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November 2023 PUBLISHER

Paula Christie | paula.christie@citylifestyle.com

LIFESTYLE LETTER

Southern Utah, what are you grateful for in this season of thanks? Indeed, it is wonderful to give thanks! I am thinking of Mrs. Rudd, my third-grade teacher in rural southwest Idaho. Every morning, we would take out our pocket-sized copies of the New Testament with the Psalms and Proverbs included, and she would read from Psalms—and most often, Psalms 100, as we followed along. I believe it was her favorite psalm, and it certainly became one of mine. “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands . . . Enter unto His gates with thanksgiving and unto His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.” She was a commanding woman standing in front of us—in her patterned georgette dresses and practical shoes. One could not help but respect her. My classmates and I were of different denominations and faiths, but were unified in this introduction to our day. Why is it when I reflect on what I am grateful for at this season of the year, I return to those days at Central Mesa School and think of Mrs. Rudd reading from Psalms? When we look around our communities, we have myriad reasons to count our blessings and offer praise and gratitude to all who sacrifice and give so much in the service of others. Hopefully, this month’s issue will remind us of the thoughtful, generous people we have living among us as our neighbors and friends. In this season of thanks, may our homes be filled with the aroma of freshly baked pies, the sounds of joy around the table, the feeling of gratitude in our hearts and the singing of praise and thanksgiving. Thank you for reading, and thanks to our contributors and our advertisers who make this magazine possible each month. I hope to see you around the community soon. Thankfully, J J A B E R N A T H Y, E D I T O R @STGEORGECIT YLIFEST YLE

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D E PA RTM E NTS

16 Stoves, schools and services for Guatemala

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Local Experiences

Local Limelight LI FE + C U LT U R E

Giving Back FO O D + B EV ER AG E

Hot Spot HEA LT H + WELLNES S

Hometown Hero LI FE + C U LTU R E

Inspired By HEA LT H + WELLNE SS

Seasonal Setups LI FE + C U LTU R E

Events

Culinary Creations FO O D + B E V E R AG E

The journey of more than two thousand miles begins with a single prayer

20 Switchpoint: Meeting Needs With Compassion Changing the face of poverty

30 A World Away

Reflections of World War II from the California coast to the China Burma India Theater

32 Finding Thankfulness Through the spirit of trees

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1: Shawn Christensen and Annie Simkins of St. George Area Chamber of Commerce at Rise Summit 2: Excellence in Arts recipients, JJ Abernathy (2023) and Marianne Hamilton (2022) attend Arts Summit luncheon 3: Leli Fotu, Huntsman World Senior Games official ambassador, speaks at St. George Sunrise Rotary 4: Mike Barnum, St. George Sunrise Rotary club president, with Dave Higbee assisting, inducts new members 5: Dixie Roundup Queen and Princess speak to students at Three Falls Elementary School 6: Elder Matthew Holland delivers introductory remarks prior to dedicating the new Washington County Administration Building 7: Friends and family of JJ Abernathy attend the St. George Arts Summit awards presentation

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8: Miss Greater Zion, Alyssia Johnston, distributes taffy to the visitors in the new administration building 9: Utah Area President Elder Kevin W. Pearson addresses media before St. George Temple tour 10: Washington County Commissioner Victor Iverson speaks at the dedication of Washington County Administration Building 11: Former Dixie State University President Douglas Alder presents remarks in the St. George Tabernacle 12: Vocalist Kalynn Snow and organist Ben Alder present St. George Temple program in the Tabernacle 13: Susi Lafaele and David Cordero at the Greater Zion exhibit after county building dedication 14: Elder Erich W. Kopischke addresses media group prior to leading a St. George Temple tour Photography by JJ Abernathy

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses. Good Medicine Intuitive Skin Care at Good Medicine Beauty Lab Good Medicine Beauty Lab has opened a new storefront in the Kayenta Art Village, offering clients the opportunity to touch, feel and smell unique facial and body care products. Owners, Karen and Whitney, love their customers and like chatting about their desert-based, all natural wild crafted products, lovingly made in Kayenta from safe, natural and locally-sourced wild botanical ingredients. Visit the store located in Kayenta Art Village: 873 Coyote Gulch Court, Suite C, Ivins.

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Kent Perkins Receives Art Award Kent Perkins, former Leisure Services Director for the City of St. George for more than 34 years, received the presigious City of St. George 2023 Excellence in Art Award at the St. George Arts Commission's annual Arts Summit. The award honors community members who have made significant contributions to the local arts scene. Among his many achievements, Kent served as director of the St. George Art Festival and helped create the St. George Art Museum.

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Small Business Administration Group and Ivins Mayor Attend Tuacahn 2024 Reveal Members of the Small Business Administration group recently attended the unveiling of the 2024 Tuacahn season. Front row attendees include from left to right: SBA Lending Relationship Specialist, Heather Johnson; SBA General Attorney, John Gygi; SBA Utah Deputy District Director, Donald MacMillan; SBA Administrative Assistant, Cheryl Richens; SBA Outreach and Marketing Specialist, Jackie Hobson; SBA Utah District Director, Marla Trollan; and Ivins City Mayor, Chris Hart.

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Small Business Administration Presents Tuacahn With Award At the recent 2024 Season Reveal at Tuacahn, SBA Utah District Director, Marla Trollan, presented Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Business of the Year, for their outstanding contributions to the southern Utah community. Tuacahn CEO, Kevin Smith and Artistic Director Scott Anderson accepted the award on behalf of Tuacahn. Shawn Christensen, president and CEO of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce assisted with the presentation of the award.

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JJ Abernathy Honored With Excellence in Art Award St. George City Lifestyle editor, JJ Abernathy, recently received the City of St. George's 2023 Excellence in Art Award at the St. George Arts Commission summit. For many years, JJ has been an advocate for the arts in southern Utah, serving on the board of the Southwest Symphony, promoting the arts scene in the press, and participating on the St. George Arts Commission and other arts boards. JJ actively promoted the passage of the RAP tax.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area. CAROLYN MCDONALD

Being thankful for what we have and giving back to those in need is important all-year round, and particularly during the holidays. We love our community and want to support our people and organizations in as many ways as we can—so join us in paying it forward with these local opportunities.

Our Picks to Pay it Forward SWITCHPOINT SOUP KITCHEN: Switchpoint serves free homestyle meals Monday through Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. All done by the magic of volunteers. Volunteer once or repeat often. 948 N. 1300 W., St. George, Utah DAYS FOR GIRLS AT QUILTED WORKS: Days for Girls is an international nonprofit, providing safe, sustainable beautiful feminine hygiene health solutions. A monthly OPEN SEW happens at Quilted Works. See daysforgirls.org. 140 N. 400 W., St. George, Utah UTAH FOOD BANK: Volunteers are the heartbeat of Utah Food Bank. Distributing 56.1 million meals statewide is impossible without volunteers. See dozens of opportunities at utahfoodbank.org. 4416 S. River Rd., St. George, Utah NEIGHBOR HOOD CONNECTION: Neighborhood Connection sends "pantry packs" home with more than 800 children each week. Meals are provided and packed by volunteers. Donations of money or time are always needed. Tel. 435.313.4725 P.O. Box 140 , Santa Clara, Utah ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SOUTHER N UTAH: Assistance League of Southern Utah’s Operation School Bell includes shopping events and literacy programs, giving new clothes and books to over 1,500 Washington County children. 640 E. 700 S., Suite G, St. George, Utah

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Carolyn McDonald | @carolyn797 Carolyn McDonald came to St. George along a winding road, including years in Buffalo, New York; Evansville, Indiana; St. Louis, Missouri; Fort Defiance, Arizona; and Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1980, she and her husband, Kent, put down roots in Green Valley and haven’t budged since. They have raised five fabulous children and welcomed 15 brilliant grandchildren. Over the years, she has volunteered in the community with performing arts, homeless services and fundraising for various charities. Since 2013, she has led a team making lunch monthly at the Community Soup Kitchen. She has been a folk harpist, a marathon runner, and a once-and-future backyard beekeeper. And, of course, she has a novel on the back burner.

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STOVES, SCHOOLS AND SERVICES FOR GUATEMALA

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THE JOURNEY OF MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE PRAYER

When Hurricane Mitch wreaked havoc in the Central American country of Guatemala in 1998— taking millions of acres of rich farmland, homes and schools, and more than 30,000 lives—Dan Strobell, a St. George resident, knelt and prayed. “Heavenly Father, what are you going to do to help this stunningly beautiful and stunningly poor country at this difficult time,” he pleaded. The answer from above? “I’m going to send you down there to help!” Though not quite the answer he was expecting, he made a few preliminary contacts through his church. Based on resulting discussions, he recognized he had the skills and the necessary crew within his own family to construct a modest house and a small school in one of 22 devastated villages. Dan shared the idea with his five sons, and together they drove nearly 2,100 difficult miles to the Guatemalan village. For the next eight years, as schedules permitted, some or all the family returned each year. With every trip, Dan researched the needs of those they were there to help.

In the second year, they discovered many village children were not attending the school they built the year before. Why? The routine task of preparing daily meals in the homes of many of the country’s 6.5 million indigenous people often requires children to gather firewood or carry water from great distances, leaving no time for school. Aside from losing out on an education, these children and their families are also at serious risk for life-threatening burns or lung damage from regularly breathing in harmful particulates from unvented open fires inside their houses. Enter the Rotary Club. Between 2006 and 2007, Dan served as president of St. George Rotary Club, an international service club, and one of five such clubs in Washington County, 46 in Utah and more than 36,000 in 220 countries addressing needs in local communities and the world. From the podium he suggested his cinderblock stove project as a way for club members to help people in one of the poorest countries in the world, centering efforts on four of Rotary International’s seven areas of focus, including maternal and child health, literacy and education, fighting disease, and protecting the environment. For the past 25 years, except during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 200 Rotarians and friends of Rotary, including children and grandchildren of Rotarians, have made the more than 4,000-mile roundtrip to Guatemala. To date, St. George Rotary has built or funded 3,137 stoves costing about $200 each. What’s more, the club has recruited dentists to remove decayed teeth by the thousands and medical specialists to treat the most common CONTINUED >

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health complaints among villagers. Such complaints include chronic headaches, burning eyes and difficulty breathing from constant exposure to smoke. They have also treated those suffering from arthritis and stomach problems, as well as chronically ill children. Rotarians have also donated school supplies, eyeglasses, shoes, knit caps, toys, and prenatal and multi-vitamins, and have taught local midwives resuscitation techniques to save the lives of unresponsive newborns. Each year, Rotarians from St. George, Cedar City and other communities in and around the Beehive State return to the village they served the previous year, where they find women overjoyed with improved health for themselves and their children and the blessing of a vented stove, which requires only a few twigs a day and allows children to be back in their classrooms. Although these women do not know anything about Utah or Rotary, they are convinced these gringos—strangers from another part of the world—have been sent by God. Dan also teaches Ancient Maya History through Utah Tech’s Community Education program, and he is pretty sure these women are right!

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With Compassion When Switchpoint Community Resource Center opened its doors in 2014, founder Carol Hollowell knew the shelter’s success would depend on its ability to respond to client’s needs, adapt the business model appropriately and invent sustainable income streams. Nearly a decade later, Switchpoint stands as one of Utah’s—and indeed, the nation’s—greatest sources of hope for the unhoused. Additionally, it has become a beacon of innovation, launching numerous allied businesses and a host of short- and long-term housing projects throughout the state. Spend roughly 20 seconds with Development Director, Linda Stay, and you’ll understand why Switchpoint’s mission is essential to the community—and why it deserves everyone’s support. “For many of our clients, by the time they get to us, their confidence is shot; they just don’t have any hope,” Linda confides, tears welling in her eyes. “We create opportunities for them to be successful, to contribute to the betterment of the whole, and to serve their neighbors.” Those opportunities begin when a new client steps through Switchpoint’s front doors, which are open 24/7. The intake team carefully assesses individual needs—even those the client cannot articulate. CONTINUED >

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“Quite often someone can’t talk about what they’re looking for, whether it’s addiction recovery, escape from an abusive relationship, or just a place to take a shower,” Linda explains. “Everyone’s needs are unique; we help bring them into focus.” Once specific goals have been identified, each client is assigned a case manager. It’s here, Linda believes, that the “magic” happens: Switchpoint’s case managers work with all residents of the 84-bed shelter to develop a plan that will empower them to become independent. From the start, staff members place an emphasis on the need for everyone to pull their own weight. Says Linda, “We require all able-bodied residents to have a job. Several local companies have been wonderful about hiring our residents. Also, they can earn ‘Switchbucks’ by working at our thrift store, our coffee roasting company, Switchpoint Garden, or BedN-Biscuits, our doggie daycare. Again, it’s all about creating opportunities for clients to regain control of their lives and feel successful.” Linda adds that Switchpoint’s multiple businesses are the result of the ongoing drive to best serve their clients. For example, almost none of the nation’s homeless shelters will house residents’ pets; thus, Bed-N-Biscuits, offering canine care, was born. Switchpoint Aeroponic Garden grew—literally—out of the aim to feed residents the freshest-possible produce. Switchpoint’s organic produce and roasted coffee may be purchased through Digby’s Market on Snow Canyon Parkway. This fall, ground will be broken on the construction of a 3,000 square-foot commercial kitchen at the rear of the Switchpoint campus, with 16 family units to be located on the second floor. Along with the preparation of the 150 lunches and 80 dinners that Switchpoint serves residents daily, the new kitchen will see the production of baked goods that will be sold to local senior living facilities, yielding still another revenue stream. Construction is also underway on several affordable housing projects in St. George, Tooele and Salt Lake City. But Linda stresses that finding funding is a perennial challenge. “People have this misconception that we’re fully funded by state and federal dollars; we’re definitely not. That’s why we’ve been so innovative about creating income sources … and we absolutely depend on the support of generous community members. “The other, biggest misconception,” Linda finishes, “is that our residents are all dealing with addictions, or they’re severely mentally ill, or they somehow ‘want’ CONTINUED >

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to be here. Being homeless or food-insecure is not who they are; it’s just what they’re experiencing right now. They’re your sister, or your cousin or your grandfather whose small Social Security check won’t cover what rents have become. Our job is to meet everyone where they are, see beyond their circumstance and stand beside them.”

A PORTRAIT OF ITS FOUNDER: A SMALL INTERACTION SPARKS HUGE IMPACT Carol’s “rearview mirror moment” was her first glimpse of Ray, disheveled and shivering in a wheelchair in the rain, as she drove past. Inexplicably, she felt compelled to make a U-turn. Bundling the homeless stranger and his chair into her truck, Carol aimed simply to find him a hot cup of coffee. But as his story poured out, the trajectory of both of their lives took a dramatic turn. Carol’s determination to help Ray replace the ID card he had lost when his wallet was stolen was the launching-pad for what is now the Switchpoint Resource Center. “For five years Ray had been camping in an alley, because without identification he couldn’t get a job or find housing,” Carol notes. “I thought ‘wow, I could fix this guy’s problem if I could just get him an ID.’ And that was how Switchpoint began.” That clear-headed drive to solve problems has since transformed the futures of over 15,000 Utahns formerly living in poverty. For Carol, for her board, and for all Switchpoint’s change-makers, it’s their raison d’etre, Carol says. “There’s innate satisfaction in the fact that you’re helping someone, every single day.” According to Switchpoint’s 2022 Annual Report, 4,339,300 pounds of food were distributed through food pantries and soup kitchens, more than 42,000 bed nights were provided in shelters, and 175 individuals participated in education and employment programs. In addition, 332 families received housing assistance support and nealy 500 Utahns are no longer homeless. What is also impressive, Switchpoint volunteers served a total of 37,530 hours. Switchpoint’s vision: Every individual embodies their worth and value, with self-esteem, hope and abilities restored, thriving in affordable housing. To take a tour of Switchpoint or to make a donation or both, visit switchpointcrc.org.

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Combining nature and technology into one therapeutic methodology, the local proprietors behind Red Bed Regeneration offer a cutting-edge way to enhance the body’s natural healing ability by harnessing the power of low-intensity, red-light wavelengths. “Personal health and wellness are natural interests that come with living in this area,” says Lori Prenger, co-owner of Red Bed Regeneration. “Our red-light beds are exciting given the community that we have—people are health conscious and active.” The research backing red-light therapy is just as exciting. Infrared and near-infrared light waves have been shown to stimulate mitochondria—the powerhouse in each cell of our bodies—to produce energy more efficiently and accelerate the body’s natural self-healing ability. More than 40 years ago, NASA explored the potential of red light in its experiments with plant growth in the vacuum of space. The aeronautics and space agency also used red light as a therapeutic protocol to reverse muscle atrophy in astronauts in microgravity environments. Today, medical professionals use this technology in their practices for everything from weight loss, wound healing and athletic recovery to anti-aging and acne treatments. The Red Bed Regeneration experience is pleasant and soothing. The redlight beds remain warm to the touch but never hot. An optional vibration feature based on Rife frequencies induces further relaxation and healing and encourages lymphatic drainage. Rife frequencies are an alternative therapy using sound waves to aid the healing process.

The panel situated near the face combines red and blue-wavelength lights to address issues specific to the face such as wrinkles, acne and rosacea. The body-contoured design factors into the overall efficacy of each treatment. “Our beds are designed to be as close to the skin as possible, to every aspect of the body as possible,” Lori explains. Other beds on the market with flat tanning-bed style designs tend to be less effective because the light emitted is further away from the skin, uneven and disbursed. After all, for Lori, power and effectiveness were key when selecting the beds. “These beds have nearly 29,000 diodes, so they’re some of the more powerful ones on the market,” she says. Lori and her fiancé, Chris Long— who also co-own BMW and Mini repair shop Bavarian Werkstatte and Jet Black Charter, a luxury private car service and airport charter—first explored red light therapy after a registered nurse friend suggested it as a solution for Lori’s chronic low back pain and scarring from a botched surgery. Back then, she targeted specific areas of her body using a red-light panel. Despite the time-consuming process, the results were “awesome,” according to Lori. “We used it for two or three months before we decided to start looking at options for more advanced equipment,” Lori recounts. Their search led them to BodyBalance System, a manufacturer of red-light beds based in Las Vegas, which also happened to be operated by one of their business contacts. The medical-grade beds at Red Bed Regeneration are cleared through the Food and Drug Administration and have been sold and distributed throughout various gyms, luxury spas and weight loss centers. They are even used by college athletes at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, Athletics Department. To book sessions, Lori encourages clients to call or book online. “We do an initial consultation at a discount that includes the first session.

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SO M E O F TH E M A N Y A DVA NTAG E S O F Red Light Therapy For Total Body Wellness O N E : Promotes firmer,

more radiant and smoother skin T W O : Increases fat loss and burns off fat T H R E E : Improves brain health

and cognitive performance F O U R : Slows hair loss and stimulates hair growth F I V E : Decreases pain S I X : Lowers inflammation S E V E N : Improves circulation E I G H T : Improves tendonitis,

joint health and arthritis N I N E : Improves body detoxification ability T E N : Improves oral health E L E V E N : Speeds up wound

healing and scarring T W E L V E : Reduces cellulite

start at 6 sessions and go up to 36 sessions—which can be customized. Gift cards are also available, and holiday sales make gift cards a perfect holiday gift. Red Bed Regeneration also offers other holistic health tools, including the Fit3D Body Scanner, a machine that captures and tracks health data, including body

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composition and posture, as well as Sea-Onic Footbath Detox treatments and Reiki Energy Healing. To book a session or consultation, please contact Lori at Red Bed Regeneration at 435.627.3391 or visit redbedregen.com. The facility is located at 1363 East Washington Dam Road, Suite 2, in Washington.

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The nighttime was especially dark during the early months of 1942 in Southern California—coastal blackouts deemed necessary following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Panic gripped the nation, especially on the West Coast, as the possibility of a Japanese invasion caused fear and confusion. On February 24, 1942, a false alarm of an enemy air raid resulted in approximately 1,400 rounds of anti-aircraft rounds shot into the air, the shrapnel landing along a wide area. This “Battle of Los Angeles” resulted in no enemy casualties, just rattled nerves of those on the home front. “They thought the Japanese were along the coast, so all the coast gunners fired,” recalls Ridge Bemis, then a 17-year-old Long Beach resident. “We got shrapnel on our house.” Ridge, 98, now a St. George resident, remembered that night, and how it made his military future seem even more real. He graduated from high school later that year and joined the Enlisted Reserve Corps, which was soon scuttled due to manpower concerns. Instead, Ridge trained with an infantry division at Camp Roberts, California, and was in Camp Stoneman, near San Francisco, when an accident drastically changed his trajectory. “I had a busted ankle and went to sick bay for 10 days,” Ridge remembers. “The unit shipped out without me.” Ridge ended up in the China Burma India Theater, assigned to the 3725th Quartermaster Trucking Company. “I was just a young kid. I didn’t know a soul,” Ridge says. “I hadn’t trained with them, but driving a truck is driving a truck. You learn in a hurry.” The American contributions in the China Burma India Theater during World War II were instrumental in supporting and defending Chinese and British Commonwealth forces in

their resistance against Japanese aggression. United States forces trucked supplies—mostly ammunition and gasoline— along the Ledo Road to air strips hacked out of the jungle. Pilots of cargo planes such as the C-87 and C-109, loaded down with supplies, would then “fly the hump” over the Himalayas—the Earth’s highest mountain range. Once in China, those supplies would eventually benefit General Claire Chennault and the men who flew his P-40 Warhawk fighter planes, the famous “Flying Tigers.” Just getting supplies there was an ordeal. Driving a U.S. Army 6 x 6 truck, the journey along on the Ledo Road was often perilous during monsoon season. Chunks of earth slid down the mountain, blocking most or all of the road. “You were going 3 miles an hour—and that was good,” Ridge recalls. “You had to go around steep embankments.” Once, a pilot sought out Ridge and a fellow soldier to commend them for doing such a great job tying down the 55-gallon drums of aviation gas in his plane. The pilot had experienced a wild flight—his aircraft nearly turned over—but the gasoline barrels stayed put. “It’s the little stuff that stays with you,” Ridge says. After the war ended, Ridge returned home, attended Long Beach State and transferred to UCLA for his final two years. He spent 35 years in the aerospace industry, rising to the title of executive administrator for Interstate Electronics Corporation. In retirement, Ridge and his wife Mary sought to relocate outside Southern California. They heard about St. George and decided to move in 1992, building a house close to the Virgin River on the south end of town. “We are very happy here,” Ridge says. “We like St. George. We think it is a great city.”

“It’s the little stuff that stays with you.” — Ridge Bemis, World War II veteran and 98-year-old St. George resident

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Finding Thankfulness THROUGH THE SPIRIT OF TREES

Pine, birch and aspen trees in Dixie National Forest

ARTICLE BY JANICE BROOKS

I have always been a lover of trees, but, being a desert-city dweller for most of my life, I haven’t experienced the joys of sitting under the canopy of sheltering trees. In the past, I have spent occasions wandering among the lofty trees in the Pacific Northwest; and, this past summer, I enthusiastically roamed the southern Utah area exploring the majestic varieties of juniper, aspen and bristlecone pines. I was reminded that much might be gained by understanding, or remembering, the nature of trees and their lifecycle or growth and regeneration. Fred Hageneder, author of “The Spirit of Trees: The Science Symbiosis and Inspiration,” writes: Trees are one of Earth’s oldest life forms: silent witnesses to human evolution and the passing of time. Many people today take the presence of trees for granted, unaware of their greater significance in Earth’s ecology, their medicinal and nutritional properties, or the veneration bestowed on them by ancient peoples. Symbolically, the Talmud, Book of Mormon, Quran, Buddhist and Hindu poems, indeed, all the Holy Scriptures, have references to trees as the symbol of the interconnected nature of life, truth and wisdom, and the pursuit of knowledge. In fact, the Bible has over 320 verses that reference trees. As the days become shorter, the reduced amount of light shining on the leaves sends powerful signals through the tree, and it begins to ceremoniously release its leaves, in gratitude, knowing that thankfulness for the cycle of life is ever-changing and necessary for the rings of the tree to expand and grow. To contact Janice Brooks, kindly email her at theliterarycafeutah@gmail.com or visit her website: theliterarycafe.com

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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The Abstract Impulse Art Exhibit

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Solace of Nature Art Exhibit

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Old Stories Made New: Works by Lee Lanier

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Fourth Annual Day of the Dead Exhibition

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Opening Reception: Found Objects

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Tuacahn Amphitheatre Outdoor Amphitheatre Concerts

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SEAR S ART MUS EUM, 155 S . UNI V E R S I T Y AV E ., ST. G E O R G E | 9 :0 0 A M The abstract impulse in the visual arts is as old as time and may be seen in ancient petroglyphs, Native American textiles, stained glass and modern art. Some abstract artists depart slightly from realistic representation; others leave the real world far behind.

ST. G EORG E ART MUS EUM, 47 E . 20 0 N., ST. G E O R G E | 1 1 :0 0 A M Humankind has long found peace and respite in nature. This exhibit features selected works from our permanent collection, which celebrate this relationship.

ST. G EORG E ART MUS EUM, 47 E . 20 0 N., ST. G E O R G E | 1 1 :0 0 A M Lanier draws on fable, myth, historical and literary context in his vibrant new narrative works. He dabbled in fine art his entire life, but turned to painting in a serious manner in 2015. He has worked professionally as an animator for over 30 years, spending time at Walt Disney Studios and DreamWorks.

ST. G EORG E ART MUS EUM, 175 E . 20 0 N., ST. G E O R G E | 1 1 :0 0 A M The St. George Art Museum is pleased to be hosting its fourth annual Day of the Dead Exhibition. This exhibit will feature Day of the Dead themed 2- and 3-dimensional works by local teens and adults. This exhibit is both a celebration of our local Hispanic heritage and a reminder to celebrate our loved ones near and far.

CEN TER FOR THE ARTS AT KAYE NTA , 8 8 1 C OYOT E G ULC H C O URT, I V I NS | 6 :30 P M The Desert Spirit Art Committee organizes three juried visual art exhibitions each season at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta. The opening reception is on November 1 and the exhibit runs through December 27. Visit kayenta.org for more information.

T UACAHN AMPHITHEATR E, 1100 T UACA H N DR ., I V I NS Tickets and season packages are available for myriad concerts including, Styx, Andy Grammer, The Jets, Josh Turner, Hotel California, GENTRI, A Carpenters Christmas. Don’t forget Christmas in the Canyon. Visit tuacahn.org for tickets and a schedule of events.

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Crazy Daisy Christmas Show

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Cruise-in and Car Show at Sand Hollow Resort

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Storybook Parade

DIXIE CON VEN TION CEN TE R , 1 8 35 C O NV E NT I O N C E NT E R DR ., ST. G E O R G E | 1 :0 0 P M Kick off the holiday season with the Crazy Daisy Christmas Show. Shoppers will find handcrafted items, delicious treats, food and fun.

SAN D HOLLOW R ES ORT, 56 6 2 W. C LUB H O US E DR ., H UR R I CA NE | 7 :30 A M Join Sand Hollow Resort for the Cruise-In Car Show. Bring your vehicle for a chance to win over $3,000 in cash and prizes. Enjoy raffles, music and a DJ from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with awards presented at 3 p.m. Visit sandhollowresort.com .

300 E. UN IVER S ITY BLVD., C E DA R C I T Y | 2:0 0 P M Storybook Cavalcade Parade begins at 300 E. University Blvd., then east to Cedar City Maint St. and south along Main St. to 400 North. Children’s books come to life with floats, music and costumed characters. For information, call Joyce Messer at 435.590.8642 . N OV E M BE R 4 T H

Day of the Dead Celebration

S OUTHER N UTAH MUS EUM O F A RT, 1 3 S . 30 0 W., C E DA R C I T Y | 1 2:0 0 P M The Day of the Dead Celebration—Honoring Our Ancestors—celebrates with music, dance, food, art and more to honor ancestors. The event is free and open to everyone to learn about and celebrate the Mexican and Latin American holiday. Tel. 435.586.5432 .

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What the Constitution Means to Me

CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT KAYENTA, 881 COYOTE GULCH COURT, IVINS | 7:30 PM Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Nominated for two 2019 Tony Awards for Best Play, a Pulitzer Prize Finalist and winner of the 2019 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best American Play. Visit kayentaarts.org for tickets. NOVEMBER 11TH

Washington City Veterans Day Celebration

WAS H I NGTO N C I T Y V E T E RA N S PA R K, 7 5 E . T E L E G R A P H ST. , WAS H I NGTO N | 8 :0 0 A M Washington City leadership and staff would like to formally invite the community to attend the Veterans Day Celebration. There will be a parade down Telegraph Street, with a short program immediately thereafter. Contact washingtoncity.org . NOVEMBER 12TH

Rio Sueno Classical Guitar Duo Concert

CA NYO N C O MMUNI T Y C E NT E R , 1 26 L I O N B O UL E VA R D, S P R I NG DA L E | 7 :0 0 P M Ricardo Cobo and Parsa Sabat will perform works by Maximo Diego Pujol, Eduardo Martin, Agustin Barrios, Leo Brower, Astor Piazzolla and Manuel de Falla. After the performance the guitarists will hold a Q&A for audience members to learn more about them and their music. Tickets $15.

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She Loves Me at St. George Musical Theater

HISTORIC OPERA HOUSE, 2 1 2 N . M A I N S T. , S T. G E O R G E | 7:30 PM She Loves Me is a euphoric romantic comedy with a soaring score: "Vanilla Ice Cream," "She Loves Me," "Will He Like Me?" and more. For tickets, contact SGMTTickets@ gmail.com. N OV E M BE R 1 8T H

Snow Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Fun Run Walk N’ Roll

S NOW CANYO N HIG H S CH O O L, 13 85 WAR R IOR WAY, ST. GEO RGE | 7:30 AM The Half Marathon is a beautiful route through the scenic landscape of Snow Canyon State Park. The course is a USATF certified super fast downhill race. It is one of the most breathtaking courses St. George has to offer. Tel. 435.634.1967. N OV E M BE R 1 9 T H - 2 1ST

Jubilee of Trees

DIXIE CO NVEN TION CEN TER , 1 83 5 S. CO NVEN TION CEN TER DR. , ST. GEO RG E The Jubilee of Trees is a great way to start your Thanksgiving week off with family and friends, while supporting St. George Regional Hospital. Tickets go on sale November 1. Contact 435.251.2480.

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White Christmas the Musical

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Christmas in Killarney

H AFEN THEATRE AT TUACAHN, 1 1 0 0 T UACA H N DR ., I V I NS | 7 :30 P M The timeless movie "White Christmas" is adapted for the stage in a lavish production the New York Times says to "put on your wish list." Music by Irving Berlin. Be whisked away as Tuacahn's indoor Hafen theatre transforms into a winter wonderland. Tickets available at tuacahn.org .

COX PER FOR MIN G ARTS CEN TE R , 325 S . UNI V E R S I T Y AV E ., ST. G E O R G E | 7 :30 P M Experience the Christmas in Killarney play at Utah Tech University. Visit the old village of Killarney for a view of Irish traditions and your favorite Christmas songs. Watch Irish dancers leap through the air and tap their feet, while you enjoy the music and harmonies of the season. Matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets at utahtech.evenue.net . NOVE M BE R 2 5T H

Holiday Tree Jubilee

H ERITAG E CEN TER CON FERENC E C E NT E R , 1 0 5 N. 1 0 0 E ., C E DA R C I T Y | 5 :0 0 P M Come see Santa and an amazing display of decorated Christmas trees to help kick off the holiday season. All proceeds go to local kids and teens in need. Free Christmas photographs, hot chocolate and much more. Call 435.531.9138. NOVE M BE R 2 5T H

Downtown Lighting Ceremony

CEDAR CITY OFFICES , 10 N . M A I N ST., C E DA R C I T Y | 4 :0 0 P M Food trucks, pre-show events, including a tree decorating contest with the Iron County Care and Share. At 6 p.m. Santa arrives and lights will be turned on. Along with Santa, everyone may enjoy free hot chocolate and much more.

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Voyager Lecture Series: Dr. Jonathan Woozley

CEN TER FOR THE ARTS AT KAYE NTA , 8 8 1 C OYOT E G ULC H C O URT, I V I NS | 7 :30 P M This year's Voyager Lectures theme is Encounters with the Future. Dr. Jonathan Woozley shares his passionate story of how the negative advice of a college advisor fueled his desire to innovate and perfect a minimally-invasive procedure that positively impacts cardiac surgery patients and their families. Visit kayentaarts.org for tickets. NOV E M BE R 3 0 T H

A Kurt Bestor Christmas

COX PERFORMIN G ARTS C E NT E R , 325 S . UNI V E R S I T Y AV E ., ST. G E O R G E | 7 :30 P M Bestor has composed and arranged music in myriad styles and genres for more than four decades. His iconic song of peace, "Prayer of the Children," is sung by choir, groups and soloists throughout the world. For tickets, contact utahtech.evenue.net.

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It’s Pumpkin Bread Season

The Perfect Recipe For Some Autumn Comfort

Ingredients: • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/2 teaspoon ginger • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil • 1/2 cup melted butter • 2 eggs Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a mixing bowl, add the flour, baking soda and baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside. 3. Combine the oil, butter, and vanilla in a liquid measuring cup. 4. In a mixing bowl (with a paddle attachment), beat the pumpkin, sugar, and eggs until combined. 5. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the liquid ingredients. Let this process take about 1 to 2 minutes so the mixture becomes light and fluffy. 6. Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet and slowly fold until the ingredients are blended. 7. Prepare a 10 x 5 loaf pan by buttering it really well and then adding a strip of parchment paper to the bottom and up the sides for easy removal. 8. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour. The bread will be fully risen in the center, like a loaf. Make sure it’s fully cooked and brown on the top otherwise it will fall in the middle once removed from the oven.

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