen elsewhere in the area and fulfills the educational aspect of DSU’s mission.

Benja Thai Garden, Sunset Elementary, Sterling Court Assisted Living, Kayenta, Park City schools and the Salt Lake City Jewish Community Center. The Washington County Library, St. George Branch and DOCUTAH continues to screen films on the second Wednesday of each month.

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MY SUMMER ADVENTURE SPOT

by LILy vAN zANt Summer is almost here and that means it is going to get hot, hot, hot! Now is the perfect time to plan a little get away to somewhere cooler, and I know just the place. Picture it: A gentle breeze flows over you and the scent of pine fills your nose. Birds chirping happily and the calming swish of the river fill your ears. Up ahead you can see a cute little cabin waiting for you. This is a little slice of wilderness heaven; this is Big Rock Candy Mountain.

The first time I went up there I had no idea what to expect. I mean, everyone reads the brochures and sees the amenities and activities that are supposedly awaiting you, but they never seem to live up to the tri-folded promo. When I pulled up to the lodge I was instantly charmed. What a fabulous location! There is big mountain that towers over the main lodge and a big bear sculpture in the front lawn. When we got in to the cabin we found a clean room, nice bed and a killer view! I would soon come to realize that it wouldn’t have mattered how nice the room was, I was so exhausted from all the fun during the day I could have slept on a rock slab in the dirt!

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After we checked in we dropped our bags in the cabin and headed out to take in the scenery. We walked the grounds and saw an old west town and some kind of old water pump house, you know, the kind with the wheel; more on this later.

There was a lovely RV park, picnic area and a nice spots for tent camping. All of this was surrounded by beautiful trees, big mountains and the Sevier River.

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We headed back to the office to pick out some fun activities for our weekend, believe me, this was no easy decision. We settled on white water rafting and the Adventure Mountain Combo. The float trip, ATV ride, Canopy zip line, mountain biking, etc would just have to wait for another visit; I only had two days!

That afternoon we headed over to the old west town. It turns out that it’s not just for show, it’s for a show! The guides and resort employees put on a hilarious show using props, costumes and some pretty darn good acting skills. We were thoroughly entertained and my sides hurt from laughing. After the show we were taught a little bit about panning for gold in that neat old water pump house I mentioned earlier. We wrapped up the evening early with a delicious dinner at their onsite Big Rock Café.

The next morning we woke up early and headed out for our white water rafting trip. We were greeted enthusiastically by our guide, Stoney. We were educated, entertained and soaking wet before we left the shore. His humor and energy is contagious and we were all pumped for the ride. When you first set out on the river you get the feeling you might be in for a smooth ride because it’s so calm at first. But that doesn’t last long.

Before you know it you are racing down the river, spray in your face and your stomach in your chest! I’m sure the screams and giggles of me and my raft companions were heard for miles. I’m not sure exactly when it happened, but somewhere along the ride I got a smile that was plastered on my face for the rest of the day.

On our final day at Big Rock we set out for Adventure Mountain. The course starts with a walk across a cable bridge, quite possibly the most difficult “walk” of my life! The bridge requires balance

and patience, two things I don’t normally have a lot of. Thank goodness for the safety harness, not that I needed it in the end but it made me feel better.

Next you climb across the mountain using a series of hand and footholds until you reach the top where you are met with what I consider the prize. All of your balance and climbing skills are rewarded with a thrilling 400 foot ride down the zip line. I let out a resounding “Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!” all the way down.

sayin something! All in all, one heck of a weekend! Big Rock Candy Mountain didn’t just live up to the tri-fold brochure, it exceeded it. The location is perfect, the staff is awesome and activities they offer are second to none. Big Rock Candy Mountain has become my summer adventure get away, maybe it will become yours too!

That night we stayed up late BBQing with the campers and RV park customers. We exchanged stories about our day and raved about the resort. The RV park customers said it beats every KOA they have ever been in, now that’s

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The Women of

St. George Recreation

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I didn’t realize what it took to make a Recreation Division and its events run smoothly until one morning when I arrived for my 6 a.m. opening shift at the St. George Recreation Center.

Expecting to come in to a dark, empty, quiet building, I was met with several of the race crew setting up for an event just hours away.

I suddenly realized that all the classes, events, tournaments, leagues and programs the St. George Recreation Division offers, do not just magically happen. We have eight areas that are headed up by incredibly dedicated, creative, and flexible individuals with one common goal; to ensure that each adult and child participant has a fulfilling and fun recreational experience that enhances the quality of life within our community. Three of the program areas are headed up by women, but each of the other program areas also has a solid woman in a major support position. I would like to take a moment to introduce you to these stellar women and recognize them for all they do.

The Special Event & Race area is run by Aaron Metler. His right hand is Anilee Bundy, who has her education in Parks, Recreation & Tourism and serves as a river guide during the slower race months. She helps pull together 14 run, bike and triathlon events and 3 more partnered events each year. Anilee is also instrumental in coordinating and promoting our Fourth of July

event, which includes a run, parade, carnival, and two additional State Park events.

Michelle Graves, our Youth & Sports coordinator, stepped in to her position this past October.

She had very large shoes to fill and has done beautifully, coordinating several Youth & Adult sports programs with dozens of teams in each. She is also a hiking guide for a local spa and holds degrees in Health Promotion and Management. She has increased our Youth Basketball program by 41% and Youth Soccer by 85% and has secured over $15,000.00 in sponsorships.

Nancy Martinez assists Clay Brown, the Softball coordinator. They organize over 20 tournaments each year. After 30 years as a biology teacher, she enjoys being involved with this aspect of recreation. Nancy was also a high school athletic director and has umpired softball at the recreational, high school and collegiate levels.

“Softball is the best job in the world, after all, what could be better than sunshine and softball?” is her philosophy. She swiftly solves any problem that arises with calmness and grace.

Kami Ellsworth is our Marathon coordinator, which is a full time year round job. She obtains sponsorships and fine tunes every minute

Myself, I’m the newest member of the team, working the front desk, because I love it so much, and also assisting Steve bingham, our dedicated leader who spreads himself too thin, but does, for the love of the Department. detail of the marathon, which is a huge undertaking, so that each runner and spectator has an exemplary time. Her tireless toil brings in substantial amounts of tourism dollars for St. George. Kami enjoys running, spending time with her family and shoe shopping.

Dawn Eide-Albrecht runs all the 29 youth programs and summer camps at the Tonaquint Nature Center and St. George Recreation Center. She is a never-ending source of creativity, patience and entertainment. She often tries out her crafts and games on her own children to see if they will be a hit. Dawn has also received 8 industry awards for excellence and innovation in programming. She has degrees in Recreation Administration and Public Relation & Tourism.

Jamie Bahlman is the second half of the Tennis program with Wayne Bullock.

Between weekly clinics, private lessons and over 15 tournaments a year, she still has time for skiing, tennis (no surprise), the wildly popular Pickleball and spending time with her family. Jamie, a graduate of Southern Utah University, does a tremendous job teaching youth

tennis and is a master at securing large sponsorships.

Kendra McArthur, who was unavailable at the time of the team photo, has been with the Recreation Department over 15 years and helps Chris Beckstead run the Recreation Center in every way shape and form. She assists with class schedules, assessing new programs, staffing and the ever-changing trends in recreation. The Recreation Center is the core of all for the Recreation Program areas.

Then there is Melea Adams, I refer to her as “the wise one.” She is the hub of information and resourcefulness and truly knows everything. She has been humbly running the show, if you will, for over 14 years as the main Administrative Secretary to Steve Bingham, the Recreation Manager. If anyone needs an answer to anything they go to her, and she obliges, regardless of her work load or the day. She previously spent 13 years working at the University of Utah, we are so grateful she is ours now.

Among all the women mentioned, there is collectively over 50 years of City experience, 15 degrees and an incredible amount of resourcefulness, dedication and knowledge. These are people who barely flinch in the face of change, agitated parents, challenging youngsters and unexpected woes.

We have exceptional women in our recreation division as well as remarkable

men. In an area where traditional male/ female rolls are deeply rooted, the Recreation Division has chosen diversity and placed exceptional women in these positions. It is an eclectic mixture of personalities and talents that result in a harmonious environment of people who work tirelessly to ensure that each person who participates in the Recreation Center has a wonderful work out, sports program or special event.

One of the Recreation Center mottos is “Get Out and Play!”, and each person truly works to the Nth degree so you really can flourish recreationally. We just happen to be fortunate enough to assist our community in creating an environment with a high quality of life through the proper management of facilities and program offerings. We exist because of them, not the other way around. Our hope is that you will come to our facility, take advantage of our unique programs and perhaps interact with some of these exceptional people I speak of.

One of the best things that can happen is to love coming to work each day. We are lucky, we all do!

helen Craven is the Assistant to the recreation Manager, Front Desk team Member and freelance writer. She can be reached at (435) 627-4578 or helen.craven@sgcity.org.

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Goldilu Despain assists Kelly Humphreys at our Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, or SHAC. Even though her educational background is in History and German, she remains Kelly’s source of support.

With an ever-changing lifeguarding staff and approximately 15 classes and events each week, she is a critical force in helping run the facility smoothly. The facility has approximately 75 part time employees, depending on the time of year, who are responsible for safety, educational programs, fitness, custodial and maintenance services at the SHAC and our outdoor City Pool.

From left; Michelle Graves, Goldilu Despain, Dawn Eide-Albrecht, Kami Ellsworth, Jaimie Bahlman, Anilee Bundy, Nancy Martinez, Melea Adams

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Live “La Dolce Vita” with Uniworld in Italy

by CeLeCe SeeGMILLer When people think of cruising the rivers of Europe, the Danube and Rhine often come to mind. They are often surprised when they find out there is a river cruise and tour offered in Italy. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection now features the Splendors of Northern Italy, Venice, Florence, and Rome. This itinerary combines the best of both worlds: the canals of Venice and a tour on land to Florence and Rome.

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This itinerary begins in “The Floating City” known as Venice.

What could be better than checking into your luxury floating hotel, Uniworld’s beautiful River Countess? Five nights are conveniently docked in Venice which allows access to all of the wonderful attractions this magnificent city has to offer. On the first day, local tour guides will lead guests through hidden alleys where tourists rarely go to visit the Piazza San Marco, Doge’s Palace, and the Rialto Bridge. The evening is capped off at the most memorable experience; an exclusive visit to St. Mark’s Basilica after hours.

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On day three, the ship departs for Chioggia for a visit to the walled city of Padua, one of Italy’s oldest towns. Here guests can walk in the footsteps of notable scholars like Galileo and Copernicus at one of the oldest universities in the world. A visit to the Basilica of Saint Anthony is included before the ship departs for Polesella.

In Polesella, guests have to choose between a full day excursion to Bologna with an exclusive pasta making workshop or a half day excursion to Ferrara the artistic hub of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and many more. Art or Pasta?

Decisions, decisions! Of course, it’s not a bad day when you have to choose between the two in Italy. There is a chance to

relax and unwind on Day 5 with a visit to Taglio di Po (Porto Levante), located on the Northern Adriatic Sea. The Po Delta Nature Reserve features 2 million trees of 150 different species and a delicious seafood lunch is included.

Passengers will savor the romance and magic of Verona on a full day excursion. Shakespeare made Verona famous and it has been an important city in Northern Italy for 2,000 years.

Verona’s most famous landmark is the pink marble Roman arena where many of today’s famous artists still perform. On the final day in Venice, markets, glassblowers, lace makers, and artists await on a choice of exclusive tours: “Do as the Locals Do” walking tour or a visiting a local arts center. Late that afternoon, guests say Ciao to Venice as they sail through the scenic Venice Lagoon with a Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner.

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On Day 8, say goodbye to the beautiful River Countess and board a luxury motorcoach for the land portion of the itinerary. The first stop features lunch in the beautiful Tuscan countryside en route to Florence where the famous Grand Hotel Baglioni awaits for two nights. Excursions in Florence include a guided visit to the Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo’s David. The walking tour offers a close-up view of Florence Cathedral, the Piazza della Repubblica, Pitti Palace and the famous Ponte Vecchio.

Italy is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and has given the world the gift of art, music, poetry, architecture, not to mention delicious food and wine. Uniworld gives their guests the gift of 12 nights in this scenic country worry-free. Having all accommodations, transportation, 29 meals, unlimited beverages, gratuities, transfers, 15 guided excursions, and 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites included in one price is an exceptional value and a wonderful way to discover Italy.

While Florence offers incredible works of art, it is also home to works of fashion: Gucci and Ferragamo. Fashionistas will have the opportunity to shop at some of the famous chic boutiques that line the streets.

“Che cosa stai aspettando? Vivere la dolce vita!”

- What are you waiting for? Live the sweet life!

Passengers bid farewell to Florence on day ten and stop in the breathtaking Tuscan countryside en route to Rome. Wine tasting and lunch await in Chianti at the Castello di Verrazzano before checking into the Parco dei Principi for three nights in Rome. In Rome, guests visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the Arch of Titus, the Villa Borghese, and the Coliseum on the Imperial Rome tour. The “Do as the Locals Do” walking tour includes the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and the Trevi Fountain. Of course, a visit to Rome is not complete without a tour of the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel.

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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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CLIFF

WALKING OFF A

By Jennifer Sullivan

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Southern Utah is an outdoor paradise and one of the most popular destinations in the United States for Canyoneering: an American term used to describe a technical sport that combines hiking, rock climbing and rappelling. Zion National Park is popular for canyoneering: it has the views, the waterways, and its vicinity offers immense diversity for canyoneers. From less technical slot canyons such as Orderville Canyon and Red Cave, to technical slots like Fat Man’s Misery and Eye of the Needle, the park accommodates all skill levels. The best times for canyoneering in Zion are June through July and September through October; avoid April and May’s cold showers and dangerous runoff without an experienced guide.

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Canyoneering is not physically difficult, but rappels can be tricky and dangerous and it is best to learn from an experienced guide. The sport’s popularity in Canyon Country has inspired outfitters to create trips suited for novices of all ages. Seldom Seen Adventures based in Kanab, Utah, specializes in taking visitors to awe-inspiring, remote destinations where they can take in the beauty of Southern Utah without the crowds. “We like to take visitors to unique places that everyone doesn’t know and most of all we pride ourselves excellent customer service,” Nick Smith of Seldom Seen Tours explains.

Narrow slot canyons can be obstacles and at times a canyoneer is forced to use techniques such as chimneying, which is putting pressure on both walls of the canyon to laterally move up or down. The sport

can require using hands, feet, shoulders, elbows, hips, thighs, and backsides to rappel and climb canyon walls. A sense of humor and a spirit of adventure can also prove useful for canyoneering. Seldom Seen Adventure’s customer, journalist Viv Bernstein describes her experience canyoneering: When I hired Nick Smith to create an adventure, I never expected him to push me off of a cliff. Then again, I didn’t know what to expect when I discovered SeldomSeenAdventures.net while planning a trip to southwest Utah in April. I knew I wanted to see the extraordinarily beautiful Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon, but I wanted to see something more of Utah too. As a novice hiker, with little sense of direction, and no appreciable survival skills, unless you count crossing the streets of New York City, I had no interest in getting lost in a remote canyon. I needed a guide who knew the area and my only instruction to him: I want to see something I would never encounter on those much traveled hikes through the national parks. And I want to live to tell it.

I met Seldom Seen Tours in Kanab, Utah and began our adventure with a half-hour drive; bouncing and sliding through sand so deep you had to speed to avoid getting hopelessly stuck. The hike began on a downward slope, walking over rocks, past the Junipers and weathered Ponderosa Pines. A breathtaking view of Parunuweap Canyon all the way to Zion National Park appeared grandly in front of us.

We walked until we reached the edge of a cliff maybe 150 feet high with the French Canyon below.

Did I mention my fear of heights?

OK, so Nick didn’t actually push me over that edge. Instead, he showed me the way and let me push myself farther than I ever thought I could. To my great surprise, I momentarily overcame those fears and climbed over the edge and down.

I still can’t believe I did it.

We climbed down another ravine and finally to the bottom and into a stream that took us deep into the canyon. Those nice new hiking boots we bought? No, they don’t repel water when you’re up to your knees. If you want to keep your shoes and mosquito-proof hiking pants pristine, don’t try canyoneering.

We walked for what seemed like miles through a stream that fed into the Virgin River. A snake, frogs, Monkey flowers and various other plants and creatures surrounded us. Lunch was a sandwich by the stream in a place that I can’t imagine many people had ever even seen before.

We walked some more until we came to Poverty Wash, a slot canyon with walls high above on either side. Think of the movie “127 Hours.”

That’s how narrow the passage was. We followed the canyon for a while longer and came upon bubbling sand in the stream. Nick dabbed his foot in it. It sank. Quicksand? Seriously? If Nick hadn’t showed us, I never would have noticed. And I might have stepped in it and disappeared – that’s how quick quicksand can be, apparently. I tested a foot and that solid looking mass felt like water.

Just after the quicksand, we came to a rock wall at the end of the slot canyon. It was time to turn around. That little fear of heights came back to me on the way up the cliff and I needed a calm voice and helping hand to make it up and over the ledge.

For more information on canyoneering in Southern Utah please visit www.pinewoodsresort.com/activities/ canyoneering-bryce-zion.

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I couldn’t have done it without Nick’s help. I’ll never forget the day I walked off a cliff, stepped in quicksand and challenged myself in ways I never imagined. And along the way, I got to see a part of Utah you won’t find in most books.

– Viv Bernstein, Charlotte, N.C. Journalist and adventurer-in-training

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TAKE IT OUTSIDE!

BY LAURIE NELSON-BARKER, M.ED, CPT

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I think I have gone rogue much to the dismay of my spouse, advisors and clients. On nice days instead of attending to business, I want to go outside and play. Worse yet, I want to climb on things, which at my age could be lethal.

My body talks to me a lot. It used to say, “Wow, that will be so much fun and your friends will be so impressed!

You can’t help but be popular.” “You are so cool!” Now it says, “Whoa, wait, WARNING, WARNING, ACL tear, shoulder surgery, hip replacement!”

“What are you thinking?” “Keep that up and you could experience death.”

Ignore those warnings too long and the consequences could be painful and permanent.

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If you have attended any fitness classes or worked out much in the last twenty years, you know that there are numerous devices available to enhance your workouts, some good, others not so much. Because I am such an outdoor enthusiast, I want to share some of my favorite outdoor equipment.

Whatever I use must be easily portable and functional. Also, I don’t overlook the obvious permanent structures such as park benches, steps, sidewalks and walls.

Medicine balls

A medicine ball is a weighted ball that can be found at most sporting goods stores. They are available in varied weights and sizes. They can be bounced, rolled, thrown overhand/ underhand and tossed over the shoulder. It is possible to get a great functional, core blasting workout in

a short amount of time and they are especially useful when working in small groups. Best of all, they are great fun.

My favorite is “Ralph,” named by one of my clients, a large yellow and black twelve pounder. I bought it because the guy on the box was hot, but Ralph has been a great asset to my clients’ workouts.

Suspension Trainers

You may have seen mysterious straps hanging from the ceiling in a gym or workout room. These suspension trainers are a great way to incorporate total body training into a functional fitness regimen. I love these because they allow you to move through various planes of motions while controlling intensity by increasing or decreasing the angle of your body. It’s simple physics.

The more I learn about biomechanics, the more I like bodyweight training.

Who knew physics could be fun? The portable version of suspension trainers can be looped over doors, beams or tree branches and they come in their own mesh bag. It is easy to transport them and it’s possible to add some high intensity intervals in between exercises.

It’s also possible for two people to use the same trainer as long as it is understood that neither person can let go at any time!

Hula hoops

Some of us remember the days when we could make a hoop spin around our waist. Even if that is a distant memory, hoops can be used for agility training, functional exercise, plyometric (jump) training, stretching and yes, even waist spinning. I love playing with hoops and my clients and I have laughed ourselves silly trying to recreate the activities of our youth.

Foam Rollers

Foam rollers are an essential tool to help alleviate post workout soreness. They are designed to facilitate myo-fascial release. The fascia (connecting tissue) is like sticky webbing that runs from head to toe. It surrounds muscles and other structures. If you can keep the fascia flexible and hydrated your life will be easier. Trust me on this and hey, the roller is made of foam (mostly) so what could be easier to transport?

So, next time you are headed to the gym on a nice day, you may want to grab some hula hoops and a flying disc or whatever else sounds like fun and take it outside. You may also want to include a few friends or family for extra entertainment and I promise not say, “I told you so.”

Flying discs

Some of the newer versions are like a Frisbee on steroids. I have a large yellow and black one (there seems to be a theme here) that has been the source of hours of entertainment for me. The throwing technique can be varied, such as standing on one leg or tossing it to the opposite side; this challenges balance and involves core stability.

Then, you can test your climbing skills when it flies over a fence!

Laurie Nelson-Barker is a partner of Boomers Rule, Personal Training and Lifestyle Fitness Coaching.

You can contact her at 435 632-0199 or email at boomersrule.net. For further information visit www.boomersrule.net.

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Is home School right For Me?

by DyANNA GorDoN

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Homeschoolers. Ten years ago the thought of a homeschooled family might have brought to your mind either a family of highly accelerated genius children solving world problems in their private homes or of a family of socially awkward children that did not know how to accommodate the basic rules of society. Today, these stereotypes are being shattered by the growing numbers of families that are choosing learning at home as the best option for their children. In 1999 the nationwide homeschool rate was 1.7% this grew to 4% in 2010; these numbers continue to climb despite the decrease in the total number of school age children. Here in Utah there were approximately 16,800 children homeschooled in the 2012/2013 school year. In Texas and California there were over 100,000 children homeschooled. Why are so many new families looking at home education?

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The reasons that I chose to home school are as varied as my four children. My children have been homeschooled as well as attended public school in the past. I do not homeschool because of a lack of love and caring by the local public schools. I homeschool because it is what is best to help each of my children develop and grow as individuals and as a family unit. I have children with various educational abilities from highly gifted to special needs. By educating my children at home I am able to customize the work and curriculum to meet them where they are and help them excel.

The two years my children were in

public school I just plain missed having them around. A six hour school day combined with almost ninety minutes a day spent on the school bus left us little time in the evenings for anything other than an hour of homework and dinner before bed. My children were slowly losing their love of life and learning as they lacked time to grow and develop their own talents and passions through play and independent reading. My peaceful children that got along and worked so well together also began to fight and quarrel. This occurred, I believe, due to spending scant time with each other and having little interaction with children of all ages and abilities as they sat in their age segregated class rooms every day.

My career as a midwife means that I often work nights, weekend and throughout the summer. Family vacations became rare. Much of my time when I was not on call for expectant parents was used up by mandatory school attendance. I also watched the love of learning disappear from my seven year old’s eyes as extensive coaching to achieve high test scores on the mandatory tests took up valuable classroom time. My children returning home has led to a higher level of achievement in the subjects that they thrive in and more individual attention on the subjects that they struggle in.

The time spent waiting in lines, on the school bus and doing additional homework is now spent learning, playing outside, reading, doing research

and personal self directed experiments and projects. In about three hours a day we can get accomplished what took eight hours in the local school system. They no longer squabble and fight and are able to play and associate with children and adults of all ages as the barrier of age has been removed from them. We can plan family outings in nature and to museums regularly when I am not working to better support their educational goals and inquisitive minds. They get more sleep, more time exercising outdoors, more time to read, additional time to learn instruments, master household chores and cooking, and serve those in their community.

My goal as a parent is to raise self sufficient children who love those around them, love to learn, and are not afraid of hard work. Homeschooling my children helps my family to best reach those goals.

The old days of selecting curriculum unseen from a catalog are over. With the internet the entire world of learning

is open to our children. Parents can find entire online curriculums for their children such as Starfall.com. They can also find resources in how to teach various subjects and entire lesson plans including projects, worksheets and accompanying videos. The state of Utah has recognized the needs of the states homeschooling families and now offers online charter schools that use state and federal education funds to pay for curriculum, events and even computers for children enrolled in various public online charter homeschool programs.

Some examples of such programs are Utah Online, K12, Harmony Ed, My Tech High and several others. These options help many Utah families provide the best individualized curriculum to serve their children’s individual needs.

One frequently mentioned “down side” to homeschooling is the perceived lack of social activities for children.

There is a stereotypical fear of rearing a socially awkward child due to lack of socialization with other children. These days that couldn’t be farther from the

truth. Southern Utah has a plethora of social and extracurricular opportunities including choir, science fairs, kick ball club, chess club, science clubs, family taught co-ops, homeschool park days, book clubs, fieldtrips and many more. Having a greater understanding of current homeschooling families allows the local community to support all children in their educational goals whether that is public, private, charter or home schooling.

DyAnna Gordon is the owner of Complete beginnings Childbirth Services. She is a Certified professional Midwife and Licensed Direct entry Midwife. For more information on parenting and childbirth, or to get in contact with DyAnna please visit her website www.Completebeginnings.com.

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Scams Made History That

By Jon Nerlinger In this issue, the focus will be limited to the largest investment scheme in the history of this great country.

Ponzi

Since the dawn of mankind and the establishment of monetary systems, swindlers, con artists, gigolos, gold-diggers, and other persons of questionable character have continually sought to separate law-abiding, decent folks from their money. Not by force, but instead, by the use of clever psychological tactics, manipulation, trickery, and in some cases, the promise of substantial wealth.

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We know that when they are actively seeking new victims, con artists rely upon the basic goodness and the trusting nature of the majority of people in our society. Toss a bit of gullibility into the mix and the con-artist has the perfect victim. Well, almost.

The last ingredient the crook looks for is that other, far less complimentary human trait known as greed. When all ingredients are combined, that victim, or ‘mark’, is ready for the taking and the con artist goes to work.

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Take, for example, one Charles Ponzi.

Yes, that is correct. He is the infamous and notorious con artist and cheater, whose namesake describes the fraudulent investment known as the Ponzi Scheme. (More on how the Ponzi Scheme works later).

Ponzi was born in 1882 in Parma, Italy.

He immigrated to the United States and settled in Boston. He also spent time in Montreal, Canada, where he continued to perpetrate his swindling scheme.

By the time of his arrest in 1920, Ponzi had cheated his victim investors out of

Madoff managed to find, cultivate, and cheat victim investors until his arrest in 2008. In many cases, folks had turned over their entire life savings to this fellow for the promise of a big pay day.

A year after his arrest, Madoff pleaded guilty to a plethora of federal charges.

He was subsequently sentenced to one hundred and fifty years in prison.

It is estimated that Madoff cheated investors out of sixty-five billion dollars.

He has the dubious distinction of having perpetrated the longest lasting and most successful scam in the U.S., and indeed, this case is on record as the largest financial fraud case in the history of this country.

an estimated twenty million dollars, an enormous amount of money. He was convicted and spent fourteen years in prison. Ponzi died in Brazil in 1949.

Enter Mr. Bernard (Bernie) Madoff. Born in New York in 1938, Madoff founded his company, Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, in 1960. He eventually employed his brother, his two sons, and his daughter. His wife was involved in the business as the ‘bookkeeper.’

Over the years, even as Madoff’s firm grew by leaps and bounds, numerous recognized experts in the field of securities and investments declared that Madoff’s numbers were falsely begotten, and literally, “did not add up”. Unfortunately, repeated warnings from these experts went unheeded by potential investors and by authorities.

We have all heard the old saying, “Borrow from Peter to pay Paul”. In the simplest of terms, that is how the initial implementation of the Ponzi scheme works. A sophisticated con artist convinces potential investors that he (or she) has discovered a once in a lifetime investment opportunity. He promises extraordinarily high returns in a very short period of time.

Using a fishing analogy, the lure has been tantalizingly dangled in front of the investor, who then ‘bites.’ The hook is in and the investor turns over a large sum of money to the schemer. The investor sits back and waits for the money to roll in. The crook takes in the money and goes about convincing more investors to turn their money over to him.

As more investors come forth with their money, the crook uses a portion of the monies from the second “tier” of investors to pay the first tier within the promised time period, thereby validating

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folks go on to tell friends, family, and acquaintances about this wonderful money-making investment, and in turn, those people cannot wait to invest their money too.

And so the scheme continues, with the crook taking in money, paying the previous investors on demand, and pocketing a portion of the new investor’s money. But the scheme gets complicated, and as more and more investors eventually want all or part of their investment money back, the crook scrambles for new investors to pay them. Many experts in the field have likened this scheme to a house of cards.

Eventually, the scheme will collapse.

his claim of tremendous earnings in a short time period. The crook also pockets a portion of the second tier’s monies. Of course, the first tier of investors is extremely happy. These

To this very day, scams and schemes are alive and well. Con artists continually refine both their skills and their schemes. When looking for that

(near) perfect investment vehicle, potential investors must exercise due diligence when determining the proper investment vehicle to suit their needs.

Remember the very old Latin phrase that says it all....”Caveat emptor”. Translation; “LET THE BUYER BEWARE”.

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

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What Happens When I Die?

(part 2)

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by beNJAMIN D. GorDoN, pCA

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Legalese in this article: • Trust – Property to which legal title and equitable title have been bifurcated, in other words, property which is being held by one party for the benefit of another party.

• Settlor – creator of a trust, the person or people who establish the uses to which trust property can be put.

• Trustee – the person or company having authority to act on the trust’s behalf, and having the duty to see that the provisions of the trust document are complied with.

• Beneficiary – a person who receives the benefit of trust assets.

One of the more common tools that people use to provide for what happens to their belongings after their death is a revocable trust, also known as a living trust. A Trust, in its most simple form, is created when property is given to one person, but a third person is entitled to receive the benefit of the property.

An example would be if Oscar were to give a piece of real estate to Adam, but with legally binding instructions that Bob

is to be allowed to live in the home. The home has then been given to Adam, in trust, for Bob. In this example, Oscar is the Settlor of the trust; he created it and established the use to which the trust property can be put. Adam is the trustee; he is the title owner of the home, and has a duty to follow Oscar’s instructions and allow Bob to live in the home. Bob is the beneficiary; he gets the privilege of the use of the home.

The twist to this arrangement, which makes a trust a useful substitution for a will, is that these three “offices” can all be held by one person. In other words, Oscar can give the home to himself as the trustee. He can set conditions about how it is to be used, such as that he (Oscar) is to be allowed to live in the home and can specify what is to happen to it after his death. Oscar is the Settlor, he names himself as Trustee, and he has directed that he get the benefit of the home, so he is the Beneficiary as well.

He can also name someone else to take over as trustee upon his death, called a “successor trustee.” He can name other beneficiaries, such as his children, to whom the successor trustee may be

directed to give the home upon Oscar’s death. In this way, a trust can serve as a substitute for a will.

To maintain flexibility, a Settlor can establish any rule he or she wishes for how trust assets are to be used; for example, reserving the right to take property back out of the trust, or to make amendments to a trust. If the Settlor has reserved these powers, the trust is commonly referred to as a revocable trust, or a living trust. A Settlor can also establish timelines or restrictions on when and if assets should be distributed to their beneficiaries. Common restrictions are to delay financial distributions until children have matured to a certain age of adulthood, to allow early distributions for the purpose of paying for education, purchasing a home or getting married, or to allow the Trustee to refuse to make distributions to a beneficiary who is suffering from active addiction to drugs.

There are several benefits of a revocable trust which make them attractive to people as alternatives to wills. For a will to go into effect, upon

There are two situations in which I strongly encourage my clients to use a trust for their estate planning needs instead of a will. The first is when they own real property in more than one

state. The probate process described above is only effective as to property located in the state where the probate is filed. If the deceased owns real property in a second state, a second probate (called an ancillary probate) will need to be filed in the second state to allow their personal representative to dispose of that property. This doubles the time and expense, and makes a trust that much more valuable, because it avoids the probate process in both states. The second situation is in the case of a couple with children from previous marriages. As I discussed earlier, because a trust is created jointly instead of individually like a will, and

because it can remain fixed on the death of one spouse, it can significantly reduce strife among blended families.

If you would like me to answer questions about your own estate planning situation, including reviewing existing documents or discussing recent changes in the law, please contact me to set up a free consultation.

Editor’s note: If you missed part 1 of this article go to our website at www.ViewOnSouthernUtahMagazine.com click on Past Issues, select the March/April 2014 issue and see page 10.

Benjamin D. Gordon, PC Attorney and Counselor at Law 20 North Main Street, Suite 311 St. George, UT 84771 Phone (435) 215-6975

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the testator’s death the will must be submitted to the Court and approved as the deceased’s valid will, through a process called probate. While Utah has an informal probate process that is significantly cheaper and faster than a formal probate, many families prefer not to have to deal with that process at all at the time of their loved one’s death. Additionally, because the will must be submitted to the court, it becomes a public document. This is not necessary for a trust. Immediately upon the death of the Trustee, the successor Trustee automatically has authority over trust assets. Because it is not filed with the court, the trust document does not become available to the public and a greater degree of privacy can be maintained. Additionally, a trust can be created jointly by two or more people. The default rule for a will is that it can be changed by the person who drafted the will at any time prior to that person’s death. This can lead to awkward situations. In the case of a second marriage, for example, a couple may decide they want things left in equal parts to each of their children from a prior marriage. After the death of the first spouse, however, the second spouse is free to change his or her will and leave everything to his or her own children. A trust can remain fixed after the death of the first spouse and ensure that their joint wishes are carried out. Finally, a trust can help avoid a guardianship. If someone without a trust develops Alzheimer’s or otherwise loses the capacity to manage his or her affairs, it can be necessary to petition the Court to appoint a guardian to manage finances. Trusts can be drafted to allow a successor trustee to take over upon the first trustee losing capacity, which can be triggered by something as simple as letters from two physicians certifying the loss of capacity, avoiding a costly, and sometimes slow, court process.

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Is my child addicted to video games?

by MAtthew ArrINGtoN

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This is a question I hear a lot. ”Is my son addicted to video games /computer games? How can I tell? What do I do?” According to Dictionary.com, the definition of addiction is as follows “The state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habitforming to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma.” Is it possible to be addicted to video games? Absolutely, just like people can be addicted to drugs, food, sex or gambling. Addiction in any form will eventually cause problems and begin to affect all areas of a person’s life, to include your physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.

In order for us to create and maintain a life of happiness, meaning and purpose balance needs to exist.

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I’m going to make a bold statement that will shock some parents. Video games aren’t inherently bad. That’s right, they can be an entertaining release that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people and personalities. Even whole families are known to participate in video game diversion together. However, appropriate boundaries need to exist to prevent video game play from becoming habit forming. In fact, although video game addiction typically starts during adolescence, it affects adults just as frequently. A recent TED Talks mentions that we spend over 3 billion (yes, billion with a “B”) hours a week as a planet playing video games.

Here are some warning signs to watch out for. For young adults or

adolescents, you may begin to feel as if they spend the entire day in their room.

A gradual lack of interest in visiting friends, getting out or attending social gatherings may soon develop. Studies show that this kind of behavior will eventually limit social skill development and the ability for these adolescents to function appropriately in normal social settings down the road. Other warning signs include fatigue (due to lack of healthy sleep), poor grades, lying, agitation and cranky behavior.

To better illustrate how to set appropriate boundaries, I will use the comparison of food. When wanting to be healthy it is important to eat the right amounts of nutritious foods to give the body enough energy for

the type of activity that the body will experience. Consuming a large amount of the same types of junk food, for example, could contribute to an increase in weight gain, lack of essential nutrients and other health issues.

Similarly, it is important to balance the free time that we have with a balance of different recreational activities. Reading, walking, going to a movie, conversing with friends, exercising and even playing video games can help contribute to a healthy recreational lifestyle. Also setting time limits or limiting access to video games during more constructive times of the day can help to increase your child’s productivity.

Setting goals or benchmarks of achievement which will allow a window of gaming time can also be beneficial.

For example, for some families, video games are only allowed on weekends. For others, video games are allowed during certain hours of the day after all scholastic work and

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I have even heard of a family whose housework directly correlates with the amount of time children have to play games. I.e., an hour of mowing the lawn or cleaning the kitchen will earn an hour of playing time.

Lastly, be sure to pay attention to video game ratings (similar to the movie rating system) to ensure that the video games that are being played are appropriate for the age range of children who are playing.

If you are a part of the large group of parents where video game usage is being abused, boundaries should be set immediately. Some helpful tips on how to get your child back into a more healthy routine include: 1. Incorporate physical activity. Exercising will help to release balancing and stress-combative hormones in the body, as well as assist in providing a deeper sleep at night as the body rests.

2. Get good sleep. Sufficient sleep will allow the body to repair itself and give your child the energy they need for a full day of activity, helping them to be more alert, responsive and proactive.

3. Introduce fun or new social activities for your child. This will satiate the social desire to connect on a shallow level with people online and help them to create deeper, more meaningful friendships. It will also help them to develop beneficial communication patterns.

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In summary, it is up to you as a parent and the dynamic that exists in your family to set guidelines for appropriate video game usage. Video games are not an effective substitute for one on one family time and cannot always be a helpful recreational resource. But, with appropriate guidelines and rules, video games can be a good motivator and even a fun pastime for the whole family.

Starting May 23rd, the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month (May – August), the City of St. George and Write It Up! will turn Town Square into an outdoor theatre.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy family films beginning at dusk!

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March for Kids

By Amy Bates

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On May 9th Cedar City and St. George will join with other cities in Utah to bring awareness to the needs of children in foster care by participating in March for Kids.

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Currently, there are over 2,700 Utah children living in foster care, with almost 300 of them right here in Southern Utah.

These children are removed from their parent’s custody through no fault of their own. They need a safe, loving place to call home while their parents work to be successfully reunited with their children.

Children in foster care come from all walks of life and are often the children down the street or classmates of your children. They want what all children deserve, a family.

Unfortunately, with fewer than 1400 licensed foster/adoptive homes in our state, finding a home for children that allows them to stay in their neighborhood, school or with people who have similar backgrounds or culture can be difficult. Many of these children enter care with a sibling, someone

who knows them like no other, or has cared for them when no one else did.

They are desperate to stay together and maintain these relationships.

While 40% of the children in foster programs return home, some need to find permanent homes where they can become capable of overcoming generations of poverty and abuse.

These are just some of the statistics for the children in our community who are in foster care. Children need someone to show them how to dream and teach them how to accomplish those dreams.

In addition to raising awareness for children in foster care we will also be celebrating the amazing families who help nurture, provide for and support these children and their families.

Mayors of both cities, as well as a member of the Paiute Tribal Council,

will be signing a proclamation declaring their appreciation to foster families in their respective areas. Utah Foster Care will also be recognizing and presenting an award to the Foster Mother of the Year from each city. Participating in the March for Kids event will give the community an opportunity to show their support to children in foster care in a way that will be visible and meaningful.

Please call Utah Foster Care at 1-877-505-5437 or go to www.utahfostercare.org for more information on the March for Kids or for more information on how you can help a child in foster care.

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2. It is convenient. I know how long it will take me and it does not change according to the time of day, roadwork or crashes.

3. It is pleasant. I never get stuck in a queue and I can choose to ride through parks and along the river. There are many amazing bike paths with even more amazing views.

4. It connects me with people. I can chat to my neighbors; I can pause when I see friends.

5. It is flexible. I can change my mind, add extra stops, fit in extra errands, adjust my day all very easily because journeys are predictable, there are no queues and no worries about parking.

6. It is fun. I love riding bikes; it makes me happy to move along by my own power. I love the daily miracles of balancing on two wheels and noticing improving skills.

7. It allows me to eat more cake without dire consequences for my weight. (This is my favorite reason) 8. It causes far less hurt and harm to other people and the planet than the alternatives.

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SPRINGDALE UTAH

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Baerbel Schmidt, the owner of Crystals and Creatures, spends every day behind a glass-counter greeting hikers and tourists on their way to visit Zion National Park. The store is well-organized and well-lit. The background music is a recorded flute track that is appropriate for a shop so comfortably New-Age. Gemstones and jewelry fill the shelves that line the walls, many with little notes detailing the specific healing properties locked within a particular stone. This is all very usual for Springdale, a formerly small mountain town that in recent years has transformed into something of a hippie-artist retail community. Crystals and Creatures is just one among many crystal shops— not to mention art galleries, restaurants, theaters, inns, and adventure-gear rental stores— built to attract the attention of nearly 2.5 million tourists who pass through en route to Zion every year.

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Despite heavy foot traffic, however, the town avoids feeling like a strip mall.

Springdale, Utah was settled in 1862 by Mormon farmers.

In the thirties and forties, the town attracted young male workers who helped build the tunnel to Zion as part of the New Deal. The men lived in what were known as Civilian Conservation Camps (C.C. Camps) making $30 per week, $25 of which had to be sent home to their families. The men of Springdale worked blowing out parts of the mountain with dynamite, finishing the project in July of 1930. The year it was completed, the Zion-Mount Carmel tunnel was the largest of its kind in the world.

Oscar Johnson was born here in a tent in 1933. He remembers these early years when the town was less developed. “I rode a saddle horse every day to work in the fifties,” he recalls, “4 or 5 miles, I borrowed it from the neighbor.” He has lived in Springdale his whole life, and his daughter and grand-daughter still work locally at Blondie’s Diner though they now live in Saint George. The town has a small local population, about 500 people, though Johnson admits that nowadays it can be a little harder to know your neighbor. “We know just about everyone, but it’s a little bigger now. You don’t get to know everyone like you used to.”

He drives me through the town, pointing out a restaurant where movie stars like Veronica Lake used to eat. He speaks fondly of the cliffs, telling me their names (Watchman and Eagles Peak) before he begins to point out all of the houses and stores he has helped build over the years. We start at the farend of town, closest to Zion, driving slowly down the main street and, to my surprise, out of Springdale. “If we had all weekend, I could drive up into the mountains and show you all the houses I built there too,” he says, quickly adding, “When I say ‘I built’ I mean that I had a team. We built these houses.”

It feels like Johnson has built, or has helped build, almost every single house and store in and out of Springdale, including Crystals and Creatures. He has literally built this town from the ground up, though he is careful to repeat his reminder that it took not just one person, but generations

Springdale, 1900’s of people working together to make an isolated section of desert into a thriving mountain community. He gives credit to all sorts of workers, paying special attention to the farmers who “used to grow crops right up to the road.”

Without the hard work of folk like Johnson, Springdale wouldn’t exist at all, let alone be prosperous. However, that does not mean that the struggle is over for modern business owners.

Twenty years ago, Baerbel Schmidt and her husband decided to leave Germany to undergo the long and difficult process of securing American citizenship. After over a decade of saving, learning English, and a two-year investment visa, Schmidt finally won the green card lottery, meaning she could pursue her dream of opening a coffee shop in the United States.

“There is only a possibility that you get a green card. They ask you if you’re educated well, whether you speak the language, whether you’re healthy and have enough money.

We played the lottery for twelve years. We cannot believe— after twelve years— we really win that!” Eventually, she acquired Crystals and Creatures after the original owners retired. “I thought coffee would be easy, but this is what I really wanted to do.”

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Schmidt says it was the people that drew her to Springdale, citing how friendly and helpful they were every time she visited. She attests that Zion has a potent healing energy.

“Every stone has a kind of energy,” she claims, “People ask why we are so friendly here. They ask if we have a drug!”

“Germany is a little colder,” Schmidt tells me, “You need more time to open a German person. America is more open than other nations. Germans only believe what they see. I’m not religious, but there is something you can’t see…”

Perhaps it is simply the red cliffs, and the people determined to live near them, that give Springdale its own kind of energy.

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“It is not all about money. People will purchase when they feel well. They come in maybe with a bad day, and go out with a smile and some happiness.” It is this mutual understanding that brings Johnson, Schmidt, and all of Springdale together in a unique community—- a community united by hard work, shared struggle, and an appreciation for natural beauty.

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

by DAwN MCLAIN Heading into the summer season in Southern Utah means that many of us will be out and about enjoying the many wonderful things to do locally. One of my personal favorite things to do is to visit the art village in Kayenta. There are so many wonderful things to do and see, and with the welcoming atmosphere, a casual stroll through Kayenta just does your heart and soul some good. Judith Kapuscinski has played a key role in creating the opportunity; for that, I say Thank You! Our Volunteer Focus this issue is on Judith Kapuscinski, a dedicated arts enthusiast and stellar human to boot!

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The Kayenta Arts Foundation (KAF) is a nonprofit organization that began in 2011. KAF strives to provide educational and cultural experiences that support and elevate the arts in our area. The organization hosts events from poetry nights to musical events and many art festivities such as the Kayenta Street Painting Festival in the Southern Utah area. The 9 member board dedicates hundreds of hours of time and expertise to KAF’s mission each year.

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For Judith, who is Chairman of the Board, community support and volunteering has always played an integral role in her life.

An attorney for the past 27 years licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Kapuscinski focuses on health care compliance and nonprofit governance; however, Judith does plan to retire in July. Judith’s work ethic and exuberance will definitely mean a lot more volunteer time for the future. Not surprisingly, she has been planning this for years!

In December of 2008, Judith and her partner moved to beautiful Ivins, UT. Wanting to give back to the community, Judith contacted several nonprofit organizations looking for that perfect “fit”. Though Southern Utah does have many wonderful organizations that offer valuable and vital programs and services, she did not find one quite ready to leverage her

skills, expertise and passion. In 2009, her partner fell ill with a very serious health condition, and Judith put her search on hold.

“Besides possessing stellar organizational skills and a deep commitment to the Arts, Judith is a genuine, kind, and humble person with a quick wit, and a keen sense of fairness. She is an example of generosity, and open heartedness to all.

Judith is truly a gift to our community.”

Jane Blackwell, Assistant Treasurer - Kayenta Arts Foundation One thing Southern Utah is known for is its generosity and support, and their experience was no exception. Judith was met with overwhelming support and kindness from the Kayenta community. Says Kapuscinski, “Words cannot express the support we received and continue to receive from the Kayenta community.” So, when in 2010, Terry Marten (Kayenta’s Developer) approached Judith and others in the Kayenta community about being involved in an arts foundation, not only did this seem like the perfect fit she was looking for, but it was also an opportunity to say thank you as well.

In fact, at the end of the first informational meeting, eleven community members left volunteering as the Board of Directors. Judith was elected Chair, and the rest as they say is history!!

Her dedication and expertise enabled the fledgling organization to Incorporate, develop Bylaws, Policy Statements, Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives, Directors’ Rights, Obligations and Understandings and receive their tax exempt status and Charitable Solicitation permit early on. (Whew!! Now THAT’S how you leverage a skill set and determined mind/ spirit!!) Kapuscinski believes the key to success as an organization rests on a strong legal and ethical base. “I think all of us involved with KAF are proud of the contribution KAF is making to the cultural landscape of southern Utah and of the opportunities it is affording local artists.” explained Judith.

“Kayenta is so beautiful and offers so much in the way of

MISSION STATEMENT The Kayenta Arts Foundation missions is to develop and create an environment that fosters diverse artistic endeavors for educational and enrichment purposes.

feeding the soul, working to enhance what it offers was appealing to me.” says Judith. Growing up in a loving, working class family Kapuscinski had all the necessities of life, but not much more. As an adolescent, she recognized that children living in a local orphanage were lacking many of the things she took for granted. Her family worked together to distribute clothing, food, and books to the children. It was that year that she learned the personal value of giving back and that everyone can always share what they have. Working with KAF is her way to share her passion and love of the performing and visual arts.

When I asked Judith what else she would like to share about KAF, she said, “My sincere appreciation for each of the Directors, co-artistic directors, volunteers, Ivins City, Terry Marten, and the community at large. KAF has surpassed my expectations, and this is due to everyone who has participated or given in one way or another.”

I have had the opportunity to work with Judith on several community events and projects through the Utah Nonprofits

Judith, I hope to see you on one of my strolls through Kayenta this summer. As I walk through enjoying my day, I will be thinking of you and how thankful I am for the role you played in providing me the opportunity to love and learn about the arts in our community.

What is coming up for KAF in 2014: The 2014 Arts in Kayenta is scheduled for Oct. 10th–12th.

Prior to the three day art festival will be lots of fun and performance events!

Want to support KAF? KAF is proud of the support it has received from the southern Utah area! You can financially support KAF’s general operations, specific events, or the new arts center. Volunteers are needed for our larger events right away, especially for the Art In Kayenta event in October. We elect new Directors each December and invite applications by mid-November.

Information on getting involved is available at: www.kayentaartsfoundation.org; www.kayentastreetpainting.org; and www.artinkayenta.org

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“Bringing a project like Kayenta Center for the Arts to fruition is time consuming and an enormous amount of work. Judith has literally spent over 500 hours working on the Center thus far, and we’ve just begun! Her humor, tenacity and commitment to helping bring diversity in arts to Southern Utah is an inspiration to us all.”

Garry Morris, Co-Artistic Director - Kayenta Center for the Arts

Association. She is always a joy to work with and has a lot of spunk and expertise to share. She has an attitude of gratitude that is infectious, and though she may feel like the lucky one, I can honestly say, we in Southern Utah are the lucky ones!

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