St. George Health & Wellness March/April 2018

FITNESS | NUTRITION | CULTURE | HEALTH | ACTIVE AGING | MIND/BODY | ECONOMICS | FAMILY

INSIDE: St. George Rolls Out New Bike-Share Program / 18 Don’t Let Your Bladder Run (Ruin) Your Life / 48 SouthWest Healing & Wellness: New Center Now Open! / 96

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DO YOU SUFFER FROM PAIN WHEN WALKING OR STANDING? DO YOU FIND RELIEF WHEN LEANING OVER OR SITTING? HAVE YOU TRIED SIX MONTHS OF CONSERVATIVE CARE WITHOUT FINDING RELIEF FROM YOUR PAIN?

You may find that symptoms are more noticeable when you walk.

When in this position, your spinal canal narrows which can “pinch” the nerves. This may cause pain, tingling, or numbness in your buttock, groin, and legs.

DO YOU WANT TO AVOID UNDERGOING MAJOR SURGERY?

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What is Superion®?

The Superion® device is a tiny titanium implant that is delivered through a tube the size of a dime. There is no removal of bone or tissue, and bleeding is minimal.

Superion® was developed for patients with spinal stenosis who have tried six months of

How does Superion® work?

The Superion® device is designed to keep your spine positioned so that

conservative care treatment without finding relief from their pain. It is also for patients whose medical history shows that Superion® may be the best treatment option because traditional spinal surgery could be too demanding.

when you stand upright the nerves in your back will not be pinched, That Small tube through which Superion® is inserted.

pinching is what causes leg pain.

Our office is currently offering Superion® as a treatment for your pain. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a consultation.

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Superion® is placed between the vertebrae and holds them open. This relieves the pressure on the nerves in the spinal canal.

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s ghw | TWA EB LL EL NO EF SCSO N T E N T S Health Brand New Procedure to Treat Stenosis Women Ride 45 How Fit is Your Business? 46 Is it Normal for My Bladder to Run (Ruin) My Life? Part A 48 Red Moles: Should I be Worried? 50 Intermountain Redrock Pediatrics 52 Southern Utah Welcomes New Riverfront Medical Center 54 What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? 57 The Calmare Therapy 60

Featured Story Summit Athletic Club Announces Annual Weight Loss Challenge 12

Fitness Building A Foundation of Executive Wellness 15 Mountain Bike Vacations 17 A Cycle of Wellness: City of St. George Rolls Out New Bike-Share Program 18 Seven Tips for a Successful 5K Race 20

Nutrition Stress-Free Tips for Feeding Children 3 Tips to Help You Harvest Healthy Habits 24 Dining Guide 25 Restaurant Journeys: Cappeletti’s 26 Spring Salads 28

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MARCH/APRIL 2018 On The Cover: Summit Athletic Club’s 5th Annual Weight Loss Challenge. Photo by Ben Braten.

Family

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Celebrating Southern Utah War Heroes DSU Athletics – Janessa Bassett 88 Busting the Myths: Dixie Tech College

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23 Inspired HealthCARE 62 Functional Fat Burning 65 Personalized Well-Being for You and Your Baby 66

Mind/Body What If? Asking Yourself Life-Changing Questions Letting In is the Other Side of Letting Go 70

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Active Aging Culture The Forgotten Children of Incarcerated Fathers 30 The Magic of Dixie 33 Featured Business: Jones Paint & Glass Making an Impact in Southern Utah – The American Red Cross 36 Concerts, Plays, Visual Arts, Lectures, Storytelling and More! 38 International Travel: What You Need to Know 40

Bringing Hope to Mozambique 72 Seeing and Hearing: How Your Senses Leave You at Risk for Dementia 74 Learn, Serve, Work, Repeat 78

34 Economics

Financial Forecast 79 Should I Buy a New Home or a Resale? 81 The ‘Have and Have Not’ of Group Disability Insurance

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Youth Diaries: Holy Cow - It’s a Boy! And his name is, “Ferdinand” 92 Life Skills Recovery Ranch: Addiction Recovery, Grandpa Style Getting Your Life Back 96 Saying Goodbye to your Pet 98 Do You Know? 100 Blooming Love 101 Simple Ways to Improve Mood 103

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Departments

Mayoral Message 8 Trailblazer Nation – Letter from the President 10 Calendar of Events 106 Quick Resource Guide 108 Featured Directory Listings 109

Domestic violence often goes unnoticed. But why? Most assumptions about DV include images of physical abuse, with black eyes peering through dark sunglasses; yet some of the worst cases of abuse do not involve physical injury. When hearing about domestic abuse, we often overlook emotional and psychological torture, financial control, and sexual assault. Although these can be more damaging than physical harm, they often remain hidden behind a mask of concealment. In order to see what needs to be seen, learn the warning signs and be willing to start a conversation with someone who remains silent. DOVE can help. Please reach out.

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s ghw | MWEEELTLONUERS SS T A F F

Justin Osmond Editor

Kristi Osmond Editor

Erin Taylor Creative Director

Terrin Parker, PT Copy Editor

JR Martin, MS, MMS, PA-C Author, Health Section

Emily Fonnesbeck, RD, CD, CLT Author, Nutrition Section

Tiffany Gust, CPT Author, Fitness Section

Chad Olson, MS, LMFT Author, Family Wellness Section

Jasher Feellove Author, Being & Becoming: The Art of Mindfullness

Brigit Atkin Author, Mind/Body Section

Kelly Kendall Author, Fatherhood

Marianne Hamilton Author, Community Focus

Todd Johnson Author, Economics Section

Jessica Elgin Author, Economics Section

Richard Harder Author, Active Aging

W. Jared DuPree, PhD, MBA Executive Editor

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sghw | FWR EO LML TNHEES ESD I T O R The arrival of spring marks the end of our family’s second winter in Southern Utah. With the milder temperatures and sunny skies, winter here is not only bearable but enjoyable. Being able to enjoy the outdoors in January is just one of the many reasons we love Southern Utah. No doubt many of you, like us, took advantage of the winter season to stay active and be outdoors. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

Early spring is the perfect time of year to take up a new hobby or to get out on one of the hiking trails.

With summer not too far ahead of us, we are focusing our efforts on our fitness and nutrition goals, especially since Justin was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two years ago. We are always looking for good ways to manage his high and low blood sugars, so staying active and eating well are key for us. However, we admit we still find it challenging and know that it’s a matter of setting goals and staying consistent.

We notice that it’s easier to eat well when we’re already doing so. The same is true when we’re not in the habit of eating well. Our bodies get used to what we give it regularly: we crave more of the same. Working harder this spring to create healthy habits is a top priority for us. We are excited to take our two little girls on hikes and outings and to have them come along with us for their first 5K...in a jogger, of course! So if you see us out and about, come say hello.

The warmer springtime weather also brings with it many exciting community events. One of these events, the Dixie Power Kite Festival, will be held at Dixie State University on April 21, 2018. Even before we moved to Southern Utah, we had the opportunity to experience this event. A few years ago, Justin got to dress up as Captain America to help out with one of the booths. We really enjoyed being part of the fun and are looking forward to going again this year with our family.

We are also looking forward to attending our first St. George Art Festival, which will be held at Town Square on March 30-31, 2018. We have heard such positive comments about the artists, the food, and the entertainment that we can hardly wait to participate. We hope you will join us at this event to soak up some of the friendly atmosphere and Dixie sunshine. We are grateful for this wonderful community and the family-friendly events that bring us together.

We know you will enjoy this issue of the magazine. The articles are meant to assist and motivate you to meet your health and wellness goals and to provide you with a sense of community that is such an important part of the Southern Utah experience.

Justin & Kristi Osmond Editors

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M AYO R A L M E S S A G E

With nice spring weather comes the opportunity to enjoy biking, running, walking, or hiking in and around the St. George area. I’m so excited to have the paved trail between Bloomington and the Dixie Center open again after being closed due to the nearby I-15 widening. We still have a portion of the Mayor’s Loop closed due to construction of a new sewer line between River Road and St. James Park. We’re working as quickly as we can to get it re-opened.

This spring, we’ll be doing some assessing of our paved trails to see where we most need to repair and replace. We will set more of a formal maintenance plan to ensure that we keep these trails in good condition for residents and visitors to enjoy. We’re also working to expand the system and to connect to neighboring cities, city streets, and commercial areas where possible. We know many people would like to use the trail system for both recreation and transportation.

That brings me to the new LiVe Well St. George Bike Share by Zagster. With the help of sponsors including Intermountain Dixie Regional Medical Center, SelectHealth, Brad Harr & Associates, Dixie State University, and Washington County Tourism, we launched the program with 55 bikes and 10 stations in central St. George. Zagster is an app-based system that is simple and affordable. It’s perfect for quick trips downtown, on the DSU campus, near the hospital, or at the Dixie Center and our Confluence Park Trailhead. Tell your neighbors and your visiting friends while they’re in town! It’s a great way to see parts of St. George. We hope to attract more sponsors so we can double the number of bikes and stations before the year ends!

Finally, many have asked me when our bicycle skills park will become reality. The answer is: soon! We hope to have the first phase open this summer. It will be located in the Sand Hollow Wash, adjacent to the Sand Hollow Aquatics Center. It will be a great place for riders of all skill levels who want to ride and compete in the dirt and close to home!

I hope you enjoy this beautiful time of the year in St. George!

Jon Pike

Mayor, City of St. George 435-632-6892 (cell)

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History was made at Dixie State University on Jan. 26, when our Board of Trustees unanimously approved the addition of our firstever graduate degree program, a Master of Accountancy. Pride in the institution and excitement for the future was palpable as the Trustees moved to vote on the proposal. It definitely was a great day to be a Trailblazer.

In celebration of the momentous occasion, Governor Gary Herbert declared Jan. 26, 2018, as Dixie State University Day in Utah. The declaration recognized the educational and engagement opportunities the new degree offers not only Washington County, but the entire state.

The program will fill students’ professional accounting educational needs by teaching them the conceptual, technical, analytical, and communication skills required to work as tax and accounting professionals. Looking forward, we are building up our master’s offerings by working on creating graduate programs in software development and genetic counseling.

Along with the master’s degree, the Trustees approved a Bachelor of Music in performance and a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, increasing the university’s offerings to 193 different academic programs, including 40 distinctive baccalaureate majors.

It is remarkable to see how DSU has grown leaps and bounds since gaining approval to offer its first bachelor’s degree in 1999.

The Bachelor of Music in performance will prepare students for careers in the music industry by requiring them to work through

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core music courses including theory, ear training, and musicology training. As an additional part of their education, students will perform in recitals and ensembles of varied sizes and purposes.

Across campus, the new Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering will expand the capabilities of students interested in math and science by providing a hands-on education. The degree will prepare students to pursue advanced degrees or careers in engineering, science, or computer science disciplines.

All three new programs are set to begin by this fall and must receive approval from Richard “Biff” Williams President of the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Dixie State University Universities, which is expected to occur by this spring, before they can be fully implemented.

Dixie State University is proud to add to the number of academic programs available in southern Utah and passionate about providing our students and community with new opportunities. Preparing students to fill the region’s workforce needs truly makes every day a great day to be a Trailblazer.

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SUMMIT ATHLETIC CLUB ANNOUNCES ANNUAL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE NO BETTER TIME THAN THE PRESENT TO REACH YOUR SUMMIT!

By Kara Kopf It’s that time of year again. The sun is joining us a little longer each day and warming up our world. With nothing but longer, sunny, and active-filled days ahead of us, it’s time to get our minds and bodies ready to play!

Summit’s Weight Loss Challenge has been a summertime kick-off here in breathtaking St George for the last four years— and this year is no different. The Southern Utah area, our health conscious community, and our Summit Superstar Staff and fabulous facilities offer amazing and active opportunities for all ages, shapes, and sizes.

We invite YOU—our friend, our neighbor, and our community—to participate in Summit’s 5th Annual Weight Loss Challenge. With no-cost signups, and with an official start date of March 1st, you’ll step up to the challenge and watch yourself set and accomplish health, weight, and mind/body goals over the next four weeks. Summit has everything you need to help you succeed. We want to have the best summer ever!

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Summit offers a full-scale health club facility with over 150 fitness classes per week—all included as a Summit Weight Loss Challenge Participant. In addition, Summit offers exceptional programs such as swimming/aquatics, tennis/pickleball, youth programs, personal training and more!

Our personal training department consists of professional trainers who lead busy, stressful lives just like the rest of us.

They are a tremendous resource and have mastered the art of a balanced lifestyle.

Meet one of our full-time trainers, Sheri Romney. As one of the busiest people we know, Sheri continues to reach her goals, see success, and motivate those around her. Being a wife, mother of 4, dog owner of 2, a personal trainer, teaching 12 Fitness Classes per week, and working in a hospital, she knows how to make the most of her time. We had a moment to sit down with Sheri for a quick Q&A:

making good choices each and every day. It’s a lot easier to be preventative.

I t’s not always easy getting up in the morning.

When you’re exhausted and want to stay in bed, what’s your trick-of-the-trade to get up and start your day? ou won’t regret getting out of bed early, and Y luckily I have people who depend on me to get out of bed. However, if I didn’t, I would think people need to remember how they feel after their workout when they get out of bed early to get that done.

When you are not in the gym or at the hospital, we usually find you out playing with your family—hiking, repelling, and other activities.

You are always moving. What about it do you enjoy so much?

I have to attribute that to my father. He taught us kids to “earn your sleep.” Work hard, play hard, and sleep hard.

What time do you wake up each day?

Typically between 5 and 7 a.m.

5am?! Aren’t you exhausted? How much sleep do you aim to get each night? Do you think enough sleep is important?

My goal is 7 to 8 hours per night. Absolutely, sleep is important. I am not as overwhelmed when I get enough sleep. It’s like getting to push a reset button.

Your name is all over Summit’s Fitness Class Schedule. You teach a variety of styles and formats. Do you have a favorite?

I love kickboxing, it melds strength and cardio, but I also love Group Power.

There is so much fitness information out there: weights, cardio, stretching etc. It’s never ending and can be quite overwhelming. What’s your favorite, least favorite, and how do they benefit someone trying to lose weight?

They are all important. For short term: cardio; long term: weights, and for anything: stretching is so important. It’s the only thing you should be doing every day of the week.

You teach more than most people work out, do you still feel a need to plan your own workouts?

You’ve been doing this for a long time, and always seem so excited to come to work. What do you like most about being a personal trainer? e connection and being 1-on-1 with your Th client. Seeing them reach their goals is really rewarding.

Summit’s Weight Loss Challenge is coming up soon. If someone wanted to go all-in with goals for their body and the weight loss challenge, what advice would you give them?

First thing is they have to track their food. Keep a journal to keep track of the calories. I believe you have to be willing to cut out sweets as well as remember your calories on the weekend. With the exercise, you need to commit to 5 workouts a week.

Rumor has it you’re a SUPERHERO! You recently saved someone’s life in the gym. Tell us about it.

Working in the hospital, as well as studying to be a nurse, I have seen people die, and I also knew I couldn’t do it wrong. Sometimes it’s surreal to use your CPR skills, but you respond because you know you can help. I have been CPR certified for 20 years. It’s all about staying calm.

E veryone is unique. How do you help so many different fitness levels and personalities plan out their week?

You are so passionate about what you do. Your love for health has taken you from being a fitness instructor to a personal trainer, and now working in the hospital. What’s it like to work in the emergency room? How do you put those t wo jobs together, and how would you say that influences your health?

I go through the days of the week with them. We figure out their “Have Tos” - those things that they have to do. We figure out what days need to be cardio days and what days need to be weight training days and then we schedule the times that work for their schedule. It’s just like scheduling an appointment or a meeting.

The hospital is my happy place; I have always loved that environment. Seeing people get healthy and being part of that system in those ways adds fulfillment to my life. As far as how it influences my health, seeing those different levels of health really influences your life choices.

Preventing chronic illnesses means consistently

Yes, teaching isn’t for me, it’s for the people attending the class.

What do you think about Summit’s Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge?

I love the idea that it gives people an external motivator and a community of people trying to do the same thing while giving them the tools to help them succeed.

What advice would you give the contestants?

nderstand this is not a perfect straight line U from A to B. This line will get squiggly and have lots of ups and downs, but remember it’s about consistency. Consistency always wins out!

Join Sheri and the Summit Staff for the 2018 Summit Weight Loss Challenge. Call 435-628-5000 or check out our website, www.summitathleticclub.com, for additional information. We can’t wait to see you at The Summit!

About the Author As the Assistant Fitness Director at The Summit Athletic Club and Lead Job Ad Writer at ApplicantPro, Kara has webbed her two passions together. Kara has a Bachelor’s in English and a Master’s in Kinesiology and is lucky enough to employ both of her degrees to her careers. With a 20+ year background in the Fitness Industry, Kara has now stepped behind the scenes and enjoys watching the next generation of fitness enthusiasts shine. She is honored to be a mentor, coordinator, and support system to the instructors and trainers at Summit Athletic Club. In her spare time, you’ll find Kara brushing up on her bowling skills, preparing for her upcoming wedding, and keeping up with her two young boys, Jack and Zachary.

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Building A Foundation of Executive Wellness

By Joel Deceuster When I turned 62 years old, I came out of a short-lived retirement to work for Intermountain Dixie Regional Medical Center raising money to fund the 500,000-square-foot River Road Campus expansion.

For two years, I watched from my office window as construction began. It seemed to take forever before I saw the steel rising above the ground. So much time was spent digging below the surface driving pylons deep into the earth to create a support system to form a rock-solid foundation. This was serious stuff and there was no room for error knowing that these buildings would someday house lifesaving care for decades to come.

Now at the age of 66, I find myself working full time at the Intermountain Live Well Center where I’m helping to build foundations, only of a different sort. I now educate local executives on how they can build a solid foundation of wellness for their professional and personal lives. It’s one in which they can look, act and feel functionally younger and more productive as they enter the pinnacles of their careers. And who better to share that with them than someone who for the past five years has been a client and student of the Live Well Center -- actively working on building his own foundation for health and fitness during the last third of his life.

Since beginning my fitness experience at the Live Well Center I’ve learned how men and women who have endured a 24/7 executive work style can form a strong and more fit foundation to resist the decay of “old age.” It’s decay not aging that can rob us from enjoying the physical and mental blessings of life in our 60s, 70s and 80s.

It was quite an eye opener when for the first time I learned I could eliminate, not just delay, but eliminate 70 percent of all illnesses and accidents those over the age of 65 have a propensity to experience. I just needed to follow the lessons Live Well has to teach.

Executives are busy people. The success of their businesses and ventures depends upon their leadership and expertise. If a CEO or partner unexpectedly goes down due to an unforeseen illness, the impact upon the business can be devastating.

Without advanced preparation, the loss of a

“key executive” can negatively impact an organization for months while they await his or her hopeful return.

It’s for this reason that the Intermountain Live Well Center in St George now offers a service for local executives known as the Executive Health Exam (EHE). The EHE has been available at Intermountain for the past 30 years in Salt Lake City. As such, it has been tried and tested to produce the kind of results an executive would expect by going to the Mayo or Cleveland Clinics, the gold standard for executive physicals.

The Executive Health Exam in St George is a six-hour, head-to-toe, highly comprehensive and confidential medical exam that leaves no stone unturned. You’ll spend two hours with a board-certified internist reviewing your health history and discussing any aches, pains or healthcare concerns you may be experiencing.

Over two hours will also be spent with one of our certified exercise physiologists and an additional 90-minutes with a certified dietitian.

During the six-hour exam you’ll experience the following: 1.

A complete physical exam with results explained to you by the physician during the exam in an unhurried manner.

2. A complete battery of blood tests with the results explained the same day.

3. Diagnostic treadmill exercise EKG test.

4. Orthopedic evaluation, conducted by our exercise physiologist, of your skeletal and muscular status, from posture to strength to flexibility, and a personal exercise prescription and demonstration designed specifically to your needs.

5. Scientific determination (RMR testing) of your caloric needs and diet. Our registered dietitian will analyze your lab results, body measurements and current diet, making recommendations for a personalized nutrition program and unraveling conflicting reports about what we should and should not eat.

6. State-of-the-art body composition analysis to determine percent body fat versus lean body tissue.

7. Lifestyle assessment to review your physical activity, stress, nutrition and periodic health checks.

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A thorough review of the day’s results, a copy of all tests and recommendations and our book “An Owner’s Manual for the Human Body.”

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Three monthly follow up calls and health coaching sessions to insure your understanding and practice of your health, fitness and eating strategies. Plus, you’ll receive a month of free fitness classes in the Live Well gym.

10. And lastly, peace of mind knowing that you’re taking control of your future health.

The Executive Health Exam is just the start to what we call your Lifetime Fitness Solution. It gives you everything you need to know and do to get well, stay well and live well for the rest of your life. And most of all it creates a support system that you can use to keep your foundation of executive wellness firm and strong.

To learn more about the Executive Health Exam come by the Intermountain Intermountain Live Well Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center and take a tour of our facility where you’ll meet the caregivers who will conduct your exam and put you on a path to lifetime fitness. Call me at (435) 772-5712. I’ll be happy to send you a detailed brochure, answer any questions and set up a tour at your convenience.

About the Author Joel Deceuster is the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Intermountain Live Well Center in St. George. After a 37-year marketing career working with tech brands in the Silicon Valley he and his wife Madeline moved to St. George where he now markets the Executive Health Exam to local executives and newly retired executives who have a desire to look, act and feel functionally younger during the last third of their lives.

He knows firsthand what it’s like to live a 24/7 workstyle and use the Executive Health Exam to form the foundation of lifetime fitness.

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Mountain Bike

Vacations

By Jay Bartlett The spring and summer months are approaching, and thoughts turn towards going on vacation with my significant other: my mountain bike.

If you’re like me, any vacation is a good vacation, but a vacation that includes riding bikes is something special. The anticipation builds as the time grows near. Soon there will be the adventure of riding a trail I’ve never seen before, or the reuniting with a trail or area not seen in a year or more.

Don’t get me wrong, the area surrounding St. George has some of my all-time favorite rides, as well as a large number of trails to choose from, but there’s something to be said for having some new dirt under your tires. Whether it’s a trip to another state, or hitting something new in Utah — like maybe Park City, or my go to, Moab — new trails rejuvenate your love of biking and adventure. Being “out there” on a bike is always good, but when it’s an unusual place, your sense of wonder and awe go into high gear!

Here are a few tips I hope will make for a better experience for you: Plan your rides but leave yourself options. It’s fun to browse maps and dream of rides, planning out each day’s adventure, but leave some wiggle room in your plan in case of the unforeseen. Or, if you’re just not feeling a big ride on a certain day, you can switch things around.

Speaking of “not feeling it,” try to get in shape before you go. I know, “ugh,” but if you’re planning your trip a ways out, the trip will be the motivation to get out and ride and/or do a few workouts, just the same as if you had signed up for a race or event. Remember, you will most likely be riding on consecutive days — something only the lucky get to do very often — which can really wipe you out physically if you’re not ready.

Is your bike ready? If it needs work or a tune up, get into your local shop a good two weeks before your trip in case the mechanic finds some larger problem and parts need to be ordered. You should also ride your bike after the work is complete to check everything for function.

Most shops warranty their work for a period of time, so if you do find a problem, you’ll have time to get it back into the shop. Don’t figure, “I’ll just get it fixed when I get on vacation” because shops can be busy, which will just waste precious vacation time. Also, it’s a good idea to make a list of gear you’ll need. It’s no fun to show up in a new town only to find you forgot a major piece of the fun-making puzzle. I personally have sold everything from shoes to axles to wheels to people who left them home.

You should, however, always visit the local bike shop(s) even if you do bring everything you need (which, let’s face it, no one ever does!) Sure there’s a lot of information on the internet, but nothing is better than getting trail info from the people who ride the local networks.

Again, it’s good to have “wiggle” room in your plan in case a trail is in bad shape or another suggestion sounds better.

By doing a little prep work, a mountain biking vacation can be nothing but sweet trails, good food (it’s always tastier after a ride), and toasts with your friends to a good time.

About the Author

Mountain bike veteran, amateur filmmaker, and endurance racer Jay Bartlett has been riding trails in the St. George area for over twenty years. Jay has nearly a decade of experience as a bike mechanic at Bicycles Unlimited, St. George’s oldest bike shop.

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City of St. George Rolls Out New BikeShare Program

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On a sparkling Thursday afternoon, a trio of female 20-somethings leisurely pedal the trail between Cottonwood Cove Park and Tonaquint Park, faces tilted toward the springtime sun. Over in Town Square, a couple of seniors carefully don helmets and climb astride gleaming new bikes for a neighborhood tour. And on the east side of the DSU campus, a student gives his iPhone a few clicks, unlocking a new bike of his own and heading to class.

For these riders and many more, the just-launched “LiVe Well St. George Bike Share” program has quickly become one of the city’s most popular initiatives. Aimed at improving mobility and transportation options, encouraging residents to be physically active, reducing traffic congestion, and promoting local innovation, Bike Share is now the hottest thing on…well, two wheels.

When St. George Mayor Jon Pike took office four years ago, he made a bike-share program one of his top priorities. As Regional Operations Director of SelectHeath – the insurance arm of the Intermountain Healthcare network – Pike notes that his company “is all about wellness,” and is committed to promoting community-wide wellness wherever possible.

It fell to Support Services Director Marc Mortensen to explore and eventually implement bike-sharing options. Given that Mortensen is an avid cyclist, Ironman triathlete, and veteran of multiple St. George Marathons, the assignment was a welcome one.

“I was thrilled when Mayor Pike asked me to research this,” said Mortensen, chair of the City’s Active Transportation Committee, whose goals include the encouragement of walking, running and cycling as alternative modes of conveyance. “It was extremely gratifying for me on a personal level, because I see the benefits that cycling has brought to my life. But more than anything I’m hoping this new program will change the culture here, and get people thinking about transportation options other than just using a vehicle to get around.”

Mortensen’s explorations of other cities’ programs led him to Cambridge, Mass.-based Zagster, which has launched more than 200 bike-share programs nationwide. “We felt that Zagster would be perfect for what we intended to do here,” Mortensen noted, adding that the bikes Zagster provides are 30 percent lighter than bicycles supplied by other programs, they’re easier to maneuver, and come

work appears in regional and national publications, and a marketing writer W forEFortune LLN 500 corporate clients. When not race walking, hiking, or teaching water aerobics, she is a member of the St. George Arts Commission, serves on the board of Art Around the Corner, and is the Operations Manager for Docutah. She and her husband Doug are also co-administrators of the St. George Wine Club, and race directors for the Huntsman World Senior Games.

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equipped with bells and front and | rear safety lights. “We really like a lot of the key features on the bikes, plus Zagster will be working with local bike shops to make any needed repairs,” Mortensen said.

When Bike Share was launched in January, the City entered into a public-private partnership that saw the purchase of 55 bikes parked at 10 stations scattered around town. Five stations are being sponsored by Intermountain, with Dixie State University, Brad Harr & Associates injury law firm, the Washington County Area Tourism Office, and Zagster stepping up to sponsor the remaining six stations (all are located within 3.5 miles of each other, facilitating easy bike rentals and point-to-point dropoffs). In all, the 55 bikes – which Mortensen pegs at $1,850 each – got rolling with a relatively modest startup cost of $90,000.

Said Mortensen, “With a typical bike-share program, that uses a ‘smart doc system,’ where users must swipe a credit card at a kiosk somewhere, it would have been just shy of half a million dollars to do what we’ve done. Zagster’s ‘smart bike system,’ which is based on a mobile device, is very cost-effective, and will allow us to grow our system for a fraction of that price.”

Renting a bike is as easy as it is economical: Download the free Zagster app and create an account, then go to the station of choice, choose a bike by entering the bike’s number into the app, and tap “start ride.” A unique code will open the lockbox; inside is a key to the U-lock attaching the bike to its station. When your ride is complete, simply return the bike to any Zagster station in the system. Fees range from $1 per half-hour of use, to memberships running $15 to $30 annually.

In Mortensen’s and the Mayor’s fondest dreams, Zagster’s local repair teams will have their hands full.

“We want those bikes to be used; to be so worn out that they have to be replaced,” Mortensen laughed.

“We don’t want to see the bikes in the racks; we want them out on the streets. Aside from the obvious health benefits of cycling, you get a whole new perspective of St. George when you’re looking at it from a bike.”

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For more information about LiVe Well St. George Bike Share by Zagster, visit www.zagster.com.

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By Tiffany Gust BS, CPT, USAT, SNC

Have you ever considered doing a 5K race/event but didn’t know where to start?

Most people aren’t even sure how long that distance is. Well… it’s 3.1 miles, and most races or events allow walking, strollers, or even dogs on a leash (when selecting a race check if this is a deal breaker for you). It’s a great way to get motivated and earn a sweet metal and cool looking shirt.

Tip #1 Where to start?

• Commit to a race • Plan when you will train (before work, lunch hour, after dinner, etc.)

• How many days a week can you commit to training?

• Find a plan that fits your schedule Tip #2 Increase your mileage or time by 5-10% per week You will want to start slowly, especially if you have been sedentary. Depending on your fitness level and how your body is adapting to the workouts, you could increase your mileage by 5-10% each week. This will help prevent injury and allow you to recover between workouts.

Tip #3 To prevent injuries do dynamic stretches before your workouts.

Including: • Jumping Jacks • Heel to Buttocks • Walking Lunge with Trunk Rotation • Arm Swings • Leg Swings • Ankle Hops • High Knees • Squats Tip #4 Practice proper running form Running form is unique to the individual, but can be improved upon.

Some general form tips: • Run tall without a pronounced forward lean.

• Don’t look at your shoes as you run; look toward the horizon.

• You can run faster by increasing your stride turnover, not by overreaching with each stride.

• On up hills, shorten your stride, and drive more with your arms.

• Try to maintain an even effort, not pace.

• When running downhill, let gravity work for you by leaning slightly forward.

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eat 300-400 cal meal carbs & protein healthy fats – quinoa – chicken – whole wheat pasta – greek yogurt and granola – omelette – fish – green smoothie

do not eat broccoli onions beans hard based fat: burgers fries ice-cream

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eat 150 cal snack easily digestible carbs but little protein – whole wheat toast – nut butter – banana – cashews – hummus – half a fruit – carrots

do not eat gas producing fruit: – apple – pear – melon

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eat easily digestible carbs: – banana – applesauce – saltine crackers – raisins

do not eat large servings – pasta – bagel – fried chicken – granola

Tip #6 Stretch after your workouts Including: • Neck Flexion Extension Stretch • Neck Lateral Flexion Stretch • Triceps Stretch • Shoulder Rotator Stretch • Pectoral Stretch • Bicep Stretch • Wrist Extension Stretch • Thoracic Extension Stretch • Lateral Flexion Stretch •L umbar Extension and Abdominal Stretch

• Lumbar Flexion Stretch • Lumbar Rotation Stretch • Hamstring Stretch • Abductor Stretch • Gluteal Stretch • Gluteal and Lumbar Rotation Stretch • Quadriceps Stretch • Hip Flexor Stretch

Resources for a 5k running plan: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/5k-run/art-20050962?pg=1 https://www.verywell.com/beginners-5k-walk-training-schedule-3435038 http://www.halhigdon.com/training/50936/5K-Walk-Training-Program http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=598

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Set three goals. This will allow you more ways to feel | Csuccess U L Tthan URE setting just one goal.

• Time based | WELLNESS • Have Fun • Finish and feel good • When you set one goal, you have only one way to feel success.

When you set multiple goals, you set yourself up to celebrate the accomplishment.

• Don’t compare yourself to others • Enjoy the journey and allow yourself to celebrate your milestones along the way.

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After your race… NOW WHAT? • Celebrate your success and challenge yourself to keep the habit of moving daily. This will help you keep the fitness and selfconfidence gained during training. Perhaps sign up for another race to keep the momentum going.

• I double dog dare you.

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Stress-Free Tips for Feeding Children

By Emily Fonnesbeck, RD, CD The daily process of navigating meal times can be exhausting, frustrating and draining. However, there are some things that may help make meal times more enjoyable for everyone, including parents and caretakers. I hope these tips below will help you establish more peaceful meal patterns: 1. First, I would strongly encourage you to cultivate a positive environment at mealtimes. Set the expectation that no one will be disrespectful or derogatory about the food or what others choose to eat (or not eat). When someone complains about the meal or says how much they hate this or that, gently remind them of the expectation. If they try and don’t like some part of the meal, they can respectfully decline eating it. This tip in particular may decrease any feelings of resentment for how much time you’ve put into planning and preparing a meal.

2. Preparing build-your-own style dinners is probably my biggest secret in feeding kids. If they have complete ownership of how much and what goes on their plate (of what you’ve decided is served), they’re less likely to complain. Some ideas include: buildyour-own salad bar, baked potato bar, taco/burrito bar, build your own pasta, and Hawaiian haystacks.

3. Include your kids in planning meals. This is a great way to educate about balanced meals and meal planning in general (someday they will have to do it on their own!). If your kids have picked a certain entree, side dish, or vegetable, they are much more likely to eat and enjoy it. It also helps them know you value their food preferences and input, which makes them more willing to value yours and their siblings’.

4. Have them help you cook. You may not have time for this every night, but if they’ve helped with chopping or assembly— learning about ingredients as you use them—they’ll be more curious and open to trying what’s been prepared.

5. Don’t expect them to like everything you prepare. Not all dinners will be winners, and they don’t need to be. Your job as a parent is to expose them to a wide variety of foods in a neutral, non contentious, environment. None of us like ALL foods, and neither will your kids. Give them space to explore and develop their own palate without taking it personally. In order to ensure they don’t go hungry, always serve something familiar at meals that you know they will eat.

6. Don’t let them eat the same foods over and over. Your three-year-old may want to eat PB and J for every meal.

However, it’s totally OK for you to say “that’s not on the menu”. YOU are in charge of what is served, not them. For breakfast and lunch you could give your kids a couple of options, which may include their favorite foods. For dinner however, I would recommend you all eat About the Author Emily is a Registered Dietitian the same meal. In order to avoid picky who owns her own private eating or becoming a short-order cook, practice here in St. George. She avoid the very slippery slope of serving specializes in disordered eating, the same foods multiple meals in a row. body image, food sensitivities 7. Remember that kids are kids and and digestive issues. Her non diet, weight-neutral approach still developing tastes for different can be applied to a wide foods and textures. There are meals you variety of food concerns and may want to prepare, but know your kids she is passionate about helping would be uncomfortable eating them. You individuals feel more confident can respect that; it could just be too much with food. to ask of them right now. You could make those meals for you to enjoy at breakfast or lunch, but when you all eat together, prepare something all can feel comfortable with. The objective is to create positive experiences with food for your kids.

8. Ask them questions instead of telling them what to do.

Things like “does your tummy feel full?” or “what could you add to that meal to make it more balanced?” or “what sounds satisfying for lunch?” will be far more effective than “stop eating, you’ve had enough” or “eat this instead” or “that’s not healthy”. The goal is to build competent eaters that can naturally self-moderate their food selections rather than to build super healthy eaters.

9. Less overthinking. If you’re like the moms I know and love, it’s easy to do that. In order to make meal times enjoyable for you too, remember your kids are in charge of IF they eat and HOW MUCH they choose to eat. Let them have some space to learn about food and how to best meet their own needs. Feel free to guide and teach, but don’t feel like you need to control every food situation…that can make a parent crazy.

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3 Tips to Help You Harvest Healthy Habits

By Dr. Coleen Andruss

egin better health at the grassroots level – B in the garden.

Growing and eating fresh food works wonders on anyone trying to optimize their health. Fruits and vegetables should be an important part of a daily diet. They contain vitamins and minerals that can keep us healthy. They contain phytochemicals (plant chemicals), which are biologically active substances that help protect us from diseases such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and many more.

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Try to eat seasonally.

Seasonal eating is advantageous for many reasons! If we eat with the season, it becomes nature’s way of making sure our body gets a healthy mix of nutrients and plant chemicals. Seasonal eating promotes balance with the earth’s resources and its life forms. Seasonal fruits and vegetables retain more nutrients than non-seasonal.

Because of modern agriculture and food processing techniques, most foods are available year-round. In order to preserve foods that are out of season, these items are often covered in pesticides, waxes and preservatives in order to maintain their fresh appearance. The longer produce sits on the shelves, the more nutrients and antioxidants they lose. For example, studies show that spinach and green beans lose 2/3 of their vitamin C within a week of harvest. Seasonal eating also supports our local farmers and tends to be cheaper. hen eating vegetables and fruits, eat them raw W as often as you can to get the most benefit.

Sometimes the best nutrients are found in the skin. If cooking vegetables, use stir fry, grill, bake or steam and do NOT overcook. As a general rule, other than a couple of exceptions, the longer vegetables are cooked, the more nutrients they lose. Eat a wide variety and try to eat a colorful diet. Foods of similar colors generally contain similar protective compounds. To get the maximum benefit, eat a colorful diet to give you all the protection possible. RED foods (tomatoes, watermelon) contain lycopene, important for fighting prostate cancer and heart disease. GREEN foods (spinach, kale) contain lutein and zeaxanthin which helps age related eye disease. BLUE and PURPLE foods (blueberries, eggplant) contain anthocyanins which may help protect the body from cancer. WHITE foods (cauliflower) contain sulforaphane which may also protect against some cancers.

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Here are some of the most important seasonal foods and their benefits: Strawberries – One cup provides 3.5 grams of fiber and meets 100% of your daily vitamin C needs. They also contain lots of manganese which is important for bone development. Choose plump, firm, well-shaped, uniformly colored for the best nutrient value. Peak season is spring through early summer.

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K for strong bones. Peak season is March through June.

Cherries – Low in calories (1 cup is 100 calories), high in fiber and high in potassium. Choose large, plump, firm and rich in color, as the color of cherries is due partly to anthocyanin which is a great anti-oxidant.

Peas (snow and sugar snap) – Peak in the spring. They are low in fat, high in About the Author Dr. Andruss practiced as an fiber, contain B and C vitamins, as well as Internist for 14 years, and zinc. They are best if eaten raw, and are a has specialized in weight good source of plant protein. management for 24 years. She Radishes – Very low calorie root and her staff have experienced vegetable. Choose those deep in color obesity issues personally, therefore have compassionate with solid roots. One cup of sliced radishes understanding of patients gives you 30% of your daily vitamin C in the Healthy Lifestyles requirements in less than 25 calories. program. Dr. Andruss’s Fava beans – Peak in early spring internal medicine background through summer. They are lightly sweet helps her to see underlying medical problems when with a nutty flavor, high in protein and formulating individual plans high in fiber. They are best when young that work. and can be eaten raw or cooked. Mature favas must be both shelled and skinned, as they are very tough.

Artichokes – Peak March to May. A small amount of 2 ounces provides 3 grams of fiber and just 25 calories, as well as a good source of iron, potassium, magnesium, folate and vitamin C. Rhubarb – The stalks are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and manganese.

Spinach – A superfood! It contains vitamins A and C which are essential for eye health and immune function, vitamin K which is essential for strong bones, folate and iron which help to prevent anemia, as well as magnesium and potassium for muscle development and growth.

Get ready to harvest healthier habits by growing, shopping for and eating seasonal foods!

Dining Guide St. George

Angelica’s Mexican Grill

101 E St. George, Blvd – St. George UT 84770 | 435.628.4399 Mexican | Healthy, Vegan/Vegetarian Options | $ Open Daily at 11:00am (Closed Sundays) | Closed at 8:00pm (Winter) and 8:30 (Summer) | Friday and Saturdays open until 9:00pm Located in the Downtown area on St. George Boulevard, Angelica’s Mexican Grill serves fresh, made from scratch traditional dishes inspired by Mexico. The flavor driven and nationally recognized menu provides everything and more that you would expect from a Mexican restaurant, including street tacos, Mulitas, Tortas, Sweet Carnitas, Machaca, and their famous salsa bar. Vegan and Vegetarian dishes are always available. Seating is available inside and also outside on the spacious patio. Catering available.

Magleby’s

1450 Hilton Dr, St George, UT 84770 | (435) 652-9600 American, Cafe | Healthy | $$ Mon-Sat 7am – 9pm | Sunday 7am – 2pm MAGLEBY’S HAS BEEN A FAVORITE FOR 30 YEARS! Enjoy your next meal with us at our original Springville restaurant or our new St George location. A Prime-Grade steakhouse with all of your favorite cuts including Rib Eye, New York, and petite Filet Medallions. Their hearty lunches are designed to make sure you don’t leave hungry. The old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day rings true at Magleby’s, with options like All-You-Can-Eat Gourmet French Toast and sides like homestyle homefries, they will make you a believer too!

Benja’s Thai and Sushi

2 W St. George Blvd. #12, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.9538 Thai | Sushi | $$ Mon. – Sat. 11am – 10pm | Sun. 1pm – 8pm Hungry for sushi? Hungry for Thai curries? Benja’s Thai and Sushi, in the heart of downtown at Ancestor Square, will satisfy your craving with fresh sushi, curries, noodles and a great beer and wine menu. Stop in with business colleagues, friends, a date or the whole family, and be sure to come hungry – in addition to curries, noodles and sushi, Benja’s salads, soups and sticky mango rice are not to be missed.

Pizza/Pasta Factory

Cappeletti’s

36 E. Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.986.4119 Italian | Steak | Seafood | Contemporary | $$ Lunch: Tues. – Sat. 11am – 3pm | Dinner: 5pm – 9:30pm Centrally located in historical downtown near Town Square, Cappeletti’s is a favorite for casual business lunches, friend and family gatherings and romantic evening dining.

Authentic Italian pastas like gnocchi Bolognese or cannelloni will comfort and satisfy, but if you’re not in the mood for pasta, the fresh fish of the day, tender Black Angus flat iron steaks, market fresh meats and poultry are all prepared daily and presented beautifully.

In this quaint and cozy family owned and operated restaurant, plan to settle in for warm, friendly Italian cuisine with an Argentinian flair, and leave satiated in body and soul.

Cliffside Restaurant

Pizza Factory: 2 W St. George Blvd #8, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.1234 Pasta Factory: 2 W St. George Blvd #8, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.674.3753 Pizza Factory Pineview: 2376 E Red Cliffs Dr., St. George, UT 84790 | 435.688.2656 Pizza Factory Express: 1930 W Sunset Blvd, St George, UT 84770 | 435.634.1234 Pizzeria | Pasta | Salad Bar | $$ Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 9pm | Fri. – Sat. 11am – 9:30pm This St. George restaurant in the middle of Ancestor Square, has been a local go-to place for decades. The Pizza Factory boasts the most tasty salad bar in town, hearty custom built pizzas, famous bread twists and a family friendly energy. The Pasta Factory, with its charming outdoor patio wows with custom made pasta dishes, salads and famous bread twists. Freshest ingredients, friendly service and flavor. Need we say more?

Sandstone Café at Dixie Regional Medical Center

1380 E Medical Center Drive, St. George, UT 84790 | 435.251.2050 Healthy | Café | $ 6:30 – 9am | 11am – 2:30pm | 2 – 7 pm | 11pm– 1am Located in the beautiful and healing Dixie Regional Medical Center, this buffet style café offers a great variety of healthy dining choices. For those with food intolerances, the chef gives informed recommendations, while those looking to cut unhealthy ingredients and excess fat will enjoy the LiVe Well special menu. Spacious dining, large windows and patio dining in the beautiful healing garden contribute to the casual, friendly atmosphere.

The Painted Pony

511 S Airport Rd, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.319.6005 Steakhouse | Seafood | Contemporary | $$$ Lunch: Mon. – Sat. 11am – 3pm | Dinner: Fri. 5pm – 9pm, Sat. 5pm – 10pm Perched on the old Airport road, overlooking the city of St. George, the Cliffside Restaurant’s menu includes steak, burgers, pasts, kids fare and delectable desserts. Upscale, yet friendly, plan to enjoy spectacular views whether you’re dining casually with friends or seeking a romantic dinner experience.

2 W St. George Blvd. #22, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.634.1700 Steakhouse | Seafood | Contemporary | Healthy | $$$$ Lunch: Mon. – Sat. 11:30am – 4pm Dinner: Sun 4pm – 9pm | Mon. – Sat. 4pm – 10pm In the heart of Ancestor Square, the Painted Pony delights with an upscale menu, full beer and wine list, cocktails and exceptional service. Prepare for a sensory experience with complex flavors, top-notch presentation and a beautiful atmosphere. Evening ambiance complete with soft lighting, fresh flowers and patio dining. Locally sourced, organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available for every palate.

Even Stevens Sandwiches

The Twisted Noodle

471 E St. George Blvd., St. George, UT 84770 | 435.251.6636 Sandwich Shop | Cafe | Breakfast & Brunch | $ Sun. - Sat. | 7am – 10pm Hungry for change? Visit Even Stevens – a sandwich shop with a cause! Committed to fighting hunger by donating one sandwich to a local charity for each sandwich ordered, and with a focus on giving back through delicious food – literally - Even Stevens thrills with sandwiches like the Hummazing Vegan, the Do Gouda and the Mihammy Vice.

This family friendly café also offers tasty bites, soups, salads, locally roasted coffee, locally brewed beer, Sunday brunch, entertainment for kids and live music weekly.

George’s Corner

2 W St. George Blvd. #1, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.216.7311 Restaurant | Pub | American | $$ Open daily 7am – midnight Located in Ancestor Square at the same location as the Big Hand Café, owned by George Pace in the 1930s and 40s, this friendly and historic pub setting features fresh, fantastic food, a full beer, wine and cocktail list, and live music. Sharing the same owners as the Painted Pony restaurant, George’s Corner offers the same high quality ingredients with a more laid back atmosphere. The famous lamb burger is a must – but don’t fear if you’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten free – there are plenty of other choices!

20 N Main Street, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.9889 American | Café | Healthy | $ Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 8pm | Fri. – Sat. 11am – 9pm Bursting with flavorful veggie centric meals that will make you return day after day, The Twisted Noodle is newly famous for its tasty and healthy lunches and dinners. Enjoy fresh sandwiches, burgers, wraps & salads, hearty pasta (even veggie noodle pasta) and quinoa bowls. With famously low prices and the ability to find vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and paleo options, the Twisted Noodle is perfect for any occasion.

Twenty-Five Main Café

25 Main Street, St. George, UT 84770 | 435.628.7110 Café | Coffee Shop | Gourmet Cupcakes | $ Mon. – Thurs. 8am – 9pm | Fri. – Sat. 8am – 10pm Visitors step from the streets of St. George to an atmosphere reminiscent of a Soho cafe when they stop by this counter-style downtown gem for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Delectable salads, panini sandwiches done to perfection, and pasta are the featured menu items, but most diners frequent the café for its cupcakes. Twenty-Five Main is perfect for a business lunch or breakfast, a get-together with friends or a quiet spot to relax in the evening before absorbing the downtown art-walk in St. George.

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Above: Marinated shrimp and seabass skewers with sauteed spinach and polenta.

Bottom Left: Wood-fire salmon with Tuscan vegetables and risotto.

Bottom Right: Fresh chilean seabass with homemade gnocchi and grilled asparagus.

By Jared DuPree I’ve been looking forward to reviewing Cappeletti’s – I go often!

Recently we had a large gathering of family from out of town join us for one of our favorite restaurants in town. Cappeletti’s is owned by a husband and wife team, Lorena and Andres Cappeletti.

Originally from Argentina, Andres’ grandfather was born and raised in Trentino, Italy. His own father, Valeriano was raised with strong Italian traditions which got passed on to Andres. Although they are known for their authentic Italian cuisine, they offer an Argentinian flare such as their famous empanadas. “So many people asked for the empanadas we eventually placed them on the menu!” explains Lorena.

Family owned and injected with love of good Italian food, Andres and Lorena have been cooking since childhood, “Andres has been cooking homemade pasta since he was 12 years old and I’ve been making gnocchis since I was 8,” says Lorena.

Personally, I am a huge fan of their flat iron steak, empanadas and sea bass. Not only is the food well prepared, the atmosphere is peaceful and intimate. It’s not too stuffy where I can’t bring my kids, yet it has a particular charm with the antique pictures of ancestors

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on the wall, the bright Italian colors, and art provided by local artists.

Without going into too many details, I wanted to leave room for some pictures of the fabulous food they serve. The pictures speak for themselves! I would highly recommend Capeletti’s for family gatherings and the good old “date night!”

Photo by Mykals Photography For more information, visit www.cappelettisrestaurant.com 36 E. Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770 | (435) 986-4119

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SALADS

By SGHW Staff Spring is a great time to make the most of all the amazing produce summer has to offer. So, get creative! You can set up an awesome salad bar, so even your pickest eaters are happy, or arrange your salad on a fun platter to show off all those awesome toppings! Here’s some ideas to get you started: Pick some greens (put that iceberg lettuce back on the shelf-these greens are full of flavor and nutrients!) Personally, I like to mix 2 or 3 kinds together.

Spinach kale Romaine red or green leaf lettuce arugula butter lettuce spring mix lettuce Toss on some veggies! chopped tomatoes grape or cherry tomatoes sun dried tomatoes cucumber (with or without the peel) mushrooms peas carrots celery bell peppers olives avocado broccoli beets cauliflower radishes Choose a protein (try to avoid fried!

This is a healthy salad after all!) edamame quinoa kidney beans black beans garbanzo beans (chick peas) grilled chicken rotisserie chicken turkey grilled steak taco seasoned ground turkey tuna smoked salmon hard boiled eggs tofu cottage cheese 28 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

No salad is complete without some delicious fruit! raspberries blueberries strawberries raisins dried cranberries chopped apples pears grapes pomegranate seeds

And last, but not least, add some crunch. water chestnuts jicama sunflower seeds pumpkin seeds walnuts pecans sliced almonds

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By Kelly B. Kendall The sound of slamming metal doors with automatic locks is deafening. It’s a sound I will never get used, no matter how many times I enter to facilitate InsideOut Dad® classes. It is not only loud, it echoes through the concrete hallways like nothing I have ever heard outside of a jail. The sound is emphasized by the veracity of what it means to incarcerated dads who will enter the classroom from their cell block.

Teaching incarcerated fathers about the importance of engaging with their children has been one of the most exhilarating, rewarding, and exhausting experiences in my life. It has given me a weighty epiphany that, no matter our situation or life circumstances, we all have similar hopes and dreams, worries and concerns about our children. It is rarely so profound and raw as with incarcerated fathers who not able to see, interact, hug, provide for or protect their children.

According to the National Fatherhood Initiative, “2.8 million children in the U.S. have a parent in prison, and many more minors have experienced a father or mother in jail. Research results show that when a parent is incarcerated, the lives of their children are disrupted by separation from parents, severance from siblings, and displacement to different caregivers.”

Other statistics increase substantially for children of incarcerated parents, such as abuse, neglect, poverty, and violence. The social, economic, and emotional impacts of parents who are incarcerated are clearly suffered by the children, and the National Institute of Corrections noted that, “Parental arrest and confinement lead to stress, trauma, stigmatization, and separation problems for their children. In addition to the trauma of losing a parent to jail, children face implausible uncertainty in their living arrangements, relationships with loved ones, and family financial stability. Short-term coping responses and heavy stigma are common, both of which may lead to long-term emotional and behavioral challenges and as a result, the children often exhibit a broad variety of behavioral, emotional, health, and educational problems that are compounded by the pain of separation.” (LIS, Inc. for NIC, 2002, p.1).

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In addition, children of incarcerated parents are six times more likely than other children to be incarcerated at some point in their lives (Departments of Justice Appropriation Bill, Senate Report 106-404, 2001). The parents and children feel an incredible strain of separation from their families, however, parental contact can build supportive and healthy relationships that help both the parents and children, especially upon the offender’s reentry into the community.

InsideOut Dad® is focused on the “basics” including what it means to be a man and father. The key to developing good fathers is to first develop good men, which must come before focusing on fathering skills. The InsideOut Dad® program has been implemented locally at Purgatory Correction Facility, Kane County Jail, Iron County Jail and Beaver County Correctional Facility, and is also being facilitated in more than 25 state Departments of Corrections facilities and countless Federal of Bureau of Prison locations.

InsideOut Dad® is the nation’s only evidence-based fatherhood program developed specifically for incarcerated fathers. InsideOut Dad® connects inmate fathers to their families, helping to improve behavior while still incarcerated, and break the cycle of recidivism by developing pro-fathering attitudes, knowledge, and skills, along with strategies to prepare fathers for release. Incarcerated fathers get the tools they need to become more involved, responsible, and committed in the lives of their children—providing increased motivation for them to get out and stay out.

Interestingly, the annual cost of incarceration per inmate is $25,000$40,000 depending on the state. However, the cost for materials for a prison or jail to take one incarcerated father through the InsideOut Dad® program is as little as $60 per father, and it is making a difference in recidivism.

Prisoner reentry is an entirely different subject, however, it is a serious problem due to a lack of reentry education and coaching. Each year, more than 600,000 individuals return home from prison, which has profound consequences for the children of prisoners. Research reveals a number of interesting findings, including record numbers of prisoners

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returning home after longer terms behind bars with inadequate assistance to aid in their reintegration, both into the community and their families. Most prisoners have difficulties reconnecting with families, obtaining housing, and securing jobs. Many prisoners remain plagued by substance abuse and health problems upon reentry into the community, which leads to ‘revolving door incarceration’, where they return multiple times due to inadequate reintegration. The cycle of imprisonment is staggering, especially in minority men and poorer areas in urban communities that are already encountering enormous social and economic challenges and disadvantages.

Children with a parent behind bars are more likely to experience: Poverty, parental substance abuse, poor academic performance, mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and problem behaviors, including crime. The real victims and the forgotten are the children of the incarcerated. Many youth blame themselves for their parent being in prison, and somehow rationalize that if they would have done something different their parent wouldn’t have gone to jail. It takes a toll on their self-esteem, including sharing with their friends why their dad is not at home or why he doesn’t come to the elementary school ‘Dads and Donuts’ activity, ball games, theater productions, or weekend activities.

There are two goals with fatherhood education to incarcerated fathers: Connecting with their children, and reducing recidivism.

When a father engages with his children and really takes on the role of being a dad, he provides for them and protects them, and their paradigm is shifted from being selfish to selfless, and also means that they must get—and keep—a job, so they can put a roof over their children’s heads and food on the table, and also keep them busy so they are more likely to stay away from the type of activities that will land them back in the ‘slammer’.

There are few things in life that ‘really matter’, and those things REALLY matter. When they are taken away, we tend to want them even more, and even begin to crave them. At the end of the day, one of the most important things conveyed to the incarcerated fathers is simply hope. Hope for a brighter future, and hope for the opportunity to be a dad to their children.

About the Author

Kelly B. Kendall is the USU Fatherhood Education Coordinator in the School of Family, Consumer & Human Development & HealthyRelationshipsUtah.org. He is also the CEO of Practice Partners, LLC, V.P. of Health & Wellness Solutions, LLC, and teaches in the DSU School of Business & Communication as adjunct faculty. He is passionate about helping empower fathers to be great dads in the lives of their children. He loves to travel, mountain bike, write, humanitarian service where he and his wife are the founders of the non-profit, Socks for Souls; and he loves spending time with his wife, Colleen and family.

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The Magic of Dixie

Dixie State University invites you to D-Week 2018

By Hanna Pollock Balloons dot the campus, grassy areas are splashed with Dixie colors, and a red light cast from the “D” on Black Hill beams over St. George to announce the arrival of Dixie State University’s D-Week. “The Magic of Dixie,” which is this year’s theme, will begin April 6.

Dixie State’s campus will host a variety of unique traditions and exciting activities to spread the Dixie Magic to the Dixie State and St. George communities for the 104th anniversary of D-Week, a tradition akin to Homecoming Week that began more than a century ago in 1914.

New to the D-Week lineup this year, the Movie in the Park event gets a head start on the festivities the Friday before D-Week, April 6.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a good flick. The movie starts at dusk at the park on the Innovation Plaza South Field.

The fun continues as DSU celebrates Brooks’ birthday on Monday, April 9. An evening full of Dixie Spirit, the party will feature tasty food from local food trucks that will be parked north of the DSU Encampment Mall from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets to sample the various cuisine are available for free at the event.

One of D-Week’s most popular events, the D-Queen Pageant, features talented DSU students bringing their talents into the spotlight as they compete for the coveted crown and title of D-Queen. The pageant begins at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, in the Cox Performing Arts

Center, and admission is $10.

As the week progresses, be sure to bring family, friends, and everyone you know to make history by participating in a record-breaking event at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, on DSU’s Encampment Mall. Students and the community will come together to put Dixie in the books for eating the most donuts together.

Gear up for the weekend by watching or participating in one of D-Week’s most anticipated events: The Great Race. Dating back to the 1960s, the race has evolved from a bike race to a 10-person relay through town to the relay across the Dixie State campus it became 17 years ago. The high-energy course involves running, swimming, biking, scootering, and trudging through a mud pit. Winners of The Great Race claim the coveted trophy and get their name engraved on the corresponding plaque. Registration is open to all ages, and community members are encouraged to participate. The race starts at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13, from Legend Solar Stadium.

After the race, head down to DSU’s South Encampment Mall for the celebratory D-Week Carnival. Food, treats, and games are free for the whole family.

D-Day, or the Saturday of D-Week, will kick off on April 14 with the well-known tradition of whitewashing the “D” on Black Hill. Students and community members meet on the hill at 8 a.m. Join in on the singing of the school song

before adding a fresh coat of paint to the beloved “D” overlooking Dixie and enjoying breakfast afterward.

D-Day continues with Evening of Dixie at 7 p.m. in the Stephen & Marcia Wade Alumni House. As part of the celebratory evening, alumni and friends will honor four distinguished alumni.

D-Week comes to an end on Saturday night with a tradition dating back to before electricity.

The glowing-red lights on the “D” on Black Hill will be replaced with firelight to honor when the Dixie State community lit the “D” on fire once a year on D-Week’s final night.

Don’t miss the opportunity to show your Dixie Spirit by joining in the tradition of D-Week this April and celebrating The Magic of Dixie.

For more information on D-Week, please visit dixie.edu/dweek. Event location, venues, dates and times may be subject to change.

About the Author Hanna Pollock is a student journalist at Dixie State University studying media studies. She is an intern in the DSU Marketing & Communication office, an anchor and copy editor for the Dixie Sun News, a resident assistant for university housing, and a tutor at the writing center.

She came from Stansbury Park to pursue her degree while enjoying the outdoor activities and warm weather.

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OLD AND NEW, TRIED AND TRUE

Local business has served the Intermountain West for eight decades, still going strong Harold Jones started Jones Paint & Glass in 1938 after his parents, believing in his vision, took out a $300 loan for Harold, using their furniture as collateral. Eighty years later, Jones Paint & Glass has grown from the modest one-man-show it was eight decades ago into a flourishing company serving the Intermountain West.

With seven locations, well over 200 employees, and a loyal customer base built primarily by positive referrals, Jones Paint & Glass still holds true to Harold’s philosophy of providing outstanding customer service.

Harold’s grandson, David Jones, who is the current President of Jones Paint & Glass, now runs Jones Paint & Glass. Their St. George location was opened in 1978 with just four employees. Today there are 98 employees who specialize in a variety of services.

Jones Paint & Glass may be best known as a top quality supplier for window products.

Jones is the manufacturer of their own designs of vinyl windows and sliding patio doors made in Provo, Utah. These products are well known for high-energy efficiency and affordability. Jones Paint & Glass is also the distributor of Andersen and Marvin Wood Windows and Doors, the leaders in the industry.

To complete the full home package for homeowners and builders, Jones Paint & Glass offers a full array of pre-hung exterior and interior doors to include the trim and hardware packages. Jones Paint & Glass of St. George is beginning construction this spring on a new building at 551 East Tabernacle that will help expand those offerings even more. And yes, they provide and install garage doors too—their door production staff and garage door installers have years of experience and expertise.

Whether you’re looking to revamp your home or office’s curb appeal or simply looking to enhance the look you already have, Jones Paint & Glass windows and doors can help turn your vision into a reality. Their glass is not only beautiful, but also energy efficient—meaning you can get the look you want while cutting your energy bills.

Jones Paint & Glass is also heavily involved in Commercial Construction in the community, providing aluminum storefront windows and entry doors for many of the businesses, schools, and churches in the area.

And don’t forget their slogan, “When you Hear the Crash, Think of Jones Paint & Glass”. They are ready to help you replace your broken windows at your home or office and are the experts when it comes to replacing or repairing your windshield or other automotive glass.

They also provide the finishing touches to help beautify your home. For custom mirrors and shower doors, call Jones Paint & Glass. And, after your new windows are installed, they feature Hunter Douglas blinds with full service, repair and installation services. And last but not least....

At Jones Paint & Glass, they carry the most trusted interior paint brands in the paint industry. Whether you’re getting prepared to redecorate your home or you need to revamp the interior look of your business, they can find the perfect brand and style of paint for you.

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We most often think of the American Red Cross when a hurricane hits the Eastern United States, or when there is an earthquake, mudslide, or fire in California. You may hear about them when there is a publicized need for blood nationally.

The Red Cross is seemingly everywhere when need is the most critical and where suffering is the greatest. But who helps us here in St. George both to prepare for and deal with a disaster?

For over 100 years, the Red Cross has been helping with disasters small and large, not only nationally, but also in Washington County and many other counties throughout the state.

Thankfully, we haven’t seen major disasters lately in St. George, but regardless, the Red Cross is here to save and preserve.

If we think about it, we have seen them in action locally – after the floods in Hilldale several years back, after the Brianhead fire last summer, and whenever a fire drives a family from their home – our local Red Cross responds. In 2017, the Red Cross responded to 9 single family home fires by providing a place for the family to stay and making sure that their needs were met during the crisis.

One single mother who was made homeless along with her two daughters because of a sudden fire, said this to a Red Cross volunteer: “I’m doing better. It’s been a long road, but I’m grateful for people like you who have helped me through this.”

Red Cross volunteers are here not only to respond after a disaster, but are working to help you prepare for and prevent disasters too. Over the last 8 months, Red Cross volunteers have placed 204 smoke alarms in homes in Southern Utah as part of their Home Fire Safety Awareness work, developed 68 “Homes Made Safer” plans, led a number of “Pillowcase Projects” in local elementary schools, and conducted multiple “Hands Only CPR” trainings.

This year you’ll not only see Red Cross volunteers in many of the local parades riding in awesome ERV’s (emergency response vehicles), but you’ll likely also see us walking your neighborhood to promote Home Fire Safety and installing smoke alarms, conducting blood drives, or speaking in your child’s elementary school on our Pillowcase Project. Come join us in our next activity! Be a part of the lifesaving work of the American Red Cross.

We all either receive those phone calls or know of someone who gets called by the Red Cross to come and help the local and national need by donating blood. The local blood collection operation is fantastic! Considering the size of our community population, we have thousands of amazing dedicated blood donors. In 2017, the Red Cross coordinated 286 blood drives, with hundreds of sponsoring organizations like church groups, schools, businesses, and clubs. Through those 286 blood drives, we collected 9,168 units of lifesaving blood! The need for blood is constant – please consider becoming a blood donor. Stay connected by downloading the blood donor app, or find a list of community blood drives at www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass.

Please reach out and be a part of the lifesaving work of the American Red Cross! For Humanitarian Services contact George Colson (435) 879-9033.

For Blood Services contact Scott Brown (435) 669-4636. Also visit www.redcross.org for more info.

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International Travel What You Need to Know

By Brad Stapley, PharmD Cold temperatures are a distant memory, school is almost out for the year, and it is time to relax and enjoy the warm, sunny weather of a tropical location. If your summer plans include international travel, we have some guidelines that may help your preparation.

Spending time overseas this summer?

Follow these tips to reduce your risk of getting sick abroad.

• The Center for Disease Control recommends that you visit your doctor or travel medicine specialist ideally 4-6 weeks before your trip, to get any vaccines or medicines that you may need. Each destination has its own specific recommendations so check with the CDC for necessary precautions.

• Contact your physician, clinic or pharmacist 72 hours in advance so they can order and receive the necessary vaccinations.

• Set an appointment so you don’t miss getting your travel vaccines in time for optimum protection.

• Check for current travel health notices. These notices will inform you about health issues related to any disease outbreaks, special event or large gatherings, and post natural disaster concerns at your destination.

• Pack a travel health kit. Your kit should include prescription(s) and over-the-counter medicines (enough to last your whole trip, plus a little extra), alcohol-based sanitizer, firstaid supplies, health insurance card, and insect repellent. Don’t forget to add an anti-diarrheal and antacid. You should also have a copy of your prescriptions just in case you are delayed.

Planning ahead can help you reduce your risk of getting sick or hurt while traveling.

During your trip Contaminated Food: Many travel destinations may have contaminated food or drinks.

These items can cause traveler’s diarrhea and other diseases. Reduce your risk of contamination by eating only food that is cooked and served hot. Only drink water sodas, or sports drinks that are bottled and sealed or very hot coffee or tea.

Sunscreen: Protect yourself from the sun by wearing an SPF 15 or higher sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UV rays when enjoying outdoor activities, such as spending time on the beach, hiking, or swimming in a pool.

Insect bites: There are many popular summer vacation spots that still have a risk of the Zika virus. Zika is primarily spread by mosquitoes. The CDC recommends that travelers take great care to protect themselves from mosquito bites. On exposed skin, use an EPA-registered insect repellent with one of the following active ingredients: DEET, 40 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, or 2-undecanone.

Don’t assume that the bug repellent will be available at your destination. Pack plenty for the duration of your stay.

Always apply sunscreen first, then your EPA-registered insect repellent After your trip If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. Tell your medical provider about your travel, including where you went and what you did. Make sure to tell you doctor if you were bitten, scratched or injured, and if you were around any sick people while traveling. Your doctor will need this information to exclude certain infections and avoid unnecessary testing.

Remember, your pharmacist is your most accessible medical professional.

Online Resources www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov/travel

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Up until recently, when conservative treatments such as physical therapy, chiropractic care, medications, and epidural injections failed to provide relief of symptoms, lumbar decompressive surgery was the next option for treatment. Now, the Superion implant by Vertiflex is potentially a great option for patients wanting to avoid major surgery.

Spinal stenosis occurs when there is narrowing in the spinal canal, causing pressure against the spinal nerves within the back. It can be caused by arthritis, intervertebral disc bulges, and growth of a ligament inside the spine. Spinal stenosis can lead to several symptoms that can make walking and standing miserable. Some of the most common symptoms people can feel, include: pain, weakness, and heaviness felt in the low back, hips, thighs and/or legs. Usually the symptoms get worse with standing and walking, and are relieved when bending forward or sitting. People who suffer from spinal stenosis often find relief when shopping by bending forward and leaning on the shopping cart while walking. The Superion implant has

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been designed to treat patients who get relief from their symptoms when bending or sitting, and can help them avoid decompressive surgery.

The surgery required to place the Superion implant is a minimally invasive, outpatient surgery, allowing for the patient to go home immediately following the procedure. The implant is placed between the spinous processes of the vertebrae, at the level of the lumbar stenosis.

This is done in a very minimally invasive manner, with a small one-inch incision and a cannula about the size of a dime. Special minimally invasive tools are used to put the implant in place, through the small cannula, not requiring any muscles or bones to be cut. By placing the implant in this manner, patients can expect minimal pain and a speedy recovery. When deployed, the implant causes a distraction of the spinous processes, leading to opening of the central canal and relieving the stenosis. This is similar to when the patient gets relief of symptoms when bending or sitting.

The implant is left in place and the incision closed. The entire procedure typically takes about 30 minutes.

The Superion implant has a success rate of greater than 80% for relief of the symptoms caused by stenosis—better than traditional surgery. The complication rate from the procedure is also much lower. If the implant does not resolve the symptoms as planned, traditional surgery can still be performed, if needed. Therefore, if the stenosis does not improve, or if the condition worsens, the implant does not inhibit major surgery, if warranted.

The physicians at Southwest Spine and Pain were chosen to be the first physicians in the state of Utah trained to perform the Superion implant procedure, and have successfully placed the implant in more patients than any other practice in this region of the country. If you have questions regarding this procedure, or any other pain complaints, the Board certified physicians at Southwest Spine and Pain Treatment Center are ready and willing to help.

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By Holly O’Keefe Cycling has long been perceived as a male sport. For years, bicycles were designed for men, and women just had to learn to be somewhat uncomfortable. Group rides were dominated by men, and it wasn’t always a welcome space for women.

That has changed.

Angie Anderson, founder of Women Ride, and Megan Andersen, Liv Ambassador, are changing the face of cycling for women in Southern Utah. They are at the forefront of this culture shift by showing leadership and creating an environment in which women’s cycling can thrive.

Liv Cycling makes bicycles and riding gear for women. From the ground up, they have a team of designers and engineers who carefully craft every aspect and each angle to specifically fit the female anatomy.

Not long after Liv was introduced in St. George at Rapid Cycling, Megan Andersen joined the Liv family as the Southern Utah Ambassador. “Liv is the first cycling brand completely dedicated to women. Cycling can be intimidating. As an ambassador, I am here to help welcome women into the sport and make it fun.”

And Megan has done that. She shares her passion for cycling openly. When it comes to time spent on a bicycle, triathlon is her first love. “Six years ago I crossed the finish line of my first triathlon and discovered a passionate way of how I want to live my life. This sport is not perfect, easy, or one dimensional, but rather a collage of challenges, techniques, strengths and weaknesses that meld together to form a beautiful piece of art that is unique to you,” says Andersen.

She inspires those around her and encourages women to take the first step on a bicycle.

Angie Anderson shares that passion.

She saw a need in St. George and started a mountain bike club for women— Women Ride. Although she dreamed and planned the club for several months before the official launch, it wasn’t until About the Author September 2017 that she hosted her first Holly O’Keefe is an owner club ride. And since then, women have of Rapid Cycling and board member of Southern Utah been showing up.

Bicycle Alliance.

“Women Ride is a place for women to ride together, to encourage each other, to teach each other,” Anderson says. “I can go out and ride with a group of guys and learn visually, and see what they are doing, but to have a woman explain something to me that makes sense as a woman, opens up a whole new world of understanding and skill. Women also like to ride with other women because it is easy. We are social, and cycling is a social sport. It isn’t intimidating to ride with other women. It is fun to ride, stop and talk, and then start riding again.”

Southern Utah is home to world-class mountain biking. “We are lucky to have so many awesome trails so close to us. If you don’t know where the trails are, it is intimidating to go and explore on your own,” Anderson explains. Women Ride provides an opportunity for women to meet up and explore together. The club provides a network of women with similar interests to reach out to for support and company.

The network Women Ride provides is especially beneficial for women who are new to the sport. “We are another resource to go to ask questions and get feedback. Women love to talk to each other and learn from each other’s experiences. We want to get recommendations before we invest in something as important as a bicycle,” Anderson says. Women Ride club members do receive a discount at Rapid Cycling, one of the club sponsors.

Women Ride hosts weekly group rides for club members. They also host open rides for women who want to get a feel for the group.

They host regular skills clinics, maintenance clinics and social events.

More information is available at womenrideutah.com.

The key for women who want to ride bicycles is to jump in. You will feel better physically and mentally, and make good friends. It doesn’t get better than that.

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By David Cordero The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce has challenged its members to the three-month Healthy Business Challenge.

Collaborating with Intermountain LiVe Well Center in St. George, the Healthy Business Challenge provides the opportunity for participants to kick off 2018 with a fresh start to their health and fitness.

While there are many facets to this campaign, the idea is simple.

Businesses with strong, healthy employees tend to miss less work, be more productive while at work, and convey a better image of their company to the outside world.

About the Authors The Healthy Business Challenge is attractive for anyone who is David Cordero is the Director looking for support, education, a plan for improvement, and an increased of Membership at the St. sense of wellbeing. Weekly Saturday events and monthly nutritional George Area Chamber of lectures provide opportunities for people to increase their knowledge Commerce. In addition, he has been a professional writer and and strength. editor for nearly two decades.

At the end of the challenge, during the April 4 Chamber Inspiration Contact him with questions Lunch, winners will be announced for the following participants: about Chamber membership at • Those who lost the most amount of weight david@stgeorgechamber.com or call him at 435-628-1650 • Lost the most fat mass Ext. 3.

• Gained the most muscle • The business that did the best collectively Although the contest lasts just three months, the healthy business theme carries on throughout the year. The Chamber hosts a spring and fall golf league. With 12 picturesque golf courses in Southern Utah and several others that are less than an hour away, golf and business go hand in hand. Golf isn’t merely a leisure sport. It’s a networking opportunity of the modern workforce, a fluid venue where connections are developed and business gets done.

In addition to the joy of being outdoors and connecting with other business professionals, studies show that exercising with others in the fresh air can help you stay calmer and help combat the stresses of work life. Golf can help you get active, stay in shape, lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease. Thus, research shows it may help you live longer.

The Chamber’s spring league lasts during peak season of March-June and teams travel weekly to a different City of St. George course, playing 9-holes with a different golf team each week. The fall golf league goes from September to November at Washington City’s Green Spring Golf Course, with its signature holes 5 and 6 that have golfers shooting (and sometimes cursing) across red rock ravines, all set against the stunning backdrop of Pine Valley Mountain.

During the summer months when it’s too hot for outdoor recreation, the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Dixie Regional Medical Center and Southwest Utah Public Health Department, recognize restaurants that offered healthy entrée options by awarding them the “Good For You Dixie” seal of approval. In addition to encouraging members to eat healthier, the program conveys the importance of supporting local restaurants and eateries during the non-peak tourist season.

Consider Chamber membership a part of an overall fitness plan for your business. By becoming a member you enjoy the camaraderie of other folks seeking growth in their business. Your business will also be exposed to more potential clients because of your landing page on our website, which attracts more than 300,000 unique visitors per year. Add in free advertising to our member to member newsletter, free ribbon cuttings, a listing in our annual Area Guide, and so much more. It makes sense to get your business in the best shape possible with the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce.

Make the easy decision and go to www.joinchamber.com today and take an important step in improving your business’ wellbeing.

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By Dr. Greg Taylor Chances are, at one time or another, you have had this thought. Whether it’s an inconvenient, emergent pit stop on the side of the highway, a little leak as you are running to the bathroom, poor sleep quality because of frequent urination at night, or significant leakage requiring pads.

A surprising number of adult women suffer from these problems. Urologists are just the sort of people who can help with these problems.

Most female urinary problems include urinary frequency (going to the bathroom often), urgency (needing to hustle to the bathroom), incontinence (leakage), and bladder infections (UTIs). There are several steps you can take to fix these problems on your own without a doctor. These include drinking more water rather than other beverages that irritate the bladder (Table 1) and doing pelvic strengthening exercises (Kegel exercises). Maintenance of optimal body weight helps prevent urinary incontinence.

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Caffeine Spicy foods Citrus juices

If you avoid bladder irritants and have done Kegel exercises faithfully, and you still suffer from bladder problems, then a visit to the urologist will help. You will maximize your visit if you bring a fluid intake diary About the Author Dr. Taylor is a board-certified and a bladder diary to the office. The fluid intake diplomate of the American Board diary is simply a record of type and quantity of of Urology, and a member of the fluid intake and the time you drank it during 24 American Urologic Association. consecutive hours. On a separate paper, record the He received a resident research bladder activity for the same 24 hour period. It is award in 2006 for work done regarding testosterone deficiency most helpful if you indicate the time of voiding, and replacement in older male. amount voided, and associated symptoms of He has published articles in the urgency or signs of urinary incontinence.

Journal of Urology and other At the urology office, a urine sample will be peer-reviewed journals. He tested for infection and microscopic blood or other enjoys spending time with his family in the beautiful outdoors abnormalities. A physical examination will define of Southern Utah. vaginal, bladder, and urethral health. Specialized diagnostic testing to assess bladder dynamics (CMG) can also be performed in the office. Non-invasive ultrasound may be done to verify proper bladder emptying.

Depending on your particular circumstance, the appropriate course will be discussed. For overactive bladder, options include dietary or fluid modification, timed voiding, and oral medication. If these measures are not successful, then there are other options such as Botox injection into the bladder wall or stimulation of the nerves that control bladder function.

If vaginal health needs improvement, options include vaginal creams, tablets, or rings. Another option is Mona Lisa Touch Laser. This utilizes the same fractionated CO2 technology which has been applied to facial skin. With 3 pain-free treatments lasting only 5 minutes each, vaginal tissue becomes healthier.The laser promotes production of collagen and other cellular products.

In answer to the question “Is it normal for my bladder to run (ruin) my life?,” I tell you it does not have to be! If you suffer from bladder problems, take the measures you can do on your own. If this does not produce the desired result, then obtain a referral to a urologist. Through one or more of the methods described above, we will most likely be able to significantly improve your urinary quality of life.

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RED MOLES

Should I be Worried?

By Dr. Benjamin Carter, MD

I recently had the pleasure of seeing a woman in my clinic for a complaint of “red moles.” This woman was now in her 60s and had noted a slow increase in the number of “red moles” she had on her body. These spots seemed to show up everywhere. She had them on her arms, her back, her abdomen and now her face. She was slightly worried about the possibility of cancer, but noted because they had been there so long she thought this unlikely. She was very concerned about the new “red moles” on her face. For her, these were large and About the Author unsightly red spots and she wanted to know what could Dr. Benjamin Carter was raised in St. George and be done to treat them. attended Dixie College and the After a thorough skin examination, we visited about University of Utah (Spanish her diagnosis of cherry angiomas. Angiomas are a major) prior to moving to very common skin lesion. They affect both males and Milwaukee, Wisconsin for females equally. They can occur as early as adolescence medical school. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin but are much more common in adulthood. They are (2002-2006) where he was one of the most common types of acquired skin lesions, recognized for his academic usually occurring on the trunk and extremities. They excellence with his election to present as bright red, flat to dome-shaped bumps on the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor the skin which leads people to believe they are “red Society in 2005. He completed dermatology residency training moles.” Rather than being made up of mole cells, these at the Medical College of “red moles” are collections of small blood vessels giving Wisconsin (2007-2010). Dr. them there bright red or purple appearance. They Carter practices general medical can be subject to hormonal influences and are noted and surgical dermatology. He commonly during pregnancy. Rarely will they resolve enjoys evaluating and treating children and adults for all spontaneously. manner of skin conditions.

Cherry angiomas are benign, and have no potential Whether it is warts, rashes or to turn into skin cancer. No treatment is necessary, but skin cancer Dr. Carter will for cherry angiomas that are being rubbed on clothing work hard to provide you or hit with a hair brush, treatment for symptomatic with personalized up to date dermatologic care. He currently relief can be of benefit. For angiomas that are resides in Santa Clara, Utah cosmetically bothersome, removal can be achieved with and is married to Janae. They shave removal, freezing, electrocautery or laser. have five children. Ben enjoys For my patient, I elected to use the Vbeam Perfecta spending time with his family at home and in the outdoors.

Laser. Laser technology is generally based on the target you are aiming to treat. Each laser has a different target with some being capable of treating more than one. The Vbeam Perfecta laser is designed to treat vascular (superficial blood vessel) lesions and some pigmented (brown sunspots) lesions. It is known as a pulse dye laser and its wavelength is ideally suited for cherry angiomas and other small blood vessel lesions. It works by targeting hemoglobin in the blood, heating it up to a temperature that effectively cauterizes the small blood vessels from the inside out. It requires no anesthesia, as there is little to no pain associated with the treatment. The cherry angiomas will turn a dark gray color and then resolve like a bruise over the next 1-2 weeks, leaving no evidence of the angioma and no scarring. The Vbeam also allows for large areas and numerous cherry angiomas to be treated quickly and safely in a short period of time.

My patient subsequently reported complete resolution of all of her cherry angiomas without scarring. She noted a minor amount of itching during and for a few minutes after the procedure, but otherwise had no discomfort associated with the treatment.

If you are tired of your “red mole” please give our office a call at (435) 628-6466 to schedule an evaluation today.

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Fevers, lingering coughs and sniffles, infections – as a parent, | C Uwe’ve L T all U been R E there. You most likely will make a lot of trips to the doctor as your child grows and develops. Whatever the severity or Wbe, E Lit’sLalways N E Sa Sgood idea to put outcome |may your child’s health and well being in the hands of trusted professionals to help identify risks and implement preventative measures.

The pediatricians at Intermountain Redrock Pediatrics specialize in care for infants, children, and adolescents up to age 21. They offer a broad range of services, and provide personalized, compassionate care.

Their pediatricians treat and specialize in all types of pediatric care from Well-Child visits, growth and development checks, and immunizations, to behavioral conditions, ADHD, Ear, nose and throat issues, Gastroenterology, as well as other chronic medical conditions.

Dr. Adrianne Walker-Jenkins,MD is one of Redrock Pediatrics well known and loved practioners. Dr. Walker graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine, and has been practicing in St. George for over 10 years. The majority of patients who Dr. Walker sees are for well-child visits, but with the recent, aggressive flu season, Dr. Walker estimates that since November, she saw on average two to three children a day who were stricken with Influenza A (H3N2). She stresses that immunizations and sanitation are key to prevent contracting and spreading the flu. “H3N2 has been difficult to get a good immune response from the vaccine,” she says.

“Because of this, you should be more vigilant in washing your hands – wash them a lot – and don’t let your kids go to school if they have a fever.”

Although the number of flu cases seems to be going down, another illness is taking its place – RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). RSV mainly strikes the young. For most children, this common virus causes nothing more than symptoms of a cold. However, for infants, children younger than two years old, and children with weakened immune systems, the effects can be more severe. In these cases, they are more prone to get the infection in their lungs, which becomes more concerning as it affects their breathing and eating capabilities. Dr. Walker shares that there is no vaccine for RSV, so prevention by frequent hand washing and avoiding contact with other sick children is so important in protecting your child from contracting RSV and other illnesses.

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Redrock Pediatrics is happy to announce that Dr. Adrianne WalkerJenkins has returned to full-time practice for new and returning patients. Call to schedule an appointment: (435) 251-2740.

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Well-Child Visits Your child will have well visits according to the following schedule: • Within 1-2 days after leaving the hospital at birth • 2 weeks • 2 months • 4 months • 6 months • 9 months • 12 months • 15 months • 18 months • 24 months • Annually between the ages of 3 and 18 years Each visit will include: • Age appropriate screening questions (relating to lead exposure, tuberculosis risk, and fluoride) • A full physical examination • Developmental Screening • Any needed immunizations • Tracking growth and development • Providing information on health and safety issues • Discussing nutrition and physical fitness • Providing guidance and answering your questions In addition, some visits include: • Laboratory screening (lead and hemoglobin levels) • Autism Screening at 18 and 24 months of age • Hearing screening • Vision screening • Other testing as needed

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Southern Utah Welcomes New Riverfront Medical Center St. George Eye Center occupies new office space

By St. George Eye Center

Artist’s Rendering St. George Eye Center is expanding their office space at the new Riverfront Medical Center located at 617 East Riverside Drive. The first building in the Riverfront Medical Center campus is 57,000sf and is the new home for St. George Eye Center, Desert Pain Specialists, Southern Utah ENT, and other medical office tenants. It is the largest medical facility (besides the Intermountain Healthcare campus) in Southern Utah. St. George Eye Center will be occupying 9,000sf of prime office space on the first floor. The building is three stories and is tilt-up concrete construction. With ample parking and easy access, the building was designed to improve the patient experience and allow St. George Eye Center to provide more timely service and efficiencies for their patients.

The new space for St. George Eye Center, located at 617 East Riverside Drive, will triple their current space and allow for better patient processes and service. With the expansion comes added services with the addition of two new members to their staff. First is Doctor Nicholas Behunin, a fellowship trained eye surgeon and Cornea Specialist. Originally from Price, Utah, Doctor Behunin attended and graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2013, having 54 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

over 5 years of diverse experience, especially in ophthalmology. He later served his residency at the University of Pennsylvania and became fellowshipped trained at the Kellogg Eye Center, Michigan Medicine, located at the University of Michigan.

Also joining St. George Eye Center is Sherine Smith as a physician’s assistant. According to Snow Slade, MD, “Sherine is one of only a Sherine Smith handful of physician’s assistants who is specifically trained in ophthalmology. There were only five two years ago, so we are proud to have one of the few physician’s assistants specializing in ophthalmology. She also speaks Spanish, which is an added bonus to our St. George Eye Center to assist the underserved Hispanic community.”

This eco-friendly building is like no other medical facility in Southern Utah. The design takes in to account the patient experience,

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providing easy in and out traffic flows, with ample parking and soothing landscaping.

The patient-flow design will maximize the patient-centric focus, and will account for future population growth in the county.

Inside the offices of St. George Eye Center you will find photos from their recent humanitarian efforts taken during multiple trips to various third world countries around the world offering eye care and surgery for those in need.

To find out more about St. George Eye Center call 435-628-4507 or go to http://www.stgec.com/.

New Address: 6 17 East Riverside Drive, Suite 101 St. George, UT 84790

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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

By Dr. Todd Parry If you experience numbness and tingling in your hand, especially at night, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. This nerve compression at the wrist can cause weakness of grip and pinch, as well as clumsiness with manipulating small objects.

The median nerve travels from the forearm into your hand through a “tunnel” in your wrist. The bottom and sides of this tunnel are made up by the carpal, or wrist, bones. The roof of this tunnel is made of a dense tissue band called the transverse carpal ligament. When this tunnel gets too narrow, it’s like wearing a belt that is too tight. The nerve is getting squeezed and it is unhappy.

Nerves are very sensitive and when pressed upon, can cause numbness or pain.

This tunnel can be made tighter by arthritis, tendon swelling, injury and/or repetitive activities.

How is it Diagnosed?

Several quick physical tests that are done in the office can usually tell if symptoms are caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.

Occasionally, a nerve conduction study is in order to see if the nerve may be getting pinched higher up as it exits out of the neck (cervical radiculopathy).

When relief is not gained through these measures, it may be necessary to perform surgery to enlarge the carpal tunnel. This is done by cutting (releasing) the ligament, which increases the size of the carpal tunnel and takes the pressure off the nerve.

The endoscopic method allows this release to be done through a small incision at the base of the wrist. The camera and fiber optic cable provide an inside view of the carpal tunnel and allow it to be safely released from the inside-out. This procedure is usually made pain-free by a local anesthetic injected into the arm and can be performed in an outpatient facility.

Endoscopic Advantages This minimally invasive technique provides many benefits over the open surgical procedure including early return to daily activities and work, improved cosmetic appearance, faster recovery time and less scarring.

After Surgery After surgery, your symptoms may be relieved immediately or in a short period of time. If the pressure has been severe and ignored for a prolonged period of time, then a full recovery may not occur. After the procedure, you are allowed to use your fingers and hand right away, letting pain be your guide.

About the Author Dr. Parry specializes in the treatment of a variety of orthopaedic conditions and performs several orthopaedic procedures including: Total Knee Replacements – Tension Based Balancing; Total Hip Replacements – Anterior or Posterior Approach; Knee Ligament Reconstruction; Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair or Reconstruction; Joint Injections (Lubricating Shot vs PRP vs Stem Cell)

Should you See your Doctor?

If you are having numbness or pain into your fingers with sleep, driving, sewing or talking on the phone, schedule an appointment.

A good nights sleep and better finger dexterity may be a quick procedure away.

How it is Treated?

Mild cases can be treated by applying a brace, which immobilizes the wrist.

This immobilization, as well as antiinflammatory medicines (like ibuprofen), can decrease the inflammation of the tissues. In some cases, steroid injections into the wrist can also be helpful.

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Cancer diagnostic tools and life-saving treatments are ever evolving, improving, and changing. Technology and research have made it possible to diagnose and treat almost any type of cancer out there. Lives are being lengthened as a result.

Though truly miraculous, these lifesaving measures come with a price that only those who have undergone treatment can fully comprehend. Though their lives are being spared, many of them suffer from the after-effects of the very treatments that have prolonged their lives. They are now living with chronic pain.

Though cancer warriors are grateful for the extension of life, the reality is, many of them now live a life where chronic pain is a constant companion, usually caused by nerve damage due to the many chemotherapy and radiation treatments they received. What killed the “bad” cells, also damaged many “good” cells, including nerves. This nerve damage causes dysfunction and pain of the peripheral nerves and is called “neuropathy”.

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Thankfully, many have found relief with Calmare Pain Therapy Treatment. Calmare is a non-invasive treatment that involves the placement of surface electrodes on areas of pain. A specific “no pain” signal is transmitted to the brain the very same way pain travels, giving the brain the ability to re-write the neurosignature and thereby change the brain and nerve system, with regard to pain.

Those who have experienced Calmare have found it to be very effective at relieving them of their chronic nerve pain. The neuropathy pain or other symptoms are reduced visit by visit, until maximum relief is achieved. “We are 90% effective in seeing significant reduction in symptoms of neuropathy with Calmare,” says Dr. Ward Wagner of Dixie Chiropractic.

Another benefit to Calmare is its method of administration. It is a biophysical, as opposed to biochemical, treatment, so there is no risk of further damage to the body’s tissues, and no chance of addiction, as there would be with pain med opioids. No one wants to regain their life only to lose it again to a drug addiction.

Calmare also works well for those who have pain caused by cancer itself. For these people, the day-to-day pain can be constant and unrelenting. Many struggle to find ways to relieve their daily pain without popping pills. Calmare offers a solution.

Those who are fighting cancer or who have won their battle want nothing more than to live a long, full, active life. They don’t want chronic pain to prevent them from experiencing all life has to offer. Calmare can give them this opportunity.

If you or someone you love is struggling with chronic pain as a result of chemo or cancer, contact Dixie Chiropractic, located at 10 North 400 East in St. George, Utah, for more information. Their office can be reached at 435-673-1443, or you can visit their website at dixiechiro.com for more info.

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Inspired HealthCARE Harvard Business School

By J.R. Martin, Alive & Well Mobile Medicine Hello Harvard Business school and fellow entrepreneurs. I am excited to share this message. In preparing for this article, I thought about the things that have helped form me into who I am today.

One of the events that helped form me is the Iron Man Triathlon.

Now, I am not a particularly great athlete, but I was intrigued by the event. The event is crazy. It consists of a 2.4-mile swim, then a 112mile bike ride, and concludes with a 26.2-mile run. Before I started that event, I made a commitment. I decided that I was not going to quit. I realized that I could get pulled off the course if I didn’t make a “check point” that disqualifies participants who do not reach a certain point by a certain time. I also realized that officials could pull me off the course for health concerns. However, I was determined that otherwise I would just keep going.

What really scared me was the swim. I am terrible in water. I always have been. When I was a kid, my swim instructor threw us all in the deep end of the pool. Then, our instructor would have us tread water until we sank. Then as I was sinking, I would see a big hook come fish me out of the water.

Prior to the big event, I had participated in other smaller triathlons. I was usually one of the last people out of the water. I remember on one occasion I was standing at the water’s edge and people were looking at me. In vain I thought, “I must be looking pretty fit.” Then my friend walked over to me and said, “Hey knot head your wetsuit is on backwards!” Besides all these issues, I wet the bed until I was much older. Needless to say, water has always been a challenge for me.

On the day of the event I was elated. One of my mantras was “Just get out of the water.” So, when I got out of the water ahead of schedule and realized I was still alive, the adrenalin was pumping. I jumped on my bike and I was so happy I could not throttle back. I was passing cyclists left and right. Then suddenly at mile 6 I heard a snap and my back tire froze. I got off my bike to discover my derailleur had snapped in half. My heart sank. I thought, “Crap am I done?” A technician examined the bike and said the only thing we can do is remove the derailleur and cut the chain to one gear. What do you want to do?

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there are two major hills left. One hill is called “The Wall” and another has a nickname I can’t mention here-- I would have to climb that one twice. My mind then found its way back to my prior commitment: Do not quit. I had not been pulled off the course by an official and I had not missed a checkpoint. So, I said, “Cut the chain.”

The technician cut the chain and placed it snugly on a middle gear.

Off I went. It was a long day. Somehow, I made each checkpoint.

Somehow, I avoided being pulled off the course. Sixteen hours later and eight pounds lighter, I crossed the finish line. I completed the Iron Man. I believe I inherited the spirit of persistence from my Dad, the late Jerry R. Martin, M.D. My dad wrote his own obituary and stated “I will make house calls to the end.” I remember a classic black doctor’s bag that he carried from house to house.

My dad loved his patients and his patients loved him. As a little kid I would follow him around and watch him as he would suture up a chin on the football field or examine a newborn at someone’s house. The cost for a visit to his clinic was $5.00 and it included everything.

My dad taught me a couple of lessons: He said that people will tell you what is wrong with them if you listen long enough. Dad also encouraged me to call patients the next day. When I asked him, “Why would I call them back the next day?” he looked at me perplexed and said, “You call them because you care.”

I am a medical provider myself.

I have worked in primary care, pediatrics, orthopedics and in the emergency department.

While working in the emergency department I realized that about eighty percent of the people I treated there did not need to come to the emergency

department at all. The frustrating part was these patients did not have another option. The costs are staggering. The system is broken.

Over three years ago I cut the chain and went out on my own.

Many of my peers and family wondered what I was doing. One of my supervising physicians told me I was committing financial suicide. Despite the challenges, I remained committed to a better way. I offered our community a membership-based, cash-pay medical model. Memberships start as low as forty dollars a month.

Many couple their membership with catastrophic health plans. Now patients are paying less than they have ever known and receiving better care than they ever believed possible.

Our program is mobile. Instead of patients coming into an institution I receive calls, texts, pictures and video chat. When needed, I make house calls to suture the laceration, start and hang the IV, or get the bead out of the kid’s nose. Specialists and other professionals have come to my rescue for consultations and referrals.

We began with twenty-five original members and currently have well over one thousand, five hundred members. Businesses are enjoying the benefits of a better model as well.

We serve people because we care. We serve people because we love them.

So, we are on a great mission. This is not about the money for me. This is about dispelling the myth that layers of administration and legalities guide our system. YOU are what guides the system.

I invite you to join with me in creating a health care program. Together we can succeed if we never give up and keep moving. All we need to do is decide. It has been shown that it is possible to offer the best health care people have ever experienced at the lowest cost they have ever known. I invite you to cut the chain and move on to a better model.

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J.R. received his bachelor of science in chemistry and exercise science and master of science in health promotion from Brigham Young University. Later, he received a master of medical science from Midwestern University and eventually became licensed as a physician’s assistant (PA). He worked at Enterprise Valley Medical Center and later worked for the Emergency Department at Dixie Regional Medical Center in Saint George, Utah. He is the founder of Alive & Well, which began in 1995. J.R. currently works full time to provide individuals, families, and small businesses total solutions for their health and wellness needs. J.R. is surrounded by his beautiful wife and amazing daughters.

He loves to golf, run and play the accordion, but not at the same time.

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FUNCTIONAL FAT BURNING

By Justin Lane, LAc, Functional Medicine Practitioner, East West Health

We have all heard that watching caloric intake, exercising, and eating low-fat foods will help us get fit and healthy. Still, many Americans are fatter, sicker and more depressed than ever. If you have tried to get to your ideal weight, feel energized again, and have healthy hormones, but find yourself struggling to reach your fitness goals, I have a few tips that might help you on your journey to wellness: 1. Restore the Gut Bugs: Research has shown that the ratio of Bacteriodes to Firmicutes bacteria in your gut determine whether you will metabolize the calories you consume or store them as fat. For thousands of years, our ancestors ate fermented foods on a daily basis which fed the Bacteriodes bugs and kept them lean and healthy. The food we eat today is molecularly different than the food our grandparents ate – especially different from the food that our Paleolithic ancestors munched on.

2. Eat Healthy Fats: We have been conditioned to avoid fat in our diet at all costs. However, you don’t have to be afraid of fats – you just need to make sure the fats you eat come from healthy sources! Avocados, sardines, anchovies, fish, nuts, seeds, and coconut are all great sources of healthy fats.

They will help you have more energy, boost brain function, raise good HDL cholesterol, lower bad LDL cholesterol, protect against the buildup of plaque in your arteries,

prevent belly fat, strengthen your immune system, and improve your mood.

3. Use Mindfulness, Not Cortisol: Mindfulness is more than just a catchy term. It is the one thing that will allow you to decrease cortisol – one of your fat storing hormones.

Mindfulness is also the shortest route to changing poor habits into good habits, like planning your meals in advance versus going through the drive-through of a fast food restaurant. Not only does mindfulness help you make better choices, it has also been shown in several studies to reduce insulin resistance in your cells. This means that the sugar you do eat is consumed as energy instead of being stored as fat.

Getting ready for swimsuit season means looking at weight as a symptom of a bacterial overgrowth of Firmicutes, eating the wrong foods, and lack of awareness. Look at symptoms that change when you eat certain foods: hunger, cravings, energy, sleep, and brain fog. Once you make the commitment to dig deeper into the cause of your weight gain, you may be surprised at how much better you can feel without carrying around an extra 10, 20, or 100 pounds!

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About six years ago I was in a very similar situation as many others: I didn’t have the energy I needed, I didn’t feel healthy and I needed to lose about 40-50 lbs. I started off by reducing my calorie intake and worked my way up to exercising at least 4-5 hours per week with high intensity. I soon found myself with less energy than before and I was actually getting bulkier and bigger, partially from muscle gain, but also from an inflammatory response that I was unaware of at the time. I finally decided to reach out to the founder of East West Health, Regan Archibald my brother. From there I had some specific tests that evaluated which foods were causing me inflammation, what bacteria and/or infections in my ‘gut’ were causing issues, and also looked at my adrenals to evaluate different stress hormone function.

The discoveries were eye opening, and from there over the course of about 6 months of receiving guidance and treatment from East West Health, I was able to lose about 30 lbs and regain a ton more energy and mental clarity (that I didn’t realize was gone). Over the course of 9 months I was able to lose another 20 lbs and have maintained that ever since. Now I have spent the last 5 years understanding this approach and I love to see others achieve their health goals.

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By Brigit Atkin At a family reunion years ago, we played the famed “What if?”.

To play, everyone sits in a circle and writes down a question that starts with the phrase, “What if?”. It can be any kind of question, whether it is serious or silly. The questions are then gathered and redistributed randomly to another person. Once everyone has a question that they didn’t write, they answer it however they want, again being serious or silly. For the last part of the game, everyone goes around the circle and reads their cards, with one catch: they read the question only, and the person next to them reads only the answer written on their paper. This provides mis-matched answers, which is the point of the game – usually hearing a question with the wrong answer is pretty funny, either because it makes absolutely no sense, or because it’s surprisingly true.

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Questions in a game like this can be goofy, but well-asked questions in the game of life can be powerful – a game-changer, if you will. They can help us see, feel, think, and do things differently.

Do you want better relationships? Ask better questions. Do you want a great life? Ask great questions.

Wendy Watson Nelson, PhD in family therapy and gerontology, wrote a book entitled, “Change Your Questions Change Your Life”, in which she explores the many different kinds of questions that can bring about enlightenment and transformation. In a section of the book, she addresses the “What if ” kinds of questions, which are effective at getting one to look at his or her problems in a whole new way. As you ponder on a troublesome situation in your life, play with some of the following questions for a fresh perspective:

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• What if the situation were reversed? What if Dad had a terminal illness rather than Mom? How would that change things for you?

• What if the timing were different? What if this was happening five years from now? Would that make any difference?

• W hat if your actions were different? What would happen if you confided in someone instead of keeping it all inside? Would that help?

As you apply these questions, is there anything that invites you to think or act differently? One quality question really can make a difference. I invite you to ask yourself one “What if ” question this week, be it silly or serious, as long as it encourages you to look at your troubles in a new light.

Great questions will challenge your perception, and invoke the winning answers that can change your life!

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About the Author Brigit Atkin – Brigit of Brightworks uses alternative healing methods to help improve the lives of others facing challenges and difficulties.

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By Jasher & Lisa Feellove The art of the effortless way. What does that mean? It means that most of the time we hold ourselves back because we really don’t let things in on a deep level. When we let the breath in on a deep level, it creates a peace affect (and effect) on the physical body. When we let love in, it creates a nurturing and harmonizing effect (and affect) on all levels of our being.

Many times in pop culture we hear the term “let it go”. The issue is, we don’t want to let it go because that means change. Change is terrifying, as it is the unknown—it means things will be different. It means, in a term I came up with, we will become “the beginners fool,” and that is ok. A new beginning is always something else’s ending.

When possible, I am an advocate for the graceful path, and the graceful path is letting in. When you let the light in, the darkness or fear is circumvented. All the other things—and they are unique for each person—must succumb. When we allow the breath in on a deep level, it creates an equilibrium in the body and equanimity in the mind. When the mind is in this state of equanimity and the body is in the state of equilibrium, without trying to fix 10,000 things, you have let them all go. This is the graceful path. This is the art of letting in.

Letting in creates awareness—and awareness is key. Awareness is empowering, because it allows you to enjoy each step on your path without the feelings of insecurity about your journey.

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Breath in, breathe out, make room, let in.

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I’m so grateful that The Sound of Life Foundation gave me the opportunity to go on a hearing mission trip, in January, to Africa.

While I was just one of many who gave of themselves, my life changed for the better through providing this service. On this mission trip, over 600 men, women and children were helped through improved hearing, and thereby refining the quality of their lives.

Many individuals from Maputo, Mozambique acquired hearing loss for many different reasons. Some had hearing loss since birth.

Others contracted Malaria as infants, had medications prescribed improperly to them or were involved in accidents that greatly affected their hearing.

There were many amazing stories that transpired during our visit. A 106-year-old gentleman was able to converse with his grandchildren for the first time, a university professor now has the opportunity to hear his students’ questions, and Cristina, an 89-yearold woman, spontaneously began dancing upon hearing again!

Hundreds of children were also reconnected to their families with understanding and comprehension.

One story that truly touched me was Nolea’s. Nolea lived in a world of silence. Her circumstances were made more difficult by the treatment she received. As a result of her hearing loss, she was perceived as a problem child. In her mother’s words, “one who wouldn’t listen, and do as she was told.” As a result, she was punished and beaten at home. She was also treated in an ill manner at school for being “slow and stupid.” She coped as best she could, but always felt as if she were less than. Nolea had never been tested for hearing loss, until January of 2018, where she was diagnosed with a severe to profound loss. Donated hearing devices were selected, fit and programmed for her specific needs. As they were placed on her, Nolea’s eyes widened as the sounds of life rushed in. She looked to her left, hearing Dr. Gandhi conferring with the translator. Then her gaze shifted to

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the right as I asked, “Tudo bem?”...is that okay? What started off as a small grin, turned into a huge “hearing smile” that spread across her face. She nodded in affirmation, and tears of joy began to form in the corners of her eyes. “Muito bom...muito muito bom,” she exclaimed, as our volunteer LDS missionary translated,”She said very, very good.” Nolea’s world was no longer silent.

A wise professor of mine, Dr. Steven Viehweg, long ago brandished his wallet in front of our ethics class. In a trembling voice, he issued us a challenge, “If this ever comes between you and serving others…it’s time to find a different occupation!!“ In like manner, I issue a similar challenge...to make a positive difference in the lives of others. No matter how small or insignificant it may seem, any act of kindness and service helps to improve the world we live in. And maybe along the way, we may improve ourselves just a little bit more as well, because if we lose ourselves in the service of others…that’s when we find true purpose and meaning in our own lives.

The Sound of Life Foundation continues this type of work on a consistent basis; serving not only globally, but locally as well. With large assistive programs to our regional Native American reservations, to as small as meeting the needs of a single individual. To help them continue this work in our local and global community please donate at soundoflifefoundation.org. For questions on how to volunteer or apply to receive aid through the foundation please email Franchesca Anderson: franchesca@soundoflifefoundation.org.

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Introductory Letter from dr. darrow “Everyone knows someone who is a cancer survivor, but no one knows an Alzheimer’s survivor” – Dr. Bredesen Simply put: Dementia is not a normal part of Aging.

Every 3 seconds another person is diagnosed with the mind-robbing disease of Dementia. Yet, recent scientific reports confirm that nearly 35% of all Dementia cases are considered preventable. Science continues to make significant strides in increasing our life expectancy, but most would agree that that a life riddled with Dementia is possibly not worth living.

While there are many factors that contribute to one’s risk of developing Dementia, including diet, education, genetics, etc., this report places special focus on the role of both age-related vision and hearing loss as contributing factors to cognitive decline and Dementia.

Vision and Hearing impairment in seniors is associated with progressive neural degeneration (e.g. there is a reduction in nerves that connect the ears and eyes to the brain). This impact on the neural networks within the brain may lead to significant cerebral atrophy (i.e. brain shrinkage) that contributes to cognitive decline and Dementia.

In this report, ‘Seeing and Hearing: HowYour Senses LeaveYou At Risk for Dementia’ I include a comprehensive review of the current scientific literature, along with helpful lifestyle tips, to reducing your risk of developing Dementia. This report is part of our overall series, including the 9 Transformative Tips Proven to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia’ and the #1 Amazon Best-Selling book, Stop Living In Isolation, to help all seniors in our community live a longer and healthier, and more fulfilling life as we age.

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hearIng Loss and dementIa: the scIence Hearing Loss impacts over 48 Million people in the Figure 1 U.S. and is listed by the Department of Health and Human Services as the 3rd most common chronic disorder affecting today’s seniors. Unfortunately, for most of us, age-related hearing loss is inevitable; impacting nearly 50% of seniors between the ages of 60-70, almost 2/3rd of people between the age of 70-80, and nearly 80% of individuals over the age of 80. Age-related hearing loss is characterized by the progressive loss of receptor (hair) cells in the ear, that consequently reduces the quantity, and quality, of neural connections from the ear to the Summary data of relationship of hearing loss and increased risk of developing dementia. brain. This slow-onset degenerative disease can have a significant impact on several key brain areas, including the memory, hearing, speech and language portions of cognition. Several key research studies have pointed to the potential links of hearing loss and Dementia, including the groundbreaking work from Dr. Lin and his colleagues at Johns Hopkins Medical Center that indicate hearing loss can increase the risk of Dementia by 200500% (see summary data in Figure 1).

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“A lot of people ignore hearing loss because it’s such a slow and insidious process as we age. Even if people feel as if they are not affected, we’re showing that it may well be a more serious problem.”

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three risk factors associated with hearing loss and Dementia include Social isolation, Cerebral atrophy and Cognitive overload.

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Cerebral Atrophy (aka Brain Shrinkage). The association of a shrinking brain, resulting from the loss of neurons, with Dementia has been long documented. Even people with MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) show signs of cerebral atrophy. In recent years, scientific studies using advanced brain imaging techniques have demonstrated that hearing impairment is associated with accelerated brain atrophy in both the overall brain, as well as even more advanced reductions in volume associated with the memory, hearing, speech and language portions of the brain.

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Schematic representing the potential cerebral atrophy in an individual with age-related hearing loss.

Cognitive Overload (i.e. Working Your Brain Too Hard To Hear). Hearing loss is not normal, and neither is the excess strain that is puts on your brain. With hearing loss, the brain is constantly on ‘overload’ trying to fill in the missing pieces, and follow the conversation. Increased cognitive load is considered a risk factor for developing Dementia.

earLy sIgns of hearIng Loss and dementIa – what to lISTEN for Hearing loss and Dementia typically follow a slow, gradual onset that is often hard for the patient, and family, to pick up on. Most people who experience the initial symptoms of both disorders do not even realize it is happening. It is far easier to blame the acoustics of the room, the volume of the background noise, or the person speaking (i.e. “they mumble”) than it is to accept that one is dealing with memory and/or hearing loss problems. It is also difficult for many patients to rationalize the need for medical treatment because it seems like ‘a normal part of aging.’ Neither Dementia, nor hearing loss, are a normal part of aging.

The first symptom of hearing loss, for most patients, is difficulty hearing in complex listening environments. If you take the time to reflect truly and deeply on your communication breakdown, I believe you will begin to recognize some of the initial symptoms of hearing loss. Are you having any difficulty when there are a few people at the kitchen table? Or when the kids come over?

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LEARN, SERVE, WORK, REPEAT A Pattern For Personal Growth

By Richard K. Harder, MS During the 19th century in America, the spring season was often the best time for dusting, because it was warm enough to open windows and doors (but not warm enough for insects to be a problem) and the winds would carry the dust out of the house. This was the “spring cleaning” of the time.

Today, modern rural households find practical value in continuing the tradition of “spring cleaning.” It just feels good to tidy a garage, donate some lightly used clothing, rearrange some furniture to give the family room a “new look” or deep clean the house. How might this “spring cleaning” tradition be applied in our work, service, and learning experiences? Let’s explore this tradition as it relates to our learning, serving and working.

Learning, according to an old Chinese proverb, is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. One of my university academic advisors asked me one day how I felt after completing the requirements to have earned a master’s degree. My reply, as I recall, was that the more I had learned during the past several years of graduate studies, the more I realized how little I know. My advisor’s response was that the mark of an educated person is one who recognizes how little they really know and therefore seeks continuous learning. The “spring cleaning” desire for continuous learning—about anything, is an awesome aspiration. In the present electronic age, access to new information is readily available to those seeking this treasure called learning. A good “learning spring cleaning” initiative is to make a point of learning something new every day. So, go for it and enjoy.

Serving others by lending a hand, giving a word of encouragement, or offering a simple act of kindness benefits the receiver and the giver. “If you can’t do great things,” Mother Teresa used to say, “do little things with great love. If can’t do them with great love, do them with a little love. If you can’t do them with a little love, do them anyway.” This quote, for me, is a wonderful “personal spring cleaning” state-of-mind, suggesting that we can approach each day with a renewed enthusiasm for serving others. We do not need to look very hard to find someone who is in need of a kind act of service.

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It may simply be a pleasant “good morning” to the first person that crosses your path during an early morning walk or picking up that piece of litter that catches your attention while enjoying the great outdoors. “One of the great ironies of life is this: he or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.” -Gordon B. Hinckley, Stand For Something Working can be defined as engaging in physical or mental activity to achieve a desired result or income. Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, said that, “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” Work can be pleasant or unpleasant, meaningful or mundane, challenging or burdensome. Most people spend the best waking hours of most days of the week engaged in the physical or mental activity called work. So, why shouldn’t our time spent working be pleasant, meaningful, and challenging? If not, then let your “work spring cleaning” center on answers to some thought-provoking questions such as: Do I have a healthy balance between time spent at work and my personal time? Is work a meaningful experience for me? Is it enjoyable? Am I finding challenging and excitement in my work? Does my work-life need a spring cleaning? Serious reflection and change initiatives in response to these questions can be beneficial—and can enhance quality of life.

About the Author Richard K. Harder is an adjunct instructor at Dixie State University in the Schools of Business and Communication and senior adjunct instructor in the College of Business and Public Management at the University of La Verne in California. He holds a master’s degree in management from California State University, Los Angeles, and degrees in business and hospitality management from San Francisco State University and the City College of San Francisco. He is principal of Richard Harder & Associates—Leadership Development and Consulting Services and Lead Smart Training in St. George. His professional mission as a consultant/ educator is to assist leaders in their effectiveness at managing individuals, task and teams, while improving quality of life for themselves and their families.

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Here comes spring! Here comes the Parade of Homes! Here comes the warmer weather! Here comes the Arts festival and spring break.

It is arguably the best season to live in our beautiful area—and that is tough to argue with.

But, with all of the excitement of the spring, economy, tax cuts, and housing boom, comes the inevitable rise of interest rates. In the last thirty days, we have seen a dramatic climb in interest rates and the Mortgage Banking Association expects rates to be at 5% by the end of 2018 instead of 4% where we used to be hovering. At the time of this print, the average is up to about 4.25% to 4.375% with a 30 year fixed rate on average, depending on loan amounts, credit, and type of loan.

So, with the spring and excitement, please take the time to look at your long term debt. If you are thinking of buying a home or building a home, this may be the best time to purchase. Certainly rates are on the move, so the cost of money will be higher. If rates go up a full percent, the cost of your average mortgage will go up 10% in payment.

So, instead of a $1300 per month mortgage payment, for example, you would have a $1430 per month payment for the same house by the end of this year, according to expected rates.

With the rise of interest rates comes the rise of material cost, which is increasing right along with home values. The same home that might cost you $300,000 today, may be another $30,000 or 10% a year from now, or cost another 10% in price to build a year from now. That is what we have seen in the last year with costs and appreciation.

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Also, if you have mortgage insurance, now is the time to try and eliminate the mortgage insurance on your home. With rising home values, you want to see if you can eliminate that mortgage insurance.

Some loans, including FHA loans, don’t allow you to eliminate the mortgage insurance from the payment in nearly all of their loans, so you would need to refinance the FHA loan into a conventional loan in order to sharpen the pencil on your mortgage and payments.

Finally, whenever you are dealing with mortgages, please watch your closing costs and try and keep the same period of payoff on your loan as your existing payoff. That way, there is really not a down side to refinancing.

If you are over 62 and would like to explore the options of a reverse loan, now is the time. The higher the interest rate climate, the less attractive the loan is to you and your spouse, and the less amount HUD will loan and insure on the home. And, as always, please look at all of your financing options and make sure you are working with a financial planner and mortgage planner to go over pros and cons as well as costs associated with your decisions.

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In the end, it is possible to get what you want with either a new home or a resale and it comes down to personal preference. Many like the charm of a resale, while others prefer to start with something that is entirely their own that no one has lived in before. For more information on this and other real estate topics visit me on StGNews. com, ERA.com, or Facebook @JessicaElginRealtor.

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When you are looking to buy a home, there are several things to consider. One of the first, is to determine if you want to buy a newly built home or if you want to buy a resale. Here are a few things to consider.

Home Warranty. Home warranties are always available. Most builders will offer a 2/10 warranty, meaning 2 years on the inside and 10 years on the structure. Resales have similar warranties available, but the coverage is not as extensive. The most commonly selected home warranty for a resale is one year. All home warranties can then be extended at the end of the purchased policy and the price is determined by square footage.

Selection. When you purchase a resale, you have to choose what is already there. New homes offer a variety of floor plans and options so that you can make the home your own. If you need to see what it will look like, larger builders have models. When working with a smaller builder, ask them to see one of the homes they previously built.

Interior Design. In a new home you will often need to pick out all of the blinds, carpet and interior colors, along with planning to complete your back landscaping. For some, this is the fun part of the process. For others, this can be daunting. Budget is important to consider in this process. Many of the options will have an added expense. When choosing a new build, be sure to consider what you qualify for when you choose your base floorplan. In a resale, sellers sometimes offer an “allowance,” or suggest they will let you pick the flooring or paint, and they will make the changes prior to close.

Remember to work closely with your lender to see what types of restrictions there may be with your loan type.

Move In Date. When you purchase a resale, most contracts are designed to close between 1 week and 2 months depending on your financing situation and the personal situation of the buyer and seller. If you are planning further ahead, new builds have a litte more flexibility.

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By Todd Francis Johnson, Northwestern Mutual If you are one of the lucky workers covered by an employer sponsored Group Long Term Disability Income (LTD) insurance policy, you are more fortunate than most. Even if you are covered, it is extremely important to make sure you are adequately protected.

Becoming disabled due to accident or illness is a very real risk.

While the likelihoods vary with age, during your income producing years, you are nearly twice as likely to become disabled as you are to die before reaching age 65.1 Yet, few American workers are financially prepared to weather a disability. In fact, the Council for Disability Awareness reports that 65% of working Americans say they could not cover their normal living expenses for a year if their employment income was lost; 38% could not pay their bills for longer than three months.2 The question to ask yourself is whether your family could meet expenses for three or four months if the primary wage earner lost his or her income due to a disability. Given the current economic conditions, now would be an excellent time to review your assets and consider how long your family could make ends meet if the primary wage earner suffers from cancer, a heart attack, an accident, or some other disabling event.

Even if you have employer provided group LTD coverage, such coverage alone seldom provides families with enough benefits to meet all their financial obligations.

Limitations of Employer-Provided LTD policies Here are some typical limitations of group LTD policies provided through an employer: • Most group LTD policies only cover 60 percent of base salary, which leaves you to meet your financial obligations on a 40 percent drop in income.

• Typically, group LTD polices do not cover incentive compensation such as profit sharing contributions, deferred compensation or regular incentive bonuses.

• When the employer pays the premium for group LTD coverage, any benefits received are considered taxable income to the employee.

• Group LTD benefits are often reduced dollar for dollar with any Social Security benefits, workers compensation benefits, or auto no fault benefits received by the disabled employee.

• Group LTD policies often have low monthly benefit maximums which can reduce the amount of income replaced for higher paid employees. For example, if the group LTD policy replaces 60% of salary with a maximum monthly benefit of $5,000, anyone

making more than $100,000 per year receives less than 60% when faced with a disability.

Calculating Your Income Post Disability Clearly, everyone who relies on a paycheck needs to assess how long he or she could continue to meet their financial obligations in the event of a disability, including any ongoing savings for education and retirement.

As a first step, it’s important to consult with an experienced financial professional. Look for someone who is both knowledgeable and trustworthy. Make sure the insurance company is reputable, and has financial strength and stability and commitment for the future.

A financial professional can help you assess whether you would have the financial resources to meet your obligations in the event of a disability and for how long. If additional disability income coverage is needed, he or she can advise what types of supplemental coverage would be appropriate. Underwriting rules by insurance companies often dictate how much coverage is available to an individual, but the wide variety of policies on the market today can suit many different income levels and budget requirements.

What’s most important is to have a solid, complete plan in place to get you through the “have not” periods of life.

Society of Actuaries Individual Disability Experience Committee 1999 Preliminary Table, most recent update; Society of Actuaries 2001 Valuation Basic Table, most recent update.

2 Disability Statistics, Council for Disability Awareness, March 2013.

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Article prepared by Northwestern Mutual with the cooperation of Todd Francis Johnson. Todd Francis Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and its subsidiaries. Wealth Management Advisor is an agent of NM based in St George, UT. To contact Todd Francis Johnson, please call (435) 628-8248, e-mail him at todd.johnson@ nm.com or visit his website at toddjohnson-nm.com.

About the Author

Todd Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. He is also the Managing Director for operations in Southern Utah. Todd has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2003; he began after completing his Law Degree at Case Western University.

He is married to Erin Johnson and they are the parents of three beautiful girls. When he is not working, Todd enjoys spending time boating, mountain biking, riding horses, and spending time with his family.

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STORIES From Our Past

Celebrating Southern Utah War Heroes

WWII Veterans Honored in Washington County

By Don R. Parker By 1945 there were over 65,000 men and women in uniform from the state of Utah. This is a stunning number, given that the total population of Utah in 1945 was only 591,000. That means nearly 11% of the entire population were active duty. By comparison, about 8% of the U.S. population was in the military in 1945 (12.2 million out of 139.9 million).

Considering that at least half of the population were women, and that significant portions of the male population were either under age, over age, or physically unfit for service in the military, it might be close to 25% to 30% of all the men in the state of Utah serving in the armed forces of the United States. Perhaps even as high as 95% of all the eligible males.

This is not to discount, in any way, the service performed at home by Utah’s women. No war (or any other effort) could long be sustained on an industrialized scale without agricultural and industrial strength to sustain it. Utah’s women, like women from every other state, stepped up to provide that strength.

WWII was a very closely fought war, and could easily have gone the wrong way. This is especially true in the early stages of the conflict. The axis powers were extremely dangerous, given the high state of preparation for war they had achieved compared to the allied powers in the 1930s. Under fascism, the economies of Germany, Italy and Japan were under the control of dictatorial powers that enforced the total mass mobilization of society. They fully suppressed any form of opposition. They also ruthlessly invaded their neighbors and subjugated their populations as much as possible.

The people of Utah were above average in their sacrifices in ending the evil that was enveloping the world in WWII. My family is probably typical of most families here in Utah. Those (that I know of ) who voluntarily served from my family were: • Ray Parker (father), USN Gato class submarine sailor

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•S tan Williams (cousin), USN Gato class submarine sailor • J osh Williams (cousin), USMC F4U fighter pilot •L emond Parker (uncle), USA artillery •M ax Cosslett (uncle), USN corpsman •C harles Foster (uncle), USAAF About the Author Don R Parker is a retired Air B-29 pilot Force officer and Department •G olden Lang (stepfather), USAAF of Defense civil servant. He is B-24 pilot the father of six, grandfather of fifteen, and a husband of •G ordon Williams (stepfather), 40+ years. Don enjoys family, USN hand to hand combat shooting sports, motorcycles, instructor bicycles, reading, and going to Here in Washington County there are the gym. many memorials to those who served in WWII. A particularly nice one is the Pearl Harbor Memorial at the Tonaquint Cemetery at 1777 S Dixie Dr in St. George. Every year the St George Chapter of The American Legion commemorates the events of that day in 1941 on December 7th.

On Saturday, May 19th, in honor of those who made the huge sacrifices that it took to defeat the forces of evil, Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum will once again host the Annual 1940s Hangar Dance at 4196 S Airport Pkwy in St George. Join us for a wonderful evening of dancing and entertainment! You can also check out the museum’s Facebook page for more info on this and other events.

We have a proud legacy of service here in Southern Utah. May we always be ready to serve and support one another when opportunity comes our way.

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DSU Athletics

Janessa Bassett

By DSU Athletics Staff

Dixie State returns 13 starters from the 2017 Softball squad, led by senior outfielder Janessa Bassett (Stansbury Park, Utah/Stansbury HS). A three-time first team AllPacWest honoree and three-time All-American, Bassett led Dixie State in batting average for the third consecutive season in 2017, hitting .406 with 43 runs scored, 19 RBI, and conference-best marks in on-base percentage (.519), stolen bases (42), and triples (5). She also set the new DSU career stolen bases record, stealing 42 bases on 45 attempts for a career total of 118 stolen bases.

Additionally, Bassett, was named PacWest Defender of the Year, and was near-perfect defensively, logging a .983 fielding percentage with 59 putouts in 60 chances. And she was once again named the PacWest Preseason Player of the Year as well as the inaugural NFCA freshman of the year for her freshman year.

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Janessa “Cheetah” Bassett grew up Tooele, Utah. She earned her nickname for speed while running with a friend in 3rd grade and it has stayed with her. She actually started playing soccer first at age 7-8 and with her sisters playing softball, she eventually started playing as well. When she made the competition teams for both soccer and softball, she then had to decide which one to pursue. Of course, she chose softball, which has proven to be a good choice for Bassett.

When asked about her natural skill vs. learned skill, she had some wise comments. She said that in middle school she was a mediocre player. She and a friend made a decision that they wanted to do whatever it takes to play softball in college. They started daily hitting practices on their own and that’s when she really started to see herself improve. It was all about how badly she wanted it and being willing to put in the extra time and effort to practice harder to reach her goal. This paid off…she went on to win 2 state softball championships for Stansbury High School before starting as a Freshman at DSU. Bassett first became interested in St. George when coming here for a tournament in high school and telling her dad how much she loved it here. Then a couple years later, she said “everything happens for a reason and it just felt it was right for me to come to Dixie State”. She’s loved being here with a great team and coaches, and also fell in love with Zion and the outdoors. Janessa is studying Biology and after this year, she also plans take a year off, take her PCAT and prepare for Pharmacy school.

It was impressive that Janessa talked a lot about her team, their unity and the importance that has all played in her personal life and the team’s ability to do well. While watching the team practice, they were doing fun drill exercises and it was apparent that they work hard, but also have good unity and chemistry. They even chose bracelets that they wear that appropriately say, “Hustle and Heart Will Set You Apart”.

Janessa had this advice: When you play as a selfish player, you can be decent; but when you become a team player…that’s when you really can be good. She said she wished she allowed herself to just have fun sooner, enjoy it more and not be so scared and timid.

What an inspiring role model she is, with her genuine and down to earth personality, on and off the field. It’s clear that she cares about her teammates and is a kind-hearted and humble person. We are honored that she chose DSU as her college home. Her example will impact the lives of those around her.

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After years of planning, dreaming, working, and fundraising, the Dixie Technical College permanent campus is a reality. It stands atop the old airport hill on what is now Tech Ridge Drive as a beacon to people who want to improve their lives by improving their employability.

The project was big;162,000 square feet to be exact. And it came with a price tag of $42,400,000. It is everything leaders at the College wanted it to be! Unfortunately, with anything this important, there are a few naysayers who are putting out some very negative myths.

Here’s to myth busting at Dixie Tech!

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Myth #1: The Dixie Tech project is over scope and over budget. FALSE! The Dixie Tech project scope was approved by the legislature in 2015 at 177,000 square feet (sf ) and $44,900,000. The final project is 162,000 sf and $42,400,000. That is 15,000 sf smaller and $2,500,000 under budget.

Myth #2: The Dixie Tech project was funded, in part, by an “unauthorized” bond. FALSE! The project was funded by a a legislative appropriation of $31,900,000. Bonding was part of the plan from its inception.

Originally, the bond was authorized and set at $8,000,000. The bond limit was raised, with authorization from Washington County, the Dixie Tech Board of Directors,

the Utah System of Technical Colleges Board of Trustees, and the Legislature to $9,000,000 last year between January and March. When the bond was pulled, it was for $8,500,000. Private funds for the project have exceeded $2,000,000.

Myth #3: The Dixie Tech doesn’t have the money to make the bond payment. FALSE! Dixie Tech leadership has the money and has budgeted the money to make the bond payment. For the last six years, the college has operated with a balanced budget. They have had five years of clean audits. The leadership team has planned and budgeted for the bond payment and the money is there to make it.

in multiple ways. Our students deserve the very best space in which to learn and improve their lives. And incidentally, nice space doesn’t necessarily mean expensive space. The Dixie Tech project came in at $218 per square foot in construction costs, significantly under all other state projects constructed during the same time frame.

Method Studio, Layton Construction, and Dixie Tech leadership worked closely, paying attention to detail, and using local talent wherever and whenever possible. Everyone was committed to giving Washington County the best technical college.

Myth #4: The College is overbuilt for the area. FALSE! Washington County is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. 162,000 sf is hardly too big. For years, classes were held in tight spaces which put artificial limits on the number of students who could get into programs. The new space allows more students in programs, which means more specifically trained employees to meet the needs of local employers. For example, the Pharmacy Technician Program was limited to 16 students at a time in the old space. The January cohort opened with 28 students! New space also makes four new programs available: Auto Tech, Collision Repair, Welding, and Culinary Arts. It also includes space for a Practical Nursing

Photo courtesy of Mykals Architectural Photography.

Myth #6: Former college president Kelle Stephens was terminated because of missteps with the new campus facility. FALSE! All of President Stephens’ decisions regarding the permanent campus were made in cooperation with the Dixie Tech Board of Directors and received approval from State legislators, County and local officials. To date, there has been no public reason given for her termination by the USTC Board of Trustees. President Stephens worked tirelessly to see that Washington County got the very best technical college, not just in structure, but in quality of programs and quality of services to students and the community. We would not have Dixie Tech College as we know it without her.

Program which the college is seeking funding for in this legislative session. The building will fill to capacity within a very short time.

Myth #7: Dixie Tech has something for everyone. TRUE! Whether you are just starting out, looking for a new skill set, or re-tooling for yet another career, Dixie Tech has something for you.

Myth #5: The College is too nice. FALSE! What kind of people would be foolish enough to make such a statement? Yet some do. The new campus is fantastic! It’s wonderful! It’s inspiring! It is every good thing that it could possibly be. And rightly so. The students who train there will go to work to provide the infrastructure for our communities. They are quite literally, our life blood. The skills they acquire touch our lives every single day. They graduate without debt and go to work, contributing to society

Myths Busted! Dixie Tech invites the Dixie Community to come and see the new campus for yourself. See how this college can change your life or the life of someone close to you.

Call 435-674-8400 to schedule a tour or visit the college in person.

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Holy Cow - It’s a Boy! And his name is, “Ferdinand”

By Tolman Knighton, with Angel Naivalu My name is Tolman Reeve Knighton and I am fourteen years old. I am the oldest of 9 children. As an oldest child in a large family, I have a lot of experience with raising kids. A few months ago, I approached my parents and asked them if I could raise another type of kid, a goat!

While my mom was a bit hesitant, my dad helped me find a livestock mentor, which led me to an opportunity to purchase a 2-week old Jersey Steer, instead of a goat. I named my calf, “Ferdinand.” Raising a calf may not be a typical pastime for most 14 year old boys these days, but it was what I wanted to do!

I am also homeschooled. What I like about homeschooling is that I can choose when I work on things, and I can invest more time in the subjects that interest me the most. It has given me ownership over my education - I’m doing my schooling FOR ME. In the mornings, I work on my schooling, and in the afternoons, I pursue my own interests like playing with Ferdinand, shooting hoops, and hanging out with friends. Some other things that I am interested in are: mechanics, ATVs, and hunting. And a dream of mine would be to play on the Utah Jazz.

As part of my homeschooling, I participate in a weekly commonwealth school. One of my classes at the commonwealth is called, “Georgics.” It teaches the principles of self-reliance including ownership, community stewardship, self-validation, entrepreneurship,

work, joy, perseverance and more. One of the projects assigned in this class this year was to raise something. That just gave me yet another reason to approach my parents for their support in following my interest to raise livestock.

I used my own money to purchase Ferdinand. I have earned money by working at the local turf farm and doing yard care. Besides paying for the calf, I have had to purchase his powdered milk and feed. I have used the internet to research topics on raising calves, but it’s been most helpful to have a livestock mentor who I can talk to, face to face, to learn about taking care of Ferdinand.

In the beginning, I fed Ferdinand 2 quarts of milk from a bottle every morning and again every afternoon. After I weaned him from the bottle, I replaced the milk with alfalfa and grain. Raising a calf requires daily responsibility, but it’s also fun. I like to play with him.

I have a small tractor out in the yard that needs fixing. When I’m working on my tractor, laying under it, Ferdinand will come up to me and lick my pants. It’s kind of like having a dog….a really BIG dog!

I plan to keep Ferdinand for a few more months and then look for an opportunity to sell him. I’ve been researching online, and I found a site called, “Cedar Livestock Market,” and I saw there were Jersey Steers, for sale, so that may be an option. And then, I’ll see what else my parents let me bring home!!!

About the Author Tolman Reeve Knighton lives in Washington, Utah. He is 14 yrs old and the oldest of 9.

He loves basketball, junk food and hanging out with friends. He is close to getting his Eagle Scout award and enjoys camping and learning survival skills. He dreams of owning his own business someday and making millions!

Tolman stands out from among his peers in his common sense, his respect for other people, and in his cognitive processing abilities - being able to listen and take in information auditorily, think it through, and then come back with a thoughtful answer. He’s a joy to mentor.

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Life Skills Recovery Ranch: Addiction Recovery, Grandpa Style

By SGHW Staff

Driving past Holden, UT, lies Double Dollar Ranch—a ranch that engages in various “typical” ranching activities, like breeding and training roping horses, farming, raising cattle, and all the work that goes into keeping a ranch going. One activity that is not “typical” is the ranch’s Life Skills Recovery program, an aftercare program for young men 18-40 looking for a non-traditional approach to addiction recovery. Licensed as an after-care recovery program, most of the men have been to multiple treatment recovery programs and many are looking to Life Skills Recovery as a last resort.

Greg Kesler, founder of the program and ranch owner, started helping young men with addiction about 25 years ago. Whether it was the son of a friend, or community member who needed help, he started letting young men stay at the ranch to get them away from the people, places and things that fed their addictions.

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Instead, he would fill the young man’s time with work, service, and accomplishment. 25 years later he has one of the most successful programs of this kind in the country, with young men becoming successful husbands, fathers, professionals and citizens. The ranch is a Christian-based program. Greg states, “We focus on four things; integrity, ambition, skills and a relationship with the Savior. If you have those four things, life cannot stop you.”

Greg says he likes to call his approach “grandpa-theory” because it’s what grandpa would have you do. Each morning, the young men get together to have a devotional; they read a variety of books together that inspire them to be better. The men comment on what helps them and then they eat a homemade meal, which they help prepare. Each man is assigned a job—whether it is helping with the daily tasks of running the animal operations, working in the mechanic and fabrication shop, or constructing

homes and metal buildings with the construction group. They rotate through areas on the ranch as an intern, and eventually become apprentices. Once they’ve reached a high level of trust, they become mentors to other men.

Greg believes work and accountability bring about integrity and true accomplishment. These are the things that can help them overcome their self-esteem issues, which is the root to addiction.

He often says, “Anything you do for someone they could have done for themselves, you rob them of their self-esteem.” After approximately 12 months, the young men graduate as changed men of integrity with a trade, work ethic, set of values, and solid character “See that building,” Greg points out, “the men built that on their own. They figured it out.” That is typical for Greg—he believes that men are capable, if given the opportunity. He says

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most will go way beyond what you expect. By the way, the building he was referring to is going to be their new climate controlled horse and dog training arena—it’s over two stories high, held up by large steel beams, designed and completely welded by the men in the program. Amazing.

“Drugs and alcohol are never the problem. They’re what you do when you have a problem,” Greg states. The ranch’s approach is a total lifestyle change. This lifestyle change includes getting the drugs out of the system, and all the behaviors that come with it.

“Lying, stealing, manipulating, and addiction are all one. Unless you cure all four, you get them all back again,” Greg believes. “It doesn’t matter where you start. If you take initiative, work hard and are honest, you’ll always float to the top.”

For more information on Life Skills Recovery, visit www.lifeskillsrecoveryranch.com or call the ranch at 435-253-1887.

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An Innovative Approach to Pain & Wellness

By Southwest Healing & Wellness Center

Pain impacts our lives. For most of us, pain comes and goes and we are able to work through the challenges that come. For some, pain comes and doesn’t go away. It can be difficult, frustrating and life-changing.

Physical pain that comes from an accident, disease, surgery or medical condition is one type of pain. Other forms of pain come from grief, depression, anxiety, work stress, relationship difficulties, and life balance concerns. Some forms of pain come from the way we eat, our sleep patterns and how we take care of our bodies. Whether the pain is physical, emotional, relational or spiritual, it can be challenging.

Research is pretty clear – all these areas (mind, body, heart, and spirit) are all connected. Pain in one area impacts pain in other areas. However, the traditional methods of treating pain have often been segmented and haven’t always considered all these areas. We know now that the most effective methods of treating pain (physical, mental and emotional) is through a wholistic, collaborative approach in which multiple types of professionals are working together on multiple areas of one’s life as a team.

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For example, someone experiencing pain physically will likely benefit from a certain type of diet that will reduce inflammation, exercise and stretching in a manner that is tailored to the muscles and joints that need strengthening and increased flexibility, mindfulness and behavioral techniques that will help cope with and manage the pain, relationship support to bring friends and family in to help as needed, and supportive wellness services such as the use of a hyperbaric chamber or yoga. These types of services combined with effective medical interventions will bring about the most success.

Unfortunately, some people have experienced so much pain that they are currently taking high dosages of opioids for various reasons. Current federal and state guidelines are leading physicians to reduce opioid usage and seek alternative treatments. In fact, best practices suggests that pain is more effectively managed for most when opioids are reduced as you introduce various behavioral, relational, and wellness interventions. An integrated, collaborative approach will help the person on high dosages feel much better.

They will have a much fuller life.

Southwest Healing & Wellness has formed one of the first integrated, collaborative teams in Utah to address people dealing with pain at various levels. Whether the pain is physical or emotional or if the situation is acute or chronic, the team can assess and provide the best treatment plan for someone to have the best life possible. For those needing opioid reduction, several intensive outpatient and day treatment programs are available to help get people to a better place. For physicians and providers that need support to address opioid usage, reduction or supportive services, we are able to evaluate and recommend a collaborative plan. For more information, visit www.southwesthwc. com or call us at 435-218-7778.

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Kevin O’Keefe (Psychologist) Matt Eschler (Behavioral Specialist) Jared DuPree (Clinical Operations) Thurmon Thomas (Admissions)

Jon Obray, MD (Medical Director) Bryt Christensen, MD (Rehabilitation Director) Alberto Souza (Nurse Practitioner) Laurie McBride, LCSW (Clinical Director)

Medical Services:

Nerve Blocks Radiofrequency Ablation Injections Pain Pumps Plasma Injections Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Therapy Medication Management Medication Tapering

Wellness Services:

Wellness Assessments Physical Therapy Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (see p. 43) Massage Acupuncture Meditation Yoga/Pilates Personal Training Nutrition Planning Amino Acid Therapy

Behavioral Services:

Biofeedback Neurofeedback Group Classes Counseling Behavioral Evaluations Psychological Testing Substance Abuse Counseling Intensive Outpatient Program Day Treatment Program Opioid Usage Evaluations Equine Therapy

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Saying

Goodbye to your Pet

By Dr. Jace King

One of the most difficult things we have to do as pet owners is make the decision to let go of our furry family members. With that, euthanasia offers a unique opportunity to help your child understand and process death in a healthy way. How you talk to your child will depend on three things: the closeness of the child-pet bond, your child’s age and your child’s maturity level. Here are some ideas for helping kids (and yourself ) through the grieving process. Keep in mind that these are just guidelines— you’re the expert when it comes to your own child.

as well and may act out in school or in social settings. They need to know it’s not their fault their pet isn’t coming back home. Typically, adolescent-aged children understand the process, but will still sometimes want to hold on and not give up. This is where your veterinarian can help explain what is going on, and the reasons the choice was made.

General communication tips: • Avoid glossing over the event, and be as clear as possible. Instead of saying, “Spot’s just going to sleep for a long time,” say, “The veterinarian has done everything he/she can do, but Spot won’t get better. Spot will get a shot that stops his heart from beating.

He won’t feel any pain.” If the thought of breaking the news to your child is too overwhelming, you can ask your veterinarian or a close family friend to help.

• Let your child know it’s OK to feel sad, lonely, frustrated or angry about losing a pet. Encourage open discussion, and don’t feel like you have to hide your feelings. Modeling healthy grief helps children learn how to cope, and lets them know they aren’t alone in their sadness.

• It’s common for kids to ask about what happens to pets after they die, so be prepared to answer—even if it’s a truthful admission that you don’t know. Let other caregivers in your child’s life, like teachers, know about what your family is going through.

Each age of childhood brings different hurdles to cross. It may be better for younger children to be in the room during euthanasia so that you can explain what is happening, and that your pet will not be coming home. Other ages may grieve differently and may not handle this

Ways to celebrate your pet’s life as a family before the euthanasia: • Hire a photographer or videographer to record happy moments of your family playing with your pet.

• Create a bucket list of things you want to do with your pet before he or she passes.

• Create a scrapbook of your pet’s life.

• Write down some of your favorite memories and share them with each other. If your kids are too young to write, have them draw pictures or make a collage.

• Plant a tree or bush in your pet’s favorite spot.

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About the Author Dr. Jace King was born and raised in South Central Utah in the small town of Monroe.

He grew up on and spent most of his time working at the family livestock auction and cattle ranch. His interest and desire for veterinary medicine started at a young age while working with and tending to all the different animals. Following high school, he attended Southern Utah University majoring in Biology with a Zoology emphasis. He was then accepted into the Veterinary Medicine Program at Colorado State University where he graduated in May 2006. Upon graduation, he moved to the St. George area to begin his career as a Veterinarian with his wife, Shelly and their five children.

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“Find what gives you joy and match it with the needs of the world.” ~ Sean de Four, MSW

By Jack W. Rolfe Spring is a wonderful time of year with new blossoms signaling fresh beginnings. One spring season going back in time to April 28, 2007, I was on the campus of the University of Michigan attending the commencement for the graduation of my daughter, Lynnie. She was receiving her masters degree in social work. One of the speakers that day was a recent alumnus of the program, Sean de Four.

Something he said has stuck with me, engrained forever. He stated “find what gives you joy and match it with the needs of the world.”

I always try to learn from any event I attend or person I meet or circumstance that transpires. It is often the current situation in your life that makes certain items jump out more than others. At that time in my life I had just launched a non-profit organization, the School of Life Foundation. The work I do within this organization brings joy to my life! I took the message to heart and went to work matching our foundation’s mission of assisting at-risk youth to the needs of the world of education, and have not looked back.

In my role as CEO of the School of Life Foundation I was recently invited to present information about our organization to a wonderful entity called the Three Corners Women’s Giving Circle.

I joined in with four other local nonprofits. I was honored to be numbered with this diverse group of presenters, all of whom had specific missions they were focusing on, and definitely making an impact in the community. They were cheerfully using their talents to make the world a better place. The day after this meeting I participated in a Youth Coalition comprised of like minded leaders,

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working to lift the lives of at-risk youth. Indeed, another inspiring group of people. I get to meet and associate with people like this on a regular basis and it is rewarding. I witness them all fulfilling the following quote.

“Believe in yourself. Have faith in your abilities.

Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale So, my question to you now is, “Do you know?” Do you know what brings you joy and are you matching it to the needs of the world? If so, great! Keep it up and build upon it. If not, then now is the time to figure it out. What talents, skills, contacts and resources have you been blessed with? How are you most happy when applying these things? What need in the world are you most drawn to and passionate about? This is a call to action. Do not hesitate to launch your path now. Move upward and onward! You can do this and the world will benefit from your actions!

About the Author

Mr. Rolfe is the Founder and CEO of the School of Life Foundation. This 501(c)3 nonprofit organization has a mission to increase high school graduation rates.

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They want to visit 200 countries before the are done. Matt and Chris are active in their community and enjoy working out, training for marathons, and spending time participating in numerous activities with their adult children. Matt has received his PhD in Psychology. He is focused on the arena of resolving personal conflicts and improving interpersonal relationships. In addition to his Doctorate Degree Matt has earned a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, studied Criminal Justice and received a category I licensure with Peace Officer Standard of Training along with a degree in the Arts of Business Management. Matt is a professor at Dixie State University and hopes to be part of the positive growth of Southern Utah.

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Blooming Love How to create and cultivate your love garden

By Dr Matt Eschler I am pretty certain that we all hope for a juicy fun, passionate, loving relationship with our lovers! The relationships that maintain a spark and continue to bloom and blossom over decades of being together are created and maintained carefully, like a garden. They most definitely are not accidents! You don’t connect with a “soul mate” and settle into mandatory bliss. If you are hoping, longing, reaching for a juicy, fun, passionate relationship, then you will want to read the rest if this article!

If you keep a few rules, you can be certain your marriage is all you ever fantasized about! Keep these three incredibly simple rules of engagement to ensure your relationship is in full bloom: Get to know each other every day.

By constantly developing connection and strengthening your relationship bond you breath new life into your marriage every chance you get. Sometimes you will be giving rescue breathes during crisis and struggle while other times you are giving extra oxygen creating a sense of peace and relaxation.

Know your lover’s top five or six needs to be happy. Many couples think they know each other and know what drives happiness, only to find they have lost touch with change, growth, and each other.

To keep on the front line of a good relationship, you have to meet together and talk. I suggest three meetings a week as a minimum.

These three meetings each come with a distinct purpose: First, have a date night. This is where couples flirt, tease, kiss, and talk about hopes and dreams with each other.

Second meeting is couples council. In this meeting, you discover the struggles you each face. You empathize with each other, grow through strife and strain while talking about hard topics, trusting you will stand by each other for better or worse.

Third meeting is family night. This is a time to organize your family, share family activities, dreams, and structure the household as a unified front. All three of these meetings are really mandatory and refreshing if you engage weekly, on purpose.

Transparency Second of the three “must” for juicy, fun, passionate relationships is all about transparency. Share your whole self, holding nothing back. If you only share what your lover approves of, you’re holding them hostage. Allow your lover to see all of you and realize your love for each other grows with knowledge of what makes us tick.

Sharing a deep sense of fondness and adoration for each other (number one cause of divorce is contempt) is a major part of the intimacy you will experience. Have you ever caught yourself thinking fond thoughts about your lover and not expressing these thoughts out loud because it feels too vulnerable? My challenge to you is be vulnerable every day! Dare to share all your fondness and admiration out loud and often!

Pray with each other and express gratitude to the God of your understanding for each other. Imagine the power you will have as a couple joining in prayer to begin each day unified!

Celebrating victories, supporting each other’s interests, and helping achieve each other’s dreams are all ways of generating juicy, fun, passionate marriages. I think you get the idea.

Positive Sentiment Override (Gottman Term) Finally the third principle followed by juicy, passionate, fun couples is a constant positive sentiment override. You always have two choices in how you see your lover. You can think negative or you can see the good. You can interpret what is said through a filter of offense. Seeking to be offended will generally lead to you finding a way to actually be offended.

The thousands of interactions will be filled with minor slights and errors that can be exploited and used to feel sad, hurt and bugged at each other. On the other hand, you have every right to filter all those same interactions through a sieve that separates out all the warm, passionate sentiments and feel love and joy. It’s really up to you! No, you’re not burying your head in the sand, you’re simply seeking the good gifts offered.

Think about all of this, and implement these ideas to see how your relationship can blossom and flourish this spring!

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Simple Ways to Improve Mood

By Alberto Souza, MSN, APRN, FNP-C We all have those days when it feels like we woke up on the wrong side of the bed. For whatever reason, we are just in a bad mood. Often times these bad mood feelings are associated with difficult or stressful events in our lives, such as trouble at work, financial problems, or disappointment. Sometimes these bad mood feelings last for only a few hours, but sometimes they might linger for days at a time. There are many simple strategies to improve one’s mood in spite of what it is that might be bringing us down.

Be With People Often times when we are feeling low, just being with a trusted friend or family member and talking about our feelings can make all the difference. We shouldn’t be embarrassed to talk about our mood or admit that we need help. In fact, many times isolating ourselves can be one of the biggest culprits in a lingering bad mood.

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Enjoy Yourself When a bad mood strikes we might find ourselves not even wanting to do the things we normally enjoy, but doing them anyway can take our minds off of negative thoughts and oftentimes will help us feel better overall. Think of simple pleasures like reading, exercising, cooking or baking, shopping or just watching a funny movie or show.

Talk to a Professional Feeling sad or moody are normal human emotions we all experience from time to time. Depression is different from these emotions, primarily because depression is a pervasive feeling of sadness that impacts our entire life and doesn’t just go away even when things in our lives are good. We should not hesitate to reach out to a professional to help us understand our feelings and deal with them appropriately.

Source: Psychology Today

About the Author Alberto has worked in healthcare for over 10 years. He began as a CNA and then worked as a registered nurse until completing his Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Alberto has been been working as a Nurse Practitioner since April of 2013. In addition to his work as a Nurse Practitioner, he also teaches online classes for the Dixie State University Nursing Program. His genuine love for people and desire to continue to learn and improve has allowed him to experience a great deal of success as a provider, to establish a good rapport with patients and to develop lasting relationships with medical professionals in the Southern Utah area. Alberto is also fluent in 3 languages (English, Portuguese and Spanish) which allows him to better serve a more diverse population. He is currently pursuing further certification in Psychiatry and Mental Health in order to provide his patient’s with the most up-to-date services and treatments in the field. Originally from Sao Paulo Brazil, Alberto Souza moved to the U.S. as a teenager where he has had the opportunity to pursue his American Dream. Alberto lives in Southern Utah with his wife and 4 children and is a devoted family man. In his free time, Alberto enjoys time with his family, traveling, biking, swimming and is an avid soccer fan. Alberto shares his love for soccer through coaching local youth teams.

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March 2018 March 24 RRCI Fun Run, Walk & Roll: 5K 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM MDT – www.rrci.org RRCI Fun Run, Walk & Roll: 5K is a community fundraising event to support the mission, goals, and services that RRCI, (Formerly known as Red Rock Center for Independence) provides for people with disabilities in southwestern Utah.

March 2 14th Annual Fire and Ice Gala www.dixiefoundation.org The funds raised by the Fire and Ice Gala allow students with financial restraints an opportunity to attend Dixie State University. This year’s Gala will have a Wizard of OZ theme “There’s no place like home” and will be held at the Burns Arena on the campus of Dixie State University in St. George, Utah. The interest in the Gala pushed the event coordinators to the limit at its previous location and the move of the Gala to Dixie State University will help accommodate more guests. The larger venue will allow the committee to bring in celebrity Emcee Alex Boye, who is offering a special auction item you won’t want to miss. We invite the public to be part of this event. The Fire and Ice Gala is open to everyone. You can help change lives when you become involved with the Foundation by securing seats at the Gala or providing a cash donation. For more information you can go to the newly designed website for the Dixie Foundation at www.dixiefoundation.org . Tickets are $150 per person. For reservations or information call Ronda Neilson at 801-368-4800 or email ronda@dixiefoundation.org.

March 9-10 Crossroads of the West Gun Show Saturday March 9: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday March 10: 9:00am - 4:00pm Exhibit Hall B During the last year, Crossroads of the West Gun Shows attracted more than half a million guests, more than any other gun show in America. Crossroads of the West Gun Shows are America’s Best Gun Shows. All of our shows offer hundreds of tables to meet the needs of everyone, from the once a year hunter to the avid collector. www.crossroadsgunshows.com. Contact Jeff Templeton or Tracy Olcott 801-544-9125. $8.00 per person. Children 12 & under are free with a parent or guardian and do not require a ticket. Ticket price allows entrance for both days.

March 16 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: An Acoustic Evening 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT – www.tuacahn.org Pat Benatar: she’s always been a rule-breaker and a trail-blazer, she remains a bold and distinctive artist both on stage and on record, and now, after more than three decades in rock ‘n’ roll, she’s a bonafide living legend. Neil “Spyder James” Giraldo, has been a professional musician, producer, arranger and songwriter for over four decades now, changing the face of the pop charts throughout the 1980s with his collaborator, muse and wife, Pat Benatar.

March 16 Hey Ladies! Best. Expo. Ever!

Friday 16th: 10 - 8 pm, Saturday 17th: 10 am - 6 pm – Exhibit Hall Hey Ladies! BEST.EXPO.EVER. All the info you’ll need to get shopping and have FUN Staycation!! Events include Spring Pet Dress Up Contest (Fundraiser for Switchpoint/ Bed-n Biscuits) Packet Pick up for ShamROCK Your Socks Off 10k & MORE! expostg.com/index.php/spring-2018-st-george-best-expo-ever/ ExpoStG@gmail.com. Contact Shelley Smith at 435-313-5444.

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March 24 Red Rock Rampage All Day If you’ve Got a mountain bike, love to ride, enjoy competition—and a little good, dirty fun—then come on out to the Red Rock Rampage! Southwestern Utah is known for unique and challenging mountain bike trails, breathtaking scenery, and sunshine more than 300 days a year! So challenge yourself on the Red Rock Rampage course and enjoy the great spring weather you’ll find in Southern Utah. With 30 different categories— ranging from kids to pro—the Red Rock Rampage offers something for every mountain bike enthusiast And, if you really want to enjoy nature, there’s plenty of undeveloped, on-site camping so you can really rough it! • We are proud to be the First stop on the Intermountain Cup Series • Pre-Ride the course year round! • Over 20 Event Categories • 6 Mile Loop with 650 vertical feet • Perfect Spring Riding Temperatures • Scenery that amazes you in Southern Utah’s Painted Desert • Only 90 minutes north of Las Vegas • Just 4 hours south of Salt Lake City • Close to Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon.

Admission: Varies. Event Location: Green Valley Raceway - End of Canyon View Dr. - St. George. Presented by: Red Rock Bicycle.

March 30-31 St. George Art Festival www.sgartfestival.com • 1 10+ quality visual artists from throughout the United States •L ocal and regional entertainment on two stages • Two food courts feature a wide variety of delectable festival food •C hildren’s activity area with craft projects, carousel, water features, games, & face painting for younger attendees The St. George Art Festival began 36 years ago, showcasing the many artists who call St. George their home. Since then it has expanded to include over 110 artists juried from hundreds of entries from throughout the United States. Festival goers enjoy thousands of original works of art, live entertainment on two stages, a vibrant children’s area, and foods of all kinds. Over 30,000 residents and visitors from around the West converge in the beautiful town of St. George on Easter weekend, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. The festival is set in the beautiful Town Square with its carousel, fountains and water features, flower gardens, and historic buildings. The Art Festival is known for consistently outstanding artwork, and treating artists as special guests. The St. George Art Festival is produced by the City of St. George Leisure Services Department. The St. George Art Festival will be located in its entirety in the new Town Square. All booths will be located on grass with either a north or south exposure. Town Square is located in the center of the historic district in St. George. The park has multiple water features including a splash pad and a waterfall/river, a collection of bronze statuary, and the St. George Carousel.

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April 2018 April 5-6 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT– www.tuacahn.org This is not a rodeo. We don’t rope calves, and we don’t chase barrels. This is bull riding, and the first rule is just to stay alive. The Professional Bull Riders was created in 1992 when a group of 20 visionary bull riders broke away from the traditional rodeo scene seeking mainstream attention for the sport of professional bull riding. The combination of raw sport and quality entertainment has propelled the PBR to strong growth in live attendance as well. The PBR attracts over 1.5 million live event attendees each year with its multi-tiered event structure. Professional bull riding is a fierce, rough, and grueling sport with roots deeply imbedded in American culture. It’s America’s original extreme sport.

April 6 2018 Spring Home & Garden Expo Start: 10:00 am, Length: 9 hrs Come join us in celebrating the 16th Annual Home & Garden show!This expo has been Southern Utah’s largest and most complete showcase of all the latest products and services in Southern Utah. Most importantly you’ll discover ideas, inspiration, information and experts all designed to help you create the home and garden you’ve always wanted.

Also, don’t forget to bring your kids to this fun event as there will be free face painting!

Admission: $5. Event Location: Dixie Center - 1835 Convention Center Dr. - St. George.

Presented by: Across the Board Marketing April 14 An Intimate Evening with Kristen Chenoweth 8:00-10:00 PM MDT – www.tuacahn.org Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth’s career spans film, television, voiceover and stage. In 2015, Chenoweth received a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2009, she received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Pushing Daisies.” In 1999, she won a Tony Award for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and she was also nominated for her original role of Glinda the Good Witch in “Wicked” in 2004. Chenoweth has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and for a People’s Choice Award for her role on “Glee.”

In 2009, she wrote an upliftingly candid, comedic chronicle of her life so far, “A Little Bit Wicked,” which debuted on the New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller List.

April 21 Zion Ultra Races All Day Our courses will be slightly different this year than last year. We’ve adjusted them a bit to allow for staging out of the park in Virgin, UT and also to help prevent congestion out on course! A challenging, scenic run through the southern Utah desert adjacent to Zion National Park. 4 distances are offered- a Half Marathon, 50k, 100k, and a 100 miler. The 100 miler and 100k will be run on Friday, with the half marathon and 50k on Saturday. The 100 mile course includes 4 steep climbs onto mesas that offer incredible views of the varied geological features of the area. Admission: Registration Fees Vary - Free to Spectators.

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April 21 Tour de St. George Spring ‘18 All Day The Spring Tour de St George is one of Southern Utah’s must-attend cycling events of the year. With 35, 75, & 100 mile ride options, the Spring Tour de St. George is a great way to start your Utah cycling season! Weather’s perfect for cycling in Southern Utah’s early spring. So load up your bike, shed your winter coat, and help us show Southern Utah what cycling’s all about.Ride the Spring Tour de St. George and you’ll join cyclists from all over the Western U.S. as they converge on St. George, Utah for the first of our annual signature cycling events! Feel spring sunshine gently warming your back as you ride through Southern Utah’s Painted Desert. Stretch your legs with our 35, 75, or 100 mile routes. Enjoy lunch on us, ride with friends, and immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery.

And enjoy the party as we take over the town! Remember, when you ride the Spring Tour de St. George, you’re greeted with near-perfect spring temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and warm, gentle breezes—while other areas are still digging out of the ice and snow. • Event will be chipped timed • Event is capped at 800 riders so register early • Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Sand Hollow State Park and Quail Creek State Park. • Fully stocked rest stops, a great lunch, and more! • Enjoy warm spring riding temperatures in scenic Southern Utah • A distance to challenge every rider with 35, 75, 100 mile options • You will receive a custom Spring Tour de St. George Event Medal with your registration • Only 90 minutes North of Las Vegas • Just 4 hours south of Salt Lake City. Admission: Registration Fees: $40-80. Event Location: Town Square - 50 Main Street - St. George. Presented by: Red Rock Bicycle

April 21 Dixie Power Kite Festival 10:00 AM-7:00 PM MDT – www.dixiepowerkitefestival.com Dixie Power Kite Festival partnered with Washington County School District Foundation to bring a great community event to Southern Utah. Reading charts are sent out in January to all elementary students, K-5. The students are encouraged to read a certain amount of minutes per week and parents sign off on the chart. They bring the chart to the Kite Festival and receive a free kite or book as a reward. A whole day of festivities takes place on that day, kite flying, enjoying games, vendors, continuous entertainment, etc. The proceeds from the Festival are given to the Washington County School District for literacy programs. In the past 16 years. Dixie Power Kite Festival has given back $350,000 to the literacy programs in the elementary schools.

April 27-28 David Archuleta www.tuacahn.org David Archuleta became a star when he was just 16. In 2008 more than 30 million television viewers fell in love with his angelic voice and their 44 million votes made him runner-up in Season 7 of “American Idol.” Soon after, the young Utahan signed with Jive Records and his first single “Crush,” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of its release.

According to Nielsen SoundScan, the track sold 166,000 downloads that first week in the U.S. and subsequently more than 1.92 million digital copies. Three months later, David’s selftitled album, “David Archuleta,” went gold, selling more than 750,000 copies in the U.S., and more than 900,000 worldwide. “It was so neat to see how positive fans were about ‘Crush,’” David says of the enthusiastic reception for his chart debut.

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QUICK RESOURCE GUIDE CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION

Head Start St. George Center (435) 628-5641 494 East 900 South | St. George, UT 84790 Suu.edu/headstart The Head Start program services low-income, prekindergarten children and their families by helping them learn social, emotional, cognitive and physical development skills. Head Start families are often offered assistance in literacy training, parenting skills, nutrition and social services.

The Learning Center for Families (435) 673-5353 2044 South Mesa Palms Drive | St. George, UT 84790 TLC4families.org The Learning Center for Families provides free child development screenings, infant and toddler mental health services and therapy programs for infants and toddlers with special needs.

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Family Support Center (435) 674-5133 310 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Thefamilysupportcenter.com The Family Support Center provides crisis care for children ages birth-11. Availability is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for parents feeling stressed and out-of-control due to personal or family situations.

Switchpoint Community Resource Center (435) 627-4663 948 North 1300 West | St. George, UT 84770 Switchpointcrc.org Switchpoint provides homeless individuals in southern Utah with food, shelter and a stepping stone to independence.

LDS Family Services (435) 673-6446 2480 Red Cliffs Drive | St. George, UT 84790 Providentliving.org LDS Family Services helps local church leadership care for the individuals in their community that suffer from social and emotional challenges. All resources and care provided are in harmony with the LDS gospel principles.

Alcoholics Anonymous (Dixie Central Office) (435) 674-4791 165 North 100 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dixieaaoffice.org The Dixie Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous provides a central office where people can meet or call for information on meetings, or to communicate with other locals battling alcoholic addiction.

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LDS Addiction Recovery Program St. George, UT Addictionrecovery.lds.org The LDS Addiction Recovery Program features 12-steps that promote healing and recovery while also incorporating LDS gospel principles. The program has regular meetings in St. George to cover pornography and general addictions for men and women.

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Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired (435) 986-0055 965 E 700 S, Ste. 202 | St. George, UT 84790 www.usor.utah.gov The VRBVI helps meet the needs of individuals suffering from visual impairments or blindness by providing vocational rehabilitation, as well as training and adjustment services.

Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (435) 673-8974 1067 East Tabernacle, Suite 10 | St. George, UT 84770 Deafservices.utah.gov The St. George Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides interpreters, classes, camps, social activities and rehabilitation for those dealing with hearing loss.

Red Rock Center for Independence (435) 673-7501 168 North 100 East, Suite 101 | St. George, UT 84770 Rrci.org The mission of the Red Rock Center for Independence is to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOVE Center (435) 628-0458 | St. George, UT | Dovecenter.org The DOVE Center in St George provides emergency support and case-by-case counseling support and group counseling for female and child victims of domestic violence, rape and emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse.

Erin Kimball Foundation (435) 627-9232 455 West Vincent Lane | Washington, UT 84780 Erinkimball.org The Erin Kimball Foundation serves homeless victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse. The foundation strives to empower survivors in the healing process by assisting with employment opportunities and/or educational endeavors.

Dixie State University Health and Wellness Center (435) 652-7756 34 North 600 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dixie.edu/wellness The mission of the Dixie State University’s Health and Wellness Center is to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst all student and faculty members through education and self-improvement. The center provides mental health services as well as medical services.

Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic of St. George (435) 656-0022 1036 East Riverside Drive | St. George, UT 84790 Doctorsvolunteerclinic.org The Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic of St. George provides quality health care and a mental health clinic M-F during normal business hours.

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Division of Child and Family Services (435) 652-2960 178 North 200 East | St. George, UT 84770 Dcfs.utah.gov The Division of Child and Family Services works to protect children and adults from abuse, neglect and dependency while providing preventative education for families to protect their children.

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Narcotics Anonymous (435) 467-4403 | Washington, UT 84780 Nasouthernutah.org Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship that provides support for recovering addicts. All members follow a simple program to abstain from drugs and provide support to one another.

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National Alliance on Mental Issues (NAMI) www.namiut-sw.org NAMI provides free classes to families and their loved ones coping with mental issues. Family to Family is a 12 week program for families who want to learn how to help their ill loved one. Peer to Peer is for the person who wants to learn how to better understand their mental issues. Both classes are held at the Washington County Library 88W100S. Every Thursday, from 5:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Classes begin September 7, 2017.

SENIOR SERVICES Five County Area Agency on Aging (435) 673-3548 1060 West 1700 South Bldg B | St. George, UT 84770 Agingcare.com The Area Agency on Aging provides seniors with a list of available services, respite care, counseling and mobility services.

Senior Citizen’s Center (435) 634-5743 245 North 200 West | St. George, UT 84770 Stg.coa.washco.utah.gov The Senior Citizen’s Center offers seniors in St. George the opportunity to find new friends, take classes and enrich their lives.

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Southwest Behavioral Health Center (435) 634-5600 474 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Sbhc.us The Southwest Behavioral Health Center assists families and communities in the prevention and recovery from severe and persistent mental health illness and addiction.

Utah Behavioral Services (801) 255-5131 359 East Riverside Drive, Suite B | St. George, UT 84790 Utahbehavioralservices.com Utah Behavioral Services provides high-quality behavioral and mental health services to residents in southern Utah.

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Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center (435) 628-8075 N. Mall Drive, Suite VW-104 | St. George, UT 84790 Isatcenter.org ISAT focuses on the prevention and treatment of domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse and other issues through comprehensive programs. Their goal is to aid families in the healing process and prevent further victimization.

RECOVERY AND INTERVENTION

PROGRAMS FOR THE UNDERSERVED AND HOMELESS Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah (435) 674-7669 ext. 3 835 South Bluff Street | St. George, UT 84770 Habitatswu.org Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah works to provide low-income families with safe, affordable housing. They focus on volunteers, sustainable programs and conservation efforts to supply decent housing to those in need.

St. George Housing Authority (435) 628-3648 975 North 1725 West #101 | St. George, UT 84770 Stgeorgehousingauthority.org St. George Housing Authority’s mission is to provide assistance to low-income families by providing safe, affordable housing opportunities. The Housing Authority focuses on helping families achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

YOUTH CRISIS The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (435) 414-4362 474 West 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team’s mission is to provide support to families who are experiencing crisis in the home due to their children’s behavioral issues and/or a mental health diagnosis.

Washington County Youth Crisis Center (435) 656-6100 251 East 200 North | St. George, UT 84770 Washington County Youth Crisis Center provides individual behavioral and educational health assistance to youth in a state of crisis.

FEATURED DIRECTORY LISTINGS ADULT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

SunRiver Community www.sunriver.com (435) 688-1000

ATHLETIC SUPPLIES

Bicycles Unlimited 90 S 100 E (435) 673-4492 www.bicyclesunlimited.com Rapid Cycling 705 N. Bluff Street (435) 703-9880 www.rapidcyclingbikes.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Stephen Wade Automotive 1630 Hilton Dr St George, UT 84770 (435) 628-6100 www.stephenwade.com

BANKS

People’s Town & Country Bank 405 E St George Blvd, St George, UT 84770 (435) 673-1150 1464 S 1490 E, St George, UT 84790 (435) 673-1150 www.tcbankutah.com

CITY & LOCAL

City of St. George 175 East 200 North (435) 627-4000 www.sgcity.org St. George Area Chamber of Commerce 136 N. 100 E. (435) 628-1658 www.stgeorgechamber.com

CORPORATE NETWORKING Corporate Alliance 1487 South Silicon Way www.knoweveryone.com (435) 256-6225

DENTISTS

Boren Dental Implant & Family Dentistry/ Sleep Dentistry 444 E Tabernacle St #2 www.drdaneboren.com (435) 674-9476 Riverside Dental 368 East Riverside Dr. Mystgoergedentist.com (435) 673-3363 Johnson Pediatric Dentistry 772 N Dixie Drive, Ste. 101 (435) 628-0511 www.drcodykidsdental.com

EDUCATION

Dixie Technical College 610 S. Tech Ridge Drive (435) 674-8400 www.dixietech.com Dixie State University 225 S 700 E, St George, UT 84770 (435) 652-7500

ENERGY HEALING

BrightWorks by Brigit www.BrightWorksByBrigit.com (435) 668-0233

ENTERTAINMENT

Tuacahn Center for the Arts 1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins, UT 84738 (435) 652-3200 www.tuacahn.org

FAMILY THERAPY St. George Center for Couples & Families Blackridge Terrace One 1173 S. 250 W. Ste. 208 www.stgeorgefamilies.com (435) 688-1111

FITNESS

BeHot Yoga 558 E. Riverside Dr. #210 (435)225-6529 www.stgeorgeyoga.com

FITNESS (CONTINUED)

Movara Fitness Resort 290 S Fitness Way, Ivins, UT 84738 (888) 870-2639 www.movara.com Summit Athletic Club 1532 East 1450 South, (435) 628-5000 446 S Mall Dr B-1, (435) 251-8800 1973 W Sunset Blvd. (435) 628-2151 www.summitathleticclub.com

FURNITURE

Designer Furniture Gallery 170 N 400 E (435)673-2323 www.designerfurniture.com Wilding Wallbeds 1509 S 270 E #3, St George, UT 84790 (866) 877-7803 wallbedsbywilding.com

HEALTH Advanced Hearing & Balance 1490 E. Foremaster Drive #360 St. George, UT 84790 (435) 319-4700 www.HearingAidDoctor.com

Alive & Well Mobile Medicine (435) 669-9696 Myaliveandwell.com Desert Pain and Spine 1490 E Foremaster Dr #220 www.desertpainspecialists.com (435) 216-7000 48 S 2500 W #110, Hurricane (435) 216-7000 Dixie Chiropractic 10 North 400 East www.dixiechiro.com (435) 673-1443

East West Health 558 E Riverside Dr #208 www.acueastwest.com (435) 773-7790

Intermountain Healthcare 1380 E Medical Center Dr. (435) 251-1000 intermountainhealthcare.org

LiVe Well Center at Dixie Regional Health & Performance Center 652 S. Medical Center Drive (435) 251-3793 Novatio Orthopedics 736 S 900 E Suite 202 (435) 688-1152 www.novatioortho.com

Revere Health Coral Desert Orthopaedics 1490 Foremaster Dr. #15 (435)628-9393 www.coraldesertortho.com Riverside Medical Arts 1068 E Riverside Dr, (435) 628-6466 www.riversidemedicalarts.com St. George Eye Center 1054 East Riverside Dr. Suite 201 www.stgec.com (435) 628-4507 St. George Urology 1490 East Foremaster Drive Suite 300 (435) 688-2104 Snow Slade, Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeon 1054 E Riverside Dr. Ste. 201 (435) 628-4507 www.stgec.com Southwest Spine & Pain Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center 652 S. Medical Center Drive #110 www.southwestspineandpain.com (435) 656-2424 Southwest Vision 965 E 700 S #100 www.southwestvision.org (435) 673-5577 Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology 515 South 300 East Suite 206 www.valleyobgynutah.com (435) 628-1662

HEALTH (CONTINUED)

PHARMACY (CONTINUED)

Watts Wellness 348 N Bluff St #202 (435)656-4461 www.wattswellness.net WholeFIT Wellness for Life www.wholefitwellness.com

HEARING/AUDIOLOGY

Intermountain Audiology 161 W 200 N #110 St. George, UT 84770 (435) 688-2456 Sound of Life Foundation 20 N. Main Street Suite 309 St. George, UT 84770 (435) 215-4898 True Tone Hearing Centers 1363 E. 170 S. Ste. 201 (435) 674-4938 www.truetonehearing.com

Stapley Pharmacy 102 E City Center St. (435) 673-3575 446 S. Mall Drive #B8 (435) 673-3575 167 E Main, Enterprise (435) 878-2300 www.stapleypharmacy.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Fit Physical Therapy 1490 E Foremaster Dr #110 (435)652-4455 1532 East 1450 South (435) 359-9200 www.fit-pt.com

RADIO

Cherry Creek Radio www.cherrycreekradio.com

REAL ESTATE

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Jones Paint & Glass 122 S 1200 E, St. George, UT 84790 (435)673-9644 www.jonespg.com

INSURANCE

Riverside Business Insurance 157 E Riverside Dr # 2A (435) 628-8738

LEGAL

Jones Waldo Law Firm 301 N 200 E # 3A (435) 628-1627 www.joneswaldo.com

MORTGAGE

Cherry Creek Mortgage 720 S River Rd, (435) 674-9200 www.cherrycreekmortgage.com

MORTUARY Spilsbury Mortuary 110 S. Bluff St. St. George, UT 84770 (435) 673-2454 25 N. 2000 W. Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-2212 www.spilsburymortuary.com

MUSEUMS & ART

Kayenta Arts Foundation 881 Coyote Gulch Court (435) 674-2787 www.kayentaartsfoundation.org

NEWS

Jessica Elgin, ERA (918) 924-0055 Brandon Staples, ERA (480) 244-9002 Kayenta Community 800 N Kayenta Parkway Ivins, Utah 84738 (435) 628-7234

RESTAURANT

Cappeletti’s 36 E Tabernacle, St. George, UT (435) 986-4119 cappelettisrestaurantstgeorge.com Magleby’s 1450 Hilton Drive (435) 652-9600 www.maglebys.com/st-george/ Orange Peel 42 S River Road #13 (435) 628-2232 www.theorangepeel.biz The Painted Pony Restaurant 2 W St George Blvd www.painted-pony.com (435) 634-1700 The Pasta Factory 2 W St. George Blvd (435) 674-3753 The Pizza Factory 2 W St. George Blvd #8 (435) 628-1234 2376 E Red Cliffs Dr. (435) 688-2656 1930 W Sunset Blvd (435) 634-1234

SENIOR GAMES

St. George News www.STGNews.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center 476 E Riverside Dr (800) 733-2767 www.redcross.org/local/utah Boy Scouts of America (928) 965-3943, clawton@bsamail.org School of Life Foundation River Road Plaza 107 South 1470 East, Ste 101 www.schooloflifefoundation.org (435) 632-2947 The Learning Center for Families 2044 Mesa Palms Drive (435) 673-5353 www.tlc4families.org United Way Dixie info@unitedwaydixie.org

ORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Oral & Facial Surgery Institute 393 E Riverside Dr #2B www.utahoms.com (435) 628-1100

PHARMACY Fusion Pharmacy 1100 N Canyon View Drive Santa Clara, UT 84765 (435) 703-9680 www.fusionspecialtypharmacy.com Hurricane Family Pharmacy 25 North 2000 West Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-8200 www.utahfamilypharmacy.com

Huntsman World Senior Games 1070 W 1600 S # A103 (435) 674-0550 www.seniorgames.net

SPAS

Casa Blanca 950 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV (866) 401-6021 casablancaresort.com

TREATMENT CENTERS

Southwest Healing & Wellness (435) 986-7100 www.southwesthwc.com

VETERINARIANS

Washington Family Vet Clinic 969 N. 3050 E., (435) 627-1300 washingtonfamilyvet.com

VOLUNTEERS

JustServe.org

WASHINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER

Washington Community Center 350 N Community Center Dr. Washington, UT 84780 (435) 656-6360 Washingtoncity.org/cc

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Dr. Coleen Andruss 1173 South 250 West, Suite 110 www.drhealthylifestyle.com (435) 986-3800

YOUTH TREATMENT CENTERS

Life Skills Recovery Ranch 9431 N 400 W Holden, UT 84636 (435) 253-1887 www.lifeskillsrecoveryranch.com

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