http://www.dixieweekly.com/ The New Voice of Southern Utah. en-us editor@dixieweekly.com webmaster@dixieweekly.com PHP RSS Feed Generator Two St. George mayors, past and present, came together on Nov. 2 for the dedication of the new Brooks Nature Park at the top of Main Street in St. George. Lifetime “Dixieite” Karl Brooks – son of well-known Dixie author Juanita Brooks and former mayor of St. George – watched as his childhood backyard became a recreation place for all of St. George, part of Mayor Dan McArthur's vision for beautifying downtown Dixie.“I love it,” Brooks said of the Br... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3452/Brooks,_McArthur:_Friends_First,_Mayors_Second.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Neighbors in downtown St. George are being honored for improving and beautifying their own backyards.Vibrant St. George, an organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the traditional neighborhoods of St. George, presented its 2007 Beautification Awards on Nov. 8 during Downtown Thursday Night. Residential award-winners were the Georgia Springer home, the Mark Greene home, the Joan McGregor home and the Bill and Jewell Bringhurst home. Commercial and civic award recipients wer... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3455/New_Recognition_for_a_Historic_Community.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Dixie State College nursing students are getting needed practice serving in the community.A nursing student must complete at least 16 hours of clinical experience to meet degree requirements, but with four campuses connected to the Dixie Regional Medical Center hospital, hours with pediatric patients can be hard to come by. Because of this, Dixie State nurses venture into the community to find pediatric experience. They put in hours at the DOVE Center, The Learning Center, and at Millcreek... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3456/Nursing_Students_Gain_Experience_at_Millcreek_High.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Now that campaign signs are down and the dust stirred up by a spirited local election is beginning to clear, attention is shifting toward Thanksgiving and the joys of the holiday season rather than politics. However, during the course of the election, some comments made in local newspapers and on talk radio programs left me somewhat perplexed. How can a place like St. George, that has been the recipient of recognitions such as the “#1 Most Secure U.S. Place to Live,” “200... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3458/Sustainability_Requires_Cooperation,_Collaboration,_Compromise.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Born along Dixie’s dirt streets in a time of deep economic woes, SouthWest Federal Credit Union remains a vital part of the community as they celebrate 70 years of service.In 1937, St. George and other Southern Utah towns were trying to emerge from the depths of the Great Depression. Utah was among the top five hardest hit states of the Depression, as economic conditions were already difficult here in the late ’20s. When the stock market crashed on Black Thursday, 1929, t... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3459/A_Partner_in_Dixie’s_Heritage.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Two teenagers are hard at work teaching local kids that “Reading Rocks!” at the Washington County Library.“I think it's quite remarkable that these young ladies have accepted this assignment,” said Linda Sappington, director of the Volunteer Center of Washington County. “I think that it's quite remarkable because they do this service basically without any direction. Nobody goes over there to check up and make sure they're there. They just show up and they just... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3460/‘Reading_Rocks’_With_These_Teens.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT The question of whether Americans can provide for their own retirement is a critical issue today. The uncertain future for both Social Security and traditional company-sponsored pension plans is changing the way people will finance their retirement years.  This new reality means the most dependable sources of retirement income are those you create yourself. The once reliable “three-legged stool” of retirement income (Social Security, a traditional company pension, and pers... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3461/Securing_Your_Retirement_Dollars:_Is_Your_Plan_in_Order?.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Snow Canyon High School's newly crowned “Mr. Warrior” also has another title, one he shares with a famous pachyderm.“What's the saying? 'I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful 100 percent,'” 18-year-old Colby Horton said. “One of my favorites. It's been in our family ever since we realized our last name was Horton.”Bearing the same name as that famous elephant of the Dr. Seuss tales, SCHS senior Horton was raised on the... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3462/'Mr._Warrior'_Hears_a_Who.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Imagine being graded for your life’s accomplishments without having to attend school. Would you get straight A’s? Would you work harder on relationships and how you associate with people? You can actually grade yourself in the journey of life and get straight A’s with the aid of a workbook titled “Learn to ‘School’ Your Toughest Opponent,” by Jack W. Rolfe, PT, and distributed by the School of Life Foundation.Jack Rolfe is the creator of a ne... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3463/Achieving_Straight_A’s_in_the_School_of_Life.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT If you knew in ninth grade what you know today, would you have done anything different? Would school be more important? Or would you avoid school and learn a trade? These are some of the important questions the Business and Professional Women’s Association wants to teach the young students of Washington County School District through their Reality Store.  Ninth graders from Pine View Middle School on Oct. 25 and Snow Canyon Middle School on Nov. 1 assumed a life situation... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3464/Reality_‘Bites’.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT The spotlight often shines on the games, but a special group of girls at each Washington County School District high school contribute to their schools’ sports in many important ways. They may be pretty, but these girls are tough; and they may wear feminine uniforms, but these gals are athletes in every sense of the word. Football helmets and baseball caps are off to the members of the Dixie, Pine View and Snow Canyon high school cheer, drill and dance teams, who keep spirits high and mora... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3465/Igniting_Dixie_Spirit_Year-Round.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT When they're on the prowl, Panther girls stick together.“They do what they do, and we do what we do, but we support each other,” said Lindsey Gourley, 16.Gourley is a member of the Pantheras, the Pine High School dance company. Though at many high schools, a bit of rivalry can be found between dance team members and school cheerleaders vying to be top dog, none of that rivalry is seen among these Pine View cats. On the contrary, these teens know what it means to have scho... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3466/Joining_Paws_in_a_Common_Cause.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT When it comes to supporting their Warriors, the Snow Canyon High School cheer and drill teams are on the job all year long.“We're here all year-round, working for them,” said Nicole Gibson, 18, dance captain for the SCHS cheer team.Both the cheerleaders and the Eshelles – Snow Canyon's drill team – put in countless hours throughout the school year, developing and rehearsing routines to perform for their school and for competitions.The cheerleaders spend... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3467/Shining_for_Their_Warriors.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Damian Joseph Robinson was born Sept. 21, 2007, and was 6 pounds 8 ounces and 19.5 inches long. His proud parents, Dayna and Jeremy Robinson, feel so blessed!... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3469/Their_lil'_Pumpkin_has_Arrived!.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Brent Lyndell Wilde, 18, was awarded his Eagle Scout and honored at a Court of Honor, Sunday, Oct. 28, in the Sunset 6th Ward. He is a member of the 430 Troop, and his scoutmaster is Brandon Christensen.His Eagle Scout project was making wooden toys for The Happy Factory. The handmade toys are sent to children all over the world. The toys were made from donated wood scraps from a cabinet shop, which were cut, sanded, glued, wooden wheels attached and mineral oil applied for a natural look.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3470/Eagle_Scout.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Local artist Ron Larson, of Ivins, was recently chosen to be one of 100 artists represented in this year’s 87th National Watercolor Society exhibition at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center in Brea, Calif. His watercolor piece titled "Wisdom" is of an aspen tree weathered and shaped by time and the elements. Ron was then asked to submit three more watercolor paintings for a possibility of becoming one of the prestigious society’s signature members. After a few days of... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3471/Local_Artist.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Students of Mary’s Little Lambs Preschool pose at the preschool’s pumpkin patch. The students are: first row (top to bottom), left to right: Belle Meadows, teacher Mary Meadows, Lainee McMullin, Mason Beach; second row: Carter Nelson, Lindsay Miles, Kaiya Manzanares, Kai Carlsen, Joey Anderson; third row: Mason Alldredge, Brea Bulkley, Addie Cowan.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3472/Little_Lambs_and_Pumpkins.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Washington City held its annual Veterans Day Parade, program and luncheon Friday, Nov. 9. Fifth-graders from Washington Elementary, Horizon Elementary, Riverside Elementary, Sandstone Elementary, and Coral Canyon Elementary sang patriotic songs, along with the Pine View Trilogy choir. Marching bands from Hurricane High School, Pine View Middle School, Snow Canyon Middle School, and Dixie Middle school all marched and performed. The middle school bands all joined together to play a patriotic medl... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3474/Honoring_Those_Who_Served.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT In loving memory of Salyce Scarth on her birthday, Nov. 16.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3475/Birthday_Memorial.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Koda Roberts turned 4 years old on Nov. 10! Koda is the son of Bill and Tina Roberts, of St. George. He loves tractors and digging in the dirt, and he is always smiling. Happy birthday, little buddy!... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3476/Turning_4.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT The Washington County School District, along with leaders from the State Board of Regents and Dixie State College, launched a state initiative designed to encourage teens to take on more challenging and advanced courses of study during their high school years. The kickoff for the initiative, known as Utah Scholars, took place at Dixie Middle School in St. George, Nov. 6.Utah Scholars involves local community and business leaders who encourage high school students, freshmen through seniors,... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3477/Utah_Scholars_Program_to_Be_Implemented_by_WCSD.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT VOLUNTEERS WANTED, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument Day, Nov. 17, 7 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m., lunch provided. Assist BLM staff with construction of a vehicle barrier fence for parking area to protect rock formations in White Pockets and remove old corral. Meet at Interagency office, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George to arrange carpooling – 4WD vehicles required to access work site. For more information or to sign up, call 688-3246.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3478/VOLUNTEERS_WANTED.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT GREEN VALLEY TENNIS TURKEY BOWL, Nov. 23-25, Vic Braden Tennis College, USTA sanctioned event. To enroll, go to USTA.com (tennis link), tournament ID#257723507. The Vic Braden Tennis College is located at the Green Valley Spa, 1871 W. Canyon View Drive.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3479/GREEN_VALLEY_TENNIS_TURKEY_BOWL.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER for Washington County Children’s Justice Center, 6-inch poinsettia’s locally grown from Sandia’s Nursery, available in red and white, $10 each or $8.50 each for five or more. To order, contact the CJC at 634-1134 or e-mail jill.hunt@usu.edu. Poinsettia’s available for pickup on Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3480/POINSETTIA_FUNDRAISER.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT LAP QUILTS FOR HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN; donated materials for the quilts are being collected by SouthWest Federal Credit Union. Bring donated items to SWFCU at 333 E. Tabernacle. For more information, call Suzanne, 652-2620.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3481/LAP_QUILTS_FOR_HOSPITALIZED_CHILDREN.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT JUBILEE OF TREES, volunteers needed. Jubilee of Trees funds needed children’s health services in our community. Volunteers needed to help before and after the event, Nov. 14-19. For more information or to volunteer, call Norma Lamb-Groves at 632-8475 or Karen Mayne at 251-2485.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3482/JUBILEE_OF_TREES.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT FALLEN OFFICER MEMORIAL, honoring police officers killed on duty, being built at the state capital; funds are being raised by the Bobby Lawrence Karate School. If interested, call 674-1118.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3483/FALLEN_OFFICER_MEMORIAL.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT VOLUNTEER PERFORMERS AT BOULEVARD FURNITURE wanted Nov. 3 – Dec. 22. Performances should be approximately 25 minutes. The Boulevard Gazebo can accommodate groups with up to 12 performers. If interested in performing, contact Myndee Buchholz, (435) 986-3108.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3484/VOLUNTEER_PERFORMERS_AT_BOULEVARD_FURNITURE.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT WEB SITE FOR U.S. MILITARY VETERANS, apolitical, non-commercial, social network for veterans, at www.veteran.com. Site offers personalized profile pages, military forums, no pop-ups or other advertising.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3485/WEB_SITE_FOR_U.S._MILITARY_VETERANS.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT ANY SOLDIER PROGRAM recognizes the sacrifices troops make. Any Soldier matches donors with unit volunteers and their requests, distributing letters and packages. For more information, go to www.anysoldier.com.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3486/ANY_SOLDIER_PROGRAM.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT FLU SHOTS, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Applegate HomeCare & Hospice, 1490 E. Foremaster Drive, Ste. 340, St. George. Free with Medicare Card, $25 without. Call 628-1569 for more information.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3487/FLU_SHOTS.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT UTAH STATE POETRY SOCIETY annual contest with more than $3,500 in prizes. Deadline for submission is Feb. 1, 2008. For more information, go to www.utahpoets.com. USPS Dixie Chapter invites members and nonmembers to come for poetry the first Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Washington County Library, basement, 88 W. 100 South in St. George.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3488/UTAH_STATE_POETRY_SOCIETY.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT USED VEHICLE DONATIONS needed by Youth Volunteer Corps of Washington County – vehicles, trucks, vans, buses or motorhomes with a clear title, running or not. Towing is free, and donors may qualify for a tax deduction. Donations support community youth volunteer activities. To donate a vehicle or for more information about the Volunteer Corps or volunteer opportunities, call 674-5757 or (800) 541-7735.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3489/USED_VEHICLE_DONATIONS.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT RED ROCK ROTARY FOUNDATION announces up to $6,000 in grants for organizations with a 501 C-3 status who serve Washington County children. For a grant application, call Marreen Casper at 632-1833, or e-mail marreenc@infowest.com. Deadline is Nov. 30.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3490/RED_ROCK_ROTARY_FOUNDATION_.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT AARP TAX AIDE seeking volunteers for tax counseling for 2008 tax season, Feb. 1 – April 15. Prepare federal and state tax returns for middle and low-income taxpayers. Receive training and certification by the IRS. Preparation and training begins mid-November. For more information, e-mail taxmanutah@msn.com. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds welcome.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3491/AARP_TAX_AIDE.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS, Southern Utah Community Legal Center, 229 E. St. George Blvd, Suite 103, in St. George, Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m. For more information or for an appointment, call the center at 628-1604.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3492/FREE_LEGAL_CONSULTATIONS.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT IHC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets every Monday except holidays, noon to 1 p.m., across the street from the 400 East hospital campus, Administration Project room. Free to the public, for cancer patients, family members and care givers. For more information, call Mary at 688-4167.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3493/IHC_CANCER_SUPPORT_GROUP.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT GENEALOGY, FAMILY HISTORY, Washington County PAF Users Group meets the third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon, Morningside LDS Stake Center, 900 S. and River Road, St. George. Classes on research, genealogy software and more. Anyone interested in doing family history work is invited to attend. For more information, call Fran, 688-1260.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3494/GENEALOGY,_FAMILY_HISTORY.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM needs a few good men volunteers, downtown St. George to Santa Clara and in the Hurricane Valley, for service to frail elderly men, particularly those with low vision. Men or women volunteers also needed in the Bloomington, Bloomington Hills, and SunRiver area. Assist with grocery shopping, simple tasks, and provide transportation to medical, dental appointments, etc. Respite care volunteers also needed. For more information or to request an application, go to www.volunte... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3495/SENIOR_COMPANION_PROGRAM.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT CINDERELLA BABY AND PRINCE CHARMING PAGEANT, Dec. 1 show, registration being accepted for girls 0-35 months and boys 0-6 years old. Judging based on photogenic, personality and beauty or most handsome. For more information, contact Kathy at 627-1967 or ktolleson50@hotmail.com.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3496/CINDERELLA_BABY_AND_PRINCE_CHARMING_PAGEANT.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT CINDERELLA GIRL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT, Dec. 1 show, registration being accepted for girls ages 3 to 26. Judging based on interview, modeling and beauty, talent. For more information, contact Kathy at 627-1967 or ktolleson50@hotmail.com.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3497/CINDERELLA_GIRL_YOUTH_DEVELOPMENT_AND_SCHOLARSHIP_PAGEANT.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT P.A.W.S. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with Tails on Trails 2008, May 3, 2008, at Tonaquint Nature Center. Help needed in many capacities. No experience needed, just a desire to help homeless animals. For more information, contact Kathleen, 688-9748 or (435) 986-0208, or e-mail at calnevsafety@msn.com.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3498/P.A.W.S._VOLUNTEERS_NEEDED.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT JUNIOR PALEONTOLOGY CLUB, students in grades three through nine, learn about the land and species of the early Jurassic epoch. Many exciting hands-on activities: learn about dinosaurs, their tracks, visit a dinosaur track site, become a rock detective and more. Nine sessions, meet monthly, September through May 2008, second and third Saturdays of the month, 9 to 11 a.m. Club meets at the Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm, 2180 E. Riverside Drive, St. George. For more information, call 435-... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3499/JUNIOR_PALEONTOLOGY_CLUB.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT SUBMISSIONS WANTED, “THE SOUTHERN QUILL,” DSC literary magazine, sketches, photographs, poems and short stories, by DSC students and non-student residents of Washington County. Deadline is Feb. 8, 2008. For more information, call Dr. Steve Armstrong, 652-7806 or go to www.dixie.edu/English.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3500/SUBMISSIONS_WANTED,_“THE_SOUTHERN_QUILL,”.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORKING BREAKFAST, meets third Thursday of each month, 8 a.m., The Egg & I Restaurant, 1091 N. Bluff St. $10, covers breakfast. For information, call Judy Szamos, 760-815-0489 or judyszamos@yahoo.com.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3501/PROFESSIONAL_WOMEN’S_NETWORKING_BREAKFAST.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT FIRST AID, CPR CLASSES, the American Red Cross South West Utah Service Center. For more information and schedules of upcoming First Aid and CPR classes, contact Brand Judy, 674-4440.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3502/FIRST_AID,_CPR_CLASSES.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT DAUGHTERS OF UTAH PIONEER MUSEUM. Come see the museum’s collection of over 1,560 artifacts, over 436 photographs, and histories of early Dixie pioneers. Visit the boutique. The museum is located at 145 N. 100 E., behind the chamber of commerce building, in St. George. Call 628-7274 for more information.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3503/DAUGHTERS_OF_UTAH_PIONEER_MUSEUM.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT DIXIE TUB THUMPERS TOASTMASTERS, meets 7 a.m. every Monday at JBs Restaurant, 1245 S. Main St. in St. George. The club is part of the world’s largest public speaking organization, with more than 1 million members in 10,000 clubs in 80 countries. For more information, call Jinks Dabney, 652-8500.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3504/DIXIE_TUB_THUMPERS_TOASTMASTERS.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT ST. GEORGE CHALK TALKERS TOASTMASTERS, meets the first and third Wednesdays of every month, 6:30 p.m., at JB’s Restaurant, 1245 S. Main St. in St. George. For more information, call Sue Upwall, 628-6325.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3505/ST._GEORGE_CHALK_TALKERS_TOASTMASTERS.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT ST. GEORGE EXCHANGE CLUB, National Service Club sponsoring community projects, meets 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Marriott Courtyard, 185 S. 1470 E. in St. George. For more information, call Jinks Dabney, 652-8500.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3506/ST._GEORGE_EXCHANGE_CLUB.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT UCARE CLASSES FOR CAREGIVERS. Caregiver classes available to help families and individuals caring for loved ones. Hands-on training for caring for a family member who is aging, chronically ill, has a disability or serious mental illness. Contact Carrie Dennis, Five County Aging Services Coordinator, 673-3548 or visit cschonlaw@fcaog.state.ut.us for information or to sign up for classes.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3507/UCARE_CLASSES_FOR_CAREGIVERS.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT DIXIE REPUBLICAN FORUM, luncheon, third Tuesday of every month, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, St. George. For reservations, call Marge Robinson, 628-1646.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3508/DIXIE_REPUBLICAN_FORUM.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT COLOR COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATION, Third Tuesday of every month, 7:30 a.m. networking, breakfast; 8 a.m. workshop, $10-$15, first-time attendee free. For more information, contact Darlene Carmona, 435-628-5213 or carmoda@kellyservices.com.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3509/COLOR_COUNTY_HUMAN_RESOURCE_ASSOCIATION.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT DIXIE NEWCOMERS CLUB, Monthly social, first Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. For location and information about joining the Dixie Newcomers Club, call Sandy Graham, 652-3980.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3510/DIXIE_NEWCOMERS_CLUB.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT REPUBLICAN WOMEN MONTHLY LUNCHEON The Washington County Republican Women host a monthly luncheon the first Thursday of each month at the Bloomington Country Club, 11:30 a.m. Cost is $11, public invited. For information or reservations, call Corrine Stout, 635-2221.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3511/REPUBLICAN_WOMEN_MONTHLY_LUNCHEON.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT ST. GEORGE KIWANIS CLUB Community service organization meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at noon at the Golden Corral Cafeteria on River Road. For more information, join them for a meeting or call Donn Deal, 435-634-0946 or dedeal1@yahoo.com.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3512/ST._GEORGE_KIWANIS_CLUB.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Learn how to successfully manage your diabetes; discuss medications, monitoring and management, the fourth Wednesday of every month, 400 East hospital campus of Intermountain Healthcare, 7 – 8:30 p.m., free. For more information, contact Pat Sapio, 688-4123.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3513/DIABETES_SUPPORT_GROUP.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT BE A LIVING ANGEL, Living Angels volunteer network is looking for volunteers to help families being served by the Erin Kimball Foundation. Call Winny VanGils at 435-628-1563 to become an Angel or for more information.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3514/BE_A_LIVING_ANGEL.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT WASHINGTON COUNTY SINGLES Active, energetic singles 55+ years “young,” informal group getting together to plan a variety of monthly and other fun activities during the week. New members always welcome. No dues, not a dating service. Meets once a month. For more information, contact Ken Hansen, (435) 773-6984, or Sharon, 635-5298 or candylady@gobigwest.com.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3515/WASHINGTON_COUNTY_SINGLES.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT FOREVER FIT St. George Recreation Center Forever Fit program combines two days of cardio and two days of muscle toning into a fun workout. Certified instructors teach how to increase your muscle strength, flexibility and daily functional skills. Ongoing multi-level class is ideal for older adults, 10:30 a.m., Monday-Thursday at the Recreation Center. For more information, call 634-5860 or visit www.sgcity.com/recreation.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3516/FOREVER_FIT.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT DISCUSSION GROUP “What’s it all About” discussion group meets 2 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at the St. George Senior Center, 245 N. 200 W. Moderated by Bob Campbell. Participants will have the opportunity to express their views on a variety of intellectually stimulating topics. For information, call Bob Campbell, 435-656-3745, or the St. George Senior Citizen Center, 435-634-5743.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3517/DISCUSSION_GROUP.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT HERITAGE WRITERS GROUP, a chapter of the League of Utah Writers, meets every third Tuesday, 6:30-7:45 p.m., in the downstairs meeting room of the new Washington County library, 88 W. 100 S. in St. George. The group’s purpose is to encourage good writing, and it has been active for more than 30 years. It sponsors a weekly critique group, writing contests and workshops. For more information, call 628-6768 or 674-9792.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3518/HERITAGE_WRITERS_GROUP.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT PAINTERS GROUP The Red Rock Decorative Painters will meet every third Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the St. George Senior Center in the Bingo Room. For information, call Nora, 627-9150.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3519/PAINTERS_GROUP.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT HIV TESTING HIV/AIDS Task Force of Washington County conducts free HIV testing every second Saturday of each month at the Doctors’ Volunteer Clinic, 1036 E. Riverside Drive, 10 a.m.-noon. No appointment necessary.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3520/HIV_TESTING_HIV/AIDS.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT EVERGREEN OF DIXIE, support group meeting for friends and family of anyone dealing with same-gender attraction, every second Wednesday, 7 p.m., Snow Canyon High School Seminary Bldg., 1496 N. Lava Flow Drive. For more information, call 688-1364.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3521/EVERGREEN_OF_DIXIE.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL Volunteers needed for Vietnam Traveling Wall, coming to St. George Dec. 5-10, 2007. Set up date, Dec. 5, open to public Dec. 6-9, take-down Dec. 10. Contact Mike Gale, 635-2166, or Dan Greathouse, 628-4791.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3522/VIETNAM_TRAVELING_WALL.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA Southern Utah chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Utah Chapter 961 meets on the third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Elks Lodge in St. George. For more information, call president Michael Gale, 635-2166 or e-mail suvva961@att.net.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3523/VIETNAM_VETERANS_OF_AMERICA.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Dixie Regional Medical Center needs volunteers, including service in the emergency department, gift shops, thrift shop, reception desks, delivering cards and flowers to patients, the cancer education center, and other hospital departments. A special need is for cancer survivors willing to share and assist cancer patients. For more information or to volunteer, call 688-4047.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3524/HOSPITAL_VOLUNTEERS_NEEDED.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT WEB SITE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE The Utah Behavioral Healthcare Network (UBHN) and the state of Utah have a free Web site for information on mental health and substance abuse issues. Visit www.utah.networkofcare.org. Web site is ADA-compliant and available in multiple languages.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3525/WEB_SITE_ON_MENTAL_HEALTH_AND_SUBSTANCE_ABUSE.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT CASA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Make a difference in the life of a child. Volunteers needed to help neglected or abused children who are in the court system through no fault of their own. No experience needed. Training is provided. Must be 21. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers work with the Guardian ad Litem. Call Charlotte Pace at 986-5725 for more information.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3526/CASA_VOLUNTEERS_NEEDED.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Zion’s Way Hospice is looking for volunteers with a few hours to donate monthly to help patients and their families. Contact volunteer coordinator Cindy Mathews at 688-0648 or e-mail her at cmathews@zionswayhospice.com.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3527/HOSPICE_VOLUNTEERS_NEEDED.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT ST. GEORGE ART MUSEUM LOOKING FOR DOCENTS Express your love of art, adults and children by becoming a docent or front desk volunteer at the St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, in St. George. For more information, call the St. George Art Museum at 634-5942.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3528/ST._GEORGE_ART_MUSEUM_LOOKING_FOR_DOCENTS.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP DRMC is hosting a free ongoing support group to anyone who has lost a loved one or friend to suicide. The group provides a nonjudgmental, safe atmosphere for sharing, emotional support and helpful literature. The group meets every second and fourth Tuesday of every month (except the week of Christmas), 6:30-8 p.m. at the DRMC River Road Campus. For more information, contact Paula Larsen, 652-3890.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3529/SURVIVORS_OF_SUICIDE_LOSS_BEREAVEMENT_SUPPORT_GROUP_DRMC.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED Foster and adoptive families need to care for children removed from their homes through no fault of their own. Single, married, rent or own home accepted. Free training provided. See the difference you can make in a child and family’s life. Call for free information packet, Debbie or Joy, Utah Foster Care Foundation, 656-8065, or visit their Web site at utahfostercare.org.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3530/FOSTER_PARENTS_NEEDED.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Though Mother Nature hasn’t been generous in the powder department this year, Brian Head Resort has made significant changes since last season and is anticipating a lot of fun when the snow hits.Two new lifts will be open and the new interconnect bridge will offer skiers and snowboarders more convenience and more terrain.Alpen Glow, also known as Chair 8, is a new lift that will provide access to the Chantrelle and Sun Spots runs, near the Giant Steps Lodge. Chair 1, or Wildflo... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3531/Brian_Head_Prepares_for_Big_Season.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Pine Valley is a delightful place to visit. The drive from St. George is probably the best outside of Zion National Park – past fields of shiny black lava rocks and the bright reds and oranges and the strangely bone-white rock mounds of Snow Canyon and Red Cliffs Desert Reserve framing Highway 18. The bright colors crawl under a green blanket of juniper and pines as the road climbs gently through Veyo and on to Central, at which junction a sign points your wheels toward Pine Valley,... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3532/Marching_to_a_Different_Point_of_View.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Grant Bernard Arend was born in Riverside, Calif. to Bob and Margaret Brown Arend on Dec. 28, 1961. He died in Cedar City, Utah on Nov. 3, 2007. His father, Robert Arend, already misses him.Grant married Melanie Johnson in Parowan, Utah on Feb. 25, 1983.Grant was a good man, a great husband, a family man and a wonderful grandfather. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and most of all he loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He truly loved his family. Wherever he went, he made... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3533/Grant_Bernard_Arend.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Our Little Angel was born into heaven Nov 3, 2007.She is the beautiful daughter of Ryan and Kari Coleman, and loving sister of Bowden Ryan Coleman. She will be missed but never forgotten.She is survived by parents Ryan and Kari Coleman, brother Bowden Coleman (Cedar City), grandparents Richard and Kathy Jolley (Cedar City), Richard and Carolyn Butz (Sandy), many aunts and uncles, cousins and great-grandparents.Services were Nov. 8, 2007 with the love and support of family and f... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3534/Kylee_Jo_Coleman.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT A special daughter of our Heavenly Father and the first born of Carson and Debra Tait, passed away November 6, 2007. She was a victim of murder. She was born January 22, 1983 in St. George. Rosana was a very talented and beautiful person. She was a two time Utah State Talent Queen and a National Miss Photogenic. She was quick to learn and home schooled. She entered college at age 15. She lit up every room she entered. She was gifted with a beautiful singing voice which she shared with many. She... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3535/Rosana_Tait_Colton.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT During his long life, Sheldon worked as Superintendent of Grounds at SUSC. He was an avid gardener at home and took great pride in his gardens.He was an excellent horseman, able to gentle the wildest of horses. After retiring from SUSC, Sheldon wrote two historical works concerning New Harmony and surrounding areas.Active in the LDS Church, Sheldon held many callings including temple worker and served as Bishop during New Harmony's Centennial Celebration.His greatest legacy to... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3536/Sheldon_B._Grant.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Miles W. Hubka, age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 9, 2007 in Cedar City, Utah. He was born on June 2, 1923 in Berwyn Illinois to Frank and Emily Hubka.He served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII. He married Lee F. Graham on Feb. 14, 1969. Miles worked as an Industrial Engineer for Motorola in Phoenix, Ariz. until his retirement and relocation to Cedar City.Miles is survived by his wife Lee, his daughter Cheryl Cleghorn of Kissimmee, Fla., his step-son Kenn... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3537/Miles_W._Hubka.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT J. Kenneth Sagers, 93, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. He was born to John Smith Sagers and Jessie Emma Hall Sagers in Burley, Idaho on March 1, 1914.He attended school in Montpelier, Idaho and Morgan, Utah.He had a career in retail sales, greatly loved his family, doing genealogy and serving his Father in Heaven. He married Louie Etta Musser on Sept. 1, 1937 in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. She preceded him in death on Sept. 6, 1989.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3538/J._Kenneth_Sagers.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Ray W. Smith passed away Nov. 5, 2007 in Cedar City, Utah. Ray was born March 12, 1943 in Anaheim, Calif.As his family traveled for work, Ray lived in many states, including Colorado, Kentucky, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma and finally Nevada.Ray spent most of his life in Las Vegas. He served in the Army National guard. Ray worked at the Nevada Test Site as a mechanic as a young man, later becoming a heavy equipment operator.During this time Ray was able to build his own hom... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3539/Ray_W._Smith.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Kenneth Thurston Slack, Taylor, AZ, passed away on October 31, 2007 at the age of 87 in Lakeside, Arizona. Born on March 4, 1920 in Toquerville, UT to Edwin Kenneth and Louise Thurston Slack, he was the oldest of eight children. After serving the int US Navy in the Pacific during WWII, he married Dorothea Rasmuson on December 20, 1946 in the Logan, UT LDS Temple. He received a bachelor's degree at the University of Utah, in Political Science and History. He received his masters of library scienc... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3540/Kenneth_Thurston_Slack.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Our beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend, age 35, passed away from an automobile accident on Nov. 10, 2007. She was born in Murray, Utah on Nov. 26, 1971 to Norman L. and Nancy Adamson Forbush.She married her high school sweetheart Jason Allen McDonald on Oct. 13, 1990 in New Harmony, Utah. The marriage was solemnized Nov. 29, 1991 in the St. George Temple. Wendy graduated from Cedar City High School in 1990. She graduated in May 2007 from SUU receiving high honors from both s... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3541/Wendy_Louise_Forbush_McDonald.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT It is that time again. Christmas is just around the corner. Utah National Forests are offering families a unique recreational outing, allowing them the opportunity to cut their own Christmas trees on Utah National Forest lands.According to a 6 National Forests of Utah press release, Utah families can purchase permits from various locations to go and cut their own Christmas trees. The press release said the program is carefully monitored, and there are certain guidelines that must be adhere... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3542/Utah_Families_Have_Opportunity_to_Cut_Own_Christmas_Trees.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Camping under the stars in a tent surrounded by the magnificent beauty of nature brings a person to a newfound appreciation of the Great Indoors.On my last campout, I came to revere mattresses – the ones that don’t take 45 minutes to inflate using a pump with a decibel output of a wood chipper eating a ponderosa. Of course, I could forego the air mattress, but the last time I tried that, the ranger had to use his winch to lift my stiffened carcass from the tent floor.... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3543/Murphy’s_Law_of_Camping.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT At first thought you would assume that a political-based Robert Redford film would slant only to the left.  That is what I thought and read in national reviews about “Lions for Lambs,” rated R.Knowing that the director wanted to tell a story about our current war that was more dialog driven than propelled by action scenes made me wonder if I would be interested in hearing Redford’s opinion.The main reason I saw the movie was for the cast. There is no introducti... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3544/“Lions_for_Lambs”_Thought_Provoking.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT I cannot emphasize enough that if you want to gain a professional job or even a better position than you have now, you’ll have to present yourself as a professional.A young man had called my home and left a message that he needed assistance in obtaining employment. The message included his cell number and a request to call him back. When I did this is what his answering machine said: “Yo – Yo – Yo-da-man, give me a ching-a-ling-aling & I’ll be right back a... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3545/Proper_Presentation.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT Question:I just read your article entitled "Seeking Help for Addiction Tough to Do" in the Nov. 1 issue of the Southern Utah Focus. About 2 months into my marriage I found out about my husband’s pornography addiction that he had been struggling with since he was very young. We have been married three years and he’s worked to overcome the addiction. My husband is doing well but I wonder if there is something wrong with me.I struggle with feelings of inadequacy as... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3546/Coping_with_a_Spouse’s_Pornography_Addiction.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT I simply love this time of the year.  The weather here is so beautiful and it starts the season of giving and gratefulness!  Thanksgiving, as we all know, is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the wonderful harvest of the Pilgrims in 1621. Not only did the Plymouth colonists enjoy their bounty, but if my memory serves me correctly, so did the Wamparoag Indians.  Even though the cooking methods and table etiquette have changed considerably, at our home the meal is still consumed with... http://www.dixieweekly.com/articles-3547/Thanksgiving_a_Time_to_be_Adventurous.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:30:08 GMT