5 Reasons St.George Will Always Have My Heart By Ella Mosiichuk I often meet people who ask me, “How did you end up in this town?” or “Why did you choose to move here?” While thinking of an answer, I feel a warm rush running through my body, because the answer reminds me why I moved to America. I wanted to find freedom, which people in Ukraine, my home country, don’t have. St. George has become my shelter and second home. There are so many different reasons why I fell in love with this town, but I’d like to share with you my top five: 1. History This town is rich in history, arts, and culture. The downtown area is a perfect place to see beautiful art galleries, old shops, museums, and much more. Just like a family, this small town has unique traditions and special annual events that bring the community together. Dixie Power Kite Festival, George Streetfest on Main, and the St. George
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Fourth of July celebration—which is my favorite holiday of the year. You get a chance to enjoy some quality time relaxing with family and friends among different outdoor games, parades, fireworks, and festive food which you can’t find anywhere else. 2. Sense of community One of the advantages of living in this town is that people and families do everything together. I have seen this community unite together, through some tragedies and good times. It is incredible that the St. George community is so welcoming and always trying to do whatever they can to help other members. People who live here acknowledge that others’ needs, values, and opinions matter to them as much as their own which makes it the most influential community.