Health + Wellness

Feeling Sand Hollow?

When Dry Eye Starts at the Eyelids Article by Dr. Taylor Hutchins | Photography by Provided We are all thankful for the beauty that surrounds us here in Southern Utah, but a trip to Sand Hollow Reservoir guarantees sand in your boots, your truck, and eventually your house. If, however, you feel a gritty, sandy sensation in your eyes while simply sitting in your living room, the desert landscape may not be the only culprit. That persistent scratchiness often begins much closer to home: right on...

Education

Dixie Salad

A Beautiful Southern Utah Tradition Article and Photography by Tracee McDonald The holiday season in Southern Utah has been full of traditions throughout the years, but one that has continued to this day is Dixie Salad. It began with the desire of early women in Southern Utah to present some beauty to the dry desert inhabitants during the holiday season.  About 20 years after the first Mormon members were sent to settle St. George, life finally became a little easier. The people had enough...

Local Services

Finding Hope

A St. George thrift store serving a much larger purpose Article and Photography by Theresa Nelson If you spend much time traveling on Dixie Drive, you’ve probably passed The Hope Chest. There it sits, a thrift store with a parking lot that seems to be packed no matter what time of day you pass by. Cars come and go, donations are dropped off and shoppers carry their latest treasures back out the doors. “Our parking lot is packed every day,” store manager Shellie DeVeau said. “It’s a great...

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Out of the Ashes

The St. George Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Challenge Article and Photography by Theresa Nelson Firefighters are called into moments most people hope they never experience. When something goes terribly wrong and fear takes over, one of the first things we all do is call 911. Whether it is a house fire, a serious accident, someone trapped or simply scared and unsure of what to do, our local firemen are the ones who show up. They answer that call time and time again, often not fully...