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From The Mayor Whether your stay here lasts a day or for the rest of your life, you are sure to find Cedar City to be a warm and friendly place, full of people who like people. We, who live here, love our town and are enthusiastic about its virtues. Tourism is one of our primary industries and we appreciate our visitors. In our community you will find accommodating hosts as well as a variety of enjoyable activities. Cedar City has become known as “Festival City USA” and among its more than two dozen festivals and major events is the world-famous, Tony Awardwinning Utah Shakespeare Festival. Cedar City has long been known as the Gateway to the National Parks. Within a few hours’ drive are four of the nation’s most famous National Parks (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Great Basin) and three of its stunning National Monuments (Cedar Breaks, Pipe Springs and Grand Staircase-Escalante). Additionally, the Lake Powell National Recreational Area is also close by. National forests and pristine lakes encircle the area as well, and Brian Head, a year-round resort, is only a half-hour away. We, in Cedar City, enjoy a special relationship with the beauty that surrounds us and, in keeping with the Festival City USA spirit, one of the greatest annual events is Cedar Breaks’ Wildflower Festival each July. While tourism is an integral part of our community, our diversified economy also includes manufacturing, government services, retail, and education. Cedar City is a prime location for commerce in the West, boasting a redundant fiber optics network, mainline rail and is also a convenient spot on the Interstate 15 corridor. Our access to Interstate 15 makes Cedar City accessible to 86.5 percent of the western metropolitan population within one day’s trucking. In addition, the Cedar City Regional Airport boasts an 8,650 foot runway. Port 15 Utah, a 1,000 acre industrial park, and AMPAC’s 4,612-acre industrial park make doing business easy in Cedar City. Our city is a great place to raise a family due to the low crime rate, delightful climate and the opportunity for a world class education in a rural setting. Southern Utah University, named on Princeton’s “Best in the West Colleges” list and Consumer Digest’s “Top Ten for Value and Quality,” is one of the cornerstones of the community, offering educational opportunities, cultural events and NCAA Division I athletics. Cedar City schools are among the finest to be found anywhere. The strong work ethic of those entrusted to educate our children, and of Cedarians in general, can be traced to the very beginnings of our Maile Wilson community, 158 years ago. Cedar City Mayor I am confident that you will enjoy your stay with us and that you will come to love Cedar City as much as those of us who live and work here.
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From The Publisher Summer is here! Kids are out of school, graduations are over, gardens are growing, and now is the time to get outside, enjoy the great weather and do something fun. This issue is full of things to do, places to go, and plays to watch. If you haven’t got your summer vacation planned yet, don’t worry, this issue can help you. In the last issue we looked at family travel destinations all over our great land. This time we have created our very own “Utah Bucket List” to help plan your summer getaway. These are places that we should all see at some point in our lives, and are places that people come from all over the world to see. They are within 400 miles of us, so maybe we can check a couple places off the list this year. It is Utah Shakespeare Festival time again, so don’t forget to go see a play or two in the Adams Memorial Shakespearean Theatre this summer. The theater is one of the most authentic Tudor theatres in the world, and this is its last season as the festival will be moving into the new Center for the Arts next season. If you have never attended a play in the theater, don’t let this opportunity pass you by; and if you have, enjoy the authenticity of the beautiful theater one last time. In our next issue we will have a complete history of the Adams Theater, so don’t miss it. Maybe it’s time to pick up a new sport. How about pickleball? The perfect sport for the whole family. You can learn all about it in this issue and play it at the new Southern Utah Sports Academy facility. If pickleball isn’t your game, then you can always go watch a little league baseball game this summer. Baseball has always been a big part of growing up in Southern Utah, and I hope you enjoy the article about Brad Larson of Brad’s Food Hut. Brad is just one example of the many individuals in our community that donate so much of their time to helping our kids grow up and become outstanding people. With support like this, Cedar City is in good hands for generations to come.
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Summer Adventures for Everyone By Maria Twitchell, Cedar City • Brian Head Tourism Bureau Summer is here and Festival City is ready to entertain all ages with a variety of events and activities. From festivals to a local treasure hunt, there is something for everyone to enjoy, both indoors and out. This summer use the Visit Utah GeoTour, Play Unplugged Program and local festivals to keep the family busy and lessen the lackluster moments of summer. Starting with the Visit Utah GeoTour, discover the hidden gems in Iron County. Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt happening right now, all around. By using GPS coordinates, find each secret location, sign the logbook, and take a picture. After gathering three locations, visit the Cedar City • Brian Head Tourism Bureau to collect a one-of-a-kind Iron County patch. Geocaching is free and fun for all ages - the only requirement is a GPS unit or the ability to download a geocaching app to a smart phone. For more information, contact the Cedar City • Brian Head Tourism Bureau at (435) 586-5124 or visit www.geocaching.com/play/geotours/visit-utah. The Play Unplugged program officially starts Memorial Day weekend and runs through the summer. The goal of Play Unplugged is to remind us that while technology is useful, it should not be the center of our lives. With over 40 activities in and around Iron County, there is plenty to keep the kids busy this summer. The Cedar City • Brian Head Tourism Bureau is sponsoring three badges this year, encouraging families to get outside and access adventure. Flora Finder Badge Participate in the Wildflower Festival ( July 4th - 19th) at Cedar Breaks National Monument. Find the best view or favorite flower, take a picture and bring it in to the Iron County Visitor Center to collect the badge. Scavenger Hunt Badge Participate in the ultimate scavenger hunt with the State of Utah Geo Cache Adventure, find three of the five caches hidden around the area, bring a picture or the claim codes to the Iron County Visitor Center and receive a Play Unplugged ‘Brag Badge’ and the official Iron County Geo Cache Patch. To see live examples visit www. geocaching.com/GeoTours. Trail Blazer Badge Get out and enjoy one of the listed hikes found in our area: Bristlecone Pine Trail, Alpine Pond trail, Hidden Haven, or the Coal Creek Trail. Be sure to bring us a picture on the hike. For help finding the trails, be sure to stop at the Iron County Visitor Center before heading out.
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After adventuring with the Visit Utah GeoTour and Play Unplugged, attend one of the many festivals offered in Cedar City. Below are just a few. For a full list of Iron County events visit www.scenicsouthernutah.com/events. Utah Summer Games June 5-28, www.utahsummergames.org Groovefest American Music Festival June 22-28, (435) 867-9800 or www.groovefestutah.com Utah Shakespeare Festival June 25 – October 31, (800) PLAYTIX or www.bard.org Summer Arts Festival June 26-27, (435) 586-9290 or www.frontierhomestead.org Fire Road Cycling Dirt Fondo June 27, (435) 586-2770 or www.fireroadcycling.com Cedar Breaks National Monument’s Wildflower Festival July 4-19 (435) 586-9451 or www.nps.gov/cebr Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire July 7-11 (435) 586-6757 or www.umrf.net Neil Simon Festival July 8 – August 8, (866) 357-4666 or www.simonfest.org July Jamboree Street Festival July 11, www.julyjamboree.com Iron County Fair August 22-31, (435) 477-8380 or www.ironcountyfair.net
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From the haunting beauty of the pure, unspoiled landscapes and the drama of the coastline, to the urban buzz of the country’s dynamic cities mixed with the magic of thousands of years’ worth of culture and history, Ireland is a country that never fails to surprise. Wild and beautiful, inspiring and exciting, Ireland’s energy and romance will win you over in an instant. And with some of the friendliest people in the world, this perfectlysized and surprisingly-diverse island will keep you coming back for more. four out of every five people asked say that Ireland is in their list of top 5 places to visit. The Island of Ireland is closer than ever, approximately six hours from the US, and with five airlines now flying directly to Ireland, getting there has never been easier. And when visitors arrive, everyone will do their best to ensure a unique travel experience. From the fire of the festival to the lure of the literature, Ireland boasts a rich tapestry of arts and cultural activities including world renowned museums and art galleries. You only have to touch down on Irish soil to realize that the island of Ireland is a relaxed unspoiled place where you can enjoy the outdoor life. A passion for golf and for horses keeps many a visitor out in the air well into the evening. With lots of water, coastlines and crashing waves, Ireland has impressed many a surfer. Or perhaps bass fishing in tranquil lakes is what you’ll come for. Many fine historical establishments showcase contemporary interior design and sophisticated elegance. Ireland boasts a magnificent range of accommodation options, from luxurious five star castles to quaint cottages, and everything in between. Today many of the world’s best-known hotel chains are including Ireland in their network, as are many of the world’s top ranked spas. The choice is yours. With a culinary landscape boasting exquisite home-grown ingredients from the sea to the land, top chefs and world-class restaurants will delight the food lover. Discover your adventurous spirit in this beautiful, enchanting setting – Ireland has it all Info courtesy of www.tourismirelandinfo.com
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By Cedar City Magazine staff Assuming you have already visited Cedar Breaks, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks here is the “rest” of our very own Utah bucket list.
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1. Lake Powell, 152 Miles Besides being known for its exceptional skiing and kayaking conditions, Lake Powell is also one of the best places in the world for houseboating. Don’t miss Rainbow Bridge as it measures almost as long as a football field and is taller than the nation’s capital. It’s the biggest naturally-occurring bridge in the world and is accessible by foot and horseback. Or, view it by boat from the surface of Lake Powell. 2. Grand Canyon’s North Rim,156 Miles The North Rim of the Grand Canyon offers all the benefits of the canyon’s awe-inspiring views without the crowds associated with the South Rim. In fact, some believe its views are even better, as they’re seen from a higher elevation.
Travel & Leisure 11. Monument Valley, Butler Wash Ruins, 326 Miles Experience the ancient Anasazi cliff-dwelling civilization. The hike down to the dwellings is treacherous, but bring along binoculars and you’ll easily be able to see the remnants of the partially-restored complex from the canyon rim. 12. Dinosaur National Monument, 373 Miles See firsthand the fossilized bones of ancient dinosaurs outlined in the giant rock wall, known as the Wall of Bones. Research in the area is ongoing and as recently as 2010, a new species of plant-eating dinosaur was discovered by paleontologists.
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5. Great Salt Lake, 267 Miles One of the most spectacular views in Utah are those of sunsets on the Great Salt Lake. Swimmers will be surprised by their extra buoyancy when they float in the lake. It has a salinity level of about 12 percent, over three times the salinity of the world’s oceans. 6. Goblin Valley State Park, 258 Miles A great destination for all ages, Goblin Valley State Park allows visitors to interact with naturally-occurring sandstone hoodoos that seem eerily reminiscent of goblinlike creatures. 7. Antelope Island State Park, 289 Miles Take a step back into the Wild West and experience its diverse wildlife, including deer, antelope, coyotes and even American bison. There are now over 600 bison roaming free on the island. 8. Bonneville Salt Flats, 359 Miles Few places are as stark, lifeless and visually astonishing as the barren reaches of the Bonneville Salt Flats. It has an area of more than 30,000 acres of white, salt-encrusted soil. 9. Canyonlands National Park
Horseshoe Canyon, 278 Miles Native American wall art on the canyon walls dates back to a period between 2000 B.C. and A.D. 500. It was also used by Butch Cassidy and others to hide from local authorities. 10. Bear Lake, 371 Miles Visit Bear Lake, with its deep blue color and wellmaintained campgrounds. A visit to Bear Lake offers entertainment opportunities for the whole family.
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Utah Shakespeare Festival Kicks Off 2015 Season
A scene from the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s 2014 production of Henry IV Part One. Below: Nell Geisslinger (left) as Gretchen and Grant Goodman as Bernard in the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s 2014 production of Boeing Boeing. Photos by Karl Hugh. Copyright Utah Shakespeare Festival 2014.
By Nikki Allen Koontz The 54th season at the Utah Shakespeare Festival features eight exciting and diverse comedies, musicals, tragedies, and histories running from June 25 to October 31. The Festival is offering four Shakespeare classics, a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, a hilarious farce, one of the world’s greatest suspense thrillers, and the story of the famous composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Tickets are available via the Festival website, www.bard.org; telephone, 800-PLAYTIX; or at the Ticket Offices at the Adams Shakespearean and Randall L. Jones theatres. The Adams Shakespearean Theatre will feature three plays by William Shakespeare, playing from June 25 to September 5. First is the Festival’s continuation of its History Cycle with the fourth play in Shakespeare’s theatrical chronicle of England and its kings: Henry IV Part Two. Henry IV Part Two 12 www.cedarcitymag.com
picks up where Henry IV Part One left off. Theatregoers won’t want to miss this epic family drama that ultimately leads up to the War of the Roses. Also in the Adams Theatre will be two of the Bard’s greatest works, King Lear and The Taming of the Shrew – two shows on opposite ends of the theatrical spectrum. One tells the story of a mighty king who falls into a state of tragic disintegration and madness while the other is a witty, slapstick comedy about the battle of the sexes. In the Randall L. Jones Theatre will be Rodgers and Hammerstein’s captivating and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical South Pacific, as well as Amadeus, Peter Shaffer’s brilliant fictionalized account of the lives of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. In addition, the Randall Theatre will also include the hilarious farce Charley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas. Love, romance, and secret disguises drive the plot of Charley’s Aunt, which will play throughout the Festival season, from June through October. Rounding out the late end of the season will be Shakespeare’s romantic adventure The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Steven Dietz’s Dracula, adapted from Bram Stoker’s original novel. Both will play from September to October. This will be the last season in the beloved Adams Theatre as the Festival will open the new Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre in 2016, part of the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts. The aging Adams Theatre holds nearly four decades of memories, so you don’t want to miss your opportunity to visit this old friend one last time. The Festival has done its due diligence in recreating the intimate
Travel & Leisure and magical space of the Adams in the new Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, which will also be an open-air theatre, just like the Adams. In fact the Engelstad will enhance the experience for both our audience members and our company. It will be ADA accessible and have additional restrooms, and we are preserving the actoraudience relationship from the stage, which will be fondly called the Adams Stage. “This new year, 2015, is yet another thrilling season that not only keeps our mission front and center, but further bolsters our commitment to the works of William Shakespeare,” said artistic director David Ivers. “I’m particularly excited to share Amadeus with our audiences and to return Charley’s Aunt to the Randall Theatre. In addition, by the time the 2015 season opens, the new Beverley Taylor
Sorenson Center for the Arts will be rising out of the red earth before our eyes. There’s a lot to look forward to.” Brian Vaughn, artistic director, agreed: “The 2015 season marks the conclusion of an amazing trajectory of work in the Adams Shakespearean Theatre. The last full season in the theatre, 2015 will be a time full of reflection, regard and much remembrance as we celebrate the next glorious chapter of the Utah Shakespeare Festival.”
In the Adams Shakespearean Theatre • The Taming of the Shrew, June 25 – September 5 • Henry IV Part Two, June 26 – September 5 • King Lear, June 27 – September 4 In the Randall L. Jones Theatre • Amadeus by Peter Shaffer, June 25 – September 5
• South Pacific by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, June 27 – September 4 • Charley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas, June 26 – October 31 • Dracula by Steven Dietz, September 23 – October 31 • The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare, September 24 – October 30
About the Author Nikki Allen Koontz has worked for the Utah Shakespeare Festival as the media and public relations manager since 2011 and became an adjunct professor for Southern Utah University in August, 2013. Prior to her employment at USF, she was a Hilberry Theatre Fellowship recipient and earned her MFA in theatre management at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. She served as the director of marketing for Wayne State University Theatres and holds a BA in theatre from California State University, Fullerton.
Utah Shakespeare Festival Offers Opportunity for Area Residents Residents of southern Utah have a very unique opportunity to be in an area with a highly esteemed professional theatre company: the Utah Shakespeare Festival. This 54-year-old company produces classic and contemporary plays in repertory during the months of June to October. The Festival offers many free opportunities for local residents; nightly Greenshow performances, play orientations, as well as literary, prop, costumes, and actor seminars. The Festival also offers same-day half-price tickets Monday through Thursday. Locals are able to purchase a ticket for a play the day of the performance only at half price Monday though Thursday. They can go to the Festival Ticket Office starting at 10 a.m. with proof of residency to pick up tickets. Before residents head to the performances in the evening, there is a free Greenshow outside the Adams Shakespearean Theatre. The Greenshow is great for kids as it is filled with lots of dancing and music; there is also a traditional sweet cart for patrons to get a snack or drink before heading into one of the main stages. During the day residents can attend many
of the complimentary seminars the Festival has to offer. The free literary, prop, costume and actor seminars are in-depth discussions on how the magic is created at the Festival. The Utah Shakespeare Festival wants to share all it has to offer with the community.
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Where did Brian Head get its Name? By Bret Howser and Alice Mattson Summer It seems like a simple question, one that should have an equally simple response. But history has a way of turning a simple inquiry into an adventure. As you enter the beautiful valley that we know as Brian Head and look skyward toward the Southeast you will immediately be drawn to the prominent rocky mass jutting out of the earth well above the tree line. That point is known as Monument Peak or Monument Point depending on who you talk to. Which is it anyway? It is clear, at least, that more than a century ago the earliest settlers of the area referred to it as Monument Peak. The aptly named landmark was used by various expeditions as a point of reference for surveying. However some early residents of the Parowan Valley insist that it was called Monument Point by the locals. Boyd Whitney recalls, “I spent lots of time at Bear Flat, (the area where the Town Hall is now located) deer hunting and sheep herding with my dad and mother. I remember they called it Monument Point.” In the old days the forest service used the little house there as a lookout for forest fires and called it Brian Head Point. When the
Ski Resort came in I think they called it Peak,” said Boyd. Monument Peak, Monument Point, Brian Head Point or Brian Head Peak? Whichever name you chose to use, everyone should visit it at least once in their life. The views of this great land we call home are breathtaking from the peak. In fact, one can see four different states from a single vantage point. So where did the name “Brian” come from? This is where time has chewed up the facts a bit and lore can take us on a slippery slope. Perhaps from one of the following stories... One story has it that famous explorer John Wesley Powell, of Lake Powell fame, led an expedition through Southern Utah and Northern Arizona in the early 1870’s, with the assistance of Mormon missionary
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and colonist Jacob Hamblin. Old newspaper clippings refer to stories that Powell named the peak after an employee in the Geographical Survey Office by the name of Bryan (with a “Y”). A second version has it that Powell named the peak after William Jennings Bryan (also with a “Y”), who served as Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson. Considering that Bryan (in the survey office) would have been only 12 years of age during Powell’s Southern Utah expedition, Secretary of State Bryan seems the more plausible of the two. Another story has it that the residents of the Town of Parowan gave the peak its new name because the treeless rocky face resembled the prominent bald forehead of William Jennings Bryan. The local townspeople’s story may be the most probable, considering Bryan’s popularity in Utah at the time. A Democratic candidate for President in 1896, Bryan was nominated at convention by a representative of Utah and won 80% of the popular vote in the Beehive State. However, yet another tale is told that the wife of a government official was dissatisfied with the local usage of “Monument Peak.” She proceeded to send her concerns along to government officials in Washington and was successful in getting the name officially changed to Brian Head Peak. Who was she, and to whom did she write in Washington? These are details lost to history, but one wonders if this nameless woman was perhaps Mary Baird Bryan, wife of William Jennings Bryan. So, after all of that, we may never know for sure the origins of the name “Brian Head.” But like any excursion into history it is usually filled with fun, adventure and a little folklore, just like Brian Head itself.
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roovefest Utah is a week-long celebration of the arts - a family friendly festival brought to you by a 100% volunteer Groove Crew. Groovefest Music & Art Festival was born in Oregon in 1993 – the passion project of Tim and Lisa Cretsinger, owners of record store Groovacious. In 2000 the Cretsingers moved to Cedar City, Utah and shared their store and the festival concept with Southern Utah. Groovefest Music & Art Festival is a unique arts experience for Cedar City. The festival is now a seven day celebration of the arts and includes Groovekids, LitFest, Campfire Concert in the Canyon, kick-off and after hours concerts, two-days of free music, art and food in Main Street park and workshops for all community members! The festival is staffed by community volunteers and financially supported by local businesses, which makes this a true community effort and a wonderful experience for young and old alike. The Groovefest American Music & Art Festival is a seven day celebration of the arts and music – dedicated to American music, whether it is Blues & Folk, Bluegrass & Country Western, Americana, Jazz, or Jam. For more information you can check it out at http://www. groovefestutah.com/snapshot.
Groove Kids The intent of Groove Kids is to feature our area’s most talented young musicians and provide them an opportunity to perform in front of a live audience. This year’s event will be held on June 22nd. The event will feature young musicians / bands (many under the age of 16) performing all genre’s of music and all instruments, with a focus primarily on musicianship and vocals (sans Karaoke). The Heritage Center provides the perfect backdrop for this concert with its state of the art lighting, professional sound equipment and technical personnel. Campfire Concert in the Canyon – now in its 7th season The Groovefest Campfire Concert, a part of the 2015 Campfire Concerts in the Canyon Series, will be held at the Cedar Canyon Nature Park, on Coal Creek, 1 1/2 miles east of Main Street on Stage Highway 14. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, June 24th. The campfire will be lit at approximately 8:00 and the music begins at approximately 8:30. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets, snacks and the family. Marshmallows and roasting sticks will be provided. Any donations from the concert will go directly to the Southwest Wildlife Foundation for the rehabilitation of injured wildlife. It is the goal of the foundation to provide a permanent home for these non-releasable animals where the public can view them in their natural habitat. There are also plans for a Nature Center where visitors can receive information about wildlife, plants, and the Cedar City areas natural history. LitFest LitFest - The Energy of Words develops writers, engages readers and audiences, and will be held on Tuesday June 23, 2015. The event, as named, is the celebration of the spoken and written word and hosts a variety of performances including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and lyrics shared by local and national creative minds. In addition, select musical performances are included - it IS Groovefest Music and Art Festival after all. Cedar City Magazine | June/July 2015 15
Take 2 Hikes and Call Me in the Morning! The Relationship between Nature & Your Health
By Teri Koenig Most Americans spend an average of 23 hours a week, nearly an entire day, either on email, social media or some other online communication. And, of course, as the millennium moves forward the number of total hours will only increase exponentially. The New York Times documented five scientists who took a week to raft the San Juan River in a remote part of Southern Utah. Disengaged from their watches, email inaccessible, no cell-phone reception, and laptops left behind, they courageously took a journey into the heart of nature. They wondered what would happen to their over-stimulated brains, behaviors motivated by the speed at which they traveled within their professions and how their bodies would react to the peaceful tempo of nature. All good questions to contemplate. Hanna Rothlin, Exercise Specialist and Trainer at Intermountain Healthcare, links her expertise in body movement (having earned a master’s degree in that field) with her passion for nature. “My passion for the outdoors has been with me since childhood,” Rothlin says, “and turned into a profession when I became a certified outdoor instructor and professional guide specializing in hiking, backpacking, canoeing, rafting, cross-country skiing and camping.” 16 www.cedarcitymag.com
When she suffered a back injury, her passion and her understanding of how the physical body works intersected to help her heal during the post-operative recovery period. “There’s been an upsurge in evidencebased research that confirms the link between the time spent in nature and one’s wellness, physiologically and psychologically,” says Rothlin. Research shows that after a walk or hike you are most likely to have lowered your blood pressure and heart rate, as well as reduced the production of the stress hormone cortisol, and started the production of the ‘feel good’ hormones in the brain: norepinephrine, serontonin and dopamine, which control pleasure, serenity, motivation, alertness, energy and much more. That’s quite a wellness booster just for spending thirty minutes outside! “It’s wise to get your body ready and fit for those long walks and hikes with friends and family this spring,” says Rothlin. “No one wants to be a straggler or the last one in the group to finish, so consider focusing on the four basic components of physical fitness: cardio, balance, strength and flexibility to get started.”
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For those who have been sedentary or relatively inactive during winter, Rothlin has some tips to get you going: Start with a gentle 10-minute walk and then progress it to 30 minutes. This cardio exercise gets the heart rate up for a sustained time-period. To work on balance, stand on one foot for a few seconds, then gradually work up to maintaining the one-legged stand for 30 seconds (the ultimate goal). Modified squats help maintain flexibility. To do the modified squat, sit in a chair, extend your leg, stretching with toes turned up, and hold this stretch for 10 to 20 seconds. This will help your calf and hamstring muscles stay supple. Robin Williams reminded us, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” So get fit, get outside, and get moving!
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Pickle ball The Fastest Growing Sport You’ve Likely Never Heard Of
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By Cedar City Magazine Staff Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States! Originating in Bainbridge Island, Washington in 1965, it has spread across the U.S., Canada and around the world. For those that aren’t familiar with pickleball, it is a mix between tennis (played on a court), table tennis (played with hard paddles) and badminton. It is played on a smaller court than tennis, uses a lighter, plastic ball with holes, much like a wiffleball. The basic rules are similar to ping pong and tennis. Games can be played as doubles or singles with a few different rules to help with spacing due to the size of the court. It is relatively inexpensive to get into (under $50) and just about anyone can play and learn the game quickly. It is a sport that you can play with your kids, teens, parents and grandparents at the same time – nobody is excluded. Pickleball is easy to learn, you can be a beginner or extreme athlete and still compete together! However, it can be a fast-paced and intensely competitive game once you get a little experience. It is truly a sport for your life – a game you can play your whole life. Pickleball started out as a great sport for retired couples because it is easy on the knees and joints and is not as strenuous as other racket sports; now kids, teens and young adults have gotten into the game. There are currently over 400,000 players nationwide. State, regional and national pickleball tournaments are scheduled each year for all ages. So, what makes pickleball so popular? IT IS FUN!,” says Ed Severance, organizer of Color Country Pickleball Club and a member and Ambassador for the USAPA, the national organization for pickleball. “You can have fun while you exercise. It’s so much better than just walking on a treadmill, which is boring. Here you get a lot of fun, you meet a lot of good people, and it’s enjoyable. You keep coming back.” “Right now, our oldest club member is 78, but I know there are others in the area that will increase that age, in our area it is still predominately a senior game,” Ed says. “I would say 80 percent playing are over 50. But more and more, the younger people are picking it up and seeing that it is very, very competitive, especially if you play singles. You can get a phenomenal workout. So it’s not just an old guy’s game anymore—it’s going mainstream.” Ed states, “Our club has a beautiful new facility to play in at the Southern Utah Sports Academy and Terry Tebbs has really gone out of his way to give us playing times. We currently play every morning, Monday through Friday at 8:30 am and also Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8:30 pm. Times change to accommodate the other activities at the Academy, so it is best to check our web site for up to date info. Club members pay $1 for each visit and non-club members pay $2. We have plenty of paddles and balls, so people can come and see what the game is all about without any great expense. When club members feel it is time to get their own paddles, we have great discounts. Anyone that is interested can visit the club’s website at www.colorcountrypickleball.com, or call Ed call at 435-586-6345 or just drop by the Academy at 494 North 2150 West in Cedar City any time we’re playing and get a firsthand look at the sport.”
The Color Country Pickleball Club is based in the Southern Utah Sports Academy. The facility has three indoor courts, so there is no worry about weather. We invite all to attend and witness first hand the fun and excercise that is Pickleball. We have lessons for the beginner, ladder leagues and tournaments based on skill level as well as age.
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By Celece Seegmiller I recently read an article from CNN stating that approximately 57% of Americans had unused vacation time, leaving an average of 11 unused days every year. When I think about the amount of work it takes to go on a vacation, I often understand why. It seems like every time I try to take a vacation the universe sends me a message not to go. Work always piles up, my to-do list gets longer not shorter, and it just seems like going on vacation is more hassle than it is worth. Sometimes Mother Nature plays a role and wreaks havoc with my clients flying and I end up working all night. There have been many occasions when I honestly wondered if I would make my own flight the next day. Believe it or not, my attitude toward leaving on a vacation is not always good. A few years ago, I took my children to Hawaii with the same attitude, and found myself wondering if all of the pre-vacation stress was really worth it. When I was finally on the plane and the flight attendant asked us to turn off our cell phones, I had one of those “aha” moments. I started to reflect on our family vacations when I was a child. My parents did not travel with a cell phone attached to their ear, taking calls, worrying about work, and continually checking their email. They could actually take a week away and enjoy a vacation, technology-free. Of course, it was the late seventies and they did not have that technology then, but it was a time they could truly detach from work and enjoy traveling with their family. It was right then and there, I decided to shut it down. Shut down the phone from work for the entire week, relax, and enjoy my vacation with my family. My office was in the hands of great employees, my voicemail and email were set with my out of office message, and I was finally ready to start my vacation and 20 www.cedarcitymag.com
show my kids that I could actually unwind and have a great time. I am happy to report that I returned after more than a week away from work and everything was okay, despite the fact that I kept my phone in airplane mode. (I confess that I used my iPad a few times for social media and just to see if there were any urgent emails from the office.) Yes, I had hundreds of emails to go through, a pile of paperwork to review, and several phone calls to return when I arrived home. I had to work more hours to make up for my time away and get caught up again. But as I reflected on our vacation and thought about the great moments like my son surfing for the first time, my daughter taking a break from college and reading her book in the hammock as the waves crashed on the shore, our special visit to Pearl Harbor on Memorial Day, capturing the true spirit of Aloha at the Polynesian Cultural Center, and all of the laughs and fun, I was reminded that this is what family vacations are all about. It is about taking that time away from the stress of everyday life and reconnecting with your loved ones. Our lives are so hectic with school, work, and schedules, we often get caught up in all of the details and forget to take that break. Summer is here and it is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of that precious family time. Regardless if it is a week in Hawaii, a family cruise, camping in the beautiful national parks, or just taking a day off from everything and hiking in our own red mountains, spending time away from the hustle and bustle with your family is priceless. Don’t leave your vacation days on the table. Turn off the technology and collect the memories. Is it worth it? Absolutely!
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Brad Larson By Randy Lovell
As I sat down with Brad Larson of Brad’s Food Hut it was as if I had known him forever. No, we don’t know each other personally but we go back...way back! This article was supposed to focus on Brad’s Food Hut but I’ve changed my mind. I’d rather focus on the person. One of those unsung heroes that continue to make Cedar City a great place to live. During my high school days I managed a sporting goods department at a store in St. George and Brad’s dad, Arlo, was one of the salesmen. In fact, he told me the reason he was buying a restaurant was to keep his 21 year old son (Brad) out of trouble. I “bled BLUE” and Brad “bled RED.” I went to Dixie High and he went to Cedar and we were only a couple of years apart. Back then there was one high school in each town, in the days when it really was Dixie vs. Cedar. Life as we knew it revolved around the NEXT big game; and it didn’t matter the sport. In those days the big game always got front page coverage in the Deseret News, the Salt Lake Newspaper. You had to be at the gym or the stadium an hour early if you wanted a seat. We won the majority of the football games and Cedar had the edge when it came to basketball. I recall they beat us four times in my senior year. A few years ago, I was lying on a gurney at Dixie Regional Medical Center waiting for surgery. The surgeon, Dr. Brad Myers, was a former Cedar High football player that I had played against. He calmly looked and me and my wife said, “You don’t know how long I have waited to get one of you ‘Flyers’ on my operating table. You might as well tell your wife goodbye.” That night, I was glad we had both grown up and matured a little bit--and I’m still alive! Back to Brad Larsen. The more we talked that morning, the more it became evident that we were very lucky. We both grew up in this wonderful area we call Southern Utah and both of us have been fortunate to stay here and raise our families. There is truly something special about Southern Utah. Cedar City and St. George have grown a lot since those days. I am proud to say that Cedar City has not lost that “hometown feel,” that makes it special; simply walking down the street and saying “hello” to people as you pass them by. It’s that feeling you get in knowing that the people around you “have your back.” The feeling of pride and accomplishment as you walk around the community and the SUU campus. The feeling that you want to do your part and pass along to the next generation those things that make Cedar City special. Brad Larson, like so many others in this community, has spent much of his life teaching our kids how to work, how to talk (not text), how to interact with each other, how to play baseball, and all in all how to be a better person. He has been, and continues to be an incredible example, impacting lives for the better. If he didn’t coach 22 www.cedarcitymag.com
Rural Life as Cooperstown, Pennsylvania where the Baseball Hall of Fame resides. Brad admits that the greatest reward is seeing the kids accomplish something he taught them to do. It’s that smile on their face when they realize, they’ve got this and they can do it! Reflecting on his life, it was evident that Brad’s love of people is not limited to the baseball diamond. He says, “The
you in baseball, he probably coached one of your kids. If your kids didn’t work for him, one of your neighbor’s kids likely did. If you needed a Coke at 7:00 a.m. with the “best” ice in town, he probably got it for you. Brad has never been afraid of hard work. While growing his business, Brad’s Foot Hut, the family bought a small farm with just a few sheep and the idea of building a small ranch. Well, the farm grew, and Brad found himself working two full-time jobs. Taking care of 400 lambing ewes and growing alfalfa which generated roughly 15,000 bales of hay per year sandwiched in between a full day at the restaurant kept him going from sunup to sundown. He says, “I didn’t have a life.” It was his wife Debbie that helped him realize that if he kept it up he was going to miss the lives of his children. The farm was sold, and with his sons starting to play baseball Brad returned to the game he loved, this time as a coach. Brad has played or coached baseball almost his entire life. “After all,” he says, “I grew up on Highland Drive just blocks from the little league baseball diamond.” He currently assists Coach Jacobsen at Canyon View High School. Over the years he has coached hundreds of kids taking his teams as far
best part of my day is early in the morning. It’s the time when I can get someone a Coke and we can visit a little bit. Life is a little slower at 7:00 a.m.” For the 26 employees that work for him now and the hundreds that have come before, Brad has one simple thing that he tries to instill in all of them: selflessness. Brad says “Life is a choice. If you spend your time trying to make the people in your life feel good, life will be much easier for you. It doesn’t matter what
business you are in, the more you socialize with people and make them feel good, the happier you are going to be.” If example is the best teacher, then Brad Larson is the perfect teacher. He greets every customer that comes through his doors and thanks them as they leave. He requires all his employees to do the same. “Even if they aren’t outgoing when they start working, by the time they leave they are definitely more sociable, happy and ready to experience life,” he says. In this day of social media Brad is still from the “old school,” when phones weren’t so smart and were used as phones. It is not uncommon to see him come out of the kitchen and see customers sitting in a booth texting. That’s when he hollers, “you can put your phones down and TALK to each other!” When you need a pick-me-up or a mood booster just drop on by Brad’s Food Hut. He’ll be thrilled to pour you a Coke and chat for a while, even at seven in the morning.
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FROM YOUR MISTAKES By Niki Warner American author Sam Levenson comically wrote, “You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.” I’ve written extensively in this column about the benefits of creating indoor and outdoor gardens. What I find holds people back most often from even starting is a fear of failure. In life, our mistakes, whether common or not, are how we learn; the garden is no different, and at some point we just have to take the plunge and begin our own adventure. I’ve worked with all kinds of clients and students. Some people are cautious and want to start small. Some have a “go big or go home” attitude. Some struggle with decisions and want advice and handholding every step of the way. Some want to do everything on their own and figure it out for themselves. All of that is okay. Whether you are starting your first seedlings in a windowsill, creating a new indoor landscape, or planting your family garden for the 20th time, I’ve broken down some basic principles that can be made as simple or as elaborate as one could wish. Because our lives are always changing this is a great exercise to go through as you embark on a new project.
1 – KNOW WHY YOU WANT WHAT YOU WANT – Why are you planting or planning a garden? Is it for beauty? Is it for food? Is it to have a family project? Is it to improve your air quality? Is it to earn some cash on the side? Is it a therapeutic hobby? Is it to add style and appeal to your workspace? *Action- Decide all the reasons why this is a good idea for you and write it down. Decide on your “dream list” of plants to grow or procure, or at least what you hope to accomplish with the plants in your care. 2 – KNOW WHAT YOUR RESOURCES ARE – How much time are you willing to devote? How much money do you want to spend? How much space do you have? Who can you call on for help? *Action- List your resources and the places or people you can go to for information and assistance. 3 – UNDERSTAND YOUR UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT – What kind of soil is in your yard? What is the light quality of your indoor space? What is the range of temperature where you want to grow? What pests may be a threat? *Action – This is where many people freak out and become overwhelmed. Don’t. Remember that list of resources? Use it. (I’ve included some great ones at the bottom of this article to help you get going.) Match up your “dream list”, your resources, and your environment to create a plan of what will realistically work for you. 4 – EXPERIMENT. MAKE MISTAKES. HAVE SUCCESS. LEARN. REPEAT – This is the jump in and do it part. Get dirty. Have fun. Make your best guesses based on the information you have, give it your best effort and see what happens. I guarantee you will make mistakes and feel bad when you kill a plant. I guarantee you will feel fantastic when you eat that first tomato of the season. I guarantee you will feel more connected to your life when you pay attention and nurture the nature around you. *Action- Keep a record of what went wrong, what went right, and what you learned. Pay attention to how you felt about your successes and your failures and you will learn about more than keeping plants alive and healthy, you will learn about yourself. Resources:
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The generation includes Walt and Rachel (Elgaaen, from Pocatello, Idaho), Jeff and Melissa (Tew, from Bluebell, Utah), Kristine & Ladd (Schiess, from Smithfield, Utah), Steven & Cerrah (Cummings, from Pleasant Grove, Utah), David and Holly (Chidester, from Cedar City), Mary and Josh (Nakaya, from Washington State), Robert and Cheri (Tait from Cedar City). The youngest is Michelle, currently an SUU student. Ladybug is responsible for much of the vaunted beauty of Cedar City, as the Kerksieks produce the flower baskets that adorn Cedar City’s Main Street and the Utah Shakespeare Festival grounds. In 2013, Ladybug Nursery was named Cedar City’s business of the year by the Chamber of Commerce, and the Kerksiek family, while embracing the award, maintains that they are always interested in giving back to the community. Currently, the nurseries offer a full range of vegetable, berry, flower, and perennial plants as well as trees and shrubs. Ladybug and Beaver Nurseries are able to grow most of the plants start-to-finish in their greenhouses. Moreover, the family gives back to the community in large measure. “We love being involved in community activities and frequently hold free gardening workshops, and offer free tours and instruction to various school groups,” says Doug. The business also provides parttime employment to SUU students. Jennifer says that the most popular flower for Cedarians is the petunia and for vegetables, it’s tomatoes. “We have 40 varieties, as people here love their tomatoes,” she says. Free gardening advice from the Kerksieks? It’s always available, and Doug says that the best advice he can offer is for all to give their plants tender, loving care.
The Kerksieks Strong SUU Roots By SUU Alumni Association It’s quite clear that there is no shortage of puns and metaphors that can be attached to a family that runs a nursery anchored by greenhouses. To be sure, Cedar City’s Ladybug Nursery is indeed a growing business and the idea of planting and nurturing seeds and seedlings can be easily equated with the sizable Kerksiek family’s love of education and, particularly, of Southern Utah University. It is, of course, all about cultivation and propagation. The Kerksiek’s nursery saga began in 1956 when Walter and Erma were working the Beaver family farm and, indulging their love of flowers, began selling plants from a small, lean-to building. The venture grew to what today includes Beaver Nursery and its sister operation in Cedar City. Sam and Mariam (McAllister), who married in 1970 while SUU students, eventually took over the operation of the enterprise, and would successfully propagate on their own as well. All nine of their children graduated from their alma mater — and each served LDS missions as well, enthusiastically engaged in the family business while directing their collegiate studies to that end. Of that generation and their spouses, they can claim 15 graduates of SUU. Sam and Mariam enjoy 27 grandchildren, many of which spend time in the nurseries of the growing variety. Six sons and three daughters each grew up engaged in the family business in Beaver and, since 2006, in the Cedar City operation upon their acquisition of the Ladybug business. Among them are Doug and his wife Jennifer (Haight) of Cedar City, who profess a profound appreciation for their community, as well as the university. Doug took a marketing degree from SUU in 2012, while Jennifer earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting, the latter in 2011. “All of our family members applied their studies to the business,” says Doug, “with degrees that include business, computer science, education, science, and technology & engineering. “We all owe a great deal to the university and to Cedar City, as well,” he says. Jennifer also attests to the sound basis that SUU has afforded the family. “And,” she adds, “it’s turned out to be a great matchmaking institution, too.” Four of her siblings-in-law also found their spouses on campus.
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Agriculture e t a d p U By Chef Greg Reith As the uniquely beautiful Southern Utah community has continued to expand, so too, have the opportunities to support local agriculture. Let’s get updating! Fruit and vegetables taste best when eaten in season, and each fruit or vegetable has a prime time when it’s at its seasonal best. Some are great for over half of the year; others only hit their peak for a month. Either way, it means extra flavour, extra crunch, extra juiciness, super-fresh, great value. Rely on this update to find out what’s in season and how to source your communities best. Perhaps you fancy creating your own supply of juicy fruits, crunchy vegetables and fresh salad greens? I will outfit you with a selection of great foods that sprout like magic with minimum effort. Whether you’ve only a windowsill, garden or balcony, our information will get you planting today. Rhubarb and asparagus are May’s early season super-stars. Corn will be here soon, with honeydew and jackfruit not far behind.
Broccoli, red leaf & butter lettuces, spinach and mustard greens are coming into peak by month’s end. The prime producer for spring will be those famous Utah apricots and they will be coming fast! For late spring, early summer, peas, broad beans and strawberries are June’s big deliverers, and of course, it’s time to plant those tomatoes! Bell peppers, cherries, peaches, grapes, pears, cucumbers, green beans, watermelon and a whole lot of squash will be at peak season by mid June. Do you know the top five categories that make up most of Utah’s agricultural economy? 1. Cattle and Calves – Cattle and calves are raised on 6,458 farms throughout Utah. Cash receipts for cattle and calves in 2013 totalled an impressive $360.57 million. 2. Dairy Products – 90,449 dairy cows produce milk, cheese and other dairy products in Utah. The highest earning dairy product, milk, brought in $342.67 million in cash receipts in 2013. 3. Hay – Utah’s robust livestock production industry relies heavily on large quantities of
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quality hay for the health and well-being of the animals. In 2013, this vital commodity generated $237.94 million in cash receipts. 4. Hogs – Hog production has increased significantly since 2002, going from 670,047 to 731,666 head in 2013. This growing commodity brought in a respectable $199.15 million in cash receipts. 5. Greenhouse and nursery – Aquatic plants, bulbs, cut flowers, potted plants and bedding plants earned $110.56 million in cash receipts in 2013. This multifaceted commodity also includes greenhouse fruits and vegetables, mushrooms and sod. Learn more at farmflavor.com/us-ag/ utah/top-crops-utah/utahs-top-10-agproducts. Visit www.saintgeorgewellness.com to see how the website is soon changing to include more full articles, recipes, and agriculture information See you in the garden!
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When You Die, What Happens to Your Pets? By Jeffery J. McKenna Through the years, I have prepared many wills and trusts for clients who have dear and precious animal companions. They were very concerned about what would happen to their pets if they were no longer able to care for them. Here are answers to some of the more frequently asked questions: If I am unable to take care of my pets, can I make a provision to provide for them? Yes, you can! This applies to any domestic animal. The law allows you to choose a caretaker for your pets. If you become sick or disabled, you should designate the custody and care of your pets to a friend or relative until your health improves. You do this by writing a note or a document that authorizes someone to care for your pets in your absence. You can also include directions for the care of your pets in your will or trust. (Before you name someone as caretaker for your pets, you should discuss it with them to make sure that they are willing to take the responsibility.)
Can I provide financially for my pets during my illness or disability, or after my death? Yes. During any sickness or injury, the person who is handling your financial affairs can also be given the power to provide for your pets. You may provide funds to your caretaker for food, supplies and veterinary care. A lump sum distribution can be provided to the caretaker after your death. If you have a trust, certain provisions can be included to empower the trustee(s) to assist in your animal’s care. Funds can be given to the caretaker specifically for pet care. Can I create a trust just for my pets? Yes, the use of trusts is allowed to provide for the care of an animal. You can set forth your wishes for a caretaker of your choice, and direct how funds may be spent. You can provide that in special circumstances, such as an illness or emergency, your pet caretaker can spend additional funds. If I can’t find a caretaker, can I name a humane society or animal shelter? Yes. A cash gift along with the designation of the shelter of your choice may be appropriate and could result in a longer or indefinite adoption period for your pets. You may state your wishes as to the new home for your pets including pet names, and any special needs. Gifts to shelters or an animal sanctuary of your choice are considered charitable donations and can bring tax savings. What else can I do to protect the pets I love? You could carry a note in your purse or wallet explaining that you have pets at home that depend on you. List their names, what kind of pet and what care they need. You may wish to include the name and phone number of a friend or relative who can gain legal access to your home or yard. Pets can be a very important part of one’s life. If your pets are important to you, do not neglect to plan for them when considering your estate planning affairs. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.
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National Candy Month National Dairy Month National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month June 6 National Doughnut Day June 13 Kitchen Klutzes of America Day June 16 National Fudge Day June 22 National Onion Ring Day
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FOOD & NUTRITION
National Baked Bean Month National Ice Cream Month National Picnic Month July 4 National Barbecue Day July 9 National Sugar Cookie Day July 13 National French Fry Day July 21 National Creme Brulee Day July 29 National Buffalo Wing Day
FUN SUMMER FOOD FACTS Summer means a whole new season of foods. Like mom always said, an educated eater is a happy eater, so enjoy these interesting facts about some favorite summer foods. 1. C orn on the cob: Did you know that corn is the largest crop in the United States? The origin of cultivated corn is unknown, however. 2. Watermelons: Watermelons originally came from the Kalahari Desert region in Africa, which is interesting because the average watermelon is 92 percent water. 3. P eaches: During the mid-1980s, world peach production totaled about 5.5 million metric tons per year. The highest peach-producing countries were the United States and Italy. 4. S trawberries: The strawberry is actually a member of the rose family. Each strawberry contains approximately 200 seeds.
5. Fresh fish: The first person to write in English about using a fishing rod was Dame Juliana Berners, whose Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth an Angle (1496) remained the basis of fishing knowledge in England for 150 years. 6. Lemonade: President Rutherford B. Hayes’s wife Lucy was called Lemonade Lucy because she was a staunch advocate of the temperance movement and would not serve strong drinks at the White House. 7. Barbecue: The word barbecue comes from the Arawak word barbacoa, meaning “frame of sticks.”
8. Ice cream: One of the world’s most popular desserts, ice cream was most likely first created in China, around 2000 BC. 9. Tomatoes: Up until the mid-19th century, many cultures thought the tomato was poisonous. Today tomatoes are one of the most widely cultivated crops. 10. Potato salad: What’s a cookout without potato salad? Americans sure must eat a lot of it: The U.S. potato harvest in 1999 yielded 21.7 million metric tons of potatoes! Source: http://www.bigbigforums.com Cedar City Magazine | June/July 2015 29
SUMMER NUTRITION:
TAKE IT OUTSIDE! By Mary Brown, RD , Clinical Metabolic Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator
What are some of your favorite summer activities? They might include going for a hike, growing a garden, having a picnic or garden party, or inviting friends over for a BBQ. All of these fun activities include enjoying food while outdoors. Here are a few tips for enjoying your summer food in style: GOING FOR A HIKE? Be sure to take some of these lightweight, nutrient-dense foods in your backpack: trail mix, nut-based bars, energy bars, granola or granola bars, ready-made tuna salad pouches, and a small package of whole grain crackers. Don’t forget to take a sports drink or water to stay hydrated. A good rule is to plan for about two cups of fluid for every hour of hiking, and be aware that fluid needs may increase based on outside temperature and altitude. The higher the temperature and altitude, the more fluid your body will require. GROWING A GARDEN: This is one of the best things you can do to improve your health. You burn approximately 200 calories while weeding the garden for
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an hour. You then reap the rewards of fresh, healthy vegetables that are naturally low in calories. Some favorite items might be green beans, radishes, summer squash, beets, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, and zucchini. For every 1 cup of raw vegetables (or 1/2 cup cooked vegetables), you eat only 25 calories. This means you are spending eight times more calories than you are consuming; what a great weight loss plan!
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Food & Nutrition
HAVING A GARDEN PARTY OR PICNIC: Who wants to use the stove or oven during the hot summer? Quick, light, cold salads are a great way to entertain. Spinach is a super food according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It’s packed with vitamins A and C, which are essential for eye health, immune function and many other body processes. Vitamin K helps build strong bones. Spinach also contains folate and iron, which help prevent anemia. The magnesium and potassium are important for muscle development and growth. You may also enjoy fresh fruit from trees or bushes in the yard. Peaches, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and apples may abound from spring to fall. Consider replacing your favorite dessert with fresh fruit. One small piece of chocolate cake is approximately 240
calories, compared to 100 calories for 1 cup sliced fresh peaches (sweetened with Splenda) with fat free half and half. BBQ FUN: Want to enjoy a BBQ? Be creative! Enjoy grilled vegetable kabobs, pineapple, or asparagus. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “Asparagus is an excellent source of bonebuilding vitamin K as well as folate. It also provides vitamin A and iron. Available in green, purple and white varieties, asparagus spears are fun to eat and go with all kinds of foods.” Be daring and try a plant based BBQ: veggie or mushroom burgers, grilled carrots as “hot dogs,” corn, asparagus, peaches, and apples make a healthy grill fest.
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Food & Nutrition
Depot Grill By Randy Lovell
Coconut encrusted shrimp with a sweet and spicy mango sauce, mouthwatering charbroiled sirloin -- these are just a few of the tasty reasons to pull into Cedar City’s historic Depot Grill, but more on the menu later. Entering the Depot’s doors recently it hit me...the doors (former ticket booth doors), the light fixtures, and the friendly smile of a hostess transported me back in time, to a time of fond memories. I had been here before, many times in fact. Years ago (I know, I am dating myself ) I would come here to pick up my grandmother. She rode the train from Delta to Lund, Utah where she then boarded a bus and made the 35 mile trip to the Depot where my parents, siblings and I would meet her and drive her the rest of the way to St. George for her annual visit. Nearly four decades later, I enter through the same doors - but now with my wife, Kaylene, and daughter, Lexi. Built in 1923, the original Depot played a significant role in in stimulating the local iron, ore and livestock industries, and the railroad connection greatly contributed to the expansion of the tourism industry in Southern Utah. As roads to scenic areas were developed, Cedar City became a strategic center for travel to our national parks including; Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks, and the Grand Canyon. Though the trains no longer run, the depot, on the corner of 200 North and Main across from the city park, continues to enrich the area today. The Depot Grill is located inside the renovated depot building is thriving with energy, alive with visitors, locals, and those 32 www.cedarcitymag.com
just passing through. Each with a common interest – to enjoy the great food offered at The Depot Grill. Mark.… In a nutshell. You got it RIGHT! Mark Meissner (Depot owner) told me he wanted to “create a place where people could wear shorts and eat a filet.” He wanted a place that served a high end cuisine, but not in a “stuffy” environment. A place to cater to the locals as well as the tourists, so he and Chef Bud came up with a menu that has something for everyone. It offers a wide variety of options including burgers, pasta, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, pork and duck. The Depot Grill, located inside of the renovated depot building, also offers a variety of flavorful soups, salads, incredible appetizers and desserts with a full bar and extensive wine list to complement your menu. Just like the old railroad staff of days gone by, we were greeted with a smile everywhere we turned. Our hostess, Minhee, quickly took us to our table and informed us that Jacqueline would be our server. Jacqueline arrived promptly and presented us with our menu options. She was professional, polite and attentive throughout the evening and very knowledgeable about the menu. It was obvious from looking around at the well-dressed staff that they all enjoyed working at the Depot and were genuinely happy to serve us which added to the warm and inviting feeling that pervades the restaurant. The music adds to the ambience and we were impressed to find our table was set with cloth napkins, two spoons and three forks. We started the evening off with the coconut encrusted shrimp appetizer.
The presentation was incredible, and only outclassed by the taste. The sweet & spicy mango coconut sauce, with its subtle flavors and just the right amount of “heat” made this one of the best I have ever eaten. Kaylene mentioned that she, “could just order a couple of these for dinner and she would be totally satisfied.” Lexi and I enjoyed the house salad. Not your ordinary run-of-themill-house salad, the Depot’s tops theirs with toasted walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, green apples and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The complex textures, highlighted by the julienne slices of the green apple, made for a different experience with every bite. For our entrees, my wife ordered the chicken fettuccine with mushrooms and alfredo sauce. She chose grilled chicken but they offer a crispy style as well. The sauce was “just right” and not too heavy which allowed one to thoroughly enjoy all the flavors in the dish. It was not one of those “pour the cream over the noodles sauces.” Once again, Chef Bud got it right. Being the “steak man” that I am, I couldn’t pass up the 12 oz. New York sirloin, charbroiled and topped with sautéed cremini mushrooms and onions. The tender Certified Angus Beef was the star of the show, no steak sauce needed here! It was flavorful and juicy, cooked to a perfect medium rare, within a savory char crust. The sautéed mushrooms and onions, along with the “loaded” baked potato (loaded with butter, sour cream, bacon) and steamed broccoli were perfect compliments to the steak. Even though we were pleasantly stuffed, we had to try dessert. We ate two! The banana fudge quesadilla, because the recipe was in
the last issue of the Cedar City Magazine, and the Crème Brulee. Chocolate hazelnut cream and cheesecake filled a fried tortilla topped with banana, ice cream and fresh whipped cream. It was the best quesadilla I have ever eaten. Crème Brulee is Lexi’s favorite and she wasn’t disappointed. Let’s just say that Chef Bud definitely knows his stuff. We all enjoyed the soft silky texture and incredible flavor so much that we included his recipe in this month’s issue of the magazine. Chef Bud and our hostess, Minhee, also visited our table. Chef Bud is obviously confident in his food and takes pride in every dish that he sends out of the kitchen. Personally visiting the diners at their tables and striking up a conversation is all in a day’s fare for Chef Bud. When you dine at The Depot Grill, you will get “big city dining” with a friendly, cozy mountain atmosphere. Not only will you enjoy the cuisine, you’ll also get a taste of history. The Depot Grill was vibrant and alive the night we were there, with patrons from Huntington Beach, Parowan, Salt Lake City, St. George and Cedar City - all enjoying a pleasant night out. Would we go back? ABSOLUTELY! It was an incredible evening for our family. The only thing missing was my grandmother. P.S. Every Friday is Prime Rib Night, come early! The Depot Grill 241 N Main St Cedar City, UT 84720 435-586- 865-7445
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1. Combine the heavy cream, vanilla bean, and half the sugar, bring to a soft boil. 2. Combine the egg yolks and remaining sugar. Beat until sugar is dissolved. 3. Temper egg-sugar mixture into heavy cream a little at a time so as not to cook the eggs. Strain mixture through fine sieve or cheese cloth. Very important for a smooth custard. 4. Fill ramekins 7/8s full. Place in a hot water bath with water coming half way up ramekin. 5. Bake in a 325 degree oven and cook until just barely set, approximately 45 minutes. Custard is done when it jiggles in the middle when lightly shaken. Let cool. 6. Top with sugar in the raw and caramelize with a torch. No torch, no problem. Place custard in a pan with ice and put under oven broiler until sugar is caramelized. Top with fresh berries and Enjoy. Holds in fridge until ready to serve. Chef Bud 34 www.cedarcitymag.com
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Many chefs will tell you, if you want a better meal, buy better ingredients. With this in mind buy the best steak you can afford: USDA Prime, or Certified Black Angus if you can afford it. Choicegrade is a good less-expensive option. A nice amount of marbling, thin white streaks of fat throughout the steak, will keep the meat nice and juicy and the fat will also enhance the flavor. Don’t worry if you don’t have tons of fancy grilling equipment, all you really need is a grill, a pair of tongs and a brush. Start your grill and make sure you give it plenty of time to preheat before you start cooking. You shouldn’t be able to hold your hand over the grates for more than 2 seconds. Always start with your steak at room temperature. Take it out of the fridge at least 20 minutes before grilling it. A cold steak won’t cook evenly. Once you put your steak on the grill don’t poke, prod or move it. It takes time for a seared crust to develop. If you try to lift the meat before its ready, it’ll stick to the grates. When it no longer sticks, turn it over and continue cooking. Whether you like it rare or well done, cook it to your preference. You can use your finger for a simple test; a rare steak feels soft and spongy, a medium springs back a bit when pressed, and a well-done one feels firm. To ensure your safety use a quality thermometer and cook until internal temperatures reach the following: Rare 125 + 3 minute rest Medium rare 130-135 Medium 135-140 Medium well 145 + 3 minute rest 140-150 Well Done 155+ Ground 160 Don’t overcook it. If you are going to error do so on the side of undercooking rather than overcooking it. You can always put it back on the grill if it’s too rare. And last but not least. The hardest part of a BBQ. Let it rest. Once your steak is off the grill, wait at least 5 minutes before slicing. This gives the juices a chance to settle back into the meat.
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Medication
Sun Sensitivity
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By Aaron Stapley, Pharmacist “I’ve always loved the idea of summer, and sun, and all things hot,” This is my favorite quote from my daughter’s daily movie, Frozen. I really do like summer and everything that goes with it: baseball, swimming, barbecues, and the warmth of the sun. That’s one reason we live in Southern Utah, because of the warmth of the sun most of the year. One thing I don’t like about summer is sunburns. I remember as a kid, my mom rubbing Aloe Vera and shaving cream on my back, doing anything she could to ease the pain after my fun-filled day in the sun. Many people are unaware that there are medications that can make you more susceptible to sunburns and even cause a sun sensitivity drug reaction. This can occur with oral medications, medications applied to the skin, or even injected medications. This increased sunburn chance or sensitivity reaction doesn’t happen with every person, but can happen after each exposure to the drug. Photosensitivity reactions usually appear out of nowhere and look like an exaggerated sunburn, occurring only in the areas where the skin was exposed to the sun. Ibuprofen and Naproxen (NSAIDS), which are the most commonly prescribed drugs, usually used for inflammationorpaincancause sun sensitivity. Antibiotics are another common culprit, especially the floxacins, (like levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines, and the combination
drug Sulfamethoxasole/trimethoprim (Bactrim). Oral and topical antihistamines, which are commonly used for allergic responses have been shown to cause sun sensitivity reactions. Blood pressure drugs and heart stabilizing drugs are other culprits for sun sensitivities. The common diuretic or “water” pill Hydrochlorothiazide which is found in combination with a lot of different blood pressure medications is usually to blame. Amiodarone, is another drug used for arrythmias, has a 10% chance of causing increased sun sensitivity reactions. If it the sun exposure is prolonged while on amiodarone, the patient’s skin can even turn a bluish color. Lastly, some skin agents can cause sun sensitivities as well: Accutane products, benzoyl peroxide, and skin lightening creams are the cause. The big issue here is to ask your pharmacist and always talk to your pharmacist when you get a new medication. It might take a few minutes but it may prevent you from getting unnecessary reactions. Pharmacists are one of the most accessible health care professional-use them! Ask them questions. Some of these medications are impossible to avoid, especially the blood pressure and the antibiotic medications. So what should you do? 1) Minimize your exposure to the sun. This means you cover up, wear long sleeves or don’t go outside when the sun is at its peak. 2) Wear sunscreen. Preferably a sunscreen that covers both UVA and UVB rays, usually called BROAD SPECTRUM, when sun exposure can’t be avoided. Reapply sunscreen often. How often depends on what activity your participating in outside. Don’t let a sunburn prevent you from summer fun! For questions please call us at 435-673-3575 or visit our website at www. stapleypharmacy.com.
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STAYING YOUNG UNDER THE SUMMER SUN By Allie Blazzard, FNP-C
As a family nurse practitioner at Riverside Medical Arts, one of the questions I am asked most often is, “What can I do to improve my skin’s tone and texture as I age?” Living in the desert sun as we do, it’s difficult to avoid developing some sun damage and wrinkling over the years. Sun Spots My favorite treatment for eliminating sun spots or hyperpigmentation is a fotofacial or IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). IPL is a laser treatment that very efficiently targets sun spots, pores, acne and vascular lesions of the face and body. It typically only takes two to three treatments to achieve beautiful results, but it’s important to make sure they are run by qualified, licensed technicians. Skin Tone & Texture Besides targeting sun spots, IPL is an effective treatment for wrinkles, pores and scarring. Micro-needling is another method that offers improvement in the skin’s tone and texture. The Dermapen is one popular method of micro-needling. You can use dermal rollers at home to boost results as well. Wrinkles Botox and fillers are the most effective treatment I have found to eliminate or soften lines. Botox works to soften crow’s feet around the eyes or scowl lines between the brows, by relaxing muscle movement. It is often used to improve horizontal forehead lines, lines around the mouth, neck chords or banding, frowning of the mouth, and more. It is a very safe procedure with no downtime. It is often referred to as the “lunch time treatment” because patients sneak in on their lunch break for Botox then can return to work looking fine within minutes. Botox usually lasts between three and six months. Price typically ranges from $100 to $500 per treatment and is priced per unit. Volume Fillers can be used to restore or add volume to areas that have lost volume with aging or never had volume to begin with (like
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small lips or flat cheeks). Fillers work immediately and can last from six months to several years, depending on the filler used. Prices range from $300 to around $800 per session or syringe. One of my favorite treatments is a “liquid facelift” which lifts the face through replacing volume that is lost naturally over the years. We typically lose around 5ml of volume in our faces per year beyond the age of 25, and most static facial lines (wrinkles you can see when the face is at rest) start around 25-27 years of age.
About the Author Allie Blazzard is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in integrating the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, lifestyle, nutritional programs and the best of conventional medicine. She also specializes in aesthetic medicine through her use of facial injectables and laser treatments.
Skin Care The foundation to good skin is great skin care. I typically recommend a good sunscreen for daily use to all my patients. I also frequently recommend a retinol (vitamin A based treatment like Retin-A or tretinoin) that fights sun damage, wrinkling and acne. It’s relatively inexpensive and is usually very effective. Nutrition The skin needs proper hydration, nutrition, and protection to look good and age well. You can offer your skin great antioxidants, peptides, growth factors, stem cells and more in your skin care to help with sun damage and wrinkling. I frequently place my patients on nutritional supplements or natural bioidentical hormone replacement, when appropriate, to help the skin from the inside out. There are so many different skin care lines and products to choose from that the choices can get overwhelming. I suggest sitting down with a licensed aesthetician to help customize a regime that is suitable for your specific skin care needs.
Health & Wellness
Healthy Weight Management
By Vickie Sorensen One of the most common complaints that I hear from clients is how hard it is for them to lose weight. More than half of Americans are overweight and almost one third are obese. Approximately 20% of children are overweight, putting them at risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, and increased cancer risk according to the Center for Disease Control. Obesity is an escalating epidemic with a 61% increase from 1991 to 2000. Whether it’s just a few pounds that you what to lose or a direly needed weight loss program, here are my suggestions to help. 1. FOOD - Food choices are the most important and probably the most difficult step in a weight loss program. Taste buds become accustom to high fat, high sugar diets. Fad dieting gets old, fast, and while you may lose a few pounds it quickly comes back on as soon as you go off the diet. However long term success comes from proper daily food choices. Eat lots of raw vegetables and fruit, nuts and seeds, whole grains, beans and brown rice, cold pressed vegetable oils, and sprouts. Eliminate fried foods, white flour, soda pop, processed sugars and artificial sweeteners. Limit dairy and meat products to two to three servings per week. 2. WATER - Water seems to be the last thing that most people choose to drink. Our bodies are 75% water and our brains are about 85% water. Not drinking good water is like causing a drought in the body. Organs simply do not function like they need to without water. Juices, soda pop, tea, coffee, and sports drinks are not substitutes for drinking water. Studies have shown that increasing your water consumption to 1/2 ounce of water per pound of body weight speeds up metabolism and assists in weight loss. Try it! 3. ACIDITY - Maintaining a balanced body “pH” is critical for weight loss. Fat cells bind toxins and acid to protect the vital organs from damage. The body will resist giving up the fat until the acidity and toxicity are reduced. High acidity creates digestive problems and interferes with nutrient absorption. It will affect all major body systems and may be the cause of many chronic diseases. The standard American diet is high is animal fat, processed carbohydrates, and sugars and causes the pH to be acidic in the body. You can test your own pH level to determine if your body’s acid/alkalinity level needs attention. The pH strips are readily available at health food stores. Your saliva pH should be between 6.8 and 7.0. Blood pH is 7.35. Check out the book, The pH Miracle by Dr. Robert Young for more information about the role of a balanced pH in the system. 4. NUTRIENTS - A whole food supplement that provides vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Try IMMUNE MULTI from Vickie Sorensen’s NATURE WORKS. Metabolism is improved when the body has all of the nutrients that
it needs. The master glands such as the pituitary, the adrenal glands and the thyroid need vitamins and minerals to regulate hormones and metabolism. I recommend the book The O2 Diet by Keri Glassman as an excellent nutrition program for healthy weight management. Your diet should be a lifestyle, in other words the diet that you eat to lose weight should be the foods that you eat every day! 5. EMOTIONS - Many believe excessive weight to be related to emotions. It creates a barrier between the overweight person and the rest of society. Common beliefs are: “I don’t feel safe. I am insecure. I am protecting myself.” Check out Feelings Buried Alive Never Die by Karol Truman. 6. EXERCISE - Dr. John Christopher used to say that he would rather see a person who exercised daily and ate a poor diet than one who ate a nutritious diet and never exercised. That is because exercise increases nutrient absorption, increases metabolism, reduces stress, and strengthens muscles and organs. It does not have to be expensive or time consuming. Try walking for 30 minutes per day. Or get the neighbors together for a daily aerobic session. I do yoga in my family room for 30 minutes first thing in the morning. I feel great and have abundant energy. People are not unhealthy because they have weight problems; people have weight problems because they are unhealthy. When your body gets the nutrients it needs and is able to digest and absorb them, the body rebalances itself. Health and optimum weight is attainable. Love and good health!
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Health & Wellness
The Family Tree –
How Its Roots Affect You By Brigit Atkin It’s summer time! Time to get ready for family reunions, where we celebrate Grandpa’s 80th birthday, or listen to stories about how Great-Grandma fell off the buckboard while her brothers laughed. These traditional gatherings are also where we notice certain family traits that are shared among us. On my side of the family it’s the blonde hair, while those from the Atkin clan can be identified by their brilliant blue eyes. Aside from the physical traits, did you know we also inherit emotional and mental traits--certain behaviors and characteristics that have been handed down from one generation to the next? For example, you may have the same mild temperament as Uncle Joe, or share a similar ability with Aunt Bea to solve complicated calculus problems. While we enjoy inheriting these great qualities from our forebears, we also unfortunately get the bad with the good. Oftentimes issues such as addiction, abuse, depression, phobias, and money problems (just to name a few) also get passed down to us. You might be asking, “How can this be? How can something that an ancestor suffered from affect me 100 years or more later?” Well, there have been fascinating studies done for many years now on this intriguing topic, and the findings all concur that this indeed happens. In one study, neuroscientists at Emory University taught male mice to fear the smell of cherry blossoms by associating the scent with mild shocks to the foot.1 The offspring of these mice were raised to adulthood having never been exposed to the smell. Yet when these full-grown critters were introduced to the scent for the first time, they became anxious and fearful. In fact, they were found
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
to carry even more cherry blossomdetecting neurons in their noses and brains than the mice that were originally traumatized. The experiment found further that subsequent generations of mice carried this same fear. This is but one example of a single traumatic experience being transmitted across generations. In the work that I do, this phenomenon is referred to simply as “generational issues”. One way to identify this in your own life is to look closely at situations in which you feel stuck, even after you’ve worked hard to overcome obstacles and shortcomings. For example, if you’ve tried hard for years to accumulate a healthy nest egg only to find continuous financial distress, you likely have a generational money issue. You will probably find as you research your family history that this has been the case with parents, grandparents, greats, and so on. When you find these setbacks, take heart – they can be released and overcome! Not just for you, but for those in the family that carry the same trait. Carolyn Cooper, founder of SimplyHealed™, refers to this as “releasing energy patterns that are in the lineage”. Because this is such a game-changer for so many, generational clearing is a favorite among energy workers. I think of it as setting down the heavy baggage that our ancestors have inadvertently passed on that no longer has to be carried. What a relief! I hope your summer gatherings are peaceful, light-hearted, and fun. And if you find yourself being as nitpicky as Uncle Harold, give him and yourself a break – it probably started with Great-Grandma Pearl. news.emory.edu/stories/2013/12/smell_epigenetics_ressler/campus.html
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About the Author
Worst Customer vs. Best Employee
About the Author Believing that “Beyond mediocrity dreams are found” Jeffrey T. Sherman, Principal of ShermanSpeaks LLC, is a motivational speaker and executive coach. He utilizes CORE™ to drive companies and individuals to the next level.
By Jeff Sherman, CEO ShermanSpeaks, LLC What do you do when a client is continuously a disaster to work with or perhaps even toxic to your business culture? Each of us do our best as team members and leaders to assure that a client has a remarkable experience while working with us. We stay in contact, we keep them informed. We ask great questions and we serve. Considering the very worst of clients, what do we do to assure that they are not hurting our business? Tough questions.
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with Ronda Gardner of Gardner Estate & Trust, CPA LLC regarding this very topic. She made a valid point that I would like to quote entirely regarding the perception we send our team when we allow such interaction: “Firing” customers or clients can be uncomfortable, but retaining them is usually worse. I’ve worked in a company who resisted the termination of clients who were a drain on the time, resources, and morale of the business. The drain can come through failing to pay their bills, complaining incessantly, being rude and obnoxious to employees, or making unethical requests. Refusing to fire the client who is a drain on your business and who annoys or even abuses your employees sends a message to your employees that your worst customer is more important than your best employee. Not one of us would knowingly and purposely suggest that our worst customer is more important than our best employee, would we? My platform stands on brave leadership, customer service, and retention. I am not advocating that we clear our client list of all difficult clients. Clarity and hospitality are choice experiences for our customers. What I am asking is if we are aware of the ramifications when we do not dismiss those individuals who may or may not recognize their toxicity. If we fail in customer service, I would most prefer failing while striving to properly meet the needs of a client. It is paramount to the growth of a company to go the extra mile with a client in need of assistance. But make no mistake, there is a point in time, after properly assisting a problematic client, that reintroducing them to the market may be best for both parties. What are your thoughts? What balance have you created in dealing with the tough client? Is there a time to “fire” them? I acknowledge the wisdom and insight Ronda Gardner has shared with us. She makes a valid point. Let us find ways to support our employees and find harmony in our client interactions. We welcome your comments.
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meet the people who pick up your pennies, but can picture in your mind those who may receive a “lucky day” due to your small act of giving instead of receiving. Penny tossing has become a part of who I am. Throwing my pennies comes naturally, which fuels my thoughts toward other ways to serve. As you accept this challenge, develop the process into some fun! What will be your art in the throw? Will you hone your underhand toss, side arm swing or overhand heave? Teach it to others and attempt the bowling method, seeing who can roll the penny the furthest. Can you prevent the under the car shuffle and land your penny heads up? The possibilities in throwing your pennies are endless. If you desire to take this challenge to the next level, stick around for a few minutes and witness who picks up these coins. As they do so, imagine what impact your little coin had in that person’s life on that particular day. This is probably the point where you are now convinced that I am completely nuts! Well, join the gang – because my family already knows that I am. Go forward and create those lucky days!
Throw Your Pennies By Jack W. Rolfe Your car is parked in the parking lot of your favorite grocery store. You jump out in a rush to dash into the store with a goal of picking up that last minute item or missing ingredient needed for dinner. Partway into your journey of approaching the store entrance, a bright shiny object catches your attention. Looking downward you notice a penny sitting there begging to be snatched off the pavement. Closer examination determines that it is even “heads up!” Wow! Your lucky day! Most of us have experienced a scenario like this at least once. When my children were young we enjoyed the simple excitement of finding that lucky penny on several occasions. Each time seemed just as joyful as the first. One day I decided that I wanted to switch things up a little and offered a different approach to my kids. Instead of finding those treasured coins, we decided to create opportunities for others to find their lucky pennies. Thus, on our trips to the grocery store we began to throw our pennies onto the pavement in hopes that someone else would have a lucky day. We would strategically toss a few coins with the intent to maybe lift a spirit, make a young person smile, or even change someone’s fate. This ritual has carried on, and I desire for my children to pass along the tradition to their children, and for it to move forward for generations. In writing this article I now invite you to join us. Will you please consider throwing your pennies? It is a simple act, but will assist you in looking at how you approach life. When we begin to think of others, our own lives are lifted and burdens become a little lighter. You will probably never 44 www.cedarcitymag.com
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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 https://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
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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
Tourism
Cedar City ~ Brian Head Tourism Bureau 581 N. Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84721 (435) 865-5351 office direct line www.ScenicSouthernUtah.com
TRAVEL SERVICES Kolob Travel 222 S Main St, Cedar City, UT 84720 (435) 586-9772 http://kolobtravel.com
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I N F O R M AT I O N UTAH MIDSUMMER RENAISSANCE FAIRE July 9-12, 2015 www.umrf.net
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Paiute Restoration Gathering & Pow Wow June 12-13, 2015 440 North Paiute Drive Cedar City UT 84721 1-800-831-0306 www.utahpaiutes.org/powwow
PRCA / WPRA Championship Rodeo June 12-13, 2015 www.cedarcityprcarodeo.com/
Utah Shakespeare Festival June 25 – October 31, 2015 351 West Center Street • Cedar City www.bard.org/ Wildflower Festival July 4-19, 2015 Cedar Breaks www.nps.gov/cebr/wildflower-festival.htm
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GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL June 22-28, 2015 www.groovefestutah.com/
Neil Simon Festival July 8 – August 8, 2015 Heritage Center Theater 105 N 100 E, Cedar City. UT 84720 www.simonfest.org/
Events and Festivals Outside the Cedar City Area Heber City Utah High School Rodeo State Finals June 2-6, 2015 uhsra.org
Salt Lake City Salt Lake Bees Professional Baseball Homestands June 6-14, 2015 and 23-29, 2015 July 4-7, 2015 and July 16-19, 2015 and July 24-27, 2015 www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t561
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