BYU Management Society to Host Dave McCann of KSL News

Dave McCann

The St. George Chapter of the BYU Management Society will host Dave McCann of KSL News on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at noon at the St. George Courtyard by Marriott. Tickets are $15. RSVP your attendance to drewgubler@gmail.com by Friday, May 16.  Dave will discuss his recent broadcasting trip to Sochi Winter Olympics, BYU Sports, and current statewide and national news affecting southern Utah. This luncheon is sponsored by SkyWest Airlines.

Dave McCann co-anchors KSL News at 6 and 10 pm. He also calls play-by-play for BYU football and basketball games and hosts a variety of programs televised worldwide on BYUtv. 

Dave spent nearly 20 years working at KLAS-TV in Las Vegas where he anchored sports for 14 years and most recently worked as morning co-anchor. In addition, he served as play-by-play voice for UNLV football for 14 seasons and wrote regularly for the Las Vegas Review Journal. 

During his senior year at BYU, McCann was hired as a reporter for ABC's Good Morning America and covered college-related topics from around the country.
Dave is the third oldest of ten children born to Andrea and the late Dale R. McCann. 

He grew up in Orem, graduated from Orem High School and served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to San Antonio, Texas.
Dave's away-from-work interests include "anything and everything" with family. He has five children, two of which attend Utah State University in Logan.

TONAQUINT DATA CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW V.P. OF SALES

St. George, UT, April 22, 2014 — The Tonaquint Data Center, a K.H. Traveller project in St. George, Utah, announces the promotion of Chris Howard to the position of vice president of sales. Joining Tonaquint Data Center at the company’s inception in 2009, Howard has been involved in sales and marketing efforts since that time.  

Graduating with a business management degree from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Howard has more than ten years experience in outside sales and business relationship management.

“I really enjoy being a part of the Tonaquint team,” Howard said. I enjoy establishing relationships with our clients and partners, and working to provide solutions that achieve their businesses objectives and goals.”

Currently, Tonaquint Data Center is expanding its St. George, Utah facility to nearly double its size, ability and services in storing backup data for large and small companies. “We expect to have this new space filled in one to two years,” Howard said. “At that point, we plan to build a second facility to continue to meet the needs of our customers.”

Tonaquint Data Center is the only Tier III data center facility between Las Vegas and Provo. Housing data for multiple Fortune 500 companies, Tonaquint Data Center provides services including IT infrastructure, connectivity solutions, disaster recovery, remote management services, colocation, and more.

For more information, call (435) 628-6164, or go to www.tonaquintdc.com. Tonaquint Data Center is located at Tonaquint Business Park at 1180 West, 1600 South, in St. George, Utah. 

Chris Howard, Vice President of Sales

Made for iPhone Hearing Instruments

I would like to discuss some exciting new advances in hearing instrument technology.  As I reflect on the hearing instrument technology that was available when I first graduated from college (16 years ago) and compare it to what is available now I am truly amazed. 

Back when I graduated we still fit people with ear trumpets or ear horns (ok that’s not quite true).  However, the hearing instruments were analog in nature with very few controls for me to adjust or for you to adjust.  Today there are digital hearing instruments that seem to have an infinite number of adjustments available. 

So where am I going with all this reminiscing you ask?  Well let me tell you.  There are now hearing instruments that are made for the iPhone.  In other words, they are compatible with the iPhone.  You may be asking yourself, what does that mean and why does it matter to me?  I’m glad you asked.  Let me tell you. 

A hearing instrument that is compatible with the iPhone has the ability to hook directly to the iPhone.  The hearing instruments that I will be discussing in this article are the Halo hearing instruments made by Starkey.

The Utah legislature just passed a bill that requires all phone calls while driving to be “hands free”.  Imagine that you are driving down the road and you receive a call from you iPhone directly to your hearing instruments so that you are “hands free”.  That is now possible with the Halo.

Are you a music buff?  You can stream music from your iPhone directly to your hearing instruments.  What about turn-by-turn directions while driving?  These can be streamed directly to your Halo hearing instruments from your iPhone so that you can hear the directions without bothering everyone else in the car.  This is now possible with the Halo and TruLink app.

How about arriving at your favorite restaurant and your hearing instruments automatically changing to the best settings for listening in that environment?  This is now possible with the made for iPhone Halo hearing instruments with TruLink.  Drive to a ball game and the hearing instruments will automatically change the settings.  Cool, huh?

Imagine being able to fine tune the settings, yourself, for each listening environment you encounter.  This is now possible with the made for iPhone Halo hearing instrument with TruLink made by Starkey. 

What will the future bring?  Who knows for sure but just try to imagine the possibilities.  What about a translation app?  An app on the iPhone that when someone speaks a different language it will translate it and stream it to your hearing instruments?  That would be awesome.  It’s not available yet but it could be in the future.  Just imagine the possibilities. 

To learn more about made for iPhone hearing instruments and what they can do for you come and talk with me or any of my colleagues. 

Until next time……..here is to better hearing!!

Dr. Eric Maxwell

Dr. Eric L. Maxwell, Au.D, FAAA, was raised in St. George and spent a lot of time in the Cedar City in his youth. He studied Audiology at Brigham Young University and the University of Utah and earned a Master’s of Science degree in Audiology from the University of Utah. Upon graduating, Dr. Maxwell and his family moved to Tucson, Arizona where he practiced Audiology for five years. When an opportunity came to move to Cedar City, Dr. Maxwell jumped at the chance and have been back in Cedar City for the past 8 years. He loves the beautiful scenery, friendly people, and the community. Dr. Maxwell specializes in:

• Digital Hearing Aid Sales, Service and Counseling Specialist
• Earmold and Hearing Protection Specialist
• Diagnostic Medical Hearing Assessments for Adults and Children
• Industrial Hearing Conservation Specialist

Cliffside Restaurant Opens with Views of St. George City

Tom and Dorothy Heers, creators of the Anniversary Inn in Salt Lake City, Utah finished complete renovations last month and opened the former Sullivan’s Rococo Steakhouse & Inn on the old Airport mesa as Inn on the Cliff. This week, the Heers opened the completely renovated Cliffside Restaurant, which is nestled right next to the beautifully renovated Inn on The Cliff boutique hotel. Cliffside Restaurant sits on the cliff above the boulevard, overlooking the scenic St. George valley.  The restaurant offers not only an amazing view but also a unique experience that you will not find anywhere else in southern Utah.

Cliffside Restaurant boasts a huge open dining room with giant windows, offering every seat in the restaurant an unprecedented view. For an even better view and ambience, the restaurant has a 48 seat, glassed-in patio that is perfect for a romantic dinner or casual dining with friends and family. Cliffside Restaurant also offers a large banquet room, allowing business customers a private out-of-the-way area for a high powered business meeting or any bride's dream wedding party to celebrate their new beginnings together with family and friends. The options are unlimited.

Cliffside Restaurant is pleased to have UVU culinary school graduate and award-winning Chef Vance Lott in the kitchen.  With modern and classic cooking techniques the menu is straightforward, delicious, contemporary American style dining with bold flavors and plated with an elegant touch. All the butchering, sausage making, meat smoking, and sauces are done in house. No pre-made, frozen foods here. You’ll find exceptional steaks, burgers, chicken, seafood and salads at the new Cliffside Restaurant. With a price point to rival those of the other restaurants in St. George, Cliffside Restaurant is definitely the new place to go. The amazing view, great food, and exceptional service will make Cliffside Restaurant everyone's favorite place in town. 

The restaurant is currently open Monday through Saturday from 5PM to 9PM and will expand its hours of operation in the near future to offer lunch and breakfast menus.  For a look at the menu and to read more about this new dining establishment in St. George, go to http://www.cliffsiderestaurant.com/ or follow them on facebook for special offers.

April Students of the Month Honored by St. George Exchange Club

St. George, UT, April 18, 2014 — The April Students of the Month recipients were recently honored by the St. George Exchange Club.  The St. George Exchange Club sponsors the Student of the Month Program, which honors one student from the area high schools each month. This program recognizes the students’ accomplishments in academics, service and leadership in their respective schools. Dixie State University recently partnered with the St. George Exchange Club and will provide each of the Student of the Month recipients a one-year, full-tuition scholarship. 

The 48 students recognized each school year by the St. George Exchange Club equates to a commitment of over $175,000 from Dixie State University. The Exchange Club is honored to work with Dixie State University in recognizing and supporting the outstanding high school students of our community.

In addition, one student from the eight students honored as Student of the Month from each high school will have the opportunity to become Student of the Year for their school and receive a college scholarship to the college of their choice from the St. George Exchange Club.

The St. George Exchange Club meets Thursday mornings at 7:30AM at George's in Ancestor Square. For more information about the St. George Exchange Club, contact Brett Labrum at (435) 674-2221.  Congratulations to the St George Exchange Club 2014 March Students of the Month! Congratulations to the St George Exchange Club 2014 April Students of the Month.

Back Row: Braden Johnston (Pine View High School); Cason Patterson (Snow Canyon High School);  St. George Exchange Club President Brett Labrum.
Front Row: Frank Lojko (Dixie State University); Brenna Ledbetter (Millcreek High School); Lexie Ricks (Tuacahn High School)

TONAQUINT DATA CENTER APPOINTS NEW CFO

The Tonaquint Data Center, a K.H. Traveller project in St. George, Utah, announces the hiring of Dan Strobell as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

A designated certified cash manager (CCM), Strobell earned his bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University where he studied business. After several years working in the banking industry, Strobell says he looks forward to helping Tonaquint Data Center grow.

“This is a wonderful company and one where we enjoy great camaraderie,” Strobell said. “I am excited to be part of the growth and expansion of our southern Utah facility.”

Currently, Tonaquint Data Center is expanding its St. George, Utah facility to nearly double its size, ability and services in storing backup data for large and small companies.

Tonaquint Data Center is the only Tier III data center facility between Las Vegas and Provo. Housing data for multiple Fortune 500 companies, Tonaquint Data Center provides services including IT infrastructure, connectivity solutions, disaster recovery, remote management services, colocation, and more.

For more information, call (435) 628-6164, or go to www.tonaquintdc.com. Tonaquint Data Center is located at Tonaquint Business Park at 1180 West, 1600 South, in St. George, Utah.

TONAQUINT DATA CENTER ANNOUNCES MATT HEATON AS NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

St. George, UT — The Tonaquint Data Center, a K.H. Traveller project in St. George, Utah, announces the hiring of Matt Heaton to the position of vice president of sales and operations.

A graduate of Weber State University, Heaton comes to Tonaquint Data Center with a Bachelor of Science degree in technical sales, and several years experience working in the information systems industry. Formerly, Heaton was manager of major accounts for Century Link and director of sales for Diamond Wireless in Colorado.

“I look forward to creating a brand and image that resonates with our customer base and support increasing revenue for the company,” Heaton said. “This is an exciting time at Tonaquint Data Center. We are experiencing growth and demand for Internet and backup services, and our current expansion offers important options to our customers.”

Currently, Tonaquint Data Center is expanding its St. George, Utah facility to nearly double its size, ability and services in storing backup data for large and small companies. 

Tonaquint Data Center is the only Tier III data center facility between Las Vegas and Provo. Housing data for multiple Fortune 500 companies, Tonaquint Data Center provides services including IT infrastructure, connectivity solutions, disaster recovery, remote management services, colocation, and more.

For more information, call (435) 628-6164, or go to www.tonaquintdc.com. Tonaquint Data Center is located at Tonaquint Business Park at 1180 West, 1600 South, in St. George, Utah.

DOCUMENTARY FILM FEATURING WAR ENEMIES RECONCILING TO CELEBRATE U.S. PREMIERE AT SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRAR

DACA Productions will celebrate the U.S. premiere of its debut documentary film, “Soldiers’ Sanctuary,” Thursday, April 17, at Seattle Public Library in Seattle, Wash., at the Microsoft Auditorium, with guest subjects of the film in attendance including a southern Utah Vietnam War Veteran helicopter pilot of the infamous Khe Sanh Battlefield.

A touching film about combat veterans healing the wounds of war, “Soldiers’ Sanctuary” follows a diverse group of U.S. war veterans as they travel to the infamous battlefield at Khe Sanh, Vietnam in hopes of finding reconciliation with former enemies of war. Uniquely, the group includes young veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, as well as Vietnam veterans. Among veterans featured in the film is Dave Hansen of southern Utah who was stationed at Khe Sanh.

At Khe Sanh, the group participates in an emotional meeting with veterans of the People’s Army of Vietnam. Together, the veteran soldiers participate in an incense ceremony to honor fallen friends, and then go to work side-by-side in planting avocado trees as a symbol of giving new life to peaceful relationships. This historic event is the foundation of the Khe Sanh Peace Garden, a world sanctuary dedicated to honoring the memory of fallen soldiers from all sides of armed conflict and providing opportunity for peaceful face-to-face reconciliation of former enemies.

A first-of-its-kind documentary film, “Soldiers’ Sanctuary” focuses on veterans of all wars and their struggle and varying degrees of desire to reconcile with former enemies. It provides a touching tale of how both sides of war benefit from making interpersonal connections by reaching across former enemy lines to find healing,  understanding, and common ground.  

“My hope is that this film will help many who are interested in moving through personal struggle by way of reconciliation within themselves and forgiveness towards their enemies,” filmmaker Luke Hansen said. “While the Khe Sanh Peace Garden project is helping veterans of war in a very moving way, this film really applies to all who are looking to find personal peace and reconciliation.”

In March 2014, Hansen returned to Vietnam with subjects from his film for its first official screening and world premiere. On March 24, at Hanoi, Hansen shared “Soldiers’ Sanctuary” with an audience including members of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), the Vietnam USA Society (VUS), and the Veterans Association of Vietnam (VAVN). On March 27, the film celebrated its world premiere at Khe Sanh, Vietnam, a former battlefield. Also in attendance were civic leaders, veterans and their families, along with Vietnamese musician, Tinh Mahoney, whose song “Goodbye to My Homeland,” is featured in the film.

Hansen said Seattle was selected for the film’s U.S. premiere because it is hometown to many participants of the 2012 Vietnam trip that is the subject of the documentary. Additionally, PeaceTrees VietNam is headquartered in Seattle – an organization providing significant support to the film and the Khe Sanh Peace Garden project.

Guests will have an opportunity to hear from the filmmaker and subjects of the film at a panel discussion immediately following the screening. Panelists will include the filmmaker’s father Dave Hansen (Vietnam veteran helicopter pilot), along with Michael Fragale (Gulf War veteran), Adam Tousley (Iraq War veteran), Aly McGregor, and Jerilyn Brusseau (PeaceTrees VietNam co-founder). The panel will be moderated by Kevin Espirito (Sr. Manager of Community Engagement at Microsoft Citizenship and Public Affairs) who traveled to Vietnam with Hansen and the veteran delegation, under the auspices of PeaceTrees VietNam in 2012.

“I was honored to join and witness this amazing event first hand,” said Espirito. “I consider the friends I made on this multi-generational veterans peace trip, American and Vietnamese, my friends for life.

For information about the film or the April 17 screening, go to soldierssanctuary.com or call the film’s representing agency, TCS Creative, at (435) 674-2856. To reserve seating, go to Eventbrite.com and search Soldiers’ Sancturary. More information about the Khe Sanh Peace Garden project can be found at khesanhgarden.org.

The Microsoft Auditorium is located inside the Seattle Public Library at 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, Wash. The film is 46 minutes in length and the screening will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. 

Dave Hansen of southern Utah plants avocado trees at the Khe Sanh Garden near the old battlefield runway with former enemies of war.

Iraq War Veteran Adam Tousley (red check shirt) plants with multi-generation war veterans in Vietnam.

Filmmaker Luke Hansen (center with camera) of Albany, New York in Vietnam with trip participants.

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Jensen Bayles - Estate Planning: Do I Really Need a Lawyer?

Phillip Gubler and Thomas J. Bayles

In the world of Do-It-Yourself, does it make sense to retain an attorney to complete your estate planning?  We are all aware of the availability of legal documents on the Internet and the ease with which you can purchase a legal package to complete your own Will and some related documents.

I read an article in a reputable business magazine a few years ago in which the writer evaluated five different Will packages she obtained from the Internet or the local office supply.  All of the Will packages were recommended as legal in her state.  After completing the five Will packages, she acknowledged some were easier to use than others and she evaluated her experience.  Her conclusion is key and that is that even after carefully following the instructions in each Will package she still did not have any “peace of mind.”

Sometimes we are so fixated on the little things that we miss the big picture.  We work our whole lives to accumulate wealth to provide for ourselves in our retirement.  Why risk it now?  Some of the Will packages may seem to save you money at the outset, what happens when you pass away?  Have all contingencies been considered?  One small mistake can be extremely costly.

Last week the Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of two nieces whose aunt used a Will package in 2004 to complete her Will.  Although the two nieces were not mentioned in the Will, the court ruled in their favor because the Will package did not have a residuary clause providing for the disposition of property not listed in the document.  

The Florida Supreme Court’s opinion included statements from concurring Justice Barbara Pariente who viewed the ruling as a cautionary tale.  “While I appreciate that there are many individuals in this state who might have difficulty affording a lawyer,” Pariente said, “this case does remind me of the adage ‘penny-wise and pound-foolish.’ . . . 

“I therefore take this opportunity to highlight a cautionary tale of the potential dangers of utilizing pre-printed forms and drafting a will without legal assistance.  As this case illustrates, that decision can ultimately result in the frustration of the testator’s intent, in addition to the payment of extensive attorney’s fees – the precise results the testator sought to avoid in the first place.” 

This problem is not unique to Florida.  Don’t be penny-wise and pound-foolish.  Seek counsel from a qualified estate planning attorney to help you achieve your estate planning goals and “peace of mind.”

JensenBayles, LLP provides a broad spectrum of legal services.  Thomas J. Bayles has been actively providing advice in the areas of trusts, wills, probate and tax planning in the St. George market for over 15 years. Please visit our web site www.jensenbayles.com or call 435-674-9718 and ask for Thomas J. Bayles or Phillip G. Gubler. The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be construed as legal advice.

Tonaquint Hosts Golf Tournament to Support Rotary Humanitarian Project

St. George, UT – Tonaquint is hosting their 3rd Annual Golf Classic at the Valderra Golf Course at The Ledges on Friday, April 4. Matt Hamlin, CEO of Tonaquint Data Center  stated, "The proceeds of which will be contributed to the St. George Rotary Club Foundation to help fund their Guatemalan Stoves Project. This is our third year hosting this golf event and we are so excited for the companies that will be participating with us. For the first time, we have representatives from Nike Golf who will be making an appearance in St. George and assisting in the tournament."

Nationally known high tech companies including EMC2 Corporation, Emerson Electric Company, CCI Mechanical, CampusBooks.com, Level 3 Communications, Integra, XO Communications, CenturyLink, Waterford, Certiport, Cat, and Vivint, Inc. will be represented at the tournament.

Local businesses including Infowest, busybusy.com, Les Olson Company, Academy Mortgage, South Central Communications, State Bank of Southern Utah, Wells Fargo Bank, and City of St. George will have teams represented.

According to Chris Howard, VP of Sales for Tonaquint, "The 3rd Annual Tonaquint Golf Classic is excited to provide proceeds to the St. George Rotary Club Foundation and their Guatemala Stoves Project. This effort by the Rotarians is working to develop processes and projects that will provide sustainable basic living standards for the Mayan women of Guatemala. Club members are convinced the best way to break the cycle of poverty is by educating the younger generation.  For more information on the Guatemala Stoves Project go to http://www.stgeorgerotary.org/ and follow the link from their home page.

March Students of the Month Honored by St. George Exchange Club

St. George, UT, April 2, 2014 — The March Student of the Month recipients were recently honored by the St. George Exchange Club.  The St. George Exchange Club sponsors the Student of the Month Program, which honors one student from the area high schools each month. This program recognizes the students’ accomplishments in academics, service and leadership in their respective schools. Dixie State University recently partnered with the St. George Exchange Club and will provide each of the Student of the Month recipients a one-year, full-tuition scholarship. 

The 48 students recognized each school year by the St. George Exchange Club equates to a commitment of over $175,000 from Dixie State University. The Exchange Club is honored to work with Dixie State University in recognizing and supporting the outstanding high school students of our community.

In addition, one student from the eight students honored as Student of the Month from each high school will have the opportunity to become Student of the Year for their school and receive a college scholarship to the college of their choice from the St. George Exchange Club.

The St. George Exchange Club meets Thursday mornings at 7:30AM at George's in Ancestor Square. For more information about the St. George Exchange Club, contact Brett Labrum at (435) 674-2221.  Congratulations to the St George Exchange Club 2014 March Students of the Month!

Back Row: St George Exchange Club President Brett Labrum; Chance Ewell (Desert Hills High School); McKlane Ganowsky (Dixie High School)

Middle Row: JD Robertson DSU; Madison Shaffer (Dixie High School); Ashlie Richards (Pine View High School); Brenden Gourley (Tuacahn High School)

Front Row: Shelaine Buschman (Millcreek High School); Yael Mancilla (Snow Canyon High School); Kaylee Brooks (Snow Canyon High School)

BYU Management Society Invites Mark Widmer to Speak

Mark Widmer to Speak at BYU Management Society Luncheon

St. George, UT – The St. George BYU Management Society is excited to welcome Mark Widmer, a professor of Therapeutic Recreation in the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University as their speaker on April 24, 2014 at noon at the Corporate Alliance Hub located in the Tonaquint Business Park at 1487 S Silicon Way, St George, UT. This luncheon is sponsored by the law firm of Durham Jones & Pinegar. Cost of the luncheon is $15.00 payable at the door. RSVPs must be made by April 21, 2014 to drewgubler@gmail.com or by calling (435) 669-4519.

About Mark Widmer

 Mark A. Widmer, Ph.D., is a professor of Therapeutic Recreation in the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University. He also teaches in the Executive MBA program. His research focuses on  the effective use of adventure experiences to promote skills, resilience and therapeutic outcomes. He regularly publishes his findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Mark also develops and runs outdoor adventure programs for executive teams and families in locations around the world including Canada, Spain, Turkey, and New Zealand.  These programs focus on skills such as leading strategic change, performance management, innovation, talent development, and thriving in hostile environments. Clients include Hi-tech companies (e.g. Intel), investment firms (e.g. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority), pharmaceutical companies (e.g. Actelion), and healthcare organizations (e.g., American College of Cardiology). Recently, he and his partners founded, Ampelis, combining the management and leadership consulting with programs to help high net worth families identify, build and pass on an intentional family culture, to protect the transition of family well-being and wealth.

Mark grew up in Northern California. His "hippy" parents taught him to love the outdoors. He loves to mountain bike, ice climb, ski, canyoneer, run white water, fly fish, and backpack with his family. He worked professionally as a guide and ski instructor, and also taught mountain biking classes for 23 years. He and his wife Suzy have 4 children ages 25-14 and one 18 month old grand daughter.

Mark Widmer