Cedar City Magazine April/May 2014

INSIDE:Cycling Returns to Cedar City!Historical Beginnings: Christensen’sRestaurant Review: Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine

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We are excited about our 2nd issue of the Cedar City Magazine! We’ve

had an overwhelming response to our first issue and want to continue

to be a voice for the community. We have received many requests from

community leaders to add to our magazine and we recognize that it is so

important to support one another as Cedar City continues to grow. We

are experiencing exciting times in our area!

One of our goals is to provide space for all the important voices

that make our community go! For example, you will notice articles

that come from the local schools, the university, the mayor’s office,

businesses, restaurants, events and more. I’m excited about some

of the new developments coming to our area including a major

interchange project, a new arts center at the University, and a newly

funded SWATC building.

I did want to take a little time to introduce myself as the General

Manager of the Cedar City Magazine. I’m very excited to be involved

with the new launch of this community magazine. It has given me an

opportunity to interact with many community and business leaders in

the area. Personally, I have a strong interest in the outdoors; with all that

Cedar has to offer, I have always found that this area fits me perfectly!

You may see me hiking or biking around the area – feel free to say hi!

I love this time of year! We begin to plan for summer trips, we plan

for hikes in the mountains, we plan for camping trips, we prepare for

upcoming gardens – we have a lot to look forward to. Equally, we can

think about our own renewal. I am very hopeful in many ways and the

Springtime reminds us of what is to come. May we all look forward to the

many renewals as we move into an exciting year in Cedar City!

Photo by Brent Prince

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Steve Stewart

General Manager

From The Editor

CommunityHistorical Beginnings: Christensen’s 8Gateway Preparatory Academy 10The Steve Hodson Classic: More Than a Game 12

Payback for Champions 13

Table of ConTEnTs

On The Cover:Cedar Breaks National Monument

Health & WellnessCelebrate Benchmarks Along the Way 20The Skinny on Self-Acceptance 21Just Breathe 22Knee Replacements 24Discovering Hope in Mental Illness 26Food Allergies 101 28

Cultural ArtsRestaurant Review: Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 14From Bard to Baaa? The Arts are Alive and Well in Cedar City 15Play Ball... 16

DepartmentsFeatured Directory Listings 29Calendar of Events 30

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Meet our sTAFF

Advisory Board:Maile Wilson, Justin Jenkins,

Kelly Kendall, Dr. Jared DuPree, Scott Jolley and Alesha Sevy

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The publisher is not responsible for the accuracy of the articles in Cedar City Magazine. The information contained within has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. neither the publisher nor any other party assumes liability for loss or damage as a result of reliance on this material. Appropriate professional advice should be sought before making decisions. ©Copyright 2014.

outdoor Living Return to Red Cliffs 4Cycling Returns to Cedar City! 6

FamilyThe Mark of Motherhood 18Spring Cleaning Your Marriage 19

Terrin ParkerEditor

Terrin Parker is the editor of Cedar City Magazine and the associate editor of St. George Health and Wellness magazine. She a physical therapist from Cedar City, Utah, and graduated from Loma Linda University in California. Terrin has also enjoyed living in Denver, San Diego, and St. George and loves to surf, snowboard, write, travel, play the guitar, and spend time with her hus-band and their two young sons.

Stephen StewartManager

Steve Stewart is excited to be associated with the Cedar City Magazine as a found-ing partner and the executive director of this new community publication. He has 30 years experience as an entrepreneur and enjoys the challenge of bringing new ideas, services and products to the community. When not spending time in business he enjoys anything related to outdoors, church and family.

Randy LovellCreative Director

Randy Lovell is the creative director of the Cedar City Magazine. He is a native of Southern Utah with a Business Manage-ment / Marketing Degree from SUU. An en-trepreneur at heart, Randy has had various positions at the companies he has worked with. With his work he has traveled and worked in 38 states of our great country. Randy loves the outdoors, traveling, and spending time at the cabin with his wife and two children.

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By Randy Lovell

Red Cliffs conjures up memories for almost everyone who grew up or has spent any reasonable amount of time in Southern Utah. Like others, I have very fond memories of Red Cliffs. Our family returned to Southern Utah after being away for six years. Driving up and down the freeway I find myself gazing at the red cliffs and letting my mind reflect back to a simpler time, a time spent playing in the pool at the end of the Red Cliffs Trail, making s’mores in the picnic area after an afternoon hike, or spending nights on a father and son camp-out at the campground. Maybe it’s because I am getting older, but those times and memories are occupying a larger part of my mind.

Having spent many a spring afternoon hiking those trails and enjoying the sunshine, I wondered why it has been so long since we visited this tucked away little getaway; after all, these are some of the experiences and memories that gave me a great love and appreciation for this area we call Southern Utah. I asked myself why we haven’t ever taken our children to visit this amazing area.

I began to wonder what memories they have of growing up, and if they truly have an appreciation for the beautiful nature that surrounds us. I then started to rationalize that times have changed and we are busier now, things are different, and I started to feel a little better about my life, until a quote from Steven Covey came to mind: “We are all given the same 86,400 seconds in a day and 604,800 seconds

in a week and it is how we choose to spend them that makes the difference.” Wow, what a shock.

I realized that I was, as many are, guilty of living in the hustle and bustle of life and not taking the time to step outside and enjoy some of the many wonderful experiences that await us in the outdoors that surround us. From the red sands of Red Cliffs to the quaking aspens of Duck Creek, the serenity of sitting in a canoe on Navajo Lake to the beautiful vistas of Cedar Breaks. It’s all so close, yet so far away...

It was then that I promised myself that my life as I knew it would change. I would take the time to take my family “outside”: outside of cell phone range, outside of my office, and outside of the hustle and bustle that had become our lives. We would plan more family activities that didn’t include Netflix, Hulu or any of the 900 cable channels. (What happened to having four channels and a black and white TV, or laying on the living room floor listening to Paul James call BYU basketball with Kresimir Cosic?) We would let go of Wii and virtual realities and attempt to grasp the incredible world we live in--beginning with Red Cliffs.

I started to plan our first family activity. I remembered how to get to Red Cliffs, but I thought that, just for fun, I would google it on the Internet; after all, isn’t that what the Internet is for? I was surprised to find that the Red Cliffs that I knew had changed--it is better. It

Climbing Falls. Photo by Mark Wade, tourismdevelopment.com, dostgeorge.com, oculus media.

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is now part of the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. It made me feel good to know that future generations would be able to experience it as I had.

Red Cliffs now encompasses two wilderness areas and over a hundred miles of non-motorized trails crisscrossing the preserve. The trails range in elevation from of a low of 3,000 ft. to a high of 5,200 ft. It now offers everything from short day hikes to horseback and mountain biking trails. There is a great variety, as the trails range from deep sand to hefty boulders and slickrock. You can see everything from the remnants of a Virgin Anasazi habitation, to the pioneer home of Orson Adams, and even check out the Early Jurassic dinosaur tracks located on the Silver Reef Trail. I soon realized that this was going to take more than one day, but we would start with the trail that I remember best. The Red Cliffs Nature Trail.

To Plan your own get-away to the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area you can go to their website at http://www.redcliffsdesertreserve.com or to the U.S Department of Interior Bureau of Land Mangagement webiste at http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/st__george/recreation/day_use_areas/red_cliffs_recreation.html.

Photo by G. Scott Hansen, redcliffsdesertreserve.com.

By Cedar City Magazine Staff

This summer, The Festival City will be host to two of the premier cycling events in the state! The Rockwell Relay, which is one of the top amateur races in the state, will be in June and the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah professional cycling event will take place in August.

The Rockwell Relay, a 527 mile road bicycle relay, will pass through the heart of Cedar City for the fifth consecutive year on the morning of June 14th. Held annually the second weekend in June, the race is projected to have over 200 teams consisting of four riders each. The riders coming into Cedar City will be completing the tenth leg from Duck Creek to Main Street Park. By the time the teams reach Cedar City they will have completed 435 miles of the 527 mile race, having started in Moab the previous morning. They will then pass the “baton” to a teammate who will continue on to Enterprise for the next exchange and the start of the final leg to St. George.

The participants in this annual event range from top amateur cyclists seeking a category win or course record, to weekend warriors seeking to finish before the time cut. These cyclists are supported by at least one vehicle, and Cedar City is a popular refueling and breakfast spot for the teams.

Though the race continues to grow each year, the unique relay


format and the extended distances minimize the race related traffic on local roads at any given time. Additionally, no road closures are anticipated and riders are required to follow all traffic laws and signals.

Please watch for this exciting event and cheer for these riders if you see them on the road! For more information, please visit www.rockwellrelay.com

The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah professional cycling event will broaden its geographical footprint to twelve host cities and venues across two western states, and includes seven full days of racing. The tenth anniversary of the race will extend from the red rock spires of Cedar City in Southern Utah to the peaks of the Uinta Mountains outside Evanston, Wyoming.

The 2014 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah will take place August 4-10, sanctioned by both USA Cycling and the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale). Known as “America’s Toughest Stage Race™,” the Tour of Utah features more than 600 miles of racing and 38,000 feet of climbing. The Tour of Utah continues to be sanctioned by the UCI as one of the top professional cycling events in North America, a 2.1-rated UCI American Tour stage race.

Last year Cedar City hosted the finish line for Stage One and

CyclingReturns to Cedar City!


this year, The Festival City will host the overall start of the race on Monday August 4th, as well as the finish for Stage One. The city will also host all pre-race festivities on the weekend, such as the Team Presentation Event.

The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah continues to be free to all spectators, making professional cycling one of the most unique professional sports in the world today. More information about the Tour of Utah and its partners can be found by visiting www.tourofutah.com, as well as social channels Facebook (tourofutah), Twitter (thetourofutah), and Instagram (thetourofutah).

Photos courtesy of LeAnna Stewart of the Rockwell Relay.


By Jill Peterson

It was 8 a.m. on a brisk November morning when Merrill Peterson arrived at Christensen’s Department Store in Cedar City, Utah. The streets were quiet; Merrill had been working for the Christensen brothers: Alton, McKay and George in the Salina, Utah store. The Cedar City store had opened its doors in 1955 and had been operating for about two years but was still unprofitable. That morning Merrill met the Christensen brothers at the Cedar City location and was hired as the new manager, handed the keys to the 5,000 square

Historical Beginnings:

ChRistensen’sfoot building and given one year to turn the business around and have it running in the black.

It was 1957 and downtown Main Street was full and thriving. There were stores for women, men, shoe stores, three drugstores, a theater and a barbershop. Saturdays were full of activity; women got dressed up and came out shopping with their friends and families, their heels clicking on the wooden floors. Customers stopped in at the drugstores for candy and soda and enjoyed chance meetings

with their friends and neighbors. There were matinees for the kids and a feeling of excitement, community, and loyalty. People were happy. This was their beautiful city; it was what they had, and it seemed to be enough. Merrill’s salary was $300 a month and the average employees took home 75 cents an hour. Store hours were 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays. Business soon picked up, and that first year passed quickly. Merrill’s family and Christensen’s Department Store was here to stay.


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Fast forward thirty years: The opportunity came for Christensen’s to move away from downtown and into the Cedar South Mall. This move more than doubled the store’s square footage. Now with 11,000 square feet of carpeted selling space, Christensen’s could pick up some of the newer lines customers had been asking for. Though Levi was a household name and everyone wore them, society was becoming more mobile, and customers were traveling out of town more and more and wanting new choices and variety. Christensen’s tried to fill that need and began to purchase more apparel from companies influenced by the west coast, and store hours were extended to 7 p.m. Cedar City was growing and the economy was good in 1985.

Just ten years later the opportunity came again to move and acquire more selling space. This time a new store was added on to the Cedar South Mall doubling selling space once again. Merrill’s son Ivan Peterson had taken over the family business, and in the spring of 1995 Christensen’s held another Grand Opening with 22,000 square feet of selling space, an Estee Lauder cosmetic and fragrance counter, and 22 employees. Store hours were extended to 8 p.m., and Christensen’s was open most holidays, but still closed on Sundays. Business was better than ever and the future looked promising!

Now it is 2014, and there have been some ups and downs, but one thing that has remained a constant since the day Merrill came to town 57 years ago, is the good feeling in the community. Confidence is returning and sales figures are creeping upward again. Christensen’s attributes their longevity in Cedar City to the continued loyalty, confidence and support of the people of this community, and the high quality associates who have worked with them over the years.

Gateway Preparatory Academy is a Public Montessori Charter School. Gateway offers the vision, skills and independence present in the Montessori philosophy, as well as the high standards, accountability and resources of Utah Public Schools. Our academic program is rooted in the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori. This method of education challenges the student individually in a safe and nurturing environment. Students are guided in the development of self-discipline, self-direction, self-confidence, cooperation and responsibility. Children are encouraged to become independent learners, to use critical thinking skills and to become problem solvers.

“Education is a natural process carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.” – Maria Montessori

What is Montessori?Montessori is an approach to education which guides children

through a “voyage of discovery”.Maria Montessori developed a vast array of specifically designed

educational materials that are introduced to the child by Montessori trained teachers. The environment promotes personal responsibility, freedom of choice, problem solving skills, self-esteem, love and respect.

Basic to the Montessori Philosophy is the concept that children are motivated from within by a natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge. The goal of the Montessori Method is to cultivate the child’s own intrinsic desire to learn. This is achieved within the specially prepared classroom environment.

Montessori believed that learning takes place through the senses. Students learn by manipulating materials and interacting with others. These meaningful concrete experiences are precursors to the understanding of abstract ideas. Each student is treated with respect, and individual skills and interests are acknowledged.

Learning by doing, order and freedom to choose are advocated in Dr. Montessori’s principles. Dr. Montessori advocated that students should learn by doing and have the freedom to choose their work in an orderly environment.

“Within the Child lies the fate of the Future.” – Maria Montessori

Montessori is an approach to teaching children that is based on several decades of research regarding children’s cognitive, neurological and emotional development.

One important difference between what Montessori education offers the child and what is offered by many of today’s programs is that Montessori education helps the young child to learn how to learn.

Research is very clear that young children learn by observing and manipulating their environment, not through textbooks and workbook exercises. The Montessori materials give the child concrete sensorial experiences that are the basis for later abstract concepts. These experiences become the foundation for a lifetime of understanding.

Key Points:• Montessori schools begin with a deep respect for children as

unique individuals. There is a deep concern for the social & emotional development of each child.



• Montessori consciously teaches children to be kind and peaceful.

• Montessori classrooms are bright and exciting environments for learning.

• Montessori students are taught to manage their communities and develop leadership skills and independence.

• Learning is not focused on rote drill and memorization. The goal is to develop students who really understand the concepts.

• Montessori students learn through hands-on experiences, investigation, and research.

• Montessori challenges and sets high goals for all children.• Students develop self-discipline and an internal sense of

purpose and motivation.• Students learn to care about others through community

service.• Students learn not to be afraid of making mistakes; they come

to see their mistakes as natural steps in the learning process.Montessori students learn to collaborate and work together in

learning and on major projects. They strive for their personal best, rather than compete against one another for the highest grade in their class. Parents are recognized as the child’s first and most important teacher; therefore, they are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education. Visits to the classroom are welcome and parents are invited to share their talents, knowledge, and interests with the students. Gateway Academy parents, teachers, and children work together as a community of learners.

Montessori in the Kindergarten YearGateway Academy now offers full-day kindergarten as well as

the traditional half-day program. The longer class sessions provide teachers more time to go over the required academics as well as the social skills children need to learn as they begin their school years. Gateway teachers will still touch on those academic subjects and social skills in the half-day program, but in an abbreviated manner.

The Montessori Method of teaching exposes children to subjects such as botany, zoology and geography, even at the kindergarten level; it is very hands-on.

As Gateway students advance through grade levels, more in-depth knowledge is added to the lessons they learned as kindergartners. Additionally, when students learn subject matter in a Montessori environment, they focus on each until they have mastered it. Then, they move on to the next lesson in the sequence.

For more information please visit gpacharter.org or call 435-867-5558. Sources: Midland Montessori School, Midland, TX, and Tim Seldin, President of The Montessori Foundation.

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The Steve Hodson Classic:More Than a Game By Alex Huxford

Every year since 2010, the week after Christmas and just before the beginning of a new year, Cedar City is host to the Steve Hodson Cancer Classic. It is common for high school teams to travel, stay, and play three games during this holiday week. What is uncommon, however, is the Steve Hodson Cancer Classic.

This high school basketball tournament serves a greater purpose than simply tune-up games for players, coaches, and fans. This event, five years running, has raised $36,000 for local individuals and families afflicted by cancer, the same disease that took its namesake, Coach Steve Hodson. In its first year, then spearheaded by former Canyon View athletic director and current girls basketball coach Kim Blackner, The Classic raised over $2,000. Since then it has has grown in appeal as a community event and has raised an additional $34,000 for families in this community afflicted by cancer. This year over $8,000 went to Lori Myers, a Cedar High graduate, single mother of four, who has stage IV breast cancer.

Coach Steve Hodson died on November 3, 2008 of multiple myeloma. He is survived by his wife Suzy, three daughters, Annie, Summer, and Kristy, and ten grandchildren. As a high

school basketball coach, Steve Hodson’s teams won four state championships between the years of 1994-2006 (two at Cedar High, and two at Canyon View High). Coach Hodson was also the first athletic director to serve at Canyon View and had a hand in the design of the school and athletic facilities. His influence cut a much wider swath than simply basketball, however, and he was known and loved by many as a teacher, a father, and a friend.

The tournament is currently hosted by the collective efforts of personnel and facility members of Canyon View and Cedar High Schools. The school athletic directors, Jim Langford of Canyon View and Danny Lewis of Cedar High, manage the event. They organize ticket takers, concessions, game management, hospitality rooms, game officials, custodial staff, and much more. All of this is done by willing volunteers, and all of the proceeds go directly to an individual or family in need. Much of this volunteer work is done by teachers and staff of both high schools, parents of players from both boys and girls teams, and team members themselves.

Suzy Hodson, wife of the late Steve Hodson, is a common fixture at the event and can often be seen running the game clock

Photos by Kim Hansen


The Steve Hodson Classic:Payback for ChampionsBy Robby Robinson

Ask any official why they continue to officiate well into their seventies and you will find a simple answer – to pay the sport back for what it has given to them. Ask any fan why they attend games even after their children graduate, and you will find a similar answer – to pay the sport back for what it has given to their children. Talk to any Canyon View Falcon who works for free every December, and you will find a person who wants to give back to a sport, or more specifically a person, who has meant so much in their lives.

I never knew Steve Hodson, the man for whom this tournament began, but every day in the gym I see his banner proudly displayed, and when I asked who he was, everyone replies, “a great coach, but probably more importantly, a great man.” In our culture today, we can’t have enough “great men,”

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so the Canyon View community began a basketball tournament several years ago, to not only honor this great coach, but to “play it forward” and give back all the proceeds to a family or families.

Athletic Director, Jim Langford, basketball coaches, Kim Blackner and Robby Potter, Principal Rich Neilson, former basketball coaches, Brad Lambeth and many, many more have dedicated three days to putting on one of the most respected basketball tournaments in the state of Utah, and what a success it has been! For the past several years, anywhere from $7000 to $14,000 has been given back to families that deal with the same demon that killed Coach Hodson – cancer.

If it were money alone that mattered, the spirit of the gym would seem empty, but as

I spent the first of hopefully several years to come in Canyon View, I saw janitors with smiles on their faces as they spent extra hours donating their time. I saw teachers who I rarely see each day in school volunteer to take tickets. I saw a community come alive in the living reality of “giving” and I was almost ashamed that I never got to know the man himself.

When a community can give back not only time, but a piece of their hearts, then that community only benefits from the giving. I do not know any of the recipients, but I’m sure Coach Hodson would be thankful to the community for giving back to those individuals and families what he gave the athletes he coached, and from what I can guess, he gave everything he had. Those kind of men, those kind of tournaments, and those kind of communities are the kind that should be in every state, but only Southern Utah and Canyon View High School can lay claim to the Steve Hodson Classic.

Robby Robinson is in his first year as a PE teacher and coach at Canyon View High School.

or stocking the hospitality room. Her granddaughter, Roslyn, sang the national anthem at more than one game. “The people of this community were so supportive and generous when Steve was fighting cancer,” says Suzy. “We are so glad to be included in ‘The Classic’ and to help give back. It’s much more than the financial aid; it’s acknowledging that people are aware of the struggles folks face and that we care.”

Those who were in attendance January 24th when Canyon View played host to Cedar High were able to witness first hand “the struggles folks face” as Lori Myers was presented a check at half-time by Kim Blackner and Canyon View boy’s coach, Rob Potter. Much thanks to those who have donated their time and effort to this great cause. To learn more about The Classic and how to volunteer for next year’s event, go to: http://shcc.ironk12.org.

Alex Huxford is in his sixth year as an English teacher and coach at Canyon View High School.

By Robby Robinson

Ask any official why they continue to officiate well into their seventies and you will find a simple answer – to pay the sport back for what it has given to them. Ask any fan why they attend games even after their children graduate, and you will find a similar answer – to pay the sport back for what it has given to their children. Talk to any Canyon View Falcon who works for free every December, and you will find a person who wants to give back to a sport, or more specifically a person, who has meant so much in their lives.

I never knew Steve Hodson, the man for whom this tournament began, but every day in the gym I see his banner proudly displayed, and when I asked who he was, everyone replies, “a great coach, but probably more importantly, a great man.” In our culture today, we can’t have enough “great men,”

so the Canyon View community began a basketball tournament several years ago, to not only honor this great coach, but to “play it forward” and give back all the proceeds to a family or families.

Athletic Director, Jim Langford, basketball coaches, Kim Blackner and Robby Potter, Principal Rich Neilson, former basketball coaches, Brad Lambeth and many, many more have dedicated three days to putting on one of the most respected basketball tournaments in the state of Utah, and what a success it has been! For the past several years, anywhere from $7000 to $14,000 has been given back to families that deal with the same demon that killed Coach Hodson – cancer.

If it were money alone that mattered, the spirit of the gym would seem empty, but as

I spent the first of hopefully several years to come in Canyon View, I saw janitors with smiles on their faces as they spent extra hours donating their time. I saw teachers who I rarely see each day in school volunteer to take tickets. I saw a community come alive in the living reality of “giving” and I was almost ashamed that I never got to know the man himself.

When a community can give back not only time, but a piece of their hearts, then that community only benefits from the giving. I do not know any of the recipients, but I’m sure Coach Hodson would be thankful to the community for giving back to those individuals and families what he gave the athletes he coached, and from what I can guess, he gave everything he had. Those kind of men, those kind of tournaments, and those kind of communities are the kind that should be in every state, but only Southern Utah and Canyon View High School can lay claim to the Steve Hodson Classic.

Robby Robinson is in his first year as a PE teacher and coach at Canyon View High School.

The Steve Hodson Classic:Payback for Champions


By Terrin Parker

In the midst of a whirlwind of chaos, surrounded by boxes and with no cooking space (or time), I phoned up John Roseborough, co-owner of Sweet Basil Thai in Cedar City to order take-out Thai. I normally dine in at Sweet Basil because I enjoy the openness of the restaurant, the convenient location in the Providence shopping area, and the warm smile that John serves with every meal. This time, however, I was in the middle of a move to Cincinnati and rocking the hot pink sweats, a dirty t-shirt, and a messy high bun-- a look I try to keep behind the walls of my own home. My mom and her husband were in town helping me out, and were quick to agree on Sweet Basil for dinner.

I ventured from my traditional favorite, Panang curry, to try their Masman curry. They always cater the level of “heat” to the customers palate. I like mine somewhere in the middle of the spice-o-meter, so I asked for a five. Not so hot it overpowers the delicate balance of spices in the curry, but hot enough to rival my pink sweats. A five gives me a nice flavor rush, without the tears. The Masman has the familiar coconut curry taste with a nutty undertone that was really fantastic, though I think the Panang is still my fav. I could eat it everyday and my taste buds would never get bored.

My mom stuck with her favorite, the Tom Kar Gai soup, which is made with coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, chile paste and love. She likes it because it is satiating, smooth, and packed with fresh warm flavor that is filling without leaving her overly stuffed.

Her husband, a vegetarian, ordered the sweet and sour dinner packed with delicious fresh veggies coated in a unique sweet and savory sauce over sticky white rice. We also had the spring rolls, which were like little pockets of deliciousness deep fried to a golden crisp. I recommend dipping them in the sweet and sour sauce. I have tried many of their other appetizers in the past, and have loved them all!

The three of us enjoyed our fare very much, sharing the generous portions with one another. When something is really good,

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you want to share it! Sweet Basil makes sure there is plenty to go around, and for a very reasonable price.

I stopped by the restaurant to chat with John a few days later. When I asked about the history of Sweet Basil, he smiled and replied wittily, “You mean how does an old white guy open a Thai restaurant?” He went on to explain that his wife, Usa (who is Thai) was in St. George visiting a friend when he met her seven years ago, and three months later they were married. That friend was the original chef of Benja’s (Thai restaurant) in St. George, and after getting married, John and Usa decided they wanted to open a restaurant of their own. They heard about a Thai restaurant closing in North Carolina, and decided to go look at the equipment and supplies. They made an offer, which was accepted, and loaded everything on a truck to haul it back. “It was our honeymoon,” he jokes, recalling the six days it took them to drive back to Southern Utah with their supplies. They originally considered opening in St. George, but decided to settle in Cedar City instead. John took on a business partner and chef, Jarucha Sudsri, and they opened up Sweet Basil Thai in Cedar City just over four years ago.

Cedar City welcomed them with open arms, and when word got out, people came rushing in. The place was full, with lines of customers flowing out the front door waiting to get a taste. Business has remained quite busy; they get a large crowd in the summer during the Utah Shakespeare Festival. “A lot of the people that come from other parts of the country or the world, where Thai food is more common, are pleased to find a Thai restaurant in Cedar City” John says. “One guy was waxing very poetic and said we have the best Thai food in the Western U.S. and Canada,” John chuckles humbly, obviously feeling the compliment was exaggerated. When asked what makes his food worthy of such high praise, he explains that the taste is very authentic. They get many of the spices that crown their dishes from authentic Thai vendors, to make sure the taste is right, and their skilled chefs perfect the blends to create an authentic Thai experience.

No matter what number you take your dish on the spice-o-meter, there is no argument that Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine is the number one Thai restaurant in Cedar City, and according to some, the continent. Even if it had competition, with mouth-watering appetizers, curries, and soups like Sweet Basil concocts, they would likely beat out the competition.

Dine in at 1322 S. Providence Center Dr., or call (435) 865-5937 for take-out. And to make it easy, their menu is in the Cedar City Phone Book.

Ever wonder how Cedar City has been dubbed “Festival City, USA”? It is the value of and the continued support of everyone in the community to the arts. The varied and constant calendar of festivals and events, ranging from the quirky to the fantastic has earned the city the name “Festival City, USA”.

Although most well-known for the Tony Award winning, Utah Shakespeare Festival (www.Bard.org ), there is so much more to the city. Cedar City plays host to a range of different festivals throughout the year from the Renaissance Faire, Great American Stampede, Neil Simon Festival, Rodeos and Pow Wows, Art Festivals, Groovefest Music Festival to the Livestock and Heritage Festival. These festivals keep the “Festival City, USA” vibrant and alive.

You can turn to future pages of the Cedar City magazine for more indepth articles on these festivals and events as they happen, and for a full calendar of events and festivals you can visit scenicsouthernutah.com, your “Access to Adventure” at: http://www.scenicsouthernutah.com/events_news/calendar/month.php.

1. Cedar City Music Arts www.cedarcitymusicarts.org Box Office - Heritage Center and Festival Hall 105 North 100 East, Cedar City, (435) 865-2896. www.heritagectr.org

2. Cedar City Junior Ballet www.cedarcityjuniorballet.org Box Office - Heritage Center and Festival Hall 105 North 100 East, Cedar City, (435) 865-2896. www.heritagectr.org

3. Cedar Valley Community Theatre www.cedartheatre.org Box Office - Heritage Center and Festival Hall 105 North 100 East, Cedar City, (435) 865-2896. www.heritagectr.org

4. Aladdin Theatre Parowan 57 North Main Street, Parowan. (435) 477-9022 www.parowan.org

5. Orchestra of Southern Utah www.orchestraofsouthernutah.org Box Office - Heritage Center and Festival Hall 105 North 100 East, Cedar City, (435) 865-2896. www.heritagectr.org

6. Heritage Center 105 North 100 East, Cedar City. (435) 865-2896. www.heritagectr.org

7. Artisan’s Gallery 94 W. University Blvd., Cedar City. (435) 586-4850 www.cedarcityartisans.com

8. gallery GALA 63 W University Blvd., Cedar City. (435) 865-7776 www.gallerygala.com

9. Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery Located on the ground floor in the Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center building on the east end of the beautiful Southern Utah University campus. Free Admission. (435) 586-5432 or www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery/

10. Veteran’s Park Located on the corner of 200 East and Freedom Blvd. (200 North). Free to the public. www.cedarcity.org/250/ Veterans-Park

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By Randy Lovell

The cold days of winter are waning, the days are getting longer and the fresh smell of cut green grass is in the air. It couldn’t be too far off. It is time to dust off the old glove, put another coat of oil on it, dig out that old bucket of balls and make sure that the bats are ready to go. No, it won’t be long now, it will be here before we know it..........Opening Day is just around the corner.

Tryouts are over and the players have been drafted; teams have been put together by an astute front office team of coaches, managers, dads and moms and spring practices have begun. Surely this would be the year, we WILL BE the CHAMPIONS. Everywhere baseball and softball athletes of all ages, are waiting to hear those two incredible words ...PLAY BALL! Two simple words that mean we made it, we made it through another winter, we made it through the off season and we are back.

Baseball is back; it doesn’t matter if you are 6 years old in your first T-ball game or are starting for the San Francisco Giants. It doesn’t matter if it is Brad’s Food Hut getting ready for their opener with KB Express or the New York Yankees getting ready to do battle with their arch nemesis the Boston Red Sox. It doesn’t matter if it is played at our own Little League Baseball Complex or at Dodger Stadium. It doesn’t matter if it is a Dodger Dog from a vendor or a cookie from Mom’s cooler. It is baseball after all!

Summer is here and just like cities and towns across the country, Cedar City joins in the celebration, the celebration of the game, simply known as “America’s Pastime”. The “Festival City” enjoys a long and storied relationship with America’s Pastime. A heritage of hard work, success and support for its Little League. From winning championships to hosting tournaments, Little League has always been a part of the summer experience in Southern Utah, tucked

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somewhere between the Shakespeare Festival, family vacations and scout camp.

Little League is more than just about baseball. It’s about life skills; it is about dedication, hard work, commitment, and

being part of a team. It

builds players’ confidence in general, as well as creating lasting memories for everyone. On any given night, siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends can all be found cheering on their favorite team.

Our local Cedar American and Cedar National League teams are part of the largest youth sports organization in the world. Little League with their motto “Courage, Character and Loyalty”, offers baseball and softball for children ages 4-18. There are nearly 2.6 million players in Little League Baseball worldwide, including both boys and girls. There are 400,000 registered in softball (also including both boys and girls).

As with all sports seasons, the questions of opening day remain the same. “What will the 2014 Boys of Summer bring to the Festival City this year?”

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Sideline SuggeStionS (10 things Kids Say they

don’t Want their Parents to do)By Darrell J. Burnett, Ph.D.

1. don’t yell out instructions. During the game I’m try-ing to concentrate on what the coach says and working on what I’ve been practicing. It’s easier for me to do my best if you save instructions and reminders for practice or just before the game.

2. don’t put down the officials. This embarrasses me and I sometimes wonder whether the official is going to be tougher on me because my parents yell.

3. don’t yell at me in public. It will just make things worse because I’ll be upset, embarrassed, or wor-ried that you’re going to yell at me the next time I do something “wrong.”

4. don’t yell at the coach. When you yell about who gets to play what position, it just stirs things up and takes away from the fun.

5. don’t put down my teammates. Don’t make put-down remarks about any of my teammates who make mistakes. It takes away from our team spirit.

6. don’t put down the other team. When you do this you’re not giving us a very good example of sportsman-ship so we get mixed messages about being “good sports.”

7. don’t lose your cool. I love to see you excited about the game, but there’s no reason to get so upset that you lose your temper! It’s our game and all the attention is supposed to be on us.

8. don’t lecture me about mistakes after the game. Those rides home in the car after the game are not a good time for lectures about how I messed up -- I already feel bad. We can talk later, but please stay calm, and don’t forget to mention things I did well during game!

9. don’t forget how to laugh and have fun. Sometimes it’s hard for me to relax and have fun during the game when I look over and see you so tense and worried.

10. don’t forget that it’s just a game! Odds are, I’m not going to make a career out of playing sports. I know I may get upset if we lose, but I also know that I’m usually feeling better after we go get a pizza. I need to be reminded sometimes that it’s just a game.

(From Playbook for Kids: a Parent’s guide to Help Kids get the Most out of sports. the gatorade company)

• Will the two time Utah State Champion (2012 and 2013) Cedar National Junior League Baseball team add a third straight championship?

• Will the 2012 Utah State Cedar National Major League Champions return to claim a second championship?

• Will the 2013 Utah State Cedar National Junior League Softball Champions add a second straight cham pion ship?

• Will the Cedar American League return to form and send a team to the Regional Little League Tournament?

Only time will tell....... So, make your plans, pack your coolers and get ready to spend an enjoyable evening or two at the ballpark this summer.. To get schedules and all the information you need to cheer on your favorite team this summer, please go to:Cedar national league:http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=cedarnationalCedar American league:http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=call&sid=903813603

And remember....Opening Day is just around the corner.

Sideline SuggeStionS (10 things Kids Say they

don’t Want their Parents to do)By Darrell J. Burnett, Ph.D.

1. don’t yell out instructions. During the game I’m try-ing to concentrate on what the coach says and working on what I’ve been practicing. It’s easier for me to do my best if you save instructions and reminders for practice or just before the game.

2. don’t put down the officials. This embarrasses me and I sometimes wonder whether the official is going to be tougher on me because my parents yell.

3. don’t yell at me in public. It will just make things worse because I’ll be upset, embarrassed, or wor-ried that you’re going to yell at me the next time I do something “wrong.”

4. don’t yell at the coach. When you yell about who gets to play what position, it just stirs things up and takes away from the fun.

5. don’t put down my teammates. Don’t make put-down remarks about any of my teammates who make mistakes. It takes away from our team spirit.

6. don’t put down the other team. When you do this you’re not giving us a very good example of sportsman-ship so we get mixed messages about being “good sports.”

7. don’t lose your cool. I love to see you excited about the game, but there’s no reason to get so upset that you lose your temper! It’s our game and all the attention is supposed to be on us.

8. don’t lecture me about mistakes after the game. Those rides home in the car after the game are not a good time for lectures about how I messed up -- I already feel bad. We can talk later, but please stay calm, and don’t forget to mention things I did well during game!

9. don’t forget how to laugh and have fun. Sometimes it’s hard for me to relax and have fun during the game when I look over and see you so tense and worried.

10. don’t forget that it’s just a game! Odds are, I’m not going to make a career out of playing sports. I know I may get upset if we lose, but I also know that I’m usually feeling better after we go get a pizza. I need to be reminded sometimes that it’s just a game.

(From Playbook for Kids: a Parent’s guide to Help Kids get the Most out of sports. the gatorade company)

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the Mark of

M o t h e R h o o dBy Terrin Parker

Being pregnant is awesome... and awful. Awesome, because you realize what an amazing experience and gift it is to create life; to know that inside of you is a developing human being with great potential. Awful, because though this realization is precious and priceless, there are moments when you feel like you are paying a very high price. You have physical, psychological, and emotional pains that only fuel your low self-esteem at a time when you should be feeling invincible because of this seemingly superhuman event you are taking part in. You love the connection you feel to this little person growing inside you, but hate the disconnect you feel to the person who once wore skinny jeans and could see her toes without a mirror.

It is this duality of circumstance, this state of awfully awesome awareness, that spurs our stamina and refines our resilience so that in that final moment, when we are bringing another person into the world, we have the strength to endure. In that moment, after the final push, when we are soaked with tears and sweat and blood and we are handed this brand new being that was moments ago a part of us, we ourselves become a new being. A mother. Whether for the first time or the fifth, we are enlightened anew to who we really are, and what we are really capable of. It’s in that moment that we wonder why or how we could ever think of ourselves as anything less than god-like. The stretch marks don’t matter. The pain doesn’t hurt. The trauma we have endured, though undeniable, becomes insignificant when compared to the greatness that has just been revealed in us.

I’m not saying it all becomes a carnival ride after that, unless you’re talking about the kind that flips you upside down and spins

you around until you are screaming for someone to let you off. It is not always fun, and hardly ever easy. Some days the best you can do is not give up, but life always allows you moments of clarity to carry you through; quiet moments when you snuggle this precious little person close to you, watching him slumber, feeling like the love you have for this little soul is radiating from your heart and setting the room on fire. Ten or twenty or two minutes later this same little precious package is screaming like a banshee, depriving you of sleep to the point that you could stroll onto the set of The Walking Dead and pass for an extra... but those buoying moments of peace and clarity always return.

Those brief moments merge into minutes and months, and soon you forget the day-to-day details and only remember the feelings. The love. Because though stains fade, bottles get boxed up, and your old, elusive amigo “sleep” does eventually find you, the love never leaves you. It only grows with time, and expands with each experience--good or bad. Motherhood is many things, but despite what society or Pinterest or Facebook tells you, it is not the pounds you’ve packed on, the photos you’ve “pinned,” the loads you’ve laundered or breads you’ve baked; it’s really only one thing: It’s the legacy of love you leave in the hearts of your children. The true mark of a mother is most vividly displayed in the souls of those she took part in creating. Remember that next time you burn dinner, stay in your sweats all day, or leave a dish in the sink overnight. If your child is happy, if you see love in their eyes reflecting back at you over a charred casserole, consider yourself an amazing mom. And maybe order a pizza.

About the AuthorTerrin Parker is a writer, physical therapist and a Cedar City native. She graduated from Loma Linda University in California, and has lived in Cedar City, Denver, San Diego and St. George. She loves to surf, snowboard, write, travel, play the guitar and spend time with her husband and their two young sons.


By Chad Olson, LMFT

When I was growing up, I knew that every spring at the Olson household we would have a major cleaning session. It was time to dejunk, get organized and deep clean for the coming year because the house and yard tended to get neglected during the long winter. As I reflect upon those “spring cleanings,” it was not an event I really looked forward to; in fact, I dreaded all the work. Yet, if I am honest with myself – there was something satisfying about working hard to get organized and make things look good again. These experiences have always reminded me that spring is a wonderful time of year because it’s symbolic of new life and rejuvenation.

Because of this, spring can be an excellent opportunity to reflect on one of the most important relationships people experience during this life –their marriage. Because of “long winters” that occur at various times in marriage, there is value in taking time with your spouse to do a marital spring cleaning. Sometimes when my parents asked me to complete a big project during spring cleaning, it seemed overwhelming and I didn’t even know where to start. My parents would then help break down the bigger picture into smaller parts which made it possible for me to eventually complete the whole task. If you feel overwhelmed by the prospect of analyzing your whole marriage, consider the following suggestions to start the cleaning. You may even want to share with your spouse these ideas or ideas of your own that would be helpful for your own personal marital spring cleaning.

First, I would suggest that you take some time as a couple to look through your wedding album or watch your wedding video. As couples reflect upon their wedding, they start to remember the reasons why they decided to get married in the first place. They can think about everything they did in their dating and courtship that made their relationship strong! Relationships are governed by laws and it will come as no surprise that couples who spend time together talking and doing fun things together are more attracted to each other. On the other hand, that same law states that for couples who neglect doing the fun things they did during dating and courtship, their relationship gets stale and mundane. I realize that life gets busier after the wedding with careers, children, and challenges, yet couples who want to keep their relationship fresh will make time to do the things that made them fall in love with each other in the first place! So, get that photo album out and remind yourselves of that deep attraction you once had!

The next suggestion is to improve the friendship with your spouse. Research from the Gallup Organization indicates that a couple’s friendship could account for 70% of overall marital satisfaction. In fact, the emotional intimacy that a married couple shares is five times more important than their physical intimacy. This research is in line with other research studies asking happily married couples who have been together for over thirty years what they attribute their marital happiness to. The number one response was their friendship. It seems simple, but friendships require time and effort. So what makes a good friend? Simple qualities such as thoughtfulness and showing appreciation are a good start. Try to remember the little

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things throughout the day that your spouse is involved with and ask how they went. Make birthdays, anniversaries and holidays special by doing little things that remind your spouse they are your best friend. A true friend is loyal, fiercely loyal! A genuine friendship is also based on principles of reciprocity – wherein both spouses are contributing and the result is mutually beneficial.

Consider the following quote from a well-respected ecclesiastical leader, Marlin K. Jensen: “Friendship is … a vital and wonderful part of courtship and marriage. A relationship between a man and a woman that begins with friendship and then ripens into romance and eventually marriage will usually become an enduring, eternal friendship. Nothing is more inspiring in today’s world of easily dissolved marriages than to observe a husband and wife quietly appreciating and enjoying each other’s friendship year in and year out as they experience together the blessings and trials of mortality.”

Remember that even though spring cleaning can seem a little daunting, it can be very satisfying as well! So, let’s get cleaning!

About the AuthorWith a Masters Degree from BYU, Chad Olson is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in helping couples and families reach their full potential.

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By Jeff Sherman

Your long term success is seeded in the rich soil of daily accomplishment. Discard any notion that success only happens “some day” when you become president, CEO, or principal of the company. Many people aim only for distant opportunities hoping that one day they will arrive. They discover later in life that the stepping stones to those opportunities were neglected day in and day out.

Life is an amazing journey full of dreams and ambitions. And you are in the driver’s seat! Because dreams are seldom realized without the fulfillment of short term goals, learn to enjoy reaching short term goals and celebrate benchmarks along the way.

Begin at once. Set a simple goal sure to brighten your day and write it down: “For the next 7 days I will make my bed each morning before leaving my room.” Next, accomplish the daily task associated with the goal. At the end of seven days, and at the fulfillment of that goal, celebrate! Get in the habit of celebrating smaller achievements. Then, stack those achievements toward your long range goal. It is rewarding. And it works.

Watch for ways to celebrate the successes of others. The more we

focus on success, both our own, and that of others, the more attainable success truly becomes! It is like swimming. Surround yourself in success and it will become second nature to you when you dive into it!

As you begin to enjoy excellent work, you will recognize excellent work more easily; you will shape your very future. Practice what I have mentioned. Perform today’s tasks excellently. Base them on your values. Never allow mediocrity to rob you of your valor. Stay true to the way your honorable parents raised you. Remember, you are unique! Age and circumstance do not shape destiny; you do. You are well on your way to “getting yourself out there” because you have confidence and verve and you persevere.

About the AuthorBelieving that “Beyond mediocrity dreams are found,” Jeffrey T. Sherman, Principal of ShermanSpeaks LLC is a public speaker and consultant utilizing a relationship-building blueprint to drive fledging companies and individuals to the next level: Defining 2.0™. www.ShermanSpeaks.com

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What if someone told you that the key to weight loss was in your thoughts and emotions, not so much your diet? You would probably think they were crazy. Well, call me crazy I guess, because that’s exactly what I’m telling you!

Society has taught us that losing weight is all about willpower and counting calories, so when somebody cheats on their diet, they are lacking self -control. This always ends with the person feeling guilty and disgusted, with the end result being weight gain instead of loss. This also furthers a person’s tendency toward self-loathing, which is the opposite of the self -love and acceptance that is needed.

When I work with a client, I help find and release blocks that they are carrying around subconsciously. Many times these blocks are a hindrance to their weight loss goals. For example, if a person is holding on to feelings of their weight being a protection, then they will sabotage any diet they try. They won’t have a clue why they are doing it, and will chalk it up to a lack of willpower. They will then go from one diet to another, thinking that they will someday find the right one for them. This frustrating cycle will repeat itself unless they come to the realization that there is something hidden within themselves

that is keeping success at bay. I have personally experienced this awful cycle myself, and have learned the importance of self -love, and its role in losing weight.

Thoughts affect our behaviors. These thoughts are

provoked by emotions, which have a powerful impact on the choices we make. So if we are carrying the negative emotions of rejection, humiliation, or abandonment, we will tend to eat accordingly: stuffing ourselves until we are ill, “inhaling” our food instead of chewing it, or the complete opposite – starving ourselves thin.

So what now, you ask. The following are some empowering actions I have incorporated into my business to help my clients conquer the weight loss quest once and for all! Some of these ideas come from my SimplyHealed training, and some I just recently found in a great book called, “Just Listen to Your Body and Eat,” which fully addresses the concept of honoring our bodies:

• Trade all negative self-talk with uplifting affirmations – instead of, “I never lose weight no matter what I do,” tell yourself, “My healthy body naturally aligns itself with its correct weight.”

• Address hormonal imbalances – these also have an emotional/subconscious origin, many times being an issue that runs in the family (hereditary).

• Recognize when you are being too hard on yourself, and work every day to love who you are right now. By caring for yourself, you will naturally want to eat better because you will honor who

you are, and will want to nourish your body (not just feed it).

• Keep a food journal for a period of time, where you list what you have eaten that day. Just observe, don’t judge. This will help you correlate the emotions that are tied to the eating. Eventually you will be able to recognize what is driving you to eat when you are not hungry, or grabbing for the junk food instead of a nourishing meal. (This is huge, because it will help you see the connection with every other aspect of your life – very empowering!)

Life is short. And precious. Learn to honor yourself so that your thoughts and feelings reflect this truth. Magical things will happen – you will enjoy healthier foods, desire physical activity, and experience an abundance of energy. The weight will then take care of itself gracefully and effortlessly.

I’ve been on a constant diet for the last

two decades. I’ve lost a total of 789

pounds. By all accounts, I should be

hanging from a charm bracelet.”

~Erma Bombeck

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About the AuthorBrigit Atkin – Brigit of Brightworks uses alternative healing methods to help improve the lives of others facing challenges and difficulties. She is certified in SimplyHealedTM method and was trained by founder Carolyn Cooper herself. For more information, visit www.brightworksbybrigit.com


By Niki Warner

The average person, at rest, breathes in 11,000 liters, (388 cubic feet) of air each day. Those who exercise consume even more. This means every month we breathe more than 1.5 times the volume of an Olympic sized swimming pool through our lungs. The quality of that air can have a profound effect on our health, mental clarity, and overall well-being. Mother Nature has provided the perfect solution for feeding our constant need for pure fresh air and that solution is PLANTS!

We all learned in school of the symbiotic nature of our carbon dioxide exchange with green growing things, and their continual replenishing of our oxygen supply. We’ve all observed someone’s face light up at seeing a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. We’ve all felt the relaxation that happens when we take in a deep breath of fragrant herbs or blossoms. The healthful benefits of plants touch us on every level. Their effects on our lives are physical, emotional, psychological, even spiritual. Intuitively humans seek out nature to restore their senses and recharge their batteries. The term for this attraction is biofilia, which literally means, “love of life or living systems.” Think about how important trees, grasses, shrubs, and flowers are to our enjoyment when we visit a park, play a round of golf, or hike in the mountains. Plant life is often the determining factor in whether a place is considered beautiful or not.

Unfortunately, most of us don’t get to spend the majority of our time in the great outdoors. What happens to the quality of our air when we spend most of our time inside? Does that affect our health and well-being? NASA scientist BC Wolverton said it perfectly, “Since man’s existence on Earth depends upon a life support system involving an intricate relationship with plants and their associated microorganisms, it should be obvious that when he attempts to isolate himself in tightly sealed buildings away from this ecological system, problems will arise…The answer to these problems is obvious. If man is to move into closed environments, on Earth or in space, he

must take along nature’s life support system.” Problems with indoor air quality can be insidious because they are largely invisible.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the following statement in relation to these invisible pollutants or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and their effect on indoor air quality. “VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors. VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products numbering in the thousands.”

The EPA also found levels of about a dozen common organic pollutants to be two to five times higher inside homes than outside, regardless of whether the homes were located in rural or highly industrial areas. In addition, to re-oxygenating the air we breathe plants actually “scrub” the air, filtering and cleaning harmful VOCs. They add humidity, release chemicals that reduce mold spores and bacteria in the ambient air, and neutralize free radicals. When rooms are properly planted* we can expect to enjoy not only the beauty that living things have to offer us, but the greater health benefits they provide. So go get your green on, and breathe easy!* “Properly Planted” for the sake of maximized air quality is 1 plant of a 10”pot size per 800 cubic ft.

About the AuthorNiki Warner is the CEO and Co-founder of Botanicals, Inc. She is a Master Gardener, 4th generation greenhouse grower and self-described plant geek. [email protected]

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“Since man’s existence on Earth depends upon a life support system involving an intricate relationship with plants and their associated microorganisms, it should be obvious that when he attempts to isolate himself in tightly sealed buildings away from this ecological system, problems will arise…The answer to these problems is obvious. If man is to move into closed environments, on Earth or in space, he must take along nature’s life support system.”

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Nearly three-quarters of a million Americans undergo total knee replacement surgery annually, according to the 2010 National Hospital Discharge Survey.

That’s a lot of artificial joints walking around! What’s more, replacement surgery is generally preceded by

months or years of pain. In fact, according to Dr. Robert Nakken of Intermountain Southern Utah Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Cedar City, one of the main indicators for knee replacement is “when pain is persistent and has not been relieved by other things such as arthritis medications and injections.”

“Arthritis is a wearing out process generally caused by a combination of the wear and tear of daily life, trauma, and genetics,” he continues. “We often think of it as build up because we see knobby or swollen joints, but it is actually a wearing out of cartilage that causes inflammation and pain. Medication to relieve the pain of arthritis usually treats that inflammatory reaction.”

According to Dr. Nakken, not all knees are created equal. “If compared to tires, some knees are genetically good for 100,000 miles, while others are only good for 30,000.” As a result, most knee replacement patients are in their 60s or 70s, but “we see a few in their 50s, and some people in their 80s and 90s can be candidates if they are otherwise healthy and active.”

While knee replacement is a one-time surgery, it is far from a single event. Dr. Nakken’s patients participate in an afternoon of joint camp prior to surgery, where they meet with the people who will help take care of them, see the individual rooms, have a pain management discussion, and check out the equipment that will keep their new

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knee moving continuously for the first few days after surgery.Surgery itself takes about an hour and a half, and is usually done

with spinal anesthesia and sedation – not general anesthetic. “Patients can expect a hospital stay of about two days,” says Dr. Nakken.

“Following surgery, rehab and recovery is very important in knee replacement,” he continues. “Patients begin walking with a walker the morning after surgery, and begin physical therapy while they are still in the hospital.” That rehab continues for several weeks as patients regain motion and strength, as well as confidence in walking.

“People are usually walking very well in a month, but can sometimes overlook the energy it takes to recover from surgery,” says Dr. Nakken. “They will come in and say ‘My knee is doing great and I’m doing well in therapy, but I’m tired.’ It takes a lot of energy to heal, and is normal to feel tired for a couple of months following surgery.”

Dr. Nakken says that the vast majority of people are very pleased with the results of their knee replacement surgery. “We’ve seen several advancements in recent years, including improved plastics used in the device, and much more precise instruments used to put the knee in place.” He points out that all of the latest advancements are available at Valley View Medical Center, where a new joint center will open this spring. “Sometimes patients are unsure of where they should go to have their knee replaced. They can feel confident that they will receive the most up-to-date procedures from a highly trained staff, and be provided personalized care right here at Intermountain Southern Utah Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Cedar City.”

For more information about Dr. Nakken and his practice, please call (435) 586-6962.

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By Brandi Braegger and Cedar City Magazine Staff

Along with May flowers, May also brings Mental Health Awareness Month to the forefront. Few medical topics are quite as misunderstood as mental illness. Chances are,

you know someone affected by a mild or severe form of mental illness or may even have personal experience. The stigma of mental illness has been around as long as it has remained misunderstood. Even now, the victims of these disorders often feel judged and blamed for their illnesses despite the evidence showing that mental illness is a disorder of the brain.

Scientists are discovering numerous physical and neurological differences among the brains of mentally healthy patients and mentally ill patients. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand how brain disorders manifest, and may attribute symptoms to poor character or bad behavior. For those suffering with these disorders, finding hope and help can feel like an unattainable dream. But there is hope – hope for treatment, recovery and finding support.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a grassroots mental health organization that advocates for access to services and treatment for those in need. NAMI Cedar City has begun support groups and classes for those afflicted with mental illness and for family

members and friends of people who struggle with these illnesses. The BRIDGES and Family-to-Family support

groups will be Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 at Southwest Behavioral Health Center at 245 East 680 South

(See NAMI Calendar for class dates). Connection is the name of the support group for people with

illnesses that include depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, bipolar,

schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and ADD/ADHD. The Family Support Group is for family and friends of loved ones who live with these disorders. Both groups have a structure that has the goal of leading members from feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of living with mental illness to gaining helpful problem solving advice from group facilitators and the group as a whole. Family members and those afflicted with an illness that are in recovery and are not in crisis are encouraged to attend to help support others who may currently be in crisis.

BRidgeS is the class for people who struggle with mental illnesses. Topics include information on the different mental illnesses, substance abuse and mental illness, helpful support, medications and the brain, problem management, communication, spirituality and mental health, healthy behaviors, and advocacy.

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FA M I LY T O FA M I LYB R I D G E SFREE 12-week course for fami-lies and friends of individuals who have a mental illness.

For more information call Brandi at 435.590.4541

Signs, symptoms, emotional stages, and family member ex-perience

Schizophrenia, major depres-sion and mania, dealing with critical periods

Subtypes of depression and bi-polar, panic disorder and OCD

Biology and new brain research

Problem solving workshop

Medication review

Empathy workshop—what it’s like to have a brain disorder

Communication skills workshop

Self-care and relative group experiences

Recovery

Advocacy

Review and class graduation Review and class graduation with a potluck dinner!

C O N N E C T I O N SThe Family Support Group is for family and friends of loved ones who live with these disorders.

For more information call Brandi at 435.590.4541

Connection is the name of the

support group for people with

illnesses that include depres-

sion, anxiety, OCD, PTSD,

eating disorders, personality

disorders, dissociative identi-

ty disorder, bipolar, schizo

phrenia, schizoaffective, and

ADD/ADHD.

Family members and those af-

flicted with an illness that are

in recovery and are not in

crisis are encouraged to attend

to help support others who

may currently be in crisis.

FREE 12-week recovery course that brings together people who live with mental illness to em-power each other with the tools to build bridges of recovery.

For more information call Rosie at 435.586.0536 or 435.590.0880 or Robert at 435.590.7749.

Foundation of BRIDGES, Emo-tional stages of recovery

Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder

Thought disorders: schizophre-nia, relapse prevention and recovery

Anxiety and further disorders

Dual recovery—Substance Abuse and Illness

Medications and the Brain

Problem Management

Communication

Advance Directives and other Advance Directives and other helpful support

Advocacy

Graduation

FREE Classes & Support | Thursday Nights at 7pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center | 245 E. 680 S. | Cedar City

Family-to-Family is the class for family members and friends of people diagnosed with a mental illness. Topics taught are similar to the BRIDGES course and also include classes on empathy, self-care, rehabilitation, and fighting stigma. Both classes last about 12 weeks and are free to attend.

NAMI Cedar City would like to emphasize the importance that education

and support have on eliminating the stigma that surrounds mental illness. As is stated each week in class and in support groups, “Remember, at NAMI, we know treatment works, recovery is possible, there is hope, and you are not alone!” Absolute confidentiality is maintained at every gathering to ensure that members feel safe to share their stories and feel the strength of community.

For more information on the Family Support Group, contact Robert at 435.590.7749. For more information on the Family-to-Family class, contact Rosie at 435.586.0536 or Robert at 435.590.7749. For more information on Connection Support Group and the BRIDGES class, call Brandi at 435.590.4541. For further details on mental illness and these programs, see websites NAMI.org and NAMIUT.org.

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By Emily Fonnesbeck RD, CD, CLT

If you or any of your children do not have food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, consider yourself lucky. These are very common among the general population, especially children.

Food AllergiesFood allergies often get the most attention. This type of

hypersensitivity involves the immune system and is characterized as the anaphylactic, throat swelling, need to go to the ER type of reaction.

Food SensitivitiesFood sensitivities also involve the immune system but their

reaction is usually delayed. It could take 2-4 days to notice symptoms, which make them hard to pinpoint. Symptoms include GI distress, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, joint and muscle aches and pain, migraines, headaches, fatigue, irritability, rashes, behavior changes, chronic sinusitis, chronic lung infections, brain fog…the list goes on and on.

Food IntolerancesFood intolerances do not involve the immune system. The most

common type of intolerance is lactose intolerance, which actually affects 75% of the world’s population. So if you suspect an issue with dairy, you might be right.

Common Food Allergens and SensitivitiesThe most common food allergens and sensitivities are to dairy, eggs,

soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts and seafood. Also of note but less common are citrus, tomatoes, corn and strawberries.

One approach would be to eliminate the top allergens and then introduce them one at a time to assess tolerance. This can be time consuming and tricky and I would recommend always working with a registered dietitian that is trained in food allergies/sensitivities to be sure your diet is nutritionally adequate.

Another approach would to be tested through an allergist or a certified LEAP therapist to pinpoint you or your child’s problematic foods.

Depending on what you find, here are some tips for avoiding the top allergens:

1. For nut and peanut allergies, try seeds instead. Although sesame seeds can often cross react, you can choose from sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds and hemp seeds. There are sunflower seed butters widely available that could easily replace peanut butter.

2. Many non-dairy milks are on the market today: almond milk, coconut milk, flax milk, rice milk, sunflower milk and oat milk just to name a few. Manufacturers of these products often sell non-dairy yogurts as well.

3. To replace eggs in baked goods, mix 1 tbsp flaxseed with 2.5 tbsp water and allow to gel. One egg = 1 tbsp flaxeed. Adjust according to your recipe.

4. Instead of using wheat, try alternative grains and flours such as quinoa, millet, rice, amaranth, buckwheat and teff. There are many wheat free options on the market today but also experiment with cooking and baking these grains at home!

5. Try replacing fish and shellfish with beans. Beans are not likely to illicit an immune response in most people.

6. Some of these foods (like corn and soy) can be tricky to avoid. They can be disguised in products when labeled as something else. This is where working with a nutrition professional pays off.

The immune system is a tricky thing! But stay the course. There is some research to suggest that children may “grow out of it” or that anyone that avoids problematic foods and allows their immune system to “forget” may have luck adding them in later.

About the AuthorEmily is a Registered Dietitian and received her degree at Brigham Young University. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and belongs to the practice groups of Integrated/Functional Nutrition, Weight Management and Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition. She has a Certificate in Adult Weight Management and is a Certified LEAP Therapist.

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April 11 - 13ATS Queo Archery: Color Country Shoot-Out competition held at the Cross Hollows Event Center (11 N Cross Hollows Rd, Cedar City). April 12SUU Symphony Orchestra & Choirs held 7:30 pm in the Heritage Center Theatre (105 N 100 E, Cedar City), $10 adults and $5 student/children. For information call 435-865-8561.April 18SUU Wind Symphony Spring Concert held 7:30 pm in the Heritage Center Theatre (105 N 100 E, Cedar City), $10 adults and $5 student/children. For information call 435-865-8561.April 19Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt begins at 9:30am in Cedar City so arrive early, held at the Cedar City Main Street Park (corner of 200 N & Main St). April 19—20Opening Weekend of National Park Week, a Fee-Free entry to the National Parks. April 25 - 26ICHBA: Spring Home & Garden Fair in the Sharwan Smith Center Ballroom (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City). Call the ICHBA office 435-865-1113 or visit www.ichba.org .April 26Lions Club Kite Flight for Reading and Sight held 10:00am on the Park Discovery lawn (2077 W Royal Hunte Dr, Cedar City). Competition begins at 1:00pm & judging at 2:00pm. For information call Mark 435-586-5500 or 435-463-5501.

May:WeeklyChildren’s Story Time held Tuesday from 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main St, Cedar City), FREE. For information call 435-586-9290.May 2Southern Utah University 2013 Commencement at the Centrum Arena (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City).May 10Cedar City Soap Box Challenge held in Cedar City Down Town. Open to anyone, male or female, over the age of 8yrs. Participants must register by 11:00am. For information call 435-586-2770.May 16Relay for Life of Iron County at Canyon View High School (166 W 1925 N, Cedar City). There will be entertainment, food, programs, and fundraising activities. For team information call Bob Fulton 435-586-2777 or Richard Batt 435-586-6595.May 17Northwestern Mutual Fun Run 5K / Quarter Marathon Registration forms will be available at The Children Justice Center (545 S 225 E, Cedar City) or call for information 435-867-4275.May 23Cedar Breaks National Monument Anticipated Summer Season Opens. Join in ranger led hikes, geology programs, interactive exhibits and more. Kids: become a junior ranger. The actual opening date may be dependent on snow levels. To verify opening dates and for detailed information call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.

April:

WeeklyChildren’s Story Time held Tuesday from 12:30pm – 1:00pm at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N. Main St, Cedar City), FREE. April 9, 11 – 12, 15, 17, 19SUU College of Performing & Visual Arts present “An Ideal Husband” held 7:30 pm (2:00 pm on the 12th) in the Auditorium Theatre (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City), $10 adults and $5 student/children. April 9 – 14Utah Shakespeare Festival Playmakers present “Pirates of Penzance” held in the Randall L Jones Theatre (300 W University Blvd, Cedar City). For information call 435-865-8333.April 10CCMA: The 5 Browns, siblings and Steinway keyboard artists, held 7:30 pm at the Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City), tickets are $30 adults and $15 students (with ID). April 10 - 12Global Youth Service Day YVC will be sponsoring a Supply Roundup for the Dust Devil Horse Ranch Sanctuary.. April 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 - 19SUU College of Performing & Visual Arts present “The Fantasticks” held 7:30 pm (2:00 pm on the 19th) in the Auditorium Theatre (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City), $10 adults and $5 student/children. Enjoy a classic romantic musical.

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