By Annette Lyon

The Mormon Battalion never fought in battle, but some consider the National Guard 222nd of Cedar City, or the “Triple Deuce” as they are often referred to, one of their military descendants. Since its inception, the unit has fought in seven wars from the Mexican War through the Iraq War, including the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. As far as they know, in spite of the numerous dangerous missions the soldiers have encountered, the 222nd has never lost a soldier in battle.
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by Dave Ellis

I looked up from my lunch at a café the other day to watch a guy outside the window struggling to stuff a twenty pound iguana into a duffel bag. My first thought was “how is it we can put a man on the moon but we can’t make a duffel bag that fits a twenty pound iguana?” My second thought was “why do weird things happen around me?”
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For the better part of six years, Desert Saints Magazine has brought the members and friends of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints great content to inform, uplift and entertain. During those years we have had a small presence in Southern Utah.
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by Annette Lyon

Mama, I love Dada. Dada all gone.”

Meredith’s daughter was 10 months old when her father was deployed to Afghanistan. She’s nearly two now and coping well, but late-night moments like these are hard.
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By Josi Kilpack

At the age of twenty-seven, Scott Batt, an iron worker from Cedar City, husband and father of two, was called to war. Military service was not something he had planned on, and being almost ten years older than the average soldier, he’d thought he’d avoid the draft. However, when called to serve his country, he stepped up with sixteen million other men and women to defend his country and just maybe save the world.
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By Michele Garvin

My faith in mankind has just been renewed.

Since my husband has been in Arizona starting his new job, I have had plenty of challenges while I stay behind to sell the house. However, the Lord still is watching over us.
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“In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

One morning I opened the scriptures and turned to the Topical Guide. I looked up Happiness/Happy, Cheer, Cheerful/Cheerfulness and Joy, and marveled at the number of scripture references listed under each of these topics. Our Heavenly Father has designed a great plan for our happiness. (Alma 42:8, 16) It is the very purpose of our lives: “Men are that they might have joy.” (2 Nephi 2:25)
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Scripture: “Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ” (The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” paragraph 7)
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Jennie, my wonderful mother-in-law, made lots of clothes for our children when they were small.

And, having lived through the Depression and other hard times, she had learned to save all the scraps, even the teeny ones which I deemed unusable.
In later years Jennie decided she wanted to learn to quilt. Being very brave, she tackled an intricate pattern which I think is called “cathedral window.” I’m quite sure it wasn’t what would be considered a beginner’s pattern. With urging of friends, she entered it in Brigham City, Utah’s county fair and took second place.
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Some old court records reveal mayhem and abuse among ancestors, and while they may disclose soap opera lives, they also reveal essential family information.
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Looking to experience some musical summer fun?

Clark County Children’s Choir is hosting its first ever Summer Music Camp! With artistic directors Holly Steed and Kelli McElvany, be prepared to blast off on a choral journey through music history. Develop your musicianship and experience musical excellence from the Romantic Era, the Renaissance and Classical Periods. We will be learning more about proper singing techniques and preparing for the most creative concert we’ve ever performed!
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Have you ever wondered how to break into real estate investing? Have you wished you knew how to find solid investment properties that would generate cash flow for you? Have you been puzzled over properties, wondering if the potential positive cash flow was real?
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The Rosel Seastrand Arts Foundation will be performing Once Upon a Mattress this month. It is the comedic, musical version of the “Princess and the Pea” fairytale.
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