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EDITOR’S LETTER

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Dear Readers, It is hard to believe that this is our 6th issue, the end of a year bringing you View on Southern Utah Magazine.

We hope that you have enjoyed reading our publication as much as we have enjoyed publishing them for you. Here at View on Southern Utah we constantly see so many giving and generous people in Southern Utah.

We have enjoyed working with and getting the word out about all of the amazing non-profit organizations in the Southern Utah area.

Please remember to stop in and thank our advertisers, for without them this publication would not be possible.

The staff at View on Southern Utah Magazine wish you and yours a very Happy Holiday Season!

Please continue to send your story ideas to

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website at ViewOnSouthernUtah.com and follow us on Facebook to see additional current events that we could not include in this issue.

Sincerely, Kathy Lee Editor-in-Chief

November 1 – December 31, 2014 Volume 1 – Issue 6 Editor in Chief Kathy Lee Administrative Assistant Jennifer Hammond Copy Editor Cindy Biskup Creative Director & Magazine Design Steven Ruesch Studio SE7EN, LLC Contributing Writers Dawn McLain Phil Moulton Noelle Reymond Laurel Beesley Karen Monson Charlene Paul Lori Nelson-Barker Summer Slade Rob Kreiger Nikk Zorbas Celece Segmiller Donna Eads Web Design Trevor Didriksen The PC Guy Advertising Sales Kathy Lee Jennifer Hammond Advertising Email ads@ViewOnSouthernUtah.com Support Staff Bert Kubica Distribution Ron Wilson Published by View On Mesquite Magazine, Inc. 742 W. Pioneer Blvd, Suite D Mesquite, NV 89027 Office (702) 346-8439 Fax (702) 346-4955 General Inquiries info@ViewOnSouthernUtah.com

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CONTENTS

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Features

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10 Festival of Trees 20 A Most Wonderful Time of the Year

36 40 36 eSmart Camp for Girls 40 Creative Gifts

In this issue 2 Editor’s Letter 4 View on Business

26 Train Yourself to Travel 27 Spotlight on Volunteerism

Local Surgeon Travels to Botswana

6 View on Healthy Lifestyles

Your Dominant Thoughts: The Key to Your Success

Successful & Giving Back to the Community

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Why I Love Southern Utah Kokopelli’s Flute Playing Legacy G2G Ultra Run St. George Walk To End Lupus

30 View on Golf

Big Swing, More Distance... Do’s & Don’ts

31 Summit Mountain Resort 32 View on Travel

Burgundy & Provence

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Who’s Out and About The Spirit of Togetherness Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude Holiday Recipes

In our September/October issue on page 43, we incorrectly identified Ryan Gubler as Matt Gubler.

We apologize for this error.

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8 It’s Time to Find the Perfect Golf Gift 9 Why I Love Southern Utah 12 Southern Utah Nonprofits: UNA

Spotlighting Carol Golichnik

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Local Cataract And Glaucoma Surgeon Travels To Botswana To Train Ophthalmologists

By Summer Slade Dr. D. Snow Slade of the St. George Eye Center recently returned from a humanitarian trip to Botswana, Africa. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints donated a laser to a hospital there, and Dr. Slade was sent, as a glaucoma specialist, to train the country’s ophthalmologists on its use.

He also made recommendations for other feasible ways glaucoma treatment could be improved.

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There are two hospitals in Botswana that are equipped to treat eyes. There seems to be some additional private care in the largest cities, but the vast majority of people are treated

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by 6 doctors (none of them native to Botswana) who have been recruited and employed by the country’s government to care for its citizens. Glaucoma is widespread, and for a people who live almost exclusively by farming and ranching, vision loss can be crippling.

Botswana’s National Blindness Coordinator, Alice Lehasa, is making

an effort to educate the population about glaucoma and the need for early detection. Her motto is “whether you are 2 or 92, you have a right to sight.” Dr. Slade spent 3 days working to be a part of the solution. The first day was spent lecturing the other physicians about the use of the laser. Emphasis was placed on identifying the pertinent parts of the anatomy that would insure laser treatment would be successful. During the course of training he learned about some ineffective medications that were being used to treat patients and made recommendations about what was currently available that worked better, with fewer side effects, and at a similar cost.

The ophthalmologists then did some hands on practice with x-ray film.

On day two, the doctors treated 30 patients. Initially it was slow going, with treatment taking 30 minutes per patient, but soon they were averaging 10 minute treatments. On day 3 they treated 50 patients and all of the doctors’ demonstrated both comfort and competence with the laser. They asked good questions, indicating a grasp of the subject matter, and discussed some of their more difficult patients with Dr. Slade. The day after he left another 50 patients were scheduled to be treated.

At the end of the training, a “ceremony” was held to give certificates of course completion to the participating

physicians. Those in attendance expressed great appreciation for the generosity of the Church, saying that Dr. Slade had brought light and hope to the people of Botswana, and valuable knowledge to the physicians.

The people of Botswana were exceedingly warm and gracious. The patients in the waiting room, some of whom waited 3 days to be seen, clapped Dr. Slade a welcome and were happy to share their stories with him and to have their pictures taken. A couple of patients really stood out. One was a young girl named Carol. She is

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consistently check her peripheral vision to watch for vision loss and was grateful for the treatment.

day sitting with nothing to occupy her time. This really illustrates how visual impairments affect not only the patient but their whole family. The good news is that her whole family is now coming in for annual checks so that, should glaucoma affect any of them, it can be caught early and kept in check. Laser treatment in Botswana is especially valuable because it has the second highest rate of HIV/AIDS in the world making more invasive treatments a safety risk. Dr. Slade hopes that with better medications and effective use of the laser the physicians can slow the progression of glaucoma for those in Batswana affected.

Dr. Slade is a M.D, F.A.A.O Cataract and Glaucoma Surgeon at the St. George Eye Center 1054 E. Riverside Dr. Ste. 201 ST. George.

435-628-4507, www.stgec.com

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only 12 and has had vision problems for the past 2 years. She says she spends her time outside of school helping with household chores and reading “English� novels. This laser treatment is really a blessing to someone like her who is dealing with glaucoma at such a young age, because the associated vision loss is permanent. She was taught to

At the other end of the spectrum was Sinah. She is 86 and her vision loss is extreme, she can see vague shapes but not make out faces and other details.

She is now completely dependent on extended family because she can no longer do things for herself. She lives with her daughter, Grace, who had to retire early from teaching at the primary school in order to take care of her mother. Grace said that her mother is depressed and spends most of her

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Your Dominant Thoughts:

The Key to Your Success

By Nikk Zorbas As the holidays approach our spirits start to rise with the sense of goodwill and anticipation for the New Year, offering a renewed opportunity for positive change, achieving our goals, and becoming our best selves. For many of us this feeling is temporary and slowly withers away after the holidays as we regress back to our regular routines and habits.

Imagine if you could maintain your high spirits and conviction to change and grow all year round. What would your life look like? Would the book you’ve always wanted to write be a reality? Would you travel more?

Start that business you always dreamed of? Be in the best shape of your life?

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Have you ever set out with great intentions of accomplishing goals that would improve your life, and not followed through? If so, you know that intentions don’t always translate into action. Do you know why? Because the goal was never considered to be a top priority.

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Consider this: I asked a friend who was having some problems, “Would ten thousand dollars fix this situation?” He enthusiastically said, “Yes!” Then I asked if he could make ten thousand dollars in the next month. “Probably not,” he answered. I then said, “If you were dying and the only way to save your life was to come up with ten thousand dollars in the next month, would you find a way to do that?” Of course he said he would!

The point is, in order to achieve anything worthwhile you must give it a high degree of importance. Whatever you’ve always dreamed of doing, it won’t get done unless you consider it important enough to be a top priority in your life.

Charles Lindberg, the first man to fly across the Atlantic; Benjamin Franklin, whose inventions and writings im-

proved the lives of everyone; Pablo Picasso, who inspired the world with his masterpieces; they all gave great importance to what mattered most to them, and their goals became the focal point of their lives. No doubt they thought about their goals practically every waking moment.

So the question is what are your most dominant thoughts? What consumes your brain activity?

In today’s society people seem to be more interested in what’s going on with the lives in a reality show than what’s going on in their own life. They don’t seem to care that their kids are giving more attention to video games than their school work, or to developing social skills. If this sounds familiar, the focus needs to return to your inner circle, not what’s going on in an imaginary world or one that has absolutely no relevance to your own life.

I encourage you to identify what’s truly important for you to be, do, and have in your life. Mark Twain said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” I’ve discovered that many people have decided to forgo giving importance to their “why”; in other words, what would truly fulfill them, their true purpose.

To help identify your goals and your purpose, put some thought into why you are here. What do you want to accomplish in this life? What do you want to leave behind?

Here’s another way to think of it: Ask yourself how you would like to be thought of by others. How would you like them to describe you? Then consider what you must do to become that person. For example, if you want to be known as a thought leader in your field, then you must… what? What are the concrete steps you must

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don’t wait for the New year to start on your path to achievements—you can start right now!

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Each day set a goal, which when completed would make your day a success.

If the goal would take more than a day to bring to fruition, write down the date of its expected completion. Always have a deadline for completing goals. You can set a goal only if you also set a date for its completion.

Write down how you will benefit from achieving that goal, as well as how it will benefit others. This will help keep you motivated.

Narrow your focus. Focusing on too many things at once will only clutter your mind and overwhelm you.

Invest the majority of your time on the tasks that will add the most to your life. When making decisions, ask yourself, Will this bring me closer to my goal?

There are only two things you ever have to do in life; you have to die and you have to live until you die. What you do in between is up to you. You can be, do, or have whatever you want as long as you make it a priority. What you think about becomes what is most important to you.

That said, for the next 30 days pay close attention to your most dominant thoughts. Each night write down whatever you thought most about during the day, and see if your thoughts are being directed to what you truly want. We become what we think most about. Think wisely!

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Remove any distractions that attempt to hinder your growth and achieving your goals.

Always project energy when speaking about your goals and life’s work. When asked what you’re working on, refrain from using ambiguous words like “stuff.” Always be specific; this gives your intentions value and importance. Never downplay what you do and what’s important to you.

Consider your goal important enough that you will constantly redirect your thoughts to it. A tremendous amount of energy and potential is released when you give something the highest degree of importance.

renowned Performance Trainer in the field of Business and Self-development, Nikk Zorbas passionately helps people dream big and release their potential from within. Nikk is the Best-Selling author of “discovering your Personal Power” and has recently released his second book “discover your Business Power” now available on amazon.com. To learn more visit www.discoveryourBusinessPower.com.

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I T ’ S TIME TO F IND THE

PERFECT (GOLF) GIFT! By miChelle BrookS, ready GolF & Gear The holidays are coming and it is time once again for you to find that perfect gift. The one gift that will amaze and delight your special someone. The one and only gift that will drop jaws and reward you with squeals of excitement!

I would like to tell you about a few items that will take some of the guess work out of golf gift giving for you, all of which can be found at Ready Golf & Gear.

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The first is one of the coolest gadgets we’ve ever carried.

Gadget being a huge understatement as GAME Golf is a complete golf shot tracking system for personal use. GAME Golf is comprised of small tags that you pop into the top end of your grips. The tags work in conjunction with a small device that you clip on your belt or somewhere on your person which works directly with a computer interface or smart phone app. After each shot you simply tap your club grip against the device and, viola! You have just recorded what club you’ve used and tracked the shot! When your round is complete you can log in to the computer or pull out your smart phone and see every shot as you played it. Warning: This could be a very humbling experience.

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GAME Golf says that “your golf game is no longer a scorecard and a memory; it is now a living, breathing chronicle of your game”. I really thought that was a great way to put it. You are now able to go back over your shots to see where you can make improvements and lower that handicap!

of the green, pin high. It’s a huge green and you’re not sure how far it is to the hole. Well, your PT4 does! The green shown on the screen will move with you and show you the precise distance between you and the hole no matter where you are on the green.

In addition, GAME Golf allows you to share your stats, your awesome rounds and killer drives with your friends and family using social media or the GAME Golf website. You can even strike up a friendly competition with others using GAME Golf.

This is the best gift of this season. At $199 you’re probably not going to buy GAME Golf for the whole family but this is an excellent option for someone special who would like to improve their game and have a great time doing it.

The new PT4 is pre-loaded with 37,000+ courses, automatic course and hole recognition and all of the features of the previous Golf Buddy.

Number two on my list is a gadget. Golf Buddy has amazed and delighted us for a while now with their GPS range finders that don’t need to be plugged into a computer and have the courses downloaded or require a yearly fee. No way! Charge it up, turn it on and use it.

This season Golf Buddy has introduced the PT4. And she’s perdy! The new design is ultra-thin like a smart phone and boasts a huge four-inch, high resolution LCD display, a more responsive touch screen face and Dynamic Green View. What is Dynamic Green View you ask? Imagine you’re on the edge

At $399 this is a great gift for someone really special. I’m thinking maybe someone you play golf with a lot. Preferably a partner that you most often share a cart with. Catch my drift?

Last but in no way least there is always the lovely gift card.

Ready Golf & Gear has some nice plastic ones that you can load with any dollar amount. That being said, here’s a good gift idea: Send your friend out to get a grip! That’s right – give them a gift card that will cover the cost of new grips, pick them out and have Ready Golf & Gear put them on!

I hope this has helped you with ideas for your gift giving. May your drop jaws, amaze and delight all of your favorite people this holiday season.

We at Ready Golf & Gear, Mesquite Nevada, wish you the very best! Happy Thanksgiving! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah!

Why I Love Southern Utah When I first moved to Southern Utah from New Jersey 20 years ago at the tender age of 16, I hated it. I thought there was nothing to do and felt as though I had fallen through some kind of horrible time warp into the past. Little did I know that any attempt to leave would only result in the universe opening up to suck me back into this carnivorous hole at a rapid rate of speed – possibly, even faster than the speed of light. By leaving and traveling the country, showed me that there was no other place in this world that I would rather live, or raise a family. So after I became a mommy, I came home. Nestled in the shadows of Cedar Canyon I have met some of the most quality human beings I would ever care to encounter, and have created some of the most beautiful memories I dare to hold in my heart. At the ripe old age of 29 (again), I now know that the inspirational beauty that is “Southern Utah” is what brought me back, but the people here, are why I stay.

– Carin Miller

I can’t think of a better place for my husband and I to have started our lives together. Not only is St. George a beautiful area to live in, but it is a unique place full of opportunities to grow and involve yourself in the community. I love living here and no matter where our lives take us, St. George will always be our home.

– Chelsea Taylor

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I love Southern Utah for so many reasons. I moved here in 2008 to attend Dixie State and fell In LOVE! I love how friendly the community is; everyone is kind and takes time out of their day just to say a simple Hello. Southern Utah has great weather year round; fall is my favorite time of year here. The outdoor trails and hikes are easy for everyone in the family to enjoy. I love Southern Utah and I am glad I moved here.

– Stephanie Wall

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Make Festival of Trees Your Tradition

Salt Lake City, UT – For some families, the Festival of Trees has been a tradition for generations. For others, the Festival of Trees is a tradition waiting to begin. Start your Holiday Season with a tradition that will warm you from the inside out by giving hope to thousands of children from throughout the Intermountain West. Every penny (100%) raised at the Festival of Trees benefits children at Primary Children’s Hospital.

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The Festival of Trees is held at South Towne Expo Center, 9575 South State Street, Sandy, Utah, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. December 3 – 6, 2014. Tickets are available at the door for $5/adults; $3/children ages 2 – 11; $4/senior citizens. Wednesday, December 3, is “Family Day,” where six immediate family members are admitted for $15.00. Discount tickets can be purchased at most Zions Bank branches.

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“It wouldn’t be Christmas without Festival of Trees,” says Patty Knapp of North Salt Lake. Her family’s tradition of Festival of Trees goes back to 1971, the very beginning of the Festival. Mrs. Knapp’s mother, Beverly Flint, was one of the founding members of the Women’s Endowment Committee and helped start Festival of Trees. Over the years, Beverly Flint’s family has donated trees, wreaths, centerpieces, and made items for the Gift Boutique and Kids Korner. While Mrs. Flint passed away last year, her three daughters, her grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren carry on the Festival tradition.

There is laughter in Mrs. Knapp’s voice when she says that their family tradition includes a girls’ night out. “Our family reserves the Festival of Trees Opening Night just for the girls. No boys allowed!” exclaims Mrs. Knapp. However, the men in the Knapp family are invited to join the women when attending the Festival on the days open to the public and they have a great time. One year, a family trip was planned that would have taken them out of town for Opening Night. When the family realized the overlap, the trip was immediately rearranged so they could fulfill their yearly ritual.

Opening Night for Festival of Trees is Tuesday, December 2, and is by invitation only. Invitations can be purchased for $30, and admits two adults. (Babies or children under the age of 16 are not admitted.) Invitations can be purchased by calling 801.662.5957.

The Festival of Trees is organized by an 88-member volunteer board of women who work diligently throughout the year to organize this four-day event. These volunteers recruit hundreds of committee members; and thousands of volunteers donate their time to make items for the Festival’s specialty shops.

These efforts are led by Chairwoman, Marie Partridge, Kaysville; and Co-chairs, Kathy Bess, South Jordan; Shauna Davis, Salt Lake City; and Denise Garrett, Kaysville.

The Festival of Trees has something for everyone. There are over 800 trees, each with its own unique style – ornate, trendy, whimsical, creative, humorous, and sentimental. The Festival also features wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread creations, backyard playhouses, quilts, gifts, treats, activities for children, and holiday entertainment.

One hundred percent of funds raised at the Festival of Trees benefits children cared for at Primary Children’s Hospital. As the only fullservice children’s hospital in the Intermountain West, Primary Children’s Hospital offers cutting-edge treatment in over 60 subspecialties, from cancer to cardiology, and neurosurgery to orthopedics. The hospital’s 289 beds hold the most critically ill and injured children throughout a five-state area who require the most sophisticated medical care. In addition, Primary Children’s is one of only 12 Pediatric Trauma I hospitals in the nation. In 2013, the hospital expended nearly $13.2 million to cover 9,031 hospital visits by children in need.

Make the Festival of Trees a tradition! For more information, visit www.festivaloftreesutah.org.

Robyn Austin, Public Relations Chair: (801) 580-2073 rsastn@msn.com Primary Children’s Hospital Foundation: (801) 662-5967 www.festivaloftreesutah.org

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SOUTHERN UTAH NONPROFITS; SUCCESSFUL & GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY utah Nonprofits association By daWN mClaiN View on Southern Utah readers love the articles and information about the many nonprofits that work tirelessly to support our community and the many vital programs and services needed throughout Southern Utah.

What our readers may not know, is that there is an organization that supports nonprofits across the state of Utah to achieve success and sustainability.

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utah Nonprofits association - Chris Bray, uNa Chief executive officer

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The Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA) is a member based organization that provides resources, benefits and collaboration to unify, elevate and strengthen nonprofits in Utah.

This results in more efficient programs and services locally and thereby a better quality of life for all Utahans. In Southern Utah, the first committee to focus on the specific needs of local nonprofits began just two short years ago. Since then, approximately 60 organizations have joined and participate in relevant workshops, networking and vital collaborations that create the success and sustainability necessary to continue providing services to those in need.

Nearly all of the organizations featured in View on Southern Utah’s (VOSU) Making the Difference articles are members of UNA, and we are proud to share more information with our readers about UNA in this issue. For myself, I am especially pleased to share about UNA as Mike Gburski and I are the committee co-chairs. I have found my involvement to be one of the most fulfilling experiences I have had, and was glad to sit down with Chris Bray, CEO for an interview.

VOSU/DM: Chris, tell us about your organization?

CB: Utah Nonprofits Association is a statewide organization that works to unify, strengthen and elevate the nonprofit community. We have over 750 nonprofit and community members. We provide technical assistance, networking, training and membership discounts for our members and we advocate for nonprofits through public policy to let the community know the importance and impact of the nonprofit community.

VOSU/DM: What does that mean to our community in terms of impact?

CB: Nonprofits constitute 5% of Utah’s Gross State Product Revenue. We employ more people than the construction, transportation, publishing and utilities industries combined.

So while we have some tax benefits, we also employ people who are working to make their communities stronger. The largest nonprofit employer filing a 990 in Utah is Intermountain Health Care. The largest number of nonprofits are in the areas of human services and education followed by arts and culture, religious, animals, environment, international, and many others serving the state.

While Utah has many large and well-funded nonprofit organizations, over 67% of our state’s nonprofits report less than $100,000 in annual revenue; they have limited financial resources and rely heavily on volunteers. UNA

provides nonprofits statewide with critical services that include: affordable training for staff, board members, and volunteers; an annual fall conference; group purchasing discounts; technical assistance; one-on-one support; and networking events for nonprofit professionals. In collaboration with our regional strategic partners, we currently provide over 50 training and networking events statewide on an annual basis.

VOSU/DM: So obviously UNA is very involved in the Southern Utah community.

CB: We are. UNA has monthly networking or training meetings to support the nonprofit community in Southern Utah. We have team members [you and Mike] in St. George that coordinate our work here. That work, in partnership with a dedicated committee is an integral part of the UNA staff/efforts and keeps a pulse on what the nonprofits need in Southern Utah.

VOSU/DM: How long have you worked in the nonprofit segment?

VOSU/DM: How are your programs/services funded?

CB: We are funded through membership dues which support nonprofit technical assistance and member benefits. Our training and networking is funded through grants and contracts. We deeply appreciate the support we receive to help us get our services throughout the state by our strategic partners.

CB: I’m not sure I have a greatest accomplishment yet. I am excited about our newest collaborative work with our training partners. We are working on a one-stop website for all people who work in the nonprofit sector to easily find training resources available to them throughout the state.

The organizations hosting the training will list the training on the one-stop website and when a person registers for an organization’s class, a link will direct them to the organization’s website to be signed up. Training is such an important part of running a successful nonprofit. This tool will be key to nonprofits’ to meet their goals. This program was launched recently, and we are looking forward to its success across the state.

VOSU/DM: Speaking of success stories, who has been your greatest personal influence?

CB: Wow, so many people have made a powerful impact on my life. I would have to say my parents from whom I learned the value of hard work, perseverance, patience and the importance of a positive attitude.

VOSU/DM: What can we expect from your organization as we head into 2015?

CB: We are working on a Nonprofit Excellence Awards program to highlight excellence within the nonprofit community and the great work being accomplished. We are also working on a Nonprofit Board Leadership Certificate for those who are

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CB: I have worked in the nonprofit community for over 28 years and feel honored to work at UNA and with the nonprofit community. I have been working with UNA specifically since January of 2010.

VOSU/DM: I know you have done so much to help nonprofits. UNA will support nine workshops, eight networking events locally and a state wide conference this year, in addition to lobbying for the nonprofit sector. What do you think are your greatest accomplishments?

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The utah Nonprofits association is the umbrella membership organization for nonprofits statewide, created by—and for—people who strive for a stronger, more professional nonprofit community.

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To be the connector of nonprofits and communities in the delivery of nonprofit programs.

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To be the portal of nonprofit expertise, education, information, and benefits.

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To be the voice and promote the essential value of the nonprofit community.

interested in serving on a nonprofit board or already serving but want to know how they can make the greatest impact.

VOSU/DM: I know our readers will want to know how they can get involved to support UNA. CB: I personally invite readers to become a member of Utah Nonprofits Association. Their membership will help unify, strengthen and elevate Utah’s nonprofit community. Whether you are a nonprofit, business, government, or an individual, we can’t do everything our communities need alone. We need each other. We need to work together. I invite you to be involved in our local events and benefit from the amazing groups making a positive difference in your community.

Together we are stronger and can change our communities for the better if we work in collaborative partnerships.

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VOSU/DM: It is all about working together to create a world we all want to live and thrive in. Thank you to UNA for playing such an important role behind the scenes throughout our state to support the quality of life we have all come to enjoy.

And, thank you for allowing me personally to be a “Force for Good”.

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Why I Love Southern Utah Is there a place on earth that can provide a setting for the varied interests of a family of nine, a place where that family can feel involved, and a place where they can feel loved? Yes! That place is Southern Utah. I have lived in Virgin for over 30 years. I married and we started our family here. The number one reason for planting our roots here is the love we feel from the Southern Utah people. There is a feeling many tourists describe as they visit this area, but they can’t put their finger on what it might be. I know that feeling, and it comes from the small acts of kindness, the smiles and courteous behavior, and the heartfelt welcome that invites people from all over the world and all walks of life to embrace the love we share in Southern Utah.

– Gina & Sean Amodt

– Brielle Jordan

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Hi, my name is Brielle (age 3). I love St. George because my friends and family are here. I like going to my school to play with friends and learn new things.

My favorite thing to do is go to the splash pads. Its soooo FUN! My mommy takes me to so many fun things like the children’s museum and to play at all the parks.

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Kokopelli’s Flute Playing Legacy “No matter what his form or how complete our understanding of his history, kokopelli still brings wonder to our lives. The thin sound of his flute that once echoed off canyon walls must still be reverberating around the Southwest and through the ages.”

– Dennis Slifer and James Duffield, Kokopelli Fluteplayer Images in Rock Art By kareN moNSoN

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Long before Slifer and Duffield compiled their research in 1994, the humpbacked flute player Kokopelli was easily identified in images across Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Northern Arizona University professor Ekkehart Malotki noted numerous representations in Chaco and Canyon de Chelly and others scattered along the San Juan, Rio Grande, and Little Colorado rivers. In Southern Utah, Kokopelli is seen mostly as a stick figure often in a reclining pose as if playing to ancestor spirits in the sky.

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Today, the flute player is best known as a commercial icon that differs in appearance from rock images. Kokopelli is more than a flute player—he represents a mixture of legends and stories shared during ritual and ceremonial events often accompanied by the flute. As more people are drawn to explore rock art sites, they are learning the stories behind the images and experiencing flute music that may have accompanied the stories.

Legends and Stories In 2000, Malotki wrote, “The flute player rock art image originated in the Four Corners area, probably along the southern edge of Black

Mesa, north of the present-day Hopi villages.

This inference is based on the presence of very large concentrations of flute player designs (more than 175 at one site), as well as the figure’s wide variation of morphology, attributes, elaborations, and associations. While the specific reason for the creation of the flute player is unknown, such images were first created as early as A.D. 800 and in significant numbers by at least A. D. 1000.”

Researchers generally agree on when the images were made, but the associated myths and stories vary greatly. Kokopelli has been described as a trickster, a fertility deity depicted with an enlarged phallus, an insect, an anthropomorph with proboscis and antennae, a robber fly, a cicada, a trader with a bag of seed, and a kachina spirit.

In Rock Art of the American Southwest, author Scott Thybony, related a distinction that Hopi Tribal judge, Delfred Leslie, shared with him.

According to Leslie, Kokopelli and the flute player are not the same entity. Kokopelli is a deity sometimes portrayed as a kachina, a former human who has spiritual qualities.

Kokopelli is depicted with a crook or cane chasing girls. The flute player is Hahlanhoya, representing the flute clan.

Mark Nilsson plays his flute in Snow Canyon State Park on April 11, 2014

Zion Flute Circle at Green Valley Spa August 9, 2014

“Our religion, our prayers, that’s the way we’ve held onto the past.

Ruins and symbols on the rock, these are our claim to the land.”

– Hopi Tribal judge, Delfred Leslie, quoted from Rock Art of the American Southwest by Scott Thybony

In Internet references (http://kokopelli.info/page4.html), Kokopelli is described as the Hopi fertility god who distributed seeds and made women pregnant. Michah B. Loma’omvaya, anthropology consultant from the Hopi Bear Tribe, supports the seed distributing personage and explains that the fertility god is really Kookopölö, a Hopi Katsina who is often mistaken for Kokopelli.

Bob Rhees plays the Australian didgeridoo accompanied by Dave Ritch in Snow Canyon State Park, April 11, 2014

Flute Playing Legacy—Playing from the Heart

Flutes vary in size and sound. Bob Rhees, the group’s expert didgeridoo player entertains listeners with the deep tones of Australia’s native flute. Some members play a rim brown style instrument called the Anasazi flute as Mangels describes,

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Although Zion Flute Circle has no direct Kokopelli connection, it is part of a legacy. John Mangels, the group’s leader, describes the membership as some Native Americans, high school students, retirees, newcomers, and accomplished players who offer flute lessons through Dixie State University’s Continuing Education Classes and ICL. Formed in the mid-2000s as an offshoot of the Zion Flute Festival, the group claims 20-30 active members, meets once a month at the Green Valley Spa in St. George, and performs throughout the spring and fall. Mangels explains, “Most of our members play the Native American Flute. These (flutes) are grouped according to their fundamental note, for example F#, G, A. You can’t have just one flute, most members have flutes that cover the entire range of the musical scale.”

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Variety of flutes and musical instruments played by members of Zion Flute Circle

“This (flute) is modeled after the flutes that have been found in archaeological digs throughout the Southwest, including Utah.

Many have been dated to the 600 to 900 A.D. time period.”

By the end of 2014, the Zion Flute Circle will have performed at approximately ten events including the Kayenta Street Fair, Springdale Farmers Market, Snow Canyon State Park, and Pine Valley Campground.

Next time, when listening to flutes played in Southern Utah’s canyons and parks, let yourself slip back to when Kokopelli’s image was created, contemplate his multiple identities, let your imagination carry your thoughts skyward and listen with your heart to Kokopelli’s story.

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A Most Wonderful Time of the Year

off-Season in kane County

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By laurel BeeSley

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By early october the dramatic Southern utah landscape changes its personality, becomes something quieter and much more private as the throngs of tourists lessen and the three-digit temperatures gradually drop. For the outdoor athlete, and those who appreciate small town southwestern culture, it is an excellent time of year to be here.

By early October the dramatic Southern Utah landscape changes its personality, becomes something quieter and much more private as the throngs of tourists lessen and the three-digit temperatures gradually drop. For the outdoor athlete, and those who appreciate small town southwestern culture, it is an excellent time of year to be here.

Runners, cyclists, hard-core hikers, and climbers are just a few of the outdoors people who appreciate the cooler temperatures in red rock country. Outdoor adventure guides in Southern Utah are enthusiastic about the changed vistas of the late autumn and winter landscape. As the population of tourists dwindles, Nick Smith of Seldom Seen Adventures uses his precious new “free” time to go out exploring exciting new “never yet seen” locations; inevitably bringing along a few privileged clients who happened to call at the right time or stop by his shop in friendly Kanab. As he describes it, “our trips continue through the winter. Seeing the rock formations touched by snow is pretty awesome and provides some unique possibilities. I’ve taken people on The Huntress trip in the middle of winter and the parts of the trail that are like winding rock chutes are crazy fun, you just sit down and slide, and enjoy the view going past you, nothing like it!”

Conveniently near Kanab are additional off season must do activities.

Hiking the Coral Pink Sand Dunes.

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon may officially close on October 15th, but roads to various outlooks like Inspiration Point stay open until winter storms finally close the road from Jacob Lake. Will James, of Dreamland Safari Tours, promises that he can give clients an unforgettable Grand Canyon experience even after the gate closes.

“Toroweap Overlook, at 3,000 vertical feet above the Colorado River, doesn’t get snow so we do more trips to that awesome location in the winter than any other time of year.” Dreamland also finds that trips to the gorgeous and geologically varied Vermillion Cliffs are popular, offering a special wintry charm.

Zion is a year around hiker’s dream of towering pink sandstone canyon walls and trails with otherworldly views.

Near Bryce Canyon you can rent snowshoes or crosscountry skis, and follow trails to the rim for an unforgettable view of a winter wonderland.

Cross-country skiing in and around Kane County is a must do experience for every Southern Utah’s colorful hoodoo geography lover. Conveniently accessible from Kanab, is Cedar Breaks National Monument. Cedar Breaks is open all winter, except after heavy snowstorms. After the six mile Scenic Drive closes sometime in mid-November with the first heavy snowfall , it is transformed into a groomed trail through the Monument for visitors on skis, snowshoes and snowmobiles. Hardy visitors enjoying the exceptional views of vast red rock formations laced in snow can also expect a warm welcome and hot chocolate at the Yurt located at the north Alpine Pond Trailhead Winter Ranger Station. The Yurt is staffed by volunteers on weekends, weather permitting.

Conveniently near Kanab are additional off season must do activities. Hiking the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Coral

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Wildlife viewing is especially fine during the winter season.

Every December cooperative wildlife management organizations such as the Bureau of Land Management and National Forest Service organize a bird count tracking the movements of impressive species such as American and Brown Eagles. Beginning December 20th at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, tracking cards and great t-shirts will be waiting for participants. Volunteers for this important activity are needed. Contact Lisa Church at 435-644-1200.

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Pink Sand Dunes State Park in winter frequently provides visitors the rare opportunity of playing in sand and snow at the same time! If your family wants to bundle up and pet a horse nose, a sleigh ride at the nearby MacDonald Ranch in Alton offers sleigh rides and snow sledding accompanied by sincere family hospitality in the ranch house. Their Rockin’M Ranch House on eleven acres in Kanab has accommodations for visitors to stay, classic views, and cozy wood stoves in the dining and living rooms. Kane County boasts many western style Bed & Breakfast lodging offering visitors personal attention, and a special home style experience.

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The holidays bring special small town events to enjoy. On October 30th, the home-grown Symphony of the Canyons will perform a special concert (location to be announced), followed the next day by the Spooktacular Halloween Carnival at the Kanab Middle School. Begin your Christmas holiday season with a starlight visit to Winsor Castle, the historic fort at Pipe Spring National Monument. “Winsor Castle By Night” provides a once a year experience to visit the historic home at night, complete with Victorian era decorations and lite with oil lamps.

Enjoy fiddle music, chat with costumed

rangers and stop by the chuck wagon for hot cider. Symphony of the Canyons will play again at the annual Christmas Festival in Kanab, a traditional event with decorated trees, entertainment, vendor booths and a festive community dinner.

If you want to do something different, volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary on Thanksgiving or Christmas and have fun handing out gifts and love to cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, birds and even pigs.

You may even want to begin a new holiday tradition and celebrate in the remote beauty of Zion National Park. At the tranquil Zion Lodge Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve buffets include hand-carved prime rib, roast leg of lamb and other Southwest inspired dishes with service from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

For details on these, and other special events, like Kanab’s Parade of Lights, visit www.visitsouthernutah.com and go to Calendar of Events. A weekly blog on the website will keep you up to date on the many fine things happening in and around Kane County.

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Walk to End Lupus

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by Noelle Reymond

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The Lupus Foundation of America, Utah Chapter (LFAU) will hold its 2nd Annual St. George Walk to End Lupus Now, on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Vernon Worthen Park. The LFAU has held this same walk in Salt Lake City over the past five years and has raised over $150,000. The walk is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m..

Check-in and registration will begin at 9 a.m., To participate in this free walk, register online at www.utahlupus.org. A fundraising page can be created online when you register and raise money to support the chapter. If you raise or donate $25, you will receive a Walk to End Lupus Now t-shirt and a gift bag filled with goodies. There are additional fundraising prizes with a value of $150 and $750.

You can also register the morning of the walk.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans, more people than MS, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia and leukemia combined. Yet most people know very little about lupus. In a person with lupus, their body’s autoimmune system attacks healthy cells and tissue which can result in a variety of symptoms that range from mild symptoms like joint pain, hair loss and low-grade fever, to sometimes devastating symptoms like kidney failure, stroke and seizures. 90% of people with lupus are women, and it most often affects women of childbearing age, although it can affect any one at any age. Lupus is also more common in women of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent than in Caucasian women. There is no cure, no known cause, and no test to diagnose lupus.

The LFAU’s major programs include MAP (Medication Assistance Program) which helps lupus patients pay for life sustaining medications; HEAL (Health Education & Awareness of Lupus), a bimonthly educational program; and Social Butterflies, a monthly support group. Social Butterflies meets monthly in St. George to offer support to lupus patients, caregivers and loved ones. The chapter plans to expand the HEAL program to St. George in early 2015. The MAP program is open to all patients throughout Utah.

My favorite event every year is the Walk to End Lupus Now. It’s the one day a year my family and friends get together to raise awareness and give back to the foundation that has supported me since my diagnosis.

– Olivia, 16 years old, diagnosed at age 7

Noelle Reymond President & CEO Lupus Foundation of America Utah Chapter, Inc.

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The walk is a positive, uplifting event that brings together people affected by lupus in our community, some who have never met anyone with lupus. The walk raises money to support and grow our programs of support, education, advocacy and research. 90% of the money raised at the walk (and all other LFAU events) stays here in Utah to support the chapter’s programs and services. The other 10% of monies raised goes directly to research to help find new medications and a cure.

For more information, or to register visit www.utahlupus.org or call 1-800-857-6398.

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TRAIN YOURSELF TO TRAVEL!

By laurie NelSoN-Barker, m.ed, CPT My spouse, Mike, and I just returned from a two week cruise to the South Pacific. We hiked through a rain forest in Fiji, snorkeled our way through French Polynesia, biked around Bora, Bora and won a team kayaking race on a private motu.

(The fact that the opposing team’s kayak was taking in water was no factor, honest)!

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There are times my clients regret that they were not in better shape before their vacation, even if they anticipate lying on the beach sipping a refreshing beverage brought to them by a tan, svelte young man. The reality is that if you are not able to perform basic tasks, you may not enjoy your vacation as much as you had hoped.

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Often, just reaching your destination requires strength, agility and speed. Running through a busy airport while dodging other passengers who aren’t trying to make tight connections, can summon reluctant fast twitch muscle fibers that will be hesitant to come to your assistance if you haven’t acknowledged their existence for a while. Interval and agility training can help promote muscular endurance and reaction time.

In order to maintain good posture and avoid forward neck flexion and stress to vertebrae during your travels, it’s essential to maintain flexibility in pectorals to counteract the action of the back muscles. Strength and flexibility training can come to the rescue.

You may be required to climb stairs while wearing a backpack and holding an additional bag (cardio and strength training).

Lifting your bag over your head to put it in an overhead bin requires strength and in my case, muscular endurance and agility, as I sometimes must stand on the seat to reach it.

Just being able to sit in an airplane seat, requires flexibility. If you are tall, Houdini would be proud!

Once you reach your destination, you may be under the illusion that you can just lay around, but beware. There are often steps, hills and rocks to climb, small spaces to squeeze through and creatures with sharp, pointy teeth to avoid. In some cases, there are no sidewalks, handrails or elevators.

Streets and walkways can be made of various materials and may not be smooth. Riders of “Le Tour de France” are my heroes. It takes amazing skill and core strength to be able to ride on cobblestone streets while steadying the bike and drinking champagne!

Make the most of your vacation. Get out there and have fun.

Experience your trip first hand but make sure that you are prepared. Functional or travel training can help you enjoy life and your next “bucket list excursion.” If you don’t know where to start, call me!

laurie Nelson-Barker is a partner of Boomers rule, Personal Training and lifestyle Fitness Coaching. you can contact her at 435 6320199 or email at boomersrule.net. For further information visit www.boomersrule.net.

Spotlight on: Making the Difference – Southern Utah Volunteers Giving Back to the Community We Love – Carol Golichnik By daWN mClaiN Have you ever met someone and right from that moment you think, “Wow, I really like this person?” A few years ago, I had one of those moments when I met Carol Golichnik. Carol has an easy-going attitude, a friendly smile and a kind heart.

Like many of the volunteers we highlight in View on Southern Utah, we met at an event. We talked about events, nonprofit organizations and so much more!! From the get-go I loved her passion for giving back and she had the absolute best ideas and insights, I learned so much from her that evening – it was inspiring!! The fact is, I still learn a lot from Carol, and hope to continue that education for many years to come.

Carol is a member of the Utah Nonprofits Association Southern Utah Committee (UNASUC) and has been for more than a year now. The committee is made up of a group of 9 REALLY hard working, and quirky people. In late September the team took a 4 day trek to Salt Lake City for the Annual Conference and Strategic Planning for the Southern Utah Committee. During our planning, we gave some fun awards to the group. Carol’s award was for “Most Normal”, but as I write this it occurs to me that perhaps we should rename her award. Carol is always the one on our team that we can all go to for great ideas and advice. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience that we all benefit from and a lot of fun too!

She grounds us all, and more often than not, we need it.

Carol’s vast experience in the non-profit arena combined with her thorough understanding of organizational needs makes her an indispensable resource.

– Christi Wedig, former Executive Director Citizens for Dixie’s Future So, how did UNASUC get so lucky as to have a great gal like Carol on our team? Honestly, it was years in the making.

The natural beauty of Southern Utah is overwhelming and it draws people in. That doesn’t mean moving away and leaving a successful 30 year career wasn’t a huge leap. It was. But it’s one Carol embraced with determination and spirit.

Let’s face it; it’s easy to fall in love with the breathtaking scenery. Like air, you have to take it in, savor it, revel in it.

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Carol moved to Southern Utah in 1998. After living in LA, living in a smaller community made her feel that her efforts could actually make a difference. “Individual efforts can always contribute to change, but it is nice to actually see it.” she explained. “But the real motivation is the sheer passion I see in nonprofit staff and volunteers. Their dedication to the cause and its mission is truly inspiring.”

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I hope that everyone reading this article would please consider donating time and/or money to a local nonprofit organization.

Doing good not only feels good, it leads to more good. Let’s get some momentum going!

– Carol Golichnik

That’s exactly what she did. Having served on a nonprofit board previously, she was ready to put her business mind and expertise to work to help create a better community. Carol’s love of the land led her to seek out organizations that protect and promote our public lands. As one can imagine there are several to choose from in this area!

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Why pick one though, when you can pick a dozen, right? I completely understand this approach, there are so many deserving organizations and opportunities to serve that it can be difficult to choose. Organizations like the Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP), Citizen’s for Dixie’s Future, Southwest Utah National Conservation Lands Friends (SUNCLF), Friends of Gold Butte and the Amazing Earthfest kept Carol busy and engaged. In fact, she was recruited as a board member for GSEP and served for 5 years. “That experience really opened my eyes to the power of nonprofit organizations. Working with nonprofits has enabled me to see the dedication people have to make things happen in our communities. If we left all of this work to businesses, government or someone else we would never see the type of impact we do.”

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During that 5 years Golichnik could see board members become burnt out from the workload. Many nonprofits face the same issues, endless administrative duties, grant writing and reporting, fundraising, etc. Tasks can be daunting at best.

Carol recognized an inherent need many small nonprofits have in common – little to no paid staff. For many small NPO’s even a few hours each month from an experienced, knowledgeable professional can make an enormous difference.

In 2012 Carol started her own company, CG Nonprofit Solutions (CGNS). The company itself was borne from her philanthropic drive. Her business provides an outlet for Golichnik to apply her experience in the business world to the many challenges NPOs face. CGNS offers creative, flexible solutions to help nonprofits create sustainability and thrive.

CGNS provides back-office services for small organizations, bookkeeping, policy writing, grant searching, database management, human resources and other administrative tasks. This support allows board members the freedom to focus on their mission. Many of CGNS’s services either aren’t or can’t be provided by board members or staff because of time, resources or a gap in expertise. “My website promises that our services will be flexible, affordable and committed.

And I mean it. I become committed to the causes of my nonprofit partners. I generally contribute monetarily and through volunteer hours or projects. I apply this same ethic to other organizations I have a passion for that are not partners.”

Yes. You read that correctly, Carol is involved with other organizations too. (Remember the dozen mentioned earlier?)

Her love of land is just one passion she has. Over the years she has also worked with numerous social and human service organizations. She is as driven to help people be the best they can be as to preserving parks and public lands. Having had the opportunity to work with her many times, I can honestly say this is her true calling. The fact is she is always the first to roll up her sleeves and dive into a project. Working side-by-side with her simply empowers you to be a better person. And, fortunately it’s infectious! Anyone who had had the chance to spend time with Carol catches it.

Golichnik had been involved with arts groups such as the Washington County Arts Council and the Southwest Symphony. She has worked with social service groups like Recovery Outreach and Resource and Reentry. In addition, she is very involved with the 3 Corners Woman’s Giving Circle. 3 Corners strives to provide and promote change and opportunity for women in our region through the power of our collective collaborations.

The thread that binds all of these organizations together is the Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA). UNA is a member- based statewide organization that provides resources, education

and support for nonprofits of all types and size to create their own success. As I mentioned earlier she is a UNA Southern Utah Committee Member. Our small group planned 8 networking events, 8 different 4 hour training workshops, 1 focus group and participated in the annual conference and our strategic planning to prepare to do it again – plus more – in 2015. She is a vital member of the team and works hard to provide for the needs of our members.

Which brings me to the close of this article…..now that I have had the pleasure of learning more about what an amazing person and volunteer Carol is, I think I have a better name for her Award.

Ladies and gentleman of View on Southern Utah, the Award for Most Extraordinary member goes to Ms. Carol Golichnik!

Congratulations for this very well deserved and earned award Carol. We appreciate you!!

Carol graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. For 19 years she worked as a human resources professional in Los Angeles before moving to Southern Utah in 1998. While enjoying the beauty of the St. George area, she continues to work with for-profit businesses primarily as a human resources professional and manager of operations.

Email carol@cgnpsolutions.com Phone 435-632-2096 Website: www.cgnonprofitsolutions.com

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Big Swing, More Distance… Do’s & Don’ts Rob Krieger - PGA Golf Professional After watching the Long Drivers come to town and see them blast golf balls easily over 300 yards and more often blasting it 400 yards, I have a few suggestions that might help you get a little more out of your tee shot. Let’s look at the swing of one of the best Long Drivers, Jamie Sadlowski. Photo’s courtesy of the Long Drivers of America & Rob Krieger.

Do – Take a wide stance for balance taking a big wide turn. Lower the right shoulder below the left, creating more incline to catch the ball on the upswing.

Try also making the right hand stronger (rolling it to the right like Jamie). Left arm straight and right elbow faces out with slight bend.

Don’t – Don’t slouch or hold your hands low so the butt end of the club points below your belt line. Try to stand tall with the butt end of the club above your belt line. Don’t get your head in front of the ball at address, keep it behind at address, and through the swing.

Do – During the take away, drag the club low and long to the ground. Allow your head to tilt backward or move laterally as the hips turn.

Allow right elbow to bend but be away, off the body.

Do – Try to get your belt buckle and chest facing the target as soon as possible and letting the club lag behind the body. Your front foot becomes your post for the swing as you start down for which the body can turn around it. You must transfer weight from your back foot to your front foot. Extend both arms through impact, no chicken wing here.

Don’t – Need to have a bicep the size of Jamie’s to get more distance but it certainly helps control the club during his swing speeds of up to 150 mph. Most amateurs are between 70-90 mph. Don’t spin your left foot out during the swing. This is a very difficult maneuver to get right all the time. Just toe your foot out at address and this will help with speed at impact.

Don’t – Begin setting your hands too early as this will shorten your arc of the swing limiting distance.

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Do – Take a full turn so your back is facing your target. Get your weight off your front foot and load your right foot.

Let your left knee get behind the ball.

Place left shoulder and arm over your right leg but only go as far with your turn until you lose stability.

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Don’t – Attempt to get your left arm as high as Jamie’s. Big turns with no stability are disastrous. Most mortals do not have shoulder joint mobility to get into a position where the left arm is straight up in the air. Getting this club past parallel is also a problem for controlling the club. This contorts the body and you must have great flexibility and strength to recover. Better to keep hands shorter and the club parallel, or shorter, with the ground.

Do – Have a balanced finish. You can swing hard at the ball but if you are not balanced at the end of your swing you will not be consistent and you will constantly be looking for your ball off the fairway. Hold your finish for at least 3 seconds. Place your right shoulder over your front foot when holding your finish, with all your weight on your left foot and leg.

Don’t – Leave weight on your back foot or create the reverse “C”. This is very difficult and maybe easier for younger bodies but this crunching of the backs lower vertebrae will lead to back issues down the line.

Remember, these tips are for hitting tee shots off the tee while trying to strike the ball on the upswing NOT for iron, hybrid or fairway wood shots on the ground.

So Live Long and Go Deep! Good Luck and as always, Fairway & Greens! Rob

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Make A Memory To Last A Lifetime This Holiday Season

With the Holidays right around the corner, it’s time to plan those family and company parties. Why not do something special this year for those that you truly appreciate? The Summit Mountain Lodge and Resort is a scenic mountain resort overlooking the beautiful Brianhead Mountain.

It’s the perfect destination for a holiday party or retreat.

Inside you will find an elegant yet comfortable environment, beautifully decorated and impossible to forget. Our lodge is designed with hosting large groups in mind. We can accommodate up to 125 guests in style and comfort while at the same time providing a sense of tranquil intimacy. Summit Mountain Lodge and Resort is our home; we want you to feel at home, too!

Newly renovated, Summit Mountain Lodge and Resort offers a unique setting perfect for any event, meeting, or function. The Lodge and Resort boasts 70 acres of scenic mountain and woodlands, and combines a unique blend of rustic cabin-style charm with modern amenities which will add a down-home yet sophisticated ambiance to every occasion. The furnishings are lovely and comfortable, with every little detail carefully thought out – the perfect blend of man and nature.

Each Suite, Yurt, and Cabin is uniquely different and full of surprises…

We believe in being flexible and accommodating with our guests and each function is custom-tailored to suit you and your guests’ needs.

Whether it’s a family gathering where you “take-over” the lodge or a luxurious wedding where we do it all, our goal is to work with you and your budget to find the perfect getaway for your excursion. We also offer a wintertime favorite, horse drawn carriage or sleigh rides.

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Burgundy & Provence: The Perfect Vacation for Art Enthusiasts, History Buffs, Gastronomes, and Wine Connoisseurs Photo courtesy of Rob Krieger

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After twenty three years, thousands of miles, and more hotel nights than I care to count, I can honestly say I just returned from my best vacation yet.

For thirteen days, I had the pleasure of cruising on the Rhône River with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. We sailed through beautiful Burgundy and Provence followed by a short stay in Paris - too short, I might add.

This vacation of a lifetime began in Lyon, France where I boarded Uniworld’s newest addition, the S.S. Catherine. This luxurious floating boutique hotel was christened on March 27, 2014 and accommodates just 159 guests. Decorations include original commissioned and antique artwork alongside exquisite details.

A magnificent Murano chandelier decorates the lobby alongside a glass elevator, which features a waterfall cascading down one side. The S.S. Catherine is home to a signature Bar du Leopard, Van Gogh Lounge, elegant Cézanne Restaurant, cozy bistro, coffee and tea bar, swimming pool, Serenity River Spa, fireplace and fitness center. The S.S. Catherine serves highquality cuisine made from the finest ingredients. Daily visits are made to the local farmers’ markets and wineries so guests may enjoy gourmet dishes with local flavors for every meal. Combine all of this with the fact that Uniworld is the truly only all-inclusive river cruise company and you have the best of the best.

Guests sailing with Uniworld have their choice of several tour options each day (all included of course). The tours are based on activity level and special interests. I never thought I would be kayaking under the arches of the twothousand-year-old UNESCO -designated Pont du Gard (a Roman aqueduct) on the Gardon River or hiking to the top of a vineyard for a stunning view of the Rhône River Valley. In Lyon I discovered - La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière.

Fourvière is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, who saved the city of Lyon from a cholera epidemic sweeping Europe in 1643. Perched on top of the Fourvière hill, the basilica sits impressively over the city of Lyon, from where it can be seen from many vantage points and has become a symbol of the city. To me, Fourvière was more impressive than any of the other cathedrals we visited including Notre-Dame de Paris.

Located in the heart of Burgundy, Chalon-sur-Saône is the center of the French wine trade and their wines are celebrated around the world and onboard Uniworld. It was here I had the pleasure of visiting Beaune followed by a visit to Chateau de Rully, a castle from the 12th century. We were greeted

by Count Raoul de Ternay in his wine cave where he hosted a tasting from his vineyard followed by a traditional French luncheon served by his beautiful wife. I discovered what real Beef Bourguignon tasted like and it was one of my favorite meals. Before we left,

the count treated our group to a tour of his impressive castle.

Viviers welcomed us with a lovely organ recital in the St. Vincent Cathedral. We enjoyed music composed by Bach, Puccini, and Handel. Viviers was founded in the fifth century and stone houses that date back to the Middle Ages still line the tiny streets today. Our group had the pleasure of touring the private home of our tour guide Francis who treated us to a wine and cheese reception on her rooftop garden where colorful flowers and olive trees were abundant.

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PhoTo CourTeSy oF uNiWorld BouTiQue riVer CruiSeS Our next stop was Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Avignon is also known as “City of the Popes” because seven fourteenth-century popes resided here during a turbulent period in church history. Our walking tour led to a synagogue, hidden alleys, secrets squares, and a park overlooking the city and the river.

I fell in love with Provence as we left Avignon en route to Arles. Sunflower fields were abundant along both sides of the road and you could see them well into the horizon. It was easy to see why Van Gogh received his inspiration from this region. He produced more than 300 paintings in 15 months in Provence, including one of my favorites: Starry Night. From the massive amphitheatre to the Baths of Constantine and the charming sidewalk cafes with beautiful flowers lining the buildings, Arles encompasses the true spirit of Provence.

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

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There are not enough words to describe the beauty, history, and culture travelers discover on Uniworld’s Burgundy and Provence itinerary. Perhaps one French word sums it up best: “Magnifique!”

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The event featured a Women in Business Panel led by Board Chair JJ Abernathy and Nona Miller. The luncheon boasted a fascinating array of local professionals providing resources to help support local businesses. The Women In Business Panel featured: Legal: Attorney Curtis Jensen, Insurance: Sommer Bowler, Banking: Town and Country Bank VP Wendy Holt, Business Resources: Jeff Mather of Small Business Development Center.

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Making the Difference – Southern Utah Nonprofits; Successful & Giving Back to the Community eSMART Camp for Girls

By daWN mClaiN This issue marks the last one in View on Southern Utah’s first year of publication. It has definitely been a year of excitement for all of us! Thank you for taking this journey with us, we appreciate your support and dedication to View on Southern Utah.

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As a Southern Utah resident for nearly eight years, I am still in awe of the overwhelming generosity of our community. 2014 has brought a number of firsts to our View on Southern Utah team, but I can honestly say, without hesitation, that from our first issue it was wonderfully apparent that Kathy Lee, our illustrious Publisher, wanted to publish a magazine “by the people, for the people, and about the people”. The best part about her plan is that it is exactly what our readers want. Brilliant!!

For me, that vision truly resonates. It allows me to write about organizations that are significant to our community and in turn, impact me on a personal level.

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This article definitely is one of the most impactful. When I first came to Southern Utah, I was working in media (obviously, I still do!) and had the opportunity to cover an

American Association of University Women (AAUW) event. As a Utah newbie, I had yet to commit to a charitable organization and I was looking for a good fit.

At the event, I interviewed the then eSMART Camp for Girls (an AAUW philanthropic endeavor supporting and inspiring girls to study and set a career path in STEM subjects) Director, Gloria Prahl. Literally, the second we went off camera, Gloria was already in recruitment mode. Fast forward six years, I have been on the board, am still a committee chair for AAUW and an eSMART Core Team member.

Needless to say, it was a great fit.

It is my pleasure to share eSMART with you this issue. Today, Gloria Prahl is still a Core Team member. It now takes two to do the work of one tiny powerhouse!! This year will be the inaugural year for Co-Directors Dr. Erin O’Brien and Rachel Ramsey, both professors at Dixie State University and both dedicated stars in their own right. I hope all of you enjoy the interview as much as I did.

DM/VOSU: Let’s start by having you tell our readers about your organization.

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GP/EO: eSMART Summer Camp for Girls is a STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) event for girls entering eighth grade. The camp was created in 2010 by AAUW, St. George. The mission statement of the organization is: As an extension of the national AAUW, our mission is to help advance equity for women and girls in Utah through advocacy and education by providing intellectually challenging programs for our members and guests, scholarships for local college students, the eSMART Summer Camp for Girls to encourage them to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) areas and other projects as needed.

STEM major who acts as counselor, mentor, and example for the girls. They meet other STEM women at our panel discussions as well as the Core Team members and AAUW volunteers who attend camp.

Under the direction of Kayla Koeber (a long standing AAUW member and community advocate), we started with one two-day camp for 40 girls and have grown to two three-day camps, just completing our fifth year in July, 2014. The camps are held on the campus of Dixie State University, where the girls spend two nights in the dorms, getting a bit of a taste of college living. They spend three days attending workshops taught by women who have or have had careers involving the STEM subject areas. Most of the women have college or university degrees where they majored in STEM. The girls are divided into four teams, each team lead by a

GP/EO: The 2010 Census revealed that only 16% of the young women (ages 24-35) have college degrees. This was down 2% from a decade earlier. Our hope is that we are encouraging the girls in camp to attend college through graduation, hopefully in a STEM major, but not necessarily. We also hope to make the community at large aware of the fact that Utah ranks 50th in the country for graduating girls from college. We hope to help change that.

DM/VOSU: How do you impact our community?

They are usually better prepared to support their family if it becomes necessary. Career women also are better prepared financially when it

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Research has shown that educated women usually raise educated children, so the long term effect on the community has yet to be judged. We expect it to be a factor.

Long term effects will start when the girls graduate from college which usually results in better paying careers, especially if they are STEM graduates.

Graduates have been shown to have better parenting skills.

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comes time to retire…the number of elderly women living in poverty in our country is shocking. The effect of career choices will affect their families and communities.

We never know when we might have the girl scientist who will grow up to find a cure for Breast Cancer or Parkinson’s.

Or maybe she will be the one to develop the road material that will absolutely not have bumps and holes.

DM/VOSU: Ok, I am seriously awaiting the graduation date of the gal to permanently fix potholes!

GP/EO: So are we!!

DM/VOSU: In the interim, tell us about your involvement in the community?

GP/EO: Dixie State University has partnered with AAUW in making the eSMART Camp available to girls entering 8th grade in Washington and Kane Counties. Without DSU, we would not be able to do overnight camps. They provide us with many valuable services.

I was so excited to learn about eSMART a few years ago, and so grateful to have an opportunity to help mentor the girls. They have so much potential; it’s amazing! One little spark of interest in math or science can blossom into a glorious blaze of curiosity and thirst for answers! The amount of work it takes is incredible, and it’s for such a wonderful cause.

– Toshi Becker, Camp Counselor

We work with public schools to reach 7th graders in both counties as well as charter and private schools. Applications are delivered to the schools in January of each year. They can also be found on the WCSD website, the AAUW, St. George website, and will be on the eSMART Facebook page too.

Of course in order to hold the camps, we have to raise the funds. Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club has allowed us to hold a fundraising event in their banquet room each year.

Many community members attend, allowing us to raise a substantial amount toward the $22,000 it will cost each year for two 3-day camps.

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In camp, we utilize members of the community as instructors, counselors, and volunteers. But, at the end of the day, they all work on a volunteer basis. Anyone is welcome to help out!

DM/VOSU: I know how I got here, hint, hint Gloria…..but, how did you get involved with your organization?

GP: I joined AAUW, St. George soon after arriving in 1993, having been encouraged by the President who was also a neighbor. Like you, quickly I was very involved. In fact, I was President when the eSMART project was suggested.

DM/VOSU: How long have you been involved?

GP: Not very long, a mere 18 years.

DM/VOSU: Time does go quickly, that is for sure! How are your programs/services funded?

GP/EO: A lot of our funds have come from donations by individual community members, from Washington & Kane Counties or as far away as Boston and California.

DM/VOSU: Other than being the world’s best recruiter, what is your greatest accomplishment?

GP: I was President of AAUW, St. George, when we first started talking about doing a STEM camp. After a couple of false starts, I finally talked Kayla Koeber into creating the first camp, establishing the footprint on which all of our camps are organized…although expanded. I feel that was one of my greatest accomplishments as a volunteer. On a personal basis, I guess having been married to the same man for 53 years,, would have to be on the top of my list. (Sidebar: Gloria and Ken are an adorable – and adoring couple!!)

DM/VOSU: Who has been your greatest personal influence?

GP: Two math teachers in High School, eons ago, who taught me to believe in myself, and encouraged me to go to college, had a great influence on me. However, my husband supported my dream and encouraged me to achieve a Master’s Degree level and beyond after we married. He would be on the top of my list.

We need 7th grade teachers to promote the camp so girls apply. In addition, we need parents to encourage their girls to attend. We hope everyone will spread the word, making sure the community knows that eSMART is a wonderful opportunity for girls to meet successful women in STEM careers, learn about college, be inspired to learn that they can think BIG and be whatever they want to be!

DM/VOSU: What else would you like to share?

GP/EO: We couldn’t do this without the support of the AAUW membership, or the support of our community. Your support translates to success for the young women of our community!

learn more about eSmarT Camp for Girls: http://stgeorge-ut.aauw.net/esmart/ Camp Co-director: dr. erin o’Brien – obrien@dixie.edu or 435-652-7761 Camp Co-director: rachel ramsay – ramsay@dixie.edu or 435-879-4348

DM/VOSU: What can we expect from your organization in 2015?

GP/EO: We have already started plans for eSMART 2015 and will be adding a day on to both camps this year!

DM/VOSU: How can others support your cause?

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GP/EO: So many ways!! Verbal, financial, in-kind, and volunteer offers are always appreciated. We would love to have local businesses get involved with eSMART by providing in-kind donations, grants, or matching grants via our Razoo site active all year or through LoveUTGiveUT. We also need supplies for workshops, snacks for the girls, logo items.

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CREATIVE GIFTS

When This You See, Remember Me By heleN houSToN Creamer Making and giving creative gifts to your guests for your Christmas party can set your event apart in a busy season of celebrations. Use a mix of standard traditional gift ideas with new or unusual ideas to make your party the highlight of the season. Party favors as well as host gifts are meant to elicit fond memories of a special occasion and for the hosts and guests to show gratitude for sharing time together.

With all the parties you will attend from now to the New Year, and all the host gifts you will want or need to give, you’ll want to set your gift apart. Giving a gift you have made is often the most appreciated gift, it shows you gave some thought to who the host and hostess really are.

INFUSED SUGARS Infused sugars are ideal for your holiday soiree. They’re versatile and can be customized to a specific region’s flavor with ingredients like vanilla beans, espresso beans or even exotic fruits.

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For an added touch to make your gift even sweeter, attach a tag to the canister with a special family recipe that includes their new infused sugar.

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Directions: Choose an ingredient (suggestions: whole coffee beans, vanilla beans, lavender or citrus zest). Let the ingredients dry out on wax paper overnight before adding them to the sugar.

In a sealed container, layer the sugar with your ingredient of choice. The sugar will take a few days to infuse, so keep the containers tightly sealed.

CUSTOM-MIXED TEA Whether you’re searching for the perfect hostess gift or a memorable way to send off partygoers, they won’t re-gift this creative holiday party favor.

If your friend or family member enjoys a cup of hot tea, preparing a custom blended tea for them will be a gift they

will truly enjoy and something that is simple for you to do for them.

Doesn’t the sound of blueberry, orange cinnamon or vanilla tea sound great?! These are just a few of the thousands of combinations of fruits and herbs you can use to make your own special blend of tea.

In composing these flavorful tea blends, make sure your dried spices and herbs are not stale. If you have herbs in your garden it is very easy to dry them yourself. Almost any herb can be grown outdoors such as mint, lemon grass, chamomile or peppermint just to name a few.

When making your tea blends, use home-dried herbs or purchase new containers of herbs just before blending. To dry herbs, hang them upside down in bundles in a warm breezy place until they are bone dry. All herbs should be stored in tightly closed jars or tins in a dry but not too hot place.

Whether you use home-dried or store bought herbs they should be crumbled before use to release the flavor and aroma. Mix your herbs in glass bowls as metal and plastic

can give them an off taste. You can also use flavored oils and blend them with your tea. Make sure the oils you use are food safe. Oils such as peppermint, mint, lemon and almond are some of my favorites.

use glass canisters with tight fitting lids or even fancy bags or boxes that you can print yourself. Make sure if you are using boxes or bags for your teas that you put the tea blend inside a sealable plastic bag to preserve the freshness.

Before You Start: Select and prepare containers first. Any inexpensive little tin wrapped with raffia or a bow would make a lovely gift. You can

The recipes below can be adapted to use whatever fruits, herbs or spices you wish to use.

Rose Hip and Lemon Tea Blend 1/2 cup dried rosehips 3 teaspoons dried lemon peel This tea is naturally rich in vitamin C. In a bowl crush seeds and pulp of dried rose hips and add the dried lemon peel. Mix together well.

Place blended tea into your container and label with instructions if giving as a gift.

Use 1 teaspoon per cup of boiling water and infuse about 8 minutes. Sweeten with honey, if desired, or add a thin slice of lemon.

Orange Cinnamon Tea Blend 1/4 pound Ceylon tea 4 tablespoons diced dried orange rind 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Mix all ingredients together. Put in your tin or jar and label with instructions if giving as a gift.

Use 1 teaspoon per cup of boiling water and steep 4 to 5 minutes. Garnish with orange peel. Delightfully fresh and spicy tea.

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The Spirit of Togetherness

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The “Spirit of Togetherness” African Cultural event that was so well received in Mesquite, Nevada many years ago, will return and perform in St. George. The performance weekend is slated for December 5-6th, hosted by ARTe Gallery at the Sunbrook Ranch performance stage.

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The Spirit fundraising tour will feature Master artist Gueria Gaston, Emissary of Yacoumba Tribe, Ivory Coast, whose art is recognized by the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the United Nations.

Master Drummer Faly Sydy of Fulani Tribe, Senegal. Dancer Adama Ken Doumbia, Bambara Tribe, Mali. Also performing is Jazz pianist Melissa Vardey along with “Musique D’Afrique.”

“Our mission, says Gaston, is to raise awareness of our traditional culture, and most truly, bring joy and success to the orphans at the Ecole de Dance et d’Exchange Culturell of Abidjan, in the native Ivory Coast. All our efforts are to bless these children there at the Rose Mary Guiraud School. We invite all people to please enjoy with us a celebration of artistic expression and add to the success of the school.”

Musique d’Afrique is a remarkable collection of West African Drum and Dance Ensembles, who have opened for concerts starring Tina Turner and the Rolling Stones. Hear the sounds of the balafon by Lasana Kouyate. The kora is played by Ahmadou Fall. Hear the drumming of Bara Mboup on the sabar and kuitiro.

These performances are usually booked into big cities. This is a rare opportunity to experience this culture in Southern Utah. all performers are residents of the Bay and LA area, and

haven’t been back to their homelands in Africa for months or years.

The public support for these events is vital. We encourage your presence. Contact arTe Gallery for tickets at 435-862-0303 or visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/arte-art-Gallery.

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By CharleNe Paul I was raised by parents who believed I could do anything.

They rarely let me out of a task because I said, I can’t. In fact, they believed saying, I can’t was the same as saying, I won’t or worse, I quit. Often when I would declare that I couldn’t accomplish the task at hand, the reply was that the problem wasn’t my lack of ability, but my attitude.

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Twenty-eight years ago, I was widowed and left with two small boys to raise. It was a daunting task and I wasn’t sure how I would do it. Saying I can’t, I won’t, or I quit wasn’t an option because my two little boys needed me and they deserved a mom who wouldn’t give up because life got hard.

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Two years later, I was blessed to find a wonderful man who loved me and wanted to help me raise my sons. We were married and became the parents of two more sons and two daughters. My husband and I worked hard to instill in them the idea that they could do anything. We were relentless in letting them know the words I can’t, I won’t, or I quit were not going to be a part of their vocabulary. They would sometimes get so angry because they thought we were ruining their lives, and they were sure we didn’t understand how hard things could be. But once the ranting ended, they would buckle down and prove to themselves that they could.

When I returned to college in the fall of 2007, I was excited and thought that since I was older, learning would come easily. It didn’t take long before I started wondering if my brain had turned to mush from years of no schooling. I felt out of place trying to fit in with classmates who were much younger than I. I was afraid, plain and simple, and I began to entertain the words I can’t, I won’t, and I quit.

On one occasion, I brought home a quiz with a big fat red C on the page. I didn’t feel too bad about it; after all, it had been several decades since I had been in school. When my fourteen year old daughter saw that big fat red C , I explained to her that

I didn’t think I could do any better. She then picked it up, waved it at me and said, “Mom, you know a C is unacceptable in this house! And please don’t start with the I can’t stuff!”

In her voice, I heard my own words coming back at me, telling me I had better shape up and get to work. So I buckled down, went to work, started saying I can, and guess what? I could and I did.

But what about today? There is a real world out there, and there is so much around all of us that is negative. The economy isn’t good. The housing market is still struggling.

The national debt is out of control. Families are falling apart.

Politicians and leaders can’t be trusted. The outlook is bleak.

So what is to be done? Maybe nothing can be done. Maybe it’s time to sit this one out. Maybe it’s time to throw in the towel. Maybe it’s time to say I can’t. Maybe it’s time to quit.

Maybe our kids don’t stand a chance.

The nineteenth century poet, Edgar Guest summed it up beautifully: Figure it out for yourself, my lad.

You’ve all that the greatest of men have had, Two arms, two hands, two legs, two eyes, And a brain to use if you would be wise.

With this equipment they all began, So start for the top and say, “I Can.” You are the handicap you must face, You are the one who must choose your place, You must say where you want to go.

How much you will study the truth to know.

God has equipped you for life, but He Lets you decide what you want to be.

Courage must come from the soul within, The man must furnish the will to win.

So figure it out for yourself, my lad.

You were born with all that the great have had, With your equipment they all began.

Get hold of yourself, and say: “I Can.” The higher we soar, the clearer the air.

Don’t you believe it! So many young people hear only cynicism from my generation. So many young people hear that things can only get worse. So many young people are filled with despair and discouragement. Listening to the news or popular opinion they hear plenty of complainers, pessimists, prophetsof-doom. We have to help young people to rise above that.

We need to help them understand that they can soar to great heights. Assure them that they have the intelligence and tenacity to work through whatever comes their way.

As I stood at the microphone to address the graduates of my college class, I saw eyes full of eagerness and curiosity, faces set with determination and wonder. In their countenances, I saw answers to questions that were beyond my capability to answer. I saw bookkeepers, builders, and managers. I saw dental hygienists, diesel mechanics, and engineers. I saw medical assistants, musicians, and nurses. I saw prospective firefighters, police officers, and teachers. I saw the future.

It is up to us to help them realize that they can. I know we can do it.

THANK YOU for your valued partnership and support of UNA member organizations and the nonprofit community across Southern Utah. Our members have enjoyed and APPRECIATE the spotlight VOSU has put on the many vital programs and services nonprofits provide to help build a better Southern Utah for everyone.

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Young people have been handed enormous challenges, to fix what generations before have messed up. They are going to be expected to do things that no one has yet figured out how to do. They are going to be expected to invent things that haven’t yet been thought of. They are going to be expected to give birth to ideas that will change the course of history. They are going to be expected to do the impossible.

Congratulations to the team at View on Southern Utah for a wonderful 1st Year!

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Holiday Recipes

BY Helen Houston Creamer

Coconut Macaroon Sandwiches with Lime Curd I love the tradition of a Christmas Cookie Exchange. I have participated in a couple over the years and it is always so fun to get new ideas for cookies.

This recipe has been the biggest hit so far.

Macaroons: 1 (14-ounce) bag (5 1/3 cups) sweetened flaked coconut 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract Lime Curd: 1 tablespoon lime zest 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 6 limes) 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 4 large egg yolks 1 drop green food coloring, if desired Garnish: Edible gold or silver glitter or clear sanding sugar (optional) Preparation: Make Macaroons: Heat oven to 325°F with racks in upper and lower third. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Stir together coconut, sugar, flour, and salt until combined well, then add egg whites and almond extract and stir until combined well.

Pack dough in a teaspoon measure, preferably with offset spatula, scraping it level, then use spatula to remove dough from

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Coquito is a thick and creamy coconut drink that mixes silky coconut milk with sweet cream of coconut, cinnamon and rum.

This rich, authentic coquito recipe is commonly made during Christmas where it is served cold and meant to be shared with family and friends.

2 cans (12 oz. each) evaporated milk 1 can (15 oz.) cream of coconut 1 can (13.5 oz.) coconut milk ½ cup sweetened condensed milk ½ cup white rum (optional) 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish, if desired Cinnamon sticks (optional)

teaspoon in a single mound. Arrange mounds, rounded side up, 1 inch apart, on baking sheets.

Bake until just springy to the touch and bottoms are pale golden, 8 to 12 minutes, switching position of sheets halfway through baking.

Remove cookies from oven and sprinkle while still hot with edible glitter, if using. Cool cookies on baking sheet 1 minute, and transfer to racks to cool completely.

Make Lime Curd: Whisk together lime zest and juice, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan until cornstarch is dissolved, then whisk in butter. Bring to a simmer over moderately high heat, whisking constantly, then reduce heat and continue to simmer briskly, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Remove pan from heat.

Lightly beat yolks in a small bowl, then slowly add 1/4 cup lime mixture, whisking. Add yolk mixture to remaining lemon mixture, whisking, then cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until curd is thick enough to hold marks of whisk, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, then cover surface with wax paper and chill until cold, about 1 hour.

Assemble Cookies: Transfer lime curd to plastic bag and press out excess air. Snip a 1/8-inch opening in bottom corner of bag, then twist bag firmly just above curd.

Put 1 cookie, flat side up, on work surface and pipe about 1/2 teaspoon lime curd onto cookie, then top with another cookie, flat side down, to form a sandwich. Make more sandwiches in same manner.

Cooks’ notes: Lime curd can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. You will have leftover lime curd (this is the right amount of curd for 1 drop of food coloring; less curd and the color would be too intense), but it will keep for weeks, covered, in your refrigerator, and is delicious on toast or hot biscuits.

Sandwiched cookies keep, layered between sheets of wax paper or parchment in an airtight container, chilled, 4 days. Bring to room temperature just before serving.

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2. Pour coconut mixture into glass bottles; cover.

Transfer to refrigerator.

Chill until cold.

3. To serve, stir or shake bottle well to combine. Pour coquito into small serving glasses. Garnish with ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks, if desired.

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