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From The Publisher The Dog Days of Summer As the days gets hotter and hotter we sometimes begin to look forward to the cooler days of fall, and you sometimes hear people talk about the “dog days of summer.” Did you ever wonder where that phrase came from? I did, and so I did a little research and this is what I found.
Hopefully you are all enjoying the harvest of fresh produce from your family “victory garden.” This is the time your efforts begin to pay off.
Years ago people used to believe that the “dog days” were the part of the year when dogs, driven to distraction by the heat, were most likely to “go mad.”
This is supposed to be the quiet, lazy days of summer, but it may actually be as busy as any other time of year.
The origin of the term actually dates back to the Egyptians and Romans and is named after the star Sirius, the brightest star in the heavens, which is also known as the Dog Star. A nickname in honor of the Egyptian God named Osirus, whose head resembled that of a dog.
We hope that you will take advantage of the time left this summer and spend some fun, meaningful time together as family and friends. • Go to the Iron County Fair, and if the “fair bug” hits you, go experience the State Fair in Salt Lake or one of the other close county fairs in the area.
For around 20 days at the end of summer, Sirius actually rises and sets with the sun, so the Egyptians and Romans concluded that Sirius added its heat to the sun and made things extra hot… hence, the name “dog days of summer.”
• Follow the grilling tips you will find inside and have a BBQ.
Instead, it is the tilt of the Earth that causes the sun’s light to hit the Northern Hemisphere at a more direct angle, and for a longer period of time throughout the day. This means longer, hotter days during the summer.
•S pend an evening at home playing games and enjoying each other’s company.
Here in Southern Utah it also means family reunions, vacations, baseball, rodeos, soccer, football practice, back to school, and hunting season to name just a few.
• Plan a picnic and go on an afternoon hike. • Take a trip up on the mountain and see the wildlife and flowers.
Thanks again for all your support. Kaylene and I really appreciate all of you and the joy that comes to us as we prepare each issue.
This issue is full of informative articles from a spotlight on the High School Rodeo Club to a local bee keeper in Parowan, a hike to Cascade Falls, and articles from our medical community on preparing for the upcoming school year. We are sure you will find something of interest.
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What’s all the Tape About? 14 In Your Dreams 41 Investing in Your Children’s Eyes Brain Training 44 Joining the Generations 46
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Rural Life AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 On The Cover: It’s FAIR Time!
Travel & Leisure
The Wonder of the Dark Night Sky 7 Hiking Southern Utah’s Scenic Trails 9 Utah Fall 2015 Hunting Calendar 10
Catch Up with Your Finances this Summer!
Beekeeping 24 It Hurts! 25 Gardening Tips 26 High School Rodeo 27 More than Just an Event... It’s a Lifestyle 28 County Fairs: A ‘Midway’ of Tradition and Change 30 Iron County Fair 31 Washington County Fair 32
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Great Summer Nutrition Foods 33 Healthy Summer Salads 35 Tips for Perfect Summer Grilling 36 Recipes: Honey Soy Glazed Salmon and California Honey Barbecue Sauce 37 Sip on This! 39
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Living the Dream: Annual Festival of Homes 49 Return on Individuals (ROI) 52
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Featured Directory Listings 53 Southern Utah Events 54-55
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Back to School A Healthy Dose of Back-to-School Anxiety 12 Encourage Your Kids to Practice Sports 13 Back to School: Vision & Dental Tips
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TRAVEL & LEISURE
What’s the safest way to travel? CNNMoney calculated how many people are killed for every one billion passenger miles traveled to compare the safety of different modes of transportation. So a 500-mile trip on a plane carrying 100 people would be equivalent in passenger miles to someone driving a 500 mile car trip alone 100 times. Mode of Transportation # of Deaths per Billion Miles Traveled Motorcycles 217.00 Cars & Trucks 5.75 Commuter Rail & Amtrak .47 Subway & Metro Rail .24 Bus .14 Commercial Airlines .06
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The Wonder of the
Dark Night Sky By Kenzie Lundberg, Cedar City • Brian Head Tourism Bureau As one of the last places in the United States where dark night skies are accessible in the backyard and viewing the Milky Way is a regular occurrence, Southern Utah is a prime spot for stargazing. Due to light pollution, approximately two-thirds of the United States will never see the Milky Way unless they travel to a remote place. Light pollution from urban areas is taking its toll on the night sky; it is inhibiting astronomy, disturbing animals and ecosystems, affecting humans and disconnecting us from the nature. Stray light has become so dominant in some areas that it is becoming difficult for residents to remember what the night sky looks like. According to Megan Finnerty, a reporter from the The Arizona Republic, “Scientists estimate that in about 10 years, America will have only three dark patches of land where people will be able to clearly see the Milky Way and where they’ll be able to do high-quality astronomy and nocturnal wilderness research.” Western Utah is one of them. Now is the time to take advantage of the amazing experience waiting in Southern Utah’s backyard. Named one of the 10 great places to stargaze by USA Today, Cedar Breaks National Monument is the place to fully experience the wonder of a dark night. To celebrate and educate others on the importance of our dark night skies, Cedar Breaks hosts Star Parties each Saturday night through Labor Day. This is a unique opportunity to participant in a constellation tour, telescope viewing through several large telescopes and interact with the astronomy volunteers at the park. Call (435) 5860787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr for more information.
The Southern Utah Space Foundation is bringing astronomy to the Southern Utah community with free events that are open to everyone, typically held at Three Peaks Recreation Area. This fall they have four events scheduled that offer the opportunity to view the night sky through telescopes, learn about astronomy and ask the experts questions: S’mores and Mercury (Sept. 5 at 7:30 pm), Stars, S’mores & Uranus (Oct. 10 at 8:00 pm) and Orionid Meteor Shower (Oct. 21 at 8:00 pm). More information can be found by visiting www.susf.org or calling (435) 633-1759. On the night of August 12, there are two chances to see one of the best sky shows of the year, the Perseid Meteor Shower. The stage will be set with an almost dark moon and a very dark sky. At Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Star Party begins at 9:00 pm; bring a lounge chair, a blanket, and a hot drink to enjoy the show! Or stay in the valley and join the Southern Utah Space Foundation at 8:00 pm at Three Peaks Recreation Area for the meteor show, telescope viewing, marshmallow roasting and fun. The shower peaks after midnight on the night of August 12th, when as many as 40 meteors per hour can be seen, so be prepared for cooler weather and bring a jacket or blanket. To learn more about light pollution, what can be done to protect the night skies, and volunteer opportunities, visit the International Dark-Sky Association at www.darksky.org.
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HIKING SOUTHERN UTAH’S
S L I A R T SCENIC– CASCADE FALLS – By Cedar City Magazine staff
Hiking in Scenic Southern Utah is a great way to explore the region and experience the beautiful scenery off the beaten path. There’s everything from arches, waterfalls, ancient forests, narrow canyons and majestic overlooks. Trails range from an easy walk to challenging overnight excursions. Always be prepared with plenty of water, good hiking shoes, cell phone, maps, sun-screen and plenty of time. Always tell someone where you are going. This issue’s spotlight hike is to Cascade Falls. It is an easy to moderate 1 mile roundtrip hike that takes approximately 1 hour to complete and is best done during the summer months and thru the fall season. The trail has uneven surfaces and is subject to temporary closures, so it is best to call ahead and verify that it is open. The phone number is 435-865-3700. The trail leads to a beautiful waterfall that is the outlet of Navajo Lake. You will see incredible views of the Zion/Kolob Terrace. To get to the trailhead in the Dixie National Forest – travel east from Cedar City on Hwy U-14 for 25 miles. Turn right at the Navajo Lake junction, then left and follow the Forest Service Road to the trailhead parking area. So, grab your family or some friends, pack a lunch and spend a quiet afternoon enjoying the beautiful scenery that is all around us.
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1. Tell someone where you are going. 2. Get detailed maps and information from the Dixie National Forest or the National Park Service. 3. Take plenty of water. 4. Pack out all trash. 5. No fires. 6. Check weather conditions before embarking on your journey. 7. Leave no trace.
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Utah Fall 2015
Hunting Calendar 12-year-old Riley Loveless of Payson poses with his first pheasant. Photo taken at Huntington Wildlife Management Area by Brent Stettler, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
YOUTH HUNTS 2015
General (rifle) Any Bull Elk Begins: September 12 Ends: September 20 Chukar and Gray (Hungarian) Partridge* Begins: September 19 Ends: September 21 California and Gambel’s Quail* Begins: October 10 Ends: October 12 Ring-Necked Pheasant* Begins: October 10 Ends: October 12 *If you are a youth who will be 17 or younger on July 31, 2015
GENERAL DEER 2015 Archery Buck Deer Begins: August 15
Ends: September 11
Muzzleloader Deer Begins: September 23 Ends: October 1 Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) Deer Begins: October 17 Ends: October 25 Paunsaugunt Management Buck Deer (Any Legal Weapon) Begins: October 28 Ends: November 1
ELK 2015
UPLAND GAME 2015
White-Tailed Ptarmigan Begins: August 22 Ends: October 31 American Crow Begins: September 1 Ends: September 30 December 1 February 28, 2016 Band-Tailed Pigeon Begins: September 1 Ends: September 14 Dusky and Ruffed Grouse Begins: September 1 Ends: December 31 Mourning and White-Winged Dove Begins: September 1 Ends: October 30 Chukar Partridge Begins: September 26 Ends: Feb. 15, 2016 Grouse--Greater Sage & Sharp-Tailed Begins: September 26 Ends: October 18 Sandhill Crane Begins: September 5 Ends: October 18 Ring-Necked Pheasant Begins: November 7 Ends: November 22 Fall Turkey (Southern Utah) Begins: November 2 Ends: January 15, 2016 California and Gambel’s Quail Begins: November 7 Ends: December 31 Cottontail Rabbit Begins: September 1 Ends: February 28, 2016
Archery Any Bull Elk Begins: August 15 Ends: September 11 Archery Spike Elk Season Begins: August 15 Ends: September 4 Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) Spike and Any Bull Elk Begins: October 3 Ends: October 15 Muzzleloader Elk Begins: Oct 28
Ends: Nov 5
For information regarding Once-in-a-lifetime, Limited-entry, Cooperative Wildlife Management Units, and all other hunts not listed here please refer to the UDWR website and calendar at www.wildlife.utah.gov. Please be sure to see the 2015–2016 Utah DWR Guidebooks to verify this information and for important details, including bag and possession limits. 10 www.cedarcitymag.com
Back to School ate o u e duc y ; n a m ou ucate a o man; y w a e “ Yo u e d t a o u e duc a man. Y generation.” a m Yo ung e ducate - Brigha
Education is not filling a pail but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow.
Learn as if you were to live forever.”
The object of educatio n is to prep the young t are o educate t h e m selves throughout their lives. - Robert Ma ynard Hutc hins
Children must be taught how to think, not what to think. - Margaret Mead
the differ from d e t a c u d e The much as the s a d e t a c u d une d. rom the dea f r e f if d g livin - Aristotle
- Mahatma Gandhi nly thing the o e h t is g in n Lear s, never t s u a h x e r e mind nev regrets. r e v e n d n a , fears Vinci - Leonardo da
“We should not teach children the sciences but give them a taste for them.” - Jean Jacques Rosseau
in the To educate a person is to mind but not in morals society. educate a menace to t -Theodore Roosevel
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A Healthy Dose of Back-to-School
Anxiety By Brent Black, MS, LMFTA As a family therapist, I often meet with parents who want to know if their child has anxiety and my quick response is, “I hope so!” Today the mere mention of the word anxiety tends to induce stomach knots, racing hearts, and cold sweats. However, a proper dosage of anxiety is a key component for healthy and successful children. On the other hand, excessive anxiety and the absence of anxiety are debilitating. Since the launching of school can also launch levels of anxiety for many students, here are a few points for parents to consider as they look forward to a successful year. Too Much Anxiety The better question about anxiety is “does my child have excessive anxiety?” All healthy individuals experience at least some anxiety, but excessive levels of anxiety can lead to harmful behaviors. In order to diagnose an individual with Generalized Anxiety Disorder they must meet certain criteria: • Excessive anxiety or worry (more days than not for at least 6 months) • Difficulty controlling the worry • Restlessness • Fatigue • Difficulty concentrating • Irritability • Muscle tension These symptoms cause significant distress or impairment in social, educational or other significant areas of functioning. So, a helpful question in determining excessive anxiety is, “has my child been significantly impaired for an extended amount of time in important areas of their life because of the anxiety that they feel?” The beginning of the school year is a fitting time for parents to consider the possibility that their actions might be creating additional anxiety. One parental trend that often leads children to experience greater anxiety is an excessive family emphasis on achievement. Children who feel like they have to achieve in order to win the approval and respect of their parents are often filled with anxiety. Their motivation for achieving becomes less about personal growth and more about fear of letting parents down. Not Enough Anxiety The opposite of anxiety is apathy or carelessness. Children who are apathetic give off a vibe of indifference, laziness, boredom, and unconcern. Faces are unflinching and tones are flat. The default response for many questions is simply, “I don’t know.” There is not an official term of diagnosis to describe these characters but they are easily identifiable. One parental trend that could lead a child toward apathy is a parent who is inconsistent, indifferent, and un-opinionated about their child’s 12 www.cedarcitymag.com
success. I see exceptions to this trend, but I am often unsurprised by a child’s apathy after meeting both parents and understanding that a child is simply following the example of at least one of the parents. In these cases the apple really doesn’t fall that far from the tree.
About the Author Brent graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelor’s degree in Human Development. While obtaining his degree, Brent got involved in student and community programs and served as President of the School of Family Life Student Association, and later as the Co-President of club S.T.O.P (Students That Oppose Pornography). During his Master’s Degree at Brigham Young University he worked with families at Wasatch Mental Health whose children struggled with depression, anxiety, autism, trauma, or addictions. Brent also helps couples seeking to enhance communication, overcome patterns of conflict, and experience greater intimacy.
Achieving the Right Amount of Anxiety So as a parent, what can you do to help your children have the proper amount of anxiety? One of the best ways to help kids have a healthy level of anxiety is by maintaining high expectations while also assuring children both verbally and nonverbally that parental love is not dependent on child outcomes. In other words, parents need to convey that regardless of achievement level, their children will always be genuinely loved. One of the main ways that parents can increase the anxiety level of their apathetic children is to get actively involved. Parents who sincerely check-in and follow-up with their children are likely to see the kind of anxiety that will help motivate their children to succeed. Although anxiety is often viewed in a negative light, a healthy dose of anxiety helps children to be successful. Of concern are children who are experiencing excessive anxiety or no anxiety at all. Great parents are those who feel appropriate anxiety about helping their children to be balanced in their anxiety.
Encourage Your Kids to Practice Sports
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In addition, playing sports give kids a sense of belonging making them feel accepted by their peers, and in turn more confident which will help in school and in life.
Encouraging children to get involved in sports is one of the best things parents can do for their kids. Sports offer a magnitude of benefits with a healthy lifestyle that will prevent disease in the future. In addition, playing sports gives kids a sense of belonging and makes them feel accepted by their peers, and in turn, more confident, which will help in school and in life. Playing sports also teaches discipline and determination, and these will be reflected in everything they do in life. Dr. Alejandro Badia, CEO and Chief Medical Officer of OrthoNOW, an Orthopedic Urgent Care Center located in South Florida, shares the following tips: • Take family time outside—beaches, parks, mountains, etc. The family that plays together, stays together! • Take your child to a live sporting event so they can get caught up in the adrenaline. • Provide active toys that will make kids go outside to play with them. However, Dr. Badia advises parents to ensure their kids are physically ready to practice specific sports. One way to do this is by doing a pre checkup, or Sports Physical, before kids start a Jennifer Becker with Company founder new sport. An important part of this physical Heidi Bartolotta. should be a concussion baseline test. This Jennifer Becker shares a story exam is usually available by contacting your that many mom’s can easily primary care physician. This test provides a relate to – cognitive view of the child’s current balance “I worked hard to have a and brain function (memory skills, learning, successful career, but after having paying attention, thinking or problem solving children the corporate world was no longer appealing to me. The late and more). Results are stored in a national hours, travel, and being away from database – IMPACT, and can be accessed my two young daughters was breaking from any major healthcare facility for use as a my heart. I felt I was missing out on significant mile stones and no one could fill the role of “mommy” comparison to similar tests. Dr. Badia explains while I was away. I prayed for an option to replace that the results can be used for suspected my income yet have a flexible schedule, I started to give up hope and figured something like that simply concussions. By comparing the baseline test didn’t exist for moms like me. Shortly after, I came to test results after an injury the health care across Mom’s Making Six Figures and I assumed maybe it was a support group for mom’s who had professional is able to identify the effects of to work outside the home. I met with Founder the injury and make a more informed decision. Heidi Bartolotta and discovered Mom’s Making Six If a concussion is suspected, education Figures is a marketing company that allows women to work from home and either replace or supplement should be provided to the athletes and their their income, I left our meeting feeling like she was parents about the danger signs, when to seek the answer I had been praying for! Reaching out and deciding to partner with Mom’s Making Six Figures immediate care, and how to reduce risk for has been one of the best decisions I have ever made, their future.
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Jennifer Becker with her two daughters.
We’ve developed a business model that requires no overhead, no inventory and no selling. ~ Heidi Bartolotta, Owner my life has changed significantly from volunteering in my daughter’s kindergarten class, attending school field trips, taking my 3 year old to weekly gymnastics classes and spending Saturday mornings on the soccer field, all while earning a significant income around my family’s schedule.” Can a mother really stay at home and make six figures? Heidi Bartolotta, President and owner of Mom’s Making Six Figures, says the answer is definitely yes! We don’t sell anything and we are not your traditional home-based business, we’ve developed a business model that requires no overhead, no inventory and no selling. Sound too good to be true? Simply visit www.momsmakingsixfigures. com and submit a request for more information. A professional mentor will contact you and help you get started.
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What’s all the ABOUT?
TAPE
By Dr. David Redding Do you remember watching the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Beach Volleyball competition? If so, you probably remember seeing Kerri Walsh sporting a strange and unique tape pattern on her shoulder. She and her partner Misty May were legitimate contenders to win, and they immediately legitimized this “new” way to tape. Soon, we saw it being used in other sports. It was called kinesiology tape. Although kinesiology tape had been around since the 1970s, it’s really finding its footing when used in a Fascial Movement Taping protocol. Fascial tissue, or fascia, is an important soft tissue found throughout the body. It works as a support and structural tissue that gives form and shape to the muscles of the body, compartmentalizing groups of muscle from others. As fascial tissue spreads out over the body’s muscular landscape, facial planes develop. When the body is in motion, a certain “relative” motion between structures exists. When it doesn’t, strain can develop in the tissue leading to cumulative trauma disorders such as strain/sprain. Fascial Movement Taping is a comprehensive framework of taping for each phase of need, from reducing swelling in an acute injury to helping outcomes in the rehabilitation phase of care. It is also an adjunct to training or competitive performance and recovery. Kinesiology tape, known as K-Tape, is different from traditional types of sports tape in the fact that it stretches along its length (but not its width), allowing it to contour around body parts and move through a full range of motion. Traditional sports tapes limit movement, while kinesiology tape is applied to encourage movement. It can stretch from 130% to 180% along its length, depending on the brand. A popular brand seen at Cross Fit competitions is Rock Tape. Rock Tape was initially developed to stretch longer and stick better than any other brand. It became immediately popular amongst cross 14 www.cedarcitymag.com
fit athletes as well as triathletes and extreme sports events athletes. The tapes elastic nature not only allows for more movement but also allows for a “Snapback” or recoil effect, which is important in the context of movement. Additionally, it can stay on for up to 5 days or longer. Kinesiology tape effectively decompresses the skin and the underlying tissues to which it is applied. This relieves pressure from the underlying nerve endings that are responsible for sending pain impulses to the brain. Its decompressing action allows for better circulation to and from the taped area. This reduces swelling and contributes to movement performance and recovery effects seen in athletes. A study using functional MRI showed more areas of the sensory cortex of the brain are stimulated when subjects had tape applied to the knee during movement. Common conditions that are helped by fascial taping are sprains/ strains, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, spinal and neurological irritation as well as scar tissue revision. The control of swelling and bruising has shown to respond amazingly well to fascial taping by decompressing the skin and the underlying tissues, and the neurological effect the tape produces allows for proper movement, assisting the body’s natural pumping action. Assisting normal movement in an acute phase while assisting the body’s lymphatic system to work better can possibly shorten a person’s healing time. Studies have shown that kinesiology taping is as effective as wearing compression wraps in reducing swelling in an area. In cases where patients have had lymph node removal during certain surgeries, the resultant lymphedema responded favorably to kinesiology tape. Finding a qualified Rock Tape practitioner is easy, just go to www.rocktape.com and go to “find a Rock Tape provider”. In the meantime, follow the Rock Tape motto, Go Stronger Longer!
Back to School: Vision & Dental Tips by Southwest Vision & Children’s Dental
Dr. Jeremy Scholzen, DMD, of Children’s Dental working his magic!
It’s that time of the year again. You walk into the store and see a colorful display of notebooks, backpacks, lunch boxes, colored pencils, and rows and rows of kids’ clothing. Back-to-school time is... back. An important part of that planning is making sure your child is up to date on their vision and dental exams. Here are a few tips from Southwest Vision and Children’s Dental to help ensure your kids have bright eyes and beautiful smiles on their first day back.
last for two minutes. Flossing should start when two or more teeth are too close together for a toothbrush to clean between them. - AAPD • Using a power toothbrush can make it easier for a child to transition from having a parent brush to brushing independently. Some power brushes make it easier for a child to brush well. They can also help parents brush a child’s teeth effectively. - AAPD • Replace your child’s toothbrush every 3-4 months, or after your child has had a cold, strep throat or other infection. - AAPD • Make sure your child spits out the toothpaste after brushing. Do not have your child rinse with water. The toothpaste that stays in your child’s mouth is good for his/her teeth. – ADA • By about age 10 or 11, your child should be able to floss his or her teeth with supervision. – ADA
Vision Tips: How old does my child have to be to start wearing contacts? As soon as your child demonstrates the responsibility to clean, maintain, and handle contacts, then they are ready. Sometimes kids are highly motivated because of friends or sports activities and are willing to take the time to work with contacts. When should my child have their first eye exam? We recommend that a child’s first exam happen between six and twelve months of age, and then every other year after that, as a rule of thumb. How often should my child return to the eye doctor? Vision development happens early, so detecting threats to normal vision during those first months and years can eliminate many vision and learning problems later. Some problems are difficult, if not impossible to fix as the child matures and leaves the developmental stage behind. Protecting your children’s eyes: It’s sunny outside! And just like adults, children need the comfort and protection of good quality sunwear. Children’s eyes are more vulnerable to UV related ocular damage since they receive three times the annual exposure to UV rays than the average adult. By the time children have reached the age of 18, their eyes have absorbed a major portion of damaging ultra violet rays. Stop in and take a look at our children’s sunwear soon. Dental Tips: • Dental disease impacts a child’s ability to learn, to develop selfesteem, to speak properly. - AAPD • 51 million school hours are lost annually due to dental problems. - AAPD • Make oral hygiene fun by starting off the new school year with new toothbrushes. - Delta Dental • Children need help brushing until they are old enough to tie their own shoelaces, which is usually around 7 or 8. Brushing should
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F R O M
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President Scott L Wyatt and his wife Kathy
President Wyatt A new academic year is beginning, and with it comes new classes, programs, students and initiatives, all in an effort to better educate the students that step onto our campus and prepare them for a bright future. Beginning Fall 2015, SUU will introduce Jumpstart GE, an opportunity for freshmen to complete all general education courses in one academic year. More information is available at suu.edu/jumpstart. The program will allow 50 students to learn from Ph.D. professors who have worked to integrate course lessons, have the best schedule and includes a trip to the East Coast. The program will expand to more than 1,000 potential students in five years and has the power to impact all of higher education. Innovative programs, like Jumpstart GE, are elevating the University, which in turn elevates the communi16 www.cedarcitymag.com
UNIVERSITY UPDATE ty. These initiatives allow T-Birds to take their education and go anywhere and everywhere, from Broadway to China, or medical school to computer science, a result of a quality education. I invite you to visit suu.edu/news to subscribe the latest Thunderbird news. Thank you for all you do in this community, we are happy to be partners.
FUN STUFF ››› In the spirit of “SUU to Everywhere,” Pres. Wyatt posted some recent “photos” of himself surfing in Africa, racing Ferraris in Italy, and running with the bulls in Spain :-)
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E V E R Y W H E R E Southern Utah University is launching a new marketing campaign featuring our alumni in Fall 2015. The campaign, SUU to Everywhere, tells the authentic stories of alumni who discovered their purpose at SUU and are now in careers they love. The national trend in marketing is shifting from impersonal ads to real stories. In the new campaign the brand of SUU will shine in the reflected light of our alumni, showing how special of a place this is where small class sizes, attentive faculty, residential campus life and leadership opportunities bring out the best in students. SUU to Everywhere will show the results of a quality education, rather
than telling, through an integrated campaign on several media outlets. Soon you will be seeing SUU everywhere, including advertisements in print, billboards, radio and video. Each story will also have a social media component to further reach prospective and current students. And all stories will be housed on a website dedicated to the narratives where everyone will be able to read and share. Geared toward prospective parents and students, the campaign will raise awareness of the University across the country. By sharing the stories of our alumni, SUU will be seen as a unique place for students to discover their pur-
pose and prepare for life after college. Along with spotlighting the campus, Cedar City will be featured prominently in the campaign because Cedar City and SUU are hand in hand in ensuring the success of University students.
Stepping Away from Textbooks Leads to Huge Advantage Brandy Holm saved sea turtles One attendee, National Society in Costa Rica and Randy Rhodes for Experiential Education Presiserved community seniors. dent James Colbert from South CarLinda Hudson spoke out against olina, said the purpose of experiendomestic violence and Juwan tial education is to prepare students Major hosted a basketball camp, for the workforce after college. each of these students took an “Employers are looking for this opportunity at SUU to step out of on résumés and they love to see real the classroom and create a deeper work experience from graduates,” he connection with their education. said. “I think these internships and Project based learning, formerother forms of experiential learnRylan Orton interned with the U.S. Forest Service ly known as EDGE (Education ing in higher education are giving and discovered his purpose in Wildlife Biology. Designed to Give Experience), helps students an opportunity to gain students do more than learn from experience.” textbooks, but design a project and execute. The work of the According to a national study from Hart and Associstudents and their faculty advisors has led SUU in becoming a ates Research, 87 percent of employers are more likely to leader in project-based learning. hire someone with an experiential learning project on their SUU’s leadership in project based learning ushered in the resumes. In the same study 73 percent of employers believe chance to host the inaugural Experiential Learning Leadership an experiential learning project improves the quality of career Institution. Patrick Clarke, SUU dean of University College preparation, which Colbert said has created a greater push for said the institute was created to bring leaders in higher eduhigher education institutions to offer these experiences. cation and K-12, as well as in the nonprofit sector, together to share and develop experiential learning. Cedar City Magazine | August/September 2015 17
T-BIRD Athletics 2015-16
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One of the reasons why southern Utah residents enjoy living here is the cultural, educational and recreational opportunities afforded them by having one of the West’s top-ranked regional universities situated right here in Cedar City. In addition to countless educational options, SUU offers exciting action from the 17 NCAA Division I sports teams. Thousands of students and residents alike enjoy reminiscing on the memories of exciting games from last year or decades gone by. The noise and energy from an animated crowd when an SUU gymnast nails a routine on the bars for a 9.925 score gets discussed at the local eateries for days after the meet. This year of SUU athletics promises to be one of the most entertaining seasons and there are a few dates you want to save in your calendar, each promising to be a sellout event.
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F O U R
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September 26, 2015
Homecoming Game vs. Brevard October 31, 2015
Big Sky Cross Country
Championships January 9, 2016
Basketball Game vs. N. Arizona January 15, 2016
Gymnastics SUU vs Utah The first is the homecoming football game September 26. Next is the men’s basketball game January 9, 2016, and the third is when the Flippin’ Birds take on University of Utah’s gymnastics team in the Centrum Arena on January 15, 2016. Also, this Halloween SUU will host the Big Sky Conference Cross Country Championships, where 26 teams will converge on the Cedar Hills golf course in an attempt to trip up the T-Birds as they run away with the titles, again. Previous champions will return, including Olympian Cameron Levins, to cheer on our Thunderbirds. This will provide a scintillating morning of action as a warmup to a home football game later that evening, all on October 31. These are just four dates for you to save on your calendar out of many. This is an exciting new era for SUU athletics with the majority of the student athletes returning and hungry coaches ready to take a step forward on the journey to success. Fans can call the Thunderbird Ticket Office at (435) 586-7872 to grab tickets to their favorite events. Visit suutbirds.com for a full listing of athletics for all your favorite SUU sports.
OUR AMAZING FACULTY
Sports AND THE
Bottom Line When the United States Women’s Soccer Team beat Japan in the 2015 World Cup Final it became the highest-rated television broadcast of a soccer game in the U.S. Yet, it when came to studying the following of the Women’s National Soccer League the numbers are lower than their male counterparts, or any male sport. David Berri, SUU professor of economics has been researching the effects of women’s sports and the reason it lags in fan base. In a recent Times article, he reported what it will take for women’s sports to grow. “The major professional sports leagues for women are in their infancy,” said Berri in his Times article. “Professional women’s basektball, baseball and soccer have a short history, been around for less than 20 years. To expect a league that is this young to have the fan following we see in more mature sports leagues is unrealistic.” He went on to say, “A fan has to make the investment of time to get to know the players. In sports, familiarity
SUU professor and sports economist David Berri.
breeds interest.” Berri is certain women’s sports fandom will increase as leagues develop and is just one of the many sports focused research he concentrates on. Sports economics is a growing field,
“To expect a league that is this young to have a fan following we see in more mature sports leagues is unrealistic.” a field that Berri didn’t know existed when he entered academia at Nebraska Wesleyan University. “When I was a graduate student I was looking for a research topic for a paper I was writing,” he said. “And I couldn’t think of anything I was really interested in and there was a footnote in this book I was reading that talk-
ed about measuring the economic contribution of a baseball player. And that was the first time I had heard you could apply economics to sports.” Berri originally started his career by writing about baseball and basketball economics, which eventually led him to writing about a variety of topics in sports. He has now written more than 50 articles on sports economics. He often appears on national television to comment on economic issues with sports, most recently appearing on MSNBC’s Sports Matters. This summer Berri has appeared in a slew of national publications including Vice Sports and Deseret News, among many others. Berri is the co-author of The Wages of Win and Stumbling on Wins: Two Economists Expose the Pitfalls on the Road to Victory in Professional Sports and continues to serve on the editorial board of both the Journal of Sports Economics and the International Journal of Sport Finance.
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Homecoming 2015 SEPTEMBER 23-26
JOIN IN THE FUN!
S O U T H E R N
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U N I V E R S I T Y
Homecoming is the perfect opportunity to renew friendships and alliances with Southern Utah University, and strengthen the ties that bind us all together. Whether you were under the colors of the navy and blue of BAC, and CSU, the turquoise and coral of SUSC, or the red and white of SUU, these colors, and these ties run through our blood. Each of us have many special memories of our time here and those memories connected to the soul of SUU may intersect and overlap in reality but, in fact, all merge in spirit. They do so because truly we are all united in our love of this University and we accept with gratitude that this University has indeed made an immense difference in the life of each of us.
Wednesday, September 23
Saturday, September 26
Alumni and Student Band Concert 7 p.m., Heritage Center
Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m., Alumni House
Thursday, September 24
Parade 10 a.m., University Boulevard
Homecoming Banquet & Awards 6:30 p.m., Gilbert Great Hall For tickets call 435-586-7777 Powder Puff Football Game 8 p.m., Eccles Coliseum
Tailgate 4 p.m., Softball Parking Lot Football Game vs. Brevard College 6 p.m., Eccles Coliseum
Pep Rally 9 p.m., Eccles Coliseum
Friday, September 25 Forever Red 8 p.m., Upper Quad Outdoor concert, food and fun True T-Bird Midnight, Founders Monument
For tickets go online at www.tbirdtickets.com or call 435-586-7872
F o r m o re in fo rm at io n vis it suu.e du/a lumni or c a ll 435-586-7777.
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Red Rocks and the Wooden O By Ryan D. Paul
William Shakespeare, in the prologue to Henry V, referred to the stage as an “unworthy scaffold.” In the early days of Elizabethan theatre, traveling troupes would erect crude scaffolds and place planks over them to create a quick stage. In 1962, with its inaugural performance of The Taming of the Shrew, the Utah Shakespeare Festival continued this tradition—rolling out construction materials and production equipment in the summer and taking them down at the close of the season. However, by 1969 the ravages of time and the elements were obvious. An increasing amount of money and effort was spent each year in repairing or replacing parts of the stage. After a decade of operation, the Festival needed a permanent home. This new theatre, nestled within the red rocks of Southern Utah and soon to be named the Adams Memorial Shakespearean Theatre, would launch the Festival into a new era of production and itself would be a character in every performance. The “unworthy scaffold” would become the “Wooden O” for this young Shakespeare company. Douglas N. Cook had joined the Festival in 1964. While teaching drama at the University of California at Riverside, he had heard of the new Shakespeare festival in Cedar City from his friend Michael Addison, and he became intrigued. Addison had worked as a director for the Festival in 1963, and recognized that Cook would be a strong addition to the creative team. Festival founder Fred C. Adams welcomed Cook with open arms. Cook was especially
adept at designing scenery for Shakespeare productions. Under Cook’s guidance, the props department blossomed, and the sets better reflected the periods that designers were trying to represent. At the conclusion of the 1969 season, Doug and his wife, Joan, decided to remain in Cedar City for a few more weeks while Doug applied his talent for design to work up some rough sketches for a new outdoor theatre space. Cook had been doing research into the major elements of many Elizabethan theatres. While no blueprints of Shakespeare’s Globe existed, many other designs of similar spaces were available. During the company’s first ten years, Adams and the Festival production teams had experimented with various stage locations and had discovered the most desirable spot. With the location settled, Cook was able to design the new theatre to fit within very specific dimensions. Based upon his research, Cook knew that the new theatre would need to have three essential elements. First, it must have a thrust stage (this meant that the performance space would be surrounded on three sides by seats); second, it must have a gallery or multi-level seating; and, third, it must be open to the air. All of these designs were in every major Elizabethan theatre of Shakespeare’s day and would be necessary for the Festival’s new space. Cook and Adams understood that the space defines the play, that producing the works of Shakespeare in a space similar to that in which they would have originally been performed would assist in transporting
the audience into another world. This theatre would become a character itself. Everything the Utah Shakespeare Festival had learned about producing the Bard would go into the design of the theatre. With designs in hand, Adams now began the search for financial support. In an early proposal to the College of Southern Utah (now Southern Utah University), Adams argued that the new theatre could be used for a variety of purposes, including “band concerts, dance reviews, lectures, road show competitions, out-of-door movies, school assemblies, Easter sunrise services, pep rallies, astronomy classes, and commencement.” Although the college agreed with the need for a space like the one Adams proposed, they could not meet the financial needs of the project. Adams then turned to private funding sources. He achieved success when three generous donors, Dr. Obert C. and Grace Adams Tanner, Sadie Barnard, and Dean B. Eggertson agreed to fund the bulk of the project. Additionally, the theatre would now be dedicated to the parents of Mrs. Tanner, Thomas and Luella Adams, and be known as the Adams Memorial Shakespeare Theatre—lovingly referred to now as the Adams Theatre. Under the direction of Max Anderson, an architect for the State of Utah building board, who worked on the project on a pro bono basis, the outdoor theatre began to take shape. The theatre would be constructed in continued on page 22 Cedar City Magazine | August/September 2015 21
continued from page 22 phases, beginning with the tiring house and then the seating area. Technical and electrical planning also factored heavily into the design of the Adams Theatre. Cameron Harvey (later a producing director at the Festival) worked tirelessly to design a state-of-theart lighting and sound system that would be unnoticeable to the audience but enhance the performance. The technical and physical design of the Adams Theatre would help establish it as one of the most talked about theatres in the country. In 1977, the Adams Theatre was complete. The tiring house had been finished a few years earlier; and, despite being called upon to remove the construction scaffolding just forty-five minutes before the first performance, the actors loved the new stage. Utah Shakespeare Festival guests soon fell in love with the new space and validated its existence with sold out performances. In 1981, the British Broadcasting Company searched the world for a proper space to produce a series of theatre programs and found the Adams Theatre to be a perfect
spot to focus on the Elizabethan period of world theatre. They added further acclaim by announcing “there’s not a theatre like this in England, Asia, or Europe.” Tragedy nearly befell the Utah Shakespeare Festival when on February 25, 2000, fire consumed much of the light and sound booth and part of the roof of the Adams Theatre. The blaze was quickly contained and the damage was repaired by opening night in June. The theatre had escaped the fate of Shakespeare’s original Globe Theatre, which was completely destroyed by fire during a production of Henry VIII in 1613. Most recently, in 2011, the Adams Theatre hosted its first ever live broadcast. In partnership with BYUtv, the Utah Shakespeare Festival sent its production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream over the airwaves. This collaboration, which lead to an Emmy Award for BYUtv, further cemented the Festival and the Adams Theatre’s place in the popular culture of Utah. Now, like a great battleship, the Adams Theatre is soon to be decommissioned. The mighty “Wooden O” has served its purpose in enriching, entertaining, and educating the lives of those who sat in her seats and
witnessed her bounty. Like the stage before, the passage of time and changing technology have taken their toll. The new Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre is already rising and a new “Wooden O” will stand guard over the works of the Bard and serve as an anchor for the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s future. The Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre will provide an amazingly rich theatrical experience for Utah Shakespeare Festival audiences. While preserving the character and up close and personal style of the Adams Theatre, the Engelstad Theatre will be located closer to the Randall L. Jones Theatre, have additional restrooms (always a plus), and be ADA accessible. This new theatre is the next step in further elevating the capacity of the Utah Shakespeare Festival to continually produce artistic, relevant, and meaningful productions of William Shakespeare’s work. Hundreds of thousands of people have made the Adams Theatre part of their story and hundreds of thousands more will discover Shakespeare and themselves at the Engelstad Theatre. If William Shakespeare is to be believed that “what’s past is prologue,” an amazing future it will be.
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You Live in UTAH if... By JEFF FOXWORTHY
ou measure distance in hours. Y You have switched from ‘heat’ to ‘A/C’ and back again in the same day. • You install security lights on your house and garage but leave both unlocked. • You design your kid’s Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit. • Someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don’t work there. • You know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road construction. •
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ou find 10 degrees ‘a little chilly. Y • You can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching. •
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BEEKEEPING By Cedar City Magazine Staff As the Beehive State, Utah has an historic connection with bees and honey. The last few years have seen an increasing interest in beekeeping as well as other backyard hobbies such as planting gardens, home canning, and raising chickens. Taking care of backyard bees can be a fun and rewarding hobby, but before jumping in, it would be wise to do your homework because there is more to it than one would realize. However, most beekeepers will tell you that once you have tasted your own honey, you will not want to purchase ordinary store-bought honey again. Although there are numerous insects, birds and mammals that provide pollination services, by far most of the world’s pollination is done by bees. Gwen Crist of Slow Foods Utah, estimates that one of every three bites of food we eat is dependent on pollination provided by bees. That includes fruit and nut trees, melons, vegetables and field crops such as alfalfa. Kim, Sharisa, Hanna 6, Megan 5, In 2006, a mysterious phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder Carte 2, Maxine 1 began to occur, where worker bees abruptly disappeared from their hives, leaving the hive to die. Beekeepers began reporting losses of 30 to 90 percent of their hives, and with more than half of all bee colonies being hired during the year to pollinate the country’s food supply, the loss of bees became critical. We can only begin to imagine the truly global impact that losing our honeybees would have on our daily lives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture now estimates that the number of managed honey beehives is half of what it was in the 1950’s. The amount of beekeepers is also down considerably, and most beekeepers today are hobbyists with less than 25 hives. In an effort to monitor the bee population and to assist local beekeepers, all persons who keep bees in the state of Utah are required to obtain a license from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, even if you have just one hive. The current cost of the license ranges from $10 - $50 per individual/business, depending on the number of hives you have.
Honeybee
Trivia
• Honeybees are responsible for the pollination of approximately 80% of all fruit, vegetable and seed crops in the U.S • Out of 20,000 species of bees, only 4 make honey. • Honeybees are the only insect that produce food for humans. •A colony of bees consists of 20,000 – 60,000 honeybees and one queen. Worker honeybees are female, live for about 6 weeks and do all the work. • Honeybees never sleep! • The queen bee can live up to 5 years and is the only bee that lays eggs. She is the busiest in the summer months and can lay up to 2500 eggs per day.
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•A honeybee visits 50 to 100 flowers during a collection trip. • The average worker bee produces about 1/12th teaspoon of honey in her lifetime. • To make one pound of honey, the bees in the colony must visit 2 million flowers, fly over 55,000 miles (approx. twice around the world) and will be the lifetime work of approximately 300 bees. • The honeybee’s wings stroke is incredibly fast, about 200 beats per second, thus making their famous, distinctive buzz. A honeybee can fly for up to six miles, and as fast as 15 miles per hour. •H oney is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life.
“IT HURTS!” By Randy Lovell
With the popularity and growth of beekeeping in Utah, I have been wanting to do this article for a long time. With September being the month most of the honey is harvested here in Southern Utah, I knew the timing was right. So I went and visited Kim Lovell, my nephew, a local beekeeper in Parowan and discussed the possibility of doing this article. He isn’t one to talk a lot and he said he could sum up his beekeeping experience with two words, “IT HURTS! It really does hurt when you get stung.” I told him we needed a little more information than that for an article, but that would be a good start. Just like most wives when we (their husbands) come up with a wild idea, Sharisa had no idea what she was getting into when her husband was given that first single beehive from a friend. It all started out so innocently, she says. Kim found out that he liked it, and so he started to study and learn what it would take to be a “real” beekeeper. He would spend 2-3 hours a night reading, watching you-tube videos, and talking to everyone he could so he could learn what he was supposed to be doing. They had decided early on in their marriage that they would not use any personal money to fund a business, and Kim had found that becoming a beekeeper was not the cheapest hobby around. The national average cost to start a new hive is in the $300 per hive range, so he started working at the lumber yard at night to support his new found hobby. He had the hopes that he could work hard and raise enough money to pay for some extracurricular activities for his kids and family. Well, fast forward five years from that fateful day and the entire family is now part of “Lovell Honey, LLC,” a company that hopes to produce 2,000 pounds of raw wildflower honey this season. Kim is now a “full-fledged, self-taught” beekeeper. That one hive has turned into 125 and he has visions of having 200, not bad for a part time job. They keep their hives in the fields from Parowan to Paragonah, except for a 6 week trip to California in January to take advantage of the mild winter weather and the almond blossoms there. This also gives the bees a head start on preparing to produce when they get back to Utah. This small town farm boy (he grew up in Sutherland, a northwestern suburb of Delta, Utah, with a population of 165 in the 2010 census) who hates the big cities of California, now finds himself watching the weather forecast
and praying for rain to end the drought there. Unlike many of us, he is keenly aware of the fact that if there are no almond trees in California, he may not have bees in Parowan in the summertime, and that means no honey for the rest of us in September. Most of us take honey for granted, and don’t realize that one of every three bites of food that we eat depends on the pollination of bees. With the increase in popularity of beekeeping in Utah, “there are always people calling him and wanting to go with him and see what it’s all about,” Kim says. He then proceeded to tell me that raising bees is a great way to lose friends; you see, “everyone wants to be a beekeeper—until they get stung a time or two.” When it was time to leave, it had been a great afternoon, catching up with family and learning why beekeeping is becoming so popular and why it is important. The more we talked, the more I wanted to put on a suit and go with him sometime, but... I think I will leave the fun to Kim and his family and come back in September and get a gallon or two of pure raw honey without the possibility of getting stung.
You can purchase this year’s fresh, raw, and healthy honey beginning in September. Follow them on Facebook, send them an email, or give Sharisa a call to keep updated on the harvest of their honey. Lovell Bee Farm PO Box 1488 635 W 200 N Parowan, UT 84761
Sharisa at 435-406-4836 lovellbeefarm@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/lovell.beefarm
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Tips August: Your hard work is ready to pay off as you harvest... and now is the time to plant for late season and overwintering vegetables.
Hints for making late-season sowings
Tips for Planting Trees
• Don’t skip the prep: Do cool down soil by shading for a few days and moistening so seeds have a chance. • Select a variety that’s a shorter number of days to maturity than its peers, or rated for late-season growing. • Count back from frost date but add extra time to the calculation, since days are getting gradually shorter and cooler as fall plants mature. Don’t expect them to produce as fast as in warming, lengthening springtime days. • As cold arrives, have insulating fabric (and hoops in some cases) ready. • The later timing may slow things and require a little extra help, perhaps, but it’s also a benefit: Often you outsmart pests, who might be done multiplying, and some crops (greens, peas, crucifers) may taste sweeter when ripening in cool weather. Planting for Over-Wintering In order to have some vegetables mature earlier in the spring, a good method is to plant in the fall and over-winter the young seedlings. Onions, carrots, and spinach are good examples and should be planted as follows: Carrots: September 10-15; Onions, August 1-15; and Spinach, September 15-25.
1. September: This is the month, buy and plant trees, shrubs and perennials. 2. M ore trees die from being over watered than under watered in Utah. Make sure to know how much water your variety of tree needs. 3. J ust because your tree is native, doesn’t mean it can survive without water. Watering is especially important in a tree’s first few years in the landscape when it is getting established. 4. Know the correct depth to plant your tree. Plant no deeper than where the roots begin to flair to avoid disease. 5. S elect trees with deep root systems to avoid the need to water frequently. Water your tree for longer periods but less often to promote the growth of deep roots. 6. P lanting anything -- from grass to flowers – around the base of a tree only creates a competition for water resources.
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Rodeo High School
A Part of Life Since 1949 By Cedar City Magazine Staff
The National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) was created in Texas in 1949, and is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the development of sportsmanship, horsemanship and the character in the youth of our country by providing them with the opportunity to participate and compete in the sport of rodeo. The NHSRA is one of the fastest growing youth organizations in the country with over 10,500 current members from 41 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia. The association sanctions over 1,100 rodeos each year. A Junior High School Division was created in 2004, to bring the excitement of the sport to even younger students. Today, all 48 states and provinces that belong to the NHSRA also produce a Junior High Division as well, with over 2,500 members in total now competing. The Utah High School Rodeo Association (UHSRA) was organized in 1961, and produces 37 high school rodeos around the state in the fall and spring of each year. There are approximately 600-700 members statewide. Each year, UHRSA State Finals Rodeos are held in Heber City with the top contestants in each event qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo in either the High School (NHSFR) or Junior High School (NJHSRA) divisions. The NHSFR
is the “World’s Largest Rodeo,” featuring approximately 1,500 contestants (the Junior High School division has approximately 1,000 participants) from across the United States, Canada and Australia. Athletes vie for national titles, assorted prizes and their share of over $200,000 in college scholarships. We can be proud of our local athletes as TEAM UTAH has finished within the top 6 every year since 1996. In fact, they have won eight national championships, three runnerups, and includes 56 national champions. This past June, 13 year old TJ and his 12 year old brother Blake Bowler of Enterprise competed in the 11th annual NJHFR, and took home the title of 2015 Team Roping Champions. Texas had won this title every year since its inception in 2004, until this year! Congratulations boys!
Congratulations TEAM UTAH
the 2015 NATIONAL RODEO CHAMPIONS
• High School Division and • Junior High School Division and McKenna Coronado, Kanarraville, took 3rd place out of 97 contestants in the girls breakaway event of the Junior High School Division.
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM STANDINGS / Points 1. Utah 10,526 2. Texas 8,585 3. Louisiana 6,634 JUNIOR HIGH TEAM STANDINGS / Points 1. Utah 9,440 2. Oklahoma 7,810 3. Texas 7,800
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Lifestyle
More Than Just an Event…
IT’S A
By Randy Lovell
McKenna Coronado, 3rd place finisher at 2015 NJHFR
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TJ & Blake Bowler, National Champions at 2015 NJHFR.
On any given weekend in the spring and fall you can find them… loaded into the truck, usually pulling a horse trailer and traveling somewhere. Somewhere between Logan and St. George and Grantsville and Vernal. Who are they? Utah High School Rodeo athletes and their families headed to another rodeo. As a member of the Utah High School Rodeo Association, the locations may change but you can count on participating in a rodeo just about every Friday and Saturday (31 rodeos in fact), hoping to earn enough points to qualify for the State Finals in Heber City in June of each year. As a high school rodeo athlete, you are unique, you are special! You are part of the National High School Rodeo Association. Although not recognized by high school athletics, the NHSRA offers a program that sets itself apart from other varsity sports-governing itself without supervision of school administrations or monetary assistance from tax dollars. Your absences to participate in a rodeo are not excused and you must pay your own entry fees... every week. There are no school buses to take you to your events; in fact, you and your family will travel anywhere from 7,000 – to 10,000 miles each year and spend from $300-500 each weekend so that you can participate. As one of the 15 students/athletes from Cedar, Canyon View and Parowan High Schools that make up Cedar Rodeo Club (a club that has been around for over 30 years), you join hundreds of other students from all over the state of Utah. You are part of one of the most successful state associations in the country. In Utah, we love
our rodeos and we especially love our high school rodeos. TEAM UTAH has won 8 National Championships, including this year, where they captured both the Junior High and High School National Championships. Team Utah has finished in the top six every year since 1996. Just like other sports, rodeo requires hours of practice. It is not unusual for a rodeo athlete to spend 3-4 hours a day in the arena. To be able to compete on a weekly basis with some of the best rodeo athletes in the country requires hours and hours of practice and hard work. There are many things that can be learned by participating in high school sports: discipline, teamwork, and love of competition just to name a few. In addition to these, the rodeo athlete also develops a love of and respect for animals. What is it that makes rodeo so unique? In the words of Larry Mahan, (a six time World All-Around Champion cowboy I watched in the Lion’s Dixie Sun Bowl in St. George as a young boy), “I truly believe it is an event that brings folks together to celebrate our Western culture! A culture that rewards excellence, hard work, sacrifice, independence, self-reliance, determination, and honor. Add the Lord, family values and a community spirit to the mix, and you’ve got an unbeatable combination of America at her finest.” And I’ll add it is a family affair, a BIG family affair. Traveling to rodeos all over the state, you meet other people doing the same thing and over time friendships are made. True friendships, friendships that get stronger with each year of rodeos and that last long after the last rodeo is concluded. In fact, one mother told me that as her son left to serve an LDS mission, approximately half of those attending his farewell were rodeo competitors and their families from outside her hometown. Time – Family Time is another unique feature of High School Rodeo. Somewhere, along the way I heard someone say that wives and children spell Love – TIME. If that is the case, then rodeo is the sport we all should be involved in. Where else can you, on a weekly basis, seatbelt your teenage kids in a car/truck with you for 6 hours at a time (time from Cedar City to Vernal)? What a great opportunity to talk to, teach, and share your children’s lives. Each of the rodeos are sponsored and produced by the various clubs around the state. Our Cedar City Club will be hosting their rodeos on Friday and Saturday, September 25 - 26, 2015. This is a major undertaking as over 500 contestants will come to Cedar City. An event of this magnitude requires a herculean effort by many people. If it wasn’t for the generous financial support of the club’s corporate sponsors and the help of many volunteers, the rodeo simply would not happen. Club secretary, Janette Stubbs, told me that some of the local volunteers have been helping out every year since the club was formed over 30 years ago. Again, in the words of Larry Mahan, “It’s rodeo time and this is who WE are!” Come celebrate our heritage while supporting our local Cedar High School Rodeo club at the Cross Hollow Event Center on September 25th and 26th!
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County Fairs:
A ‘midway’ of tradition and change
You may boast about the circus And the animals so rare, But for sport and real enjoyment Give me the County Fair. — from an advertising postcard, 1908
By Robert Reed Fairs are as much a part of American life as baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. They have withstood the test of time and continue to impact modern America. All together more than 3,200 fairs are held in the United States and Canada every year. Taken collectively the crowds are significant. The top 59 fairs in this country attract more than 44 million people annually, a figure said to rival the number of fans at all major league baseball games combined. “The mission of fairs are typically twofold,” says Barnes. “To serve youth and promote the goals of 4-H and FFA (Future Farmers of America) and to promote the community itself, and its cultural affairs and diversity.” The concept of the local fair can be traced back to Biblical times when promotion of the town’s marketplace was incorporated into religious observances. During the Middle Ages fairs came under the regulation of regional officials and churches became gradually less involved. “The government of New Netherland authorized the first annual fair in America in 1641,” and was held at a location now known as New York City. By the middle of the 18th century, fairs were a common event throughout the American colonies. They were primarily agricultural in theme, and gave rural families an opportunity to see firsthand the latest agricultural techniques, equipment, crops and livestock. Small fairs dominated the early 19th century and were known as “mostly local or county-wide affairs.” Some of the first state fairs were held during the 1840s. In the years following the Civil War, fairs in general and state fairs in particular began further stressing 30 www.cedarcitymag.com
AREA STATE & COUNTY FAIRS Utah State Fair September 10-12, 2015 www.utahstatefair.com Beaver County Fair August 20-22, 2015 www.beavercountyfair.com Garfield County Fair August 12-15, 2015 garfield.utah.gov/ departments/county-fair Kane County Fair August 12-15, 2015 www.thekanecountyfair.com entertainment. Thrill shows, contests and pageants became an integral part of “fair” experience.” notes Nelson. By the 1880s, county fairs had fallen into a nationwide pattern of being staged each year in fields on the outskirts of town. Besides farm produce, the fairs usually included competition involving homemade foods such as fruit and vegetables. Manufacturers meanwhile often exhibited agricultural machinery and other equipment. Fairs were highly anticipated affairs, noted Center for Agricultural History and Rural Studies, with farm families adjusting their work schedules in order to attend the
fair. “For many people, the fair would mark the first time they saw electric lights and airplanes, and it helped farm families adapt to changing mores and accepted forms of entertainment, such as vaudeville.” Other amusements at the county fairs of the latter 19th century grew to include everything from games of chance to fireworks. Crowds were frequently drawn to permanent grandstands for sporting events like harness racing and horse-pulling contests. Horse-racing proved to be one of the most popular and controversial activities, especially women’s horseracing, according to the Center for Agricultural History and Rural Studies. County fairs were “a welcome distraction from the normally quit rural life,” observes author Mary Shafter in the book Rural America, A Pictorial Folk Memory. “Children showed off their budding skills in animal care and husbandry; mothers participated in contests pitting their favorite food recipes against those of neighbors near and far; and fathers entered their favorite draft animals in friendly competition against their peers in weight-pulling contests.” During the 1930s, Life magazine brought national attention to the county fair with a major issue on the subject. The September 26, 1938 edition paid tribute to the “County Fair in America”, and further established the local fair as a summer or early fall event. Going to the county fair “was something your family did,” says Reed. “I still look forward to it every year. There’s something new every year and it’s tradition.” Robert Reed can be contacted at acns@aol.com. Bruce Rodgers can be contacted at publisher@ discoverypub.com.
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National Peach Month National Sandwich Month 2 Ice Cream Sandwich Day 3 Watermelon Day 4 Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 6 Root Beer Float Day 10 Banana Split Day 10 S’mores Day 19 Hot & Spicy Food Day 20 Lemonade Day
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Great Summer Nutrition Foods By Maria Trimarchi, Contributing Writer to howstuffworks.com
1. Water Water helps keep your body hydrated. It keeps tissues moist and cells healthy, and it helps remove toxins and waste. It helps the body regulate temperature and helps prevent dehydration. 2. Tomatoes Are a good source of vitamins A, C and E as well as folate and potassium. They have heart-protective qualities, help lower cholesterol levels and may help with keeping bones healthy. 3. Mangoes Are high in vitamins A and C. They’re also high in fiber and potassium, and low in calories, fat, sodium and cholesterol. 4. Bell peppers Sweet bell peppers are low in calories and high in vitamins. They also contain phytochemicals called carotenoids, which have been associated with reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration, and some cancers. 5. Beans and Legumes Are good sources of antioxidants for cell health, as well as B vitamins, folate, calcium, iron, potassium and protein. They contain high levels of soluble fiber, associated with heart health, lower cholesterol levels, blood sugar regulation and weight loss.
6. Leafy Greens Are easy to grow in your summer garden and are full of the cellprotecting and repairing antioxidants, vitamins C and A, and contain protein and iron, as well as B vitamins and fiber. They also contain a lot of water, which will help keep you hydrated. 7. Cucumbers Are a great source of beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium and silica, as well as vitamins C, K and B5, which means they may help lower blood pressure, keep your body’s connective tissues healthy and help keep your skin hydrated. 8. Avocados Are full of all sorts of healthy things, including fiber, vitamins B5, B6, C, K, folate and potassium, as well as cell-protecting antioxidants. They are also full of fat, one half of an avocado contains 15 grams of unsaturated fat, but its good fat -- monounsaturated fat. 9. Blueberries Just one serving of blueberries contain almost 25% of your recommended daily vitamin C needs. They may also reduce your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke, and may help keep bones healthy. The antioxidants in blueberries may also help reduce the risk or slow the development of neurodegenerative diseases and help keep sugar levels under control. Cedar City Magazine | August/September 2015 33
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Tips for Perfect Courtesy of www.realsimple.com Don’t Blow Your Budget on Meat Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue Bible and How to Grill, suggests skipping the porterhouse in favor of a great, inexpensive skirt or flank steak, forgoing boneless chicken breasts for cheaper, flavorful legs and thighs, and tossing back the priciest catch of the day in order to net yourself darker, grill-friendly seafood like mackerel or blue fish. Dress Up the Old Standbys Rick Browne, author of 1,001 Best Grilling Recipes and former host of Barbecue America says if you’re sticking with the tried-andtrue standards (chicken, burgers, hot dogs, bratwursts), add a simple, inexpensive element to elevate the flavor. “Stuff some blue cheese, chopped bacon, or barbecue sauce inside your burger patties before they hit the grill. Split your hot dogs lengthwise, add some cheddar in the middle and wrap the whole thing in bacon. Or let your chicken steep overnight in your favorite marinade. Make a little Extra When you’re planning out your portions, be sure to grill enough for leftovers. Barbecued leftovers are still tasty the next day, to reheat, sprinkle the meat with water or barbecue sauce, wrap it in foil, and cook over indirect heat for 5 minutes.
DIY Rubs and Sauces Why buy at the store what you can make at home? “It’s super easy to make your own rubs and barbecue sauces,” says Raichlen. Rubs are essentially spices in a bowl that you can mix together with your fingers, and most sauces start with a basic foundation of ketchup or tomato sauce and grow from there. Find some recipes that strike your palate’s fancy, and test them out next time you fire up the grill. Don’t Go Overboard With Fuel Browne points out that many of us pour way too much charcoal onto our grills. Three pounds should cook any meal for four to six people. If you’re using propane and cooking brisket or pork loin, you only need to put it on high for the first five minutes after the food hits the grill. After that, turn it on low and let it cook slowly. Befriend Your Butcher If you’re looking for the advance scoop on when your favorite cuts of meat will be going on sale, make friends with the people at your supermarket’s butcher counter. They’re definitely the ones with the inside track. Invest in a Quality Grill You don’t need to spring for a grill with loads of extra bells and whistles, but you do want to make sure you’re getting one that won’t fizzle out in two years. Browne recommends buying just enough grill for what your family uses—possibly going for a bigger grill surface if you entertain a lot. And you’ll want enough space on your grill surface to multi-task (think chicken on one side and corn on the other). Treat Your Grill Well You want the investment you made in your grill to last as long as possible, so make maintenance a priority. Clean it off thoroughly before and after each use, get rid of the ashes when they’ve cooled, and oil the grate before and after each use. “If you take care of the grill, it could last forever,” says Raichlen. “I know some people whose grills are going on 25 years.” Minimize Your Accessories Don’t go crazy stocking up on complicated grilling equipment. Raichlen and Browne agree that you only need two key grill accessories—a thermometer and tongs. Get a good, instant-read meat thermometer to ensure you’re always biting into food that’s cooked to the doneness you prefer. And snag a quality pair of long-handled, spring-loaded tongs, preferably with a scalloped end. Do Your Homework “The best way to save money is to not burn things and to do it right,” says Raichlen. If you’re a beginning griller, arm yourself with some knowledge before lighting that fire. Check out free how-to videos online that offer step-by-step instructions on achieving grilling perfection (YouTube is a good place to start), or invest in a good instructional book to arm yourself with the techniques you need to make the tasty, grilled magic happen.
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Honey Soy Glazed Salmon Ingredients 1/2 cup honey uce 1/4 cup soy sa lic powder ar g n 1 teaspoo d pepper freshly groun n o o p as te 2 1/ mon juice 1 teaspoon le king spray Nonstick coo or fillet salmon steaks 1 to 2 pounds
Stir together honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, pepper and lemon juice. Heat a charcoal or gas grill. Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on the grill. Cook on high heat about 5 minutes, then flip over. Brush the glaze on the already-grilled side of the salmon and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until salmon is almost cooked through. Flip the salmon again and brush the other side with the glaze. Cook an additional 1 or 2 more minutes. (Don’t cook too long or the glaze will burn.)
California H oney Barbe Ingredients cue Sauce Makes:
2 1/2 cups 1 cup hone 1 teaspoon y Dijon must 1 cup wate ard 1 cup choppe r d onion 3 tablespoo 1 large clov ns cider vin e garlic, fine egar 2 tablespoo ly chopped 1 1/2 teasp ns Worceste o ons paprika rshire sauce 2 tablespoo 1/2 teaspoo ns unsalted n freshly gro butter 1 can (6 ou und black pepp nces) toma er to paste Combine h oney with re maining ing about 40 m redients. Sim inutes. mer until sa uce thicken s, Cedar City Magazine | August/September 2015 37
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Sip
on This!
By Darlene Staheli
Refreshing, quenching, cooling, satisfying. Pleasant words that bring soothing images to mind. However, during the heat of the summer, we may feel anything but refreshed, quenched or cooled. We may even feel some symptoms of dehydration; dry mouth, headache, unusual hunger between meals, irritable, weak, dizzy, nausea, muscle cramps, confusion, sluggish and darkened urine. What can we do to prevent dehydration? DRINK WATER!! Simple, plain water offers profound benefits for our bodies! Why do we need water? Let’s take a closer look at some of the things that water does for us. We are made up mostly of water, over 60 percent of our total body weight, in fact. Every part of our body depends on those little H2O molecules. Water is actually a nutrient and without it, we wouldn’t survive more than a few short days. It’s a wonderful delivery system that carries other vital nutrients and oxygen into our cells so that we have energy to get out of bed, and do what we do, all day long. It helps us to blink, talk, swallow, breathe and smell. It regulates our body temperature, helps our skin to be soft and smooth, filters waste, cushions our brain and helps all of our bendy parts to bend. And should we need to lose a little weight, it can help with that too. (Try reaching for a glass of water instead of a snack between meals. It really works!)
How much water do we need? Because we constantly lose water through sweating, urine, and even through breathing, we need to replenish several times throughout the day. The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake for men is roughly about 13 cups of liquid a day. For women, about 9 cups is recommended.1 According to the USDA, “If you drink fluids when you feel thirsty and have beverages with meals, you should get enough water to keep you hydrated.”2 Obviously we need more if we’re out in the heat, exercising, or doing additional strenuous activities, usually around 2 or 3 cups more for minimal activity. For intense activity, we need to hydrate even more, before and after, possibly with a drink containing a little sodium. And let’s not forget to drink while at the pool or the ocean. Sometimes we don’t realize our need to drink water when we’re surrounded by water. Also, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need additional fluids to stay hydrated. It’s easy to determine how much water you need by paying attention to urine output, which should be light in color. If it’s dark or has an odor, go drink some water!
Certainly, there are some physical conditions, like congestive heart failure, kidney failure, peripheral vascular disease, liver failure, etc. where fluid intake is restricted and must be managed under the direction of a physician. But what if I don’t like water? I have had several clients who have struggled with the “flavor” of water. To About the Author Darlene Staheli is a board overcome this, here are a few proven tips certified Integrative Health to make water drinking more enjoyable: Coach and a professionally • Make homemade “Spa Water,” by trained Health Supportive adding delicious fruits to water and Chef. Upon completing ice. Some great combinations are: her Health Coach training program through the ~ raspberries and mint leaves Institute of Integrative ~ sliced oranges, lemons or Nutrition, (NYC) limes she received her board ~ cucumber, mint leaves, and certification through the lemon AADP. ~ strawberries and pineapple slices • Drinking seltzer or sparkling water, and adding some of the additions mentioned above for a light flavor. • Decaffeinated herbal teas, cold or warm. • Fill a bottle partially full of water and freeze it. When on the go, fill it up the rest of the way and it’s ready to cool and refresh. • Experiment with differing temperatures of water. Some people are surprised that they actually prefer water at room temperature. • Fresh foods high in water content can be a wonderful way to increase water intake. Examples include; watermelon, citrus fruits, grapes, apples, papaya, strawberries, apricots, cherries, carrots, bell peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach. So, determine your water intake needs, carry a water bottle with you and keep track of how much you’re drinking. Drink when you’re thirsty and with meals. Drink extra when you need to, and stay well hydrated for a healthy, happy summer! h ttp://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/ water/art-20044256
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Dreams In Your
Using Your Subconscious Mind to Improve Life By Brigit Atkin
Have you ever dreamed you were being chased, only to find that you were running ineffectively in slow motion? Or that you were taking a test that you weren’t prepared for? Dreams seem to be a strange phenomenon that happen randomly and without reason – or do they? People have pondered the meaning of dreams for centuries. A source of inspiration, guidance, prediction, and problem-solving, dreams are a common experience to us all. We’ve heard the expression, “I’ll sleep on it” when someone is making an important decision. By tuning in to our dreams, we can glean wisdom from our subconscious mind that is alerting us to helpful solutions. There are primary dream symbols which usually have the same meanings. Some common themes are as follows: • A house: You. A house falling down could warn that you need to take better care of yourself. A large house could indicate great potential and awareness of opportunities. • Any vehicle: Also the self, but more specifically your mode of traveling in your daily life. An airplane is your spiritual “plane”, while a motorcycle or bicycle means you need more balance in your life. • Teeth falling out: signals that you need a boost of selfconfidence. Once you become comfortable with the meaning of various symbols in your dreams, you can then use this knowledge to make yourself happier and boost your problem-solving skills. Here are some tips for utilizing your dream power: 1. Keep a dream journal. Write down your dream the second you wake up. If you wait, you’ll lose most of the details of your dream. A Canadian study found that people who review the content of their dreams over a week’s time see clear solutions to the problems they faced seven days earlier.1 2. Realize that everything in the dream is you. People in your dream usually represent personality traits within yourself that you’ve projected onto them. 3. To ease nightmares, sleep on your right side. This from Turkish researchers who studied sleeping positions and how they relate to sleep quality. These researchers found that those who slept on their right have mellower ones, with themes of relief, joy, peace and love.2 4. Deliberately program your dreams for answers. Before going to sleep, take a few deep breaths, relax, and bring the problem to mind. Then tell yourself that you will dream the solution, and that you will remember it when you awake. Again, remember to write down the dream and every detail you can remember immediately upon waking. Your dreams help you look at the thought patterns that are
governing your life. So the next time you dream about being chased, know that you are avoiding looking at a problem. You are putting yourself through unnecessary anguish and pain. Remember to turn around and confront whatever aspect of self is chasing you, make peace with it, and know that the answer will come and the drama will end. Sweet dreams.
1 Nielsen, T. Journal of Sleep Research, December 2004; vol 13: pp 327-337. News release, University of Alberta. 2 From Yuzuncu Yil University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Van (Drs. Agargun and Boysan) Turkey and Alman Hospital, ‹stanbul (Dr. Hanoglu), Turkey
About the Author Brigit Atkin – Brigit of Brightworks uses alternative healing methods to help improve the lives of others facing challenges and difficulties. She is certified in SimplyHealedTM method and was trained by founder Carolyn Cooper herself. For more information, visit www.brightworksbybrigit.com
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Investing in Your Children’s Eyes
It’s that time of the year again! As kids and adolescents in our area begin school again, it is important to ensure they are in the best physical health possible. Proper health allows By Clinton Duncan M.D. them to focus on learning and growing intellectually both in the classroom and in other venues of their lives. One area of health which is particularly important for students, and permits success in school and other extracurricular activities, is good eye health. Comprehensive eye exams are one of the most important investments a parent can make for their family. These exams are especially important in an era when not being able to see the board from the back of the classroom is no longer the only impediment of good vision. Smartphones and tablets are becoming an important learning tool that are used daily by all students. It now seems eyes are looking at an electronic device more than just about any other learning tool. Who reads actual books anymore? Good near and distance vision is crucial to excel in the classroom. It is estimated that 75-80 percent of learning is visual in nature. If a student is not seeing well, he or she will likely have some difficulty in school. Why comprehensive eye exams matter It is estimated that one in four children has an undiagnosed vision problem simply because they may not recognize that their eyesight
isn’t optimal or is changing. Children may not realize that they are having problems because they may not know what is normal, especially if the issue has been present from birth or is long-standing. Teenagers may be embarrassed or hesitant to admit to problems because of not wanting corrective lenses or the perception of somehow being different from others. Unfortunately, parents and educators often incorrectly assume that if a child passes a school screening, their vision is fine. School screenings are a wonderful service but can miss incredibly important eye conditions and disorders. A full eye exam by an eye professional is essential. In addition to complaints about not seeing well, parents can look for other warning signs and/or symptoms of eye problems. Some of these include chronic redness, tearing, headaches or rubbing the eyes. Other tell-tale signs of vision problems include covering one eye, deviation of one or both of the eyes, tilting the head to one side, losing place often when reading, holding a book super close to the face, or only being able to see things at a distance. As you complete the back to school check-list with your family, don’t forgot to schedule your comprehensive eye exam appointment. Proper eye health and good vision will allow our students to excel and achieve amazing things the coming years!
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Brain Training
Aging Does Not Need to Equal Cognitive Decline By Kelli Charlton, B.S., MLE, Educator
For many, many years, the medical field believed that the human brain had its greatest growth spurt between birth and three years; with the number of synapses for each neuron in the cerebral cortex increasing from around 2,500 to 15,000 during that incredibly short period of time. Once thought to be limited to the very young, studies over the past 30 years have shown that new neural connections can form at any stage in life and when stimulated appropriately, these connections can form significantly, even at an advanced age. 44 www.cedarcitymag.com
What is Brain Plasticity? Originally called Neural Plasticity, evolving into the term Neuroplasticity, and finally, Brain Plasticity; Brain plasticity is one of the most important aspects in the field of neuroscience. It is the ability of the brain to heal itself using a combination of magical tools the body provides. Specifically, it is the strengthening or weakening of nerve connections in the brain, based on outside stimuli such as memory forming (emotional) experiences, learning something new (education) and brain stimulation activities (both auditory and visual). It refers to changes in neural pathways and synapses due to changes in behavior, environment, neural processes, thinking , and emotions - as well as to changes resulting from bodily injury. (Pascual) Changes to the brain cells involve physical alterations where the new pathways are formed (axonal sprouting), helping to form new nerve endings that connect to other pathways. Additionally, the body can remove connections that have not been used for a significant length of time, (synaptic pruning) allowing more useful ones to be strengthened. Neuroscientific research indicates that experience can actually change both the brain’s
physical structure (anatomy) and functional organization (physiology). (Chaney) Etymology of Brain Plasticity and Brain Training In 1793, an Italian anatomist Michele Vicenzo Malacarne conducted experiments in which he would take a pair of animals and train one of them extensively over many years. When the animals died, he dissected them. He discovered that the cerebellum was significantly larger in the trained animal, than the untrained pair. These experiments were largely forgotten for over a hundred years, when in 1890, philosopher trained physician, William James (known as “the Father of Psychology”) used the term ‘Plasticity’ in the book, “The Principles of Psychology”. The idea of neuroplasticity was not widely accepted by neuroscientists and until the technology for true brain scanning became available to researchers, was largely discounted. Although there was some advancement, the next significant breakthrough came in the 1960’s when Michael
Merzinich, along with several other prominent researchers, began to develop brain stimulation games and document their findings. In the 1980’s, the most basic format of a brain fitness program was launched. The concept behind this program was to put the brain on a fitness program, much like working out the body in the gym. The program has evolved dramatically over the past 30+ years and is now available for daily use on a home computer or electronic device. Brain Training in Southern Utah Brain Fitness training is crucial for the well-being of the ‘grey matter’ in our heads. The maxim ‘use it or lose it’ is appropriate for this subject specifically. When embarking on any new task, there is always a period of time where individuals feel inadequate. This is because with each new task, we must redevelop the neuro-pathways we may never have used, or simply haven’t used in years. Along with the Harvard University, the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Stanford
and Yale research programs, the Nilsson Hearing family is dedicated to assisting our Utah population of aging seniors. Many of our patients participated with Mark Nilsson in his original brain training program at Nilsson Hearing Clinics, St George. This program has been expanded and now includes a full time educator dedicated to helping patients live the fullest lives possible in Cedar City, St. George, and Richfield. Using multiple brain fitness training programs, we stimulate the brain through both audio and visual methods. Brain fitness training is one of the most thrilling developments in current medical science. With a simple commitment to play ‘games’ on your home computer, ipad or tablet, 12-15 minutes a day, 5 days a week, the free, eight-week program is designed to help individuals listen & hear more clearly, sharpen memory, strengthen visual acuity, develop a sharper reaction time and feel more confident.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Kelli Charlton, B.S., MLE, Educator Kelli Charlton has been a small business owner and entrepreneur all of her adult life. In 2009, she returned to college to complete her BS with an English Education emphasis and Secondary Education license. After working as the Director of Education for a private technical school, teaching and revamping curriculum, she was hired to oversee the education department at Nilsson Hearing Clinics. She is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, and is dedicated to educating the public. She is eagerly awaiting acceptance to USC Davis in pursuit of her Masters of Gerontology. Some of her numerous accolades include: St George Business and Professional Women, Woman of the Year (2003); Toastmasters International; Toastmaster of the Year (2005); and Dixie State University, Female Student of the Year (2013) Works Cited “What is Neural Plasticity?” wiseGEEK.org 8 July 2015. Web. Chaney, Warren. “Dynamic Mind” Las Vegas, Houghton-Brace Publishing, pp 33-35. 2007. Print Chaney, Warren. “Workbook for a Dynamic Mind” Las Vegas, Houghton- Brace Publishing, page 44. 2006. Print Pascual-Leone, A., Freitas, C., Oberman, L., Horvath, J.C., Halko, M., Eldaief, M. et al. (2011). Characterizing brain cortical plasticity and network dynamics across the age-span in health and disease with TMS-EEG and TMS-fMRI. Brain Topography, 24, 302-315. doi:10.1007/s10548-011-0196-8 1277 Northfield Rd. #A200 | Cedar City, Utah 84720 | 435.233.7644 | www.NilssonHearingClinics.com Cedar City Magazine | August/September 2015 45
Tips for Summer Grandparenting
Joining GENERATIONS By Kathleen Riggs
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Many grandparents will be hosting their children’s children (grandkids) this summer for anywhere from a couple of days to a month or more. Grandparents may wonder “What will I ever do to keep them entertained?” Here are a few ideas adapted from Penn State University Extension to help strengthen relationships between grandparents and grandchildren in meaningful ways.
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Prepare the house for the upcoming visit. 1. Ask the parents ahead of time for the titles of some favorite books enjoyed by the child/youth. Check them out of the local library to have on hand. Plan to have the child read to you parts of the book. 2. Set out some family photos or photo albums to discuss. Be prepared to share stories and be open to answer questions.
more, check another parking lot or truck stop. – Borrow mystery books from the library and take turns reading chapters out loud under the stars. – Teach your grandchild a hobby you love: crocheting, guitar, woodworking, cooking, etc. There is no need for a grandchild to spend most of the summer glued to an iPod or iPad playing games and listening to music. If you choose to watch one or two movies together, make it a bonding experience with popcorn and a list of things to watch for in the movie. For example, how many times will “Actor X” use the word “like”? or “List each food or beverage seen during the movie.” Youth today are used to A LOT of on-going stimulation to their senses. Grandparents can help slow the pace or change the pace by integrating a variety of activities that are enjoyable and also teach some life lessons or strengthen family ties. Planning ahead will make it run more smoothly and you might even give the parents and your grandchildren a hint of what to expect when they visit. You might even challenge (invite) your grandchild to bring a game or activity to share with you. Kathleen Riggs is the Utah State University Extension family and consumer sciences professor for Iron County. Questions or comments may be sent to kathleen.riggs@usu.edu or call 435-586-8132.
Emphasize family identity. 1. Provide magazines that can be cut apart and let the grandchildren put together family collages that represent what their families stand for and like to do together. Make certain to have time for sharing. 2. Pull out some favorite family recipes and make one or two items selected by the grandchild together. Even small children enjoy cracking eggs or stirring batter. Other ideas can be found at http:// extension.psu.edu/. Check under links for “Youth and Family” and then “Intergenerational Program.” Also available is a list of “100 Things To Do with Your Grandchild this Summer” found on the website, www.grandparents.com. Here is a smattering of what you’ll find there: –M ake one super-duper ice cream sundae. Each of you can make suggestions for toppings…. – I ntroduce the grandkids to seafood (e.g. lobster). Have a burger handy for when they freak out. –S cope out populated parking lots for state license plates. See how many states you can list. If you want to find Cedar City Magazine | August/September 2015 47
Catch Up with Your
Finances this Summer! By Brandon Hansen As we are enjoying the summer, kids are out of school and the days are getting a little too warm to be outside enjoying beautiful southern Utah. However, summer does allow a little time to review finances. Here are some tips to get you started: Savings. Do you have six months of savings built up for an emergency or emergency fund? We like to advise our clients of the important of a savings account in case of life surprises that may come at you, such as loss of income or health problems that may impact your monthly cash flow. I have many clients that put all extra funds toward paying off or eliminating debt, which is a great idea, but please don’t sacrifice your savings or emergency fund in order to do so! Debt elimination. A key element to relieving debts is to simply pay them off in the correct order. Usually it’s best to pay off the debt
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with the highest interest rate first. However, if you are making a payment on something like a car or piece of furniture that has a shorter payoff period, you might want to do that first. Then you can retire that loan, which allows additional funds to go towards paying off the higher debts quicker. Obviously, paying off the highest interest first usually makes sense, but sometimes we have to look at the payoff and develop a plan to succeed sooner with debt elimination. It’s wise to look at improving your debt, no matter your age, in order to insure your income or cash flow and or long term retirement savings. One key is to make sure, under today’s mortgage rates, that you are at the lowest rate possible under the current credit climate. For my older clients who are making payments each month on credit cards or other commercial balances, I am a fan of a cash out on a re-finance in order to pay off all monthly commercial debt. By re-financing the home and pulling out additional dollars, you may be able to pay off high credit card balances and/or monthly payments, as well as car or other loans. As a senior citizen living on a fixed income, it’s important to have the additional funds on which to live. The additional loan amount on your mortgage will most likely not add any additional payment with a re-finance, and you can use the additional funds to retire these other monthly bills. For my younger clients, I am less likely to advise the same resolution, because, simply put, these clients are more inclined to re-charge the same amount of debt and be in the same situation within a year. The key is to make sure they re-finance and keep all closing costs to zero or at a minimum so that the benefits don’t get eaten up. It is vital that these younger clients are maximizing their IRAs or 401Ks before looking at retiring a mortgage. Some clients put every extra dollar towards their mortgage payment, but more and more people are choosing a 15 year fixed loan over a 30 year fixed loan. The logic behind paying off the mortgage early seems sound, but in reality, if you are not maximizing your IRAs or 401ks, you are using after-tax dollars to make extra payments on your mortgage. It’s more important to save and allow pre-taxed dollars to grow. I personally believe you grow wealth more quickly this way than you would paying off the mortgage. Please take advantage of the time you have this summer and contact your licensed financial planner or senior mortgage planner to ensure you are catching up with your finances!
Living the Dream! Annual Festival of Homes in Iron County Begins September 4th By Iron County Home Builders Staff The Iron County Home Builders Association’s (ICHBA) annual Festival of Homes will begin on Sept 4th. This will be the 20th year holding a home show, with the first one held in 1995. The Festival of Homes is a showcase for ICHBA Builder Members to display their best work for the public. Builder Members are joined by Associate Members in providing very attractive and innovative new homes. Along with new homes, this year the Festival will include luxury cabins and a special feature home -rebuilt after being destroyed by fire. It will present 13 homes constructed by association members that incorporate some of the best in home design, technology, materials, décor, and building techniques. Beginning at 1:00 pm on Sep 4, 2014, the Festival will continue
through Labor Day September 7th, then begin again on Friday September 11th and run until Sunday evening, September 13th. Tickets will be available for purchase for $10 each at branches of State Bank of Southern Utah beginning August 31st, at the festival website: cedarcityfestivalofhomes.com, and during the Festival at the Coldwell Banker Advantage office downtown Cedar City. The new home entries in 2015 have been submitted by Iron County HBA members: Ted Steffensen – Ted Steffensen Construction; Dave Stonehouse - DC Stonehouse Construction, Mac Urie – Urieco Construction and Delta Disaster, Nathan Thayer - Iron Gate Builders; Chester Jacobs - Jacobs Construction, Jake Hulet – Jake Hulet Construction; Arron & Steve
Ashworth - Dual-A Construction; Spencer Jones - Velocity Homes; Tom Braun - Braun Construction, and Brian Nichols - Nichols Building. Also on display in these new homes will be the latest in interior and exterior design including furniture, appliances, floor coverings, window treatments, electronics, paint, wall paper, lighting, cabinets and fixtures, doors and windows, concrete, fencing, landscaping, etc., available from associated businesses. Visitors will be able to vote during the Festival of Homes for the best home, best interior design, and best landscaping. For more information on the Festival of Homes, you can visit www.cedarcityfestivalofhomes. com or call the Iron County Home Builders Association office at 435-865-1113.
Here is the daily schedule: Friday, September 4th 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, September 5th 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday, September 6th 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, September 7th 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Labor Day) Friday, September 11th 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, September 12th 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday, September 13th 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Return on Individuals (ROI) Five Tips to a Thriving Business Culture By Jeff Sherman, CEO ShermanSpeaks, LLC Are you experiencing the change in trend? Employees are evolving. They are becoming innovative teams of experts who desire to make a difference. Today, people seek out careers that give them a sense of purpose. Like a big yellow carnation in a vase of red roses, they seek to stand out; to make a mark. They crave a sense of belonging to something bigger. Employees want culture, education, commitment, and purpose. They want to express creativity and be seen as more than a number. They want to be heard. They want balance in the quality of life. Employees seek adventure, exploration, refinement, and opportunity. No longer is it enough to work for a paycheck. Employers and entrepreneurs who catch this vision are forging ahead creating an environment conducive to change. They see a more robust workforce with multiple roles and a drive toward collaboration. They want to create opportunity for their people. So how are they doing it? Consider the following tips: Strategize ways to know the aspirations and dreams of your employees. Team up with people. Utilize a relationship blueprint, a type of tool that helps you seek insightful information about your employees. Converse with them. Find ways to draw upon the creativity of your workforce. Allow for mistakes. When demands are too rigid and expectations too high, creativity drops. You may discover that you have someone answering phones who actually has a very high aptitude for graphic design. When you make this discovery, get them involved with the graphics team. Let them have a go. Keep things simple. Projects should be surmountable. Foster simplicity by seeing big jobs as smaller doable tasks. Assign the team sections and let them be innovative. Learn the fine art of empowerment. Reap the rewards of a team that can think and act for themselves. They will surprise you. 52 www.cedarcitymag.com
Reward individuality. The best leaders seek opportunity to praise others; to lift them, and to edify. Find ways to recognize the individuality in the work of your team members. Show gratitude to the team, yes. Also find the unique input from individuals and take the time to express your appreciation for their role in the success of the team.
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Be optimistic. Believing that “Beyond Consider the level of “can-do” attitude mediocrity dreams are found” in your business culture and foster it from Jeffrey T. Sherman, Principal of ShermanSpeaks LLC, is the top down. Always address challenges a motivational speaker and and setbacks as opportunities. A wise executive coach. He utilizes friend and powerful business mogul in CORE™ to drive companies airplane part manufacturing once shared and individuals to the next an important truth with me during a level. business meeting: “Remember there are always at least two methods to correct any issue.” That counsel has proven true in all aspects of business and consulting. Look for the solutions and place your focus there. As you seek to know the ambitions of your team, allow for mistakes while fostering creativity, keep things simple, reward individually, and face challenges with optimism, you will forge a culture of refinement and innovation in your workforce. You will discover a powerful ROI– Return on Individuals.
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recreation centers Cedar City Aquatic Center 2090 W. Royal Hunte Drive Cedar City, UT 84720 www.cedarcity.org/114/Leisure-Services (435) 865-9223
Restaurants Brad’s Food Hut www.facebook.com/pages/Brads-FoodHut/116286008396332 546 N Main St, Cedar City, UT 84721 (435) 586-6358 Depot Grill 241 N. Main St., Cedar City, UT 84721 (435) 865-7445 Milt’s Stage Stop 3560 E. Highway 14, Cedar City, UT 84721 www.miltsstagestop.com (435) 586-9344 Pizza Factory 131 S Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84720 (435) 586-3900 www.pizzafactorycedarcity.com Rusty’s Ranch House 2275 E. Highway 14, Cedar City, UT 84721 www.rustysranchhouse.com (435) 586-3839 Sonny Boy’s Barbecue 126 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84720 www.sonnyboysbbq.com (435) 867-8010 Top Spot Drive In 650 S Main St, Cedar City, UT 84720 (435) 586-9661
retirement communities SunRiver 1390 Morane Manor Dr, St. George, UT 84790 www.sunriver.com (435) 688-1000
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SUU Alumni Association J. Reuben Clark Jr. Alumni House 351 W Center St, Cedar City, UT 84720 www.suu.edu /alumni (435) 586-7777
sports facilities Southern Utah Sports Academy 494 North 2150 West, Cedar City, UT 84720 www.southernutahsportsacademy.com (435) 590-8136
state parks Frontier Homestead State Park 635 N. Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84721 www.frontierhomestead.org (435) 586-9290
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Enterprise Corn Fest August 29, 2015 Enterprise, UT http://enterprisecornfest.com/
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