Audio Recording St. George

Are you ready for the longest night of the year? The winter solstice is Wednesday, December 21. Learn how you can make the most of it in this video and article in St. George News: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2022/12/19/apk-the-longest-night-of-the-year-marks-a-time-to-set-good-intentions-begin-anew/#.Y6EcAS1h3Y0

Today I am featuring a Q and A session with Trichelle Watkins, author of Finding Hope Especially When It Hurts.  This book tells the story of the Watkins Family caring for a child with Batten's Disease.  Parents who find themselves in this same situation can find comfort and hope in Trichelle's story.  Read on . . . Please tell us about your book and why you decided to write it. I originally started to write this down for my daughters.  Batten disease is rare and there aren't that many people who have experienced it.  I wanted them to have something that I didn't in the beginning because this is a genetic disease.  There is a possibility that one of their children could have it.  Then I thought about all the other parents of Batten children who are struggling.  I wondered if my story might be able to help one of them.  I finally decided that I needed to put it out there for anyone who wanted to find a little hope. What was the most challenging thing about telling your s

Wondering what all the Day of the Dead stuff means?  Check out this video and article about this celebration in St. George News:  https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2022/10/25/apk-artists-bring-the-day-of-the-dead-to-life-in-st-george-exhibit/#.Y1kTpy1h3Y0 

  Volunteers filled more than 700 backpacks to make sure every kid in Washington County is able to start the new school year with a backpack and all the necessary supplies. Learn more in this video and article published by St. George News: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2022/08/11/apk-we-want-to-give-back-to-this-community-volunteers-donors-fill-backpacks-for-kids-in-washington-county/#.YvVTVi1h2YY

  I love anything that has to do with film, but working on this story was extra special. Figmentation Foundation helps kids who have been through medical traumas become super heroes through costuming and film. Check out this video and article published in St. George News: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2022/07/31/apk-southern-utah-superheroes-among-us-figmentation-foundation-brings-them-to-life/#.YucBxC1h1pI

July is National Parks and Recreation Month. Check out this video and article about all the fun ways you can celebrate: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2022/06/30/apk-heres-how-to-celebrate-national-parks-and-recreation-month-in-southern-utah/#.Yr4Uti1h1pI