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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ISSUE

mesquite | moapa valley | arizona strip | southern utah complimentary issue

May 1 - June 30, 2019 Volume 12 – Issue 3 PUBLISHER & EDITOR Kathy Lee

Letter from

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COPY EDITOR Rayma Davis PROOFREADER Lynessa Eames MANAGING EDITOR Mandi Miles CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR Erin Eames WRITERS Christine Ward, Elspeth Kuta, Donna Eads, Kaylee Pickering, Helen Houston, Laura Draskovich, Celece Krieger, Rob Krieger, Anita DeLelles, Judi Moreo, Keith Buchhalter, Karen Monsen, Haven Scott, Michelle Brooks, Brittany Forbush, Phillip West, Monte Bambrough, Elise McAllister, Melanie Heaton, David Cordero, Gary Cahoon, Shay Jolley, Carol (CJ) White, Linda Gault, Jill Williams, Bruce Bain, Heidi Wilde, Laurel A. Beesley, Denny Henson, Denise Houston ADVERTISING SALES Kathy Lee ADVERTISING EMAIL ads@ViewOnMagazine.com SUPPORT STAFF Bert Kubica DISTRIBUTION View On Magazine Staff WEB DESIGN Trevor Didriksen PUBLISHED BY View On Magazine, Inc. Office (702) 346-8439 Fax (702) 346-4955 GENERAL INQUIRIES info@ViewOnMagazine.com ONLINE ViewOnMagazine.com Facebook Twitter Instagram

Dear Readers,

The view this time of year is incredible. Many adventures in this desert playground await your imagination. The world is green, the skies are blue, the sun is shining, and the spring cleaning is but a distant memory. Now is the time for outdoor adventure! We hope you enjoy life this time of year. It could be a drive to one of our National Parks, the greatest adventure you’ve ever sought, or just to get out, take a walk, and enjoy the beautiful weather.

I’m always amazed when we compile our adventure issue just how much there is to do within a few miles of where we live. It is the perfect time for getting outside to hike, bike, or play in the water. There are breathtaking views at every turn! I feel so blessed to live in an area that has so much to offer.

As we compiled this edition we couldn’t help but notice that if you participate in each of the adventures in this issue you will be exhausted! However, you will have created some of the most amazing friendships, and memories that will last you a lifetime.

It is going to take you until July 1st when our Home and Garden issue hits the stands for you to experience all the adventures this edition holds. And if your idea of an adventure is sitting in the backyard barbecuing some great food, drinking a cold beverage, and watching the sunset- then we agree, THAT, is an awesome adventure too!

As you are traveling around town enjoying our beautiful scenery, please remember to stop in and visit and support our great advertisers. For it is them that you can thank for making this publication possible.

Please continue to give us your feedback, and let us know about events and stories that you would like us to include in future issues. Send us a story and pictures of your adventure and you might possibly see it in next years outdoor adventure issue. Please visit our website at ViewOnMagazine.com and like us on Facebook to keep up on the current events that we could not include in this issue.

Happy Adventures,

Kathy Lee Publisher

Remember:

Only those who climb to the top of the mountain

get to enjoy the VIEW!

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frequent contributors Laura Draskovich is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. With more than 15 years in the fitness industry, Laura currently teaches a wide variety of group fitness formats and trains clients at the Mesquite Fitness Club.

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she attended Central Washington University, majoring in Community Health Education.

Mother of three, Laura is a national level NPC figure competitor, who is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and dedicated to reaching goals.

Email Laura at lauradraskovich@yahoo.com or call (702) 600-8953.

Karen L. Monsen is a freelance writer who lives in St. George, Utah. She covers outdoor topics, nature, science, research, and human impacts. She taught French and Social Studies in public schools, served as a technical training coordinator, and designed and delivered business and technical writing seminars for corporate clients.

Donna Eads and her husband moved to Mesquite in 2010 from Palm Desert, California and loves the small town atmosphere. Her writing experience extends from high school and college newspapers to professional manuals as a critical care nurse. Her passion for tennis is evident in her frequent articles for View On Magazine.

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Elspeth Kuta is the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum Coordinator, where she says it is her privilege to share the local history of Mesquite and surrounding areas with the community and visitors alike. She and the museum strive to bring history to life, and preserve and protect the local tales of yore.

Celece Krieger is the owner of The Travel Connection.

Travel is her passion and she’s spent the past 24 years planning dream vacations around the world. Her favorite vacation is the South Pacific with her “toes in the sand.” Reach her at (435) 628-3636 1373 East 170 South in St. George or celece@stgeorgetravel.com.

Linda Faas was new to desert living when they arrived in Mesquite in 2004. They started exploring their surroundings and meeting new friends, and love what they found.

Linda has immersed herself in arts and outdoor groups, and is a reporter and feature writer for local and regional publications. She volunteers with several community organizations, and is always seeking new adventures.

frequent contributors Judi Moreo is one of the most recognized personal growth trainers and coaches in the world. She is the author of 11 books, including 2 international bestsellers, You Are More Than Enough and Conquer the Brain Drain. A self-made success, Judi started her first business with $2,000 and a lot of chutzpah. Judi learned to succeed stepby-step over many years, and now has a worldwide following of clients who are enjoying outstanding success as a result of her guidance. You can reach Judi at judi@judimoreo.com or (702) 283-4567.

Rob Krieger is a 20 year PGA Member & former Director of Golf in Mesquite & Greensboro, NC. He is currently the Director of Instruction at both his own Red Rock Golf Center and the Southgate Golf Club in St. George, and is experienced in teaching all skill levels from beginners to low handicappers. Rob has been writing for View On Magazine since 2010. For help with your game or to schedule a lesson, check out his website www.stgeorgegolflessons.com or email Rob@sgugolf.com.

Helen Houston is the owner of Hues & Vues — Inspired Walls and Windows. Helen also owns a new business, Staging Spaces & Redesign —Designing Your Home to Sell. She holds certifications as a Drapery and Design Professional, Certified Staging Professional, and Certified Color Consultant.

She has been a contributing writer for View On Magazine for the past ten years. Her creative writing features articles on home fashion, home staging, and entertaining. Helen is a published author in several national design and trade magazines. She can be reached at helen@huesandvues.com or helen@stagingspaces.biz or call (702) 346-0246.

David Cordero is the Communications and Marketing Director for the City of St. George.

A Southern Utah resident since 2016, he has extensive experience in marketing, public relations, writing and public speaking. He has won several awards for his writing on a variety of subjects, including sports, the military community, and education. He has served in a variety of volunteer capacities for several local non-profit organizations, including Utah Honor Flight, American Legion Post 90, Washington County Children’s Justice Center, Red Rock Swing Dance and as a coach for his son’s youth athletic teams.

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Message from the Mayor I

’m an optimistic person, which is why I love springtime. All around us we see nature bolting into action. Trees are green again. The weather gets warmer — although this year it did take a while. There is so much to do in the Spring. And you can do a lot of it without having to step inside a vehicle.

In the City of St. George so many alternative options for transportation have emerged. In 2018, the Zagster Bike Share program was launched. At several locations throughout St. George you can rent a bike using the Zagster app. Those who live east of Bluff Street and seek a non-driving solution to reaching the west side of town are encouraged to utilize the new pedestrian/bicycle tunnel that goes under Bluff Street and comes out near Sunset Corner.

The more adventurous (and skilled!) are urged to check out Snake Hollow St. George Bike Park. Designed by our talented Parks Planning folks, the sprawling 80-acre complex has four skill zones for all ages and abilities. And it is far from complete. Construction on the new NICA loop (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) begins this year and should allow the bike park to host high school championship events.

The Washington County Tourism Office has been a great partner in this endeavor, helping finance a park now the envy of the region. Snake Hollow is the only year-round bike park in Utah and welcomes a mixture of residents and tourists.

People seeking less exertion but still wanting to be outside on wheels have another exciting option. In March, Spin electric scooters became available to rent citywide. How it works is you download the Spin app — like Zagster this is app-driven — you pay a buck to unlock the scooter and then an additional 15 cents per minute. Your ride terminates whenever you choose.

You can ride to most places in the city and when you are finished you simply stand the scooter up and out of the way. (Some locations like football stadiums, skate parks, bike parks and inner Town Square are prohibited. The scooter will not operate in them.) Remember, safety first. Like bicyclists, scooter riders are asked to wear helmets and watch for pedestrians. Also, please don’t leave scooters where cars can run over them or people can trip over them.

Step outside and feel the warmth on your skin. Take a deep breath and think of the possibilities.

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Contents

Contents

FEATURE

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cover photo by Jayme Church

34 FITNESS 38 OUTDOORS 46 TRAVEL CHARITY 54 62 MOTIVATION 66 BUSINESS 70 THE ARTS 76 ENERGY 92 DESIGN 97 GOLF 104 PETS Fit for Adventure

Colorado River from Exploration to Recreation

A Spring Break Cruise to Remember with Marty & Amy

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Cedar City

Your Gateway to Adventure in the Great Outdoors

Let Your Adventure Begin at Aravada Springs

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Grand Canyon National Park

Virgin Valley Dentist is Hero to Moroccan Children

6 Steps to Live Life to the Fullest

Let Your Adventure Begin at Aravada Springs

Unwind with World-Class Live Entertainment

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Energy Saving Tips for Summer

Fresh Air & Fresh Style Design Ideas for Outdoor Dining

A New Hope for Veterans

Hot Dawg!

100th Anniversary

The Adventure of Learning Establishing School in the Virgin Valley

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Mesquite

ope, peace, love, family! These are a few of the things Mesquite has given to this city gal, that came from Chicago by way of Las Vegas! I have found my place in this beautiful desert! Since moving to Mesquite 13 years ago, I have enjoyed working at a local, family owned, phone and internet company.

I’ve met wonderful friends who are now my family, such as Rob and Sally Fuller. I enjoy going to movies and out to dinner. Most of all, I love attending and singing in the choir at the La Virgen de Guadalupe Church. I am also a Eucharistic Minister- so between that and working at the phone company, I have many opportunities to meet the great people who live here!

Everyday, I feel blessed to live in Mesquite...The place I call home!

~ Diane Branchini

St. George T

he number one thing I love about southern Utah is the people. Sure, there are other places that have beautiful sunshine with mountains and snow so accessible. There are other places with very little traffic where the air quality is good and the neighborhoods are well planned. You might find another town that has safe schools and is surrounded by stunning red rock. Or another place that feels like a small town but with the energy of growth. But the real reason I choose to stay here are the relationships I have developed.

I have lived in St. George for 8 years in several neighborhoods. I always find people that are helpful without being intrusive. My teenage sons have friends that encourage good habits. When my husband landed a job in Nevada we seriously considered moving away.

I believe our quality of life is better because we decided to stay.

~ Summer Hanks

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Hurricane

was born in St.George Utah in 1985. Growing up in Hurricane was really a great experience. I have lived in major cities throughout my life but I have always returned to my "roots". I have never been one for big cities, however I do like to visit them. Being in southern Utah has a lot of perks. We are centrally located to just about any experience you could want. For example, Zion National Park, Las Vegas, Lake Powell and Brian Head are each less than 2 hours away! The scenery here is breathtaking daily! Not to mention you can be out in the hills camping in numerous directions in as little as a 15 minute drive! The people here are really friendly in comparison to other places I have lived and I feel our community is a safe location to raise a family and enjoy a little bit slower lifestyle.

~ Orion Parker

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hen most people think of the desert they think of a vast deserted and sparse landscape as far as the eye can see. While wide open spaces call to the heart of this country girl, Moapa Valley is far from that stereotype.

For 15 years our family has called Moapa Valley home and it will be our home for many, many more years! There is no other place that compares to this quaint town. It offers more to it’s locals and visitors than one could even imagine. From beautiful sunrises and sunsets to a lush valley, changing colors with the seasons. It's beauty is but only one of the things making the valley so special. As you descend into the valley, the reservoir sparkles in the distance, an oasis keeping our valley green, lush and inviting.

From green pastures with horses and cows to stunning mesas surrounding this hidden gem of a Hamlet, it's easy to see the attraction. But Moapa Valley offers activities too, like locally organized events, fairs and more. There are sites to see like the Lost City Museum, Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead, St. Thomas, Double Negative, Rogers Springs, trails for ATVing and horseback riding, sky diving and so much more.

While visiting is a real treat, living here is an extreme pleasure. A rural, active, outdoor lifestyle is just par for the course. This family friendly town does not disappoint. The small town atmosphere takes you back to a time much more tender and kind than the city. It breeds a kinship with neighbors unlike any other place you might live. People are there for one another. Kids attend schools where the teachers really take an interest in their students.

Moapa Valley is an ideal place to raise a family and my family has been so happy here!

-Shelly Benkman

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buildings, mining equipment, and corrals as well as the graves of two deceased miners who grew too old to work the land, according to BirdAndHike.com.

All Paths Less Followed: Choosing Your Adventure in Gold Butte National Monument

Dune tracks photo by Tierney Torchin

Turning right will lead to the most iconic view of Gold Butte National Monument: Little Finland. The unpaved journey is worth the payoff when staring at a gigantic ridge, covered with incredible rock formations. The stark contrast of the dry alien landscape and the palm trees that have rooted themselves in the ledges is just so Nevada to me: a paradise in the desert. On the way, remember to take your time enjoying the plant and animal life. A quick stop at some dunes quickly turned into a biology lesson when my much-more-outdoorsy coworker Brenda Slocumb walked me through which animals cause which tracks in the ruby red sand.

There is no “correct” way to travel through Gold Butte. Any direction you go, you’re bound to find something spectacular.

A wrong turn or pulling over the car to grab some pretzels (and then leaving no trace behind) can turn into a spectacular view of petroglyphs. A long hike can bring you face to face with desert animals you’ve never seen in person. No paths in Gold Butte are particularly well travelled, which makes it all the more fun to go out there, forge your own path, and create your own adventure.

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Tierney Torchin - Goblin-i

Dominic Gentilcore - The Devil's Throat

We urge you to get out there yourself! For more information on the Gold Butte National Monument stop by the Friends of Gold Butte Visitor Center at 12 W. Mesquite Blvd, Suite #106, Mesquite, NV 89027 or email info@friendsofgoldbutte.org.

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recently had the privilege of seeing southern Nevada from an outsider’s point of view. Being born and raised in Las Vegas, I sometimes catch myself growing complacent with the sandy dunes, the red ridges, and the vivid sunsets. But having a friend visit brought my home back in full color, high definition.

It has also led me to appreciate my job just a little bit more. As he asked about the surrounding wildlife, I found myself with bright eyes telling him about the small creatures that leave their marks in fire red dunes, the abandoned mining town nearby, the gigantic sinkhole in the middle of nowhere, and the awe-inspiring goblins of Little Finland. Southern Nevada is more than just the glitz and glam of Las Vegas.

Gold Butte National Monument is a great place to explore new, unique landscapes and choose your own adventure.

Some people are put off because, well, there are few frequently followed paths out in Gold Butte. While we at Friends of Gold Butte have been working to smooth

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out the roads, it’s still a bit rough out there.

However, at the end of each, there’s such a unique and individual sight. You start at Whitney Pockets, which is just about as Nevada as it gets, rusty rocks, with sage green plants peeking through. Stop at the First Rock Campsites for a spot that’s easy to get to while still providing that distance from the rest of the world needed to see every single star in the night sky.

Veer off to hike Little Virgin Peak, where you can get in some leisurely exercise; or drive further down, then veer off for Virgin Peak itself. While vastly unpaved, this is the region where you can spot even more biodiversity, interesting plants, lots of critters, and even a nice layer of snow some years.

If you want to stick to the more traditional map, continue straight after Whitney Pockets until you reach a fork. Turn to the right? Or go straight? Either choice will lead you to some hot spots. Go straight for a geological and historical treat. Devil's

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Throat is almost frightening. Staring into the depths of a sinkhole is never comforting. I was confused as to how a sinkhole could have formed in this dry landscape. Devil's Throat, formed from a large collapsed cave, and is a reminder of the potential dangers in the desert – so while I encourage you to get a look, I also feel the need to put in a reminder that the area is fenced off for a reason. Stay safe and stay smart.

When you’re done contemplating your own mortality in front of a gaping pit, continue driving to get to Gold Butte Townsite. These ghostly remains still stand mostly upright in the desert, bringing back memories of the mining that used to take place in this desert, as well as the original settlers who tried their best to create a sustainable town in one of the least hospitable environments imaginable.

Originally seeking gold, miners instead found that the hills gained their red color from deposits of copper that were mined until the 1950s. There are still remnants of

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PANGUITCH VALLEY

Balloon Rally

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By Melanie Heaton | photo by Stephanie Frazier

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here are few sights as awe-inspiring as colossal brightly colored balloons floating gently through a crisp early morning sky. What better way to marvel at these man-made airborne wonders than in the scenic red-rock country of southwestern Utah. Nestled in a high mountain valley with national parks Bryce Canyon to the east and Zion to the south, Panguitch City plays host every year to at least 36 hot air balloon pilots and their vivid orbs of drifting beauty. This year will mark the 20th Annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally on June 27th to June 30th.

Each festival morning begins with hot air balloons launching from the baseball fields into the sunrise and drifting over the valley until they come to rest around town or wherever the wind carries them.

Pack a jacket for this early morning sight since dawn can be cool even in the middle of summer.

Spend the day visiting the craft and food vendors, enjoying the inflatable slides and activities, or experiencing the nearby national parks, scenic byways, and miles and miles of hiking, biking, and ATV trails. Friday and Saturday nights feature live music on Main Street.

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Saturday morning kicks off the Balloon Rally activities with a 5K race at 7:00 am.

Run through the streets of Panguitch as balloons float lazily overhead and end with a lap around the high school track, where an occasional balloon has been known to land. Registration is only $25 and is available online or from 6:00-6:45 am on race day; all proceeds benefit the Panguitch High School Cross Country Teams. A free children’s race around the track will follow the 5K.

Also Saturday morning, the Panguitch Lion’s Club serves a hearty outdoor breakfast at the cost of $7 for adults, $4 for children aged 6-10, and free for children five and under.

Saturday activities include a ping pong ball drop, Balloon Rally BINGO, and a raffle drawing. Dusk brings the culmination of the entire festival, the balloon glow on Main Street. Grab an ice cream or some cotton candy and wander down at least four city blocks of colorful balloons lit against the night sky.

Photo Credit: Jolyn Smith

Meet up with old friends or meet some new ones as you enjoy the live bands and colorful ambience late into the night. Sleep well and rise early for the last breathtaking balloon launch Sunday morning. As you bid a fond farewell to Panguitch, don’t forget to add Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally 2020 to your calendar! V Photo Credit: Jolyn Smith

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Embracing Change: Stop Letting Fear of Uncertainty Keep You Stagnant

If you're ready to settle down and find a long-term relationship, then follow through by going on at least one date a week with someone who is a potential match. The more frequently you make promises to yourself and keep them, the more you realize how strong you are and how you can handle any storm. It's all about building self-respect and learning how to trust yourself.

It starts with honesty. Part of building trust with yourself and in relationships with others is being open and honest about who you truly are.

Creating certainty for your finances means being honest about your income and your expenses and learning how to deal with your poor spending habits. When you achieve peace with regard to your choices (whether it's moving home, leaving the country or getting a divorce) you should be able to communicate your decision to others who will be impacted by it. Do so with grace.

One of the most upsetting parts about life's situations is the reaction of others. That uncertainty can be even worse than the uncertainty surrounding your situation. Be prepared to listen, but be prepared to state your case and move on.

UNDERSTAND UNCERTAINTY Every journey is laced with risk, pain, laughter, celebration, and loss. Unfortunately, we can't cherry pick life and experience only the parts we want. The ride is all-inclusive and part of embracing uncertainty means understanding that it will always be there.

You can let it hold you back or you can work through it to find joy and purpose.

by Judi Moreo

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ost of us would do just about anything to prevent that terrible feeling of being out of control... but in life, it's unavoidable. At times, uncertainty isn't just unsettling, it's crippling. However, it's vital for growth. When you find yourself faced with a change or period in your life that is challenging, you can ask yourself what lesson is in it. What is it that you need to face and conquer?

Your uncertainty could be due to anything – it could be a difficult trend in your industry that is making you rethink your career choice and wonder if you're truly capable. It might be a shift in your finances that has left you worrying about your cash flow.

It could be uncertainty in your relationship that is forcing you to be more honest. Uncertainty doesn't always have to be negative, there is a lot of good to be found. You can't see what the future holds, the only thing you can do is plan and be prepared to embrace whatever change comes to you.

PUTTING A PLAN IN PLACE

SEEK ADVENTURE Life-changing moments often occur when we are simply going with the flow. Sometimes by letting go of comfort, adventure comes naturally because we've stopped trying to control every situation that we find ourselves in. There is strength in letting things unfold without intention.

We are all guilty of allowing fear to keep us stagnant. We don't chase opportunities because we're afraid of giving up stability. We won't break up with the person who makes us miserable because we're worried no one else will love us.

We keep doing the same things over and over and wondering why it doesn't make us happy today, even though it didn't bring us happiness yesterday. With change comes excitement and progress, it isn't something you should fear. V

BUILD YOUR SELF-RESPECT When you make promises to yourself, learn how to deliver on them. If it's financial insecurity, then create a budget, balance it, and stick to what you've set for yourself. If you're chasing a new job then promise yourself, you'll make five new contacts every week.

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Cedar City Your Gateway to

Adventure

in the Great Outdoors

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By Kaylee Pickering | Photo by Mike Saemisch

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et wonder be your guide as you hike among red rocks and aspens; camp beneath clear skies and towering pines; explore off the beaten path in search of your next great adventure. With beautiful Bryce Canyon to the northeast and Zion National Park to the south, Cedar City has long been an ideal destination for travelers seeking to lose themselves in the great outdoors.

While it might be tempting to grab that park pass and try to beat the crowds in our neighboring parks, there are plenty of ways to get your fill of outdoor adventure right here in Cedar City.

STAR STUDDED EVENTS

STAR PARTIES AT CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT

stargaze. Every Saturday during the months of June, July, and August visitors can attend a Star Party with other amateur astronomers and experts alike at Cedar Breaks.

Located a mere 29 miles east of Cedar City, Cedar Breaks National Monument offers breathtaking views from over 10,000 feet in elevation, looking down into a natural amphitheater of geological wonder. During the daytime red rock towers and hoodoos take center stage, however, once the sun goes down, the view arguably gets even better. As the first International Dark Sky park in southwestern Utah, this is the perfect place to

Once the skies are dark rangers lead laser-powered constellation tours and discuss the mythology of the heavens. This is an amazing opportunity to learn more about our beautiful cosmic surroundings and experience the night sky in a new way. Best of all, reservations are not needed, so feel free to show up and join in!

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LICHEN IT!

MOUNTAIN BIKING IN DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST Cycle along through juniper trees and red rock at 6550 feet on a well-kept dirt trail.

A great trail for beginning to moderate level cyclists, the Lichen It trail on Cedar Mountain offers great views to the West. Enjoy a leisurely ride with the entire family, stop for a picnic, and enjoy the views of Cedar City as you ride toward the trail head.

For those more experienced cyclists the Lichen It trail meets up with the more advanced Lava Flow trail. photo credit: Marc Piscotty

HOLE IN ONE

THREE PEAKS RECREATION AREA

PETROGLYPHS AND DINOSAURS

The rolling hills and volcanic rock formations of Three Peaks Recreation Area provide a fantastic location for outdoor recreation. Who wouldn’t love to run, jump and crawl over the hunchbacked granite outcroppings expanding across the landscape? A variety of wildlife calls Three Peaks home and lizards and jack rabbits can often be seen skittering across rocks. Forty-two miles of OHV routes zigzag through Three Peaks’ and the recreation area boasts two full-sized 18 basket disk golf courses*. Navigate over rocks and through juniper trees and sage as you complete the course. With something for everyone in your group and a short 10 miles west of Cedar City, it’s the perfect place to begin your outdoor adventure.

photo credit: Cedar City Brian Head Tourism Bureau

EXPLORING THE PAST AT THE PAROWAN GAP A naturally recognized compilation of petroglyphs and dinosaur footprints in the same place? Sign us up! Rising from the ground by an ancient fault line the large rock formations that now form the Parowan Gap became the perfect place for traveling Native Americans to record their history. Can you decide what stories are being told on these walls?

*Maps of both disk golf courses are available at the Cedar City Visitor Center. 581 North Main Street

#HikeSouthernUtah HIKING WITH A VIEW

High elevations, stunning views, blooming wildflowers, and towering aspens; there’s nothing better than a hike in Dixie National Forest. Well maintained trails and picnic areas are always a great find when hiking and, even better, many of these high-elevation trails are pet friendly!

A great way to begin your adventure in Dixie National Forest is by pausing at the beginning of the canyon to hike the Bristlecone Pine Trail. Saunter down this half mile trail through a grove of ancient bristlecone pine trees with your family and pets and enjoy that crisp mountain air and stunning views of Zion National Park in the distance. With great interpretive information along the way the Bristlecone Pine Trail offers a truly memorable experience.

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CASCADE FALLS Pack a lunch and head for Cascade Falls.

After a drive up the beautiful canyon on State Route 14 you’ll find yourself at a small area before the Cascade Falls trailhead with picnic tables and a restroom available. An easy hike over a distance of 1 mile, this trail offers gorgeous views of Zion National Park and the Markagunt Plateau before ending in a stunning cascade. The water that flows from Cascade Falls comes from nearby Navajo Lake through an ancient lava tube.

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE

CEDAR BREAKS WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL As summer rolls around the meadows and landscapes of Cedar Breaks are transformed in an outpouring of color. Sweeping across the national monument in broad strokes as if placed by the hand of an artist, the wildflowers in Cedar Breads certainly won’t disappoint. In the month of July the meadows are abuzz with excitement as visitors search for the perfect flower for that perfect photo. During the day park rangers and volunteers will lead guided hikes to highlight the most spectacular blooms. Wildflower checklists and handouts will be available.

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CAMPING, FISHING AND PLAYING!

photo credit: Marc Piscotty

CEDAR CANYON AND WOOD’S RANCH

Chirping birds, and a babbling stream trickling from melted snow runoff are both very common things to find while camping in Cedar Canyon. Find a designated campground with restrooms and other amenities, or maybe that perfect tree to hang your hammock on at the Cedar Canyon Campground. When staying at this campground (found on SR 14 just 12 miles from Cedar City) visitors find themselves within walking distance to Woods Ranch and Kid’s Pond and really there’s no need to travel anywhere else on the mountain. Though, of course, we suggest you do. You’ll have everything you need for a perfect camping trip right there.

Woods Ranch has well maintained playgrounds, pavilions, a volleyball court, and restrooms. During the spring and summer a large field of wildflowers paint the field between the two pavilions and the aspen trees are beautiful and green.

Up a small dirt trail Kid’s Pond is waiting and anyone 12 and under can fish for free.

photo credit: @nile.ittetsusmom via Instagram

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Want Adventure?

There’s an App for That!

Intelligent Storytelling App Assists Travelers

By Laurel A. Beesley

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eeks (and weeks, perhaps months) have gone into the detailed travel plans for your trip to southern Utah. Online research becomes nearly overwhelming so finally, you do the best you can and take off with great hopes and expectations.

Time to visit the innumerable sites waiting; National Parks and State Parks, slot canyons, historic sites, and perhaps some seldom seen special adventures.

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Little do you know that a virtual assistant is ready and waiting to assist you every step of the way, right there in your cell phone. Story Road Utah is a free downloadable app that acts as an intimate travel guide – even alerting you to off-the-road sites of interest with a single Ping! as you drive. Story Road is your geo-specific app providing a mega-load of valuable information for anyone visiting southern Utah – literally, your own travel genie.

It’s simple to use. Click once after the download and enjoy detailed information about everything as you travel, including a wealth of stories about many of the significant “story sites” you are passing. Ping! You are traveling along Route 89 or some other highway or byway. On the way perhaps to Kanab or Panguitch your friendly ping alerts you that a “Story Road Destination” is coming up.

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You’ll even receive notifications without cell service.

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This time it may be the Rollaway Saloon; just one of the many story road destinations recorded for your enjoyment. Click on the banner coming up on your phone and listen to the hilarious story of a saloon that rolled back and forth across the UT/ AZ border every Sunday. Driving out to Zion via Mt. Carmel? Ping! The fascinating Thunderbird Gallery/ Historic Maynard Dixon site has come up. Now you are reminded to pull over and visit a site reminiscent of “the Father of Western Art.” Hear stories about Montezuma’s Treasure, the Pariah Ghost Town, the Panguitch Quilt Walk, and many other great legends. Discover the hidden gems that become an unforgettable part of your travel history. The Story Road app has a deeply researched archive of amazing sites and practical locations (hotels, restaurants, shops etc.) both simplifying, personalizing and enhancing the travel experience. The guide even fills travelers in on current and upcoming festivals and events.

Story Road was inspired by the understanding that people love hearing stories about the places they visit – it creates a huge personal connection that is unforgettable.

After all, who can resist a good story – especially one that makes it possible to enjoy off-the-grid experiences, just like a local? Many of the stories recorded on the app have been produced by professional storytellers and musicians, definitely adding high-quality local color. After all, southern Utah and the Colorado Plateau is the land of western style tall tales and great history -- and the app brings them to life.

Kane and Garfield Counties, southern Utah, had the foresight to adopt Story Road and provide resources to develop the ever-growing story-rich databank.

The Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area also quickly recognized Story Road’s ability to share Mormon heritage stories and are currently in partnership with the organization.

Over the past year, Story Road has become increasingly robust. A recent feature offers visitors the chance to enjoy up to four tours inside one map pin for the Story Road destinations that choose to provide options on the visitor experience. This means that once you locate a place of interest you can access that pin and receive specialized guide information such as what to do there with children, a more general audience or people who relish delving into more detail. V The app creators are also working rapidly to extend its geographic distribution, encouraging participation by other counties and regions throughout Utah and neighboring states. Contact Story Road Utah through their website www.storyroadutah.com and visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/StoryRoadUtah to share your favorite places and amazing stories! Your destination may appear as a feature on the Story Road Utah app!

Story Road is available through the App Store or Play Store.

There’s a whole new world to discover on the Story Road Utah app. An adventure around each bend of the highway.

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Amazing App! I am originally from Arizona, so I take a road trip down through Southern Utah quite frequently. Most of the time I am just driving through these small towns not knowing much about them. This last time I was down there I decided to use your app.

The only way I can explain it is that a whole new world opened up to me that I had no idea of before! It was so cool to learn about all the history and town events that happen in that area. Because of utilizing your app I will never see Southern Utah the same.

-Neil, Saratoga Springs, Utah

I love this app.

It is a day trippers dream.

Thanks!

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It was surprising how much fun it was to use the Story Road Utah App. I couldn’t have imagined anything like it! As we approached interesting places along our route, the little “pings” on our phone triggered a lot of excitement for everyone in the car wondering what was nearby.

Charming audio really drew us in and invited us to learn more! The professional quality storytelling and songs were so entertaining and educational that we found ourselves anxious to see what new discovery was around the next bend. What a Trip!

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How Eureka’s New England Business

Will Positively Impact Mesquite Photo Credit: Eureka Casino Resort

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ureka Casino Resort recently announced the purchase of Seabrook Greyhound Park, a 75-acre, 90,000 square-foot charity casino located in southern New Hampshire. Eureka is excited to bring employee ownership to the storied half-century-old legacy business.

I sat down with Andre Carrier, Chief Operating Officer, to discuss how the acquisition, nearly 2,700 miles away, will impact the employee-owners of the Eureka and the community of Mesquite.

What went into the decision to further expand the Eureka family?

Andre: When we converted the company to an ESOP in 2016, one of the things that you come to understand is that an ESOP, by its very nature, is a long-term retirement benefit. The way it brings value to the employee-owners is that the share price is worth more when they retire than in each of the years that they've been issued the shares. The company has to be worth more in the future than it is in the present. It becomes pretty evident that in order to provide that stable, long-term opportunity for growth, diversification is necessary, and you probably want to diversify by industry and geography.

Why New Hampshire?

Andre: As you think about geography and where you might diversify the company, you want to look at markets that you think have a good, long term trajectory. The other thing realistically that happens to you is you want to go somewhere where you know your surroundings, where you're comfortable, where you know enough people to give you guidance on everything from where the market’s been to where they think it's going. Greg Lee and I both share a common connection to New England, having spent our formative years in New Hampshire. So, as we looked at New England we saw it is experiencing a golden age in that

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Boston has become such a powerful economic engine, with a diversified economy that absolutely expands into southern New Hampshire.

What sparked your interest in purchasing Seabrook Park?

Andre: At the time that we started looking, New Hampshire had yet to make its final decision on what it would do with class III unrestricted gaming, but it did have something really interesting - it had charity gaming. That’s where 35 percent of the house take goes to a charity. When we looked at it, we were like ‘boy, that's kind of aligned with the way we run our company.’ Other gaming companies in America would look at that and probably say ‘you know, I would never be interested in that kind of a business model.’ But given our core values, we were very interested. A 100% employee-owned company owning a charity casino made perfect sense. We liked Seabrook for many reasons, one being because there's already gaming, something we understand, and has been on the site for almost 50 years.

What made Eureka an attractive buyer?

Andre: Seabrook is also a multi-generational family business.

We got on very well with the sellers. They had had several opportunities over the years to sell the property but were looking for people who would continue their strong commitment to their long-term employees, with many of them being there in excess of 40 years, which is remarkable. We love the property, we love the location, we love the market that they're in, we're really comfortable in New Hampshire. It was the right opportunity at the right time in the right place.

places where you need improvement and so I think it gives our talented people the opportunity for growth.

How does this impact the city of Mesquite?

Andre: Now you have a company that has its headquarters in Mesquite, Nevada. I mean we've always had a business here, we'll always have a business here, but it's a little different when the city can say the company’s headquarters is in Mesquite, Nevada, right?

To have our headquarters here as we continue to expand and diversify the business, shows that we have pretty deep roots here, I think it shows that we're deepening our roots. Our job is to drive the drumbeat of new visitors, that's our role, and some of those new visitors will eventually become Mesquite homeowners, which further stabilizes and diversifies the local economy.

That's our lens, so, this is a way of expanding that role, while also putting on a new layer of our complexity. The headquarters of our growing and diversified national company is in Mesquite, Nevada. That's a little different voice. V For more information see: www.TheNewSeabrookPark.com

What challenges do you see with incorporating the culture that you’ve built in Mesquite into a new organization?

Andre: You have to be respectful of the norms and traditions that have been in place. At the same time, you have to identify the ones that have made that business successful and their ability to stand the test of time and those that have prevented it from the evolution of positive growth. It's safe to say we are a core values centric organization and are pretty passionate about the way in which we operate our business. For some people that immediately makes sense.

What does this acquisition mean to the employee-owners of the Eureka?

Andre: When you have talented people, who have aspiration to grow in their career, their talents, and their opportunity to gain financial independence, you have to provide pathways to growth. So, one of the reasons companies grow is so they can allow their talented people to continue to grow and they can keep them interested and engaged and this is certainly some of that. We're fortunate in that we have a really committed group of talented people who try to get it right every day.

Central to our core values is continual improvement - trying to get better every day. I think these kinds of projects serve to challenge you. You really learn about yourself every time you really expand, extend yourself and push yourself. It exposes

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By Laura Draskovich

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pring is here! If you love the outdoors like me, you live for getting out in the sun and fresh air. Another thing I love is working out and finding new ways to incorporate fitness into everyday living. Hiking is a happy union of the two! Beginner or experienced, solo or with a group (or with your pet!) hiking is easily adaptable and can be as easy or difficult as you wish. With the HUGE bonus of having some of the most beautiful and breathtaking scenery practically in our backyards, there are many options for incorporating your fitness lifestyle in to an outdoor adventure. De-stress, revive, and restore.

Get the blood pumping and endorphins flowing!

Are you in!?

GETTING READY FOR YOUR HIKING ADVENTURE

While hiking can be exhilarating, it can be physically challenging.

Conditioning your body for the trail will take some preparation. Being physically ready for a long trail with uneven terrain will help ensure an enjoyable days hike and lessen the likelihood of an injury along the way. First, you should assess your current fitness status. If you are in mediocre shape for example, you might give yourself 6 weeks of physical preparation. Generally, 2-8 weeks is recommended, depending on your state of fitness, (more if you haven't been in the gym for 6 months or more.)

CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE

The ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to efficiency deliver oxygen rich blood to the working muscle tissue and the ability of the muscles to utilize oxygen is the role of CVE. A recommended training schedule to improve stamina, is 5 days a week for 30-50 minutes at a moderate intensity level. Interval workouts can prepare you for varying terrain (climbing hills). Example: treadmill walking on incline 10 minutes, decline treadmill 5 minutes, elliptical 10 minutes, stair climber 10 minutes.

STRENGTH TRAINING Building strength and muscular endurance is also very important. The point is to enjoy yourself, not feel wiped out by your first hour. Being strong will help you to stay injury free. Maintaining your balance and stability on uneven terrain may be the most important aspect of your training. You will want to adopt a program that targets back, chest, shoulders, arms, glutes and core. Don't forget ankle strength and flexibility. You should dedicate a minimum of 3-4 days for strength training each week.

FUELING FOR ADVENTURE.

Trek and scramble with more energy. Feed your body with quality and convenient, energy rich food. Nutrition is ALWAYS key, however, it becomes crucial when placing higher physical demands on yourself.

Plan and prep whole food meals. Select lean protein, fresh, fibrous vegetables and fruit, high fiber carbohydrates, healthy fats and plenty of water. (Fiber fills you up, so try to chose fiber rich foods.) Things to avoid, you guessed it, sugar and processed/premade foods, which have low nutritional value and are often packed with additives including salt and sugar. Yuck! Snacking/feuling on the trail: lightly salted or salt free raw nuts, no sugar added dried fruit, low-fat granola (make your own for quality control!), protein bar (my favorite are Quest bars). Check your health food store for more ideas!

ENDLESS BENEFITS.

Incorporate fitness outdoors whenever you can. De-stress by getting away into nature. Breathe in fresh air. Listen to the sounds. Admire and marvel at the beauty that surrounds us. Explore new territory on your own, with your dog, a friend or a group. Meetup.com is one way to meet other like minded individuals with similar interests. If you have been in a fitness rut, this may be your schtick! Nature has a way of picking us up and placing us in a better place with a renewed perspective.

See you on the trail! Until next time, Keep Living the Fit Life. V

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y the time the one-armed Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell embarked on his Colorado River expedition in 1869, Joseph C. Ives had previously explored the Colorado, circa 1858, heading up river to the Las Vegas Wash in a shallow-draught steamboat and fur trader William Ashley, in 1825, had floated the adjoining Green River through the Flaming Gorge.

Yet, following the Civil War, the river between Marble Canyon and the Grand Wash Cliffs near present-day Lake Mead remained relatively unknown. Today, 150 years after Powell, Glen Canyon Dam and Hoover Dam are bookends to the portion of the Colorado River that twists through the Grand Canyon and over which thousands of adventuring tourists float each year.

WHERE NONE HAD GONE Through Powell’s writings, published in 1895 as Canyons of the Colorado and republished in 1961 titled The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons, we learn the challenges he confronted undeterred by Ives’ foreboding prediction, “Ours has been the first, and will doubtless be the last party of whites to visit this profitless locality . . . intended by nature that the Colorado, along the greater part of its lonely and majestic way, shall be forever unvisited and undisturbed.”

Two weeks after the transcontinental railroad was completed, Powell launched into the “Great Unknown,” via the Green River, in Wyoming, on May 24, 1869 with ten men in four wooden boats and terminated his expedition on August 29 at Grand Wash Cliffs where the Virgin River joins the Colorado near present-day Lake Mead.

Powell embarked writing, “Barren desolation is stretched before me...” He later detailed, “All the scenic features of this canyon land are on a giant scale, strange and weird. The streams run at depths almost inaccessible, lashing the rocks which beset their channels, rolling in rapids and plunging in falls, and making a wild music which but adds to the gloom of the solitude.”

Recounting whitewater near Flaming Gorge, Powell described the “pool drop effect” where smooth water is directly below rapids, “...we thread the narrow passage with exhilarating velocity, mounting the high waves, whose foaming crests dash over us, and plunging into the troughs, until we reach the quiet water below.”

Concluding his journey with two battered vessels and four near-starving survivors, Powell reflected, “Ever before us has been an unknown danger, heavier than immediate peril.

Every waking hour passed in the Grand Canyon has been one of toil.”

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RIVER RAFTS River rafts today are durable, comfortable, and safer than Powell’s three 21 foot oak boats with watertight compartments and one 16-foot pine boat built “for fast rowing.” Powell’s vessels, stocked with 10 months’ rations, scientific equipment, rifles, ammo, axes, hammers, and other tools for repairs were difficult to portage around hazards.

Modern rafts range in size from small private rigs to huge motorized inflatables 37 feet long that can weigh 10,000 pounds without passengers and are outfitted to carry 18 guests and two guides with food coolers, padded seating, luggage and storage compartments, first aid supplies, and spare motor parts.

ARIZONA RIVER RUNNERS One of the 16 commercial outfitters authorized by the National Park Service to guide on the Colorado River, Arizona River Runners (ARR) was founded in 1970. April through October each year, ARR escorts approximately 3,000 people down the river.

Respecting Colorado River history, Knuth adds, “It is always incredible to be down in the canyon and think that the John Wesley Powell expedition, 150 years before, went by the same exact place that you are seeing with your own eyes. He experienced the same side hikes and saw the same amazing geology. Luckily, our trips are a little more comfortable than what he experienced.”

Today, river flows are somewhat controlled through water releases from Glen Canyon Dam, yet the Colorado still has numerous class 10 rapids (using a 1-10 scale) comparable to class 5 rapids on an international 1-6 scale.

While Powell explored the Colorado River and charted his course through unknown territory, today’s rafting enthusiasts, often launching at Lees Ferry framed by Marble Canyon and surrounded by majestic landscape, enjoy whitewater recreation with historic river connections. V

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RIVER NOMENCLATURE We credit Powell with naming side canyons, streams, and features including the Dirty Devil River, Henry Mountains, Horseshoe Canyon where “...the canyon is in the form of an elongated letter U, with the apex in the center of the mountain,” Kingfisher Canyon and Creek due to abundant kingfisher birds, and Marble Canyon that he characterized as cutting “through one great bed of marble a thousand feet in thickness.” Another spot he branded Disaster Falls “for the scene of so much peril and loss,” and Powell christened an adjoining clear side stream “in honor of the great chief of the Bad Angels, and this is a beautiful contrast to that, we conclude to name it Bright Angel.”

According to Marketing Director, Dean Knuth, ARR’s most popular trips are 6 or 7 day motorized “...full canyon, 187 river miles, where you see both the upper and lower sections of the canyon.” Their 35 foot long motorized craft can seat 14 people. Knuth acknowledges, “Of the 68 trips that we run, we’ll do just around 3 or 4 oar trips. The Grand Canyon covers so many miles and a motor allows more people the opportunity to experience it from the river.”

Oar-powered boats are typically 18 feet long and hold 4-5 guests, one guide, and all necessary gear.

Knuth describes river guide training, “To be a Grand Canyon river guide you have to be incredibly skilled in so many different ways. It isn’t just being able to drive the boats, you have to be a great cook, know the Canyon history, geology, and fun river stories.”

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Mountain America is Evolving to Better Serve Members

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ou may have noticed that Mountain America Credit Union is building a new branch in Mesquite. Located in the Town & Country Village Plaza, the Pioneer Boulevard branch will replace the current location in the Brickyard Shopping Center. Mountain America has been in Mesquite for nearly 20 years and is committed to providing members with flexible products and services, helpful guidance, and sound, timely advice designed to meet the needs of today’s busy consumers.

Our journey began in 1936 with a commitment to guiding individuals and businesses to achieve their financial dreams. Today, our essence and guidance remains the focal point of our identity. It’s a purpose-driven identity to ensure that everything we do moves members of the community safely along their journey.

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throughout our more than 80-year history. With the support of hundreds of non-profit organizations and significant financial education efforts in primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, Mountain America continues to bring incredible value to dozens of communities where we strive to serve and positively affect thousands of lives every day.

Our commitment to guiding our members and giving back to the community is at the core of everything we do. Our new Mesquite branch was designed to best serve the needs of the community and strengthen the local economy.

SOME EXCITING FEATURES OF THE NEW BRANCH INCLUDE CENTRAL LOCATION. Situated at 580 West Pioneer Boulevard, the new branch will provide easy access for local members, as well as convenient access and visibility for members traveling along I-15.

SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY. Our new branch will help drive development in the Anthem Park district. As one of the first buildings to be completed in the west section of the development, the new branch will pave for the way for other businesses and help create new jobs.

CONVENIENCE FOR MEMBERS. Designed with a modern look, the new branch will feature a unique, streamlined layout that allows our team to come into the lobby to greet members without passing through gates or doors. The open design fosters a more engaging and inviting environment and experience.

The branch lobby and drive-thru will be open Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and on Saturday the two drive-thru lanes will be open from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

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A Spring Break Cruise to Remember with Marty & Amy

By Celece Krieger

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few months ago, 55 fans of KONY 99.9 FM departed on a spring break cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. The cruise was hosted by the popular KONY Country morning show DJ’s, Marty Lane and Amy Chesley. I was lucky enough to join this fun group onboard Royal Caribbean’s beautiful Oasis of the Seas.

Photos by Marty Lane and Amy Chesley When the planning started, we decided to select a ship that was as much fun as the morning show, so the only option to consider was the Oasis of the Seas.

With the capacity of 5,402 passengers, 220,000 tons, 16 decks high, and 1,188 feet long, we knew this was the ship for our group. The Oasis offers every kind of stateroom imaginable. From

basic inside staterooms, to rooms with balconies that overlook Central Park, to two-level suites with lofts, there is a room for every budget on this floating resort.

This architectural marvel features seven distinct neighborhoods that are divided into themed areas. Central

Park is a tranquil outdoor sanctuary right in the middle of this massive ship. With the sky as its roof, the park starts on Deck 8 and features beautiful trees and seasonal flower gardens, restaurants, shops, and staterooms with balconies. Other areas include the Boardwalk with the first-ever carousel at sea; the Royal Promenade which seems more like a large shopping mall complete with restaurants and boutiques; the Pool and Sports Zone; the Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center; Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. At times, it was hard to imagine we were even on a ship.

Royal Caribbean is the leader of innovation when it comes to onboard activities. A few years ago, they started to add ice skating rinks, miniature golf, rock walls, basketball courts, and surf simulators called the Flowrider to their fleet. Can you imagine surfing and ice skating at sea? The KONY group did.

The Flowrider was reserved with instructors just for our group one evening just before sunset. Other private activities included a KONY miniature golf tournament and our own version of karaoke, called KONYOKE. As if that was not enough, the Oasis features not one, but two towering rock walls, a working carousel and a zip line across the top of the ship. That’s right – a zip line.

I was on a cable speeding across deck 15 with nothing but 7 open decks, Johnny Rockets and the Boardwalk Bar below me! I am not sure who to thank for that concept, but it was amazing!

In addition, the ship features the H20 Zone and Water park for children, four swimming pools, and ten whirlpools throughout the ship. The Solarium is a peaceful, two-story spa-like retreat for adults only located on the front of the ship. It is the perfect place to unwind in an oversized lounge chair with your favorite book and music after a full day of zip lining, surfing, and rock climbing.

Group at the beach in St. Maarten

There are 25 restaurants and bars located in various neighborhoods throughout the ship. Why not build a bar called The Rising Tides that rises up and down? Yes, a floating bar.

It’s like being on an open elevator, while sipping your favorite beverage and people watching on three decks. While most cruise lines offer a buffet, a dining room and a few specialty restaurants, the Oasis pleases every palate throughout their unique neighborhoods. The Boardwalk includes traditional Mexican fare, comprehensive selection of margaritas and live guitar music and dancing for evening entertainment; Boardwalk Bar offering

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fruit, salads and sandwiches; The Boardwalk Dog House, an outdoor hot-dog specialty counter; The Ice Cream Parlor; and Johnny Rockets a '50's-style diner with entertainers that serve the food. Central Park includes 150 Central Park, a trendy, upscale and intimate restaurant; Giovanni's Table, an Italian trattoria featuring Italian classics served family-style; Park Café, an indoor/outdoor gourmet market featuring salads, sandwiches, soups, and pastries; Vintages, a wine bar with a robust selection of fine wines; and Chops Grille, Royal Caribbean's signature steakhouse with views of Central Park.

Royal Caribbean did not forget the classics like the traditional Dining Room, Windjammer Marketplace, a casual buffet, and of course for the times you don’t want to go out, room service. We had the pleasure of dining at Chops, 150 Central Park, and Giovanni’s. It was some of the best food I’ve had on a cruise and we felt like we were in Italy at Giovanni’s.

Although we planned fun activities onboard, the excitement did not stop there. In Nassau, some of our guests visited Atlantis Resort for a fun-filled beach day. In St. Thomas, we chartered a private catamaran just for the KONY group for a fun afternoon of snorkeling and swimming in the beautiful turquoise water. In St. Maarten, we convinced Marty Lane to join a brave group and try the world’s steepest zipline. That was an experience to remember!

At the end of the cruise, we hosted a cocktail party where guests won concert tickets and various prizes. Not only did we have a memorable spring break, but we came away with new friends from Mesquite to Salt Lake and everywhere in between. Of course, the group had so much fun, they couldn’t wait to reserve their cruise for next year.

Adventures ARE Waiting for You

By Jill Williams

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ocated off interstate 15 right smack dab in between St George and Las Vegas is one of the best kept secrets there is. I am talking about Moapa Valley.

What an adventurous place for both the young and old.

Best known for being the gateway to Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead, did you know that there is so much more to see and do?

Do you like to hike, photograph, camp, bike, climb, picnic, explore, ATV, UTV, or ride motorcycles? Look no further for one of the best trail systems Southern Nevada has to offer.

The Logandale Trail System or as locals call it Red Rock, is right in the heart of the Moapa Valley. The access road is kept graded so almost all vehicles can access the trail system via the trailhead.

You will see some of the most beautiful colors, stunning rock formations, desert plant life and an abundance of wildlife. The Parking area, restrooms, covered picnic tables, and informational plaques give you the ability to spend the day with your family and friends, or just yourself. Your options are endless!

Maybe you are just passing through and stopping is an afterthought, no worries, the small town of Overton has everything you will need in order to have a great day. The local supermarket has a deli that will make sandwiches that are delicious, and any beverages and snacks needed to complete a picnic lunch. There are two gas stations in town to keep your vehicle filled for your day of exploring.

As Amy said “The KONY CRUISE 2019 was AMAZING! We joined as clients/radio listeners and left as friends! We are so grateful for The Travel Connection and not sure we could have done it without Celece and Neila! They made our experience nothing short of amazing! They handled every detail and that took the stress off of us so we could enjoy our time with our friends and family! Hope to make lots more friends on our next KONY CRUISE!” On March 15, 2020, KONY Country will depart on the new Harmony of the Seas and sail to the Western Caribbean from Orlando. We hope you will join us! V

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No hiking or camping supplies? We have you covered. There are two hardware stores in town in order to grab what you need. Don’t have a vehicle that can get you where you want to go off the beaten path? Look no further. Law Powersports has two and four seat UTV’s available for you to rent so you can explore the backcountry in style. GPS and Spots are provided in the rental cost to ensure you are never lost and you get to see all the beauty the Logandale Trail System has to offer!

Now you have just had one of the best days you have had in a long time, you and the family are hungry and exhausted, stop by our local restaurants and fill your belly, and then check into one of our local Hotel/Motels to rest up so you can continue your play tomorrow.

Whether you want to spend a day, a weekend, or a week Moapa Valley is a great family friendly, adventurous, relaxing, beautiful, activity packed destination that will not leave you disappointed. Come and visit us and decide for yourself. For more information please visit moapavalleychamber.com, or to book a reservation for a UTV visit vegasthrills.com, the adventures are waiting for you. V

G lee e r u P from Point A

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By David Cordero

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ou may have seen riders zipping atop them around town, utilizing a new and thrilling way to get from one point to another. They are Spin electric scooters and they represent a new form of alternative transportation in St. George.

The City of St. George and Spin, a partner of Zagster Inc., marked the official beginning of e-scooters in St. George with a ceremony at Dixie State University March 7. How it works is you download the Spin app — like Zagster Bike Share it is app-driven — and locate the nearest scooter. The cost is $1 to unlock the scooter and then an additional 15 cents per minute.

Your ride terminates whenever you choose. A ride of 20 minutes will cost you around $4. An hour’s ride is $10.

“Having Spin scooters arrive in St. George is huge for us and we expect them to be very popular throughout the city — and especially at Dixie State,” says St. George Mayor Jon Pike.

“Renting the scooters will be easy and their usage twofold: getting to a destination within the city or utilizing them for recreation on one of our scenic trails.”

Safety is of paramount importance. They are available for rent to those 18 years or older — although children ages 13 and older can ride them with parental supervision.

“You can ride to most places in the city and when you are finished you simply stand the scooter up and out of the way,” Pike adds. “Remember, safety first. Like bicyclists, scooter riders are asked to wear helmets and watch for pedestrians — they always have the right of way. Also, please don’t leave scooters where cars can run over them or people can trip over them.”

Some locations like football stadiums, skate parks, bike parks and inner Town Square are prohibited. The scooter will not operate in them. Also, please don’t try to take them with you in the bed of a truck. An alarm may sound if it is off the ground more than a of couple seconds.

At the end of the day, Spin employees collect the scooters, charge them and redeploy them to as many as 30 different locations in the City of St. George. V

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Employee-Owners Observe Memorial Day

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emorial Day - Many of you might remember May 30th as ‘Decoration Day’, stemming from Civil War times. Now referred to as Memorial Day, it is celebrated as a day of remembrance for those who have died while in our nation’s service, and to commemorate those who served and have passed on. The Federal Holiday is observed on the last Monday in May.

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Observances of the day are held at cemeteries and memorials all across the country. In our community, the Mesquite Honor Guard places flags on all Veteran’s grave markers in the two City cemeteries.

This year, the Employee-Owners of the Eureka Casino Resort would also

like to express their gratitude to those who have served for our freedom. As a gesture of appreciation, the Eureka is providing bouquets of fresh flowers for the families of Veterans interred in our local cemeteries. Since families observe Memorial Day in many different ways, the flower arrangements

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VIRGIN VALLEY DENTIST is Hero to Moroccan Children

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e have many extraordinary people living in our little part of the country, people that give back in amazing ways and take time out of their busy lives to help other people. Often we don’t get to hear about them, the things they do they just do without need of accolades or fanfare. Here is the story of one of those people.

Dr. Dumitru of Virgin Valley Dental is nothing short of a hero to many handicapped children in a small town at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains in central Morocco called Demnate.

Almost a decade ago Dr. Dumitru met a man on a bus in Zion National Park that inspired him to travel to Morocco to provide dental services for underprivileged people. Through his travels in Morocco he eventually met and befriended a couple, Hwajung from Korea and Daniel from Denmark, who were in Morocco doing humanitarian work and working with kids in a children’s handicap center in Demnate.

Dr. Dumitru and a small crew of volunteers now travel to Demnate once or twice a year. Armed with solar panel powered, portable dental equipment and dental chair that fits in a backpack and a truckload of dental supplies, they are able to provide dental services to the children in the center. The nearest dentist is hours away from the little town of Demnate and the marginalized children that live in the handicap center wouldn’t have dreamed of seeing a dentist until Dr. Dumitru came to town.

Upon visiting Demnate for the first time, Dr. Dumitru met handicapped children who were thought of as valueless by the society they lived in and were kept in seclusion with barely a place to play. In the years that followed, with hard work by Daniel, Hwajung, Dr. Dumitru and others, and with grants from the Moroccan government, the kids now have a brand-new facility to live in as well as “the cleanest teeth in town”. They no longer have to suffer and are pain-free.

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the indigenous tribes that live there, and he is not limited to dental care. Dr. Dumitru added a portable eye exam chair to his arsenal and provides eye exams and eye glasses for the people living there. He says that the people are very grateful and say, “Shukraan Bezeff!” to him which means, “Thank you very much!” and they sing a shrill song of celebration.

The experience changed Emma’s life forever. When it came time to leave, Emma cried and asked her father when they would be going back.

The last trip Dr. Dumitru made to Demnate was in November of last year where he and his crew stayed for eleven days. They departed on Thanksgiving Day with Dr. Dumitru’s seventeen-year-old daughter, Emma accompanying them. Emma wanted to make her own contribution to the handicapped children of Demnate and bought plenty of art supplies such as acrylic and water paints, paint brushes, art paper and aprons with which to teach the kids how to draw and paint. Unable to speak the language, Emma taught them by showing them what to do. The children painted many pictures during their five-day class and hung them proudly on the walls throughout the center. Emma also donated all of the art supplies she brought to the center.

On any given trip Dr. Dumitru makes to Demnate he may have as few as three or as many as ten people come along to help. He says that anyone that would like to volunteer can go with them and will receive training on the fly. Lodging is provided in the way of being a guest in someone’s home, but airfare will need to be paid for by the volunteer.

During the trip in November, Dr. Dumitru provided dental care for over one hundred people. He pulled up to two hundred teeth and provided teeth cleanings for all of his patients.

For those of you that live in Mesquite, you may drive

by Virgin Valley Dental every day or maybe you’ve had dental work done there, and never have realized that the dentist whose practice is within those walls has helped countless children and adults in a tiny town in Morocco. V

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St. George Young Professionals Spend a “Day on the Hill”

Comprised of local members 40 years and younger, who are looking to take their careers and personal development to the next level, the Young Professionals have scheduled nearly 40 events for 2019. These events include; ‘lunch with a leader’, a small group of 5-10 members sitting down with either a political or business leader in an intimate setting for open and direct questions and answers; personal training lunches focused on the

personal development of the individuals; professional training lunches specifically linked to developing skills that will help in the workplace; and social activities that enable networking and just plain old fun. V The St. George Young Professionals is a branch of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce. The program is overseen by Bryson Despain of Rukkus Communication

Strategies and St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member, and Chaired

by Tara Thompson, General Manager of Dixie 4 Wheel Drive.

For more information please visit www.stgeorgechamber.com/ young-professionals/ or call, Monte Bambrough 435-628-1650, the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce young professionals liaison.

St. George Young Professionals Spend a “Day on the Hill”

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very year our St. George Area Chamber’s Young Professionals visit the state capitol, where they tour the capitol and connect with elected officials and learn the legislative processes to advocate for businessfriendly legislation that benefits southern Utah.

Navigating through a “worse than normal” winter storm on their trek to Salt Lake, the Young Professionals traveled to Salt Lake City on Wednesday, February 6th, arriving in time to attend the Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns basketball game (the Jazz won!).

On Wednesday, February 7th the group met at the capitol for a guided tour through the historic building. They also had meetings with local leaders to learn more about the legislative process and had the opportunity to have their questions answered.

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Conversations included Utah Governor Gary Herbert, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, and Attorney General Sean Reyes.

Governor Herbert reminded the group that there will be disruptions in business, but to keep evolving and changing.

"The trip with other Young Professionals from St. George to the Utah state capitol was incredible and eye opening” commented Braden Tobler, Digital Marketing Consultant at Braden Tobler Digital Marketing Consulting and a member of the Young Professionals of St George. “As a young adult we see many of our counterparts consider distancing themselves more and more from political conversations and involvement.

This experience allowed us to have some thought provoking and intimate conversations with some political figures we otherwise would have not had. The experience allowed us to gain a new perspective and respect for the technical

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issues that our local politicians face when addressing the interests of the public. I walked away with a strong respect for the public officials and the hard work they put forward. I would recommend it to any young professional that has interests in taking part in the world around them and to better understand the part they could play in their local politics."

Entering its fourth year, the Young Professionals of St. George was started

by Pam Palermo, CEO of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this group is to cultivate young professionals to thrive in personal, civic and professional development.

Their vision is to set the framework to foster programs and individuals who will continue to impact our community for generations by personal growth, volunteering, and living well-balanced social and professional lives.

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ou could say that in life we are motivated by two basic forces – love and fear. Love opens us up to the passion and excitement that love has to offer, while fear causes us to withdraw from life and hide away, terrified of hurt and pain. John Lennon said something along these lines and noted that without the ability to love ourselves, we can't truly love others.

Fear is holding you back from tackling life and living it to the fullest. It can stop you in your tracks and keep you from chasing your dreams, and often, we don't even realize what fears are haunting us. We are terrified of failing, of losing love, of being lonely, of having to change and we're scared of the unknown, too. We are veritable cowardly lions.

While there is a time and place for fear and it often protects us from truly dangerous experiences, it can also be destructive. With these six steps, you can put fear to one side and start living your life to the fullest.

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BE CLEAR IN YOUR GOALS

Before you can make the most of your life, you need to know what you want to get out of it. What goals are you looking to achieve? This will help provide you with clarity and allow you to shift your focus to your priorities. Just knowing isn't enough, though, you need to recognize potential and understand how to leverage it to move you closer to those goals.

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ASK QUESTIONS

Opportunities don't come out of nowhere. That's why it's vital that you question everything and force yourself to think creatively and look at life from every angle. Your curiosity could be the key to unlocking opportunity.

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MENTALLY PREPARE

Yes, there are plenty of amazing opportunities waiting for you to grab them. Not everyone can leverage all of them, but the biggest reason you can't is a failure to prepare. You should be prepared mentally for any eventuality, have the knowledge and the skills necessary to make the most of any opportunity that comes your way.

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RECOGNIZE OPPORTUNITIES

NETWORK

If you don't have the skills or knowledge, you should know someone who does. That's why a strong social and professional network is imperative to unlocking everything life has to offer; not to mention that many of those opportunities could come through your network – and without a network, where would you be? People are the key to grabbing life.

Opportunity most likely is not going to land in your lap gift-wrapped.

The greatest opportunities in life are often disguised as something else entirely, which is why asking questions is important. It's equally important that you are able to recognize the opportunities that do crop up. The reason we fail to recognize them is that we expect them to be obvious and that isn't how life rolls.

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TAKE RISKS

Not just any risk, though -- calculated risks. When you recognize an opportunity and understand how to take advantage of it, then you need to take risks. Before you do so, review the pros and cons and seize the day or move on to the next opportunity. There are no guarantees in life; it is what you make of it.

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You can use these six steps in business and in your personal life. The truth is they're more alike than we care to admit. The key to unlocking your happiness and seizing everything life has to offer is fully within your power. You have to grab opportunities that come your way and learn to practice gratitude for everything you achieve. V

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By Gary Cahoon - Owner, Red Rock Humvee Tours

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hether you are looking for adventure, stunning views or the thrill of riding in a Military Humvee, Red Rock Humvee Tours provides a fantastic new experience in Washington County. Located in the beautiful Hurricane Valley we offer a variety of tours for every family, group and budget.

Red Rock Humvee Tours

Our most popular and technical tour takes you up the West Side of Sand Mountain, where you will safely and comfortably enjoy a premium Rock Crawling experience in our upgraded open air Military Humvee’s. From the vista at the top of Sand Mountain you will enjoy incredible views of Zion, Kolob, Smiths Mesa, Gooseberry, Little Creek Mountain, Cedar Breaks, Snow Canyon, Pine Mountain, Red Cliffs, Babylon, Sand Hollow, St George, Washington, Leeds & Hurricane. The ride back down is icing on the cake as we cruise down the bobsled while enjoying great views all the way to the bottom. Tour is approximately 3 hours.

Family adventure at a whole new level

During the warm summer months we offer rides to Toquerville Falls where you will enjoy back country views and some limited rock crawling. Bring your swimsuits and towels as there will be plenty of time for swimming or wading in the cool water of the falls. Tour is 2 ½ to 3 hours.

We have also added a one hour option this year if you just want a taste of what a Humvee is capable of. This trip takes you up the Hurricane Cliffs where the views of the Hurricane Valley and Zion are exquisite.

Custom tours are also available within Washington County. One we really enjoy is an extended tour to the back side of Sand Mountain where you can view the Hobbit House and Flintstone house. You should plan on at least 4 hours for this adventure.

Also if the scheduled tours do not fit your plans, give us a call and we will be happy to work with you on a more convenient time.

Most tours start from our office inside “The Car Barn” at 1550 W. State Street in Hurricane. Make sure you call us at 435-767-8595 or schedule on-line as we are only at the office for pickup or drop off. If you are staying in Hurricane or LaVerkin we may be able to pick you up at your location, call to see if this is available for your tour. If you are coming from St. George for the Sand Mountain tour we can schedule to meet you at the bottom of the mountain to save you a little drive time. Tour times can vary throughout the year so check the website or call for the current times. For same day tours please call to check for availability.

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Water and snacks are provided on each tour. Come join us, we are confident you will find your time with us rewarding and create memories that will last a lifetime. Hope to see you see you soon! V

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Top of Sand Mountain

Flinstone House

Check us out at www.redrockhumveetours.com for additional pictures and to view some great videos.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram :@redrockhumveetours

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Cooking utensils, a camp stove and a fridge and microwave complete the basics. It has sleeping quarters, fresh clean linens, and a lounging area in the front room. Rocking on the porch is permitted in the wooden chairs.

Moving over to The Rock Lodge, you are welcomed into a cozy farmhouse style reading and game room. Pool table, poker card table, ping pong, and comfy leather couches and chairs to cozy up with a book.....or listen to a song playing in your headphones. Wifi is available in the lodge. At the end of the day in early Spring or late Fall you can enjoy the beautiful petrified wood fireplace. It will warm you right up. Just as it has done for over 100 years. After dark you can wander up to the deck, overlooking the orchard and Arizona scenery, to gaze at the stars through our large telescope.

You may want to check out the 4 miners' tents. Here, "glamping" is on full display. Beautiful ranch blankets trim the king size and twin beds, fluffy soft pillows for a comfortable rest. Most will agree, stepping into these tents, feels like a luxurious treat. Sink into the recliner and lift up your feet. Wood Burning stoves and/or swamp coolers, fridge, microwave and cooking amenities are yours to use. If you weren't feeling like royalty yet, there are seven restroom and shower facilities, and a private leaders room is available (sleeps seven or more). A great place to plan your next family reunion, business retreat, youth camp or yearly group gathering/event. The adventure is endless. It’s an ATV riders paradise in the unlimited surrounding area. There's plenty of room to access our archery, shooting,

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magine traveling across the vast desert lands, catching glimpses of mirages, seeking a cool pond of water to jump in and a guzzle some fresh spring water. About 25 miles south of Mesquite, lies an oasis awaiting your arrival. Aravada Springs sits on the border of Nevada and Arizona. Cradled between Gold Butte National Monument and Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument, the ranch echoes voices of the past originating in the early 1900's. Luscious

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fruit has decorated the orchards for many years. Peaches, apples, cherries, blackberries, pears and apricots are still grown there today.

The orchard is beautifully maintained.

At one point, canned peaches were the means of survival as well as grazing cattle. Settlers knew the ranch for cooler temperatures and a fresh spring pond to enjoy. Seven natural springs grace the 200 acre property.

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Aravada opened its gates, officially, in March. 0ver 150 people ventured out to tour the adventure campground. Lunch was provided and many were thrilled with the "glamping" amenities which include a group use community kitchen with two stoves, refrigerator, freezer, stainless steel countertops, basic pots and pans and cooking utensils. People seemed to enjoy Grandpa's Cabin.

Adorned with a wood burning stove, a swamp cooler, electricity, full restroom, running water and a warm shower.

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volleyball, horse shoes, zip-line, mountain biking, hiking and rock climbing. It all awaits you! Just think about the summer campfires, roasting marshmallows (roasters provided), and reciting cowboy poetry and spooky stories. Come meet our team of Haflinger horses and go for a wagon ride after dinner. Or, you can go down the slide or swing on the rope as you enter the pond.

We can create a unique adventure for your group.

Come escape the world and enjoy our primitive surroundings (mines, caves, lands the Indians blessed with pottery and arrows). So gather some good friends and make some reservations, pack your coolers with food and drinks and make memories to last a lifetime. We hope to welcome you soon. V Aravada Springs Adventure Campground 49900 Nays Ranch Springs Road Bunkerville, NV (801)431-4950 www.aravada.com

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Unwind with

World-Class Live Entertainment The Center for the Arts at Kayenta in Ivins

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fter a day of hard work…or play…there’s nothing quite as fun as a night of great theatre, and the Center for the Arts at Kayenta has so much top-notch, live entertainment lined up for spring and summer, you’ll have no trouble finding events that appeal to your mind and soul.

MAY 4 – PARTY LIKE IT’S CINCO DE MAYO— Latino Roots Headlines This Fiesta of Music, Dance and Food!

Attention, fun-loving people! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a day early! Bring your friends and revel in the most festive music on the planet on a holiday that’s made for people who love to be happy. Latino Roots with the Andean Flutes Band brings out your inner joy with music that celebrates the rich heritage of countries throughout the Americas. Young and old alike will be swept up in the party-like atmosphere of Cinco de Mayo, quite possibly the most colorful and festive holiday ever created.

MAY 8-11 — HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY

by Randal Myler and Mark Harelik You don’t have to like country music to love this riveting musical biography of Hank Williams, a legend deserving of a show.

“Lost Highway” tells the story of the famed Country singer, whose soulful, bare-it-all style started a movement that hasn’t stopped. Starring an incredible cast of vocalists who capture the resonance of Williams’ own pain, love, and rage-filled ballads, “Lost Highway” will transport you to the era when country music was born. Rolling Stone Magazine said of the 2003 Broadway production, “[LOST HIGHWAY has] the exhilarating feeling of Williams on stage in a particular place on a particular night…

LOST HIGHWAY transports its audience, and communicates

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the inspiring message of the beauty and richness of Williams’ songs…forceful, clear-eyed, moving, impressive.” —Rolling Stone.

MAY 18 — MISS SANTA CLARA PAGEANT Prepare to be wowed by the talented group of young women competing in this year’s Miss Santa Clara pageant, which celebrates beauty that emanates from within and is displayed in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Your attendance sends a valuable message of support for these women’s efforts to become their best selves.

JUNE 27-30 — JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Come and enjoy the fruits of local young actors’ labors in the stage performance of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic James and the Giant Peach. After two weeks immersed in the Center for the Arts at Kayenta’s Musical Theater workshop the children will give audiences their best in this heartwarming production. Don’t be surprised if you leave with a lighter heart and that “feel-good” high you get from giving back to this great community.

AUGUST 1-18 — THE NEIL SIMON FESTIVAL gives audiences three great reasons to get out to the theater: “Barefoot in the Park,” “I Hate Hamlet,” and “Little Shop of Horrors”Three fabulous plays with all-star casts will keep you entertained and out of the heat this summer. V Go to kayentaarts.com to find out more and buy tickets, and be sure to give www.simonfest.org a visit as well.

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By Christine Ward | Photos: Buck Wild Grand Canyon Hummer Tours

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he Grand Canyon has been around for a long, long time, and in 1893 it was afforded Federal Protection as a Forest Reserve. President Theodore Roosevelt designated the Grand Canyon as a National Monument in 1908, but it took another 11 years for the Grand Canyon to achieve National Park Status. After decades of legal battles, political maneuvering and bitter business rivalries, on February 26, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson finally signed the Grand Canyon National Park Act.

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The Grand Canyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, established in 1972. In 1973, the United States ratified the UNESCO convention, which allowed US historical sites to be eligible for inclusion in UNESCO.

because it is a scenic landscape, as well as a place of worship and residence for America’s first people. It contains an incredible collection of geological records and natural resources, and is included on the Bucket Lists of people from all over the world.

The vision that Theodore Roosevelt had when he first tried to protect and preserve the Grand Canyon is a vision that is still important today. The Grand Canyon is a unique destination

The mission of the National Park Service, which manages Grand Canyon National Park, is to protect America’s heritage and its natural, historical, and cultural resources, as well as to ensure that the public has an opportunity to understand and value these resources.

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In order to accomplish this mission, the NPS relies on many organizations, businesses, individuals, and the general public to share their knowledge and resources with visitors.

Connecting with visitors before they arrive at Grand Canyon is a key way to educate them about how to get the most out of their visit, while leaving the least impact on the resources.

Wildlife Safety, Protection of Historical and Archeological Sites, Leave No Trace, and respect for the earliest inhabitants of the area are just some of the issues that visitors should learn about before, during and after their visit to the Grand Canyon. V For more information about the Grand Canyon, and the various entities that are dedicated to preserving this area for future generations, visit the websites: https://www.grandcanyon.org/ https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/advocatemag/fallwinter-2018/grand-canyon-centennial-events https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm

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Energy Saving Tips

By Keith Buchhalter

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ummer is just around the corner, and we are here to help. As one of the areas trusted power providers what is important to you, is important to us. We can help you control your energy costs this summer by sharing with you practical and cost-effective energy saving tips.

UPGRADE TO LED LIGHT BULBS. Lighting used to be a common source of unwanted summertime heat, but in this age of affordable LED lighting, there’s no need to sit in the dark. LED light bulbs stay cool to the touch, all while drawing a fraction of the power used by incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. Make a plan to upgrade all the bulbs in your home, even if you just buy a few bulbs per month.

SEAL AND INSULATE. You want to keep hot air out and cool air in, so take some time to inspect your home for air leaks and poor attic insulation. For the most thorough assessment, consider scheduling a professional energy audit in which technicians use infrared heat mapping to pinpoint your home’s thermal weak spots.

JOIN THE FAN CLUB. Buying stand, box or ceiling fans is a small investment that can reduce your energy costs.

Using fans to help cool your home means you can raise the thermostat setting by 4 degrees without reducing your comfort level. Just remember to turn off the fans when you’re not in the room. They aren’t intended to cool the space — just the people in the space, via the wind chill effect.

OPTIMIZE YOUR THERMOSTAT SETTING. According to the Department of Energy, setting your thermostat at 78 degrees in the summer can save you up to 10% in energy costs each year. If 78 degrees is too warm for you, you can adjust it a bit lower to be comfortable. Just remember that for every degree you raise your thermostat above 72 degrees, you save up to 3% of your cooling expenses.

RELAX AND UNPLUG. Keep your electronics from sucking up all your summer energy by unplugging your chargers, TV, computer and other small electronics when you’re not using them. It’s an easy way to save up to $100 a year, according to the Department of Energy.

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WASH WITH COLD WATER. Here’s a quick summertime money saver. Change up your laundry routine by only washing and rinsing your clothes with cold water. If you do it year-round, it could save you around $200 annually.

Avoid Using the Oven. Your oven heats up your whole kitchen and causes your air conditioner to work harder. During the summer, opt for cooking out on the grill, on the stove top or in the microwave, or choose meals that don’t require cooking at all, like salads.

REDIRECT CEILING FANS. Air conditioning often produces the highest electricity bill in a business or home, especially when it’s used consistently during the summer months. So a worthy goal is limiting your air conditioning use as much as possible. One way to avoid air conditioning use is using ceiling fans. In the winter months, ceiling fans should go clockwise to push rising warm air downward. In the summer, however, the fans should circulate counterclockwise for the opposite effect. It’s usually as easy as flipping a switch in the center of the fan.

INVEST IN A PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT. Using a programmable thermostat is a great way to make sure your home stays cool while you're there to enjoy it, but that your air conditioner isn't working overtime when you're away. If you have a regular schedule, it's easy to set your thermostat for your home to be warmer when you're not there, but have it kick on so that it's cool and comfortable by the time you walk in the door. Check out the ENERGY STAR website for tips on how to properly set your thermostat to make the most of it. As a bonus, a programmable thermostat is beneficial to your winter heating bills too. When used properly, the right thermostat settings can save you up to about $180 in annual energy costs.

KEEP YOUR VENTS CLEAR. Your air conditioner can’t work efficiently if your vents are blocked by rugs or furniture.

Check all your vents to make sure they’re open, free of dust and directing air toward the center of the room. V We hope you find these tips helpful, and remember, we post energy saving tips regularly on social media so like us on Facebook, and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @opd5.

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Tennis Down Under

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he gem of tennis down under is the Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific, better known as the Australian Open, which runs for two weeks starting in the middle of January. The beautiful Melbourne Park tennis complex has hosted this event since 1988 with record breaking attendance each year. This move changed the surface from grass to hard court. In 2018, there were over 728,000 in attendance and with the fact that there are four covered/ indoor courts play is nonstop no matter the weather.

This time of year is of course their summer so days can be mild to extremely hot. As a lucky tennis fan who has attended twice, you could need a jacket or be looking for any shade available. In fact, one year the finals were delayed due to a flood from the Yarra River. Another year all matches had to be moved indoors due to excessive heat. The Australian Open was the first Grand Slam to have covered stadium courts. Now all the other Grand Slams have copied them.

Be prepared to enjoy the first Grand Slam of the year with all of the current top players plus enjoy the ‘legends’ having their fun on the courts as well. Legends such as McEnroe, Cash, and Rafter are often seen on the courts and on the grounds. “Rocket” Rod Laver is usually in attendance at most matches. The local fans/groupies frequently have their own cheers for the players that they share during

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changeovers or other breaks. At times, it makes you think you might be at a Davis Cup match! Do not miss the mixed doubles since only the Grand Slams feature them.

The ground pass for the tennis complex is a great way to spend the day and the cost is low. Just walk over from your hotel or take the city tram to the Melbourne Park station.

Enjoy the shopping, food, wineries, live music and other activities when not watching the matches. Do not forget to place a bet on your favorite player at the onsite betting tent. On your walk over you may even see the Australian Day air show as well.

The city of Melbourne is easy to explore using the tram system or just walking. Beautiful beaches like Brighton are close. Book a tour or rent a car to go along the Great Ocean Road. See the famous Phillip’s Island Penguins only 90 minutes away from the city. Shop at the Queen Victoria Market or maybe ride the Star Observation Wheel. Visit the many local museums, a great aquarium, or stop by the downtown bar that has the painting ‘Cleo’ hanging and have a pint or two! Your visit is made perfect by the friendly people of Australia who love to meet Americans and share their wonderful island country’s beauty.

See you on the courts and thanks to all the players of the Mesquite Senior Games. V

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Trails & Outdoor Adventures is Easy with the Kanab Trails Mobile App

Come Play with the Sunbeams

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re you looking for remote offroad adventures, trails that lead to dinosaur tracks, ghost towns, petroglyphs, and incredible rock formations? The Kanab area of Utah has some of the most unique terrain in the world and the Kanab Trails App makes it easy for you to enjoy it.

By using this mobile guide, even those who are unfamiliar with the area can feel confident to venture out in this beautiful environment! Whether you’re out on the road looking for adventure, or planning a trip from home, the

Kanab Trails App invites you to discover and explore these hidden gems – the picturesque scenery, breathtaking trails, spectacular slot canyons, and … places you never knew existed.

The Kanab Trails app makes trails easy to find, simple to follow, and enjoyable to experience. Be spontaneous! The app’s geo-alerts let you know what outdoor adventures are nearby.

Speaking of Adventure! You’ll want to plan to stay a little longer to relish every minute of your time spent on the growing list of “Adventure Trails” featured on the app. If you like to scout out new areas on your 4W drive or OHV, the Kanab Trails app is designed to help you explore over 1,000 rugged but publically accessible roads.

Discovering this magically unspoiled area requires offline access – and we have you covered. Roads, trails, GPS tracking, and trail information is all available without wifi or cellular service.

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Kanab’s Wahweep Adventure Trail:

Some describe these hoodoos as goblins, ghosts, or toadstools.

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Kanab Trails is designed to give confidence to trail users, providing safety and selfguiding, interpretive features.

It’s an app that will take you by the virtual hand and enrich your outdoor experience.

The free Kanab Trails App is available in the App and Play Stores. Also explore the trails on the Kanab website www.visitsouthernutah.com.

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in the beautiful Peek -a - Boo Trail slot canyon.

Oh the Places You Can Go

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By Elspeth Kuta

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struggle.

e don’t think of education as an adventure but here in the Virgin Valley it was not only an adventure but an uphill

The early settlers of the Virgin Valley were a focused and tenacious group. Not only did they want their children to be educated but knew the benefits that would bring to the area. Not an easy task, there was always a balancing act between school and working the fields and often the fields won out. Once a student reached about 6th grade they were considered grown and would then take on the responsibility of adult life. That would be tending to younger brothers and sisters around daily living chores, such as meal preparation on a wood stove and the all-day wash day. The young men at this age went off to the mountains to tend cattle or in the fields working, and at harvest time, cutting hay.

Establishing School in the Virgin Valley

Within a year of settling Bunkerville there was a school. After their work in the field or tending the animals there was three hours of night school taught by Myron Abbott. Then, there was the shanty on the hill that served many purposes such as mess hall, church, dance hall and school. When it became too cold for the shanty which provided scant shelter, an adobe school/community center was built. It was called the Flag school because of the thatched flags or tulles that were hauled from Beaver Dam for the roof. This was a primitive school with few supplies. By 1900 they built the Rock Church School. The first teacher at the Rock school was Martha Cragun Cox. The school was built at great sacrifice and determination by the community of Bunkerville.

Across the river in the newly settled town of Mesquite, Brother Lucius Peck became the first school teacher. He was also the first Postmaster and storekeeper. School was held at his home.

The constant battle with the river did in this first settlement of Mesquite. Most of the families leaving were worn out after battling the river, the heat and disease. The river won.

It was the third attempt that the settlers resolutely worked at keeping water at bay in flood times and in the fields when the heat struck. They dug in and stayed. In 1894 Mesquite was permanently settled and by 1900 the tent school was erected. Like Bunkerville it was very primitive, but that was the just beginning. In 1924 there was a brick school built.

1902 Mesquite school photo Grade 1 - 6

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The only professional women the young girls would meet were the local teachers - mostly due to the isolation and lifestyle of the frontier. One particular teacher Mina Connell, a graduate of Columbia University, came to the Virgin Valley with a rather ambitious plan. She taught six young girls in what was called Normal School, an accelerated program to help these girls become teachers. In 1916 she had promised each a teaching position if they graduated.

They were on course to graduate when the 1918 Flu epidemic hit the valley. Rather than see these girls wait an extra year to take their teachers’ exams, Mina put a plan in action. With the support of family and the community, the girls were quarantined in the Virgin Mountains away from the town below. There they completed their schooling as well as fending for themselves. Hunting small game to supplement supplies, cooking, laundering, and living in a 10x10 tent. They received weekly supplies and letters from home.

Above: Martha Cox - one of the first school teachers in the Valley Below: 1918 girls from Normal School being taken to the mountains to be quarantined from the town during the flu epidemic.

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Above: Wash day for Charity Leavitt, Juanita Leavitt, Leah Leavitt, Ethel Hardy, Mary Woodbury, and Retta Leavitt.

Below: Putting up the tent that would become home and school. Pictured 5 of the 6 girls that went on to teach.

Juanita Leavitt (Pulsipher Brooks) is the one with the rifle under arm.

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Old Henry the school bus the first school bus in the Valley. Lewis Pulsipher and Vie Hancock took the chassis of an old truck and made it into the bus.

Although they were homesick Mina Connell inspired her students to stay focused on their goal to become teachers. There was no interruption to their studies and the following year there were six fully qualified teachers in the Virgin Valley. And as promised, Mina found positions for each of them. Despite the hardships, the early settlers of the Virgin Valley rose to the challenge and instilled in their children the love of learning, opening doors for many an adventure. V

1917 photo of Virgin Valley High School located in Bunkerville.

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SP TLIGHT ON J.R. “ M ax " M ax f i e ld

the ‘same service’. When you schedule your service with ASC, Max is the one and only operator you will see. From the first appointment, he wants his customers to feel like he knows them, and that their needs are important to him. He feels strongly that it’s important to build a relationship with each customer so they don’t feel like just another number. He wants them to feel just as comfortable in asking him to help move a couch, as they would about the best solution for the various pests in our area.

The Maxfields are excited about the future of ASC Pest Control and hope that as the business grows it will allow them to become involved in more community events.

A more recent venture which started as just a hobby and a way to decompress after work has become a busy side business for Max. He became interested in creating handmade wooden American flags, and ASC74Designs was born. He started by turning old pallets into aged and worn

By Heidi Wilde

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ho would have thought that a guy who grew up in Willimantic, Connecticut would end up all the way across the country in the little gambling and farming community of Mesquite, Nevada? That’s exactly what happened to J.R. ‘Max’ Maxfield in 1995. He was looking for a fresh start and a new adventure and was told by some family friends that Mesquite was a great place to live.

Max has now called Mesquite home for nearly 23 years. He met his wife Kelli on a blind date in 1996 and they were married later that year. They are raising their three children, Andrew (14), and twins Sarah and Cannon (6) to love Mesquite and all the wonderful people who live here.

Max is a jack of all trades. In his early years here in Mesquite, he was a

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volunteer firefighter/paramedic and a reserve police officer. Being able to interact with other volunteers and residents allowed him to integrate into the town and make many lifelong friends. He still runs into past patients who remember him helping them through traumatic events in their lives.

He truly enjoyed serving his community in these capacities.

Max has worked in the Mesa View Regional Hospital Emergency Department as an E.R. Technician since 2006, where he is affectionately known as ‘Radar’. He excels under pressure and loves assisting the medical staff in patient care. Max juggles the many tasks involved with keeping the flow of the ER running smoothly with a personal touch for each patient that comes in. Staff and patients alike are always amazed at how many people he knows, and how much he cares. In

addition to his E.R. duties, he spends a few days a month scribing for one of the local E.R. physicians.

This brings us to his newest ventures: A couple of years ago, Max and his wife decided they would like to start their own business. Having previous experience as a pest control operator, he took the leap and started ASC Pest Control (the acronym is made from the first initials of his children’s names). The Maxfields knew this was a service that is not only needed here in the desert but one that offered flexibility not only for Max but for his customers as well.

ASC Pest Control is a small, family owned and operated business, and that’s exactly how Max wants it. Some have asked why he would start a pest control business when there are already so many other companies offering the same service. It’s Max’s goal for ASC Pest Control to not merely offer

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wooden flags and has continually worked to improve his techniques through burning, painting and staining the wood to create different effects.

He has made everything from a giant 6-foot-wide flag that now hangs in Nielson RV in St. George, to specialty flags such as a yellowfin tuna and the Marvel character, the Punisher. He has had the distinct honor of creating and donating a flag to a veterans home in Green Valley, and special-order flags for military and law enforcement officers. He is honored to have a Thin Red Line flag displayed at Mesquite Fire Station #3, a Thin Blue Line flag displayed in the Mesquite Police Department, and is now working on Thin Gold Line flags for the Mesquite Police and Fire Dispatch center. Max enjoys the challenge of creating new and fun designs but still loves to make the original Old Glory.

In the little spare time he has, Max enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, hanging with his two Boston Terrier pups, working in the yard, and occasionally training for half marathons. He loves to play golf and wishes he had more time for it, but always makes time in his schedule to participate in the long successful Golf Fore Kids event held every December at local golf courses.

Max and his family wish to thank the residents of Mesquite for their continued support and look forward to many more years living in and serving the community they call home. V ViewOn Magazine salutes Max for his commitment to this community.

Oh, What A Ride!!

by Phillip West

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first became acquainted with Mesquite Nevada in the mid 1980’s. I was invited to join some friends on President's Day weekend to ride the desert around Mesquite on dirt bikes. We lived in Idaho Falls and a break from the snow and cold was really appealing. At that time the Peppermill Casino was the place to be. We stayed in the Peppermill RV Park, gambled a bit, played the video motorcycle arcade game, and ate in the casino. I acquired a fondness for the peach cobbler served at the Peppermill. I thoroughly loved it all.

The bike riding we did was almost always in the washes but we had a few rides that followed the two track roads north of Flat Top Mesa. We started our rides the next few years at the end of the road at exit 122 where the Virgin River Casino exists now.

After a few years we started bringing Dual Sport or Adventure cycles also. Our first Dual Sport ride was to the Grand Canyon, to the lookout point just past Bar 10 near Whitmore Canyon. It truly was an adventure. The three of us, Ted, Bert and I got an early start and headed up Limekiln. Near the top of Limekiln a guy jumps out of the bushes onto the road. He was waving his arms like I might not see him and pass by but I nearly ran over him.

He explained that he was from New York and was trying to drive his sedan cross

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county and got stuck. Go figure! Well I put him behind me and hauled him back to town, and refilled my bike. Filling the tank was one thing, making up time was another. I rode back to my buddies and we continued on. We were still near the top of Limekiln, on the Virgin Mountain ridge, around noon. We dropped down the south side of the ridge to the first junction.

This junction was Cow Canyon. Our maps proved worthless at this point. There was no agreement with what we found.

Best as I know now we went thru Hidden Canyon and then on to the Mt Trumbull School historical site. In those days the school was original. I’ve been told that vandals burned it down, but today it has been reconstructed. From the school we rode on down toward the Grand Canyon.

We passed by the Whitmore International Airport, actually a single primitive airstrip with humorous sign. We made it to the overlook. Wow! A breathtaking scene.

Remote Grand Canyon overlook at sunset.

Yes, sunset! We completed our visit and headed back.

No signs. No reliable maps. Bert and I said we should go left and Ted said right.

So we went right, Ted has the sense of a homing pigeon and we knew it. We were also running low on fuel. We coasted when we could. My bike was lightless with the engine off so I tried to stay close to the other bikes when coasting. We found the top of Elbow Canyon. Elbow canyon is very primitive, rough and steep, and we were going down it in the dark. We made it back to the RV park at midnight. What a great ride!

Years later, I made the same loop in May, two months later in the year. The snow was deep enough that I barely got through. If the snow level of the year we first rode Elbow was similar to that of the later year would we have gotten out? I doubt it seriously!

Those years are now history. Mt Trumbull School is rebuilt, and many of the roads have been widened and graded. Nope, Elbow Canyon is still rocky and steep.

I now live in Mesquite and I’m finding Our planned route back was through Wolf many more areas to ride dual sport cycles.

Hole Pass and down Elbow Canyon. We I am familiar with hundreds of miles of had never been there before, it was all scenic dirt roads to the north as well. very new. And, it was dark. So dark, we Perhaps you’d like to read about those almost couldn’t see the snow at the side of adventures? V the road. We came upon an intersection.

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SUCCULENTS AS A CENTERPIECE A bouquet of fresh flowers on your outdoor dining table is beautiful when you’re entertaining, but they’re also ephemeral. For a longer-lasting centerpiece that you can set and forget, place a trio of potted succulents on your outdoor dining table. The low-maintenance plants will add a pop of color and desert-style to your table.

CABANA OOH NA NA If there’s one pattern that will never go out of style outdoors, it’s the cabana stripe. Eye-catching, vibrant and timeless, it’s the epitome of effortless chic. Bring a bit of its classic flair to your exterior via upholstery, a patio umbrella or an easy throw pillow.

BLEND IT IN BEAUTIFULLY A stylish patio blends in beautifully with the natural environment thanks to color schemes and materials. To make an outdoor dining space feel as put together as your inside dining room, introduce an outdoor rug of vibrant colors underneath the table. Woven jute or synthetic fibers are best for outdoor use.

Fresh Air and Fresh Style DESIGN IDEAS FOR OUTDOOR DINING

by Helen Houston

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hether you have a petite balcony or a sprawling poolside patio, there is plenty you can do to infuse style and functionality into your outdoor dining area. Consider some of the most envy-inducing outdoor dining area ideas sure to impress your friends and family.

SPRAY ON A NEW COAT OF PAINT Exposed to the elements, your outdoor furniture is bound to experience a little wear and tear. Revive your weathered chairs with a fresh coat of paint – bonus points for choosing a pretty shade, like a pastel.

LIGHT IT UP A hurricane lantern is a must-have for every outdoor dining space.

The glass candle chimney is easy to remove and will keep your tabletop lit no matter how windy it is. Introduce two or three in varying heights and stagger them to create visual interest.

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ROLL OUT YOUR BAR CART In the Christmas issue of ViewOn Magazine, bar carts for entertaining was the spotlight. Their year-round versatility opens up all kinds of entertaining possibilities for the outdoor patio. Alfresco drinks are essential to every successful spring or summer party, so roll out your bar cart beside your dining table to keep them handy. Style the cart with a punchy ice bucket and some photogenic fruit such as pineapple to amp up the warm-weather vibe.

GO MONOCHROME One may be the loneliest number, but it can also have mega impact. A single-hued patio proves that all-white is all right. Pick your favorite shade and drench your outdoor dining area in it, from floor to ceiling. You’re bound to create a picture-perfect scene.

KEEP IT SIMPLE If all else fails, don’t fuss over your outdoor dining space. Keep it simple with a potted succulent arrangement, and bring out the fun when you’re serving a meal in the form of bowls of fruit, patterned linens, a chic champagne bucket and delicious eats. Spending time outside is all about taking it easy, isn’t it?

SOFTEN THINGS UP WITH SHEEPSKIN Aesthetically you can’t go wrong with a classic wood picnic bench – it’s the ultimate in versatility. But if you plan to linger at your alfresco meals, that hard surface may get the best of you. Soften things up with a sheepskin hide or two.

They’ll add warmth, personality and comfort.

After a long winter of record-breaking rain, getting outdoors to enjoy the weather and absorb the fresh air is a magnificent treat.

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MAKE A SCULPTURAL STATEMENT Sculptural objects are a wise choice for your outdoor dining space, as they add visual interest without maintenance, provided they can withstand the elements. Try a rusty weather vane for farmhouse flair or a copper urn with a verdigris patina for country cool.

Helen Houston is a certified real estate staging and redesign professional.

Helen can be reached at 702-346-0246 or helen@stagingspaces.biz

OUTDOOR TABLEWARE TIPS The beauty of an outdoor table means you needn't obsess about matching. Pink dishes from years ago work just fine with vintage flatware from a flea market. For napkins, mix-and-match fabric scraps offer an offbeat add-in. No need to hem -- the lifespan of a party napkin is short anyway.

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The sunny weather is great for outdoor exercise, which can be very good for your health! Just remember to also be safety conscious, avoid injury and drink plenty of good water. V ABOUT THE AUTHOR April Peterson is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a broad range of experience in patient care including emergency and intensive care environments. She has also served as Assistant Professor of Nursing at Dixie State University in St. George, UT. April comes to Mesquite from her clinical position at Cedar City Hospital where she worked in the Intensive Care and Emergency Departments. As a Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine, she welcomes patients of all ages and is available full-time in Mesquite!

INJURY AVOIDANCE

in Action

For more information about April or to make an appointment, contact Mesa View Medical Group, 702-346-0800, 1301 Bertha Howe Ave. Suite 1 in Mesquite or visit: www.Mesaviewmedical.com.

By: April Peterson, FNP, Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine

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hat great southern Nevada sun is bringing back the warmth of summer! Now is the time to get back to your favorite outdoor activities. Especially if you took the winter off, take action to avoid injury as your activity levels heat up.

Consider the following tips as you prepare to get moving:

AMATEUR SPORTS You spend the workweek looking forward to your weekend recreation league soccer or softball games.

To avoid muscle strains and sprains, don’t wait until Saturday and Sunday to get active. To be ready for game day, follow the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s guidelines and log at last 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week, as well as strength training and flexibility training on at least two days.

CYCLING It is excellent aerobic exercise, yet cycling can be hard on the knees. Pain in the front, back or side of the joint is common.

To prevent discomfort, make sure your bicycle is a good fit. That includes adjusting the saddle up or down and tweaking the cleat positioning to avoid placing too much stress on the knees or forcing them into awkward movements.

HIKING Rocks, roots and uneven terrain make sprained ankles an ever-present threat on the trail. Remember - a pair of sturdy hiking boots can provide support and trekking poles lend stability.

RUNNING Shin splints – pain on the front of the lower leg between the knee and ankle – are a common condition for runners, especially for those who are new to the sport or return to it after a long layoff.

To avoid shin splints gradually ramp up your running program over several weeks and give your legs a break by mixing in low-impact exercise, such as water aerobics or stationary cycling.

With the return of warm weather, you’re ready to bring your feet out of hiding. You might want to follow these do’s and dont’s in order to wear skin-showing shoes safely.

DO’S AND DON’TS FOR SANDALS AND FLIP FLOPS: * Don’t wear sandals or flip flops while exercising, doing yard work or walking long distances. * Don’t buy sandals or flip flops that allow any part of your feet to hang off the edge. * Don’t forget to protect your feet from skin cancer by applying sunscreen to exposed areas. * Do select sandals or flip flops made of soft leather to reduce the risk of blisters. * Do wear an insert with sandals if you need extra arch support. * Do wear flip flops in moderation, as their lack of support, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, can lead to plantar fasciitis - inflammation of the tissue that runs the length of the foot connecting toes to heel.

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Gerri Chasko

A New

2018 DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN

By Carol (C.J.) White

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n February 26th, Mayor Al Litman named Gerri Chasko, Director of the Eureka Community Initiative, as the 2018 Distinguished Citizen. Citing her work with the many organizations of Mesquite, Mayor Litman also recognized her for the success of two programs at the elementary schools the Mesquite Reads Initiative and Little Sprouts, a gardening program.

Chasko started her career in Mesquite as an Administrative Assistant at the Eureka Casino Resort. Managing donations was a small part of the job, but through the years it grew into a department of its own, the Eureka Community Initiative. From the start, Chasko got to know the nonprofits in town, learning not only the names of the organizations, but the people involved in their operations. She was fortunate enough to meet Dr. Ann Rice, Gloria George and Jim Wilson and joined her first Board, the Greater Mesquite Arts Foundation.

Being a member of a board gave her an opportunity to see both sides of the picture. She was able to experience just how difficult, but necessary, the responsibility is for fundraising. It’s especially difficult in a town the size of Mesquite, where dozens of nonprofits compete for the same dollars.

Working with Andre Carrier, COO of the Eureka, Chasko began to find creative ways to stretch her budget. Events like Community Pasta Gardens incorporated the community into the fundraising efforts. At present, Chasko works with over 30 nonprofits helping them reach their goals by providing support wherever needed.

When the Mesquite Reads Initiative was created, Chasko found herself on both sides of the project. Not only does she administer the funds, she also does the majority of the fundraising for it each year. With the project costing between $30,000 - $45,000 a year, the Eureka pledges 50% of the total, and challenges the community to help with the balance. So far, the project has been fully funded each year. Gerri attributes that to the many generous individuals and nonprofits that she partners with.

Chasko admits she is very lucky to have a job where she can combine her passion for helping others with the generosity of the Eureka Casino Resort. “The best part of my job is all the people I have met, who started as acquaintances, and now are friends.” V

By Rob Krieger, PGA

for Veterans

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he Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of America and its charitable foundation PGA REACH, is literally reaching out to our Veterans and military personnel to assist those with disabilities through a new program in Southern Utah called PGA HOPE St. George. PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is a rehabilitative program designed to introduce golf to all military Veterans, from previous and current combat theaters, with an emphasis in serving those with physical and emotional disabilities in order to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Another great part of the program is that there is NO COST to the Veterans participating, as it is funded through PGA REACH. PGA HOPE’S GOALS ARE TO: * Provide an activity that allows competition and rehabilitation, while enabling Military Veterans to assimilate back into their community through the social interaction the game provides. * Using the game of golf to create a safe environment for Veterans and their families and establish relationships of trust with PGA Professionals and the golf community.

* Have fun and encourage a culture of comradery, connection, inclusion and normalcy with fellow patriots. * Teaching Veterans the basics of playing the game of golf: swinging a golf club for both the long and the short game, the rules, etiquette and course management. * Empower Veterans to feel confident playing golf on their own after the program, making it a game and sport for a lifetime.

The program is needed to help the more than 3 million US Veterans that are disabled, and their families, who struggle with reintegrating back into being a civilian after serving our country and becoming disabled in the process.

22 Veterans, a day, commit suicide. The PGA HOPE began in 2014. In 2017, PGA HOPE helped 1500 Veterans. In 2018, another 2000 were served and in 2019, the program is expected to deliver more assistance to even more Veterans and continue to grow. As the program begins in our area, it will be a collaboration between PGA REACH, the PGA Section (Utah), the local PGA Professionals, the US Department of Veteran Affairs, VA hospitals, local Veteran groups and

the City of St. George’s Southgate Golf Course.

The program for Veterans will be starting soon in our area with a spring and fall session planned. Each session will consist of (6) two-hour classes. There will be instruction on Full Swings, Short Game (Chipping & Putting), Competitions for Drive, Chip and Putt, On-Course Training and a program Graduation. Again, there is no cost to Veterans and is taught by local PGA Golf Professionals. V PGA HOPE St. George is about helping our Veteran community become physically and emotionally healthier.

To register for the program, get more information regarding the program, or if you would like to support our local PGA HOPE St. George through volunteering, donations or sponsorships, please contact rob@sgugolf.com or go to www.utahpga.com.

As always…Fairways & Greens…

Rob Krieger, PGA All information courtesy of the PGA REACH & PGA HOPE

The community of Mesquite thanks Gerri for all of her contributions.

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The Future of Outdoor Recreation

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By Elise McAllister

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he future of outdoor recreation is sun-shiny bright for Mesquite!

The adage, ‘timing is everything’ proves true once again as two separate plans regarding the area are soon to be presented to the public.

First, a group of locals, government entities, and others have been meeting for about a year regarding a strategic plan for the Lower Virgin River. This effort has been tried before, but local concerns and issues were not such a priority and eventually that plan failed. However, last year The Nature Conservancy, Clark County, the City of Mesquite, and others undertook another attempt, collectively known as the Virgin River Coalition---this time being much more successful. That success is primarily due to the large crossrepresentation of local interests and the emphasis on local issues.

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The success of both plans depends on your input, your advice, concerns, ideas, and suggestions. The ultimate goal is to make the amazing outdoors more accessible to residents and visitors alike. The City of Mesquite is surrounded by the year-round beauty of the Mojave Desert, the Virgin River (a genuine desert rarity), and stunning mountain ranges framing every panoramic view. With your participation and input, opportunities to enjoy more of our fabulous outdoors as well as having more diversity and variety of experiences is just around the corner. Stay tuned! V

Photo credit: Partners in Conservation Utah section of the river, but the Arizona and Nevada sections have had no such general guidance. A strategic plan simply outlines the priorities and identifies goals, making it much easier for entities such as the City of Mesquite or the US Fish and Wildlife Service to pinpoint areas needing attention and to direct resources to priorities.

Locals, from the Bunkerville Irrigation Company to the Friends of Gold Butte and the Mesquite ATV Club have actively participated in all the meetings and workshops. That local involvement identified, early-on, the need to focus on outdoor recreation along the river and throughout the watershed.

Concurrently, the City of Mesquite is gearing up to update its Master Recreation Plan. As the City is actively involved in the Lower Virgin River effort, it soon became apparent that speeding up their timetable a bit to coincide with the river’s plan was a smart idea. And it sure is!

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Outdoor recreation opportunities in Mesquite are soon to blossom like the proverbial desert after spring rains! In the very near future public events will be providing information and asking for local ideas and input for such issues as trailheads, helpful signage, more hiking trails, identifying OHV/ATV routes for Mesquite residents and visitors to enjoy, as well as requesting feedback for other types of recreation.

Would you like bird watching areas along the river or dark-sky areas for stargazing to be identified near Mesquite? What about more picnicking sites in the area— somewhere you, family, and friends could go to enjoy a lovely afternoon? Please give thought to what YOU would like and be ready to share those ideas soon!

Additionally, the City of Mesquite, as well as the Lower Virgin River Plan are highlighting conservation so projects like a pollinator garden with a hiking trail and plant identification are also being planned. More information about such will also be coming to the public soon.

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St. George Area

Chamber of Commerce

By Monte Bambrough, Director of Marketing & Business Development

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ealthy businesses have healthy employees. And nothing beats the healthy outdoor opportunities afforded to us in the St. George Area.

If exploring nature gets you moving, there’s five national parks less than a few hours away, state parks, hiking trails, a year-round biking park and biking trails. Snow skiing, water sports, ATV and horse-riding trails and even outdoor activities as diverse as hot air ballooning and pickleball, there’s something for everyone.

The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of a healthy workforce and is focused on the well-being of our area businesses and their employee’s health. The two are connected. Now in its third year, our annual Healthy Business Challenge pulls together our Health & Wellness chamber member organizations. This allows them an opportunity for visibility, and reminds our membership to encourage and

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support healthy lifestyles among their organizations. We challenge each other to improve our individual and collective health.

Community Resource Center, a stepping stone to independence for individuals experiencing homelessness.

community festival is designed to showcase all that southern Utah has to offer, including: Delicious food trucks Kids activities and bounce houses Stage performances Contests and games (including a dunk tank) Vendor booths Attendees will also get to learn about various local businesses as well as many non-profit organizations. Vendor booth spaces can be purchased by Chamber of Commerce members at a discounted price. Those who are not members of the Chamber can purchase booth space at the regular price. Proceeds from Spookytown go towards scholarships for high school students intending to pursue higher education at Dixie State University or Dixie Technical College.

In March we kicked-off our annual St. George Area Chamber of Commerce golf league. An excellent weekly opportunity for fresh air, exercise and networking with fellow chamber members. In addition to our weekly outings, we have an annual tournament in May.

Last October, a charity fundraising dunk tank at a local festival provided much needed funds for TEAMRAW. This is a non-traditional approach to working with at-risk youth and part of the State of Utah's Division of Juvenile Justice Services early intervention program in Washington County.

The Chamber is committed to benefiting our members, our families and our community by advocating for a healthy local economy. Our focus is on personal and business health. By providing training, professional development, and networking, we thrive in this beautiful place that benefits us all.

This provides not only a chance for our members to showcase their businesses via sponsorships, but to demonstrate their golf skills, enjoy the outdoors and network. Healthy employees and healthy businesses, equals a healthy St. George Area economy.

Enjoying the outdoors can only get better when you’re vertical going up a sandstone cliff in jeeps provided by Dixie 4 Wheel Drive. These healthy outdoor activities build professional relationships, and benefit personal and community health.

If you’re not a chamber member, join!

If you are a member, renew! For more information contact: MonteBambrough@StGeorgeChamber.com or call 435-628-1650 ext. 3.

Our chamber Young Professionals (ages 18 – 40) engage in a variety of outdoor events that include volunteering to work in the garden at SwitchPoint

In October the Spookytown Festival will return to St. George in Town Square.

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By Anita DeLelles, WOOF! Wellness Center

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his has been an unusual winter in this little corner of the Southwest Desert with colder than normal temperatures. But don’t get too comfortable just yet thinking cooler temperatures are here to stay. Those 100 plus degree days are just around the corner.

SO WHAT CAN YOU DO TO KEEP YOUR PET COOL IN THE HEAT? Keeping your dog exercised and entertained during the hot summer months can be challenging. However, a few fun options are available and both you, and your dog, can participate together. Some pet places, like WOOF! Wellness Center, put up an above ground pool during the summer months specifically outfitted for dogs. At WOOF! dogs can come with their owners to spend an hour splashing about, learning how to swim, chasing a ball, and having a great time.

All under the close supervision of a WOOF! Pack member!

RECOGNIZING THE FOLLOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING IS THE FIRST STEP TO KEEPING YOUR PETS SAFE:

If you do not have access to a facility with a dog pool, you can put a kiddie pool in your yard, throw in a few favorite toys or even some treats to encourage your dog to play or sit in the water. However, do not force your dog to go in by throwing it in the pool or splashing water on them. Dogs are much happier in the pool if the choice is theirs to participate or not. It’s not every dogs “cup of tea”.

Heavy Panting or rapid breathing Elevated body temperature Excessive thirst Weakness/collapse

Staggering or stumbling Seizures Unconsciousness

If your dog is not a pool enthusiast, try making an icy treat! Take a plastic bowl fill it with water or broth toss in treats or toys (size appropriate for your dog). Put it in the freezer and when it's time to play set it outside for some cool fun.

HERE IS A QUICK GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR PET FROM THE DANGERS OF OVERHEATING.

There is one final point to keep in mind this summer - Food.

Food is a piece of the puzzle often forgotten in relation to the summer heat. Many dog owners feed their pet a dry food, once maybe two times per day. While that may be acceptable in a climate such as in the coastal areas, it does not work well in a hot desert climate.

We all need to be aware of the unique requirements, here in the desert, for keeping our pets safe from the heat that seems to come at us from all directions. We must be extremely observant of our pets and their response to the heat. We should be especially tuned into our dogs that need to go out multiple times each day. And, although cats have an incredible way of finding the perfect temperature for them, they too can succumb to excessive heat.

Increased pulse and heart beat Vomiting/bloody diarrhea Bright or dark red tongue Excessive drooling

First, NEVER leave your pet in the car on a warm day, even in the shade or with the windows cracked.

Temperatures will rise fast and the shade will move off your car. Pets overheat very quickly as they already have a higher core temperature than humans.

Second, walk your dog in the cooler parts of the day and always try to find shaded areas in which to walk.

Sidewalks and roads heat up very fast and paws are especially sensitive to the surface temperature. Consider protecting your dog’s paws with booties or a paw protector balm.

to their food, consider the following: Adding water is good; Adding safe fruits and veggies is very good; Feeding a diet high in moisture such as wet food or raw food is ideal. This allows the dogs entire system to make use of the meal, nourishing muscles, balancing the gut and avoiding all those fillers such as potatoes and grains that overheat the body.

With those things in mind stay safe, stay hydrated and have a fun summer with your dog! V For more information, please contact: WOOF! Wellness Center 3199 Santa Clara Dr, Santa Clara, UT 84765 or call 435-275-4536

Dogs derive a certain amount of moisture from their food, and their bodies and guts require moisture to process that food. A diet of dry food only, does not provide the moisture necessary to efficiently process that food in their system. To add moisture

Third, always carry water, offering it to your dog frequently.

Finally, remember to use sunscreen for dogs with light fur or pink skin.

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Let’s talk about clipping, trimming, or shaving your dog’s fur. This is now a common practice here in the desert but one that can be very dangerous to your dog. A dog’s fur insulates their body, which allows for air circulation and keeps the sun off their very delicate skin. Trimming coats down to less than an inch from the skin can lead to a laundry list of issues, some of which can be very serious.

Issues such as skin allergies and cancer can occur; and short trimming can cause overheating of internal organs at a much faster rate than with a natural coat. Double coated dogs (chows/Huskies) can be trimmed but must leave at least 1” - 1 1/2”. Instead consider a cool coat or cooling pad. These options allow your dog to stay cool and protected from the heat.

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Many visitors miss the rolling sandstone playground near Checkerboard Mesa and stunning vistas as you descend the switchbacks to the canyon floor from the east.

Escape the summer heat and visit Bryce Canyon and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. BaseCamp 37° is 90 minutes from both. Enjoy cooler daytime hiking temperatures at these higher elevations, and return to camp to bask in the comfortable evenings under the Milky Way. Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon are popular destinations for BaseCamp 37° guests as well. An hour’s drive to the east through the Grand Staircase leads to the refreshing water and stunning canyons near Page, AZ.

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great day of adventure deserves an equally awesome evening!

Welcome to BaseCamp 37°, an offthe-grid, but totally connected glamping hideaway. Safari style tents, luxury beds and linens, hot showers, even hotter grills, and friendly folks await.

Relax after a day of exploring in a spacious canvas tent. Each of the five tents has private views of the Chocolate

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Cliffs from an extended deck with Adirondack chairs. Inside, recharge with a Cal King bed with a Tuft & Needle mattress and comfy linens, dedicated solar power, and comfortable furniture.

The shared lodge is a place for people to gather to swap stories with other travelers. You can prepare your own meals in the indoor/outdoor kitchens, enjoy a hot shower, relax in a hammock, and gather by the fire. No one will

judge if you want to check scores and headlines, call your mom, and post those epic pics from the days adventures!

BaseCamp 37° may be off the grid, but you can enjoy Wi-Fi (optional, of course!).

Some of these attractions have become overcrowded. With millions of acres of open land beyond camp, you can retreat from the crowds and experience the wide-open spaces and starry skies the west is known for.

Established in 2017, BaseCamp 37° is located on the Utah/Arizona border (thus, the 37°), and is woman owned and operated. Find us 8 miles east of Kanab, Utah. Nestled in the chocolate cliffs of the Grand Staircase under the magnificent Southern Utah sky. V Website: www.basecamp37.net Email: info@Basecamp37.net

A comfortable day trip from many of the area attractions, BaseCamp 37° is your hub for adventure. Zion is a gorgeous 30-minute drive to the less crowded east entrance of the park.

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stove pipe. I've had many experiences like this as animals seem to allow me into their world even if just for a moment. I think that animals can feel when they are in danger or not.

I am a single Dad of 2 children ages ten and 7 who love going on wildlife adventures with their Dad. I enjoy teaching them the details about each animal and the importance of showing our wildlife the respect they deserve. As we are out watching wildlife we understand that we are in their home.

By Shay D. Jolley

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y name is Shay Jolley and I am an amateur Wildlife Photographer. I have lived in southern Utah for 20 years now. I grew up in a small town called Annabella in central Utah. I have vivid memories of time spent on the farm watching Red Winged Blackbirds and Ring Necked Pheasants. I remember watching flocks of Canadian Geese fly over our house so close I could hear the wind coming off their wings. One of my favorite memories were the pair of Bald Eagles that would come every winter and roost in the trees just across the field from our house. I enjoyed time spent on the mountain with family and friends looking for Deer and Elk. I always knew what I wanted to be when I grew up.

A Wildlife Photographer.

Life happened and I lost sight of that dream until 6 years ago when a friend suggested that I buy myself a camera and try it as a hobby. I did and for the past 6 years I have been on an incredible journey as I am constantly looking for opportunities to photograph wildlife. My goal now is to bring back the dream that was once lost and create "Eagle Talon Photography".

There is a reason why hunting season happens mostly in the fall.

Early in the year animals are recovering from winter. In the spring they are raising children and if you get too close to an animals children you could be in for a fight. For me, it is important to understand the seasons and what adversity specific animals may be facing during that time.

Being a wildlife photographer does take skill and patience to get close enough for a good photograph while maintaining a respectful distance. The key to this is having a good zoom lens while understanding what each animal commands as their safe zone.

My hope for the future is that we all understand the importance of respecting wildlife. When you are out hiking with your family, take the opportunity to sit in peace and look out across the vista.

Send a prayer up on the wings of Eagles. V Shay can be reached at: sjolley88@hotmail.com

Southern Utah has such an amazing variety when it comes to wildlife. From the Bald Eagles and waterfowl that come south for the winter, to the song birds in the spring, and of course the Desert Bighorn Sheep as they butt heads during the rut in the ultimate display of power. I spend a lot of time driving and hiking the mountains of southern Utah.

What inspires me about animals is that they all have unique personalities. They are usually just as curious about me as I am about them. There is a sense of peace that I get when I'm out on the mountain with God's animals. At times being with animals is even better than being with people. People sometimes ask if I talk to the animals and the answer is "yes".

There was a time a few years ago when I unexpectedly came across a mule deer buck that was laying down. As I made eye contact he jumped up as if he was ready to take off. We had a staring contest for a moment and for whatever reason I decided to slowly sit down.

I softly whispered something like ‘whoa boy, relax’ just as I would have with a horse that was acting up on the farm. After about 5 minutes the buck laid back down and I was able to take a few pictures before slowly standing and walking away giving him the respect he deserved. After seeing him 3 more times in the next couple of years I gave him the name "Chimney Stack" because of a cheater (any points coming off the tines of the antlers rather than the main beam) he had on one side that resembled an old school

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By Linda Gault

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SPLISH SPLASH…

f you’re looking for a fun family activity on a warm day in May be sure to watch as teams get in pits of dirty, sandy water to see who becomes Mesquite Rotary’s 2019 Mudd Volleyball champs!

Teams are signing up to play in Mesquite Rotary’s 6th Annual Mudd Volleyball Tournament behind the Eureka Casino on Saturday, May 11th beginning at 10:00 am where four pits will be waiting for the action to begin!

Spectators will be treated to a fun and crazy morning of competition that could have some fun new twists added.

Not to be overlooked is the competition between Mesquite Police and Fire & Rescue. This great group of public servants will be out in force once again battling it out in the mud to be named Rotary’s “Studds of The Mudd” and taking home the coveted traveling trophy award.

If you haven’t been a part of this exciting fundraiser in the past it isn’t too late to put a team of 6 players together and join us. Teams can include family members, coworkers and/or your closest friends. Cost per player is only $30 (students play for $20/person with student ID) and advanced registration is requested. Online registration can be done by contacting the Mesquite Rotary Club by email at mesquiterotarynv@gmail.com before May 8th or by calling the event coordinator, Linda, at 307-760-9544. Each player will receive this year’s Mudd t-shirt when they sign in the day of the event. Players must be a minimum of 14 years old, and players under the age of 17 must have written parental permission.

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Golf Tournament at the 2019 Utah Summer Games

By Haven Scott

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he Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games and Southern Utah University’s Community on the Go travel program are again partnering in 2019 for their second annual community golf tournament for everyone.

In 2018, there were 23 four-person teams vying for the gold medal after golf took a four-year hiatus from the annual summer games. Pace Clarke, director of the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games, said he was pleased with the turnout at last year's tournament and is excited to see Byron Casper, son of PGA Tour legend Billy Casper, return as host of the festivities.

“Golf was a total success last year,” he said. “I have only heard positive feedback from everyone at the tournament, and having a pro such as Byron Casper was a great opportunity for our golfers to get some great tips from an experienced professional — everyone loved him.”

SUU long drive champion Katie Wills attempts a drive at the 2018 Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games golf tournament.

The Trouble Makers swung their way into a silver medal during the 2018 Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games golf tournament.

There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies for those teams plowing through the competition to become this year’s Best of the Best, great tunes by Mesquite’s very own local men of sound - DJ #Juan and DJ Fuego, food by the Mesquite Fire/Rescue. Spectators and players alike can expect lots of high energy fun!

The excitement is headed your way and what could be better than watching the SPLISHING AND SPLASHING take place on a sunny, warm May day! V

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Resolve to work on your swing, chip or putt with golf professional Byron Casper, who has been around golf all of his life. Casper said that his love of the game started early by going to summer golf camps and traveling to different events around the world with his father Billy, whose career includes 51 PGA victories including the 1959 and 1966 US Open and the 1970 Master’s Championship.

In 2007, Byron moved to Utah and became the first golf professional with GOLFTEC Utah and a certified coach and master club fitter for all major golf brands. Byron has published two books on golfing and is actively involved in the Billy Casper Youth Foundation, a youth golfing charity. Casper will be instructing a community golf clinic on Friday, June 14, then will serve as host of the 2019 Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games golf tournament on the same day.

“I am very excited to be a part of golf coming back to the Utah Summer Games,” Casper said. “It’s good for families and friends, and it’s my pleasure to be part of this new initiative in Utah regarding having a golf tournament back at the annual summer games in Cedar City. I also feel the clinic was a huge success and enjoyed helping everyone there.”

SUU Community on the Go Executive Director Melynda Thorpe said bringing golf back to the annual summer games has been especially fun for her as an avid golfer, but also noted that the golf tournament is for athletes of all skill levels.

“The great thing about this golf tournament is that it is for all athletes in Utah no matter their skill level,” Thorpe said. “This is a tournament where family members who golf can bring their kids and play together in a fun, yet formal environment.”

The style of play for the 2019 Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games golf tournament will be a four-person scramble. The tournament is open to participants of all ages, however, participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The clinic taught by Casper will begin at 8 am on Friday, June 15.

Check-in time for the tournament is between 9 and 10 am. V

AREA GOLF GUIDE AREA GOLF GUIDE

AREA GOLF GUIDE Bloomington - St. George bloomingtoncountryclub.com (435) 673-4687

Dixie Red Hills - St. George stgeorgecitygolf.com/dixieredhills (435) 627-4444

Sky Mountain - Hurricane skymountaingolf.com (435) 635-7888

Canyons (Oasis GC) - Mesquite theoasisgolfclub.com (702) 346-7820

Entrada - St. George golfentrada.com (435) 986-2200

Southgate - St. George stgeorgecitygolf.com/southgate (435) 627-4440

CasaBlanca - Mesquite casablancaresort.com/golf-home (702) 346-6764

Falcon Ridge - Mesquite golffalcon.com (702) 346-6363

St. George Golf Club - St. George stgeorgecitygolf.com/stgeorge (435) 627-4404

Cedar Ridge - Cedar City cedarcity.org/65/Cedar-Ridge-GolfCourse (435) 586-2970

Green Springs - Washington new.washingtoncity.org/golf (435) 673-7888

Sun River - St. George sunrivergolf.com (435) 986-0001

Historic Beaver Dam - Beaver Dam historicbeaverdamlodge.com (928) 347-2222

Sunbrook - St. George stgeorgecitygolf.com/sunbrook (435) 627-4400

Palmer (Oasis GC) - Mesquite theoasisgolfclub.com (702) 346-7820

The Ledges - St. George ledges.com (435) 634-4640

Palms - Mesquite casablancaresort.com/golf-home (702) 346-4067

Thunderbird - Mt. Carmel zionnational-park.com/golf (435) 648-2188

Sand Hollow Resort - Hurricane sandhollowresorts.com (435) 656-4653

Wolf Creek - Mesquite golfwolfcreek.com (702) 346-1670

Conestoga - Mesquite conestogagolf.com/ (702) 346-4292 Coral Canyon - Washington coralcanyongolf.com (435) 688-1700 Coyote Springs - Coyote Springs coyotesprings.com (877) 742-8455 Coyote Willows - Mesquite coyotewillowsgolf.com (702) 345-3222

For more information about the Byron Casper Putt, Chip and Swing clinic, or registering for the 2019 Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games golf tournament, visit suu. edu/wise, email bewise@suu.edu or call (435) 865-8259.

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Byron Casper takes a swing during his 2018 Putt, Chip and Swing Clinic at the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games.

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CALENDAR MAY

of Events

MESQUITE DAYS CELEBRATIONS May 1-5 Join the City of Mesquite and various communities for this 5-day event celebrating our historical heritage. Carnival, family fun night, tours, parade, lots of food, and so much more. For more information and a schedule of events visit www.mesquitenv.gov/events/mesquite-days-2019 or see pages 102 & 103.

TUACHAN SATURDAY MARKET Saturdays | 9am-1pm The Tuachan Saturday Market is one more way to experience the magic of Tuachan. Admission and live entertainment is free. Patrons stroll along a tree-lined walkway next to a beautiful running water feature while browsing displays created by local painters, artists, crafters and more. For more information please call 435-652-3218.

FRIENDS OF THE DESERT STARS RUMMAGE SALE May 11 | 7:00am Come join the community in support of our Special Olympic athletes. There will be truckloads of household items, furniture, collectibles and much more. The athletes will be manning the yummy bake sale for all of you hungry shoppers. 150 N Yucca St. Mesquite Campus Ste. 1. We are asking for donations. Please call Jan at (208) 591-0482 to coordinate a pickup date and time.

MUDD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT May 11 | 10am Mesquite Rotary Club’s 6th Annual tournament where crowds will cheer on their favorite teams in the mud pits located behind the Eureka Casino Resort in Mesquite, Nevada. See page 110 for more details.

HURRICANE MUD RUN May 11 Our course will run approximately 5K with lots of obstacles, mud and of course an extreme amount of FUN! This event is for everyone. Single runners, families, teams. Race held at 2500 W & Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane, Utah. We invite everyone to participate. For more information and to register visit: www.hurricanemudrun.com.

LIVING HISTORY! May 18th & June 22 | 11:30am-1pm Join us on the 4th weekend of every month to experience life in a real 1870's Silver mining Ghost town. The Old West will come alive as you learn about the era from guides dressed in the clothing of the period. Reenactments and shoot-outs

by Lawmen and the Muddy River Gang. Informative lectures on Saturdays at 10am at our Cosmopolitan will teach you about this region and our heritage here in Silver Reef Utah, the only place in the United States that Silver was mined in Sandstone! Artists also visit with us on 4th weekends, from individual artists, and plein air events to nationally renowned sculptor Jerry Anderson's private studio, which happens to be across the street, and open to the public on the 4th weekend, Friday and Saturday from 11am-4pm. Museum: 1903 Wells Fargo Rd. Leeds, Utah (435) 879-2254.

See www.visitstgeorge.com.

AMAZING EARTHFEST May 12-18 Enhance your connection to Mother Earth. Celebrate the centennial of America’s National Parks! Amazing Earthfest features 35 exciting events, beginning Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019! We organize a thought provoking, informative, mission-driven, educational festival for all ages connecting people to nature and the gorgeous landscapes of southern Utah and northern Arizona. Enjoy arts, culture, documentary film, live entertainment, presentations and guided outdoor adventures amidst some of the world’s most beautiful scenery. Meet new friends. Learn more about places you love. Get involved. Make a difference.

Visit: www.amazingearthfest.com.

PATIO & OUTDOOR EXPO May 17-18 Join us to get some great ideas and do some shopping for your outdoor spaces. Friday 10am-8pm & Saturday 10am6pm. Dixie Convention Center 1835 S Convention Center Dr. St. George, UT.

MAY & JUNE 2019 WINGS & WHEELS May 18 | 10am-3pm Join us for the 7th annual Armed Forces Day Celebration.

Classic cars, vintage aircraft, military displays, fly-bys, warbird rides, food and more! St. George, Utah Regional Airport. For more information call: 435-669-0655 1940’s HANGAR DANCE May 18 | 6-10pm Take a step back in time at our 7th Annual 1940's Hangar Dance. Come out and enjoy Southern Utah Rebel Jazz Band playing hits from Glenn Miller, Andrews Sisters, Les Goodman and more! We hope you can join us in this commemoration of a timeless piece of history! This years theme is Remembering 1944 (the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Anzio, Saipan, Guam and Tinian). Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum, 4196 S. Airport Pkwy, St. George, UT. Please RSVP at 435-669-0655.

JUNE STAR PARTIES AT CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 | Just before sunset Every Saturday during the month of June, visitors can attend a ‘Star Party’ with astronomers and amateurs alike. Located 29 miles east of Cedar City, Cedar Breaks is the perfect place to stargaze. Star parties are free of charge and generally last 2-3 hours. Please dress warmly as it does get chilly at night.

Visit: www.nps.gov/cebr/star-parties.htm WIGGLY WORMS NATURE CAMP Session 1: June 3 - June 7 Session 2: June 10-June 14 Young explorers will use their imagination and creativity in a more natural setting. After attending nature camp, we hope the children leave with a greater excitement of being outside and learning more about the world around them. 9am-12pm at Tonaquint Nature Center. Register at www.sgcity.org.

UTAH NATIONAL PARK 4-DAY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH LODGING June 4-7 This workshop will immerse you and a small group of participants in the art of landscape and night sky photography in southwestern Utah. Take advantage of the areas dark night skies and stunning sunrises and sunsets as we explore Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Hampton Inn 98 S 100 East, Kanab, UT. To register or for more information: www.nationalparktripsmedia.com FLAG DAY CONCERT | HOME OF THE BRAVE June 7 | 7:00pm & June 8 | 12:00pm Free Admission. The Southern Utah Heritage Choir presents their Flag Day concert, Home of the Brave. This 180 voice all volunteer community choir has provided wholesome and uplifting music and inspiring programs to the people of Southern Utah and at locations around the world. Concert held at the St. George Tabernacle 18 S Main St, St. George, UT. PANGUITCH VALLEY BALLOON RALLY June 27-30 A fun festival with something for all ages! Hundreds gather to enjoy an unforgettable scene of colorful hot air balloons as they soar into the beautiful southern Utah sky. Activities begin Thursday night with the, always enchanting, balloon glow and come to an end Saturday night with music by Most Wanted on center stage at Panguitch’s historic Main Street. Please see www.panguitch.com/event for a detailed list of activities. Fun for the whole family!

ELVIS ROCKS MESQUITE June 20-22 Cost: $20 Join us at the Casablanca Resort for a weekend of memories and fun while watching the world’s best Elvis Tribute Artists compete for prize money! Elvis Rocks Mesquite is a heartfelt tribute to a man who changed the music world forever. The popularity of this contest show has been spread by word of mouth and quickly sells out so be sure to purchase your show tickets in advance ($15 early bird ticket price). www.casablancaresort.com/entertainment/elvis-rocksmesquite for more information. * Please see our facebook page for additions or changes to this calendar.

Dates and times of events are accurate at time of printing.

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All Secure Storage LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Beehive Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Moapa Valley Mortuary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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NRC - Boulder Heights - Shawn & Colleen Glieden. . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Clea's Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

NRC – The Reserve – Shawn & Colleen Glieden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Conestoga Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Odyssey Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Coyote Willows Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Mesquite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Dance Fuzion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,45

Pioneer Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Dave Amodt Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Pirate's Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Deep Roots Harvest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Polynesian Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Del Webb – Sun City Mesquite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Preston's Medical Waste. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Desert Oasis Spa & Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Preston’s Shredding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Desert Pain Specialists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Rager & Sons Refrigeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

ERA – Sharon Szarzi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Red Rock Golf Center – Rob Krieger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Eureka Casino Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover

Red Rock Home Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Eureka Casino Resort–Mason Street Courtyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Reliance Connects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Farmers Insurance – Bill Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Re/Max Ridge Realty – Cindy Risinger Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 61

Friends of Mesquite Desert Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Re/Max Ridge Realty – Wayne Laird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Galaxy T Graphix - Tara Schenavar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Revere Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Great Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Rooster Cottage Consignment Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Guillen – Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Sears Hometown Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Hangey's Custom Upholstering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Shop, Eat, Play Moapa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37

Heritage Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Silver Rider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Iceberg Air Conditioning & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

State Farm – LaDonna Koeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Inside Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Sugars Home Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Judi Moreo – Speaker, Author, & Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Sun City Realty - Renald Leduc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Katz KupCakery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

The Travel Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Keller Williams – Beverly Powers Uhlir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The UPS Store #6925. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Keller Williams – Deb Parsley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tuacahn Amphitheatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Ken Garff Mesquite Ford – Dave Heath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Turning Point International - Judi Moreo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Kitchen Encounters/Classy Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Virgin Valley Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

La dé Paws Grooming Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Virgin Valley Heritage Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Lamppost Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Virgin Valley Mortuary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Mesa View Medical Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Wedgies Sports Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Mesquite Department of Athletics & Leisure Services . . . . . . 102, 103

Xtreme Stitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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