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WHAT’S INSIDE On the Cover Dixie Regional Transportation Expo......................................................8 Houseplant Tips...........................................................................................10 A Magical Beginning to the National Parks...................................16 More Reads New Year Traditions......................................................................................4 Month Spotlight.............................................................................................5 Home Refresh..................................................................................................6 SunWest Services Specials.........................................................................7 Try Argentinian Milanesa.........................................................................12 What’s in a Name.......................................................................................14 Hidden Food Gems....................................................................................20 Benefits of Walking....................................................................................21
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How did YOU ring in the New Year? Celebrations from around the world... Make Some Noise!
From the long-standing traditions of listening to church bells, firing guns into the air, or smashing plates and glasses, to the more mundane honking horns, setting off fireworks, or simple cheers and wishes of “Happy New Year!;” the New Year is usually welcomed with a bit of noise.
Set Yourself Up for Good Luck!
You can never have too much good luck, and the start of a new year is the perfect time to coax a little to come your way. Around the world some popular year end luck-inducing traditions include eating a ring-shaped treat (like a doughnut), eating 12 grapes while the clock strikes 12, giving a gift or returning borrowed items, and dropping dollops of whipped cream (symbolizing rich blessings) onto the floor and leaving them there.
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Take Time to Reflect…or Look Forward
The turning of a new leaf naturally lends itself to a little personal introspection of the passing year or focusing on what you want to come your way in the new one. The practice of making New Year’s resolutions is thought to have begun with the Babylonians as early as 2600 B.C.
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January Spotlight Flower Carnation Revered by the ancient Romans and Greeks, their Latin name translates to “flower of the gods” or “heavenly flower.” These cultures began cultivating carnations over 2,000 years ago, making them one of the first cultivated flowers. They also used carnations heavily in ceremonies – a tradition that has stuck with the flower to this day.
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It’s thought that January’s full moon got its name because early Native American tribes noticed wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time.
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Birthstone Garnet With associations to the heart, blood, inner fire, and life force, garnets have long been considered symbols of love or friendship. Garnets are said to protect travelers on their journeys and were historically exchanged between friends as tokens that they would meet again.
Utah Events Midway Ice Castles Jan 1-Feb 21 https://icecastles.com/utah Sundance Film Festival Jan 20-Jan 30 https://festival.sundance.org/
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Home Refresh for the New Year! Nate Johnson, Standards Coordinator, brings his expertise in retail, manufacturing, and construction to the SunWest team. His attention to detail is perfect to help keep our community’s homes up to snuff. Reach Nate at nate@swmlife.com
The weather is still beautiful, and there is a good amount of sunshine to shovel, but for me, a native to the St. George area, it is cold. But cold weather gives us a great opportunity to work on indoor projects. It doesn’t have to be big or expensive; even simple changes can give your home a fresh look for the New Year! Switching up your layout can give your room an entirely new feeling. Try moving the end table or switch the recliner and loveseat around. If you’re looking for new items, a new rug or window treatment can make a big difference; refinishing a furniture piece you love that needs a little TLC can give it new life and add a little extra spice to the room. For a bigger change, adding a splash of color to an accent wall could be just what the doctor ordered. Most major paint brands have plenty of trending colors to choose from. If this is a project you want to do, don’t forget your supplies: a drop cloth, painter’s tape, brushes (for cutting in the paint around the edges), paint rollers, an extension pole, and a ladder. If you’d rather hire out the job, there are many good painters in the area that can make your dream a reality! 6 l www.swmlife.com
Did You Know? Home decorating is older than the Stone Age! Ancient peoples drew plants, animals, and humans on the walls. Animal skins were hung for protection from the elements, and also for the beauty. Around the same time that Michelangelo worked on his masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, carpets were such an expensive luxury, they were hung on the walls instead of laid on the floors. The floors were covered with reeds and then topped with sweet smelling herbs. Throughout history, paint has changed dramatically. Some of the earliest discovered paint dates back 100,000 years in South Africa. It was made of red Iron Oxide and charcoal, with bone marrow as a binding agent. Paint has evolved a bit since then, today’s paint is made of resin, additives, solvent, and pigments.
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Tuesday, Febru The Dixie Regional Transportation Expo will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Dixie Convention Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. “The Expo is a perfect opportunity for the public to learn about what improvement projects are planned for the area over the coming months and years and provide input,” said Myron Lee, Transportation Planning Director, Dixie Metropolitan Planning Organization (DMPO). “Every form of transportation is represented from Active Transportation to local roads and I-15.” There will be information available regarding transportation improvements and active transportation projects from cities in Washington County, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the DMPO. Projects of interest include:
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Mall Drive and 3000 East Widening Project – St. George City 1450 South (St. George) to Southern Parkway (SR-7) (Washington) 1450 South River Road to I-15 Extension – St. George City UDOT Washington County Area Overview - UDOT I-15 Capacity Upgrades - UDOT SR-18 Corridor Improvements - UDOT SR 7 Exit 5 – St. George City SR 7 Exit 12 – Washington City Ivins – Old Hwy 91; 200 E. to Shivwits St. George Regional Airport – Master Plan Zion Corridor Trail - Greater Zion Active Transportation Projects – St. George City Toquerville Bypass – Toquerville City Hurricane City Masterplan and Active Transportation
“The transportation expo is a great place to navigate the who and how that makes government transportation infrastructure a reality.” said Kevin Kitchen, UDOT Region 4 Communications Manager. Currently, St. George City has four projects under construction, and two in design for the 3000 East Corridor from the Riverside Drive/Mall Drive Intersection to Seegmiller Drive. Improvements include widening the roadway, upgrading utilities, and improving the trail system. Another planned upgrade in St. George City is the 1450 South Extension to I-15. 1450 South is an East/ West functioning road which currently begins at the intersection with 3000 East and dead ends just west of River Road. The planned expansion will extend 1450 South to the West where it will connect with Crosby Way and the I-15 Dixie Drive Interchange. Washington City is also working on extending 1450 South in St. George to a new interchange on the Southern Parkway (SR-7) to the east via 3650 South. 8 l www.swmlife.com
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uary 8, 2022 | Free to the Public UDOT along with local leaders are focusing on two areas of improvement for the I-15 corridor through the cities of Washington and St. George, as designated by legislative directive in 2021. First, the expansion of I-15 to three lanes in each direction from Exits 10 to 13, along with the addition of an Interchange (Exit 11) near Main Street in Washington City; and second, the expansion of I-15 to three lanes in each direction between Exits 6 to 8, along with the study of potential configurations for additional access to the interstate on this segment. At the Expo citizens can view concept ideas, plans and schedules for each project in addition to talking with project team members. “There’s a lot of improvements and upgrades which will be needed to safely handle the anticipated annual growth of 3% in Washington County,” commented Cameron Cutler, Public Works Director for the City of St. George. “Now is the time to get involved. Stop by the Expo, share your thoughts, and learn more.”
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it’s best to skip fertilizing, but if you feel your plant needs it, dilute it by 50% before applying. 6. Don’t re-pot until Spring if possible – Re-potting is good for plants, but re-potting during the winter adds additional stress to your plants when they are already experiencing changing temps and other stressful situations. Wait till spring if you can. 7. Make sure they get plenty of sunlight – that shady corner may be perfect for your plant in summer, but it may not be enough in winter when sunlight is weaker. Find a nice window where your plant can get the maximum amount of sunlight to help with photosynthesis, so it can continue to create food.
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11. Avoid too much heat - Although freezing is a major concern, plants are also sensitive to too much heat. Try finding a place for your plants away from fireplaces, heaters, and vents.
9. Avoid drafts and breezes that can harm or stress your plant. Look for areas of your home away from drafty windows, doors and A/C or heating ducts. 10. Use a humidifier – Adding a little moisture to the dry winter air will help plant leaves from browning.
12. Using a grow light on those days with short winter sunlight can help provide extra energy for your plants. There are different types of lights that will affect plants in different ways, so make sure you’re getting the right one.
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My mother-in-law moved to America from Argentina when she was 18 years old. Her father was a tailor on Rodeo Drive in California. When I married into my husband’s Argentine family, I got to try Milanesa for the first time. It is one of our favorite meals and most requested. This new year, give your family’s taste buds a treat with a new recipe! 6 thinly sliced Roundtop beef steaks 3 large eggs 1 pinch of salt 1 cup milk 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/3 cup oil or vegetable oil 1 tsp garlic 1. In one bowl, mix the eggs, garlic, salt, and milk 2. Once well mixed, throw in the steaks and coat them with the mix. If steaks are too big, cut in half 3. Let the meat sit for 30 mins 4. In a small baking pan, pour in the breadcrumbs and parmesan 5. Start covering the steaks one by one in the crumbs. You can add pressure to make sure crumbs are sticking 6. Pour oil into a pan (enough to submerge a steak about halfway) 7. Once the oil is hot, you can start adding the steaks to the pan. If they do not bubble, it means oil is not hot enough 8. After edges start to become golden, flip the steak (Should be about 3-4 mins on each side, depending on steak thickness) 9. Place the cooked steak onto a paper towel to absorb the excess oil 10. Repeat all this with all the steaks, and if you see the oil start to run low, add more and wait for it to be hot before adding the steaks Enjoy with lots of fresh lemon juice on top. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes and sour cream. These are also great for sandwiches.
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What’s in a Name? When you open your new calendar for the year, have you found yourself musing on how the months were named, or even realized that the names don’t make logical sense? For example, the word “December” comes from the same Latin root word for decade and means 10th month, yet it’s the 12th month of the year. We can blame the Roman Empire for this oddity. The original Roman calendar was lunar-based and only contained 10 named months. The mid-winter months, January and February, were unnamed. March became the first month. • March was named after Mars, the god of war as war campaigns generally resumed when warmer weather began. • April’s name comes from the Latin word “aperio,” meaning to open. • May was named after the goddess Maia. The union between Maia and Jupiter gave birth to Mercury, the winged messenger of the gods. • June was named after Juno, the wife of Jupiter. • July was called Quintilis, (the 5th month); • August was called Sextilis, (the 6th month). • The number trend rounded out the year as the word “September” derives from the number 7, “October” from 8, “November” from 9, and “December” from 10.
This calendar remained until the reign of Julius Caesar. He reformed the calendar to be solarbased instead of lunar, having a length of 365 days. One extra day was added for leap year every 4 years - and he gave some month’s names an overhaul. The year began with January, named after the god Janus, the ruler of openings and transitions. February, being in the middle of winter, was considered very unlucky. In Latin, “February” means to “make pure.” March, April, May, and June retained their same names. July, which originally had 30 days, was given 31 days and renamed after Julius Caesar. Augustus Caesar followed in the footsteps of Julius. He named August after himself and also gave it 31 days instead of 30. The extra days added to July and August were taken from the unlucky month, February, leaving it with just 28 days, or 29 days on leap year. This Julian calendar was further modified by Pope Gregory in 1582, but we owe the major structure of our solar calendar, like many aspects of modern life, to the Roman Empire. As we begin this new year, best wishes for a happy and successful 2022.
Ron Smith’s teaching and lecturing career began at age 9 when his farther took him to see a planetarium show at the Griffith Observatory. Ten years later Ron’s dream came true when he began giving planetarium shows at Griffith while pursing an astronomy degree at the University of Southern California. After graduating from USC, Ron began his 34 year teaching career in the California Community College system. He first directed the Tessmann Planetarium at Santa Ana College, then two years later, became a professor of astronomy at Santa Monica College. In 1984 he left Southern California and taught for 18 years at Santa Rosa Junior College. There he produced planetarium programs for the college star theater, and taught astronomy, meteorology, and earth science. Ron considers himself to be a planetarium educator. In retirement, Ron continues to enjoy sharing his love of science with audiences at SunRiver, Dixie State University, and the Kayenta Center for the Performing Arts. 14 l www.swmlife.com
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A Magical Beginning to the National Parks Kamarie Naase, PCAM®, CMCA®, AMS®, is a Professional Community Association Manager who has been affiliated with SunWest Management and the SunRiver Communities for over 20 years. She loved the idea of creating a resort lifestyle community enjoyed every day by its residents, and is privileged to play a part in bringing this vision to life in the communities we manage. Reach Kamarie at kamarie@swmlife.com
Visiting the National Parks today is a very different experience than it was in earlier years. Today the parks are more popular than ever, with tourists coming from around the world to see the wild splendor of the American Southwest. I know we’re lucky to live so close, but have you ever wished you could turn the clock back and have the place all to yourself? Imagine stepping off a bus to enter the Zion National Park Lodge, with no other crowds in sight. There’s a bellhop who greets you and carries your luggage to your cabin. During your stay, you take a guided tour of the park, hike the trails, relax by the pool, and go horseback riding in the moonlight. You enjoy delicious meals prepared by the chef and served by friendly staff. Music and dancing are also a big part of your park stay, and the live dance band can’t be missed! The park employees sing in the dining room and put on nightly shows. Then before you board the bus at the end of your stay, the employees gather at the front of the lodge and sing you their farewell. It sounds like a scene from an old movie, but that’s
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really what it was like when visiting the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, and Bryce Canyon between 1923-1972. Buying a ticket on the Union Pacific Railroad for the “Grand Circle Getaway” to the untamed parks in the west guaranteed you were sure to have the adventure of a lifetime! Shortly after the parks were created, the Union Pacific Railroad and National Park Service worked together to build rustic lodges and cabins in each of the parks. Union Pacific then established the Utah Parks Company (UPC) to employ a workforce of young men and women ages 16 to 26 years of age. Youth from around the country were hired to serve, prepare and care for the Grand Circle Getaway guests, or the “Dudes” (referring to both men and women). For 50 years the UPC hosted nearly every visitor that came through the parks. It was an all-inclusive trip where travelers were able to experience firsthand the beautiful and wild scenery. They braved hikes and trail rides, and were wined, dined and entertained every step of the way. UPC employees lived, worked, and played in the parks during the summer tourist season. They loved interacting with the guests. Discovering the “wild west” was an adventure and the employees didn’t miss the chance to add a little “drama.”
The bus driver solemnly says, “We have a problem. There’s a wash out on the road to the train station and I don’t know if we’ll be able to get through. Keep your eyes open and try to stay calm.” All the Dudes were eager to help look for the hazard, worried they may not make it. Then as they entered the town, someone would usually have their laundry on a clothesline, and the driver would exclaim, “There it is, the wash out!” The employees loved to perform, and the Dudes were very responsive and enjoyed being around all the young energetic employees. Such a different type of vacation, in beautiful surroundings with everything planned and arranged for guests from the time they Seasonal jobs included mechanics, gear boarded the train in the east. jammers (bus drivers), bellhops, maids, The young men and women spending their summers in the parks created a fun and inviting energy that impressed many a visitor. Benny Quinn, supervisor of lodge and hotel service, quoted in the Salt Lake Tribune, August 17, 1952 - “The Utah
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balanced their lack of experience. Their friendliness to the guests and the guests’ reaction to their wholesome appearance and spirit of cooperation, have brought more compliments from the traveling public than anything, outside of the marvelous scenery in these parks.” Working in one of the parks was an incredibly unique job, probably the only one like it in America at that era of time. Competition for these jobs was stiff and successful hires were thrilled. It wasn’t just the salaries that brought the employees back each year. They returned summer after summer for the camaraderie, social life, and scenic beauty. My parents, Farrell and Florine McKinney, were two of those UPC employees at Zion National Park. My Dad was still in high school when he was hired to clean, rake and prepare for the park opening and tours, but not for the summer. When they weren’t working the employees sang around the piano in the lodge, just having fun. Once they heard Farrell could sing, play the bass fiddle, and had played in a dance band, he was hired for the summer. He was later promoted to bellhop and carried the luggage for a few celebrities….western actor Gabby Hayes gave him a $10 tip, which was a big tip at that time. That summer turned into two more while attending BYU, working during the day and performing at night for the Dudes. Years later when my parents were engaged, they worked at Zion to earn money for their wedding. My Dad was hired as Program Director and MC, creating, writing and directing seven themed shows, one for each night of the week. My Mom performed in the shows and worked in the curio shop. She loved talking with the tourists who were so fascinated with the Native American and western things to buy. My Parents have said that working for the UPC at Zion was pure fun, not work. In the little time they had free, they explored all the unknown spots, waterfalls, and hidden pools. Zion National Park will always be a special place for them. Their time there marked the beginning of a lifetime of travel and adventure. Over the years they have traveled through seventeen countries, some of them several times. They didn’t take tours, they liked to travel on their own, which made for a lot of adventures and unique experiences…but that’s a story for another time. 18 l www.swmlife.com
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Undoubtedly, this was a golden age for these parks. The Grand Circle Getaway and UPC program opened the west to travelers who otherwise would not have made the trip, experiencing what they had only seen in motion pictures or magazines. It opened Southern Utah to be a sought-after destination for incredible adventures…. and it still is today! Learn more about this magical time in the park’s history, the Grand Circle Getaway, and the Utah Parks Company:
The Singaway book by Ryan Paul and Janet Seegmiller has numerous stories from employees about their time working for the UPC. https:// zionpark.org/singaway/ Listen to the songs and hear some of the stories in the Ryan Paul podcast discussion with Janet Seegmiller. https://heritage.utah.gov/the-youthful-workforceof-the-north-rim-zion-bryce-cedar-breaks-singaway-working-and-playing-for-the-utah-parks-company1923-to-1972/ An exhibit regarding the 40,000 seasonal employees who worked for the Utah Parks Company may be seen at Utah’s Frontier Homestead State Park Museum. https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/ frontier-homestead/ The digital collections related to the Utah Parks Company can be found in the Special Collections of the Southern Utah University’s Gerald R. Sherratt Library. To understand the vital link between the national parks and America’s railroads see Alfred Runte, Trains of Discovery: Western Railroads and the National Parks (4th Edition)
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Hidden Gems! Do you call yourself a foodie? I love food but I’ve been stumped where to go for dinner, so I tried stepping it up and taking the time to drive away from my kitchen - and I found some benefits. I love going out to eat by myself (less convo = more time for chewing). Those nights that I’m by myself is a great time to try a place that my family is not willing to try. Plus going out and getting some comfort food instead of cooking or defrosting something just for me is so much better. And if I do have company, it is so much easier to connect with people if I’m not slaving away at the stove. Cleanup is way easier too! My research for this article was enlightening, and delicious. I remembered that I loved trying new places! And I found a few favorites you need to try! *DP Cheesesteaks – 1506 S Silicon Way STE 1A, St George - The definition of comfort food. Savory flavors are on the menu. *Papas got Jerk - 250 Red Cliffs drive, St. George - Authentic Jamaican food; the taste makes you want to say, “that was irie!”
*Sakura Japanese Steakhouse – 81 N 1100 E, St. George - The new location is a definite must-see. *Rylu’s Bistro – 2862 Santa Clara dr, Santa Clara - Tucked away, but so worth the drive. *Main Street Café – 138 S Main street, Hurricane - Quaint, homey style with great food.
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Walking Have you heard that by walking just 30 minutes a day, you could lower medical and mental health risks? According to 12 benefits of walking, “Those who exercise regularly in their 50’s and 60’s are 35 percent less likely to die over the next eight years than their non-walking peers.” A study from the University of Virginia Health System found that men between the ages of 71 to 93 who walked more than a quarter of a mile per day had half the incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who walked less. Walking can help increase physical health. Whether you have hypertension or prehypertension, regular exercise like brisk walking can help lower systolic blood pressure by 4-9 millimeters of mercury. It can even have the same effects as some hypertensive medication when walking for 150 minutes or longer (Bumgardner, 2019). Walking can also help control blood sugar levels in people that have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Researchers suggested that exercising more than the recommended 150 minutes had even a more significant benefit in reducing the risk of diabetes by more than half (Reinberg, 2016). Regular physical exercise like walking 30 minutes a day can reduce morbidity and mortality and prolong independent living that can counterbalance some negative effects of aging (Lautenschlager, N. T., Almeida, O. P., Flicker, L., & Janca, A. 2004). Walking programs can increase positive mental health by reducing stress, depression and can act as a natural antidepressant. According to exercise physiologist Rhonda Zonoozi, “you can walk your way to happiness because it lifts your mood and reduces stress by releasing happy hormones.” Reinstein, K. (2019, January 12). Walking can also help depression. Depression is a horrible disorder that can harm our relationships with family and friends and even cripple our day-to-day activities. One study stated, “Walking has a statistically significant, large effect on symptoms of depression.” Robertson, R., Robertson, A., Jepson, R., & Maxwell, M. (2012, June). Lastly, rather than taking an antidepressant, Penninx research study reported “a significant reduction of depressive symptoms amongst their 439 older adults participating in an 18-month walking program, hinting at the possible antidepressant effect of physical activity.” Lautenschlager, N. T., Almeida, O. P., Flicker, L., & Janca, A. (2004, June 29). Perhaps the release of endorphins and natural chemicals while walking lifts our sense of well-being and lowers our distractions of stressors in our lives. Walking can increase a sense of power or control in our lives that boost both mind and body balance. So, go out and walk your way to a healthier you! Daniel Ritter, BSN, has worked in health care for the past nine years. He is an avid BYU football fan and enjoys hunting and fishing. Reference List: 12 Benefits of Walking. (n.d.). Retrieved April 18, 2019 | Bumgardner, W. (2019, January 17). Short or Long, Brisk Walks Help Blood Pressure. Retrieved April 18, 2019 | Reinberg, S. (2016, October 18). Have Type 2 Diabetes? Try Walking After Eating. Retrieved April 18, 2019, | Lautenschlager, N. T., Almeida, O. P., Flicker, L., & Janca, A. (2004, June 29). Can physical activity improve the mental health of older adults? Retrieved April 17, 2019 | Reinstein, K. (2019, January 12). Conquer depression with walking | a Center for Health & Wellbeing article. Retrieved April 17, 2019
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