Education

Second Chances for Learning

The HEIY program at Utah Tech is elevating lives for the good Article by Nathan Caplin | Photography by Provided It was the summer of 2020, the COVID-19 era. As a professor at Snow College, I was sitting on a leather couch in meditation. It seemed the college, a preeminent two-year institution, succeeded in bringing associate degrees to towns without a Walmart, let alone a university. This unique education was facilitated by remote, live, and synchronous coursework and university lectures...

Food + Beverage

Cooking for Kids

Ultimate cornflakes French Toast treat with buttermilk syrup: a delectable recipe for the young chef Article and Photography by Jackie Dodart Making this French Toast with your children is a fun, hands-on activity that teaches basic cooking skills, encourages creativity, builds confidence, and creates lasting memories, all while enjoying a delicious homemade breakfast together. Ingredients for Ultimate Cornflakes French Toast: 6 slices Challah bread 3 large eggs ½ cup whole milk 1...

Home Services

Service Begins at Home

Seniors Helping Seniors® lends loving hands Article by Marianne Hamilton | Photography by Provided Jim and Mary Ann Clark are uniquely qualified to oversee the southern Utah branch of Seniors Helping Seniors®. The 20-year-old organization—founded by Kiran Yocum, a native of India who worked with Mother Teresa for 14 years, and her husband Philip—brings love, dignity and respect into the lives of seniors through in-home connections with other seniors. St. George City Lifestyle caught up with...

Arts + Culture

Setting the Stage

By small and simple things Article by JJ Abernathy | Photography by Bree Hummel; courtesy of Lisa Seegmiller An Interview with Lillian Breeze JJ Abernathy: What first sparked your interest in music? Do you have one memorable moment or did you discover your music passion gradually?   Lillian Breeze: I’m told I was singing before I started talking.  I’ve been singing since I was a baby, but I think the more professional side of singing came gradually, beginning around the age of...

Entertainment

Explore Greater Zion

Tantalizing outdoor activities any time of year Article and Photography by JJ Abernathy According to the St. George Area Guide published by the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce, myriad opportunities for exploring await the outdoor enthusiast. If it's hiking trails you're seeking, pick up The Trail Users Guide published by the City of St. George.  St. George and Washington County have places to cool off during the hot summer months. Try Sand Hollow, Quail Creek and Gunlock Reservoirs for...

Arts + Culture

On the Wall

Arts District curates mural magic Article by Marianne Hamilton | Photography by JJ Abernathy and courtesy of City of St. George Take a stroll through downtown St. George, and one thing is immediately obvious: Color is everywhere, courtesy of several new, large-scale murals. An extravagant palette has transformed a parking structure between the Advenire Hotel and the City View apartment complex. In celebration of the City Pool’s 50th anniversary, once-barren walls now boast tropical scenes. The...

Fitness

The Extraordinary Marc Mortensen

Trading Park City snow for his favorite desert bike trails Article by Asher Swan | Photography by Courtesy: Marc Mortensen; Asher Swan I met Marc Mortensen on a warm morning in St. George, Utah—red rock in the distance, and a bike trail close by. Most people know Marc as the guy on the bike. But that’s just a fraction of the man. Marc is the Director of Operations for the City of St. George, overseeing everything from facilities and tech infrastructure to large-scale public projects. But talk...

Entertainment

A Whole New Vibe

Digby’s Market brings flair and a personal touch like no other Article by Tammy Threlfall | Photography by Tammy Threlfall Created by two people with a passion for local flair, a knack for business, and a desire to help the community—Digby’s Market opened its doors in April 2023—bringing a whole new vibe to the retail grocery scene. Among their hallmarks are the elevation of local businesses combined with an un-matched personal touch to create a satisfying shopping experience. People often...

Life + Culture

In the Name of Freedom

Honoring the sacrifices of WWII Article by David Cordero | Photography by David Cordero, Bob Palomaris, Provided Bob Palomaris’ life, like that of so many military veterans, was marked not only by moments of profound courage, but also by quiet, personal sacrifice. A longtime Central resident until his passing in 2015, Bob stood on the cusp of a professional baseball career when history took a sharp turn. World War II came calling—and Bob answered. By the time he returned home, his shot at the...

Life + Culture

80 Years Later

After the end of World War II, their stories are what remain with us Article and Photography by David Cordero In the summer of 1945, the world could finally exhale. World War II was over. Streets filled with people, flags waved high and church bells rang across nations as people celebrated the end of the deadliest conflict in recorded human history. Can you believe that was 80 years ago? I have been blessed to have known and befriended hundreds of World War II veterans over the years. Now...