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Strolling Independent Art Galleries in Idaho and Utah
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I have always had a love of and an appreciation for good art. In fact, when I was a young boy, I thought I wanted to be an artist. I took my first art lesson when I was 8 years old. Each Tuesday after school my mom would drive me out to Annette Hathaway’s home for my personal lesson. Hanging on my wall at home is the first watercolor I created. Displayed next to that painting are a handful of other pieces in various media completed during the four-year period of my art lessons. Without wanting to sound too boastful, I have to admit that I was a pretty good young artist. However, as I entered my teenage years I let other interests take over and I discontinued my art lessons. The result of this has been that the artistic skills I once had are long gone. However, my appreciation for art has never waned. While I could never teach a class on art history, and since the technical terms for the various methods, forms and media were forgotten shortly after my final exam in humanities as a college freshman, I can certainly tell when I like a piece of art. In my simple definition, art appreciation is nothing more than the ability to look at works of art and form your own opinion. In the end, it doesn’t matter whether anyone else likes a particular work of art. If you like it, it is good art to you. To me, that is the real beauty of art. That
is, in fact, what I love most about art. Everyone knows good art because they know what good art is to them. One of my favorite artists (and favorite people) is Valoy Eaton. His biography describes his belief that some of the most profound subjects are found in everyday occurrences when living close to nature. Valoy is an artist who looks at life and responds with paint and brushes. In the 1960s, Valoy was teaching art and coaching basketball, golf and tennis at a high school in the Salt Lake Valley. Even though he was enjoying his lifestyle, he considered himself to be sort of “stuck in the mud.” Something was missing — the chance to achieve something special with his artwork. With the encouragement of his wife, Ellie, he started painting nights and weekends and eventually entered a painting in the Utah State Fair. When he won Best of Show he said, “I sang all the way home and resolved to make some more good things happen.” After that, his career started to accelerate and his work became more and more in demand from galleries and collectors. In 1971, after receiving his master’s degree in painting and design from Brigham Young University, he quit teaching school and began painting full time. Since that time, he has sold nearly 2,000 of his sunlight-filled oils and watercolors. When I look at one of Valoy’s paintings I am transported to the place he has captured on canvas. Again, I don’t pretend to understand his technique. However, what I do understand is the emotion I feel when viewing his work. In this issue of Community, Jacob Wilhelmsen explores independent art galleries in Idaho and Utah. Take a stroll through a gallery in your local community, such as Williams Fine Art shown in my picture here. Visit an art museum. Form your own opinion about what is good art. The beauty is you’ll never be wrong.
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emember when Krispy Kreme doughnuts were the rage? Kids sold them at fundraisers, cars lined up at drive-through windows to buy them hot out of the grease, and brides served them at trendy wedding parties — stacked pyramid style or in lieu of a fancy cake. Introducing America’s latest calorie-laden passion — the creamy, dreamy cupcake. Specialty cupcake shops are springing up across the nation primarily on the coasts, but also in the heartland. There have even been cupcake-wedding-cake sightings at bridal events in Idaho and Utah. Where or why a food trend begins is anyone’s guess, but one prominent theory is that the cupcake craze was started by the Magnolia Bakery in Greenwich Village, New York, whose cupcakes have long been popular. Next to appear on the cupcake horizon was Sprinkles — on the opposite coast, but in the equally trendy locale of Beverly Hills, Calif. Celebs began frequenting the shop and a cupcake star was born. Like doughnuts, the humble cupcake has been around for as long as most of us can remember, which some claim is part of the reason for its appeal. It’s a way for adults to relive one of the joys of their childhood. “Cupcakes make you feel like a kid,” says Marlene Drake, newcomer on the Salt Lake City cupcake scene and owner of Sugar Mama’s Cupcakes, an order-only operation. “They’re a little piece of comfort. They make you happy.” Just don’t expect your edible stroll down memory lane to be cheap. An inexpensive cupcake will run about $2, and an average priced one about $3. A dozen can set you back $36. Almost every baker boasts of using all-natural ingredients, or organic flour, or real butter and cream cheese in their icing. Lilly Jane’s in Eagle, Idaho, boasts of using Madagascar bourbon vanilla. And with exotic offerings such as passion fruit, chai latte, and key lime, to name only a very few, these cupcakes can’t be mass-produced like Twinkies.
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“I’m never grumpy when I make and decorate cupcakes.” The Idaho Scene Idaho appears to have Utah beat in terms of specialty cupcake shops, with Lilly Jane’s Cupcakes in Eagle and Hey Cupcake! in Sandpoint. Lilly Jane’s was featured in a USA Today article about cupcakes in September 2007. “After the death of her mother two years ago, Kerri Dunn (the shop’s founder) quit her nurse practitioner’s job and took a baking class in New York,” the article reads. “Returning to Idaho, she ‘made some cupcakes for friends, but I soon found I couldn’t keep up with the requests.’” Hoping to sell 400 cupcakes a day after six months in operation, she instead hit that target within the first six weeks. “We’re like a destination now,” she says. Jill Buhrlen’s Hey Cupcake! introduces a new flavor each week, including huckleberry when in season. The shop also offers a cupcake sampler featuring six small cupcakes in a variety of flavors. Some of Buhrlen’s more exotic frosting varieties include lavender butter cream, tiramisu cream cheese, chocolate ganache, ginger lemon cream cheese, chai latte, Nutella, and coconut and toasted macadamia nuts.
Utah Yummies Stephanie Backer, granddaughter to the shop’s founder, stands behind the counter at Mrs. Backer’s Pastry Shop dispensing cupcakes to hungry customers. “We’re most famous for the butter cream icing flowers on our cupcakes,” she says, pointing to the colorful and highly elaborate creations, some an inch or two high. “In
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junior high and high school, I had teachers who tried to bribe me to get the recipe.” What’s almost as amazing as the delicious butter cream icing is you can actually buy a basic full-sized cupcake (sans the elaborate flowers) at Mrs. Backer’s for $0.99 — almost unheard of in today’s cupcakecrazed environment. Even the fanciest flower-decked cupcakes only cost $3.20. I bought a delectable full-sized chocolate cupcake with mint butter cream filling and fudge icing for $1.70. As I left the shop, a customer confided that she was a cupcake fanatic and knew all the best places to feed her addiction. The baker at Pinon Market and Café (2095 E. 1300 South, Salt Lake City) makes killer key lime and German chocolate cupcakes, she reported. And Schmidt’s Pastry Cottage (2050 E. 6200 South and 2100 S. 609 East) makes cupcakes that are “thick, dense and moist.” Les Madeleines Patisserie Café (216 E. 500 South) gives their 23 varieties of mini cupcakes fancy names like the Madagascar (vanilla cake with vanilla cream cheese icing), Cicily (chocolate cake with pistachio butter cream icing), and Bali (coconut cake with passion fruit icing), to name a few. Drake, who recently baked 300 cupcakes for her son’s wedding, some of which she used for his cupcake wedding cake, says her personal favorites are her coconut, pumpkin and chocolate cupcakes, all topped with cream cheese icing. “I’m never grumpy when I make and decorate cupcakes,” she says. ZB
Idaho: Hey Cupcake 204 N. First Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864 208-265-6767 Lilly Jane’s Cupcakes 664 S. River Shore Lane, Suite 164 Eagle, Idaho 83616 208-938-3408 www.lillyjanescupcakes.com
Utah: Curious Cupcake Owner Elizabeth Plehn Orders only: 801-891-1765 or elizabeth@curiouscupcake.com www.curiouscupcake.com Les Madeleines Patisserie Café 216 E. 500 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801-355-2294 www.les-madeleines.com Mini’s Handcrafted Gourmet Miniature Cupcakes Owner Leslie Fiet Sold at five Salt Lake City locations or by order 801-556-5158 candid-memories@comcast.net www.mini-cupcakes.com Mrs. Backer’s Pastry Shop 434 E. South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801-532-2022 Sugar Mama’s Cupcakes Owner Marlene Drake Orders only: 801-864-8940 mar-drake@hotmail.com www.sugarmamascupcakes.com
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Art Attack Strolling Independent Art Galleries in Idaho and Utah By Jacob Wilhelmsen
Photos of Phillips Gallery by Kim Riley.
Between March and August of last year, the space at 173 Broadway in downtown Salt Lake City was turned into a fine art gallery. Walls were knocked down, carpet pulled up, and the wood beneath restored to its original luster. But that was the easy part. The tough part for owner Bryan (Tom) Thompson was having the entrepreneurial guts to expand his successful commercial photography business into the form of an art gallery — shifting his company a little closer to the l’art pour l’art side of the spectrum and a little further from the left brain. Community Magazine
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Because the fact is, art galleries don’t make a lot of financial sense — the art market is fickle, its commodities are less essential than, say, groceries, and 90-something percent of their “patrons” never consider buying anything. But Thompson, owner of Saans Photography, must not have considered any of that, so he hired Shalee Cooper as curator and opened in the fall of 2007 with Capree Kimball’s photography show, “Beauty and Decay.” The same thing happened 43 years earlier a few blocks northeast. Denis and Bonnie Phillips opened a gallery whose business is still booming, showing and distributing art by regionally and nationally recognized artists who have ties to Utah.
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And someone forgot to tell the Brozeks that CD stores don’t sell art. Their Slowtrain Records, a block east of Saans, exhibits work in various media by local up-and-comers who set their own prices, usually cheaper than a day’s or two’s wage for the average independent record store customer. Slowtrain gets zero percent of the take. When asked how they felt about the neighboring galleries — their competition, some might call them — Anna Brozek of Slowtrain, Cooper of Saans Downtown, and Meri DeCaria, curator of Phillips, all replied with immediate enthusiasm. “We love it,” Cooper says. “We want to build community interest in the arts, so all these different kinds of galleries and shops opening up are exciting.” No forced diplomacy. When asked what goals she and Thompson were working toward, she said simply and insistently, “To promote photography.” Brozek makes the logical observation that those who appreciate art appreciate music, and vice versa. “Sometimes a dad will come in [during a gallery stroll] and raid our blues section and then go tell his son about our store.” More independent galleries, studios, shows and shops mean a healthier artistic community, DeCaria says. Is it easier to sell art now than when she started at Phillips 15 years ago? “Yes,” she says firmly, “much easier.” Gallery Web sites make it easier for customers to decide on a purchase remotely if they don’t live close to the gallery or just need some time to deliberate, she says. She also cites good word of mouth and an influx of art buyers to Idaho and Utah as factors in the strengthening of local markets.
The Nuances There’s a lot more to owning and visiting art galleries than just business, of course. Denis Phillips is an artist himself. “If a person is buying art from someone who appreciates the nuances, they have more trust,” DeCaria says. Trust is what keeps galleries like Phillips in business for decades.
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Utah artist Connie Borup shows regularly at Phillips and at the Gail Severn Gallery in Sun Valley, Idaho. She’s been represented in Utah by Phillips for 20 years, and wouldn’t trade the relationship she’s developed with them. “Some artists choose to represent themselves rather than paying a gallery, but I’m very happy to make the tradeoff,” Borup says. Artists share the earnings from each sold piece with the gallery (usually around 50 percent) in exchange for the work the galleries do in publicizing their shows, referring potential buyers, and getting their art seen in the right circles. A respected gallery can help “make” an artist, just like an artist’s high quality work can validate a gallery. And the gallery stroller gets to enjoy the exchange. With passionate artists and gallery owners, the sales fall in line. That’s why they can accommodate the 90-something percent of patrons who don’t have the means or intent to buy anything. These are those who want something more heady than another Friday night watching a touching but simple movie; those who are themselves learning to create; and those who like the free cheese cubes and assorted beverages at openings. Every visitor comes in with a little different aesthetic and with a different level of exposure, and every visitor can find what he or she is looking for. “You can’t tell who someone is anymore by the way they are dressed,” says Ketchum gallery owner John Broschofsky. He sees New York investment bankers, dot.commers, ranchers and many other archetypes at each gallery stroll. Various art media are represented democratically, as well — oil painting, sculpture, acrylics, installations, jewelry, screen prints, video art — and all will find a home in the right gallery.
Art Gallery Directory by Region (Not an inclusive listing)
Idaho Boise J Crist Gallery 223 S. 17th St. 208-336-2671 www.jcrist.com Stewart Gallery 1110 W. Jefferson St. 208-433-0593 www.stewartgallery.com
Coeur d’Alene The Art Spirit Gallery of Fine Art 415 Sherman Ave. 208-765-6006 www.theartspiritgallery.com
Ketchum Anne Reed Gallery 391 1st Ave. North 208-726-3036 www.annereedgallery.com Broschofsky Galleries 360 East Ave. 208-726-4950 www.brogallery.com Gail Severn Gallery 400 1st Ave. North 208-726-5079 www.gailseverngallery.com Gallery DeNovo 320 1st Ave. North, Suite 101 208-726-8180 www.gallerydenovo.com
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The Gallery Stroller The gallery stroller is helping the gallery, the artistic community, and herself by getting out when she could stay in. Browsing the art on Salt Lake’s Broadway or Ketchum’s First Avenue North shifts a person’s focus, even if just temporarily. If you’re lucky, the gallery stroll will lead you to some local musicians playing on the sidewalk. Hope the band is playing something you’ve never heard of. Hope you can still hear it through the gallery door while admiring a challenging painting. If you’re lucky, the art on the wall will intimidate you for a minute. You’ll like it, but it won’t make sense. Then you’ll get to feel a little of what Thompson at Saans was feeling when he decided to turn a room on Broadway into a capital-G Gallery.
Julie Nester Gallery 1755 B Bonanza Drive 435-649-7855 www.julienestergallery.com Meyer Gallery 305 Main St. 435-649-8160, 800-649-8180 www.meyergallery.com
Salt Lake City A Gallery 1321 S. 2100 East 801-583-4800 www.agalleryonline.com
Brushworks Gallery 160 E. 800 South 801-363-0600 David Ericson Fine Arts 418 S. 200 W. 801-533-8245 F. Weixler Gallery 132 “E” St. 801-534-1014 Finch Lane Gallery/Art Barn 54 Finch Lane (1325 E. 100 South) 801-596-5000 www.slcgov.com/arts Horne Fine Art LLC 142 E. 800 South 801-533-4200 www.hornefineart.com Phillips Gallery 444 E. 200 South 801-364-8284 www.phillips-gallery.com Saans Fine Art Gallery 173 E. Broadway 801-328-8827 www.saansdowntown.com Williams Fine Art 200 E. South Temple, Suite 100 801-534-0331 www.williamsfineart.com
St. George Authentique Gallery 199 N. Main St. www.authentiquegallery.com 435-688-7278 Mariposa Fine Art Gallery 929 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 8 435-628-1855 www.mariposafineart.com The Mission Gallery 173 N. Main St. www.themissiongallery.com 435-688-9670
Torrey The Torrey Gallery 80 E. Main St. 435-425-3909 www.torreygallery.com
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San Huckleberry Heaven By Gail Newbold
Photos by Dylan Young
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Huckleberries are a big deal in the tiny town of Sandpoint, Idaho. Locals have figured out how to insert this tart blue-black berry into every recipe imaginable. Brace yourself for huckleberry pancakes, syrup, ice cream, gelato, margaritas, pie, muffins and more offered in every shop and restaurant in town. But don’t worry if huckleberries aren’t your thing because this town, discovered by the national media in recent years, has a lot more to offer than its indigenous fruit. Embedded in the far north of Idaho’s panhandle, it sits snug against Lake Pend Oreille, a fjord-like 43-mile-long lake surrounded by the Selkirk and the Cabinet Mountains, which attract skiers, hikers and mountain bikers. It feels a bit like Park City, Utah, or Jackson Hole, Wyo., in embryo — on its way to becoming a full-fledged resort town, but not quite there. Now, it simply looks and feels like a quaint little town plopped in the midst of some incredible scenery. Community Magazine
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Cruising for Cupcakes Next, we were drawn into Hey Cupcake! on 204 N. First Ave., attracted by the shop’s brightly painted exterior mural. Michael Buhrlen stood behind the counter. His mom, Jill, is the owner. She opened the shop in May 2007. Her cupcakes are so popular, there are often lines going out the door, according to her son. She possesses 55 different cupcake recipes and bakes about eight varieties each day with all natural ingredients and no shortening — only butter. “You never know which cupcakes she’s going to make,” Michael says. “She makes green tea cupcakes, lemon with cream cheese frosting, angel food cake, s’mores, coconut almond, cappuccino with coffee flavored frosting, and more. We’re usually sold out by 1 or 1:30 p.m.” We left the shop with one pumpkin cupcake and one banana cupcake. Both were delicious, but the pumpkin was a transcendent experience.
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A Walk About Town We visited Sandpoint in the summer, the town’s busiest season, when boaters take to the water, families flock to the sandy beach adjacent to downtown, and hikers and bikers swarm into the hills. But the winter months can be busy, as well, hosting skiers at the Schweitzer Mountain Resort, 11 miles northwest. The resort receives an average of 300 inches of snow during a normal ski season, from November to April. Our first stop was at the Pie Hut on 502 Church St. for our first taste of something huckleberry. The waitress informed us the region had experienced a terrible huckleberry season so there was only one piece of huckleberry pie left. The atmosphere of the Pie Hut was charming, but the pie tasted surprisingly like basic blueberry.
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With pie and cupcakes under our belts, we were ready to visit a nonfood Sandpoint attraction. The historic Panida Theater on 300 N. First Ave. is a tourist magnet with its distinctive 1927 architecture and lush interior. Its unusual name is the result of the marriage of the words panhandle and Idaho. Yolanda Willeke owns the coffee shop next door and knows a lot about the theater’s history. “The house seats 500 and follows the natural slope of the hill down to the creek,” she says. “The original owner was very proper and didn’t like kids running up and down the aisles so he put water fountains down below so the kids wouldn’t disturb people.” Now home to a variety of cultural events, “It is wellloved and well-used,” Willeke says.
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Blue Cheese and Gelato Another Sandpoint landmark is the Lighthouse Blue Cheese Factory on 324 N. First Ave., featuring a cheese-making observation room, and shop full of exotic cheeses, dressings you won’t find at your local grocer’s, and huckleberry products. The company’s now-famous dressings originated in Sandpoint at The Lighthouse Restaurant 49 years ago, created by its owner and chef, Edward Hawkins Sr. After years of customer requests, the restaurant began marketing its products in 1963. We left with a bottle of dark chocolate barbecue sauce manufactured by Donya Marie’s in Nampa, Idaho. Ivano’s Italian Restaurant and Café popped into view next and we dropped in, hoping to find gelato. Sure enough, it offered two flavors — coconut and the ubiquitous huckleberry.
Life on the Lake From there we headed to a residential area alongside the lake where the median price for a waterfront dwelling has jumped from $500,000 to between $700,000 and $1.5 million in the past few years. Wooden piers and lamp-lined walkways lend charm to this lovely area, as does the North Idaho Native Plant Arboretum located in Lakeview Park adjacent to the Historical Museum at 611 S. Ella Ave. Amazingly, we worked up an appetite for dinner at MickDuff’s Brewing Company on 312 N. First Ave. across the street from Coldwater Creek’s flagship retail store. (The women’s clothing company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Sandpoint.) Owned by two brothers, Mick and Duff Mahoney, MickDuff’s offers such items as Kobe beef hamburgers with garlic gorgonzola cheese fries, and for dessert, vanilla ice cream topped with wild huckleberry sauce. A Washington transplant, Mick describes what he and many others love most about living in this town populated by less than 8,000 residents. “I call it my paradise. Right now I go out on the lake two or three days a week. I go mountain biking, road biking and hiking, and in two months I’ll be snowboarding on the mountain in Schweitzer. I have everything I could want outside of a big city.” The closest major airport to Sandpoint is in Spokane, Wash. From Spokane, take Interstate 90 east to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, then take Route 95 north for roughly 45 miles. The highway crosses Lake Pend Oreille and feeds into First Avenue in downtown Sandpoint. ZB
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By Kelly Jeppson Photos by Kevin Kiernan
With a name like Eden, a town has some pretty big expectations to meet. Fortunately, for this northern Utah mountain community it’s not all that difficult. The combination of big-city recreation and smalltown living make Eden a place to call home (or home away from home) in any season. From skiing, to mountain biking, hiking, water sports or sightseeing in a hot-air balloon, the four distinct seasons in Eden provide something for everyone to see or do. Eden, along with nearby Huntsville and Liberty, make up a part of unincorporated Weber County, known as Ogden Valley. The area is surrounded by mountains, Pineview Reservoir, Causey Reservoir and the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Accessible through Ogden Canyon via I-15 and Highway 39 from the west, and Trappers Loop via I-84 and Highway 167 from the south, the valley is close to city life and yet feels like it is a world away. “We have the best of all possible worlds here,” says Dick Manley, a realtor with Great American Realty and long-time resident of Eden. “We are 20 minutes from Ogden City, an hour from Salt Lake, and minutes away from any recreation you would like.” Eden is dealing with its growth gracefully. The focus remains on a lifestyle that promotes outdoor experiences, neighborly concern and the beauty of solitude. Start a conversation with any of its approximately 3,500 residents and it becomes clear why Eden is a bit of paradise. Community Magazine
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There are still farmers in Eden, such as Haynes Fuller, whose great-grandfather, Edmund Burk Fuller, was one of the first to settle in Ogden Valley in the 1850s. Fuller can still be seen harvesting his land in Eden, but it is growing more difficult to rely solely on farming for his livelihood. He is one of the last of a generation that will not be forgotten. As more people discover Eden’s hidden beauty, the trend toward seasonal residents continues. Since 2005, 90 percent of the homes purchased have been second residences. But Eden has not lost sight of the past. It is not uncommon to see a custom-built vacation property alongside a pioneer era barn. There are no chain stores and in fact, there isn’t even a stoplight. But people don’t flock to Eden for fast-paced city life or shopping — they come for the breathtaking scenery and the adventures that beckon no matter the season.
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The story of Eden blends old traditions with new trends. Established as a town in 1859, the local economy was mainly agricultural until the mid-1980s when the three ski areas in the valley (Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Wolf Mountain — formerly Nordic Valley) began to attract winter visitors to the area. Many bought homes or property for vacation getaways, and the demographics began to change. The 2002 Winter Olympics brought even more interest to the area when several ski-racing events were held at Snowbasin. The purchase of Nordic Valley by nearby Wolf Creek Resort brought improvements to the area’s ski industry as a whole. In 2007, the Ogden area was named “Recreation Community of the Year” in Outdoor Utah’s Recreation Guide (www.outdoorutah.com).
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Nature pulls out all the stops in Ogden Valley during the winter, when hundreds of inches of snow fall, heralding the beginning of the ski season at the three local ski areas: Wolf Mountain, Powder Mountain and Snowbasin. Between 300 to 500 inches of the fluffiest powder in the state fall on the resorts annually. Eden is home to Wolf Mountain Family Resort (www.wolfmountaineden.com), which is the smallest ski resort in Utah at just over 100 skiable acres, but the biggest in terms of acres lit for night skiing (all of them). What it lacks in size, Wolf Mountain makes up for in hospitality. The focus is on the family and beginning skiers, with the most expensive day pass priced at $26 on weekends. Kids under 5 and seniors over 70 ski free, and on Monday nights a family of four can ski for $28 total.
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Powder Mountain and Snowbasin resorts are also located near Eden. Along with skiing and snowboarding, Powder Mountain is gaining popularity as a place to snowkite. The sport is similar to windsurfing except riders use skis or a snowboard along with a kite to “surf” on snow. Utah Kite Addiction is a snowkiting school located in the Ogden Valley. For those who prefer a more tranquil winter experience, snowshoe and cross country ski trails begin at North Fork Park.
Spring/Summer/Fall The spring season begins at Wolf Mountain, where the fourth annual Soap Box Derby will be held in April 2008. The race celebrates the end of the ski season as crazy contraptions, including sofas, shopping carts and other homemade craft, race down the mountain. Costumes and tailgating are a big part of this event. As soon as the weather is warm enough for outdoor activity that doesn’t involve down jackets and skis, locals hit the trails. The Wheeler Creek Trail, which begins west of Pineview Reservoir, offers opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. The first part of the trail offers access to other trailheads in the area. A portion of the trail known locally as the Maples Trail offers miles of single-track riding or hiking, and the two miles know as Ice Box Canyon challenge mountain bikers seeking adventure. Both Snowbasin and Wolf Mountain also offer lift access in the summer months for hiking and biking, as well as concerts and special events. Wolf Mountain’s Wolf Lair Terrain Park opened last summer for mountain biking. Pineview and Causey reservoirs are within minutes of town and offer fishing, kayaking, swimming, picnicking and other water activities. The 18-hole golf course at Wolf Creek Resort has undergone $1 million of improvements in the last four years, making a course that challenges experienced golfers while allowing novices to enjoy a day in the valley. The front nine overlooks Pineview Reservoir and Ogden Valley, while the back nine winds through trees. Perhaps the biggest event of the summer in Eden is the annual Ogden Valley Balloon Festival, slated for Aug. 15-17. For three days the skies above the valley will be filled with hot air balloons, while thousands on the ground enjoy music, food, art exhibits, an antique car show and the spectacle. Balloon launches take place morning and evening at Wolf Creek Resort, with other activities held in Huntsville (www. ogdenvalleyballoonfestival.com). ZB
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feature organization. In addition, the inn received medals in the categories of Best Chef, Best European Dining and Best Brunch. The Warnocks purchased the Blue Boar upon the condition that their longtime friends, Jay and Sandy Niederhauser, would be its innkeepers. The Niederhausers were both about to retire from careers completely unrelated to the hospitality industry when they accepted the Warnocks’ offer. Eight years later they’re still there, greeting guests and tabulating the hours of its 35 employees. “We’re open for all meals seven days a week,” Jay says, and the inn is busy with overnight guests hailing primarily from Utah every weekend year-round.
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Top: The Black Swan Garden Suite, photo courtesy of the Black Swan Inn. Prior page and bottom left: Dining room at the Blue Boar Inn. Bottom right: Wedding at the Blue Boar Inn. Photos courtesy of the Blue Boar Inn.
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Care to be swept off your feet medieval style? Adjourn to the Sherwood Forest with the passion of Robin Hood and Maid Marianne. Or retire in an Egyptian oasis where the pharaoh and his queen rule the desert. Enamored by the mystique of the Deep Blue? Enter the enchanting realm of the Atlantis or a host of other magical, creative worlds. Theme-suite inns make these adventures possible, delivering romantic hideaways in some of the most unexpected destinations — Midway, Utah, where you can turn another page at the literary-themed Blue Boar Inn, and Pocatello, Idaho, home of the incomparable Black Swan Inn.
Rediscovering Romance at Blue Boar Inn Ideally situated in the foothills of Midway, Utah, adjacent to two golf courses, is the romantic and unique Blue Boar Inn, featuring 12 literary-themed guestrooms, indoor and outdoor fine dining, a pub and a garden of redolent flowers. Owners John and Marva Warnock have made continual improvements since acquiring the property in 1999, formerly called the Huckleberry Country Inn, and have garnered much recognition for their efforts. The Four Diamond restaurant boasts the highest possible Zagat rating of 26, has received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, and has been named a Utah top-dining establishment by the Best of State
Probably the first improvement the Warnocks made was to give the inn a name “with a little more muscle behind it,” Jay says. After much research and brainstorming, the couple settled on the Blue Boar Inn, named after a fictitious tavern in Howard Pyle’s classic children’s novel “The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood.” They thought the name sounded enchanting. “It doesn’t relate to a painted boar, but a breed that roams freely in England,” Jay says. “He’s not a beautiful animal, but we find a lot of charm in the blue boar.” Meticulous attention was paid to selecting the inn’s elegant European décor. Twenty-three panels of hand-carved oak were placed on the doors. The Truffle Hollow Pub features a 16th century piece of furniture from France transformed into a bar. Crossbows from the 13th, 14th and 17th centuries hang on the walls. The lobby features a handcrafted wooden staircase. The romantic and open dining room has vaulted ceilings, candlelit tables, a “kachelofen” stove imported from Austria, and chandeliers made from European fallow deer and red stag antlers. The Blue Boar Inn’s restaurant opened its doors a few months after the lodging facilities began taking reservations. Its current chef, Chris Sheehan, pairs modern-day favorites with American and European ingredients and cooking methods to create dishes that change with the seasons. The menu features many dishes with organic ingredients, and Sheehan enjoys incorporating fresh herbs from the inn’s garden. During the warmer months, guests can dine on the Hinterhof (German for “patio behind”) outdoor patio, located adjacent to the inn’s gardens with majestic views of the Wasatch Mountains. The inn’s most recent improvement was more authentic Austrian art on its exterior, painted by Gerhard Lipp, who also did much of the work on the new Zermatt Resort just down the street.
feature A Room With a Theme Pick your favorite author, and then surround yourself with his or her books and memorabilia for a night or two. Featured authors include Ralph Waldo Emerson, Geoffrey Chaucer, Robert Frost, Jane Austen, Charlotte and Emily Bronte, William Morris, Rudyard Kipling, Emily Dickinson, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, and Lewis Carroll. Each room is accented with fireplaces, European pillow-top beds, fresh flowers, jetted tubs, and a fruit and cheese plate upon arrival. The Charles Dickens room features a leather queen sleigh bed and handcarved wooden ceiling, and the Elizabeth Barrett/ Robert Browning suite has a hand-woven English floral carpet and private balcony. This year, enjoy the inn’s “Bed, Balloon and Breakfast” package featuring overnight accommodations, a 30-minute romantic hot air balloon or helicopter tour of the Wasatch Mountains, and a gourmet three-course European breakfast. In addition, guests receive a basket of homemade pastries and sparkling cider to enjoy on their balloon or helicopter ride.
Nearby Activities It goes without saying that the Alpine community of Midway, where the Blue Boar is strategically located, is near every winter activity imaginable. That is, if you even want to venture outside the cozy confines of the inn. Options include sledding, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, tubing, sleigh riding and bobsledding. Midway is just 20 minutes from three Park City ski resorts. During the warmer months, you’ll find 54 holes of golf, hiking, biking, fishing, scootering, horseback riding, and now, “fine picnicking.” “We ferry people to mountain peaks by helicopter where they have a very classy picnic with lobster and all types of very fine picnic items like champagne, bubbly cider, bottled water, silverware, crystal and china for slightly over $l00 per person,” Jay says. “It’s a bargain.”
Stimulate Your Senses at Black Swan Inn In his best-selling book, “The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable,” literary essayist and derivatives trader-turned-philosopher Nassim Nicholas Taleb describes a black swan as an unlikely creature with three principal characteristics: “It is unpredictable, it carries a massive impact, and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes it appear less random and more predictable than it was.”
Romantic Bed-and-Breakfasts and Inns (Not an inclusive listing)
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The Anniversary Inn 1575 S. Lusk Ave. Boise, ID 83706 208-387-4900 800-324-4152 www.anniversaryinn.com/boise.php
The Anniversary Inn 678 E. South Temple or 460 S. 1000 East Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Black Swan Inn 746 E. Center Pocatello, ID 83201 208-233-3051 www.blackswaninn.com Blue Heron Inn 4175 E. Menan Lorenzo Highway Rigby, ID 83442 208-745-9922 866-745-9922 www.idahoblueheron.com The Hearthstone Lodge Highway 12, Milepost 64 Kamiah, ID 83536 208-935-1492 877-563-4348 www.hearthstone-lodge.com Wild Rose Manor 5800 Oasis Road Caldwell, ID 83607 208-454-3331 866-399-3331 www.wildrosemanor.com
169 E. Center Street Logan, UT 84321 www.anniversaryinn.com The Armstrong Mansion 667 E. 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102 801-531-1333 800-708-1333 www.armstrong-bb.com Blue Boar Inn 1235 Warm Spring Road Midway, UT 84049 435-654-6459 888-650-1400 www.theblueboarinn.com Haxton Manor Bed & Breakfast 943 E. South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84102 801-363-4646 877-930-4646 www.haxtonmanor.com
Johnson Mill Bed & Breakfast 100 Johnson Mill Road Midway, UT 84049 435-654-4466 888-272-0030 www.johnsonmill.com The Lodge at Red River Ranch 2900 West Highway 24 Teasdale, UT 84773 435-425-3322 800-205-6343 www.redriverranch.com Providence Inn B&B 10 South Main Providence, UT 84332 435-752-3432 800-480-4943 www.providenceinn.com Stein Eriksen Lodge 7700 Stein Way Park City, UT 84060 435-649-3700 800-453-1302 www.steinlodge.com
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The Black Swan Inn's Atlantis Under the Sea Suite, photo courtesy of Black Swan Inn.
If Taleb ever makes it to Pocatello, he and his wife should book a suite at the Black Swan Inn, a themed inn that in every sense of his definition, is a truly unique experience. Built in 1933 and located at the intersection of 7th and Center in the heart of Pocatello, this English Tudor building now home to the Black Swan, originally contained 10 two-story apartments. From the street, with its nondescript exterior, you would never know one of Idaho’s most unique romantic getaways awaits you. The mission of its owners is to give couples a chance to escape from their everyday lives and reconnect in exceptional environments. “Our mutual labor of love led us to find the type of deeper appreciation for one another that we try to make possible for our guests,” says Larry Fisher, who has co-owned the inn with his wife, Debbie, since 1996. Larry, a master homebuilder and former full-time contractor, handcrafted each suite with a small team of expert carpenters. Debbie, who had never seriously painted or sculpted before purchasing the property, created the murals, paintings and sculptures, including the life-like camel in the Arabian Nights Suite, and two 12-foot pharaoh-like statues in the Egyptian Suite.
A Suite to Suit Every Taste The Black Swan Inn took flight in 1997 when the first of its 15 rooms, the Caveman Suite, was completed. Surrounded by handcarved stone and scattered furs, you and your sweetheart can cozy up near the fireplace, shower under a waterfall, and relax in a bubble-filled two-person jetted tub while watching a movie on a big screen TV. Cavemen never had it this good. If you have loftier tastes, try the pharaoh’s opulent Egyptian Suite, where Debbie’s 12-foot statues adorn the walls and two golden cobras fill the jetted tub. Climb a short flight of stairs to the elevated bedroom overlooking the rest of the suite, and share a soothing massage in the built-in massage parlor. For a more refreshing getaway, dive down to the ocean floor in the Atlantis Under the Sea Suite. Instantly, you enter a life-size
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aquarium and are surrounded by breathtaking ocean views and a host of striking sea creatures. A round king-size bed sits in the center of the suite, surrounded by granite-fluted pillars, and capped by a domed ceiling adorned with a hand-painted fresco. Perhaps the most remarkable treat is the shower, where colorful fish swim in its built-in aquarium. Each suite has a two-person jetted bathtub, a widescreen cable television with HBO, a DVD player, a microwave and a refrigerator, and a gas fireplace. Prices range from $99 to $229 per night. The Black Swan does not offer hot meals. Instead, you have the option of taking a custom-prepared basket of food to your room (you choose exactly what goes into it — breakfast pastries, juice, yogurt, fruit cups, breakfast bars and so on) or a gift certificate for breakfast at a local restaurant.
Nearby Activities After checking in, it’s unlikely you’ll want to leave, but if you do, you’ll find plenty of eateries and amenities perfect for wooing your sweetheart. A short drive from the Black Swan Inn is Cielo Su Terra (444 Hospital Way, No. 488, Pocatello, 208-239-0661), a spa that offers a “couples retreat,” complete with a couple’s massage, skin treatments and pedicures. If you work up an appetite, consider heading to The Continental Bistro located in the Old Town section of Pocatello — an area brimming with quaint little shops. A light lunch or dinner of crawfish bisque, a hot crab and avocado sandwich, or a decadent bread pudding created from a fresh-baked croissant and chocolate chips might just be the aphrodisiac you desire before returning to your room. The Continental Bistro (140 S. Main St., Pocatello, 208-233-4433) offers its own amorous ambience, with several cozy and romantic tables scattered throughout the restaurant. Pocatello is located approximately two and a half hours from Salt Lake City and Jackson Hole, two hours from Twin Falls, and rests halfway between Salt Lake City and Yellowstone National Park. ZB
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In the center of St. George, near the intersection of Tabernacle and Main Streets, stand a variety of commercial, government and religious buildings. The St. George Tabernacle, a two-story, red sandstone building dedicated in 1876 with a towering white spire, graces the intersection. The city’s new red and yellow sandstone library stands next door. A large Zions Bank branch, also sandstone, sits one block north. Like the library and all the other buildings in the four-block area around the intersection, the bank appears as though it was built at about the same time as the Tabernacle. In fact, it was dedicated less than 10 years ago. “City planners wanted to preserve the historical look in this area, so all these buildings were constructed to look as if they were built in the early days of St. George,” says Russ Behrmann, president of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce.
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“Nature defines everything we do at Entrada.” About six miles to the northwest, a few minutes from the mouth of majestic Snow Canyon, sits Entrada, an upscale development at the outermost edge of St. George’s city limits. On a roundabout inside the development stands a towering hand-like slab of red rock, its fingers stretching toward the blue sky. The figure of a Native American climbs toward the top, his loincloth flapping in the breeze. And like the sandstone buildings in St. George’s historic district, the slab — with its loin-clothed climber — is a recent creation that adds to, rather than subtracts from, the surrounding natural beauty. That, in a few words, describes Entrada, one of the most extraordinary private, gated golf course communities in the Southwest and home to Utah’s No. 1 rated year-around golf course, according to Golf Digest and the clubhouse setting for the movie “High School Musical 2.” “Nature defines everything we do at Entrada,” says Kent Bylund, a managing partner at Split Rock Development and the person everyone credits with being the visionary behind the12-year-old project.
Nature’s Palate To appreciate what he means, you need to understand what nature looks like around Entrada. Five-hundred-foot-tall red rock cliffs sit less than a half-mile to the east, forming a horizon with the brilliant blue sky that runs north to south for about three miles. To the north, more mountain-like red rock formations define the opening to Snow Canyon State Park and stand in stark contrast to white sandstone cliffs at the far end of the canyon. To the south, the horizon radiates the blue, gray and white hues of the hills surrounding the Virgin River Gorge. And adding one more color to this desert palate, black rivers of a centuries-old lava flow break up the virtually continuous landscape of red rock and desert sand. “We’re surrounded by the Mojave Desert, which has low vegetation, so all these natural geological wonders are right here to see,” Bylund says. As is Entrada, though by design, Bylund attempts to “blur the line between what nature has done and what man is doing.” There are no manmade scars on Entrada’s landscape. For example, while most gated communities are surrounded by fences — typically tall, angular structures that virtually shout “stay out” — at Entrada low, undulating fences wind snake-like around each community in the development; their soft, rounded edges acting as more of an invitation to the eye than a barrier to the body. If a particular community sits among red rocks and desert, its fence will be formed of desert red stucco. If the surrounding area is lava or white sandstone, so is its fence. “The layout of the landscaping is very much an integral part not only of each community,” says Lesley Mendenhall, director of galleries for Split Rock. “It is also very closely tied to the natural landscape of the area.”
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A Step Up and 6 Degrees Cooler Overlooking Snow Canyon and 1,000 feet above Entrada, sits The Ledges, St. George’s newest gated golf course and residential community. So new, the developers turned the first shovel of dirt less than two and a half years ago. Today, there’s an 18-hole championship golf course and clubhouse, a Jack Nicklaus “Academy of Golf,” and 50-plus homes in various stages of completion, including a couple with views into Snow Canyon State Park that will take the breath away of even the most jaded home buyer. “Our property line backs up to Snow Canyon on one side, and on the other side stands some 660 acres of protected habitat,” says Mike Visser, director of sales at The Ledges. “In other words, there is a lot of land around us that will never be developed, so these views will never be obstructed.” The project consists of 1,150 acres that in time will feature more than 2,000 homes, two golf courses, two clubhouses, a community center, and a five-star condo hotel with a 35,000-square-foot spa. Lots range in price from $200,000 to $2 million. Homes start at $600,000, with a couple of existing homes selling for well over $5 million. “The west side of the development, the Snow Canyon side, will be gated,” Visser says. “In fact, we’ll have gates within gates to give a sense of privacy and seclusion.” And seclusion is what you’ll find, particularly if you build on the red rock rim overlooking Snow Canyon.
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“We have access to hiking trails, biking trails, and hundreds and hundreds of acres of trails for horseback riding just off the property,” Visser continues. “We’ll also have hiking and biking trails within the community.” At this point, the Matt Dye-designed golf course is the focal point of the development. Graced by a clubhouse that matches the upscale plans for the rest of the development, the course features a links-style front nine with lots of rolling hills, and a back nine with a rough of desert sand, cactus and rock outcroppings. “It’s more of the traditional desert target golf that people are used to in this area,” explains Colby Cowan, director of golf. “There’s a lot of undulation to the greens; that’s where the challenge is.” The Nicklaus Academy that opened in September 2007 includes three indoor hitting bays for those two or three days of cold weather St. George experiences each year, a launch monitor that tells you what your ball is doing, and a K-Vest that tells you if your body is in the right alignment to hit the ball properly. “While wearing the K-Vest, an almost choir-like sound goes off when your body is in proper alignment,” Colby says. “It’s phenomenal technology and the only (one) of its kind in this state.” The views surrounding The Ledge are the perfect capstone to what promises to be another extraordinary development in Utah’s Dixie.
What really sets Entrada apart from other gated communities is its art, especially the faux rock art that graces its roundabouts. Created by faux rock artist John Carlson, each heroic-sized piece helps create an almost gallery-like ambience. There’s a slender bronze Indian maiden sitting on a rock, wringing actual water out of her newly washed hair. An Indian warrior, mallet in hand, carves petroglyphs into the red rock. And a mother cougar overlooks her cubs, casually lying atop a huge piece of red rock, her bronze paws draped over the side. Each piece is more stunning than the last. “A lot of people cringe when they hear the words ‘fake rock’ or ‘artificial rock,’” Carlson says. “I used to cringe, too, but we really treat the rock as an art form as opposed to just slapping up something to cover something else.” Bylund needs faux rock for his creations because state law — and the laws of physics — often won’t allow him to move the massive rocks he needs. The hand-like piece with the climber, for example, is close to 20 feet tall and 40 feet in circumference — hardly a rock that would fit on a flatbed. The faux rock is solid, as well. “The armature is usually a three-eighths-inch rebar,” Carlson explains. “And the shotcrete (concrete sprayed through a pressurized hose) averages 4 to 6 inches thick, while the plaster coat adds an additional 2 to 4 inches. When you touch or hit it, you’re not going to hear any hollow sounds.” To achieve the realism he demands, Carlson and his crew use trowels, dental picks, and air or water hoses to carve and sculpt the integral colored concrete and plaster into often stunning rock formations. “An acid stain is etched into the cement, so it won’t fade like most paints,” he says. “Our rock will outlast most of the homes that are built around here.” Carlson’s attention to detail mirrors Bylund’s, down to the hand-painted lichens that dress up his rock. In fact, it’s often hard to tell where the real ends and the faux begins. “We have some techniques that allow the paint to crack, and then we use a filler paint, so you have threedimensional looking lichen. Most people can’t tell the difference.”
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And that’s good, because Bylund incorporates faux rock and lichens into virtually every aspect of the development, including inside and outside the homes and five-star hotel, throughout the clubhouse and restaurant, and around the fitness center and pool. Whether he needs red or white sandstone or black lava rock — or even petrified trees — he turns to Carlson and says, “Make it so.” “What John allows us to do is control the rock,” Bylund explains. “So we can interface the natural rock with the faux, where they are built right into each other.”
Rivers of Lava, Streams of Water That blending of the natural with the manmade describes holes 15, 16 and 17 of the golf course, where the luscious greens and fairways are built in and around rivers of real black lava. “Other than what we’ve put in, there is very little vegetation on those holes,” says Rob DeMore, general manager at Entrada Country Club and an employee of Scottsdale-based Troon Golf, operator of more than 190 top-tier golf courses worldwide. “You go from the red sandstone cliffs to where the course is completely in the lava. Like the development, the golf course is pretty organic.” Designed by golf great Johnny Miller, the course has just 80 acres of green turf spread over 130 acres. Compare that to 200 acres of turf that cover the course in McCall, Idaho, where DeMore
worked before coming to Entrada. “This course is designed specifically for the desert,” he explains. “The less turf you have, the less irrigation.” Even though Entrada owns the rights to most of the water it uses, Bylund takes care not to waste it, whether on the course or in the development. At first glance, this may not be obvious. Water cascades down the hills behind virtually every house or sprays from fountains throughout the development. “However, it’s not city water,” Bylund says. “It’s secondary water, the same water the golf course uses.” There are currently about 800 homes at Entrada, with about 300 lots left to develop in the 800-acre project. “Even with the current weakness in the market, our real estate prices have not budged because we have a very limited resource,” Bylund says. Entrada has something for anyone with a big checkbook and an artistic sensibility, whether that is an $800,000 patio home built on a 5,200-square-foot lot or a $7 million custom home on a two-acre lot. Buyers work with Split Rock Development’s architects, builders, artists and interior designers to create a home that fits their needs even as it virtually disappears into the surrounding landscape. “Whether it’s natural beauty, architectural beauty or artistic beauty, we want to find that common chord that all people are attracted to,” Bylund says. ZB
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Winter Wonderland Snowshoeing in Idaho and Utah
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If you enjoy hiking the mountains of Idaho and Utah during the warm months, there’s no reason to hang up your boots and hibernate indoors when the snow flies. A pristine beauty is waiting for you out there all winter long — every bit as seductive as you’ll find in the summer and fall, and even more intimate. To get to it, simply dress warm, strap on some snowshoes and go. Snowshoeing is not skiing, mind you. It’s hiking, pure and simple … but on snow. If you’re a warm-weather hiking enthusiast, snowshoeing will blow the “off” winter months right off your calendar. It will keep you in shape and get you out into the sun (sometimes) and fresh air (always). You’ll say goodbye to the crowds and experience a solitude you won’t find at ski resorts. You’ll also avoid the high cost of ski passes and ski equipment.
Snowshoe Utah! The “greatest snow on earth” is just as great for snowshoeing as it is for skiing. That makes Utah a mecca for snowshoe devotees. John Knudson, trails coordinator for the state of Utah, points out that an abundance of excellent snowshoeing opportunities can be found throughout the state’s high, snow-laden terrain.
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By Steven P. Osborne
One of these is Soldier Hollow in the Wasatch Mountain State Park west of Heber — a 2002 Winter Olympic venue. More than 16 miles of trails run through trees and over hills, offering snowshoeing for everyone from beginners to experienced athletes. Watch for moose and other wildlife. Passes are $5 a day per adult and $3 per child. To get there, go to Midway, Utah, a few miles west of Heber City. In Midway, turn south on Route 113 and drive two miles. Turn right just before the railroad tracks and follow the signs to Soldier Hollow.
Henry’s Fork, Uintah Mountains For a true backcountry snowshoeing adventure, consider Henry’s Fork in the Uintahs. Depending on how close to the summer trailhead the road is plowed in the winter, you will hike from six to nine miles up a wide, wooded canyon to Henry’s Fork Basin — one of the most gorgeous peakrimmed basins in the West. Once there, you can explore the wide-open terrain, visiting Henry’s Lake, Dollar Lake or even Gunsight Pass (an approach to King’s Peak, which you can see from the basin). This is high, wild country, but the elevation gain is modest and avalanche danger is low. Because of the trail’s length, it’s best to do it in at least two days. Winter backpacking anyone? Here’s how to get there: Go east on I-80 from Evanston to the Fort Bridger exit, follow the signs to Mountain View, then take 410 south. This turns into 426, also going south. When you come to a fork in the road, take 072 to the left to 017, which will take you to the summer trailhead, or within three miles of it.
Pink Pine Ridge, Little Cottonwood Canyon It’s not a short hike to Pink Pine Ridge, requiring about three to four hours at an easy clip. But the rewards are spectacular with views in every direction and white, pine-clad alpine landscapes you won’t soon forget. From the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon on the east bench of Salt Lake Valley, drive approximately 5.2 miles east to Community Magazine
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the White Pine Trailhead parking lot. You’ll snowshoe across the debris of a three-year old avalanche not far from the trailhead. After a 0.8-mile trek along an old mining road to White Pine Gulch, you’ll turn west and follow a trail along the mountainside’s contour. When you come to a “Lone Peak Wilderness” trail sign, turn south and climb up to the ridge. (It’s named Pink Pine Ridge because it divides Red Pine and White Pink Gulches.) Stay on the ridge — avoiding any cornices — and continue south toward Rainbow Peak as far as you want to go. You can return the same way or drop down the ridge’s steep east slope for an exhilarating good time and head down the gulch. The slope is relatively avalanchesafe, but don’t take chances. Check out the avalanche forecast before you go.
Riggs Spring Loop Trail, Bryce Canyon National Park When snow piles up in Bryce Canyon National Park, try the Riggs Spring Loop Trail for a moderate- to difficult-level snowshoe adventure. You’ll see worldfamous hoodoos and other outlandish rock formations, as well as high, sub-alpine landscapes. The loop, which starts at the Rainbow Point Trailhead, is eight miles around, which means a long day trip for fast snowshoers or an overnight trip. (A camp site permit and winter camping equipment are required.) If you don’t want to take the full loop, you can start at either end and come back the same way, matching the distance of your hike to your time and energy.
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Idaho: Committed to Winter Trails Seventeen backcountry Park N’ Ski locations are scattered strategically throughout Idaho. These Park N’ Ski centers offer plowed parking lots (most have restrooms), from eight to 60 miles of groomed backcountry trails through beautiful country, numerous ungroomed trails that are well-marked, and trail maps. Most of these winter play areas for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and other nonmotorized fun are maintained by a partnership between Idaho State Parks and Recreation, the U.S. Forest Service, and local snowshoe or Nordic clubs. It costs $7.50 per vehicle to use a Park N’ Ski for up to three days. Annual passes are $25 per vehicle. Three Park N’ Ski locations northeast of Boise in the Idaho City area — Banner Ridge, Gold Fork and Whoop-Um-Up — are interconnected, offering approximately 60 miles of groomed snowshoe and ski trails. There are also five very popular yurts in these areas, all located two to three miles from the parking lots. The yurts can be rented for $72 a night on the weekends and $60 on weekdays. Each yurt accommodates up to six people, and is fully outfitted with split firewood, a wood heating stove, a propane cook stove and gourmet kitchen equipment, lanterns, bunk beds and futons. “Park N’ Ski areas are among the most popular places to snowshoe in Idaho,” says Leo Hennessy, nonmotorized trail program coordinator for Idaho State Parks and Recreation. “But there are just about as many other destinations that advertise their snowshoe trails. Some are in our state
parks, including Ponderosa State Park near McCall and Harriman State Park north of Idaho Falls on the way to Yellowstone. Both are classic snowshoeing destinations in spectacular settings. Other snowshoeing trails are available at private ski areas, such as Sun Valley, Bogus Basin and Tamarack Resort.” Maps and specific information about snowshoeing in Idaho’s Park N’ Ski areas and state parks is available at www.idahoparks.org. Click on “Recreation,” then “Nordic Skiing.” You can also call Hennessy at 208-514-2419. “Idaho also offers a lot of areas where there are high mountain passes,” Hennessy adds, “like Galena Summit — the pass from Sun Valley over to the Sawtooths — where there’s great snow and long snow seasons. There are no fees in those areas and no marked trails, but you’ll see tracks all over. People snowshoe up there all the time.” Idaho Highway 36, where it passes through the Emigration-Strawberry Canyons between Montpelier and Preston, offers more high snow country terrain for snowshoers. Numerous pull-outs, beautiful open hillsides and great snow conditions make this a premier snowshoeing destination. “The real fun,” Hennessy says, “is when you’ve developed some outdoor winter skills so you can go out and explore areas you can’t get into on traditional Nordic skis. You can climb peaks and explore remote valleys. You can go places where you can’t even go in the summer because of the dense foliage.”
Get Out! Chase away the cold-weather doldrums this winter. Grab your snowshoes and poles and head for the high country. Cold? Not if you dress right. Strenuous? Exercise is good for you. Dangerous? Not if you follow avalanche safety guidelines. Always call or go online to get the local avalanche report before you go. And unless you’re going to a trail where there is no possibility of an avalanche, make sure everyone carries three life-saving tools: a small avalanche shovel, a probe and a transceiver or “beacon.” Always carry matches, a flashlight or headlamp, a lightweight emergency blanket or shelter, plenty of water (it’s easy to become dehydrated while snowshoeing) and some high-energy food. And don’t go into the backcountry alone. ZB
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Recommended Daily AMD Antioxidant Supplementation (For people who already have age-related macular degeneration)
What do physics, eating your vegetables, the vibration of molecules, fish oil, and unknown quantum substances have to do with macular degeneration, an eye disease that causes blindness and affects 13 million Americans over 55 each year? Turns out, Mom’s constant nagging to eat your vegetables and fruits is receiving the endorsement of the scientific community, particularly from ophthalmic researchers. Those hard to pronounce substances called carotenoids, (specifically the macular xanthophyll carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin) found in yellow and orange fruits, and dark green leafy vegetables are proving to have a positive impact on slowing or even stopping the progression of macular degeneration. Collaborative research by Dr. Paul S. Bernstein from the Moran Eye Center, and Dr. Werner Gellermann, from the Department of Physics at the University of Utah, helped establish evidence that high levels of these carotenoids may be protective against visual loss as people age. This unusual alliance of physics and ophthalmology that led to these conclusions began 10 years ago when Gellermann’s group contacted Bernstein’s office and inquired whether it might be possible to use modern laser spectroscopy techniques in the field of ophthalmology. They decided to check out the possibilities of using resonance raman spectroscopy for the detection of macular carotenoid levels in the living human eye. By applying a special laser to the eye, molecular vibrations allow the instrument to read the amount of lutein and zeaxanthin in the eye. As a result of this technology, the National Eye Institute’s Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) began recommending that patients with existing agerelated eye diseases begin a regimen of supplements. Helpful in actually preventing the disease are the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils, with higher levels found in farmed versus wild salmon. A new study published in the Archives of Opthalmology even suggests that a diet rich in omega-3 could cut the risk of age-related macular degeneration by as much as 40 percent.
• 80 mg zinc oxide (other forms such as zinc acetate may be acceptable, and half this dose may be OK) • 2 mg cupric oxide (to counteract copper deficiency induced by the zinc) • 500 mg vitamin C • 400 international units (iu) of vitamin E (do not take higher doses) • 15 mg (25,000 iu) of beta-carotene (contraindicated in smokers, and much lower doses may be OK in nonsmokers, too) Research performed at the Moran Eye Center suggests that daily supplementation with at least 4 mg of lutein per day may be beneficial, but further studies are needed. Lutein is available by itself or in combination with other antioxidant vitamins, but be sure to read the label carefully because the amounts present can vary widely. Supplements containing significant amounts of zeaxanthin are not as common. If you have any special medical conditions, please consult your physician before beginning this supplement program.
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Search for a Cure
Utah-Idaho Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation By Ali Monson
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Diabetes kills one American every three minutes — but a local nonprofit group is making tremendous efforts to help find a cure for the deadly disease. The Utah-Idaho Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), based in Salt Lake City, has worked tirelessly since 1996 to raise funds for diabetes research — research devoted to discovering a cure for the autoimmune disease that affects more than 20 million Americans. “The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation gives more money directly to diabetes research than any other private agency in the world,” says Laura Hayes Western, executive director of the Utah-Idaho Chapter of the JDRF. “The foundation is proud to say that more than 80 percent of its expenditures directly support research and education about research.” According to Western,
the national foundation is also one of the most cost-effective organizations in the world, earning an A rating for efficiency from the American Institute of Philanthropy. With so many Americans living with the disease — and the World Health Organization predicting that the number of people afflicted with Type 1 diabetes will double by 2030 — the JDRF faces quite the task in its search for a cure. But Western and her staff of two continue to stay focused on their task of raising research funds, recognizing that the local population is far from immune from the disease that attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Knowing that more than 130,000 Utahns and at least 88,000 Idahoans live with the disease helps fuel their desires to find a cure.
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Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Although diabetes is common in the country (and throughout Idaho and Utah), the disease is not understood by many. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, strikes children suddenly, making them dependent on insulin or pumped insulin for life. In addition to insulin dependency, the disease carries with it the constant threat of several devastating complications such as kidney failure, blindness, amputations, nerve damage, heart attacks and strokes. And while diagnosis generally occurs in childhood and adolescence, it can and does impact adults, as well. To stay alive, people with juvenile diabetes can choose to take multiple insulin injections daily or deliver insulin to their pancreases through continual infusion via a permanent pump. Type 1 diabetics monitor their blood sugar and insulin levels by testing their blood through finger pricks, six or more times a day. While trying to balance insulin doses with food intake and daily activities, people with this form of diabetes must always be prepared for serious hyperglycemic (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) reactions, both of which can be life threatening. And although insulin keeps diabetic people alive, it does not cure diabetes or prevent its eventual effects. The causes of Type 1 diabetes are not yet entirely understood, but scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. Still, there is much work to be done to discover what causes the pancreas to fail in its insulin-producing job. And that’s where the work of Western and her colleagues comes in.
Raising Funds and Awareness The Utah-Idaho Chapter of the JDRF is focused on supporting the national organization’s objectives through strong fundraising efforts. This year, the local chapter will raise approximately $1.3 million in support of its search-for-a-cure mission. The primary fundraising efforts for the local JDRF chapter are four Walks to Cure Diabetes events. Utah hosts three walks: the Tri-county Walk (Davis, Weber and Salt Lake Counties), the Cache Valley Walk and the Utah County Walk. Idaho hosts the Treasure Valley Walk in Boise. “The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is the fastest growing fundraising event in the history of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,” Western says. “In 2006, more than $86 million was raised through the Walk to Cure Diabetes to fund diabetes research.”
“In 2006, more than $86 million was raised through the Walk to Cure Diabetes to fund diabetes research.”
In fact, last year more than 600,000 people “walked to cure diabetes” at one of more than 210 fundraising events throughout the country. This year, 650,000 men, women and children — including those from 8,000 large corporations and local companies — will participate in a Walk to Cure Diabetes event. Funds are raised as walkers ask friends, relatives and co-workers to sponsor them (and offer donations) for participating in the walk. “We are proud to have a strong force of parents, families and friends who help drive our relationships with our government officials so that they remember the children who live each day with this critical disease,” Western says. “We also have a strong community outreach effort that engages families whose children have diabetes with other families who live with the challenges of this disease. And last but not least, we have an astounding board of directors who work diligently year-round to make sure we are coming closer to a cure each day.” To build relationships between families impacted by juvenile diabetes, the Utah-Idaho JDRF also sponsors and participates in smaller events, such as health fairs, athletic activities and holiday celebrations. To find out more about these events, visit www.jdrf.org/utah. Western eagerly welcomes new companies and individuals who want to be involved with Walk to Cure Diabetes fundraisers and other events. Beyond the annual walks, volunteer opportunities also exist for those interested in helping in the local office and participating on committees. To find out how you can contribute to the local Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, contact Laura Hayes Western at 801-530-0660 or at lwestern@jdrf.org.
All photos of the Walk to Cure Diabetes events courtesy of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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people profile – idaho
Michael Hess
On Spec, on Time By Greg Taggart Photo by Zane Pendleton
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As you’re watching the big game on your HDTV, you may want to thank Philo Farnsworth, the Rigby, Idaho, native and inventor of television. And while you’re at it, you might say thanks to Michael Hess as well. As vice president and chief operating officer of Malad, Idaho-based Hess Pumice Products, he has a lot to do with the quality of your glass television screen. In fact, were it not for him, your HDTV’s hefty price tag would weigh even more. “We were the only company who could produce the polish to grind the really high quality glass HDTV required,” he says. “We could have extracted a premium for the product at the time, but we chose to price it competitively. Today, we’re the No. 1 supplier in the world for television glass grinding.”
Hess followed his father into the business, who followed his father, who founded Hess Pumice in 1958. The company brings in about $14 million in sales each year, 80 percent of them outside the United States. Hess’s son, Mike Jr., joined the business three years ago after graduating from Brigham Young University. “So we’re going to give the fourth generation a try,” Hess says with a smile. And why not, the business has been very good to him and his family. After graduating from Utah State in 1981 with a degree in business, Hess returned to Malad and rejoined the company. “Actually, I was raised in the company,” he explains. All Hess children started at the mine when they were old enough to push a wheelbarrow and pack a shovel. “That’s where you spent your summers, in the mine,” he says. Each summer, he learned a different aspect of the business, from driving a truck to stacking pumice bags to running a plant, always with a eye to the company’s motto, “On spec, on time!” “You did it all when you were growing up, so that you understood the business,” he says. “I’ve done that with my sons, too.” Today, Hess travels throughout Europe and Asia, working with sales reps and managing the company’s distribution chain, but he’d rather stay home and drive an earthmover. In fact, in a company with just 110 employees, he still gets that opportunity from time to time. “We’re kind of a small mom-and-pop operation,” he says. “One day you’re wearing the HR hat, and the next you’re wearing the finance or sales hat.” Or the marathon-running hat, for that matter. Jogging is his greatest vice, and running marathons, his favorite outlet for that vice. He has the T-shirts to prove it, emblazoned with “Boston,” “St. George” and “Big Sur.” Flying is another love. “I just flew back from the dentist, and that was a very nice break.” He also uses his Cessna 210 to cart his youngest son to BYUIdaho. Life is hectic for Hess, but not so busy that he forgets what makes it all work: “On spec, on time.” ZB
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people profile – utah
Matthew Godfrey
Accidental Politician By Steve Pastorino Photo by Kevin Kiernan
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In a state known for its famous political families (Huntsmans, Mathesons and Romneys, for example), three-term Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey, 37, didn’t think his would be one of them. Even though his late father was once the mayor of Harrisville and his father-in-law was a state senator and party leader, the youthful, idealistic Godfrey considers himself an accidental politician. Godfrey says he never planned to run for an elected office until one night in 1999 when he presented the idea to his wife, Monica. “What’s possessing you?” she responded. “I had my third (private sector) job offer … out of this area,” he says. “I realized we would be moving, or someone would have to turn Ogden around.”
Rather than bemoan the lack of economic opportunities, he set out to create them by running for mayor, which could afford him a satisfying career as well as keep the family close to its roots. Godfrey joined the mayoral race at just 29 years of age, intending primarily to influence the election and public policy during his campaign. He was surprised when he won. Now he’s proud to have created 7,000 jobs during his first two terms at the helm of this city of about 80,000 residents. His Quixotic vision to make Ogden synonymous with outdoor sports (like San Jose and technology, or Milan and fashion) is paying off. Under his CEO-like leadership, Ogden has attracted some of the biggest names in winter sports to relocate to the city, including Amer Sports, whose flagship brand of skis, Salomon, titles a critical piece of downtown redevelopment. It’s no surprise that the former Iomega manager who taught calculus and finance part-time at Weber State University has pursued economic development so fervently. He seems more suited to be an entrepreneur (which he was), or climb ladders in corporate America, than a politician. He cites business books like “Good to Great” and “The Tipping Point” as major influences. Yet for eight years now, the “business” of running a city has suited him well. Perhaps the only drawback of public office is the demands it places on his family time. The Godfreys have five children, ages 4 through 12, so he has cut back on participating in many of the outdoor activities that he promotes as being Ogden’s greatest attributes. He still finds time to hit the city’s running trails about twice a week (he was an All-American steeplechase runner at Weber). Now that most of his children can ski, running helps him stay fit and healthy enough to keep up with them on the area’s famed slopes. A hotly contested election last fall appears to have reinvigorated Godfrey, who says his third term, probably his last, will now give him the opportunity to put the finishing touches on a decade of service to the city. ZB
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speaking on business Zions Bank’s “Speaking on Business” radio program highlights the diverse businesses of both Utah and Idaho. Business expert Fred Ball hosts the program and discusses the intriguing stories behind everything from homegrown startups to large corporations. Fred Ball has been “the voice of business” on Utah radio for more than 25 years. He joined Zions Bank after retiring from a successful business career, first as an executive with a national trucking firm and later as president of the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce, a position he held for 25 years. Fred has been named Small Business Journalist of the Year by the Small Business Administration. Fred has featured thousands of businesses since the program first aired in Utah in January 1997. The radio program then expanded to feature Idaho businesses in January 2002. Thousands of listeners enjoy hearing the program every weekday on the following radio stations throughout Utah and twice a week in Idaho:
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Utah Broadcast Schedule
Weekdays KSL 1160 AM (7:25 a.m., 11:47 a.m., 5:25 p.m.) KSL 102.7 FM (7:25 a.m., 11:47 a.m., 5:25 p.m.) Logan – KVNU 610 AM (7:43 a.m., 5:28 p.m.) Manti – KMTI 650 AM (8:15 a.m., 5:25 p.m.) Moab – KCYN 97.1 FM (7:40 a.m., 5:20 p.m.) Monticello – KAAJ 103.5 FM (7:50 a.m., 5:10 p.m.) Richfield – KSVC 980 AM (8:20 a.m., 5:22 p.m.) Price – KOAL 750 AM (7:30 a.m., 5:18 p.m.) St. George – KDXU 890 AM (7:25 a.m., 5:25 p.m.) Vernal – KVEL 920 AM (7:45 a.m., 5:15 p.m.)
Idaho Broadcast Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays Boise – KBOI 670 AM (7:45 a.m., 5:20 p.m.) Burley/Rupert – KBAR 1230 AM (7:39 a.m., 5:20 p.m.) Idaho Falls – KID 590 AM (7:43 a.m., 6:05 p.m.) Lewiston – KOZE 950 AM (7:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.) Montpelier – KVSI 1450 AM (7:42 a.m., 5:15 p.m.) Moscow – KRPL 1400 AM (7:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.) Pocatello – KWIK 1240 AM (7:42 a.m., 5:18 p.m.) Soda Springs – KITT 100.1 FM (7:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.) Twin Falls/Jerome – KLIX 1310 AM (7:42 a.m., 5:18 p.m.) Weiser/Wilder/New Plymouth – KSRV 1380 AM (7:20 a.m., 5:20 p.m.)
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Children’s Therapy Place
speaking on business Excerpts from the Zions Bank Speaking on Business Radio Series
Founder Sondra McMindes Photos by Bruce Blasius
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Whether a child needs help overcoming a stuttering problem or developing fine motor skills, the Children’s Therapy Place in Boise serves almost every imaginable therapy need. I was impressed with the full range of physical, occupational and speech/language therapy services the expert therapists provide in a fun and inviting environment. The company also visits children’s homes and provides services for local school districts. Children’s Therapy Place contracts with McCall Memorial Hospital to provide inpatient and outpatient therapy services. Founder Sondra McMindes received her master’s degree in communication sciences
and disorders from the University of South Florida. She is certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and serves as president-elect of the Idaho Speech and Hearing Association. Sondra ran a successful speech/language clinic in Florida before moving to the Boise area, where she saw a great need for pediatric therapists. She began Children’s Therapy Place in 2000 and later expanded the services to McCall. Children’s Therapy Place has physical, occupational and speech therapists who work with children with a variety of challenges, ranging from speech impediments to Down syndrome and autism. The business recently added developmental therapy to its array of services, where children with disabilities learn to increase functional life skills such as dressing themselves and following directions. Therapists use a play-based approach and visit community locations such as the library and parks to help children function more independently. Children’s Therapy Place’s clinics have both individual and group therapy programs designed to meet the individual needs of each child. They even hold camps for children to receive intensive therapy in a fun, summer day-camp setting. For example, Camp Tokalot helps children overcome communication difficulties by incorporating therapy into arts and crafts, nature hikes, sports, swimming, and skits. Children’s Therapy Place truly achieves its goal of providing effective therapy in a friendly and comfortable environment. ZB
Children’s Therapy Place Boise Office 890 N. Cole Road, Suite A Boise, ID 83704 208-323-8888 McCall Office 411A Deinhard Lane (Market Place Square) McCall, ID 83638
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Blues Barbershop
speaking on business Excerpts from the Zions Bank Speaking on Business Radio Series
Owner Jerone Wedig Photos by Kevin Kiernan
When Jerone Wedig was 12 years old, he learned to cut his own hair. When he was 16, one of his friends’ mothers asked if he would cut her son’s hair. Jerone had the gift of knowing not only how to cut hair, but how to style and shape his work. He had a talent for art and knew he wanted to be an artist. As Jerone studied art and sculpture, he noted that art played a part in barbering. Composition, geometry and balance are all key elements of fine art and also of hair cutting. “Hair cutting is not just a job,” Jerone says. “It’s a craft, an art and a science.”
It seemed natural that Jerone would someday enter the business. His shop, Blues Barbershop, in the Main Street Plaza in downtown St. George, has gained a loyal following of people who hunger for the oldfashioned barbershop. I also discovered that barbering runs in the family. I saw an old photograph on the wall showing Jerone’s grandfather cutting hair in Burma during World War II. Jerone loves his work and gains great satisfaction from providing a much-needed service. He is also a very talented musician and a renowned guitarist. He was hooked on blues at an early age and loved listening to Big Mama Thornton, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Elvis. That explains the microphone, sound equipment and performing stool in the corner of his shop. When he’s not cutting hair, he’s playing and entertaining customers. He also performs regularly as a soloist and also with his trio. Jerone recently performed in a twonight concert in New York City and he fills regular gigs around Southern Utah. Jerone started his Blues Barbershop in Seattle when he was in his early 20s. He moved to St. George seven years ago and has been in his present location for just two years. Jerone says it’s been a great move. ZB
Blues Barbershop 20 N. Main St. St George, UT 84770 435-229-4501
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VFC
speaking on business Excerpts from the Zions Bank Speaking on Business Radio Series
Top row: Kirk Partridge, Travis Vought and Todd Vought. Bottom row: Lee Archer, Kim Mount and Hal Milner. Photos by Kevin Kiernan
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When a thunder and lightning storm is raging outside, our first instinct is to run inside to seek cover, but we often don’t think about protecting the buildings in which we take shelter. For local businessmen Lee Archer, Hal Milner, Kirk Partridge, Travis Vought and Todd Vought, protecting these buildings is a top priority. Their business, VFC, installs lightning protection systems in office buildings, industrial complexes, medical facilities and other structures. This is done by installing copper or aluminum air terminals on roof
systems that are connected to copper rods on the ground. The lightning protection systems, installed in both new and existing structures, divert the electrical energy of a lightning strike safely away from a building and its occupants. VFC is headquartered in North Salt Lake with offices in Phoenix, Dallas and Denver. Some of the company’s recent projects include Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Franklin Covey Field, Rice-Eccles Stadium, the new Dallas Cowboys’ stadium and both Microsoft’s and Yahoo’s data centers. Most of VFC’s business comes from commercial and industrial construction, but on occasion the company installs lightning protective ware for high-end homes. It was just more than a year ago that Lee and his business partners purchased controlling interest in VFC. Their attention was drawn to the company, which was started by the Vought family in 1988, because the lightning protection business seemed to hold unlimited possibilities in an “under-the-radar” screen industry. VFC is a cottage industry not many people are familiar with. Lee says VFC has an outstanding technical team of highly qualified, experienced individuals who will play a significant role as the company expands more aggressively over the next few years throughout the U.S. market. ZB
VFC 90 N. Cutler Drive North Salt Lake City, UT 84054 800-825-1948
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sba success story The following success story celebrates the achievements of a local company that has received a Small Business Administration loan from Zions Bank.
Amber Lyn Chocolates
As business increased, the fledgling company was forced to move out of the basement and into a building on Sunset Boulevard in St. George where the family continued to pour and hand wrap the bars. An SBA loan from Zions Bank gave them working capital to meet the needs of their growing business. They recently became the proud owners of a new wrapping machine, enabling them to wrap as many as 160 bars per minute. The company currently offers 25 different bars and truffles using high-quality flavorings and nuts, and dark, milk and white chocolate. Dark chocolate is the No. 1 seller, followed by milk chocolate, then white. The only family members still actively involved in the business are Peterson, his son Ben, and his son-in-law Eric Cook. Cook and Ben run the dayto-day business operations while Peterson goes on the road selling and doing “road shows” for Sam’s Club and Costco every two to three months. Amber Lyn Chocolates are sold at various supermarkets, health food stores and on the company’s Web site, www.amberlynchocolates.com. There is a growing market for the candy in Asian markets in the Los Angeles area (probably because it is one of the largest areas in the world for people with diabetes), and this has lead to inquiries from as far away as Japan. Retirement may not have been in the cards, but the future looks bright for this up-and-coming company.
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Comparison of an Amber Lyn candy bar with a Twix bar
Eric Cook, Lyman Peterson, Ben Peterson Photo by Mark Wade
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Guilt-Free Valentine’s Pleasure For Lyman Peterson, retirement just wasn’t in the cards. The former highway patrolman was on a low-carb diet and couldn’t find anything to satisfy his craving for good tasting chocolate. His search eventually led him to a high-grade Belgian chocolate containing Maltitol as its sweetener and his company, named after his only daughter Amber Lyn, took flight. Using a chocolate melter in his basement and the assistance of his family, Peterson began pouring and hand wrapping the low-carb, sugar-free chocolate bars in his basement — sometimes as many as 10,000 a week. It wasn’t unusual for the family to pour in the middle of the night because of the high St. George temperatures.
A 1.2 ounce Amber Lyn candy bar contains: Calories: 170 Sugar: none in dark chocolate, up to 3 grams in milk chocolate bars (milk in the chocolate contains traces of sugar) Carbs: 2 to 3 net carbs in dark chocolate, 3 to 4 net carbs in milk chocolate (net carbs are what your body actually absorbs) Twix chocolate bar: Calories: 280 Sugar: 27 grams Carbs: 37 grams
Amber Lyn Chocolates 1812 W. Sunset Blvd., No. 34 St. George, UT 84770 888-252-9234 www.amberlynchocolates.com
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How to Manage and Maintain a Family Legacy
Grandpa’s For many families, recreational properties like cabins, beach houses or condominiums provide countless opportunities for bonding and relaxation. Everyone has fond memories like the time little Billy got chased by a raccoon or the night the cousins snuck out for a moonlight hike and got lost. Little wonder that parents want the family recreational property to be kept in the family for future generations. Although accomplishing this desire can be difficult, careful planning can often avert a number of pitfalls. Titling Options For parents who want to eventually transfer the family recreational property to their children, but are not ready to make those plans irrevocable, the revocable trust is a great option. Upon the death of the settlor of the trust (the person who established it), the trust becomes irrevocable. It can be designed to hold the recreational property for the use and enjoyment of the settlor’s posterity. An advantage of holding recreational property in a revocable trust is that the settlor can
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amend or revoke the trust at any time during his or her life. In addition, upon the death of the settlor, the tax basis of the property increases to its value on the date of death, which may save capital gain taxes if the property is later sold. The trust can hold the property and also protect it from the claims of the children’s creditors. Irrevocable trusts can also be used to transfer recreational property to the next generation. As the term suggests, once the irrevocable trust is executed, it cannot be revoked or modified. If the transfer to the irrevocable trust is
properly structured to be deemed a completed gift by the settlor to the beneficiaries, the value of the recreational property and all future appreciation will be out of the settlor’s estate, thus not subject to federal estate tax upon the death of the settlor. However, gift tax issues will need to be considered. Another option is to sell the property to the trust in exchange for a promissory note. This option allows the senior generation to “freeze” the value of the recreational property in their estate, and therefore can be beneficial for recreational properties that are anticipated to increase in value. Also, property that is gifted or sold to an irrevocable trust will typically retain the same tax basis it had in the hands of the donor or seller, plus the amount of any gift tax paid. Family limited liability companies (LLCs) provide a flexible means to transfer recreational property to the next generation. Because ownership and management of an LLC can be separate,
legal order to maintain the smooth operation of the recreational property for the younger generation, the agreement needs to facilitate ongoing use and maintenance. The agreement should address several points: >> The resolution of problems that may arise among owners; >> Who will pay the ordinary and capital expenses of the property; >> Scheduling the use of the property; >> Whether the property should be rented out; >> Whether family members may bring guests to the property; and >> Whether nonfamily members may use the property.
Cabin By David R.York and Gregory C. Zaugg the senior generation can manage the LLC until their deaths, allowing them to oversee the property. The ownership interests can be gifted or sold to the younger generation during the life of the senior generation, or transferred upon the death of the senior generation, or a combination of the three. Gifts of ownership interests are subject to federal gift tax laws. However, by using the senior generationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift tax annual exclusion amount (currently $12,000 per donee) and lifetime exclusion amount (currently $1 million) one can avoid paying any gift tax. Additionally, the value of the LLC membership interests may be able to be discounted based on minority ownership and lack of marketability. This can reduce the value of any interest retained by the senior generation, thus reducing the value of their estate for estate tax purposes. The LLC operating agreement can be structured to prevent the transfer of
ownership interests outside of the family unless there is the unanimous consent of the members. The LLC operating agreement can also contain a buy-sell agreement that governs the transfer of membership interests. That way, if some of the children want to continue owning the property and others donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, the terms of the LLC operating agreement govern how members can sell interests to each other.
Management and Maintenance Agreements Once the recreational property has been transferred to the younger generation, the family will want to put into place a mechanism to manage the property, resolve conflicts and facilitate maintenance of the property. This agreement can be incorporated into the LLC operating agreement or the trust agreement. The agreement may also be in the form of a contract or bylaws. In
The senior generation may want to give other assets to the trust or LLC that can be used to pay the ordinary and capital expenses of the property. The design and implementation of the management and maintenance agreement can often prove to be the most difficult aspect of the transition from the senior generation to the younger generation.
Jointly Owned Property Shared ownership of property among nonfamily members is becoming more and more popular. Instead of owning an interest in a timeshare that may be difficult to use or trade, many individuals are purchasing fractional interests in property with friends or others. These arrangements can allow individuals to own an interest in property they might not otherwise be able to afford or to more accurately reflect the amount of time they would actually use it. It is especially important with joint ownership of property among nonfamily members that an agreement be put into place with appropriate buy-sell provisions. An LLC is a great mechanism for owning such property. With a proper legal structure and thoughtful planning, a family or joint-owned cabin or other recreational property can provide for years of positive family memories.
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David R. York, a shareholder and director at Callister Nebeker & McCullough, and Gregory C. Zaugg, an associate, practice in the areas of estate planning, asset protection, business planning and charitable organizations. They can be contacted at www.cnmlaw.com. Community Magazine
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Financial Peace
University Putting You in Charge of Your Finances By Steven P. Osborne
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Jill Trowell, of Twin Falls Idaho, works for an accounting firm, but she never found a way to make a budget work for herself, at least not until she found Financial Peace University. Trowell enrolled in a 13-week course (one night each week, two hours a night) that teaches people how to build wealth by saving money, reducing debt and creating positive cash flow. Developed by personal finance guru and radio show host Dave Ramsey, Financial Peace University is the main component of Zions Bank’s Eliminate Needless Debt (END) Program. “The course gave me the tools to actually write a budget, get it organized and implement it. It gave me the right tools — like the zero-based budget and the envelope system — to get it done,” Trowell says. “I’m much more confident about my finances. I’m a single mom, so I take little baby steps. I’ve been able to organize my bills, put my budget together and pay my debts down. Now, I basically tell the money where I want it to go and how I want to use it.” Lloyd Richins, a concrete finisher in Orem, Utah, had a similar experience with the END Program and Financial Peace University. “The course helped my wife and me get on the same page with our finances,” Richins says. “We never learned how to do a budget before the class. We tried to do one once, but it was one person trying to tell the other person what to do. This time we agreed on a strategy and it worked. For the last six or eight months I was trying to change jobs and was bringing in a lot less money than before. Thanks to what we learned in the class, we were able to keep our bills paid and stay afloat.” Richins and Trowell are not alone. Since 2003, more than 6,000 people living as far north as Lewiston, Idaho, to as far south as St. George, Utah, have improved their financial lives by participating in more than 200 Financial Peace University classes supported by Zions Bank.
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Serious Bottom-Line Results Financial Peace University is an educational experience — not a sales program. Throughout the nation, more than 420,000 families have taken the course, achieving an average savings of $2,700 and reducing debt by an average of $5,300 even before the end of the 13-week program. Don Milne, product manager for deposits at Zions Bank, administers the END Program. He says students in many of the bank-supported Financial Peace University classes have generated even better results than the national average. “The people in our first class averaged $3,000 in savings and paid off $7,100 in debt during the three months of the program,” Milne points out. “That success has been followed by more than four years of additional classes with more or less similar results.” It is not surprising that the Financial Peace University has earned the reputation of being the most effective personal finance course in America. Each of the 13 Financial Peace University sessions consists of an hour-long DVD presentation by Ramsey, followed by another hour or so of small group discussions. The classes and Zions’ END Program are for everyone — not just people who are seriously in debt. “Twenty percent of our participants are seriously in debt,” Milne says. “But 50 percent are only moderately in debt and 30 percent have no more debt than maybe a home loan. They just want to do better than they are already doing. And by the way, you don’t have to bank at Zions to participate.”
Mutual Admiration Zions Bank is happy to be able to work with Ramsey in offering the Financial Peace University course to people in Idaho and Utah, and the feeling is mutual. Ramsey appreciates Zions Bank’s commitment to the program. “The people at Zions have had the right approach to this and the right heart about it from the beginning,” he says. “They’re not going to be pitching banking products when you walk in. They’re doing this as a service to the community. They’re doing it to help people.” One illustration of this is a new initiative directed at military families. “They stole my thunder — I should have done this long before now,” Ramsey says, “but for any military family there in Utah or Idaho in which the spouse is deployed overseas, Zions is going to put them through the class free.”
Financial Peace University is an educational experience — not a sales program. Throughout the nation, more than 420,000 families have taken the course, achieving an average savings of $2,700 and reducing debt by an average of $5,300 even before the end of the 13-week program. Working to END Financial Stress Zions Bank launched the END Program in an effort to fight the high rate of bankruptcies in its area of operation. “We searched for the best program out there to help people become healthier financially,” Milne explains, “and we found it in Financial Peace University.” Thanks to the END Program, individuals, couples and families can attend a free one-hour Super Saving Seminar. This stand-alone seminar is the first of Ramsey’s 13 Financial Peace University lessons. It offers a motivating introduction to the course and focuses on how to establish an emergency fund savings account and make saving for retirement a priority. The seminar has been presented to hundreds of business and church groups. Those who wish to continue their personal financial education can sign up for the full Financial Peace University course. The $129 tuition fee for the complete course is good for a lifetime and for all the adults and teenagers in a family. Organizations qualify for discounts: $99 per household for business groups; $89 for church groups. Classes normally start in late February or September, but can be started at any time if there is local interest. Everyone who attends an END Programsponsored seminar or class is entered in a twiceyearly Zions Bank drawing for a $1,000 Zions Bank Ultimate CD®. The bank also supports the program by making a full array of financial products and services available to participants. For more information about the Eliminate Needless Debt Program, visit www.endprogram.com, and for a list of the upcoming classes in your area, please e-mail endprogram@zionsbank.com. ZB
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financial tips to help fund your retirement, now is the time to make some important decisions. Can you afford your current lifestyle? If not, will you change the way you live, change the way you invest or both? If you change the way you invest, keep in mind that now is a precarious time to “chase yield.” Instead, build a portfolio designed to first preserve your principal, and then to help you grow it. You may wish to seek advice from a professional to help you with realistic planning, well-considered investments and a careful eye on what’s to come. ZB
By George Feiger
Surviving the Subprime Implosion While pundits pore over the economy’s entrails, trying to rationalize the past and forecast the future, most of the rest of us are trying to decide what to do now. For many homeowners in states such as California, New York, Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, the impact of the ongoing “credit crunch” has already hit. A lot of families bought homes they couldn’t afford, based on the belief that housing prices could only rise. The subprime implosion, accompanied by declining home prices, means that many are now scrambling to meet their loan payments, are in danger of losing their homes, or have already lost them. In other states, such as Idaho and Utah, the impact has been less pronounced — so far. The “credit crunch” has spread to the
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now-flagging construction industry, with many large investment banks and other financial institutions being forced to write down investments in subprime mortgages, structured finance and leveraged loans. As the subprime crisis continues to unfold, few are likely to be exempt from its impact. Thus, virtually all investors could benefit from reappraising their objectives and reassessing their portfolios. Here are some rules of thumb. In general, the younger you are, the more time you have to let sensible long-term accumulation strategies work for you. In contrast, if you are retired or plan to retire in the near future, and particularly if you have limited savings and have been depending on the equity in your home
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Impact on Zions Bank Zions Bank has not been active in subprime or other nontraditional types of residential mortgage loans and has little or no direct exposure to those markets. Furthermore, we rely on traditional consumer and business deposits rather than wholesale funds for the majority of our funding needs, and the current credit market problems have not adversely impacted funding of Zions Bank. Most highly regulated commercial banks and savings institutions have simply refused to make the sorts of risky loans that are at the heart of the issue. These financial institutions adhere to the fundamentals of safety and soundness, sound underwriting standards, due diligence and capital standards. Though Zions Bank’s loan portfolio is virtually unaffected by the current subprime mortgage mess, we, along with many other federally insured banks and savings institutions, are able and willing to be part of the solution. We are well-capitalized and have a diverse source of funds, including deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. We are in a solid position to keep mortgage dollars flowing to creditworthy borrowers and communities and, in so doing, help prevent today’s market turmoil from becoming a housing crisis.
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King of the Road Driverless Vehicle Race By Greg Jarrard Photos by Jacob Quist
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Maybe you’ve heard the story, you know, the urban legend about the old codger and his wife of 52 years who decide to dust off the family motor home and take one last cross-country journey. About lunchtime, as they are tooling down the interstate at the prescribed 65 mph, she yells to Pop that lunch is ready. What does he do? Sets the giant blunderbuss onto “cruise control” and shuffles back for lunch … his last lunch as it turns out. Vehicles of all varieties still require someone at the wheel, whether or not they come equipped with cruise control. However, if the technology being developed for the annual DARPA Grand Challenge ever reaches Detroit, who knows? Maybe someday lunch on the freeway with R2-D2 at the controls will be a commonplace occurrence. Right now, however, driverless vehicles are the domain of wild-eyed robotic engineers and technological daredevils under the watchful eye of the federal government, DARPA to be exact. DARPA is a government-approved acronym for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, a bureau created after the Russians launched Sputnik that sponsors an annual event called the DARPA Grand Challenge. The Utah team at Logan’s Autonomous Solutions, a private spin-off from Utah State University’s Center for Self-Organizing Intelligent Systems (CSOIS), takes
the annual DARPA challenge very seriously. The 60-person small business employing some of the best minds in robotics in the country, received a $1 million grant to take a Toyota Highlander hybrid and load it up with computers, GPS gear, software and a steer-bywire system and outfit it to complete the course. They were one of 36 groups of scientists, computer experts and engineers who built driverless vehicles to compete in last November 2007’s 135-mile race through a desert course in Southern California without a human — even remotely — at the controls. The rules are that each autonomous robot must avoid all obstacles while carefully following DARPA’s preset rules — including all traffic rules and good-driving protocol. Contestants are not allowed to control or send signals to their robot once the race starts. This year’s winner, Carnegie Mellon University, took home $2 million. “Despite our disappointment at losing, we were excited to be involved in the competition,” says Chris Brown, business development manager for Autonomous Solutions, “and we developed important technology for our company, which we will be able to use on current and future projects. The top teams were impressive to watch and demonstrated that autonomous vehicles will be able to occupy the same roads as human-driven vehicles in urban environments in the not-too-distant future.” The Logan team was under the direction of Mel Torrie, Autonomous Solutions co-founder and CEO, and Paul Lewis, project leader and vice president of engineering. Other team members included Matt Berkemeier, Josh Johnston and Zeke Sussman. The firm’s partner in the venture is the Sarnoff Company, a vision systems developer for the automotive industry. Autonomous Solutions designs and engineers robotic vehicles for the likes of John Deere, the U.S. Defense Department’s Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM), and the Army Corps of Engineers. ZB
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Bed-and-Breakfast Anniversary Inn 460 S. 1000 East Salt Lake City, UT 84102 T 801-322-3037 F 801-363-4900 Julie Tucker www.anniversaryinn.com Voted Utah’s Most Romantic Inn Two Years in a Row — Best of City Search. Armstrong Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast 667 E. 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102 T 801-531-1333 Judy Savage innkeeper@armstrongmanor.com www.armstrongmansion.com Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant 1235 Warm Springs Road Midway, UT 84049 T 435-654-1400 innkeeper@theblueboarinn.com www.theblueboarinn.com Inn on the Hill 225 N. State St. Salt Lake City, UT 84103 T 801-328-1466 F 801-328-0590 Jim Bielefeld www.inn-on-the-hill.com Historic manor home nestled on Capitol Hill overlooking downtown. Classic accommodations, scenic views, fireplaces, private baths with jetted tubs. Invited Inn 1045 N. Homestead Drive Midway, UT 84049 T 866-654-7075 Bill and Susi Stern www.invitedinn.com
Catering A Taste of the Wasatch 4689 S. Holladay Blvd.,Suite A Holladay, UT 84117 T 801-272-9830 F 801-277-5698 Ilese Jaffa culinaryutah@comcast.net www.wasatchcatering.com Celebrate the art of food at your next corporate event or private party. We offer a global cuisine and custom-designed menus by a private chef.
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Boswells Catering 564 Third Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84103 T 801-532-7829 F 801-532-4769 Charlotte Robinson Owner Panache Catering 1733 W. 12500 South Riverton, UT 84005 T 801-254-2707 F 801-254-6322 Shauna Darger www.panache.net
Cosmetic Surgery Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center 440 W. 200 South Suite 250 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-595-1600 www.lasaway.com Recognized worldwide for expertise in industry. Services include Cosmetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery, Natural Hormone Optimization, Research and International Laser Training. Image Eyes Optical 2008 S. 1100 East Salt Lake City, UT 84106 T 801-466-6099 Institute of Facial & Cosmetic Surgery 5929 Fashion Blvd. Murray, UT 84107 T 801-261-3637 F 801-261-4096 Gay Kennedy/Kendra Esch www.ifcsutah.com Light Touch Laser 1100 E. South Temple, Suite 102 Salt Lake City, UT 84102 T 801-532-0204 www.lighttouchlaser.com Light Touch is a professional medical practice featuring medical aesthetic procedures to help you look your best without the downtime and expense of surgery. Southridge Eye Center 1325 W. South Jordan Parkway, Suite103 South Jordan, UT 84095 T 801-253-3080
Dining Aristo’s Greek Restaurant 224 S. 1300 East Salt Lake City, UT 84102 T 801-581-0888 www.aristosslc.com Voted Best Greek Restaurant by Salt Lake City Weekly’s “Best of 2005” readers poll Avenues Bakery and Bistro 481 E. South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84111 T 801-746-5626 Bambara 202 S. Main Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-363-5454 Biaggi’s 194 S. 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-596-7222 www.biaggis.com Blind Dog Grill 1781 Sidewinder Drive Park City, UT 84060 T 435-655-0800 www.blinddoggrill.com Braza Grill 5927 S. State St. Murray, UT 84107 T 801-506-7788 Buca di Beppo 202 W. 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-575-6262 www.bucadibeppo.com Immigrant southern Italian food served family style. Visit Web site for all locations. Butterfly 400 W. South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-456-8999 butterflyslc.com Café Madrid 2080 E. 3900 South Holladay, UT 84124 T 801-273-0837 cafemadrid.net Claim Jumper Steak House 573 Main St. Park City, UT 84060 T 435-649-8051 Cucina Toscana 307 W. Pierpont Ave. Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-328-3463
dining and leisure guide David’s 2324 S. Redwood Road Salt Lake City, UT 84119 T 801-972-9688 Easy Street Brasserie & Bar 201 Heber Ave. Park City, UT 84060 T 435-658-2500 www.easystreetbrasserie.com Goldener Hirsch Restaurant 7570 Royal Street East Park City, UT 84060 T 800-252-3373 www.goldenerhirschinn.com
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Hapa Grill 1571 W. Redstone Center Drive Kimball Junction, UT 84098 T 435-575-4272 www.latitudegr.com Escape to the relaxed atmosphere of Hapa Grill where Chef Tosh creates Asian fusion cuisine with island accents. Harry’s Bar & Grill 3200 South Decker Lake Drive West Valley City, UT 84119 T 801-988-2113 www.latitudegr.com With its inviting modern decor and views of the Wasatch front, Harry’s specializes in premium steaks and world cuisine. Harvest 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way Lehi, UT 84043 T 801-768-4990 Jason’s Deli 184 E. Winchester St. Murray, UT 84107 T 801-263-1000 www.jasondeli.com Kampai 586 Main St. Park City, UT 84060 T 435-649-0655 www.latituderg.com Located in Park City’s historic Main Street, this San Francisco style restaurant features Asian fusion cuisine and sushi. Loco Lizard Cantina 6550 S. 3000 East Salt Lake City, UT 84121 T 801-453-9400 www.locolizardcantina.com Loco Lizard is Mexican cuisine at its finest. Loco Lizard prides itself in serving only the finest quality food with the freshest ingredients. Nothing compares to the taste at Loco Lizard!
Log Haven 6451 East Millcreek Canyon Salt Lake City, UT 84109 T 801-272-8255 www.log-haven.com Lugano Restaurant 3364 S. 2300 East Salt Lake City, UT 84109 T 801-412-9994 www.luganorestaurant.com Voted “Best Italian” by City Weekly and “Top 20” by Zagat. Great rustic Italian cuisine. Private dining facilities available. Easy downtown and resort access. Market Street Grill 48 W. Market St. Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-322-4668 www.gastronomyinc.com Zagat rated “Best breakfast in town.” An abundant selection of fresh seafood, steaks, chops, chicken, prime rib, pasta, salads, desserts and our famous clam chowder. Children’s menu available.
Metropolitan Restaurant 173 W. Broadway Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-364-3472 Mikado 67 W. 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-328-0929 mikadoonline.com Mikado offers Salt Lake’s most innovative Japanese-fusion cuisine with flavors from the East to the West. Visit one of our three locations: Mikado Downtown, Mikado Cottonwood and Mikado Park City. Monsoon Thai Bistro 1615 Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84108 T 801-583-5339 www.monsoonthai.com Painted Pony 2 W. Saint George Blvd., Suite 2 St. George, UT 84770 T 435-634-1700 www.painted-pony.com
Painted Table 132 N. Main Logan, UT 84321 T 435-755-6811 www.thepaintedtableonline.com Panache Wine Bar 299 S. Main St. Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-535-4311 Rodizio Grill 459 Trolley Square Salt Lake City, UT 84102 T 801-220-0500 www.rodiziogrill.com An authentic Brazilian steakhouse featuring a parade of waiters holding 3-foot skewers stacked with a variety of rotisserie grilled meats carved tableside by Brazilian gauchos. Royal India 10263 S. 1310 East Sandy, UT 84094 T 801-572-6123 F 801-572-6124
Mayan 9400 S. State St. Sandy, UT 84070 T 801-304-4567 www.jordancommons.com
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dining and leisure guide Scaldoni’s 929 W. Sunset Blvd. St. George, UT 84770 T 435-674-1300 scaldonis.com Silver Fork Lodge 11332 E. Big Cottonwood Canyon Salt Lake City, UT 84121 T 888-646-9551 Snake Creek Grill 650 W. 100 South Heber City, UT 84032 T 435-654-2133 www.snakecreekgrill.com Takashi 18 W. Market St. Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-519-9595 Thaifoon Taste of Asia 7 N. 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-456-8424 ww.thaifoon.com The Red Iguana 736 W. North Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84116 T 801-322-1489 Restaurant and small group catering www.rediguana.com The Red Iguana, Salt Lake City’s most awarded and colorful Mexican restaurant proudly serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. Offering dangerously delicious, home-style cooking. We call it killer! The Roof 15 E. South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84150 T 801-539-1911 www.diningattemplesquare.com/ roof.html Tucanos Brazillian Grill 4801 N. University Ave. Provo, UT 84604 T 801-224-4774 www.tucanos.com Yamasaki 6055 S. 900 East Salt Lake City, UT 84121 T 801-293-7115 www.yamasakirestaurant.com
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Entertainment
Golf
Ballet West 50 W. 200 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-323-6900 info@balletwest.org www.balletwest.org
Cedar Ridge Golf Course 200 E. 900 North Cedar City, UT 84720 T 435-586-2970
Desert Star Theater & Steakhouse 4861 S. State St. Murray, UT 84107 T 801-266-2600 www.desertstar.biz Odyssey Dance Theatre www.odysseydance.com 2007 Best of State. For tickets call Kingsbury Hall at the University of Utah, 801-581-7100. Repertory Dance Theatre 138 W. Broadway Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-534-1000 www.rdtutah.org Since 1966, America’s Premiere Modern Dance Repertory Company. For tickets call 801-355-ARTS. Thanksgiving Point 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way Lehi, Utah 84043 801-768-2300 801-768-4941 Steve Williams Chief Marketing Officer swilliams@thanksgivingpoint.com www.thanksgivingpoint.com Tuacahn 1100 Tuacahn Drive Ivins, UT 84738 T 800-746-9882 www.tuacahn.org
Fitness Healthy Habits 5929 Feldspar Way West Jordan, UT 84084 T 801-414-5279 Get results with daily meal balancing, personal coaching and tracking. The Yoga Center 4689 South Holladay Blvd. Salt Lake City, UT 84117 T 801-277-9166 Leslie Salmon Owner www.yogautah.com Salt Lake’s prefered place to discover yoga.
Stonebridge Golf 4415 Links Drive West Valley, UT 84120 T 801-957-9000 Thanksgiving Point Golf Club 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way Lehi, UT 84043 T 801-768-7401 www.thanksgivingpoint.com
Home Cleaning Layci’s Home Cleaning 131 E. 300 South, Suite 1 Springville, UT 84663 T 801-687-2343 Layci schrawyer laycijs@yahoo.com Home cleaning service weekly, biweekly and monthly. We also do move-outs and special projects. Every job is guaranteed.
Hotels Best Western — Green Well Inn 105 S. Main St. Moab, UT 84532 T 435-259-6151 F 435-259-4397 Best Western — Ruby’s Inn 1000 S. Highway 63 Bryce, UT 84764 T 866-866-6616 F 435-834-5265 www.rubysinn.com Best Western — Town & Country Inn 189 N. Main St. Cedar City, UT 84720 T 435-586-9900 F 435-586-1664 Doris Goodwin Groups and special reservations resv@bwtowncountry.com www.bwtowncountry.com Cedar City — Iron County Economic Development Awarded Best Western Town and Country Inn — The Best Hotel Experience in Iron County.
dining and leisure guide Best Western — Zion Park Inn 1215 Zion Park Blvd. Springdale, UT 84767 T 800-934-7275 F 435-772-2449 Dean R. Cook info@zionparkinn.com www.zionparkinn.com Embassy Suites Hotel 110 W. 600 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-359-7800 F 801-359-3753 Connie Harmston slctm_ds@hilton.com www.embassy-suites.com Inn at Temple Square 71 W. South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101 T 801-539-3103 www.theinn.com Inn on the Creek 375 Rainbow Lane Midway, UT 84049 T 800-654-0892 www.innoncreek.com Ogden Marriott 247 24th St. Ogden, UT 84401 T 801-627-1190 F 801-395-2060 www.marriott.com
Resorts Brighton Resort 12601 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd. Brighton, UT 84121 T 801-532-4731 www.brightonresort.com Brighton Resort is the winter playground for those in the know, with more than 500 inches of snow per season. All for only $41 per day! Cedar Breaks Lodge 223 Hunter Ridge Road Brian Head, UT 84719 T 888-282-3327 www.cedarbreakslodge.com Green Valley Spa 1871 W. Cannon View Drive St. George, UT 84770 T 800-237-1068 www.greenvalleyspa.com
Red Cliffs Lodge Mile 14 Highway 128 Moab, UT 84532 435-259-2002 866-812-2002 www.redcliffslodge.com info@redcliffslodge.com Moab’s adventure headquarters with a restaurant, pool, spa, horseback rides, museum and more. Also home to the largest winery in Utah. On-site Castle Creek Winery offers daily wine tasting and wine sales. Sherwood Hills Resort 7877 S. Highway 89-91 Wellsville, UT 84339 T 800-532-5066 www.sherwoodhills.com Solitude Mountain Resort 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Solitude, UT 84121 T 801-534-1400 www.skisolitude.com What used to be a locals’ day area is now a full-service, world-class resort. Snow Report: 801-536-5777. The Lodge at Stillwater 1364 W. Stillwater Drive Heber City, UT 84032 T 435-940-3800 F 435-940-3801 www.lodgeatstillwater.com
Spa and Wellness Individualized Hair & Spa Retreat 2020 E. 3300 South Suite 20 Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 T 801-486-2000 Rebecca Scott Owner individualized@gmail.com Looking to detoxify, rejuvenate and balance? Results through individualized exploration in skin and body treatments, hairenhancement specialties, far-infrared sauna therapy, detox systems and wellness. Customized solutions for your goals!
Travel Black Pearl Luxury Services 240 E. Morris Ave. Salt Lake City, UT 84115 T 800-735-9466 F 801-483-6570 www.blackpearlservices.com Contact one of our experts for full-service travel and concierge services. Cruise Lady 10985 S. State St. Sandy, UT 84070 T 801-453-9444 www.cruiselady.com Cruise Lady has been specializing in LDS group cruises featuring prominent LDS authors, musical artists and educators for more than seven years. Get Away Today Vacations 1650 E. 5700 South Ogden, UT 84403 T 801-476-1961 www.getawaytoday.org
Wedding McCune Mansion 200 N. Main St. Salt Lake, UT 84103 T 801-531-8866 F 801-323-9582 Jim Bielefeld www.mccunemansion.com Steps away from downtown, yet worlds away ... expansive ballroom, elaborate dining rooms, outdoor gardens. Ideal site for weddings and unique events. The Devereaux & Heritage Gardens 340 W. South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84180 T 801-944-4575 F 801-532-2380 Kent Wilcox General Manager kent@heritagegardens.com www.thedevereaux.com
Sports Real Salt Lake 515 S. 700 East, Suite 2R Salt Lake City, UT 84102 T 866-976-2237 www.realsaltlake.com
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the last word
The Last Word
Banks Part of the Solution
By A. Scott Anderson, President and CEO, Zions Bank
In our last issue of Community magazine I addressed the impact of the global credit crunch on Zions Bank. In this issue, George Feiger’s article, “Surviving the Subprime Implosion,” provides additional insight into the situation. Consumers are understandably worried about what all of this means. As we continue to hear a great deal in the news about the turmoil in the subprime mortgage market, you may find yourself asking a variety of questions. Will prospective homeowners be able to get a loan? Can those with adjustable rate mortgages refinance before the interest rate resets? Will the subprime market send the economy into a recession? While I cannot answer each question specifically, I can offer some assurances. It may be helpful to first consider the big picture. In the entire housing market, 35 percent of homeowners own their homes free and clear. Of those with mortgages, 94 percent are paying on time. That’s good news. In the subprime market — which constitutes about 14 percent of the total housing market — 85 percent are paying their loans on time now. As many adjustable rate mortgages reset in the next several months, delinquencies may increase, causing this number to slip. That’s not so good news, but it does reveal something important. The majority of subprime loans are performing. That suggests most subprime borrowers have good loans that they are capable of repaying. It also shows that a subprime loan is not inherently “bad” or “predatory” — it’s just less than Grade-A. But what about all those subprime foreclosures we continue to read about — how do those fit in? For the most part, these are the result of risky loans made and supported by unregulated participants in the mortgage market — such as mortgage brokers and investors who purchased the loans on the secondary market. To reiterate the statement found on p. 72 of this issue, most highly regulated commercial banks and savings institutions — including Zions Bank — have simply refused to make the sorts of risky loans that are at the heart of the issue. We adhere to the fundamentals of safety and soundness, sound underwriting standards, due diligence and capital standards. Though our loan portfolio is virtually unaffected by the current subprime mortgage mess, Zions Bank is able and willing to be part of the subprime solution. We are well-capitalized and have a diverse source of funds, including deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. We are in a solid position to keep mortgage dollars flowing to creditworthy borrowers and communities and, in so doing, help prevent today’s market turmoil from becoming a housing crisis. So whether you are a first-time home buyer or a borrower who hopes to refinance an expensive loan, we have the resources to help. We are interested in long-term client relationships, so we won’t try to sell you a loan you cannot afford. We’ll make a loan that’s right for you and the bank and, by doing so, we’ll be doing what’s right for the community and economy at large. ZB
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Tribute to Business:
Partners in Dance 2008
Join Ballet West and our community partners for the 22nd Annual Tribute to Business, Wednesday, February 13th, 2008. Featuring the final dress rehearsal of Ben Stevenson’s Cinderella. Mingle with peers, chat with clients, have a great meal and watch a world class performance all in one night! Peruse our silent auction during dinner and take home some great items with guilt-free shopping. 5:30pm: Dinner and silent auction at the 23rd Floor Event Center, Wells Fargo Building 299 South Main, Salt Lake City 7:30pm: Cinderella Final Dress Rehearsal at the historic Capitol Theatre 50 West 200 South, Salt Lake City Indivudal tickets: $50 Includes dinner, silent auction and final dress rehearsal For more information about sponsorship opportunities or to purchase individual tickets contact Aimée Dunsmore at (801) 323-6918 or adunsmore@balletwest.org photo by Quinn Farley sponsors as of 12-14-07
Primary Sponsors Mountain America Credit Union • Workers Compensation Fund Full Sponsors Advanta Corp. • Big D Construction • Connect Magazine • The Enterprise Newspaper Group Fidelity Investments • Questar • Stoel Rives, LLP • Wells Fargo • Zions Bank Co-Sponsors AT&T • Ballet West Ambassadors • Talon Printing • Scott Machinery • Smith Machinery Co. Inc.
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