Let me be clear on two points right from the beginning. First, I’m not referring to Robin Williams, the man, and his decision to commit suicide. For the purposes of this column, I’m referring to Robin Williams, the actor,...
St. George Musical Theater presents 'The Odd Couple'
The Independent
Following on the heels of their highly successful first show in five years, "The Sound of Music," St. George Musical Theater has announced their next show, "The Odd Couple," a non-musical...
Photo of eclipse by Stephen Peterson of the St. George Astronomy Group. Hurricane, Utah, Oct. 23, 2014
Written by John DuCrest
Photos by John DuCrest and Mark Shelton
As Manning Butterworth and Steve Peterson, members of St. George Astronomy Group (SGAG), began...
Written by Marianne Mansfield
It’s time to rethink the pink. That is, the pink that represents October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
I’m not suggesting that breast cancer awareness is unimportant. Quite the contrary. As a means of reminding women to get...
Written by Barbara J. Mathison
In celebrating the Halloween season, I love to have fun with healthy snacks and desserts. Here are two of my favorites.
Gooey Eye of Newt
1 cup pitted dates (medjool, about 14)
1/2 cup raw almond butter (a...
Letter to the Editor: St. George Marathon holds boundless benefits for area businesses
To the Mayor, the entire City workforce, volunteers, Historic Downtown Groups and our community.
I know it takes a lot of city employees, the Mayor and City Council...
Now that I have heard all the candidates for County Commissioner, I have no doubt who I will vote for. Paul Van Dam stands out, dramatically. His experience and integrity are evident when you speak with him and listen...
Written by Dallas Hyland
It might surprise some of my regular readers to know I was once a bible thumping church goer. In fact, I spent some time working in youth ministry as well.
I recall with some clarity, a poignant...
Book review: 'Killing Jesus' discusses (and maybe reveals) historical details of the Crucifixion
Written by Rich Rogers
“KILLING JESUS.” Stephen Mansfield. 2013. Worthy. Hardcover. 254 pages. $22.99
Stephen Mansfield has made a career of writing on issues of faith, with titles such...
Written by Heather Hymas
After spending the last several weekends watching autumn sweep over the mountains and the leaves change colors, I woke up to this poem:
“Journey of a Leaf”
A small sprig, a tiny start, a connection
New life bursting from...