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Governor Cox visit highlights education legislation
Cv students extend wish of prosperity, peace
by Corey Baumgartner Speaking of the historic be better prepared to compete in
Iron Count y Today legislative funding—a greater the global marketplace.”
amount than any other year He added, “We’re grateful
To highlight the education for both K-12 and higher to all of you for your support
legislation passed during the education—Governor Cox said in helping us get here. We still
2021 session, Utah Governor, it was something to celebrate, have a lot of work to do but this
Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Governor especially since it came on the is a major, major advancement
Deidre Henderson made a heels of a potentially crippling in what we’re working on and
special trip to the campus of pandemic. “It’s not just about what we’re going to able to
Southern Utah University to spending money,” he explained. accomplish.”
meet with and encourage local “It’s about training, making After the ceremonial signing
corey baumgertner
leaders about the importance sure we have the best teachers of the bills, Governor Cox was Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Governor
of protecting and improving and improving the quality of Deidre Henderson visit SUU to sign important bills that
education in Utah. instruction to help our student see cox visit » 8 provide and improve education in Utah.
SUU honors Class of 2021
story on page 2 shay baruffi
2 Wednesday, May 5, 2021 news Iron County Today
SUU celebrates 122nd Annual Commencement
by Shay Baruffi
Iron Count y Today
Southern Utah University’s 122nd commencement
exercises were split into two days this year: Friday April
30th and Saturday May 1st. An impressive 2,361 graduated
this year. The class of 2021 awarded 596 master’s degrees,
1,473 bachelor’s degrees, 276 associate degrees and 16
certificates. SUU’s 2021 graduates come from 36 countries
and 40 U.S states.
Graduates lined up bright and early to prepare for their
march through the Carter Carillon Tower, signaling the
end of an era at SUU. Following the Scarlet & Black Band
the procession made their way down to SUU’s America
First Event Center where the ceremonies continued.
University President Scott Wyatt welcomed the audience,
“The average age of your academic class is 27 years old,
the youngest is 17 and the oldest has me beat by 4 years at
64 years old. Just when half of the world is thinking about
retiring the other half is saying let’s get going.”
After a beautiful performance of Climb Ev’ry Mountain
by SUU Choirs one of two students representing the
class of 2021, Ajhamae Quiring, began her address.
Quiring began her speech reminiscing about what being
a T-Bird was like for many, although very different given
the circumstances of 2020. She continued with a story
about a WWII Veteran named Jack who enjoyed playing
the trumpet, the underlying message being providing
kindness and empathy in a divided world: “We can choose
to shake the hand of our enemy, we can choose to see the
best in others, we can do better in cheering each other
on rather than tearing each other down. We’re all leaving
college on level 1, be kind to yourself.”
Following Ajhamae Quiring’s speech, Honorary Doctor
of Public Service degrees were awarded to Carine Clark,
Gail Miller, and Garth Frehner. SUU President Scott Wyatt
then introduced 2021’s Commencement Keynote speaker, While this year's commencement was different than last
Dr. Gail Miller. Gail Miller is the owner of the Larry H. year with the challenges of the pandemic, the feelings of hope
and excitment for the future were prevalent in each procession.
Miller group of companies. A philanthropist and charitable
individual, she gives her time and contributes significantly
to Utah.
Dr. Miller expressed her gratitude to be included in
SUU’s commencement ceremonies and communicated
the achievement 2021 graduates have made today. She
continued, “You have climbed a lot of mountains to
arrive at this particular mountaintop.” Miller then shared
some experiences of mountains she climbed herself and
challenging mountains her family members have climbed.
She followed with the consequences and dangers of being
an unprepared climber. “Whatever your challenge is, you
must pick something that speaks to you and strive for it
and then craft yourself into becoming big enough to reach
your goals. Getting an education is a lot like mountain
climbing; this journey that you’ve been on has brought
you to this point and has taken a great deal of time and
sacrifice, it is something that you have accomplished
today and I’m sure climbing your mountain has not been
easy nor has it been for the faint of heart.”
Dr. Gail Miller continued her beautiful keynote address
with examples of great cultural and historical upheaval
and the growth that occurred post the tumult. She focused
on this generation of graduates and their influence on the
world and the future. Dr. Miller ended her address with
key concepts to center on while living life, “I like to start
with being kind. Kindness creates permanent change for
the better. Serve others, share what you have. Be civil,
use good manners even if you disagree with someone. Be
courageous, if you let fear determine your actions you will
never know what you are capable of becoming. Be inclu-
sive, embrace diversity. Be innovative, be flexible in your life
and career. Be patient and forgiving, without patience and
forgiveness relationships will wither and die. Keep money
in perspective, when you make money use it to do good,
money does not define who you are. Be grateful, gratitude
satisfies the soul. Be successful, success begets success.”
Following Dr. Gail Miller’s speech, university Provost Dr.
Jon Anderson, made the class of 2021 official by awarding
degrees to all programs. Congratulations to Southern Utah
University’s Class of 2021! photos by shay baruffi
Iron County Today news Wednesday, May 5, 2021 3
Community partners collect 140lbs. of pills
during prescription drug take back day
from Heidi Baxley
Iron Count y Prevention Coalition
Cedar City, – To raise
awareness about the potential for
abuse of prescription medications,
[the Iron County Prevention
Coalition, the Iron County Sheriff ’s
Department, and Lin’s Marketplace]
sponsored a Prescription Drug
Take Back Day event as part of the
DEA’s National Take Back Initiative
on Saturday, April 24th from
10am-2pm.
According to the Office of
National Drug Control Policy pre-
scription drug abuse is the nation's
fastest-growing drug problem. Most
individuals who misuse prescription
drugs, particularly teens, believe
that these substances are safer than
illicit drugs because they are pre-
scribed by a healthcare professional
and dispensed by a pharmacist. The
first step in attempting to tackle
the problem of prescription drug
abuse is to educate parents, youth,
Courtesy Heidi Baxley
and patients about the dangers of
abusing prescription drugs. As part of a nationwide program to help protect against and prevent problems with prescription durg abuse, local agencies
joined forces to collect unwanted, unused medications.
To address the abuse and misuse
of prescription drugs, community no take-back program is available Day occurs twice yearly in April and City Police Department, the Iron
organizations, public health entities in your area, take them out of October. There are also permanent County Sheriff ’s Office, Township
and law enforcement collaborate their original containers and Drug Disposal Boxes available for Pharmacy, SUU Health & Wellness
to host drug take-back programs mix them with an undesirable year-round disposal in the Cedar Center and Parowan Drug & Gift.
nationwide. These drug disposal substance, such as used coffee
programs are a good way to remove grounds or kitty litter — to make
expired, unwanted or unused the medication less appealing and
medicines from the home and unrecognizable — then put them in
reduce the chance that someone a sealable bag, empty can, or other
may accidentally or intentionally container to prevent the medica-
take the medicine. tion from leaking or breaking out of
a garbage bag.
What can you do in your » Talk to your kids: It's import-
community? ant that our children learn about
» Follow disposal guidelines. the use and abuse of prescription
Don’t flush your prescription drugs.
medications. If no instructions » Take advantage of local drop
are given on the drug label and boxes: Prescription Drug Take Back
4 Wednesday, May 5, 2021 news Iron County Today
opinion
Three things we’ve Thought
of the
all learned from week
from the desk of R. Gail
this past year Stahle, publisher
“All labor that
uplifts humanity
from Timothy P. Daniels has dignity and
For Iron Count y Today importance
W isdom dictates we periodically con- and should be
sider where we are and where we’ve undertaken with
come from. So, what have we learned painstaking
during this past year?
For one, we learned things can change quickly. excellence.”
One day there is plenty of toilet paper and the
Martin Luther King, Jr.
next day we are searching Amazon for Charmin,
scared we will run out of those important papers.
On the other hand, one day we may be jobless and
then seemingly out of the blue an old friend calls
us about a great job opportunity. So, practically,
it pays to learn from history and prepare for the
future—prepare to avoid losses and take advan- From the Editor
tage of future opportunities.
Second, we’ve been reminded that our
society—and our lives—depend a great deal
on people with no special rank or title other Happy
Mother’s Day
than Everyday Hero. I’m talking about nursing
assistants, truck drivers, and people
that deliver the mail, mop up the
op/
I
spills and flip the burgers. We have
been humbled as we’ve driven down
Ed
came across an inter-
I-15 or Sage Drive in the wind and esting email this week
rain and seen bundled-up nurses about mothers. It said
working at the drive-through COVID- that 82% of Americans
19 testing center. It behooves us to show gratitude believe moms deserve
for the services others provide to us every day. more than one Mother’s
Another lesson is that Grandma was right. Day a year. I feel bad for
“Use it up, where it out, make it do or do without.” those 18% who don’t have
“Get all the education you can get.” “Be prepared.” Corey such a mother they deem
We have a lot we can learn from people with gray Baumgartner worthy of more recognition.
or white (or no) hair. They have “been around the Managing Editor The email also listed the
block” and “seen a thing or two.” Wisdom dictates percentages of who is sending
we consider the advice of the Grandmas and mom flowers (45%) a gift-card (28%), or will be
Grandpas around us. connecting through calling or video-chat (23%).
There are many other sobering lessons to be What was the thing most moms wanted,
learned from this past year, but certainly we have according to the email? A clean house (34%) just
learned that things can change quickly, there is beat out being acknowledged that she’s doing a
much to express gratitude for, and we should seek good job (32%). It also listed which top TV moms
the advice of the Grandmas in our lives. There is a were most relatable from Wilma Flintstone to
lot to prepare for and be hopeful about. Marge Simpson.
I know Mother’s Days (like most holidays)
can be difficult for many who don’t have family,
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opinion Bookings
Below are bookings as reported by the
Iron County Sheriff’s Department and
The decisions that define us
Cedar City Police Department. Those
To the Editor arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
APRIL 26
Ashley M Huddy
I am writing in response Las Vegas, NV
to the Letter to the Editor The opinions stated in this article are solely one Black girl – and saved another. We will Poss Stolen Credit Cards, Mail Theft – Less
published on April 28, 2021 those of the author and not Iron County Today. hear about the dead girl, Ma’Khia Bryant, but I Than $1000
G
titled: Water vs. Construction. doubt we will hear much about the teenager Denise F Thornton
Cedar City, UT
In this article the author iven human nature and the mere fact the officer saved, Tionna Bonner. DRUG – Poss/Use of C/S, Assault
felt that there should be a of observation, I am not sure America Yes, we need to call it both ways. And this
can ever become a truly racially extends to other areas as well. APRIL 28
moratorium on the con-
struction of new homes in unbiased society. But as we fight for justice Last week, many celebrities were Dylan M Farris
Cedar City, UT
Southwest Utah while we are and racial/ethnic equality, we must, like a fair bemoaning the fact that the “favorite” to DRUG – Poss C/S, Drug Paraphernalia
in a water emergency; that referee, call it both ways. win Best Actor at the Academy Awards, the Jason M Fint
all new construction permits Not every traffic stop or aggressive police recently deceased Black actor Chadwick Milford, UT
Retail Theft
be frozen till our water action involving a racial or ethnic minority is Boseman, actually lost in the balloting to an
a stain on law enforcement. Not every Black aging white man, Anthony Hopkins. At the Tyler Solmies
situation improves. However Cedar City, UT
he suggests those in the American is a saint and not every white cop same time, Viola Davis lost the Best Actress Criminal Mischief ($1500-$5000), Theft
(Less than $500), Threat of Violence
decision making positions is a trigger-happy racist. Not every police trophy, even though most critics praised her Accompanied by Force or Violence
are in the construction trades performance.
so it will not happen. Some will connect the results APRIL 29
cyclops
Let me state that I nor to racism. But if that were the case, Terrance M Mcginty
anyone I know personally are Black actor Daniel Kaluuya would Mount Pleasant, WI
Criminal Mischief
in the construction trades. not have won Best Supporting Actor,
My family is fairly new to the Regina King would not have been APRIL 30
area. I am not making light of Bryan Gray selected to deliver the opening Stephanie E Munford
our water situation, it is dire. speech, and two Asian women would Cedar City, UT
Theft, Forgery
Columnist
However, is it really likely to not have taken home statuettes for Corey M Demorenay
improve dramatically? Sure, Best Director and Best Supporting Kanarraville, UT
we will have the occasional shooting is invitation to riot, and looters are Actress. Forcible Sodomy
wet year mixed with the dry criminals, not “anguished” citizens fed up From my non-Hollywood perspective, Teddy R Ferris
Cedar City, UT
years, however, the climate with ill treatment. Viola Davis should have won, but then again, DRUG – Poss C/S and Drug Paraphernalia
trends are changing. The reality of racial inequality cannot the Los Angeles Dodgers – presumably the Jarvis J Luther
Whether you believe it is be ignored. When Trayvon Martin appears best team in baseball – would have won Cedar City, UT
False Personal Info w/Intent to Be Them
related to the carbon foot- “threatening” for holding a pack of candy, the World Series three years in a row. In the
Christopher R Weaver
print related to human activi- when a Black man is killed for the crime of case of Chadwick Boseman, his death from St. George, UT
ties or just normal climate selling unlicensed cigarettes, when another cancer at the age of 43 would have made his Alcohol Restricted DL, DUI
fluctuations that occur and is riddled with bullets for trotting away from win a great sentimental Hollywood story. MAY 1
have occurred in the history police officers in a public park, or when His acclaimed performance also made him
Craig G Pacheco
of the planet. The point is, George Floyd is murdered by an officer with more than deserving. But that doesn’t mean Provo, UT
if you are going to demand Criminal Trespass, City Park – No Alcohol
a moratorium on building
permits, than at the same
“Not every Black American is a saint and not every James R Corbett
Cedar City, UT
time you will need to declare white cop is a trigger-happy racist.” Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct
William K Frandsen
a moratorium on people Cedar City, UT
having babies and increasing a checkered history of assault, there is ample the winner only won because Boseman is Aggravated Assault
the population, which is what reason for demanding reform. When a survey Black. As movie critic Wesley Morris said MAY 2
eventually drives up the need finds that minority men and women are following the show, “It makes all the sense Myron W Tom
for more housing and drives some three times more likely to be convicted in the world that Anthony Hopkins won. His Cedar City, UT
the need for more water than whites charged with the same crime, (performance) is titanic.” Assault, Intoxication, Open Container in Veh
across all of the industries to only the stupid cannot acknowledge a Racism is too serious an offense to be MAY 3
feed, clothe, bathe, etc., these problem. tossed around casually. I’m all in favor of Scott R Hendrickson
additional people. But that doesn’t mean that every aggres- banishing and even imprisoning overly Cedar City, UT
So, are you ready to do sive action is unjustified. aggressive police officers. DRUG – Poss C/S and Drug Paraphernalia,
Assault
that Mr. Fox? A moratorium Last week a Black teenager in Columbus, In entertainment, the days when Charlie
Mara Jansons
on babies? In Utah? Ohio was shot and killed by a white police Pride’s face did not appear on his first few Cedar City, UT
officer. The teen was attempting to stab albums for fear of offending white fans is Assault
another girl; the officer had some 11 seconds over. And there is a Black teenager alive in Hunter C Mosdell
Cedar City, UT
Barbara Benedict to make a judgement call. In the end he killed Ohio because of a white cop. Purch, Poss, Consume by Minor
(Measurable Amounts)
6 Wednesday, May 5, 2021 news Iron County Today
Cedar City Senior Center officially opens
by Edy Meredith The Iron County Senior ment sources for funding to protect volunteer opportunities. Also go to
For Iron Count y Today Newsletter for May is already the Iron County budget. the Center to join in the activities
available and can be picked up at the If you did not attend the Center’s which provide many opportunities
Seniors and their families will be Center from 10 am to 3 pm to see opening on March 20th, you may for service and participation.
happy to know that the Senior Center the list of activities with date and want to skedaddle down to the cen- The central purpose of the senior
located at 489 East 200 South in time. The activities range from A to ter to view it and register for classes center is providing the following for
Cedar City has officially opened. The Z (Arthritis Exercise Class to Zumba and lunch. Mike Link is the Iron seniors over age 60: 1) A facility to
Center will begin serving lunch meals with 20 more subjects in between). County Commissioner who oversees gather and socialize, 2) Educational
at the Center on May 4th according to The senior center operates senior centers in Iron County, and classes and seminars, 3) Exercise and
Curtis Crawford, the onsite director under the direction of Iron County’s all three commissioners meet with recreation, 4) Nutritional lunch meals
and manager, and on Tuesdays, commissioners. Commissioner Paul center directors twice a year. at the center and for homebound
Wednesdays, and Fridays thereafter. Cozzens directly spearheaded the The Senior Center has only one seniors, 5) Information where seniors
To participate in the noontime meals, building of the new north wing addi- full-time employee and approxi- can receive assistance for special
an RSVP must be made by phone to tion during the covid shut down for mately 6 part-time. Volunteers are needs, 6) An outreach worker for
reserve your place (435) 586-8032. which all the workers and volunteers always welcome for Meals on Wheels contact by phone and in person for
The menus for the meals are at the Center express their gratitude. drivers who deliver meals to the special needs and circumstances.
planned at the Center and then sent He oversaw the construction of the homebound over 60 years of age. These purposes are being met thanks
to the Five Counties for nutritional project and worked closely with the Please call Curtis Crawford at 435- to the employees, volunteers, and
review. contractors and found other govern- 586-8032 for more information about Iron County Commissioners.
Iron County Democrats to hold
biennial organizing convention
Cedar City — The Iron County with the County Party and to have a and a cash bar will be available. For
Democrats will hold their biennial voice in electing County Party leader- additional information please see
organizing convention at 5:00 P.M. ship for the next two years. Attendees our Facebook page: https://www.
on May 8, 2021, at the Cedar City will also have the opportunity to facebook.com/ironcountydems
Courtyard by Marriott (1299 South meet and talk with several current If you have any questions, please
Interstate Drive, Cedar City UT). This State Party leaders and candidates for call Brittanie Parry (435) 327-2745
convention offers the opportunity State Party offices. or leave a message on our Facebook
courtesy to learn about and become involved Free appetizers will be served, page.Iron County Today news Wednesday, May 5, 2021 7
Utah Shakespeare Festival reaches agreement with actors union
Agreement
Provides Safety
Guidelines for All
from Donn Jersey
Utah Shakespeare Festival
CEDAR CITY — The Utah
Shakespeare Festival recently final-
ized an agreement with Actors’ Equity
Association, the union of professional
actors and stage managers in the
United States, which sets up COVID-
19 health and safety protocols for
actors, artists, and audience members
courtesy utah shakespeare festival
and opens the door for the Festival to
finalize the hiring of actors and stage and seminar spaces (including at The Festival’s 2021 season is June Cymbeline, Intimate Apparel, and
managers for the 2021 season. The Greenshow). This is in line 21 to October 9. Plays will be Pericles, The Comedy of Terrors. Tickets are
“This puts a feather in our cap with the Equity contract and a Utah Richard III, The Comedy of Errors, available by calling 800-PLAYTIX or
and the wind in our sails as we move Department of Health requirement The Pirates of Penzance, Ragtime, visiting www.bard.org.
forward building the 2021 season,” of masks for any group of fifty or
said Artistic Director Brian Vaughn. more. Because people can’t eat
“I’m thrilled we have finally reached or drink without removing their
an agreement with Actors’ Equity masks, concessions (including
and look forward to our full company water) will not be sold or allowed in
gathering in a few short days.” the theatres.
Producing Producer Frank Mack Up-to-date health and safety
agreed: “This is the last step in ensur- information is available at bard.org/
ing that we have an absolutely great health-and-safety. Playgoers should
2021 season. We start rehearsals on check the site often as they prepare
May 10 for what I expect to be one for their visit to Cedar City.
the best seasons at the Festival ever. All testing for the Festival
It's our 60th anniversary, the season company will be provided by Nomi
is dedicated to our founder, Fred Health. “Nomi Health is proud to
C. Adams, and it marks a return to partner with the Utah Shakespeare
producing after missing Festival to bring the arts
the 2020 season.”
The goal of the agree- “This puts back to life in Utah,” said
Mark Newman, founder
ment is to provide a safe
and healthy working and
a feather and CEO, Nomi Health.
“Our COVID solutions
performing environment
not just for actors but for
in our cap were born in our home
state of Utah, and since
all artist, technicians, and and the then, we've deployed
audience members. Both
organizations agree that wind in millions of tests and
hundreds of thousands
goal has been reached.
“The staff of the Utah
our sails as of vaccines across
the country. The Utah
Shakespeare Festival has we move Shakespeare Festival is
been working with the a cultural institution,
staff at Actors’ Equity forward and we’re excited to
Association for two
months to find a way
building support its safe return
to the stage so Utahns
that we can create the
work on our stages in a
the 2021 can once again enjoy the
arts.”
way that actors, artisans, season” Of course, all of this
technicians, and audi- is required to keep our
ences all stay safe,” said Brian Vaughn, actors on the stage and
General Manager Kami USF Artistic allow our audiences into
Terry Paul. “We now have Director the theatres again. “Each
that plan and will begin and every one of our
implementing it immediately.” talented artisans is eager to get back
The plan is based on the entire to work while safely continuing to
Festival company being fully vacci- create powerful and moving drama
nated against COVID-19 and regu- for Utah audiences,” said Vaughn.
larly tested. In addition, work and “After an incredibly bleak year, I look
performance areas will be sanitized forward to a resurgence of unity, pos-
regularly and all company members itivity and possibility as we celebrate
will be required to wear masks at all sixty years at The Utah Shakespeare
times except when performing on Festival."
stage. “Our patrons have been so
For audience members, this supportive, already buying lots of
means that theatres, seats, and tickets for the coming season; and I
high-traffic areas will also be could not be more joyful in antici-
sanitized regularly. Also, all patrons pating welcoming our guests back to
must wear a mask at all times in the Festival after a too-long absence,”
the theatre and other performance concluded Mack.8 Wednesday, May 5, 2021 news Iron County Today
Canyon View's Student Government officers, along with their
advisor Amyanne Rigby and Iron County School District Superintendent
Shannon Dulaney pose with Governor Cox and crates of oragami cranes.
corey baumgartner
cox visit
« Continued from page 1
honored by the presence of and presents from
the Student Government officers from Canyon
View High School. The Falcons folded (by hand)
1000 paper origami cranes as a gift to the
Governor.
The group’s leader, Ian Jensen, explained the
unique meaning of the cranes.
“An ancient Japanese legend affirms that if one
folds 1000 paper cranes, the gods grant a wish.
Governor Cox, the students at Canyon View High
School have folded 1000 origami cranes for you.
We offer these cranes as our "wish" of prosperity to
you, the 18th Governor of Utah.”
Jensen continued, “The Japanese myth
stretches beyond a wish. It grants healing, and
symbolizes peace. To you, we offer them as a sym-
bol and a wish by our students to end this year; a
year we have all endured – a year of racial injustice,
economic uncertainty, remote learning, natural
disasters, mental health crises…all the effects of
the global pandemic, COVID-19. As Falcons, we
look forward to the future, not wanting our past to
define us nor our differences to divide us. Instead,
may we let this time unite us as we look back at
what we have done, in spite of these difficulties.”
He ended by adding, “Best of luck to you Governor
Cox and thank you for all you do for the students of
Utah.”
Governor Cox then took a moment to express
his thanks for the thoughtfulness and courage of
the students, “This is unexpected and really cool.
I know that it has been a rough year for all you.
You’ve shown that you can do hard things and
if I think the future is incredibly bright for all of
you.”
“The Canyon View Student Government officers
are 28 strong. They are tomorrow's leaders. Among
them are 14 athletes, 6 dancers, 5 musicians, 2
sterling scholars, 5 actors/actresses, 2 cheerleaders,
4 tech magicians, but who are they really? They are
some of the best and brightest of today's youth and
above all, they are kind.” – Amyanne Rigby (Canyon
View English Teacher and Student Government
Advisor)
The bills signed into legislation were:
»»SB142 – Public Education Funding Amendments
»»HB381 – Grow Your Own Teacher and School
Counselor Pipeline Program
»»HB2 – Education Budget Bill
»»HB328 – Adult Learners Grant Program
»»SB136 – Higher Education Scholarship
Amendments
For more information on these bills
visit: https://governor.utah.gov/2021/04/26/
gov-cox-holds-ceremonial-signing-of-educa-
tion-bills/showcase
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9
Arts + Entertainment in Iron County
E.B. Vickers inspires young authors at CV's inaugural
Writer’s Guild
by Amyanne Rigby of fifty of CV’s finest Falcons. As she shared her
journey of becoming an author, she encouraged
For Iron Count y Today
students to see themselves as authors too.
Elaine Braithwaite Vickers (E.B. Vickers) dazzles The Writers’ Guild is the brainchild of Canyon
her readers with her first Young Adult book and View High School’s English Department. The
third novel, Fadeaway. This YA novel boasts a cast “flex” period at CVHS not only allows students a
of characters and a plot line that leaves you in awe. period for remediation, but it also provides the
Fadeaway explores various themes as it merges the opportunity for enrichment experiences such as
perspectives of its characters, Jake, Daphne, Seth, the Writers’ Guild.
Luke, and Kolt. The Writers’ Guild will continue with
These characters are believable and lovable; bi-monthly writing workshops and other
the tale is gripping and timely capturing author visits in the coming school
real-life issues which paralyze the year. These workshops will be run
youth of today. Vickers’ exploration “Vickers by CV’s own English department.
of perfectionism and addiction
makes these topics comfortable
shared the Each English teacher will share
with the guild their own area
rather than concealing. When the
last page is read and the book is
power of a of expertise. These include:
creative fiction, poetry,
closed, the reader is saddened to story before a journalism, and blogging.
say goodbye to characters who
have become friends. Fadeaway is crowd of fifty Vickers is an award win-
ning author of picture books,
brilliant!
Fadeaway, although a fictional
of CV’s finest middle grade books including
Like Magic and Paper Chains.
work, is loosely based on Vickers’ great
uncle, Wilbur Braithwaite, who finds
Falcons.” She is a graduate of Cedar High
School and holds a PhD in Chemistry.
himself center stage as “Coach B.” Braithwaite She currently is an assistant professor of
coached high school basketball and tennis in his chemistry at Southern Utah University. She and
hometown of Manti, Utah. Braithwaite garnered a her husband Robbie are the parents of three
dozen championships as a coach, but he was also terrific teenagers, Jack, Halle and Lucy. Vickers’
a poet and philosopher. Braithwaite the coach, the books can be found wherever books are sold, Award-
philosopher, and the poet all find their way onto and signed copies of Fadeaway can be pur- winning and
the pages of Fadeaway. chased at Bulloch Drug. Interested in attending local author, E.B.
Fadeaway and Vickers kicked off Canyon View a workshop led by Vickers? Check out wifyr. Vickers, inspired
High School’s Writers’ Guild inaugural event. com June 14-15, on zoom or in person. students by sharing
her journey and
Vickers shared the power of a story before a crowd encouraging them to
believe and become
authors.
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Ready to venture
out? Here are
two good ideas
by Mary Anne Andersen
Cedar Cit y Arts Council
I ’ve got a couple of suggestions for things
that you can do as the weather warms up
and we cautiously start thinking about
places to go and things to see.
After a long winter hiatus, the Cedar
City Arts Council is presenting another arts The CCCMT provides
social. The previous one was in October the perfect place and
as we sat outdoors on one of the last plays for the youth to
build their confidence and
warm days of last year. This one will also competence with life-skills
be outdoors on what we hope will be the for on and off the stage.
warmest day of this year so far. We will
gather at the Lions Pavilion in Main Street
Park on Saturday, May 8th, at 2:00 in the corey baumgartner
afternoon. Now, I’m going to say this several
times: bring a lawn chair.
The program will feature Elaine Vickers
discussing her newly-published book, Children’s Music Theatre campaign seeks
to help fund a place to call home
Fadeaway. Elaine is a local author whose
newest work has garnered some national
attention. Besides discussing the book itself,
Elaine will talk about the process of writing
and how she manages to balance all the by Corey Baumgartner dence to perform even better off the stage in real life.
demands in her life. It sounds like it will be Short of having access to the Cave of Wonders,
Iron Count y Today
another addition to my books-to-read shelf. a wise wizard, a magic mirror and a treasure trove
Sarah Bearnson, a past recipient of an There’s no place like home and the Cedar City under the sea, the CCCMT is requesting the help
Arts Council mini-grant, will sing and play Children’s Music Theatre is searching to find of the community through a special “Give 5”
her guitar. Sarah is the proprietor of a music and fund a place to call home so they can campaign.
studio called Cedar Melody Music, where continue providing quality theater oppor- To assist this worthwhile cause you
she gives music lessons tunities for children in our community. can GIVE $5 to the building fund through
to students of all ages. The importance of theater goes Venmo (cmtgive5). You can GET 5 of
After she played for beyond acting and singing. For many your friends, fans and family to give
us once before, I years now, the Cedar City Children’s $5. You can SHARE 5 posts through
received a request Music Theatre (CCCMT) has showcased Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, @cedar-
to have her return. many performances from Beauty and citycmt, #cmtgive5. You can INFORM
Here is that encore. the Beast to Aladdin, Cinderella, Shrek 5 people about the campaign and you
Other music and the Little Mermaid. Each production can KNOW 5 facts about the Theatre
will be provided has not only provided an opportunity for by visiting CCCMT.org and getting know
by Derek Wood, the children in our community improve their the great people who help keep the dream of
a rather shy young performing skills but also, through the lessons CCCMT from becoming just another fairy tale that
friend of mine. Derek is a learned on the stage, has helped give them the confi- begins with, “Once upon a time….”
very good violinist whom I have accompa-
nied many times in the genre of classical
Join the Arts Council for their Spring Social
music. (He is also a high school freshman
taking a piano class at SUU!) So, I asked
him if he could fiddle, and he said yes. I
wonder if he will actually tap his foot…
bring a lawn chair. by Shaylene Baruffi-Jensen Cedar City Arts Council’s next social will be at 2:00
Mona Woolsey will be there to promote PM on Saturday, May 8th at The Lions Pavilion in Main
For Iron Count y Today
the show of women artists that is currently Street Park. This a FREE public event and you are
up in the Cedar City Offices hallway and The Cedar City Arts Council sponsors socials for invited.
Council chambers. That is the second our community to help the public become familiar These events are meant to showcase and cele-
suggestion I have for something to do as you with artists that live here in Iron County and pro- brate the dynamic art community in Iron County. Our
get out and about. We went to the opening mote artists that have won mini-grants through the objective is to provide live music, art displays, and
night reception of the show and we 1) were Cedar City Art Council’s mini-grant program. The exciting details on the use that the recipients have
surprised at the number of people there, made of their awarded funds. Our Spring social will
and 2) are going back when there are fewer focus on the launch of the new artistic season and
people. We wear masks when we leave home, our 2021 Membership Drive. We will also have over
but most of those at the reception apparently $100 worth of discounts available from locally owned
don’t practice that habit. So, we didn’t stay businesses in Cedar City, Utah.
long, just long enough to put a couple of giant Award-winning author, Elaine Vickers, will come
cookies on a plate and sneak away. discuss her recent book Fadeaway and music will be
But we will go back, and you’ll want to provided by Sarah Bearnson of Cedar Melody Music.
go also. Many of the names of the artists There will be yummy, individually wrapped, refresh-
we recognized: Woolsey, Marchant, Robb, ments provided by Infinite Baking Productions.
Braithwaite, but there are others I was Mona Woolsey will discuss the current art exhibit at
unable to get close enough to read. There the city offices and Derek Wood will fiddle for the
was a real variety of media and styles, and audience.
some sculpture-like pieces as well. The Come celebrate a few of our local artists at this
piece titled Main Street Nocturne stood out fun and free event! Stay tuned for more information,
from a lot of landscape work. we’ll be adding more fun events at cedarcity-
Courtesy CC Arts Council
Go see that show. Come to the social. The Arts Council socials are a great way to mingle with artscouncil.org or on our Instagram @cedarcityarts.
And bring a lawn chair. local artists and celebrate the arts in Iron County. Bring a lawn chair and join the fun.life
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 11
Community + Personal Interest in Iron County
Before SUU
Remembering the
first graduates
of the Branch
Normal School
by Jay M. Jones
For Iron Count y Today
As communities in Southern
Utah began to develop, providing an
adequate education for the young
generation was difficult.
Experienced teachers
were in short supply
throughout the
area and the youth
were needed to
help wrestle a
living from the Historical
challenging local
environment.
The Branch
Threads Southern Utah University Special Collections
Normal School, First graduates of the teaching curriculum of the Branch Normal School, which later became Southern Utah
a predecessor University. Front row: Emma Gardner, Alice Redd, Amelia Dalley and Ella Berry. Back row: Joseph Wilkinson and Julius Dalley.
to Southern Utah
University, was established Lake City. education, that they would devote and Cedar City. After completing her
in 1897 in Cedar City to provide One graduate, Amelia at least three years to the teaching education she taught school in Cedar
three years of a required four years of Dalley, wrote, “I was very anxious to profession. City for three years. She married
higher education for the certification go to Salt Lake City to the University Anne O. Leavitt wrote in her book William Henry Leigh in 1903 and
of teachers. A final year of study at of Utah and finish the normal course. Southern Utah University, The First raised ten children.
the University of Utah was needed to All summer I worried about how I Hundred Years, “A brief review of The 1940 U. S. census shows the
complete the process. could get the money to go . . . In the these students and their teaching Leigh family living at 104 South 100
It was hoped that by training fall it was decided that all six who careers gives a view of the educa- West in Cedar City’s historic district.
young Southern Utah students as had graduated could go to Salt Lake tional impact of the Branch Normal Ella lived to be 100 years old and died
teachers, the shortage of educators in and live together [in a rented home School upon the whole region. It in Cedar City in 1980.
the area would be alleviated. on 1100 East]. Mother borrowed $200 was an impact that was realized in Amelia Dalley was born and raised
In the year 1900, the first group of from Mary Dalley. Mother went with a remarkably short time and clearly in Summit, Utah, along with her twin
six students completed the mandated us to be our housekeeper.” validates the vision of the founders.” sister Minnie. After completing school
course work for teacher education All six graduates of Branch Normal Ella Berry was the first graduate work in Summit and Cedar City, both
at the Branch Normal School and School completed their course work to have her name called out in the twins attended the Branch Normal
became the first graduates of the at the University of Utah in 1901 and graduation ceremony, due to the School in Cedar City. Minnie married
school. But it was not clear how they began their teaching careers. All had alphabetical order of the last names. Lehi Thorley and did not continue at
would gather the resources needed agreed, as part of the arrangements She was born in Kanarraville in 1879 the school.
to complete their education in Salt made for them to complete their and attended schools in Kanarraville Following her graduation, Amelia
taught in Summit for one year at the
same school she attended as a child.
She taught in Cedar City the next
year. She married George Bernard
Green in 1903 and moved to Alta,
Wyoming where she continued her
teaching career. While George was on
a church mission, she taught school
in Summit another year. When her
husband completed his mission, she
returned to Alta, Wyoming where
they lived the remainder of their
lives, raising nine children. Amelia
died in 1960.
Julius Dalley, a half-brother
to Amelia, was also a native of
Summit. His teaching career started
Hendrix family photo
Photo of the Lund, Nevada school in 1902, with teachers Alice Redd and Orrin Snow. see before suu » 1812 Wednesday, May 5, 2021 life Iron County Today
Iron County calendar
Water Stewards ongoing opportunities
Government Hope for Today (Family Groups) 1477 S Highway 91, Cedar City. An
by Ashley Langston rights for the Pine Valley Water Thurs, 6 pm • (435) 559-3333 organization of business people.
Supply project. Cedar City Council Stimulate business for members
for iron county today
Wed (except 5th), 5:30 pm • City Hall,
Alzheimer's Caregiver through exchange of ideas,
Cozzens has been extremely 10 N. Main St (435) 586-2950 Online Meetings: 2nd Fri, 5:30 pm, 4th information and business referrals.
Paul Cozzens involved in recharge efforts in
the valley, making arrangements Enoch City Council
1st & 3rd Wed, 6 pm • City Hall, 900 E
Mon, 5:30 pm • RSVP to mjmiller@alz.
org or (435) 238-4998 x8773
www.cedarprofessionals.org
Color Country Winds
When Paul Cozzens with the necessary people for ARP—Addiction Recovery Wed • Come brush up on your band
Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119
1st Wed, 7 pm • Parowan Seminary skills to share with the community.
decided to run in the Cedar the development of the Schmidt building, Main & 300 N, Parowan Call Debbie at (435) 559-9609 for time
City Council election in 2011, Enoch Planning Commission
and Western Rock recharge 2nd & 4th Tues, 5:30 pm • City Hall, Caregivers
and location.
the Cedar Valley’s potential facilities, and physically working 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119 1st Tues, Noon • Five County Aging Color Country Pickleball
involvement in the Lake on recharge projects, donating Iron County Commission Offices, 585 N Main, Ste. 1, Cedar City M-F, 7-10 am • 155 E 400 S (Cedar
Powell Pipeline project was hundreds of hours of his time to Stake Ctr), Paddles & balls supplied.
2nd & 4th Mon, 9 am • Commission Multiple Sclerosis (435) 586-6345
one of his primary concerns. run equipment. Chambers, 68 S 100 E, Parowan 3rd Thurs, 6-8 pm • Cedar Visitor’s
He said after he was elected Hunter said Cozzens has Iron County Democrats Center (581 N Main) Caregivers and Hey Cedars Square Dance
those with MS Wed • Beginner’s, 6:30 pm,
and the Central Iron County been vocal in his support of 3rd Sat, 9-10:30 am • Pastry Pub, 86
Mainstream Dancers, 7-9 pm • Cedar
Water Conservancy District the District’s goals, and has pro- W Center, Cedar City Nami Bridges & Family to City Senior Center, 489 E 200 S.
Iron County Republican Family Info: Pat (435) 233-5910
had declined to participate in vided exceptional leadership. Thurs, 7 pm • SW Behavioral Health
that project, he felt a duty to “He’s not only been active Women Center, 245 E 680 S, Cedar. Free • Pickleball Group
3rd Wed, 11:30 am. (435) 590-7749 Weekdays, 7 am • SUU Pickleball
find other solutions to supply in the leadership, but has Tickets $20, https://www. Courts. Anyone is welcome. Fee is $2
the valley with water. been active in jumping on a ironcountyrepublicanwomen.com Narcotics Anonymous (indoors) and free (outdoors)
“Water should be our Caterpillar (machine) www.nasouthernutah.org •
Parowan City Council (435) 635-9603 Rock Club
top priority,” he said. and getting things 2nd & 4th Thurs, 6 pm • City Hall, 35 Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. 1st Thurs, 6 pm • Gateway Academy,
“The West Desert E 100 N • (435) 477-3331 Cobblecreek Dr, Cedar City) unless
done,” Hunter said. 201 W Thoroughbred Way, Enoch.
otherwise listed Learn about geology, find gems,
project is key and “He’s really spent Basic Text Study • Mon, 8 pm fossils and minerals. Learn to
critical to bringing hours and hours Service groups Just for Today • Wed, 8 pm cut and polish and make jewelry.
water to Iron on the machinery Hope Without Dope • Thurs, 8 pm southernutahrockclub.org
County and the helping us get American Legion Auxiliary Live and Let Live • Fri, 8 pm Senior Yoga Classes
3rd Wed, 6 pm, Cedar Library, 303 Candle Light Meeting • Sat, 9:30 pm
community needs things done.” N 100 E, Amer. Legion Conf. Room • Mon, 1-2pm • Canyon West Park
(Small room) behind the Senior Center • Wed,
to be educated on Cozzens feels (435) 704-6654
Women Only • Sun, 11 am 1-2pm • Cedar City Senior Center (489
that.” water is the most Bikers Against Child Abuse Dopeless Hope Fiends • Sun, 8 pm E 200 S). Easy to do. Please bring
In 2012 Cozzens 1st Thurs 7 pm • Courtyard Marriott • The Meeting Hall, 1067 S Main St, own mat. (435) 586-0832
important issue in Iron Cedar (877) 865-5890.
(1294 S Interstate Dr, Cedar City), Southern Utah Woodturners
became a Cedar City Council County. Cedar Breaks Conference Room
member and was also Parkinson’s 2nd Sat, 9 am, Cedar High School
DAR – Bald Eagle Chapter Please call Kristy for info about wood shop, 703 W 600 S.
appointed to the Central Iron 2nd Tues, 4 pm, Cedar City Library, Parkinson’s and activities available.
County Water Conservancy The Iron County Water ajssball@aol.com (435) 559-9681 Tae Kwon Do Class
Wed, 7-8:30 pm • Cedar City Aquatic
District Board. Now, as a Stewards program recognizes Elks Lodge #1556 Pornography Addiction Center, 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. $25/
County Commissioner, he community members for 111 E Freedom Blvd. Cedar City, (435)
Recovery for Men mo., ages 5+, any experience level
contributing to the effort to Thurs, 7:30pm • Canyon View (435) 865-9223. Helps benefit Canyon
serves as liaison to the District. 586-8332
seminary building (54 W 1925 N). Creek Crisis Center.
District Board Chair Brent optimize every drop of water in Lion’s Club North entrance.
Hunter said when Cozzens Iron County. The Central Iron Tues, 12 pm • Call Pres. Roger Shurtz
Tai Chi For Arthritis
for mtg. info. Everyone welcome!
Pregnancy, Infant Loss Wed 9:30-10:30 am, Fri 10:45-11:45am
learned that the District had County Water Conservancy 1st Wed, 7:30 pm • Share Families of • Cedar Senior Center, 489 E 200 S.
(435) 590-2896
filed on water in the West District (CICWCD) is actively So. Utah • 565 N Main Street, Ste. 6, FREE low-impact, health benefitting
engaged in education, Marine Corps League Cedar • www.southernutahshare.com exercise for Seniors. Helps with
Desert he became very active coordination, balance, flexibility and
conservation, reuse and import Detachment 1315, 2nd Wed, 6 pm Senior Blind/Visually
in doing everything he could Elks Lodge, 111 E 200 N, Cedar City. more. To register – contact Maria
projects to meet the growing Impaired Bailey (435) 673-3548. Space limited.
to help secure those water Rotary Club 3rd Thurs, 1:30 pm • Cedar City Library
demands on local water supply. Top Bar Hive Bee Keeping
rights. During his tenure Tues, 12:15 • Southwest Tech, 757 W
For every effort you make to 1st Tues, 7 pm • Cedar City Library
with the District, Cozzens conserve, we consider you a
800 S, Cedar City • (435) 233-0244
303 N 100 E. (435) 586-6661
donated hundreds of hours Classes/Activities
water steward, too. For more TOPS – Take Off Pounds
and successfully negotiated of the story and to Get to Know Support Groups Adult Barre/Modern Dance Sensibly
the settlement of the water Your H2O, visit www.cicwcd.org. Wed, 11 am-noon, Spirit Wellness Club, Wed • Weigh-in 9 am, mtg 9:30 am.
AA—Alcoholics Anonymous 1615 N Main, Cedar City • All levels, Evening weigh-in 6:30 pm, mtg 7-8
Free to members, or $8 drop-in fee. pm • Cedar City Library, 303 N 100 E.
(435) 635-3603 • www.utahaa.org
Helpline: John (702) 802-1332, Kara Lose weight without buying special
Arthritis Foundations foods. • 586-3233 (a.m. mtg) or
(702) 232-6829 Exercise
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. 867-4784 (p.m. mtg)
Cobblecreek Dr, Cedar City) unless Wed, 1 pm, Cedar City Senior Center
otherwise listed 489 E 200 S • 435-586-0832. FREE. Water Aerobics Class
Trained instructors. Range-of-motion Tues, Thurs, 9 am • SUU pool, 2-56
Speaking From The Heart • M – Sa, exercises, endurance-building
Noon N 600 W., Fun, up-tempo workout
activities, relaxation techniques, and to music. Intensive cardio, full body
Steps and Traditions • M – Su, 7 am health education topics. muscle toning. Any fitness level.
Red Road to Sobriety • Mon, 6 pm All ages. $3/class, including pool
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, 440 N Awana Bible Club admission. (435) 327-2091 (no text)
Paiute (435) 586-1112 Ext. 307 7th-12th grade, Mon, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 3
Misfits • M – F, 6 pm yrs-6th grade, Wed, 6:30 - 8 pm, Valley Weightwatchers Reimagined!
Cedar Group • Tues, 8 pm Bible Church, 4780 N Hwy 91, Cedar Wed, 9:30 am • Cedar City Aquatic
City • (435) 586-0253 or (435) 990-1638 Center, 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr.
The Great Fact • T, F, Noon. • True
Life Center (TLC) 2111 N. Main. • (702) Book Club Guidance, in-person motivation
802-1332 or (702) 533-7856 from members, trained guides and
2nd Thurs, 7 pm • Cedar City Library wellness coaches. (702) 832-0555.
Red Creek Group • Wed, 7 pm • 303 N 100 E. • "Why We Sleep" by
Canyon Park, Lions Pavilion • (435) Evening workshops now available.
Matthew Walker More info at weightwatchers.com/us/
477-8925
Cedar Chest Quilters’ Guild find-a-meeting)
Women’s Meeting • Sat, 10:30 am
My Story • Sat, 8 pm Thurs, 10 am • Cedar City Senior Wellness Place
Thank God it’s Sunday Spiritual • Center, 489 E 200 S • (435) 586-0832
583 S Main Suite #5, Cedar City. (435)
Sun, 11 am Cedar Radio Control Club 592-5308. Classes: thewellnessplacecc.
What a Way to Start the Day • Su, 4th Thurs, 7 pm • Cedar City Library com/upcoming-classes
W, F 7-8 am • All are welcome 303 N 100 E. Zumba Classes
Al-Anon Cedar City Toastmasters Tues, 11:30 – 12:30pm • Cedar City
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. Thurs, 7 am • The Pastry Pub • 86 W Senior Center (489 E 200 S). Have fun
Cobblecreek Dr, Cedar City) unless University Blvd. Find your voice & getting in shape. (435) 586-0832
otherwise listed shape your future. Be the leader and
Al-Anon • 1st, 3rd Tues, 7-8 pm • Call speaker you want to be. (603) 731-0116 To add your ongoing
for info: (435) 704-8984 opportunity to our calendar,
Easy Does It • Tues, 7-8 pm • (435) Cedar Professionals call 867-1865, ext.6 or email
Courtesy CICWCD 559-3333 Tues, 7:30 am • Springhill Suites, news@ironcountytoday.comIron County Today life Wednesday, May 5, 2021 13
calendar
Wed, May 5 block-party experience (bands, food trucks,
popsicles, and the fire department’s hose to Sun, May 9
keep you cool!) Route follows the Southern
CINCO DE MAYO Utah University Campus. MOTHER’S DAY
WONDER WEDNESDAY (2-4pm) – Frontier “The miracle of motherhood is more
Homestead State Park (1st Wed.) 635 N than just giving birth. It is enhancing
Main St | (435) 586-9290. Drop by anytime
(2-4pm) FREE for students K-5. This collabo-
Sat, May 8 their child’s life through the greatest power
on earth, a mother’s love.” The Write Knight
rative program is held in conjunction with WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY
early out Wednesdays for elementary schools
in Iron County. Children accompanied by an
adult can drop by anytime between 2 – 4 Mon, May 10
pm for make-n-take activities or self-guided
programming. CLEAN YOUR ROOM DAY
CHARACTER SKETCHES “AND THE AWARD 2021 YOUTH ENDURO SERIES @ Iron SONS OF UTAH PIONEERS DINNER AND
GOES TO…” (Each Wed 6:30-7:30pm) Cedar Springs Resort (3196 N Iron Springs Rd, SPEAKER (6pm) A true pot luck dinner for
City Library [303 N 100 E] (435) 586-6661. All Cedar City). Racing open to anyone between all members, partners and guests. Bring a
skill levels are welcome to join. This year ages of 10 to 20 yrs. We offer a great mem- favorite main dish, salad, side dish or dessert.
the theme is Pulitzer Prize award winners. bership package that earns riders free swag, Following dinner we will be pleased to hear
Characters will be drawn from those with extra racing and industry discounts. Check out from Derrick Rowley, developer of our SUP
outstanding achievement in journalism; YouthEnduroSeries.org for more info. website. He will teach us about its content,
letters, drama & music; and special citations. RENTWAPO-WORKS FARMERS MARKET and how to use it. Come prepared with
(Saturdays 9-2pm), (4871 N Enoch Rd.) Cold questions. Info: Don Anderson 435-586-4550.
weather inside. Warm weather outside.
Thurs, May 6 Apples, Art, hand-crafted items, eggs, home
décor, homeopathic items, Avon, furniture, Tues, May 11
5TH ANNUAL CHARITY DODGEBALL pecans, apples, un-popped popcorn, pecans,
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER potatoes and homemade goodies. A free,
THROWDOWN (8:30am – 3:30pm) @ Canyon TWILIGHT ZONE DAY
View High School (166 W 1925 N, Cedar City) fun and unique shopping experience. COVID
Cost for teams is $250. Prepare for this epic compliant. Info – Linda 435-559-1657 HISTORY (1934) - A huge dust storm 1,500
battle of speed, coordination, loud jerseys, CEDAR CITY YEAR-ROUND DOWNTOWN miles long, 900 miles across and two miles
bold team names, and big tunes in 2021! If FARMERS MARKET, (10am to 1pm), Every high, covered almost one-third of the country. The
you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a ball. Saturday rain or shine, in parking lot behind phenomenon was known as the Dust bowl Years
Space is LIMITED. To register and for informa- the Stratford Hotel, (18 S Main Street) or during the 1930s). The storm contributed to the
tion visit www.careandshare-ut.org. inside the building behind the parking lot in time in history known as "The Great Depression."
THE CAIRN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE (9am the cold weather months. Artwork, baked
– 4pm) @ The Heritage Center Theater (105 N goods, crafts, custom semi-precious stone,
100 E, Cedar City). The Cairn empowers women costume jewelry, farm fresh produce,
homemade brownies & candies, home style
Wed, May 12
in various stages of their lives to seek
balanced growth through awareness, treats, homemade jams & jellies, homeo- RECEPTIONIST’S DAY
motivation, education, and mentorship. pathic items and 100% real honey.
Breakout sessions focusing on how to flourish
HISTORY (1937) THE GERMAN AIRSHIP as a woman in today’s world. Featuring
HINDENBURG. The largest dirigible ever built inspirational keynote speaker: Renee West,
burst into flames and collapsed to the ground first female casino CEO on the Las Vegas
while attempting to moor at Lakehurst, New Strip, and retired president of the Excalibur
Jersey. As the airship burst into flames it and Luxor Resorts. Visit www.thecairnwomen-
crashed 200 feet to the ground and the hull of sconference.org.
the airship incinerated within seconds as the
hydrogen core ignited. WONDER WEDNESDAY (2-4pm) @ Cedar City
Library (2nd Wed.) 303 N 100 E | (435) 586-6661.
Drop by anytime (2-4pm) FREE for students K-5.
Fri, May 7 SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET, (9am to
Children accompanied by an adult can drop
by anytime between 2 – 4 pm for make-n-take
1pm), Saturdays @ IFA, 905 S Main. Good activities or self-guided programming. In
SPACE DAY weather outside, bad weather inside. Farmers order to maintain continuity among Wonder
with vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, baked Wednesday partners, the Library requires
FREE GROUP COGNOMOVEMENT (3–4:30pm) goods & breads, meats, tamales, food vendors,
@Color Country Art Supply (111 S Main, Suite Wonder Wednesday attendees to be masked.
hand-crafted items including soaps, lotions,
#1, Cedar City). If you are an artist who would jewelry, clothing, home décor and gifts for all FREE GROUP COGNOMOVEMENT – (5:15
like to add more creativity or breakthrough ages. For booth prices & info: (435) 559-1657. – 6:15pm) @ @The Wellness Place Behind
a current block in creativity, join us for Pizza Hut, 583 S Main St Suite 5, Cedar City. A
this interactive brain and body event. Info CEDAR CITY ARTS COUNCIL SPRING SOCIAL Cognitive Movement Exercise System that is
at weareonehealth.com or call Coral (541) (2pm) @ Cedar City Main Street Park – Lions designed for the quick and powerful change
291-7856. W.E. ROCK WESTERN SERIES 1 (Sat and Pavilion (200 N Main St, Cedar City). of chronic problems and patterns including crav-
Sun) @ Three Peaks Recreation Area (10 Admission FREE and everyone is invited. Bring
IRON COUNTY DEMOCRATS MEET AND ings, habits, cycling thought patterns, stress,
miles west of Cedar City off Midvalley Road). your lawn chair and celebrate a few of the
GREET (6-7pm) @West Canyon Park [400 W]. relationship issues, low energy and moods. Info
Gates open at 9am. Competition begins at local artists! Info and additional fun events
Meet the candidates running for ICD seats for 541-291-7856 weareonehealth@gmail.com.
10am. Tickets available online or at gate: visit cedarcityartscouncil.org or on Instagram
the next 2 years. We may have a few of the $25.00 Adult 16+ (2-day pass), $15.00 Adult @cedarcityarts. CHARACTER SKETCHES “AND THE AWARD
State candidates as well. 16+ (1-day pass), $5.00 Children 8-15, Kids 7 GOES TO…” (Each Wed 6:30-7:30pm) Cedar
& Under Free, & Military discount (with ID) IRON COUNTY DEMOCRATS COUNTY City Library [303 N 100 E] (435) 586-6661. All
CEDAR CITY SLOW ROLL (6–7:30pm) CONVENTION (5-8pm) @Courtyard By Marriott
Beginning at 300 W University Blvd (parking $10.00 (1-day pass) off gate price. Bring your skill levels are welcome to join. This year
Chairs! Food and restrooms are available [1294 S Interstate Dr, Cedar City]. All county the theme is Pulitzer Prize award winners.
available in the SUU PE Parking lot). seats will be voted on. Candidates for State
Admission FREE and all non-motorized wheels onsite as well. There will be off-road vendors Characters will be drawn from those with
and lots of spectators and teams. Tickets and offices will also be on hand. Hors d’oeuvres outstanding achievement in journalism;
are welcome! Kick-off the summer with a will be served. Closed bar.
community bike ride and family-friendly information visit www.werocklive.com. letters, drama & music; and special citations.You can also read
