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INSIDE... WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 COVID-19 VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE TO GENERAL PUBLIC
VOL. 13 NO. 10 IRONCOUNTYTODAY.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021
SPORTS
Falcons
4 Opinion
make
9 Showcase
free
11 Life
throws,
19 Sports
23 Classifieds
extend
25 Comics/Puzzles
streak
JAZZ
DANCE STORY IN SHOWCASE
COURTESY SUU
2 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
COVID-19 Vaccine now BODIES OF TWO
available to general public VICTIMS FOUND
As the COVID-19 vaccine
has now become available and
STABBED IN CEDAR
accessible to the general public,
here are two valuable vaccine
websites that will help those
CITY APARTMENT
who wish to sign-up to receive
the vaccine and/or to help from Sgt. Clint POLLOCK
others navigate through the CEDAR CIT Y POLICE DEPARTMENT
process more easily:
Last Wednesday, Cedar City Police were summoned
» https://swuhealth.org/ to 1790 W Harding Avenue where they located two
covid-vaccine deceased subjects in the residence.
» https://coronavirus.utah.gov/ The two deceased persons were transported to the
vaccine Utah Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. At this
time both persons have been identified as Lucas Hughes,
Whether or not you choose an 18-year-old male and Ethan Rapoza, an 18-year-old
to get the vaccine, thank you for male. The cause of death was determined to be stabbing.
doing whatever you can to help After carefully evaluating all the current evidence, we
our community get through these do not believe there exists any public safety threat, or
difficult times. While huge hurdles outstanding suspects. This is still an active and ongoing
have already been overcome, investigation.
there is still a lot of race to be run. We would like to thank the following agencies
May we do so wisely and with that have assisted with this investigation: Iron County
each other. While it’s never the Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Team, Utah
same test—be it concerning the State Crime Lab, State Bureau of Investigations, and the
health of our homes, communi- State Medical Examiner’s Office.
ties or country—we’re still on the The Cedar City Police Department would like to
same team. Let’s go win, together! FILE PHOTO
extend its condolences to the families of Lucas and Ethan.
IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 3
Bookings Cedar Police
Below are bookings as reported by the Iron
County Sheriff’s Department and Cedar City Police
Department. Those arrested are innocent until
proven guilty. apprehend,
Jan. 27
LYNETTE G
MOORE
Assault,
Intoxication,
DV – Presence
TRAVIS L
MCBRIDE
CEDAR CITY, arrest fleeing
carjacker
of Child UT
BICKNELL, UT DUI, Alch
DUI, Alcohol w/ CODY C
BROWER Restricted DL,
BAC at/over .08, Improper Turn,
Open Container CEDAR CITY,
UT Driving on
in Veh
Purch/Poss/Con- Susp/Rev/Den
JASMINE L Lic w/Prior
ROSS
sume by Minor from Sgt. Clint POLLOCK
– Measurable RICHARD S
CEDAR CITY, Amounts. CEDAR CIT Y POLICE DEPARTMENT
UT MONJE
Retail Theft, CHRISTOPHER CEDAR CITY,
DRUG – C/S J CAFFEY UT Last Tuesday afternoon, Cedar
VIRGIN, UT Poss Dangerous
Sched I/II, Drug
Paraphernalia Purch/Poss/Con- Weapon by Communications received a report
sume by Minor Restr. Tail of a suspicious male attempting
Light Violation,
Jan. 28 – Measurable
DRUG – Poss
to pawn possible stolen property
Amounts.
KALEE A C/S Marijuana/ at a local pawn shop. The suspect
MAXWELL ABBY J
CEDAR CITY, CARLTON
Spice, Drug left and it was determined he was
Paraphernalia
UT CEDAR CITY, driving a vehicle with a stolen
UT BRAEDON R
Aggressive
Animal At Large Purch/Poss/Con- MONTGOM- license plate. The suspect was
JONATHAN B
sume by Minor ERY located at another local pawn
– Measurable ALTAMONT, UT
MERRELL Amounts. Purch/Poss/Con-
shop where an officer encoun-
CEDAR CITY,
UT LUKE R
sume by Minor tered him. The suspect refused
Theft CVITKOVICH – Measurable commands and fled in a vehicle at
Amounts.
EDEN, UT a high rate of speed.
Jan. 29 Purch/Poss/Con- CHANO L
sume by Minor MURILLO
ALBERT J – Measurable BEAVER, UT
ENGELSMAN Amounts. Purch/Poss/Con-
ENOCH, UT
Forgery, Theft, BAYTI D sume by Minor STEFFAN NUNLEY
– Measurable
DRUG – Poss/
use of C/S, Child
DUTTON
CEDAR CITY, Amounts. SAFELY TAKEN INTO
UT
abuse – Injury/
Reckless, Purch/Poss/Con- FEBRU- CUSTODY AFTER
sume by Minor ARY 1
Seatbelt req for
16yrs and older – Measurable SHORT FOOT CHASE
Amounts. ETHAN P
in veh, No Proof
of Ins. ROBERT J
CLEMENT BY CEDAR POLICE
CEDAR CITY,
ELLISON UT
Jan. 30 CEDAR CITY, DRUG – Poss
UT
PATRICIA L Resist/Interfere
C/S, Marijuana The Cedar City Police
JOHNSON
CEDAR CITY,
w/Arrest JACE M Department attempted to stop
DURRANT
UT IVY M
ST. GEORGE, UT
the vehicle, but the vehicle failed
Retail Theft FELLMETH
MONTICELLO,
Purch/Poss/Con- to respond to lights and siren. The
JACOB T
LEWIS
UT sume by Minor
– Measurable
suspect continued northbound on
Purch/Poss/Con-
CEDAR CITY,
sume by Minor Amounts. Main Street, at a high rate of speed,
UT
Assault, – Measurable MELANIE for several blocks before making a
Protective Order Amounts. GOMEZ sharp turn at Stoney Pine Dr. and
Violation KAYDEN K CEDAR CITY,
GRASTEIT UT N Main. The suspect exited the
ASHLEY C Purch/Poss/Con- vehicle and took off running with
OSTERMAN FAIRVIEW, UT
sume by Minor
CEDAR CITY, Purch/Poss/Con-
– Measurable
officers in pursuit. After a short
UT sume by Minor
DRUG – Poss – Measurable Amounts. foot chase, the suspect was safely
C/S Marijuana/ Amounts. GABRIEL taken into custody.
Spice, Drug
Paraphernalia
ANNA C LINDSAY It was determined that the
HARTLEY CEDAR CITY,
UT vehicle the suspect was driving was
KATERINM OMAHA, NE
POITAN Purch/Poss/Con- Purch/Poss/Con- reported stolen and a motorcycle
MONZON sume by Minor
sume by Minor
– Measurable
in the bed of the truck was also
ENOCH, UT – Measurable
Drive w/o INS, Amounts. Amounts. reported stolen.
Unsafe Lane
ADRIENNE E DOUGLAS T There were no injuries reported
Travel, DUI NIELSEN
HIGGINS but as a precaution, the suspect
VOLANA S HENDERSON, ST. GEORGE, UT
STEED NV Purch/Poss/Con- was taken to Cedar City Hospital
IRON COUNTY, Purch/Poss/Con- sume by Minor for a medical clearance before he
UT sume by Minor – Measurable
Purch/Poss/Con- – Measurable Amounts.
was booked in the Iron County Jail.
sume by Minor Amounts.
CAMERON T
The suspect was identified
– Measurable
Amounts. STOCKTON N WILLIAMS as Steffan Nunley, a 28-year-old
JONES HENDERSON, white male. He was charged with
ST. GEORGE, UT NV
Jan. 31 2-counts of possession of a stolen
Purch/Poss/Con- Purch/Poss/Con-
SKY R sume by Minor sume by Minor vehicle, felony fleeing, failing to stop
BOWEN – Measurable – Measurable
CEDAR CITY, UT Amounts. Amounts.
at the command of a Police Officer,
and traffic violations.
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OPINION
ADMINISTRATION
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EDITORIAL
A TALE OF TWO ECONOMIES
Corey Baumgartner
MANAGING EDITOR
news@ironcountytoday.com
Shay Baruffi The opinions stated in this article are $100,000, and yet over 100 would-be buy- an all-time high during the pandemic.
REPORTER
solely those of the author and not ers are on a waiting list since there are Likewise, Pelaton is struggling to meet
Tom Zulewski Iron County Today. only six in stock at an area dealership…A the high demand for its pricey exercise
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SPORTS WRITER client did minimal advertising about bikes and its stock price has surged
harles Dickens wrote “A Tale of a specialty treatment to tighten skin. 700% in just nine months.
LAYOUT/DESIGN Two Cities”. This column is “A Tale The treatment cost ranges from $1,500- All this is happening while millions
of Two Economies”. $3,000 and he received 19 reservations in of Americans are really hurting. In fact,
Devin Christ When talk turns to the economy, the the first two hours. about one-third of all those who have lost
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
focus is usually on the nation as a whole. An acquaintance entered a high-end jobs say they doubt their jobs will ever
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Most readers would agree that come back, even if the national economy
today’s economy is not healthy. improves. The early stimulus checks helped
CIRCULATION
As a nation, we have 10 million people keep their mortgages or apartment
Stephanie Millett fewer jobs than a year ago and we rents current, leaving them a bit extra to
S. CEDAR CITY
stephanie@ironcountytoday.com
435.272.3050
are closing in on almost 20% of
small businesses shuttering their
doors. COVID has ravaged the
Cyclops fill the kitchen pantry. But even then, some
30% of all households didn’t spend their
stimulus checks; these folks, inoculated
travel and hospitality industries, against job losses or reduced work hours,
Stormee Anderson and normally small government simply deposited their checks in the bank.
by Bryan GRAY
N. CEDAR CITY/ENOCH
Republican business owners are Republicans and Democrats can
stormee@ironcountytoday.com COLUMNIST
now pleading for the government argue over the size of Pres. Biden’s latest
435.592.5724
for a short-term bailout. proposal to give people economic relief.
Wendy Hanson But there are two economies as well steakhouse in Salt Lake last weekend Yes, it is needed; even the nominally
PAROWAN/PARAGONAH as local economies. As an example, Zillow where a steak, salad, and vegetable aver- conservative U.S. Chamber of Commerce
wendy@ironcountytoday.com found that the number of cities where ages about $91 per person. Every table is pushing for it. But the facts demonstrate
435.477.9100 home prices averaged at least $1 million was taken and he was forced to make a that a large number of men and women do
grew by 17% during the pandemic. But a reservation for the following weekend… not need the stimulus check; if anything,
Iron County Today is deeper look found that the vast majority Lower-priced automobiles are slow-sell- their money on now-cancelled vacations
distributed free of charge,
thanks to our advertisers. of these gains occurred in just nine ers – but not trucks selling for $45,000- and restaurant meals is piling up in their
It is hand-delivered to over coastal urban areas (San Francisco, New $50,000 each. Similarly, JC Penney had savings and retirement accounts.
14,000 households in Cedar
City, Enoch and Parowan York City, etc.). The same goes for Utah. declared bankruptcy, but the stock price The stimulus checks should be
and is available in several An economic boom in Salt Lake City, for of Lululemon which sells upscale t-shirts targeted not to everyone, but to those
rack locations in Iron and
Beaver Counties. instance, does not mean the economy is for $90 (okay, label it gym wear) reached who need it the most.
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affected. A friend recently attempted to
purchase an all-electric General Motors
Hummer. The cost of the vehicle is over to those who need it the most.
IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 5
OPINION
From the Editor
A cure for our country
T
he COVID-19 Vaccine each leave behind will influence future leaders.
has arrived and is now Yes, we need leadership beyond our neighbor-
available to the general hoods, and thankfully, here in Iron County, we have
public. I know there are some some great leaders! However, they cannot bear the
of our readers who also wish burden of everyone. We must each do our parts
there were a cure, or vaccine beginning in our hearts and homes.
COREY for politicians; especially for Because whether or not we agree with our
BAUMGARTNER
any whose unhealthy agendas local leaders, government representatives, the
MANAGING EDITOR
would keep our country stuck President, or not, we each still have a responsibil-
in a rut rather than move ity and ability to make a difference through our
our country forward in a productive, cooperative words and works, powerfully and peacefully.
manner. While some poor leaders seem to cause Yes, I’m preaching to the choir, so to speak. I’m
more sickness and suffering than progress also reminding the choir members to keep singing,
and success, the best vaccine (cure) for such a even to sing a little louder, and don’t be afraid to
political plague is our personal accountability and sing from the perspective of the pews more than
responsibility in our daily lives. Even if we cannot the one from behind the pulpit. Because our voices
change the current generation, the legacies we and values are the best vaccines for any virus.
To the Editor
Made America Great
President Trump deserves more thanks for his
accomplishments in office than he gets. At the time
of the 2016 presidential election I first heard Donald
Trump tell of his platform and I was impressed
with his conservative promises. When he was
elected, he began implementing very good things.
He supported a strong defense of the country. The
military became strong and President Trump’s wish
to avoid foreign wars became a reality.
Our country had been dependent on other
countries for a large portion of our oil supply
and he encouraged a new oil pipeline, and a new
method of drilling for oil called fracking. This was
done using modern, cleaner methods. Soon our
country was producing more oil than it used, and
for the first time we became an exporter of oil to
other countries.
President Trump began negotiating new and bet-
ter trade deals. Our great loss of manufacturing jobs
began to turn around and companies began coming
back to the United States to manufacture goods. This
was in large part because of substantially reducing
the tax rate and also eliminating old regulations that
had slowed government approval of projects.
He pushed through changes in the rules allow-
ing veterans to go to any hospital, if they could not
get into the local veterans hospital. This improved
the health care of many veterans.
President Trump consistently gave speeches
that, if listened to, motivated others to have faith in
this country, in its traditions and in its possibilities.
I am thankful for the good things that President
Trump did for this country.
Roger Shurtz – Enoch, UT
6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
Legislative Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As part of our base budget, we passed the
following bills:
We are already two weeks into the 2021
General Legislative Session and we’ve passed » S.B. 1 Public Education Base Budget
a total of 19 bills with many more to come Amendments
over the next five weeks. One comment I
hear from constituents on occasion is that » S.B. 5 Natural Resources, Agriculture and
we pass too many laws during the session. Environmental Quality Base Budget
While there may be some truth to that, it is » S.B. 6 Executive Offices and Criminal Justice
worth clarifying that not every bill we pass Base Budget
creates a brand-new law. While some bills
do create new laws or programs, many of the » S.B. 7 Social Services Base Budget
bills we pass each session make small fixes » S.B. 8 State Agency Fees and Internal
to existing law or seek to make government Service Fund Rate Authorization and
run more efficiently. On some occasions, the Appropriations
bills we pass repeal old law. Over the last
few years, the Legislature has worked to » H.B. 1 Higher Education Base Budget
remove burdensome regulations that do not » H.B. 4 Business, Economic Development
improve the lives of Utahns or make us any and Labor Base Budget
safer.
» H.B. 6 Infrastructure and General Govern-
ment Base Budget
Survey Results UTAH STATE LEGISLATURE
» H.B. 7 National Guard, Veterans Affairs and
Thank you for your participation in my survey.
Legislature Base Budget adults. This closes a loophole where previously extra money by styling their friend’s hair for
I received hundreds of replies and learned a
the punishment was based on the time of prom do so illegally. To address this, S.B. 87
lot from your input. » H.B. 8 State Agency and Higher Education reporting rather than the time of the crime. Professional Licensing Amendments, creates
Compensation Appropriations an exemption from licensure for individuals
Here are a few of the results:
The second bill, S.B. 64 Domestic Violence who only dry, style, curl, shampoo, condition or
For many of you your top bud- Amendments, proposes to enhance domestic
get priority is public education, Mental Health violence a third-degree felony if it is a
hot iron hair. Individuals who choose to offer
followed by infrastructure Services third-time offense in a 10-year window.
these services without a license will need
to display a prominent sign in their place of
and saving money for future As a Legislature we have passed practice stating they are unlicensed. Addition-
Both of these bills passed in the Senate and
recessions. a number of major bills over ally, they are subject to sanitization standards
will now be considered in the House.
I asked participants to rank the last few years to improve established by the Utah Department of Health
their top priority for tax cuts. our mental health treatment and accountable to the Division of Occupa-
The final rankings were: services in our state. We even Price Controls tional and Professional Licensing should they
began the nationwide push for The Price Controls During Emergencies Act go beyond the exempted services. Stakehold-
» Remove or lessen the tax on a mental health crisis hotline. was created in 2005, but not ever used until ers were engaged throughout the process of
Social Security Income This session, more is being the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. S.B. 86 this bill to ensure the changes made do not
done to put trained profession- Amendments to the Price Controls During diminish the credibility and stature of licensed
» Reduce the income tax rate
als in positions to help people Emergencies Act, makes necessary changes cosmetologists. This bill passed in the Senate
for all
in crisis. This week we passed and will now be considered in the House.
SEN. EVAN to the act to ensure consumers are not price
» Remove or lessen the burden S.B. 53 Behavioral Emergency gouged and protects Utahns from false claims
on property tax for senior
VICKERS Services Amendments, which Stay Involved!
during an emergency. S.B. 86 targets four
citizens UTAH SENATE DISTRICT 28 makes additional mental health changes to the act, including checkpoints There are a number of ways to stay engaged
crisis training available for before an investigation, transparency in the legislative process this session. For
» Remove of lessen the tax on emergency services professionals. Agencies
Military Retirement benefits in changes to the cost of items, privacy starters, you can always reach out to me
throughout Utah can create teams of protection for those accused until after with your thoughts and input. Additionally,
» Increase the dependent tax credit for appropriately trained professionals to respond adjudication and higher evidentiary standards. you can also attend committee meetings and
families specifically to mental health emergencies. This bill passed in Senate Business and Labor Senate floor time in-person, or participate in
These professionals will be licensed to triage committee and will be debated on the Senate committee meetings online or watch House
While we will not be able to address all of people and get them the resources they need. floor in the coming week. and Senate floor time on https://le.utah.gov/
these options during the legislative session, We also passed S.B. 47 Mental Health Crisis,
I am hopeful that we will be able to pass Intervention Council which creates a council I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as
some form of tax cut this year. of stakeholders from various agencies to Cosmetology Services your State Senator, it is truly an honor and a
design the statewide training offered to these privilege. I hope you will reach out to me at
When asked if you would support modern- Thousands of young women throughout the
emergency services professionals. evickers@le.utah.gov this session to share
izing the design of the Utah state flag, the state visit hair salons or ask a friend to style
your thoughts.
majority of you voted “no.” Additionally, S.B. 41 Mental Health Access their hair before prom. It might surprise you to
Amendments, requires health benefit plans learn that individuals who try to make a little Thanks, Evan Vickers, Senate District 28
Finally, the majority of respondents also
supported legislation that would improve to cover telehealth services for mental health
rural online opportunities. treatment if the plan also covers in-person
treatment of the same mental health condi-
Week 2 Highlights tions. All three bills passed in the Senate and
are now in the House for consideration.
Budget
This week we passed our base budget bills. Criminal Penalties
These bills traditionally use the previous This week we considered a couple of bills
year’s ongoing appropriations as a starting pertaining to criminal penalties. The first bill
point. This was the first year we included $95 was created at the recommendation of the
million in new money for education growth Utah Sentencing Commission, from a situation
and inflation in the base budgets, making it in which a 14-year-old girl was charged under
the first year we have included these items the adult justice system rather than the
in our base budgets. In addition, we also juvenile system which resulted in a 10-year
included an increase in per-pupil spending to sentence to the state prison and registration
restore last year’s 6 percent WPU increase. on the sex offender registry. S.B. 50 Juvenile
Overall, our base budgets we passed this Offender Penalty Amendments ensures
week also include over half a billion dollars that the appropriate level of punishment is
in new state spending for high priority items administered based on the age of the offender
such as education, Medicaid and COVID-19 at the time of the crime. It will not change the
response. punishment for sexual infractions, for youth or
IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 7
8 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
Dr. Kristopher Phillips, SUU’s Faculty
Distinguished Lecturer, presents at APEX Event
by Shay BARUFFI ized training is that there is an incredibly small “Cavendish’s writings allow us to demonstrate the
IRON COUNT Y TODAY amount of people that can understand what one lack of sharp boundaries between the sciences
another are up to,” stated Dr. Phillips. and the humanities and the philosophical systems
“Dr. Kristopher Phillips is an associate pro- He argues, an increased education in the of the enlightenment,” he added.
fessor of philosophy at Southern Utah University. humanities and arts are equally valuable as a Dr. Kristopher Phillips also presented a
Originally from Michigan, he earned his bachelor's specialized skill. A more well-rounded education, compelling argument for the importance of the
degree in philosophy from Central Michigan one that isn’t simply focused on procuring a job, humanities and arts in higher education, complete
University, a master's degree in philosophy from but on meaningful intellect will benefit us all. Dr. with clever memes and humorous quips.
Western Michigan University, and his Ph.D. in Phillips introduces Margaret Cavendish and her For more information about SUU’s APEX events
Philosophy from the University of Iowa. He joined incredible contributions to the field of philosophy; visit: https://www.suu.edu/apex/.
the faculty at SUU in 2014. He has been influential
in growing the Philosophy major and providing
amazing courses for his students. He is a trained
modernist, with research interests in Descartes,
Margaret Cavendish, Mary Shepherd, the philos-
ophy of education, and pre-college philosophy.
He is the co-founder of the Utah and Iowa
Lyceum pre-college philosophy programs, and
currently serves as associate editor for the journal
Precollege Philosophy and Public Practice,” stated
Dr. Jean Boreen, Dean of Humanities at SUU.
In his lecture, Dr. Phillips presented his paper,
Reason in Enlightenment Europe: What Margaret
Cavendish Can Teach Us About Higher Education
Today. He discussed the importance of the
humanities in higher education and how focusing
solely on the economic value or job training
purpose of a college education is an error.
Using engineering students as an example, he
examined the value that the humanities and arts
would have if introduced to this major, “As jobs
required increasingly specific training, it became
increasingly important for people who took on
these increasingly skilled positions to self-govern
because no one could check them. They had very
specialized skills…the result of incredibly special-
SHAY BARUFFI
DR. PHILLIPS DISCUSSED THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMANITIES
AND THE ARTS as equally valuable skills in higher education.SHOWCASE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 9
THE ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
IN IRON COUNTY
SUU
INTERNATIONAL
VIRTUAL
JAZZ DANCE
RESIDENCY
WITH HOLLA
JAZZ'S NATASHA
POWELL
WITH THE
TALENTS OF
HOLLA JAZZ ARTISTIC
DIRECTOR NATASHA
POWELL, SUU students
gain valuable insight and PHOTOS COURTESY SUU
inspiration as they explore
by Danielle Lydia SHEATHER Powell began Holla Jazz how the roots of jazz from African American today. So, I was really moved by how
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY in 2016. She has appeared dance, hip hop, and communities sort of grew, this book articulated and shared the
in the HBO Series The L house intersect. blossomed, and crystallized lineage of the trajectory of how these
In the Fall of 2019, SUU Dance fac- Word, Center Stage 2, and the as they were enslaved from dances have blossomed over time.”
ulty made a myriad of changes to the Nickelodeon film Spectacular and the African continent into North Students learned a variety of Black
dance curriculum. The most exciting has received grant awards from the America. It goes into the enslavement social dances where the groove and
of which was the addition of required Canada Council for the Arts. Her com- trade, it talks about the dancing in the bounce were explored. They also
jazz dance training equitable to the pany explores how the roots of jazz plantation fields, juke joints, house studied various jazz dance vernacular
training of ballet and modern dance. dance, hip hop, and house intersect. parties, nightclubs, ballrooms, and including the Charleston, Falling Off
Southern Utah University is now the SUU students in advanced jazz backyard parties. It talks about all the Log, Tacky Annie, knee slaps, and
first institution of higher education in courses virtually interacted with of these different spaces with which the Mess Around. Freshman dance
Utah that offers this equitable study in Powell for a week with the final these dances came to life.” She major, Eli Davis, said, “Powell’s focus on
jazz dance. class learning the repertoire from continues, “That really stood out to always having a bounce at the base of
The new jazz dance requirements Powell’s Floor’d (2018) inspired by her me because as a practitioner of social movement has strengthened my ability
were kicked-off during a time where opportunity to study the roots of jazz dance, hip-hop, and house dances, I to ground myself in my dance practice
faculty were learning to adapt to dance in New York City where she was really intrigued by the similarities as well as everyday life. Because of this,
instructional changes created by the read Jookin': The Rise of Social Dance of how dance in these spaces grew. For I’ve been paying closer attention to the
COVID-19 pandemic. One source of Formations in African-American example, the idea of circular move- push and pull of the earth. The feeling
inspiration included an international Culture, by Katrina Hazzard-Gordon. ment and dancing in a circle, someone of gravity pulling your body at all times
virtual Jazz dance residency with Holla Of the book, she states, “What it goes in one at a time to exchange turns into a dance between your own
Jazz Artistic Director Natasha Powell. highlights is the various environments energy and share movement. Those
A native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and circumstances with which dance practices still exist in night clubs see JAZZ DANCE » 1010 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 SHOWCASE IRON COUNTY TODAY
You probably benefited from a mini grant and didn’t even know it
by Mary Anne ANDERSEN That figure of 155 applications space Off the Cuff? In February 2010, Give it some thought, then go to
CEDAR CIT Y ARTS COUNCIL doesn’t even begin to show how that popular small theater received our website for an application form,
W
many individuals were positively $250.00 to offset performance costs. www.cedarcityartscouncil.org. You
hen I received a request impacted by those funds. For As a patron, you benefited from a might be the means of contributing
for the total dollar example, in March 2018, the Fiddlers mini grant and didn’t even realize it. to the cultural life of those around
amount of mini grants Canyon Elementary School PTA In one of my favorite grants over you. The deadline is February 28th.
that the Cedar City Arts Council received a grant of $250.00 to the years, the Escalante Valley Arts And now, kudos to the staff of the
has awarded since the beginning purchase music for its Council received a grant Southwest Utah Health Department.
of the program in August of 2008, I before-school choir. of $500.00 to produce a We were so frustrated in our
found it to be $59,500.00, (more than The students and their community production attempts to obtain an appointment
we paid for our first little house in attendant families of The Nutcracker Ballet for our first COVID vaccines. There
California). I was amazed! That much benefited from the in December 2017. I were some sticking points—yuk,
money, awarded in amounts from musical experience and will never forget that yuk—in our registering attempts, so
$150.00 to $500.00 over a period the music performance blizzardy night when we went to the Cedar City building
of twelve and a half years! Wait a that was the culmi- parents and friends to ask for some clues in how to
minute and I’ll count the number nating event of their rehearsing. In gathered in a small community hall, navigate the process of registration.
of artists, musicians, etc. that that September 2017, the Iron County rental paid for their grant, to watch Because of some no shows, they
represents……………. about 155 Acoustic Music Association received its children, dressed in homemade offered to accommodate both of
individuals, small groups, or small $500.00 to improve the lighting costumes and accompanied by us right then. That day the staff in
organizations. (Some of those are system in its performance venue. Tchaikovsky from a boom box, per- the department was helpful, kind,
repeat grantees; an applicant may Hundreds of you have attended form for adoring audience members. efficient, and professional in the
apply again after a waiting period of those programs which feature Iron Without hyperbole, I venture that extreme, and their website is looking
18 months.) Any organization with County musicians, benefiting from the Arts Council has never spent its better. Thank you so much! Is there
an annual operating budget of over improved staging. Have you attended money in a more impactful way. some way you could use a mini grant
$25,000.00 is ineligible. any of the shows at the improv Is a mini grant in your future? out there?
JAZZ DANCE
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body and the earth.”
Emilio Noriega, Junior Dance Major, pointed out,
"Even though I have studied in these other forms,
hip hop, breaking, and house - where they have their
own unique bounce to the music - this was different.
It had its own bounce that was more in the hips
that I am not used to. But I am so glad that there is
someone out there advocating for it!"
A favorite memory from Assistant Professor
Danielle Lydia Sheather happened when Powell
noticed two of freshman dancer majors, Cassidy
Wilde and Esme Folk, experimenting with these
social dances as a shared experience improvising
with one another. Powell stated, “We have to remem-
ber that these are social dances that originated in
social spaces and gatherings, so they weren’t doing
them because they had learned them in school and
they decided to practice it there. These dances were
cultivated in that social space, so that moment that
you two had in the middle is so special and so crucial
to learning and embracing what the style and what
this culture is about.”
Darcie Miles, Sophomore Dance Major, noted, "I
am thankful to have participated in the Holla Jazz
Dance residency and to experience such a raw and
authentic form of jazz dance. Professionally, it was
eye opening to see that companies like Holla Jazz
exist where there is so much life and energy."
So, while students and faculty alike danced
masked in socially distanced 9 by 9 foot squares,
and the residency took place virtually, we are all
delighted to have had Natasha Powell in for our first
international jazz dance residency. We owe you a
debt of gratitude! Thank you for your time, energy,
and expertise!LIFE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 11
COMMUNITY
& PERSONAL
INTEREST IN
IRON COUNTY
Creating a food storage plan? Start with
Sizing Up Your Pantry
W Size up future needs
hat has caused a shortage of home food side dish, add a replacement amount to your grocery
preservation equipment and supplies list- even if you still have some on hand. Instead of buying whatever food or supplies may
as well as more people trying to learn be advertised with case lot sales, it is best to first
the basics of home gardening and creating a food Size up your budget
have a plan. For example, compare what you know
storage supply? Credit the past year of an uncertain One piece of advice as you begin adding to your your family will eat against what is on sale. Then
economy, a pandemic, and also a keen awareness food storage by stocking your pantry and kitchen determine how much may be needed of certain
many felt realizing how under-prepared they were is to avoid over-extending your finances. During food items over a period of days, weeks or months
to care for some key individual and family needs that 2020 too many people- especially those between to either be main courses, sides or desserts. If your
had been taken for granted due to ease of access. the ages of 24-36- racked up credit card debt while budget and available space are favorable to more
Though it would take more than a few lines to share stock-piling food, water, and even toilet paper. This long-term bulk items, there are a few websites
out helpful information folks debt will take that list the best foods for long-term storage and
can apply for each of these months, if not years, suggested amounts.
new skills or hobbies, let’s to pay off. Make a Other available information based on science
take a closer look at home
food storage.
What has ensued is more
Kathy's financially savvy
purchasing plan
and stick with it.
and research is available through your local USU
Extension Office or visit: https://extension.usu.edu/
people than ever are now
interested in making bulk
CORNER
food purchases, learning to by Kathleen RIGGS
preserve their foods and also
UTAH STATE UNIVERSIT Y EXTENSION
create or add to their long-
term food storage.
With a bit of planning and avoiding panic mode,
families can learn what they need to keep on hand,
how much they actually use over time and avoid
unnecessary stock-piling of food that will most-
likely never be used. Your purchases may include
utilizing weekly store ads or watching for case lot
sales but before venturing out to the supermarket,
let’s do some preparation.
It may not make much sense at first, but hon-
estly, the best way to begin preparing to build up a
supply of food storage is to make sure you have a
well-stocked pantry and kitchen. Take a look at your
cupboards and list items you use most—It may be
salt and pepper; perhaps bouillon granules or even
bread crumbs. Do you also have olive oil, honey, or
corn starch? What’s in your other cabinets in the
kitchen? Maybe you have a couple cans of soup,
applesauce, or green beans.
Size up what’s on hand GETTY IMAGES
Take a few minutes to inventory what you have preserve-the-harvest/ and click on Food Storage &
now. Write down each item and mentally calculate Size up your available space
Packaging.
how often these items need replacing. Which items If you live in an apartment, small home or share A lot has been learned about living through
would put your mind at ease knowing you had an your home with lots of family members, you may challenging times over the past few months. Make
extra box or jar of this staple food item or spice? If not realistically have space for a large food storage 2021 a year of careful planning and using resources
you do not have an extra container of one or more supply. If that is the case, think smaller than 25 lb. wisely to insure you have adequate resources on
of these items, add it now to your shopping list. You bags of sugar, beans or rice. Having an emergency hand, including a well-planned supply of food.
may have to purchase only a few at a time but keep supply of favorite foods and ingredients to make a
that list handy. few meals for even 1-2 weeks can help put your mind
Once you do this for your shelf-stable items, at ease. Store these items inside a tote, or on a closet Kathleen Riggs is the Utah State University Extension
move to your refrigerator and freezer and repeat shelf where they will be free from temperature family and consumer sciences professor for Iron County.
the process. A great habit to develop is that when fluctuations. Aim for a space that will remain close to Questions or comments may be sent to kathleen.riggs@
frequently-used items used to prepare a meal or 70 degrees F or lower (55-56 degrees is ideal). usu.edu or call 435-586-8132.12 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 LIFE IRON COUNTY TODAY
CALENDAR
Support Groups Service Clubs Government DUE TO THE COMMUNITY’S RESPONSIBILITY
to help prevent the potential spread of
COVID-19, please check with the event and
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LION’S CLUB IRON COUNTY COMMISSION activity sponsors to make sure that the event
(435) 635-3603 • www.utahaa.org • Tues, 12 pm • Call Pres. Roger Shurtz for mtg. 2nd & 4th Mon, 9 am is still taking place. Everyone’s patience is
Helpline: John (702) 802-1332, info. Everyone welcome! (435) 590-2896 Commission Chambers greatly appreciated during this time.
Kara (702) 232-6829 ROTARY CLUB 68 S 100 E, Parowan.
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek
Dr, Cedar City) unless otherwise listed
Tues, 12:15 • Southwest Tech
757 W 800 S, Cedar City • (435) 233-0244
CEDAR CITY COUNCIL
Wed (except 5th), 5:30 pm • City Hall
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Steps and Traditions • M – Su, 7 am CEDAR CITY ELKS LODGE #1556 10 N. Main St (435) 586-2950 GOLDEN RETRIEVER DAY
Speaking From The Heart • M – Sa, Noon 111 E Freedom Blvd. Cedar City
Misfits • M – F, 6 pm (435) 586-8332 ENOCH PLANNING COMMISSION
PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT BIBLE STUDY – 6:30
Cedar Group • Tues, 8 pm MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 2nd & 4th Tues, 5:30 pm • City Hall to 8:30 pm (Thurs 1-3 pm), Cedar City Library
Thank God it’s Sunday Spiritual • Sun, 11 am Detachment 1315, 2nd Wed, 6 pm 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119 (303 N 100 E). A 6-week study (Thru Feb
My Story • Sat, 8 pm Elks Lodge, 111 E 200 N, Cedar City. ENOCH CITY COUNCIL 10) of 2nd Peter. Precept Bible studies are
Women’s Meeting • Sat, 10:30 am AMERICAN LEGION AUX nondenominational. Call 435-267-2234 or 435-
1st & 3rd Wed, 6 pm • City Hall
What a Way to Start the Day • Su, W, F 238-3078 for info and to register. The cost of
3rd Wed, 6 pm, Cedar Library, 303 N 100 E 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119
7-8 am • All are welcome Amer. Legion Conf. Room • (435) 704-6654 the workbook is $18. www.precept.org.
Red Road to Sobriety • Mon, 6 pm Paiute PAROWAN CITY COUNCIL
Indian Tribe of Utah, 440 N Paiute (435)
DAR – BALD EAGLE CHAPTER
2nd & 4th Thurs, 6 pm • City Hall
586-1112 Ext. 307
The Great Fact • T, F, Noon. • True Life
2nd Tues, 4 pm, Cedar City Library
ajssball@aol.com 35 E 100 N • (435) 477-3331 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4
BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE IRON COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Center (TLC) 2111 N. Main. • (702) 802-1332 THANK A MAIL CARRIER DAY
or (702) 533-7856 1st Thurs 7 pm • 593 N 1450 W, Cedar City. 3rd Wed, 11:30 am. Tickets $20, https://
Red Creek Group • Wed, 7 pm • Canyon Helpline: 435-559-4505 www.ironcountyrepublicanwomen.com SUU - A.P.E.X. – RICHARD IAN KIMBALL –
Park, Lions Pavilion • (435) 477-8925 11:30 am – SUU Great Hall (351 W University
Classes/Activities
Blvd, Cedar City). Admission is FREE. Writer and
AL-ANON BYU Professor, Richard Ian Kimball, will share
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek how Deaf Athletes used sports to promote Sign
Dr, Cedar City) unless otherwise listed Language and Deaf Culture in a time when
ADULT BARRE/MODERN DANCE PICKLEBALL GROUP
Easy Does It • Tues, 7-8 pm • (435) 559-3333 assimilation and lip reading were becoming
Wed, 11 am-noon, Spirit Wellness Club, Weekdays, 7 am • SUU Pickleball Courts. the norm. Info: www.suu.edu/apex.
Al-Anon • 1st, 3rd Tues, 7-8 pm, Parowan 1615 N Main, Cedar City • All levels, Free to Anyone is welcome. Fee is $2 (indoors) and
Senior Center, 685 N 300 E • (435) 477-8925 members, or $8 drop-in fee. FREE (outdoors)
Hope for Today (Family Groups)
Thurs, 6 pm • (435) 559-3333 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATIONS EXERCISE
Wed, 1 pm, Cedar City Senior Center
ROCK CLUB
1st Thurs, 6 pm • Gateway Academy, 201
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS 489 E 200 S • 435-586-0832. FREE. Trained W Thoroughbred Way, Enoch. Learn about
www.nasouthernutah.org • (435) 635-9603 instructors. Range-of-motion exercises, geology, find gems, fossils and minerals. GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY
Most classes meet at 203 E Cobblecreek Dr, endurance-building activities, relaxation Learn to cut and polish and make jewelry.
unless otherwise listed techniques, and health education topics. southernutahrockclub.org
Basic Text Study • Mon, 8 pm AWANA BIBLE CLUB SOUTHERN UTAH WOODTURNERS
Just for Today • Wed, 8 pm 7th-12th grade, Mon, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 2nd Sat, 9 am, Cedar High School wood
Hope Without Dope • Thurs, 8 pm 3 yrs-6th grade, Wed, 6:30 pm - 8 pm shop, 703 W 600 S.
Valley Bible Church, 4780 N Hwy 91,
Live and Let Live • Fri, 8 pm Cedar City • (435) 586-0253 or (435) 990-1638 TAE KWON DO CLASS
Candle Light Meeting • Sat, 9:30 pm Wed, 7-8:30 pm • Cedar City Aquatic Center,
(Small room) BOOK CLUB 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. $25/mo., ages 5+,
Women Only • Sun, 11 am 2nd Thurs, 7 pm • Cedar City Library 303 N any experience level (435) 865-9223. Helps
100 E. Next month (Jan) we will discuss “The benefit Canyon Creek Crisis Center.
Dopeless Hope Fiends • Sun, 8 pm Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diana Ackerman
The Meeting Hall, 1067 S Main St, Cedar TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS
(877) 865-5890. CEDAR CHEST QUILTERS’ GUILD Wed & Fri, 9:30-10:30 am • Cedar Senior
Thurs, 10 am • Cedar City Senior Center Center, 489 E 200 S. Free class, basic elements
ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER 489 E 200 S • (435) 586-0832 of Tai Chi – Coordination, Balance, flexibility.
Online Meetings: 2nd Fri, 5:30 pm Register: Maria Bailey (435) 673-3548
4th Mon, 5:30 pm • RSVP to mjmiller@alz.org CEDAR CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB
or (435) 238-4998 x8773 4th Thurs, 7 pm • Cedar City Library TOP BAR HIVE BEE KEEPING
303 N 100 E. 1st Tues, 7 pm • Cedar City Library
PARKINSON’S 303 N 100 E. (435) 586-6661
Please call Kristy for info about Parkinson’s
CEDAR CITY TOASTMASTERS
Thurs, 7 am • The Pastry Pub TOPS – TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY HISTORY (1952) – FIRST “DON’T WALK” SIGN
and activities available. 435-559-9681
86 W University Blvd. Find your voice Wed • Weigh-in 9 am, mtg 9:30 am. Evening – Installed in New York City. Inspired by the
CAREGIVERS & shape your future. Be the leader and weigh-in 6:30 pm, mtg 7-8 pm • Cedar City growing number of deaths resulting from
1st Tues, Noon • Five County Aging speaker you want to be. (603) 731-0116 Library, 303 N 100 E. Lose weight without
buying special foods. • 586-3233 (a.m. mtg) or pedestrian accidents. These signs are still used
Offices, 585 N Main St, Ste. 1, Cedar City CEDAR PROFESSIONALS 867-4784 (p.m. mtg) today in order to make streets safer. They now
ARP—ADDICTION RECOVERY Tues, 7:30 am • Springhill Suites, 1477 S
WATER AEROBICS CLASS
include a countdown with lights and sound to
1st Wed, 7 pm • Parowan Seminary Highway 91, Cedar City. An organization help the crosser navigate more safely.
of business people. Stimulate business Tues, Thurs, 9 am • SUU pool, 2-56 N 600 W.,
building, Main & 300 N, Parowan for members through exchange of ideas, Fun, up-tempo workout to music. Intensive
SENIOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED
3rd Thurs, 1:30 pm • Cedar City Library
information and business referrals.
www.cedarprofessionals.org
cardio, full body muscle toning. Any fitness
level. All ages. $3/class, including pool
admission. (435) 327-2091 (no text)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
COLOR COUNTRY WINDS
NAMI BRIDGES & FAMILY TO FAMILY WEIGHTWATCHERS REIMAGINED! TIME TO TALK DAY
Wed • Come brush up on your band skills to
Thurs, 7 pm • SW Behavioral Health Center, share with the community. Call Debbie at Wed, 9:30 am • Cedar City Aquatic Center
245 E 680 S, Cedar. Free • (435) 590-7749 RENTWAPO-WORKS FARMERS MARKET
(435) 559-9609 for time and location. 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. Guidance, in-person
motivation from members, trained guides (Saturdays and Sundays) – 9am to 2pm, (4871 N
PREGNANCY, INFANT LOSS COLOR COUNTRY PICKLEBALL Enoch Rd.) Bad weather inside. Good weather
and wellness coaches. (702) 832-0555. Evening
1st Wed, 7:30 pm • Share Families of So. M-F, 7-10 am • 155 E 400 S (Cedar Stake Ctr) workshops now available. More info at outside. Art, hand-crafted items, eggs, home
Utah • 565 N Main Street, Ste. 6, Cedar City Paddles & balls supplied. (435) 586-6345 weightwatchers.com/us/find-a-meeting) décor, homeopathic items, pecans, apples,
www.southernutahshare.com un-popped popcorn and homemade goodies.
HEY CEDARS SQUARE DANCE WELLNESS PLACE
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Wed • Beginner’s, 6 pm, Mainstream 583 S Main Suite #5, Cedar City. (435)
A free, fun and unique shopping experience.
3rd Thurs, 6-8 pm • Cedar Visitor’s Center Dancers, 7-9 pm • Cedar City Senior Center 592-5308. Classes: thewellnessplacecc.com/ Some weeks include door prizes and games.
(581 N Main) Caregivers and those with MS 489 E 200 S. (435) 531-6811 or (435) 669-4867 upcoming-classes COVID compliant. Info – Linda 435-559-1657IRON COUNTY TODAY LIFE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 13
CALENDAR The light in room #104
L
ast Saturday, I lost a special
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 light in my life. My grandma
KITE FLYING DAY Carole traded in this rutty earth
life for one with more eternal and
peaceful significance. It was only a
couple of days before she left that
CEDAR CITY YEAR-ROUND DOWNTOWN we were sitting at her kitchen table
FARMERS MARKET, 10am to 1pm, Every Saturday talking about life, love, watching
rain or shine, in parking lot behind the Stratford
Hotel, (18 S Main Street) or inside the building cooking videos, and enjoying the
behind the parking lot in the cold weather moments of silence in-between.
months. Definitely worth stopping by for artwork, Little did I know it would be our
baked goods, crafts, custom semi-precious last conversation on this earth. I will
stone and costume jewelry, farm fresh produce,
homemade brownies & candies, home style
never forget our final hug.
VIRTUAL TOUR - JOSEPH SMITH BIRTHPLACE My next memory is of being by
treats, homemade jams & jellies, homeopathic – (6pm) Arranged for by Cedar City Sons of
items and 100% real honey. Admission is FREE. Utah Pioneers and David Excell. Link: https:// her side in the Cedar City Hospital.
New vendor meeting Feb 4th – 6:30 pm, at us02web.zoom.us/j/87467992544 It is a harrowing and heart-breaking
Bristlecone. Lite refreshments provided. moment when someone tells you,
SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET, 9AM TO 1PM, “It’s time to say your goodbyes.” I did
Saturdays @ IFA, 905 S Main. Good weather
outside, bad weather inside. Farmers with
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 so the best I could. Thankfully, though COREY BAUMGARTNER
vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, baked goods & with heavy heart and tears, I was able ALWAYS ONE FOR A SMILE AND AN
SAFER INTERNET DAY ADVENTURE, Carole lived a good
breads, meats, tamales, food vendors, hand- to spend the night (along with other
crafted items including soaps, lotions, jewelry, life and let her love and light shine
family members) by her bedside in everywhere she went.
clothing, home décor and gifts for all ages. For Room #104.
info call (435) 463-3735.
The next 18 hours were not a blur, friends and the countless lives that
DISC GOLF DOUBLES TOURNEY – “VETERANS
FOR VETS” – Southern Utah University (351 W but a blessing for all of us. She was her love and light touched, WE love
University Blvd, Cedar City). SUU is placing a able to sleep peacefully and pain-free you Grandma, Mom, Sister, Friend
temporary course on campus. The proceeds will most of the time. And while watching and Angel on loan! To each of the
go toward helping the SUU Veteran’s Center. her sleep, for a few moments here hospital angels that accompanied
This is a flex start doubles tournament. Sign up Carole on her last night on earth,
with a partner. Show up to play anytime from
and there, I forgot she was leaving us.
11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Division, Entry Fees $50 It was as if she would
per team. Register at www.discgolfscene.com/ wake up any moment
tournaments/Veterans_for_Vets_at_SUU_2021. and walk out with us.
HISTORY (1996) – CHESS GRANDMASTER
The Rut
T
Info: www.veteransforvets.com. Yet, even with that
SOCCER - 2021 FUTSAL SHOWDOWN (8AM TO KASPAROV - The legendary Russian Chess
Grandmaster Garry Kasparov loses his first peaceful feeling of
8PM) Local teams may play each other
on Friday afternoon/evening. Expected chess game ever to IBM's chess computer Deep watching her sleep, it
participation of 35 to 40 teams. Two Locations: Blue, which was capable of evaluating 200
million moves per second. Kasparov did go on
was difficult knowing LESS TRAVELED
Canyon View High School 166 W 1925 N Cedar
to gain three wins and two draws and easily
that one of those
City, UT and Gateway Preparatory Academy 201 exhausted exhales
Thoroughbred Way, Enoch, UT 84721. Info: Color win the match. by Corey BAUMGARTNER
County Futbol Club at (435) 669-9601 or email
would be her last.
IRON COUNT Y TODAY
I don’t know
“
ccfcfutsal@gmail.com. For all additional rules,
refer to our website southernutahsurf.com/ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 if they deliver the
NATIONAL UMBRELLA DAY
Iron County Today Each of us and this
in Heaven, but just
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 HISTORY (1942) – CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO in case, “I love you world are better
SEND A CARD TO A FRIEND DAY
– Alton “Glenn” Miller (1904-1944) wins a Gold
Disc for the single, "Chattanooga Choo Choo."
“G-ma!”
We had a beau-
forever because
“WHAT WE HAVE ONCE ENJOYED WE CAN
never lose; all that we deeply love becomes a
He's the first person to win this award, which
was sprayed by R.C.A. Victor for presentation to tiful bond, a unique
bridge it seems only
you lived and loved.
part of us.”— Helen Keller the U.S. trombonist and band-leader.
Grandmas have the blueprints to Thank you. You know who you are.
build. On this bridge, we were able There were too many names to
to share many adventures together. remember but each one wrote their
These are the precious memories signature of love on her heart’s final
that will help comfort me (and pages of a life well lived.
everyone else she shared her time, Someone once shared, “A great
talents, treasures with) on my soul serves everyone all the time. A
continuing mortal journey without great soul never dies. It brings us
her. together again and again.” Thank you
Because now my G-ma is off G-ma for your life, for bringing us
on a new, greater adventure; a new together. Each of us and this world
chapter in the continuing story of are better forever because you lived
life beyond the concerns and cares and loved. While your light no longer
of this one. Though, I do hope she’s shines in Room #104, it still shines
able to sneak away sometimes to brightly in my heart and in the hearts
visit and share a glimpse of her new of all who knew you and were blessed
adventures with me! to know you. May your light help
From each of Carole’s family, guide us until we meet again.14 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 LIFE IRON COUNTY TODAY
PEOPLE
E X PLORING U TAH'S SKIES
That first telescope 91ST BIRTHDAY
Thad Torgersen
Thad Torgersen will be 91
by Dan PICK too awkward, or too difficult to point at anything, on February 7th. He is the
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY it will quickly go unused. For a first telescope, a father of Gloria, Dianne,
O
small refractor is a great place to start. A refractor Stan, Shari, Connie
ne of my most memorable Christmas is like a spotting scope—lens, or objective, in the and Merilee. He is the
presents was my first telescope. I was front, eyepiece in the back. The lens in the front grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 23. We love
you Dad!! Happy Birthday!!
ten or twelve at the time, and the nation gathers the light, and the eyepiece in the back
was in the middle of the Space Race during the magnifies it—a very simple system. They can
1960’s. It was a small, rickety thing with poor also be very economical. If the new user is young,
optics on a shaky tripod—a true Charlie Brown $100-$200 or so will give them a telescope that There is no charge for birth, first birthday, mission,
Eagle Scout, 50th anniversary (and up), wedding and
of telescopes. I couldn’t have been more excited. will show craters of the moon, rings of Saturn, 80th birthday (and up) announcements. Submissions
I took it out the first clear night after Christmas bands on Jupiter’s surface, and many double can be made online at ironcountytoday.com, or emailed
(in Michigan, probably mid-February), and lo stars and clusters. It will be a little wobbly, but to news@ironcountytoday.com or brought to 389 N 100
and behold, I spotted a satellite! I raced into the working through its limitations will help a person W, #12, Cedar City, Utah 84721. The deadline is Friday at
house and begged Mr. Mothersell, my father’s appreciate a better instrument down the road. noon for the following week’s issue. Announcements
should be 100 words or less. Please call 435-867-1865
friend who had stopped over for a visit, to Plus, if they get bored or don’t like the hobby, ext. 5 for pricing for all other announcements.
come out and look. He thoughtfully shared there’s not a lot of money invested. If the new
my excitement of seeing a satellite in my new user is a little older (middle school or so), a
telescope. Embarrassingly, after a minute or two higher quality telescope might be a better idea.
we realized it was a streetlight.
Even though my first night was somewhat of
They will not outgrow it as fast and, hopefully,
appreciate the better optics and construction. SCHOOLS
a failure—and a source of jokes that I still hear— There are many reputable dealers from which
that rickety little telescope and I shared years
of adventure together. The nights spent looking
at the craters of the moon, the striped face of
to purchase. I have used Orion, and Astronomics
in the past. I like these dealers because they
carry a variety of brands. If you do happen to
Gateway celebrates
Jupiter along with its four moons, and rings of
Saturn are just a few of the wonders that little
check out their websites, don’t be shocked.
You can easily spend thousands on a premium school choice with
telescope revealed to me.
I am often asked for suggestions on the pur-
chase of a telescope. There is something liberat-
telescope. However, there’s no reason to mort-
gage the house for a first scope. Manufacturing
techniques have improved dramatically over the
lunchroom flash mob
ing about spending someone else’s money, and decades, so very good telescopes can be pur-
initially visions of electronic wizardry dance in chased for fractions of what the same telescope from Andy BURT
my head. After a moment, though, the thoughts would have cost 40 years ago. GATEWAY PREPAR ATORY ACADEMY
of that rickety little telescope bring me back to I used my first telescope until after high
earth. You see, there were two big advantages to school when I had a job and could to purchase a ENOCH — Every January charter schools
my first telescope. It was very light and easy to better instrument. Even after I upgraded, I kept across the country celebrate parent and student
carry, and it was easy to point. that rickety little scope in my office for years. choice in education as a part of National School
So, my advice on a first telescope purchase Even though it was small and cheap, the views Choice week; this year, elementary students at
is to buy one that is easy to use. If it’s too heavy, were priceless. Gateway were surprised by a flash mob of dancing
middle school students during lunch.
COURTESY GATEWAY PREP
Middle school students, wearing bright yellow
scarves celebrating National School Choice Week,
learned a choreographed dance in their elective
dance class in the weeks leading up to the final
week of the month. They were then “planted”
throughout the lunchroom during the elementary
students’ lunch time. When the music started, the
middle school students surprised their younger
peers with a special dance.
Director of Gateway, Andrew Burt said,
“Gateway is proud to be one of the great choices
for education in Iron County, this is a special way
NASA/JPL-CALTECH to celebrate school choice.”You can also read
