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November 1 December 31, 2014Volume 1 Issue 6

2007-2014 View on Southern utah magazine is published by View on mesquite magazine, inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or part without the express written permission from the publisher, including all ads designed by the View on mesquite staff.all articles submitted by contributing writers are deemed correct at the time of publishing, View on mesquite magazine, inc. and/or any of its affi liates accept no responsibility for articles submitted with incorrect information.

Dear Readers,

It is hard to believe that this is our 6th issue, the end of a year bringing you View on Southern Utah Magazine.

We hope that you have enjoyed reading

our publication as much as we have enjoyed publishing them for you. Here at View on Southern Utah we constantly see so many giving and generous people in Southern Utah. We have enjoyed working with and getting the word out about all of the amazing non-profit organizations in the Southern Utah area.

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Features

In this issue

10 Festival of Trees20 A Most Wonderful Time of the Year

2 Editors Letter4 View on Business Local Surgeon Travels to Botswana

6 View on Healthy Lifestyles Your Dominant Thoughts: The Key to Your Success

8 Its Time to Find the Perfect Golf Gift9 Why I Love Southern Utah 12 Southern Utah Nonprofits: UNA Successful & Giving Back to the Community

15 Why I Love Southern Utah 16 Kokopellis Flute Playing Legacy19 G2G Ultra Run24 St. George Walk To End Lupus

26 Train Yourself to Travel27 Spotlight on Volunteerism Spotlighting Carol Golichnik

30 View on Golf Big Swing, More Distance... Dos & Donts

31 Summit Mountain Resort32 View on Travel Burgundy & Provence

34 Whos Out and About 42 The Spirit of Togetherness44 Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude46 Holiday Recipes

10 20 36 4036 eSmart Camp for Girls40 Creative Gifts

CONTENTS

In our September/October issue on page 43, we incorrectly identified Ryan Gubler as Matt Gubler.We apologize for this error.

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Dr. D. Snow Slade of the St. George Eye Center recently returned from a humanitarian trip to Botswana, Africa. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints donated a laser to a hospital there, and Dr. Slade was sent, as a glaucoma specialist, to train the countrys ophthalmologists on its use. He also made recommendations for other feasible ways glaucoma treatment could be improved.

There are two hospitals in Botswana that are equipped to treat eyes. There seems to be some additional private care in the largest cities, but the vast majority of people are treated

by 6 doctors (none of them native to Botswana) who have been recruited and employed by the countrys government to care for its citizens. Glaucoma is widespread, and for a people who live almost exclusively by farming and ranching, vision loss can be crippling.

Botswanas National Blindness Coordinator, Alice Lehasa, is making

an effort to educate the population about glaucoma and the need for early detection. Her motto is whether you are 2 or 92, you have a right to sight. Dr. Slade spent 3 days working to be a part of the solution. The first day was spent lecturing the other physicians about the use of the laser. Emphasis was placed on identifying the pertinent parts of the anatomy that would insure laser treatment would be successful. During the course of training he learned about some ineffective medications that were being used to treat patients and made recommendations about what was currently available that worked better, with fewer side effects, and at a similar cost.

The ophthalmologists then did some hands on practice with x-ray film. On day two, the doctors treated 30 patients. Initially it was slow going, with treatment taking 30 minutes per patient, but soon they were averaging 10 minute treatments. On day 3 they treated 50 patients and all of the doctors demonstrated both comfort and competence with the laser. They asked good questions, indicating a grasp of the subject matter, and discussed some of their more difficult patients with Dr. Slade. The day after he left another 50 patients were scheduled to be treated. At the end of the training, a ceremony was held to give certificates of course completion to the participating

physicians. Those in attendance expressed great appreciation for the generosity of the Church, saying that Dr. Slade had brought light and hope to the people of Botswana, and valuable knowledge to the physicians.

The people of Botswana were exceedingly warm and gracious. The patients in the waiting room, some of whom waited 3 days to be seen, clapped Dr. Slade a welcome and were happy to share their stories with him and to have their pictures taken. A couple of patients really stood out. One was a young girl named Carol. She is

Local Cataract And Glaucoma Surgeon Travels To Botswana To Train Ophthalmologists

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only 12 and has had vision problems for the past 2 years. She says she spends her time outside of school helping with household chores and reading English novels. This laser treatment is really a blessing to someone like her who is dealing with glaucoma at such a young age, because the associated vision loss is permanent. She was taught to

consistently check her peripheral vision to watch for vision loss and was grateful for the treatment.

At the other end of the spectrum was Sinah. She is 86 and her vision loss is extreme, she can see vague shapes but not make out faces and other details. She is now completely dependent on extended family because she can no longer do things for herself. She lives with her daughter, Grace, who had to retire early from teaching at the primary school in order to take care of her mother. Grace said that her mother is depressed and spends most of her

day sitting with nothing to occupy her time. This really illustrates how visual impairments affect not only the patient but their whole family. The good news is that her whole family is now coming in for annual checks so that, should glaucoma affect any of them, it can be caught early and kept in check. Laser treatment in Botswana is especially valuable because it has the second highest rate of HIV/AIDS in the world making more invasive treatments a safety risk. Dr. Slade hopes that with better medications and effective use of the laser the physicians can slow the progression of glaucoma for those in Batswana affected.

Dr. Slade is a M.D, F.A.A.O Cataract and Glaucoma Surgeon at the St. George Eye Center 1054 E. Riverside Dr. Ste. 201 ST. George. 435-628-4507, www.stgec.com

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As the holidays approach our spirits start to rise with the sense of goodwill and anticipation for the New Year, offering a renewed opportunity for positive change, achieving our goals, and becoming our best selves. For many of us this feeling is temporary and slowly withers away after the holidays as we regress back to our regular routines and habits.

Imagine if you could maintain your high spirits and conviction to change and grow all year round.What would your life look like?Would the book youve always wanted to write be a reality?Would you travel more? Start that business you always dreamed of?Be in the best shape of your life?

Have you ever set out with great intentions of accomplishing goals that would improve your life, and not followed through? If so, you know that intentions dont always translate into action.Do you know why? Because the goal was never considered to be a top priority.

Consider this:I asked a friend who was having some problems, Would ten thousand dollars fix this situation? He enthusiastically said, Yes! Then I asked if he could make ten thousand dollars in the next month.Probably not, he answered. I then said, If you were dying and the only way to save your life was to come up with ten thousand dollars in the next month, would you find a way to do that?Of course he said he would!

The point is, in order to achieve anything worthwhile you must give it a high degree of importance.Whatever youve always dreamed of doing, it wont get done unless you consider it important enough to be a top priority in your life.

Charles Lindberg, the first man to fly across the Atlan-tic;Benjamin Franklin, whose inventions and writings im-

proved the lives of everyone; Pablo Picasso, who inspired the world with his masterpieces;they all gave great importance to what mattered most to them, and their goals became the focal point of their lives.No doubt they thought about their goals practically every waking moment.

So the question is what are your most dominant thoughts? What consumes your brain activity?

In todays society people seem to be more interested in whats going on with the lives in a reality show than whats going on in their own life.They dont seem to care that their kids are giving more attention to video games than their school work, or to developing social skills.If this sounds familiar, the focus needs to return to your inner circle, not whats going on in an imaginary world or one that has absolutely no relevance to your own life.

I encourage you to identify whats truly important for you to be, do, and have in your life.Mark Twain said, The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.Ive discovered that many people have decided to forgo giving importance to their why; in other words, what would truly fulfill them, their true purpose.

To help identify your goals and your purpose, put some thought into why you are here. What do you want to accomplish in this life?What do you want to leave behind?

Heres another way to think of it:Ask yourself how you would like to be thought of by others.How would you like them to describe you?Then consider what you must do to become that person.For example, if you want to be known as a thought leader in your field, then you must what?What are the concrete steps you must

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your dominant Thoughts: The Key to Your Success

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renowned Performance Trainer in the fi eld of Business and Self-development, Nikk Zorbas passionately helps people dream big and release their potential from within. Nikk is the Best-Selling author of discovering your Personal Power and has recently released his second book discover your Business Power now available on amazon.com. To learn more visit www.discoveryourBusinessPower.com.

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There are only two things you ever have to do in life;you have to die and you have to live until you die.What you do in between is up to you.You can be, do, or have whatever you want as long as you make it a priority.What you think about becomes what is most important to you.

That said, for the next 30 days pay close attention to your most dominant thoughts. Each night write down whatever you thought most about during the day, and see if your thoughts are being directed to what you truly want. We become what we think most about.Think wisely!

1. Each day set a goal, which when completed would make your day a success.

2. If the goal would take more than a day to bring to fruition, write down the date of its expected completion.Always have a deadline for completing goals. You can set a goal only if you also set a date for its completion.

3. Write down how you will benefi t from achieving that goal, as well as how it will benefi t others. This will help keep you motivated.

4. Narrow your focus. Focusing on too many things at once will only clutter your mind and overwhelm you.

5. Invest the majority of your time on the tasks that will add the most to your life.When making decisions, ask yourself,Will this bring me closer to my goal?

6. Remove any distractions that attempt to hinder your growth and achieving your goals.

7. Always project energy when speaking about your goals and lifes work.When asked what youre working on, refrain from using ambiguous words like stuff.Always be specifi c; this gives your intentions value and importance.Never downplay what you do and whats important to you.

8. Consider your goal important enough that you will constantly redirect your thoughts to it.A tremendous amount of energy and potential is released when you give something the highest degree of importance.

dont wait for the New year to start on your path to achievementsyou can start right now!

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The holidays are coming and it is time once again for you to fi nd that perfect gift. The one gift that will amaze and delight your special someone. The one and only gift that will drop jaws and reward you with squeals of excitement!

I would like to tell you about a few items that will take some of the guess work out of golf gift giving for you, all of which can be found at Ready Golf & Gear.

The fi rst is one of the coolest gadgets weve ever carried. Gadget being a huge understatement as GAME Golf is a complete golf shot tracking system for personal use. GAME Golf is comprised of small tags that you pop into the top end of your grips. The tags work in conjunction with a small device that you clip on your belt or somewhere on your person which works directly with a computer interface or smart phone app. After each shot you simply tap your club grip against the device and, viola! You have just recorded what club youve used and tracked the shot! When your round is complete you can log in to the computer or pull out your smart phone and see every shot as you played it. Warning: This could be a very humbling experience.

GAME Golf says that your golf game is no longer a scorecard and a memory; it is now a living, breathing chronicle of your game. I really thought that was a great way to put it. You are now able to go back over your shots to see where you can make improvements and lower that handicap!

In addition, GAME Golf allows you to share your stats, your awesome rounds and killer drives with your friends and family using social media or the GAME Golf website. You can even strike up a friendly competition with others using GAME Golf.This is the best gift of this season. At $199 youre probably not going to buy GAME Golf for the whole family but this is an excellent option for someone special who would like to improve their game and have a great time doing it.

Number two on my list is a gadget. Golf Buddy has amazed and delighted us for a while now with their GPS range fi nders that dont need to be plugged into a computer and have the courses downloaded or require a yearly fee. No way! Charge it up, turn it on and use it.

This season Golf Buddy has introduced the PT4. And shes perdy! The new design is ultra-thin like a smart phone and boasts a huge four-inch, high resolution LCD display, a more responsive touch screen face and Dynamic Green View. What is Dynamic Green View you ask? Imagine youre on the edge

of the green, pin high. Its a huge green and youre not sure how far it is to the hole. Well, your PT4 does! The green shown on the screen will move with you and show you the precise distance between you and the hole no matter where you are on the green.

The new PT4 is pre-loaded with 37,000+ courses, automatic course and hole recognition and all of the features of the previous Golf Buddy.

At $399 this is a great gift for someone really special. Im thinking maybe someone you play golf with a lot. Preferably a partner that you most often share a cart with. Catch my drift?

Last but in no way least there is always the lovely gift card. Ready Golf & Gear has some nice plastic ones that you can load with any dollar amount. That being said, heres a good gift idea: Send your friend out to get a grip! Thats right give them a gift card that will cover the cost of new grips, pick them out and have Ready Golf & Gear put them on! I hope this has helped you with ideas for your gift giving. May your drop jaws, amaze and delight all of your favorite people this holiday season.

We at Ready Golf & Gear, Mesquite Nevada, wish you the very best! Happy Thanksgiving! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah!

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Why I Love Southern Utah

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Why I Love Southern Utah When I fi rst moved to Southern Utah from New Jersey 20 years ago at the tender age of 16, I hated it. I thought there was nothing to do and felt as though I had fallen through some kind of horrible time warp into the past. Little did I know that any attempt to leave would only result in the universe opening up to suck me back into this carnivorous hole at a rapid rate of speed possibly, even faster than the speed of light. By leaving and traveling the country, showed me that there was no other place in this world that I would rather live, or raise a family. So after I became a mommy, I came home. Nestled in the shadows of Cedar Canyon I have met some of the most quality human beings I would ever care to encounter, and have created some of the most beautiful memories I dare to hold in my heart. At the ripe old age of 29 (again), I now know that the inspirational beauty that is Southern Utah is what brought me back, but the people here, are why I stay.

Carin Miller

I love Southern Utah for so many reasons. I moved here in 2008 to attend Dixie State and fell In LOVE! I love how friendly the community is; everyone is kind and takes time out of their day just to say a simple Hello. Southern Utah has great weather year round; fall is my favorite time of year here. The outdoor trails and hikes are easy for everyone in the family to enjoy. I love Southern Utah and I am glad I moved here.

Stephanie Wall

I cant think of a better place for my husband and I to have started our lives together. Not only is St. George a beautiful area to live in, but it is a unique place full of opportunities to grow and involve yourself in the community. I love living here and no matter where our lives take us, St. George will always be our home.

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Salt Lake City, UT For some families, the Festival of Trees has been a tradition for generations. For others, the Festival of Trees is a tradition waiting to begin. Start your

Holiday Season with a tradition that will warm you from the inside out by giving hope to thousands of children from throughout the Intermountain West. Every penny (100%) raised at the Festival of Trees benefi ts children at Primary Childrens Hospital.

The Festival of Trees is held at South Towne Expo Center, 9575 South State Street, Sandy, Utah, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. December 3 6, 2014. Tickets are available at the door for $5/adults; $3/children ages 2 11; $4/senior

citizens. Wednesday, December 3, is Family Day, where six immediate family members are admitted for $15.00. Discount tickets can be purchased at most Zions Bank branches.

It wouldnt be Christmas without Festival of Trees, says Patty Knapp of North Salt Lake. Her familys tradition of Festival of Trees goes back

to 1971, the very beginning of the Festival. Mrs. Knapps mother, Beverly Flint, was one of the founding members of

the Womens Endowment Committee and helped start Festival of Trees. Over the years, Beverly Flints family has donated trees, wreaths,

centerpieces, and made items for the Gift Boutique and Kids Korner. While Mrs. Flint passed away last year, her three daughters, her grandchildren, and great-

grandchildren carry on the Festival tradition.There is laughter in Mrs. Knapps voice when she says that their family

tradition includes a girls night out. Our family reserves the Festival of Trees Opening Night just for the girls. No boys

allowed! exclaims Mrs. Knapp. However, the men in the Knapp family are invited to join the women when attending the Festival on the days open to

the public and they have a great time. One year, a family trip was planned that would have taken them out of

town for Opening Night. When the family realized the overlap, the trip was immediately rearranged so they could fulfi ll their yearly ritual.

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Opening Night for Festival of Trees is Tuesday, December 2, and is by invitation only. Invitations can be purchased for $30, and admits two adults. (Babies or children under the age of 16 are not admitted.) Invitations can be purchased by calling 801.662.5957.

The Festival of Trees is organized by an 88-member volunteer board of women who work diligently throughout the year to organize this four-day event. These volunteers recruit hundreds of committee members; and thousands of volunteers donate their time to make items for the Festivals specialty shops. These efforts are led by Chairwoman, Marie Partridge, Kaysville; and Co-chairs, Kathy Bess, South Jordan; Shauna Davis, Salt Lake City; and Denise Garrett, Kaysville.

The Festival of Trees has something for everyone. There are over 800 trees, each with its own unique style ornate, trendy, whimsical, creative, humorous, and sentimental. The Festival also features wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread creations, backyard playhouses, quilts, gifts, treats, activities for children, and holiday entertainment.

One hundred percent of funds raised at the Festival of Trees benefi ts children cared for at Primary Childrens Hospital. As the only full-service childrens hospital in the Intermountain West, Primary Childrens Hospital offers cutting-edge treatment in over 60 subspecialties, from cancer to cardiology, and neurosurgery to orthopedics. The hospitals 289 beds hold the most critically ill and injured children throughout a fi ve-state area who require the most sophisticated medical care. In addition, Primary Childrens is one of only 12 Pediatric Trauma I hospitals in the nation. In 2013, the hospital expended nearly $13.2 million to cover 9,031 hospital visits by children in need.

Make the Festival of Trees a tradition! For more information, visit www.festivaloftreesutah.org.

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Robyn Austin, Public Relations Chair: (801) 580-2073rsastn@msn.comPrimary Childrens Hospital Foundation: (801) 662-5967www.festivaloftreesutah.org

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View on Southern Utah readers love the articles and information about the many nonprofi ts that work tirelessly to support our community and the many vital programs and services needed throughout Southern Utah. What our readers may not know, is that there is an organization that supports nonprofi ts across the state of Utah to achieve success and sustainability.

The Utah Nonprofi ts Association (UNA) is a member based organization that provides resources, benefi ts and collaboration to unify, elevate and strengthen nonprofi ts in Utah. This results in more effi cient programs and services locally and thereby a better quality of life for all Utahans. In Southern Utah, the fi rst committee to focus on the specifi c needs of local nonprofi ts began just two short years ago. Since then, approximately 60 organizations have joined and participate in relevant workshops, networking and vital collaborations that create the success and sustainability necessary to continue providing services to those in need.

Nearly all of the organizations featured in View on Southern Utahs (VOSU) Making the Difference articles are members of UNA, and we are proud to share more information with our readers about UNA in this issue. For myself, I am especially pleased to share about UNA as Mike Gburski and I are the committee co-chairs. I have found my involvement to be one of the most fulfi lling experiences I have had, and was glad to sit down with Chris Bray, CEO for an interview.

VOSU/DM: Chris, tell us about your organization?

CB: Utah Nonprofi ts Association is a statewide organization that works to unify, strengthen and elevate the nonprofi t community. We have over 750 nonprofi t and community members. We provide technical assistance, networking, training and membership discounts for our members and we advocate for nonprofi ts through public policy to let the community know the importance and impact of the nonprofi t community.

VOSU/DM: What does that mean to our community in terms of impact?

CB: Nonprofi ts constitute 5% of Utahs Gross State Product Revenue. We employ more people than the construction, transportation, publishing and utilities industries combined. So while we have some tax benefi ts, we also employ people who are working to make their communities stronger. The largest nonprofi t employer fi ling a 990 in Utah is Intermountain Health Care. The largest number of nonprofi ts are in the areas of human services and education followed by arts and culture, religious, animals, environment, international, and many others serving the state.

While Utah has many large and well-funded nonprofi t organizations, over 67% of our states nonprofi ts report less than $100,000 in annual revenue; they have limited fi nancial resources and rely heavily on volunteers. UNA

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provides nonprofi ts statewide with critical services that include: affordable training for staff, board members, and volunteers; an annual fall conference; group purchasing discounts; technical assistance; one-on-one support; and networking events for nonprofi t professionals. In collaboration with our regional strategic partners, we currently provide over 50 training and networking events statewide on an annual basis.

VOSU/DM: So obviously UNA is very involved in the Southern Utah community.

CB: We are. UNA has monthly networking or training meetings to support the nonprofi t community in Southern Utah. We have team members [you and Mike] in St. George that coordinate our work here. That work, in partnership with a dedicated committee is an integral part of the UNA staff/efforts and keeps a pulse on what the nonprofi ts need in Southern Utah.

VOSU/DM: How long have you worked in the nonprofi t segment?

CB: I have worked in the nonprofi t community for over 28 years and feel honored to work at UNA and with the nonprofi t community. I have been working with UNA specifi cally since January of 2010.

VOSU/DM: How are your programs/services funded?

CB: We are funded through membership dues which support nonprofi t technical assistance and member benefi ts. Our training and networking is funded through grants and contracts. We deeply appreciate the support we receive to help us get our services throughout the state by our strategic partners.

VOSU/DM: I know you have done so much to help nonprofi ts. UNA will support nine workshops, eight networking events locally and a state wide conference this year, in addition to lobbying for the nonprofi t sector. What do you think are your greatest accomplishments?

CB: Im not sure I have a greatest accomplishment yet. I am excited about our newest collaborative work with our training partners. We are working on a one-stop website for all people who work in the nonprofi t sector to easily fi nd training resources available to them throughout the state. The organizations hosting the training will list the training on the one-stop website and when a person registers for an organizations class, a link will direct them to the organizations website to be signed up. Training is such an important part of running a successful nonprofi t. This tool will be key to nonprofi ts to meet their goals. This program was launched recently, and we are looking forward to its success across the state.

VOSU/DM: Speaking of success stories, who has been your greatest personal infl uence?

CB: Wow, so many people have made a powerful impact on my life. I would have to say my parents from whom I learned the value of hard work, perseverance, patience and the importance of a positive attitude.

VOSU/DM: What can we expect from your organization as we head into 2015?

CB: We are working on a Nonprofi t Excellence Awards program to highlight excellence within the nonprofi t community and the great work being accomplished. We are also working on a Nonprofi t Board Leadership Certifi cate for those who are

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interested in serving on a nonprofi t board or already serving but want to know how they can make the greatest impact.

VOSU/DM: I know our readers will want to know how they can get involved to support UNA.

CB: I personally invite readers to become a member of Utah Nonprofi ts Association. Their membership will help unify, strengthen and elevate Utahs nonprofi t community. Whether you are a nonprofi t, business, government, or an individual, we cant do everything our communities need alone. We need each other. We need to work together. I invite you to be involved in our local events and benefi t from the amazing groups making a positive difference in your community. Together we are stronger and can change our communities for the better if we work in collaborative partnerships.

VOSU/DM: It is all about working together to create a world we all want to live and thrive in. Thank you to UNA for playing such an important role behind the scenes throughout our state to support the quality of life we have all come to enjoy. And, thank you for allowing me personally to be a Force for Good.

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Why I Love Southern Utah

Hi, my name is Brielle (age 3). I love St. George because my friends and family are here. I like going to my school to play with friends and learn new things. My favorite thing to do is go to the splash pads. Its soooo FUN! My mommy takes me to so many fun things like the childrens museum and to play at all the parks.

Brielle Jordan

Is there a place on earth that can provide a setting for the varied interests of a family of nine, a place where that family can feel involved, and a place where they can feel loved? Yes! That place is Southern Utah. I have lived in Virgin for over 30 years. I married and we started our family here. The number one reason for planting our roots here is the love we feel from the Southern Utah people. There is a feeling many tourists describe as they visit this area, but they cant put their fi nger on what it might be. I know that feeling, and it comes from the small acts of kindness, the smiles and courteous behavior, and the heartfelt welcome that invites people from all over the world and all walks of life to embrace the love we share in Southern Utah.

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Long before Slifer and Duffi eld compiled their research in 1994, the humpbacked fl ute player Kokopelli was easily identifi ed in images across Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Northern Arizona University professor Ekkehart Malotki noted numerous representations in Chaco and Canyon de Chelly and others scattered along the San Juan, Rio Grande, and Little Colorado rivers. In Southern Utah, Kokopelli is seen mostly as a stick fi gure often in a reclining pose as if playing to ancestor spirits in the sky.

Today, the fl ute player is best known as a commercial icon that differs in appearance from rock images. Kokopelli is more than a fl ute playerhe represents a mixture of legends and stories shared during ritual and ceremonial events often accompanied by the fl ute. As more people are drawn to explore rock art sites, they are learning the stories behind the images and experiencing fl ute music that may have accompanied the stories.

Legends and Stories

In 2000, Malotki wrote, The fl ute player rock art image originated in the Four Corners area, probably along the southern edge of Black

Mesa, north of the present-day Hopi villages. This inference is based on the presence of very large concentrations of fl ute player designs (more than 175 at one site), as well as the fi gures wide variation of morphology, attributes, elaborations, and associations. While the specifi c reason for the creation of the fl ute player is unknown, such images were fi rst created as early as A.D. 800 and in signifi cant numbers by at least A. D. 1000. Researchers generally agree on when the images were made, but the associated myths and stories vary greatly. Kokopelli has been described as a trickster, a fertility deity depicted with an enlarged phallus, an insect, an anthropomorph with proboscis and antennae, a robber fl y, a cicada, a trader with a bag of seed, and a kachina spirit.

In Rock Art of the American Southwest, author Scott Thybony, related a distinction that Hopi Tribal judge, Delfred Leslie, shared with him. According to Leslie, Kokopelli and the fl ute player are not the same entity. Kokopelli is a deity sometimes portrayed as a kachina, a former human who has spiritual qualities. Kokopelli is depicted with a crook or cane chasing girls. The fl ute player is Hahlanhoya, representing the fl ute clan.

By kareN moNSoN

Kokopellis Flute Playing Legacy

No matter what his form or how complete our understanding of his history, kokopelli still brings wonder to our lives. The thin sound of his fl ute that once echoed off canyon walls must still be reverberating around the Southwest and through the ages.

Dennis Slifer and James Duf eld, Kokopelli Fluteplayer Images in Rock Art

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In Internet references (http://kokopelli.info/page4.html), Kokopelli is described as the Hopi fertility god who distributed seeds and made women pregnant. Michah B. Lomaomvaya, anthropology consultant from the Hopi Bear Tribe, supports the seed distributing personage and explains that the fertility god is really Kookopl, a Hopi Katsina who is often mistaken for Kokopelli. Flute Playing LegacyPlaying from the Heart

Although Zion Flute Circle has no direct Kokopelli connection, it is part of a legacy. John Mangels, the groups leader, describes the membership as some Native Americans, high school students, retirees, newcomers, and accomplished players who offer flute lessons through Dixie State Universitys Continuing Education Classes and ICL. Formed in the mid-2000s as an offshoot of the Zion Flute Festival, the group claims 20-30 active members, meets once a month at the Green Valley Spa in St. George, and performs throughout the spring and fall. Mangels explains, Most of our members play the Native American Flute. These (flutes) are grouped according to their fundamental note, for example F#, G, A. You cant have just one flute, most members have flutes that cover the entire range of the musical scale.

Flutes vary in size and sound. Bob Rhees, the groups expert didgeridoo player entertains listeners with the deep tones of Australias native flute. Some members play a rim brown style instrument called the Anasazi flute as Mangels describes,

our religion, our prayers, thats the way weve held onto the past. ruins and symbols on the rock, these are our claim to the land.

Hopi Tribal judge, Delfred Leslie, quoted from Rock Art of the American Southwest by Scott Thybony

Bob rhees plays the australian didgeridoo accompanied by dave ritch in Snow Canyon State Park, april 11, 2014

Zion Flute Circle at Green Valley Spa august 9, 2014

mark Nilsson plays his flute in Snow Canyon State Park on april 11, 2014

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This (fl ute) is modeled after the fl utes that have been found in archaeological digs throughout the Southwest, including Utah. Many have been dated to the 600 to 900 A.D. time period.

By the end of 2014, the Zion Flute Circle will have performed at approximately ten events including the Kayenta Street Fair, Springdale Farmers Market, Snow Canyon State Park, and Pine Valley Campground.

Next time, when listening to fl utes played in Southern Utahs canyons and parks, let yourself slip back to when Kokopellis image was created, contemplate his multiple identities, let your imagination carry your thoughts skyward and listen with your heart to Kokopellis story.

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utah fl ute events including Zion Canyon Native Flute Schoolhttp://www.worldfl utes.org/fl ute_events/

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Variety of fl utes and musical instruments played by members of Zion Flute Circle

Karen L. Monsen is a freelance writer who lives in St. George, Utah. She covers outdoor topics, nature, science, research, and human impacts.

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September/October View On Southern Utah cover photo Chantal competed September 21, 2014 in the G2G Ultra Run From the North Rim of the Grand Canyon to the South Rim. Chantal fi nished 3rd overall and was the 1st place woman runner. Chantal smiled all the way through even though the days consisted of 50+ miles of running thru deep sand and up vertical cliffs. After the 3rd day, nearly 1/3rd of the runners dropped out.

View on Southern Utah Magazine Congratulates Chantal. Way to go!

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By early October the dramatic Southern Utah landscape changes its personality, becomes something quieter and much more private as the throngs of tourists lessen and the three-digit temperatures gradually drop. For the outdoor athlete, and those who appreciate small town southwestern culture, it is an excellent time of year to be here.

Runners, cyclists, hard-core hikers, and climbers are just a few of the outdoors people who appreciate the cooler temperatures in red rock country. Outdoor adventure guides in Southern Utah are enthusiastic about the changed vistas of the late autumn and winter landscape. As the population of tourists dwindles, Nick Smith of Seldom Seen Adventures uses his precious new free time to go out exploring exciting new never yet seen locations; inevitably bringing along a few privileged clients who happened to call at the right time or stop by his shop in friendly Kanab. As he describes it, our trips continue through the winter. Seeing the rock formations touched by snow is pretty awesome and provides some unique possibilities. Ive taken people on The Huntress trip in the middle of winter and the parts of the trail that are like winding rock chutes are crazy fun, you just sit down and slide, and enjoy the view going past you, nothing like it!

A Most Wonderful Time of the Year off-Season in kane County

By laurel BeeSley

By early october the dramatic Southern utah landscape

changes its personality, becomes something quieter and much

more private as the throngs of tourists lessen and the three-digit temperatures gradually drop. For

the outdoor athlete, and those who appreciate small town

southwestern culture, it is an excellent time of year to be here.

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Wildlife viewing is especially fine during the winter season. Every December cooperative wildlife management organizations such as the Bureau of Land Management and National Forest Service organize a bird count tracking the movements of impressive species such as American and Brown Eagles. Beginning December 20th at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, tracking cards and great t-shirts will be waiting for participants. Volunteers for this important activity are needed. Contact Lisa Church at 435-644-1200.

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon may officially close on October 15th, but roads to various outlooks like Inspiration Point stay open until winter storms finally close the road from Jacob Lake. Will James, of Dreamland Safari Tours, promises that he can give clients an unforgettable Grand Canyon experience even after the gate closes. Toroweap Overlook, at 3,000 vertical feet above the Colorado River, doesnt get snow so we do more trips to that awesome location in the winter than any other time of year. Dreamland also finds that trips to the gorgeous and geologically varied Vermillion Cliffs are popular, offering a special wintry charm.

Zion is a year around hikers dream of towering pink sandstone canyon walls and trails with otherworldly views. Near Bryce Canyon you can rent snowshoes or cross-country skis, and follow trails to the rim for an unforgettable view of a winter wonderland.

Cross-country skiing in and around Kane County is a must do experience for every Southern Utahs colorful hoodoo geography lover. Conveniently accessible from Kanab, is Cedar Breaks National Monument. Cedar Breaks is open all winter, except after heavy snowstorms. After the six mile Scenic Drive closes sometime in mid-November with the first heavy snowfall , it is transformed into a groomed trail through the Monument for visitors on skis, snowshoes and snowmobiles. Hardy visitors enjoying the exceptional views of vast red rock formations laced in snow can also expect a warm welcome and hot chocolate at the Yurt located at the north Alpine Pond Trailhead Winter Ranger Station. The Yurt is staffed by volunteers on weekends, weather permitting.

Conveniently near Kanab are additional off season must do activities. Hiking the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Coral

Conveniently near Kanab are additional off season must do activities. Hiking the Coral Pink Sand Dunes.

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Pink Sand Dunes State Park in winter frequently provides visitors the rare opportunity of playing in sand and snow at the same time! If your family wants to bundle up and pet a horse nose, a sleigh ride at the nearby MacDonald Ranch in Alton offers sleigh rides and snow sledding accompanied by sincere family hospitality in the ranch house. Their RockinM Ranch House on eleven acres in Kanab has accommodations for visitors to stay, classic views, and cozy wood stoves in the dining and living rooms. Kane County boasts many western style Bed & Breakfast lodging offering visitors personal attention, and a special home style experience.

The holidays bring special small town events to enjoy. On October 30th, the home-grown Symphony of the Canyons will perform a special concert (location to be announced), followed the next day by the Spooktacular Halloween Carnival at the Kanab Middle School. Begin your Christmas holiday season with a starlight visit to Winsor Castle, the historic fort at Pipe Spring National Monument. Winsor Castle By Night provides a once a year experience to visit the historic home at night, complete with Victorian era decorations and lite with oil lamps. Enjoy fiddle music, chat with costumed

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rangers and stop by the chuck wagon for hot cider. Symphony of the Canyons will play again at the annual Christmas Festival in Kanab, a traditional event with decorated trees, entertainment, vendor booths and a festive community dinner. If you want to do something different, volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary on Thanksgiving or Christmas and have fun handing out gifts and love to cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, birds and even pigs.

You may even want to begin a new holiday tradition and celebrate in the remote beauty of Zion National Park. At the tranquil Zion Lodge Christmas Day and New Years Eve buffets include hand-carved prime rib, roast leg of lamb and other Southwest inspired dishes with service from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

For details on these, and other special events, like Kanabs Parade of Lights, visit www.visitsouthernutah.com and go to Calendar of Events. A weekly blog on the website will keep you up to date on the many fi ne things happening in and around Kane County.

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The Lupus Foundation of America, Utah Chapter (LFAU) will hold its 2nd Annual St. George Walk to End Lupus Now, on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Vernon Worthen Park. The LFAU has held this same walk in Salt Lake City over the past five years and has raised over $150,000. The walk is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.. Check-in and registration will begin at 9 a.m., To participate in this free walk, register online at www.utahlupus.org. A fundraising page can be created online when you register and raise money to support the chapter. If you raise or donate $25, you will receive a Walk to End Lupus Now t-shirt and a gift bag filled with goodies. There are additional fundraising prizes with a value of $150 and $750. You can also register the morning of the walk.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans, more people than MS, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia and leukemia combined. Yet most people know very little about lupus. In a person with lupus, their bodys autoimmune system attacks healthy cells and tissue which can result in a variety of symptoms that range from mild symptoms like joint pain, hair loss and low-grade fever, to sometimes devastating symptoms like kidney failure, stroke and seizures. 90% of people with lupus are women, and it most often affects women of childbearing age, although it can affect any one at any age. Lupus is also more common in women of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent than in Caucasian women. There is no cure, no known cause, and no test to diagnose lupus.

By Noelle reymoNd

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The LFAUs major programs include MAP (Medication Assistance Program) which helps lupus patients pay for life sustaining medications; HEAL (Health Education & Awareness of Lupus), a bimonthly educational program; and Social Butterflies, a monthly support group. Social Butterflies meets monthly in St. George to offer support to lupus patients, caregivers and loved ones. The chapter plans to expand the HEAL program to St. George in early 2015. The MAP program is open to all patients throughout Utah.

My favorite event every year is the Walk to End Lupus Now. Its the one day a year my family and friends get together to raise awareness and give back to the foundation that has supported me since my diagnosis.

Olivia, 16 years old, diagnosed at age 7

The walk is a positive, uplifting event that brings together people affected by lupus in our community, some who have never met anyone with lupus. The walk raises money to support and grow our programs of support, education, advocacy and research. 90% of the money raised at the walk (and all other LFAU events) stays here in Utah to support the chapters programs and services. The other 10% of monies raised goes directly to research to help find new medications and a cure.

For more information, or to register visit www.utahlupus.org or call 1-800-857-6398.

Noelle ReymondPresident & CEOLupus Foundation of AmericaUtah Chapter, Inc.

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My spouse, Mike, and I just returned from a two week cruise to the South Pacifi c. We hiked through a rain forest in Fiji, snorkeled our way through French Polynesia, biked around Bora, Bora and won a team kayaking race on a private motu. (The fact that the opposing teams kayak was taking in water was no factor, honest)!

There are times my clients regret that they were not in better shape before their vacation, even if they anticipate lying on the beach sipping a refreshing beverage brought to them by a tan, svelte young man. The reality is that if you are not able to perform basic tasks, you may not enjoy your vacation as much as you had hoped.

Often, just reaching your destination requires strength, agility and speed. Running through a busy airport while dodging other passengers who arent trying to make tight connections, can summon reluctant fast twitch muscle fi bers that will be hesitant to come to your assistance if you havent acknowledged their existence for a while. Interval and agility training can help promote muscular endurance and reaction time.

In order to maintain good posture and avoid forward neck fl exion and stress to vertebrae during your travels, its essential to maintain fl exibility in pectorals to counteract the action of the back muscles. Strength and fl exibility training can come to the rescue.

You may be required to climb stairs while wearing a backpack and holding an additional bag (cardio and strength training). Lifting your bag over your head to put it in an overhead bin requires strength and in my case, muscular endurance and agility, as I sometimes must stand on the seat to reach it. Just being able to sit in an airplane seat, requires fl exibility. If you are tall, Houdini would be proud!

Once you reach your destination, you may be under the illusion that you can just lay around, but beware. There are often steps, hills and rocks to climb, small spaces to squeeze through and creatures with sharp, pointy teeth to avoid. In some cases, there are no sidewalks, handrails or elevators. Streets and walkways can be made of various materials and may not be smooth. Riders of Le Tour de France are my heroes. It takes amazing skill and core strength to be able to ride on cobblestone streets while steadying the bike and drinking champagne!

Make the most of your vacation. Get out there and have fun. Experience your trip fi rst hand but make sure that you are prepared. Functional or travel training can help you enjoy life and your next bucket list excursion. If you dont know where to start, call me!

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Have you ever met someone and right from that moment you think, Wow, I really like this person? A few years ago, I had one of those moments when I met Carol Golichnik. Carol has an easy-going attitude, a friendly smile and a kind heart. Like many of the volunteers we highlight in View on Southern Utah, we met at an event. We talked about events, nonprofi t organizations and so much more!! From the get-go I loved her passion for giving back and she had the absolute best ideas and insights, I learned so much from her that evening it was inspiring!! The fact is, I still learn a lot from Carol, and hope to continue that education for many years to come.

Carol is a member of the Utah Nonprofi ts Association Southern Utah Committee (UNASUC) and has been for more than a year now. The committee is made up of a group of 9 REALLY hard working, and quirky people. In late September the team took a 4 day trek to Salt Lake City for the Annual Conference and Strategic Planning for the Southern Utah Committee. During our planning, we gave some fun awards to the group. Carols award was for Most Normal, but as I write this it occurs to me that perhaps we should rename her award. Carol is always the one on our team that we can all go to for great ideas and advice. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience that we all benefi t from and a lot of fun too! She grounds us all, and more often than not, we need it.

So, how did UNASUC get so lucky as to have a great gal like Carol on our team? Honestly, it was years in the making.

Carol moved to Southern Utah in 1998. After living in LA, living in a smaller community made her feel that her efforts could actually make a difference. Individual efforts can always contribute to change, but it is nice to actually see it. she explained. But the real motivation is the sheer passion I see in nonprofi t staff and volunteers. Their dedication to the cause and its mission is truly inspiring.

The natural beauty of Southern Utah is overwhelming and it draws people in. That doesnt mean moving away and leaving a successful 30 year career wasnt a huge leap. It was. But its one Carol embraced with determination and spirit.

Lets face it; its easy to fall in love with the breathtaking scenery. Like air, you have to take it in, savor it, revel in it.

By daWN mClaiN

Making the Difference Southern Utah Volunteers Giving Back to the Community We Love Carol Golichnik

Carols vast experience in the non-pro t arena combined with her thorough understanding of organizational needs makes her an indispensable resource.

Christi Wedig, former Executive DirectorCitizens for Dixies Future

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Thats exactly what she did. Having served on a nonprofi t board previously, she was ready to put her business mind and expertise to work to help create a better community. Carols love of the land led her to seek out organizations that protect and promote our public lands. As one can imagine there are several to choose from in this area!

Why pick one though, when you can pick a dozen, right? I completely understand this approach, there are so many deserving organizations and opportunities to serve that it can be diffi cult to choose. Organizations like the Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP), Citizens for Dixies Future, Southwest Utah National Conservation Lands Friends (SUNCLF), Friends of Gold Butte and the Amazing Earthfest kept Carol busy and engaged. In fact, she was recruited as a board member for GSEP and served for 5 years. That experience really opened my eyes to the power of nonprofi t organizations. Working with nonprofi ts has enabled me to see the dedication people have to make things happen in our communities. If we left all of this work to businesses, government or someone else we would never see the type of impact we do.

During that 5 years Golichnik could see board members become burnt out from the workload. Many nonprofi ts face the same issues, endless administrative duties, grant writing and reporting, fundraising, etc. Tasks can be daunting at best. Carol recognized an inherent need many small nonprofi ts have in common little to no paid staff. For many small NPOs even a few hours each month from an experienced, knowledgeable professional can make an enormous difference.

In 2012 Carol started her own company, CG Nonprofi t Solutions (CGNS). The company itself was borne from her philanthropic drive. Her business provides an outlet for Golichnik to apply her experience in the business world to the many challenges NPOs face. CGNS offers creative, fl exible solutions to help nonprofi ts create sustainability and thrive.

CGNS provides back-offi ce services for small organizations, bookkeeping, policy writing, grant searching, database management, human resources and other administrative tasks. This support allows board members the freedom to focus on their mission. Many of CGNSs services either arent or cant be provided by board members or staff because of time, resources or a gap in expertise. My website promises that our services will be fl exible, affordable and committed. And I mean it. I become committed to the causes of my nonprofi t partners. I generally contribute monetarily and through volunteer hours or projects. I apply this same ethic to other organizations I have a passion for that are not partners.

Yes. You read that correctly, Carol is involved with other organizations too. (Remember the dozen mentioned earlier?) Her love of land is just one passion she has. Over the years she has also worked with numerous social and human service organizations. She is as driven to help people be the best they can be as to preserving parks and public lands. Having had the opportunity to work with her many times, I can honestly say this is her true calling. The fact is she is always the fi rst to roll up her sleeves and dive into a project. Working side-by-side with her simply empowers you to be a better person. And, fortunately its infectious! Anyone who had had the chance to spend time with Carol catches it.

Golichnik had been involved with arts groups such as the Washington County Arts Council and the Southwest Symphony. She has worked with social service groups like Recovery Outreach and Resource and Reentry. In addition, she is very involved with the 3 Corners Womans Giving Circle. 3 Corners strives to provide and promote change and opportunity for women in our region through the power of our collective collaborations.

The thread that binds all of these organizations together is the Utah Nonprofi ts Association (UNA). UNA is a member- based statewide organization that provides resources, education

I hope that everyone reading this article would please consider donating time and/or money to a local nonpro t organization. Doing good not only feels good, it leads to more good. Lets get some momentum going!

Carol Golichnik

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and support for nonprofi ts of all types and size to create their own success. As I mentioned earlier she is a UNA Southern Utah Committee Member. Our small group planned 8 networking events, 8 different 4 hour training workshops, 1 focus group and participated in the annual conference and our strategic planning to prepare to do it again

plus more in 2015. She is a vital member of the team and works hard to provide for the needs of our members.

Which brings me to the close of this article..now that I have had the pleasure of learning more about what an amazing person and volunteer Carol is, I think I have a better name for her Award.

Ladies and gentleman of View on Southern Utah, the Award for Most Extraordinary member goes to Ms. Carol Golichnik!

Congratulations for this very well deserved and earned award Carol. We appreciate you!!

Melissa Hinton, DNP Mark Udy, PA-C Cortney Bernardo, PA-CSpencer Wells, MD Court Empey, MD

Dawn McLain is the Owner/President of Write It Up!, Write It Up! is a small, full-service advertising agency based in St. George. Over the past 20 years, the fi rm has grown to include comprehensive PR and Marketing services as well as media buys, blogging, corporate facilitation and much more. To get in touch with Dawn, please email her at dawn@writeituponline.com.

Carol graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelors degree in psychology. For 19 years she worked as a human resources professional in Los Angeles before moving to Southern Utah in 1998. While enjoying the beauty of the St. George area, she continues to work with for-profi t businesses primarily as a human resources professional and manager of operations. Email carol@cgnpsolutions.comPhone 435-632-2096Website: www.cgnonprofi tsolutions.com

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Rob Krieger - PGA Golf Professional

Big Swing, More Distance Dos & Donts

rob krieger is the owner of the red rock Golf Center, a new high tech golf training facility located at the beautiful Green Valley resort & Spa 1871 W. Canyon View dr., St. George, uT. available for beginner clinics and private lessons. Simulator times and lessons can be booked by calling 435-986-5096, emailing rob@sgugolf.com or visit www.stgeorgegolfl essons.com.

After watching the Long Drivers come to town and see them blast golf balls easily over 300 yards and more often blasting it 400 yards, I have a few suggestions that might help you get a little more out of your tee shot. Lets look at the swing of one of the best Long Drivers, Jamie Sadlowski. Photos courtesy of the Long Drivers of America & Rob Krieger.

Do Take a wide stance for balance taking a big wide turn. Lower the right shoulder below the left, creating more incline to catch the ball on the upswing. Try also making the right hand stronger (rolling it to the right like Jamie). Left arm straight and right elbow faces out with slight bend.

Dont Dont slouch or hold your hands low so the butt end of the club points below your belt line. Try to stand tall with the butt end of the club above your belt line. Dont get your head in front of the ball at address, keep it behind at address, and through the swing.

Do During the take away, drag the club low and long to the ground. Allow your head to tilt backward or move laterally as the hips turn. Allow right elbow to bend but be away, off the body.

Dont Begin setting your hands too early as this will shorten your arc of the swing limiting distance.

Do Take a full turn so your back is facing your target. Get your weight off your front foot and load your right foot. Let your left knee get behind the ball. Place left shoulder and arm over your right leg but only go as far with your turn until you lose stability.

Dont Attempt to get your left arm as high as Jamies. Big turns with no stability are disastrous. Most mortals do not have shoulder joint mobility to get into a position where the left arm is straight up in the air. Getting this club past parallel is also a problem for controlling the club. This contorts the body and you must have great fl exibility and strength to recover. Better to keep hands shorter and the club parallel, or shorter, with the ground.

Do Try to get your belt buckle and chest facing the target as soon as possible and letting the club lag behind the body. Your front foot becomes your post for the swing as you start down for which the body can turn around it. You must transfer weight from your back foot to your front foot. Extend both arms through impact, no chicken wing here.

Dont Need to have a bicep the size of Jamies to get more distance but it certainly helps control the club during his swing speeds of up to 150 mph. Most amateurs are between 70-90 mph. Dont spin your left foot out during the swing. This is a very diffi cult maneuver to get right all the time. Just toe your foot out at address and this will help with speed at impact.

Do Have a balanced fi nish. You can swing hard at the ball but if you are not balanced at the end of your swing you will not be consistent and you will constantly be looking for your ball off the fairway. Hold your fi nish for at least 3 seconds. Place your right shoulder over your front foot when holding your fi nish, with all your weight on your left foot and leg.

Dont Leave weight on your back foot or create the reverse C. This is very diffi cult and maybe easier for younger bodies but this crunching of the backs lower vertebrae will lead to back issues down the line.

Remember, these tips are for hitting tee shots off the tee while trying to strike the ball on the upswing NOT for iron, hybrid or fairway wood shots on the ground.

So Live Long and Go Deep! Good Luck and as always, Fairway & Greens! Rob

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After twenty three years, thousands of miles, and more hotel nights than I care to count, I can honestly say I just returned from my best vacation yet. For thirteen days, I had the pleasure of cruising on the Rhne River with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. We sailed through beautiful Burgundy and Provence followed by a short stay in Paris - too short, I might add.This vacation of a lifetime began in Lyon, France where I boarded Uniworlds newest addition, the S.S. Catherine. This luxurious floating boutique hotel was christened on March 27, 2014 and accommodates just 159 guests. Decorations include original commissioned and antique artwork alongside exquisite details. A magnificent Murano chandelier decorates the lobby alongside a glass elevator, which features a waterfall cascading down one side. TheS.S. Catherine is home to a signature Bar du Leopard, Van Gogh Lounge, elegant Czanne Restaurant, cozy bistro, coffee and tea bar, swimming pool, Serenity River Spa, fireplace and fitness center. TheS.S. Catherine serves high-quality cuisine made from the finest ingredients. Daily visits are made to the local farmers markets and wineries so guests may enjoy gourmet dishes with local flavors for every meal. Combine all of this with the fact that Uniworld is the truly only all-inclusive river cruise company and you have the best of the best.

Guests sailing with Uniworld have their choice of several tour options each day (all included of course). The tours are based on activity level and special interests. I never thought I would be kayaking under the arches of the two-thousand-year-old UNESCO -designated Pont du Gard (a Roman aqueduct) on the Gardon River or hiking to the top of a vineyard for a stunning view of the Rhne River Valley. In Lyon I discovered - La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvire. Fourvire is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, who saved the city of Lyon from a cholera epidemic sweeping Europe in 1643. Perched on top of the Fourvire hill, the basilica sits impressively over the city of Lyon, from where it can be seen from many vantage points and has become a symbol of the city. To me, Fourvire was more impressive than any of the other cathedrals we visited - including Notre-Dame de Paris.

Located in the heart of Burgundy, Chalon-sur-Sane is the center of the French wine trade and their wines are celebrated around the world and onboard Uniworld. It was here I had the pleasure of visiting Beaune followed by a visit to Chateau de Rully, a castle from the 12th century. We were greeted by Count Raoul de Ternay in his wine cave where he hosted a tasting from his vineyard followed by a traditional French luncheon served by his beautiful wife. I discovered what real Beef Bourguignon tasted like and it was one of my favorite meals. Before we left,

the count treated our group to a tour of his impressive castle. Viviers welcomed us with a lovely organ recital in the St. Vincent Cathedral. We enjoyed music composed by Bach, Puccini, and Handel. Viviers was founded in the fifth century and stone houses that date back to the Middle Ages still line the tiny streets today. Our group had the pleasure of touring the private home of our tour guide Francis who treated us to a wine and cheese reception on her rooftop garden where colorful flowers and olive trees were abundant.

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Our next stop was Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avignon is also known as City of the Popes because seven fourteenth-century popes resided here during a turbulent period in church history. Our walking tour led to a synagogue, hidden alleys, secrets squares, and a park overlooking the city and the river.

I fell in love with Provence as we left Avignon en route to Arles. Sunfl ower fi elds were abundant along both sides of the road and you could see them well into the horizon. It was easy to see why Van Gogh received his inspiration from this region. He produced more than 300 paintings in 15 months in Provence, including one of my favorites: Starry Night. From the massive amphitheatre to the Baths of Constantine and the charming sidewalk cafes with beautiful fl owers lining the buildings, Arles encompasses the true spirit of Provence.

There are not enough words to describe the beauty, history, and culture travelers discover on Uniworlds Burgundy and Provence itinerary. Perhaps one French word sums it up best: Magnifi que!

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ST. GeorGe maraThoNThe St. George marathon celebrated its 38th year on oct. 4, 2014. For the first time since the marathon began 38 years ago, two St. George residents took the overall top mens and womens championship awards. Thousands were on hand to cheer the runners on and enjoy a beautiful day in Southern utah.

uTah BuSiNeSS WomeNThe uBW Sept. 9, 2014 luncheon was held at the Best Western abbey inn and sponsored by the Southwest Symphony. The event featured a Women in Business Panel led by Board Chair JJ abernathy and Nona miller. The luncheonboasted a fascinating array of local professionals providing resources to help support local businesses. The Women in Business Panel featured: legal: attorney Curtis Jensen, insurance: Sommer Bowler, Banking: Town and Country Bank VP Wendy holt, Business resources: Jeff mather of Small Business development Center.

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This issue marks the last one in View on Southern Utahs fi rst year of publication. It has defi nitely been a year of excitement for all of us! Thank you for taking this journey with us, we appreciate your support and dedication to View on Southern Utah.

As a Southern Utah resident for nearly eight years, I am still in awe of the overwhelming generosity of our community. 2014 has brought a number of fi rsts to our View on Southern Utah team, but I can honestly say, without hesitation, that from our fi rst issue it was wonderfully apparent that Kathy Lee, our illustrious Publisher, wanted to publish a magazine by the people, for the people, and about the people. The best part about her plan is that it is exactly what our readers want. Brilliant!!

For me, that vision truly resonates. It allows me to write about organizations that are signifi cant to our community and in turn, impact me on a personal level.

This article defi nitely is one of the most impactful. When I fi rst came to Southern Utah, I was working in media (obviously, I still do!) and had the opportunity to cover an

American Association of University Women (AAUW) event. As a Utah newbie, I had yet to commit to a charitable organization and I was looking for a good fi t.

At the event, I interviewed the then eSMART Camp for Girls (an AAUW philanthropic endeavor supporting and inspiring girls to study and set a career path in STEM subjects) Director, Gloria Prahl. Literally, the second we went off camera, Gloria was already in recruitment mode. Fast forward six years, I have been on the board, am still a committee chair for AAUW and an eSMART Core Team member. Needless to say, it was a great fi t. It is my pleasure to share eSMART with you this issue. Today, Gloria Prahl is still a Core Team member. It now takes two to do the work of one tiny powerhouse!! This year will be the inaugural year for Co-Directors Dr. Erin OBrien and Rachel Ramsey, both professors at Dixie State University and both dedicated stars in their own right. I hope all of you enjoy the interview as much as I did.

DM/VOSU: Lets start by having you tell our readers about your organization.

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GP/EO: eSMART Summer Camp for Girls is a STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) event for girls entering eighth grade. The camp was created in 2010 by AAUW, St. George. The mission statement of the organization is: As an extension of the national AAUW, our mission is to help advance equity for women and girls in Utah through advocacy and education by providing intellectually challenging programs for our members and guests, scholarships for local college students, the eSMART Summer Camp for Girls to encourage them to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) areas and other projects as needed.

Under the direction of Kayla Koeber (a long standing AAUW member and community advocate), we started with one two-day camp for 40 girls and have grown to two three-day camps, just completing our fifth year in July, 2014. The camps are held on the campus of Dixie State University, where the girls spend two nights in the dorms, getting a bit of a taste of college living. They spend three days attending workshops taught by women who have or have had careers involving the STEM subject areas. Most of the women have college or university degrees where they majored in STEM. The girls are divided into four teams, each team lead by a

Explore. Discover.

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Explore. Dream. Discover.STEM major who acts as counselor, mentor, and example for the girls. They meet other STEM women at our panel discussions as well as the Core Team members and AAUW volunteers who attend camp.

DM/VOSU: How do you impact our community?

GP/EO: The 2010 Census revealed that only 16% of the young women (ages 24-35) have college degrees. This was down 2% from a decade earlier. Our hope is that we are encouraging the girls in camp to attend college through graduation, hopefully in a STEM major, but not necessarily. We also hope to make the community at large aware of the fact that Utah ranks 50th in the country for graduating girls from college. We hope to help change that.

Research has shown that educated women usually raise educated children, so the long term effect on the community has yet to be judged. We expect it to be a factor.Long term effects will start when the girls graduate from college which usually results in better paying careers, especially if they are STEM graduates. Graduates have been shown to have better parenting skills.

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comes time to retirethe number of elderly women living in poverty in our country is shocking. The effect of career choices will affect their families and communities.

We never know when we might have the girl scientist who will grow up to fi nd a cure for Breast Cancer or Parkinsons. Or maybe she will be the one to develop the road material that will absolutely not have bumps and holes.

DM/VOSU: Ok, I am seriously awaiting the graduation date of the gal to permanently fi x potholes!

GP/EO: So are we!!

DM/VOSU: In the interim, tell us about your involvement in the community?

GP/EO: Dixie State University has partnered with AAUW in making the eSMART Camp available to girls entering 8th grade in Washington and Kane Counties. Without DSU, we would not be able to do overnight camps. They provide us with many valuable services.

We work with public schools to reach 7th graders in both counties as well as charter and private schools. Applications are delivered to the schools in January of each year. They can also be found on the WCSD website, the AAUW, St. George website, and will be on the eSMART Facebook page too.Of course in order to hold the camps, we have to raise the funds. Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club has allowed us to hold a fundraising event in their banquet room each year. Many community members attend, allowing us to raise a substantial amount toward the $22,000 it will cost each year for two 3-day camps.

In camp, we utilize members of the community as instructors, counselors, and volunteers. But, at the end of the day, they all work on a volunteer basis. Anyone is welcome to help out!

DM/VOSU: I know how I got here, hint, hint Gloria..but, how did you get involved with your organization?

GP: I joined AAUW, St. George soon after arriving in 1993, having been encouraged by the President who was also a neighbor. Like you, quickly I was very involved. In fact, I was President when the eSMART project was suggested.

DM/VOSU: How long have you been involved?

GP: Not very long, a mere 18 years.

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