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Inside... Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Mysterious home fire under investigation
Vol. 12 No. 43 ironcountytoday.com Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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2 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 NEWS Iron County Today
story update
Suspects arrested
in homicide case
from Lt. Del Schlosser Through these efforts, they iden-
Iron Count y Sheriff’s Office tified Joseph Edward Fought, AKA
“Joey” a 30-year old Caucasian male
On August 23, Cedar from North Carolina as the second
Communications received a call suspect in this case.
about a body being located in Sheriff’s detectives requested
a remote area of western Iron assistance through SIAC to locate
County. Deputies from the Iron Phillips and Fought. The Barstow
County Sheriff’s Office, Crime Scene Police Department in California
Technicians, and Investigators located and apprehended both
responded to the area. Investigators Phillips and Fought at a local motel.
determined the body to be an Both were taken into custody with-
adult female which had been in the out incident. An arrest warrant for
Mysterious home fire area for some time. The decadent
was later identified as Stevie Shay
Wilkerson; 26 years of age, who had
Phillips and Fought was obtained
for possession of a stolen vehicle.
Sheriff detectives traveled to
under investigation
been reported missing from the St Barstow California to interview
George Utah area on August 9. suspects Phillips and Fought. As of
Since that time, Iron County September 15, Phillips and Fought
Sheriff Detectives requested are still in custody in California.
the assistance from the Utah Both subjects are awaiting extra-
from Patrol Sgt. Jeff Humphries several other homes nearby. Cedar Department of Public Safety, dition on the above charges. This
Cedar Cit y Police Department City Fire Department assisted by Statewide Information and Analysis case is still under investigation and
Kanarraville Fire Department and Center “SIAC.” Detectives had additional charges are pending.
Last Saturday, Cedar City Color Country fire quickly attacked been able to identify a Brittany Our gratitude goes out to all
Communications received several calls the fire preventing it from spreading. Elizabeth Philips, AKA “Josie” a agencies which have been working
of trees on fire in the area of 3500 E UHP responded and assisted in the 27-year-old Caucasian female tirelessly to apprehend these two
SR14. It was further stated that it was a closure on SR14 to provide access to from Missouri as a suspect in the dangerous subjects. Our condo-
residential structure that was on fire. water and all traffic was diverted to Stevie Wilkerson Homicide case. lences go out to the family and
Deputies from Iron County alternative routes. Detectives learned Phillips had ties friends of Stevie Wilkerson.
Sheriff’s Office as well as officers The home was unoccupied at the to Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, and This story first ran in the
from Cedar City Police Department time and is considered a total loss. South Carolina. As a result of this September 2 issue (pg.7). An addi-
responded and found a residence The cause of the fire is unknown information, detectives worked tional press release will be sent out
fully engulfed in flames. The home at this time and is currently being with agencies in those states to when more information becomes
was tucked back into the trees with investigated. identify an unknown male suspect. available.
photos Courtesy - ICSD
Thankfully, the home was unoccupied and despite being tucked away among
the trees, several local fire departments were quickly able to prevent the fire from
spreading to other nearby homes.
Iron County Today News Wednesday, September 23, 2020 3
Utah still struggling
with opioid crisis
by Libbie Curtis Upon stopping, your body will
For Iron Count y Today experience withdrawals, which can
include muscle and bone pain, sleep
The United States is in the midst problems, uncontrollable move-
of an opioid crisis. In 2018, 128 people ments, and severe cravings—which
died from an opioid overdose per can drive the person to seek more
day in the United States. While the opioid use.
number of deaths involving prescrip- An opioid overdose occurs when
tion-opioids did decline from the a person uses enough of the drug to
previous year, there’s still a long way produce life-threatening symptoms
to go, particularly in Utah. In Utah, or death. When overdosing, a
providers wrote 57.1 prescriptions person’s breathing often slows or
for opioids per 100 persons, which is stops altogether, which decreases
higher than the national average of the amount of oxygen that reaches
51.4 persons (NIDA). the brain. This can result in a coma,
getty images
One of the first steps into permanent brain damage, or death. If
combating the opioid crisis is being you suspect someone has overdosed,
aware and educated on the matter. call 911 so that they can receive
So then, what are prescription immediate medical attention.
opioids? Common prescription
opioids include codeine, fentanyl,
hydrocodone, and oxycodone. When Sources: NIDA. 2020, May 2. Utah: Opioid-
taken, opioids bind and activate opi- Involved Deaths and Related Harms.
oid receptors in the body, primarily Retrieved from https://www.drugabuse.gov/
those involved in feelings of pain and drug-topics/opioids/opioid-summaries-
pleasure. While attached to these by-state/utah-opioid-involved-deaths-
receptors, opioids block pain signals related-harms on 2020, June 15
sent form the brain to the body and NIDA. 2020, May 29. Prescription Opioids
release large amounts of dopamine DrugFacts. Retrieved from https://www.
throughout the body. This sudden drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/
increase of dopamine can reinforce prescription-opioids on 2020, June 15
the act of taking the prescription https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/
opioid because it feels good. While research-reports/misuse-prescription-
in the short term, opioids can relieve drugs/it-safe-to-use-prescription-drugs-
pain, they can still have side effects in-combination-other-medications
such as drowsiness, confusion, https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/
nausea, and slowed breathing. In research-reports/misuse-prescription-
the long term, your body becomes drugs/where-can-i-get-further-
accustomed to the opioid and it information-about-prescription-drug-
builds up a dependency on them. misuse.
4 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 NEWS Iron County Today
Opinion
Administration
To the Editor From the Editor
R. Gail Stahle
If I had a million
A million thanks
Publisher I know, there’s $50,000 left. I’d put
that in savings in case I thought of
dollars…
gail@ironcountytoday.com
something else.
Deborah Martineau
T
Office Manager
I’d start by putting half into a Jana Hassett
officemanager@
foundation that others could add to hank you to all
ironcountytoday.com
for the benefit of the communities I’ve those who took the
If I had a million
lived in. For things like the Fire Station challenge of what
Advertising
in Escalante, or improvements at our would they do with a mil-
Scott Stahle State Park. dollars… lion dollars. I’m including
Sales Representative I’d take $250,000 and partner some of the responses.
scott@ironcountytoday.com with the City of Enoch to build a rec Good question! What one says he May they encourage us
801.755.5999 center – where children can go and or she will do may not be the same all to remember that no
learn ballet and tap dancing, baton as what one will do. Personally, I matter how much money
Patti Bostick
twirling, chess, checkers, a room for would seek advice from the guy who we have; it’s not about the
Sales Representative
the local rock club, weaving, fiber arts; does our taxes, as well as a financial Corey dollars, but the dedication
patti@ironcountytoday.com consultant. I would love to purchase Baumgartner each of us has to using
anything that does not have support
435.592.1030
from major sporting games. land in Cedar city and build a large Managing Editor whatever we have (time,
I’d take the last $200,000 and buy dog park! It would be well lit, with talents, treasures) to not
Editorial plenty of trees for shade, benches, etc.
the old building on Main St. Cedar City only make our own lives better, but the lives
and create an Incubator facility for My husband and I have no children, so of those around us better.
Corey Baumgartner
Managing Editor Women to start their own businesses we are deciding who gets the house? I also found a couple of great quotes
news@ironcountytoday.com for a nominal rental fee. This would The cars? Who wants that piece of art about becoming a millionaire by motivational
be a place where small Mom Owned work we won at a silent auction? As speaker, Jim Rohn. I think they can apply to
Shay Baruffi it stands, everything goes to charity. every facet of finance, family and even faith
Businesses could get support, guid-
Reporter
ance, and learn to grow their business I, too, would pay off all my debt, give in our lives. He said, “The greatest reward in
Tom Zulewski and move into their own space. Where some to family and the church. The becoming a millionaire is not the amount of
Sports Writer tourist-based retail could develop local Senior Center could also use money that you earn. It is the kind of person
and provide visitors with unique some cash, as well as the local food that you have to become to become a million-
Layout/Design one-of-a-kind products. And where a bank. The trick is, make it last! Spend aire in the first place.” He added, “Pity the man
network of women could teach their and invest wisely. who inherits a million and isn't a millionaire.
Devin Christ children to be the business leaders of Here's what would be pitiful, if your income
Creative Director
tomorrow. Ann Johnson grew and you didn't.”
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Iron County Today News Wednesday, September 23, 2020 5
Opinion
In support of Addition by subtraction
Trump's patriotic Building Main Street, Not Wall Street
education
A
lbert Einstein said, “Stay away from negative the economics and winds of change as they arrive.
people. They have a problem for every solu- They understand every day is a gift and they make
Americans for Limited Government president Rick tion.” We all know people who have a problem the most of it.
Manning issued the following statement in support for every solution. This is what can oftentimes kill a Give up a fixed mindset - Communities with
of President Trump's announcement last week on community’s efforts to move forward. Just as perfect fixed mindsets might think their futures are
Constitution Day that he will create a commission to can be the enemy of great, at times it is wise to settle pre-determined and cannot be changed. Successful
promote "patriotic education" and establish a grant to for good if it moves you in the direction of great. communities know they must invest an immense
develop a "pro-American curriculum." For a community to achieve greater success and amount of time, effort and resources in changing
T
become what it is capable of becoming, they don’t traditional mindsets, educating themselves and the
he left has sold America a big lie. The need to always add new initiatives. They may need pubic with new mindsets, outlooks and skills.
lie is that politics has no place in our to remove a few projects. Here are a few things a Give up on the silver bullet - While we all want
education system. This lie is always community might consider removing in order to silver bullets; they are hard to find when it comes
directed at conservatives who seek to have our be more successful and capable of achieving new to building communities. Revitalizing a downtown,
American education system extol the virtues heights. Many of these can be kicked to the curb or community for that matter takes years of pains-
of our nation, while focusing upon the building immediately, others take much more effort. taking effort. Successful communities understand
blocks for critical thinking. Marxist academics Eliminate short-term thinking - The most suc-
succeeded in destroying these very values cessful communities have ultimate long-term goals
without any vote of the people or the consent of see addition »8
and strategies that set their direction. All their short-
the governed. term thinking then feeds into
President Trump is 100% cor-
Op/
those long-term goals and
rect in his effort to reestablish the strategies. They understand
teaching of American foundational their long-term thinking or
Ed
principles in our nation’s schools. goals will determine their
While the New York Times and the short-term thinking and hab-
Obama administration common its. The wrong set of habits are
core curriculum writers poison destructive to achieving their
our students with a hate America narrative that goals and objectives. Your
runs through our history books, museums and thinking and habits shouldn’t
formerly free press, President Trump’s actions are be something you just do;
a good first step to teaching real American history they must be something you
to our children. The sad truth is that if those of us John A. Newby
embrace in your community
who know that America is the greatest country columnist
DNA.
that God has ever put on this earth, creating more Give up thinking small
wealth and freeing more people from the shackles - Your community must think BIG! Far too many
of government slavery than all previous nations communities don’t have the courage to think big.
combined, don’t stand up to the academic bullies Historically, the only large successes ever experi-
to have this story of America told to our children, enced are those derived from big ideas. Too many
America will be lost. communities have experienced defeat for so long,
President Trump deserves a collective thank they no longer believe in themselves. They create
you from all Americans for taking this stand to small-minded goals easy to reach and deemed safe,
begin to fight for the hearts and minds of our so they aren’t viewed as failing. This reflects the
children against the torrent of hate spewed by small mindedness of the community. If you don’t
those who profess to teach. believe in your downtown, your ‘defeated attitude’ is
the community’s problem. Successful communities
all over the country are proving the ‘defeated atti-
For more information on ALG visit our website at www. tude’ is simply a narrow-minded albatross holding
getliberty.org and www.dailytorch.com. communities back from gaining greater heights. It
has been said, you never make a shot you don’t take.
Thought of the Week
Dare to dream and dare to achieve.
Give up your excuses - Randy Pausch expressed
it best when he said, “It’s not about the cards
from the desk of R. Gail Stahle, publisher you’re dealt, but how you play the hand.” Successful
communities understand they are responsible for
“When you’re happy you enjoy their success, their failures, their strengths and their
the music, when you’re sad you weaknesses. While certainly helpful, they learned
understand the lyrics.” long ago not to solely rely on the government and
other entities to achieve success. They have charted
» Unknown their own course making no excuses, dealing with
6 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 NEWS Iron County Today
Bookings
Below are bookings as
reported by the Iron County
Sheriff’s Department
and Cedar City Police
Department. Those
arrested are innocent until
proven guilty. For a juvenile
the name is “(Male/
Female) Juvenile Offender”
and juvenile is of age less
than 18 years.
Sept. 15
JUSTIN J HINTON
Mesquite, NV
Rec/Poss Stolen Veh, Fail
to Stop on Command, False Tiffiney Christiansen Jeff Corry Tessa Douglas David Staheli
School Board candidates share
Title/Reg
RHONDA K MCMURTEY
Cedar City, UT
platforms during ICRW meeting
Rec/Poss Stolen Veh
Sept. 16
HARLEY L CALTON
Eagle Mountain, UT
Rec/Poss Stolen Veh
from Donna Law elements in the school district of The question and answer period fol-
JAMES S PARKS concurrent enrollment and the ability of lowed the candidate statements, with all
For Iron Count y Today
Cedar City, UT
teachers to be adaptable and teach while questions coming from audience mem-
Lewdness, Stalking, Criminal
Trespass
Four local school board candidates wearing masks. He said one of the main bers. A video of the forum is available
shared their platforms and answered reasons he is running is because he wants on the Iron County Republican Women
JEFFREY T WEBER questions during the September Iron less preparation time (PLT) and more Facebook page. To learn more, visit
Cedar City, UT
County Republican Women lunch. classroom time for teachers. www.ironcountyrepublicanwomen.com.
Probation/Parole Violation
Tessa Douglas (District 1), David Staheli
Sept. 17 (District 1), Tiffiney Christiansen (District
3), and Jeff Corry (District 3) were each
BRITTANY A GULOSH
allotted five minutes to introduce them-
Cedar City, UT
DRUG – Poss/use of C/S
selves and why they are running. Following
the introductions, audience members were
FRANCISCO R OLGUIN
invited to text questions to the moderator.
Cedar City, UT
Each candidate was given 30 seconds to
DV – Presence of Child, Child
Abuse – Injury/Reckless, DRUG
answer each question.
– Poss C/S Marijuana/Spice Douglas said she is running because
she has worked in higher education her
SIMONA P TAPUSOA
Cedar City, UT
entire adult life and is passionate about
DV – In Presence of Child,
education and community service. Some
Assault of her goals are to improve student out-
comes and preparedness for life beyond
Sept. 19 K-12, as well as to improve communica-
SYDNEY D HAGEN tion at the district level.
Cedar City, UT Staheli said that although he may
Retail Theft have less formal education than the
DAVID C MCMURDIE
other candidates, he is very passionate The Iron County Republican Women continue to support the positive progress of politics and
Cedar City, UT about continuous learning. He said he education in Iron County.
Assault, Unlawful Detention we shouldn’t be afraid if we don’t know
ANTONIO PARRA JR
everything about something, because as
Cedar City, UT
we learn, that thing becomes doable. He
Purch/Trans/Poss/Use of said he is running because he wants to
Firearm by Restr, DRUG – C/S make sure our curriculum lines up with
Sched III, IV, V our local values.
MADISON D SABEY Christiansen said she decided to
Cedar City, UT run when she learned the extent of the
Aggressive Animal at Large – teacher crisis in Utah from her husband,
Sterilized (1st Offense) Shawn Christiansen, who is dean of SUU’s
College of Education. She believes good
Sept. 21 education begins with good teachers,
JUSTIN M SCHAUPP and wants to ensure the district supports
Homeless, Enoch, UT teachers effectively through professional
Aggravated Assault, Criminal development and collaboration.
Trespass Within a Dwelling, Corry said he had some concerns,
Retail Theft
but first wanted to mention the positive photos Courtesy - ICRW
Iron County Today News Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7
Public Announcements
account at State Bank and a campfires or pellet stoves permitted?” or external combustion engine with-
GoFundMe account, the couple is “Campfires are not permitted out a spark arresting device properly
striving to raise enough money to pay unless they are in an existing per- installed, maintained and in effective
off their fifth wheel trailer that they manently constructed cement or working order as determined by the
live in so they can afford to get by metal fire pit at BLM managed camp Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
with their other expenses. grounds,” said acting Color Country recommended practices J335 and
The Cowles wish to express deep District Manager Paul Briggs. “People J350. Refer to Title 43 CFR 8343.1.
gratitude for those who have already ask if they can bring their own metal • No possession and/or detonation
and who will make donations to help barrels or dig a hole in the ground. of explosives, including exploding
their cause. None of that is ok. The vegetation is targets as defined by the Bureau
extremely dry, in many cases at record of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Fire restrictions con- low levels of moisture. We’re asking Explosives in 27 CFR 555.
Local couple thanks tinue for BLM in Utah for the public to help us through the
remainder of this unprecedented fire
• No fireworks and incendiary or
chemical devices, and pyrotechnics as
community for support In order to protect public health season.” defined in 49 CFR 173.
from preventable human-caused fires, “Pellet stoves are also not permit- This fire season, the Bureau of
Don and Margi Cowles have been ted. Pellets still create ash that must be Land Management issued multiple
members of the Cedar City commu- fire restrictions will continue for the
foreseeable future on Bureau of Land disposed of and could potentially cause fire prevention orders that outline fire
nity for over 15 years. They desper- a fire,” said Paria River District Manager restrictions in southwest and central
ately needed help after being released Management public lands in Piute,
Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne, Washington, Harry Barber. “We have to be vigilant Utah. You can find those prevention
from the hospital after becoming about protecting our lands from orders at https://utahfireinfo.gov/
very sick from COVID-19. With Margi, Iron, Beaver, Garfield and Kane
counties due to a continued lack of human-caused fires when we have the active-fire-restriction-documents/
who had several health challenges type of unusual fire conditions that we or at https://go.usa.gov/xGnDx.
and complications including a stroke adequate monsoonal moisture.
BLM managers acknowledge it are currently in. Right now, only devices Restrictions of specific activities will
while being hospitalized for COVID, like camp stoves that are fueled by remain in place until human caused
her husband Donald Cowles, a truck is unusual to maintain fire restric-
tions this late into the year, but the liquid petroleum are allowed.” fires and fire dangers decrease.
driver, was unable to go back to work For more information on prevent-
since he is the only one who is able increased fire danger warrants it. With Other restrictions include:
this late season focus on safety, came ing unwanted human caused wildfires,
to care for her. Their only source of • No grinding, cutting, and welding visit www.utahfireinfo.gov and www.
income has been his Social Security. a sizeable amount of public inquiries
regarding the topic, particularly, “Are of metal. wildlandfire.az.gov or on Twitter @
However, thanks to a savings • No operating or using any internal UtahWildfire.
8 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 NEWS Iron County Today
Local law-enforcement captures
toxic people - As the quote used
addition at the outset of this column
« Continued from page 5 reads, toxic people must be
suspect after car and foot chase
ignored and marginalized.
making small and continuous You know who they are. They
improvements on a daily, literally have problems for every
weekly and yearly basis gives solution. They create problems,
from Lt. Del Schlosser distance later as well. The vehicle continued them consistent results over they start or perpetuate rumors,
approximately 1 mile when it came to a stop time. Don’t however confuse they drag others into the fray
Iron Count y Sheriff’s Office and are just plain destructive
and a male subject later identified as Justin this slower evolution with the
On September 15th, Washington City Hinton, a 29-year-old male fled the scene. need for an occasional rapid to communities. They are a
Police attempted to stop a vehicle which A female subject Rhonda McMurtrey, a revolution. Every community cancer to any forward-thinking
fled from them. The plate on the vehicle was 49-year-old female remained in the vehicle. needs a revitalization revolution community. If you can’t convert
reported stolen. Soon after, Utah Highway McMurtrey was taken into custody with- now and again to kick start them to your positive-thinking
Patrol Troopers located the vehicle north- out incident. A foot pursuit was initiated for success. team, they must be moved
bound on the freeway near the Iron County Hinton. A reverse 911 was put out in the area, Give up your perfectionism to the category of irrelevant.
line. A pursuit was initiated with speeds due to not knowing who Hinton was at the – As stated above, perfect is Instead, spend your time with
reaching near 115 mph. A short time later time. Cedar City Police, Utah Highway Patrol, the enemy of great! Great is the positive people, motivating
the pursuit was terminated due to unsafe Bureau of Land Management, Southern enemy of good! Understand people, change agents and
conditions and driver behavior. Utah University Police, Division of Wildlife change and transformation are forward-thinking individuals.
The vehicle was observed on SR14 and Resource and Southern Utah University never clean and clear; it can be Your community will reap the
followed by Iron County Sheriff’s Deputies Aviation assisted in the search for Hinton. very hard and even ugly. Take rewards in short order.
at a distance. The vehicle was followed After Hinton was identified as the action knowing that it won’t
to the Cedar Highlands area where the suspect after about 2 hours, the search was be perfect. Don’t fret, keep
subjects continued to drive west on Greens called off. At approximately 1715 hours, a moving forward and correct John A. Newby, author of the
Lake road. Deputies and Officers from the citizen located Hinton and called 911. The along the way. Beware of those "Building Main Street, Not Wall
Cedar City Police Department, Bureau of subject was located near a residence in the naysayers always focused on Street " column dedicated to
Land Management and Highway Patrol Shirtz Canyon area where he was taken into the negative and the less than helping communities and local
contained the bottom of the Greens Lake custody. Hinton was transported to Cedar perfect initiatives that will pop media companies combine
Road. City Hospital for minor injuries he sustained up – they are a cancer to the synergies that allow them to not
As the vehicle came down the mountain while running through the terrain while community. Nothing is ever just survive, but thrive in a world
deputies deployed spike stripes to prevent fleeing law enforcement. perfect, no matter how much where truly-local is lost to Amazon,
any further pursuits from occurring. A At this time Hinton and McMurtrey are you try. Wall Street chains and others.
second set of spikes were deployed a short being interviewed and charges are pending. Most critical, give up on john@360MediaAlliance.net.Iron County Today News Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9
Covid-19/Legislative Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, ment of Health reported 943,866 total
COVID-19 tests administered, 61,775
This week we returned to the Capitol
total positive cases, 50,492 estimated
for our monthly interim meetings.
recovered cases, 3,444 total hospital-
These meetings help us stay on top
izations, 131 current hospitalizations
of the affairs of the state, review
and 437 total fatalities.
the effectiveness of recently passed
legislation, and to study new items The Southwest Utah Public Health
the legislature may decide to address Department reported 3,963 total
in future legislative sessions. Our positive cases including 3,560 total
non-partisan staff create a newsletter recovered cases, 9 currently hospi-
each month reviewing all of the main talized and 29 total fatalities. Iron
discussions from interim meetings. You County has 709 cases, Beaver County
can find these newsletters here. The has 36, with Washington having 3,098
latest update is usually released one cases.
week after the meetings.
Gov. Herbert held his
Here are just a few notable weekly COVID-19 briefing
items I would like to this week. On the day
highlight for you from the of the briefing, Utah
week: reported a record high of
911 new COVID-19 cases.
The Executive Appro-
Forty percent of the new
priations Committee
cases from this week
received a report on the
came from Utah County
state’s fiscal health which
with 15-24-year-olds at
currently looks positive.
the center of this spike.
Representatives from Gov. Herbert, along with
the public and higher other leaders, will meet
education communities Sen. Evan with stakeholders and
presented on how the VICKERS review data this weekend
return to school has Utah Senate District 28 to determine the best
worked with COVID-19. plan of action. Due to
the major spike in case counts this
The COVID-19 School Manual was
week, the governor announced that
presented and can be found here:
any decisions regarding counties that
https://le.utah.gov/interim/2020/
have requested to change restriction
pdf/00003760.pdf
levels will be postponed until next
DNR reported that we are on track to week. Gov. Herbert mentioned the
have possibly the worst ever wildfire state is working to increase testing
season on record. capabilities to allow anyone who
wants to be tested the opportunity to
Legislators grilled Intermountain Power
get a COVID-19 test.
Plant about a breach of the spoken
agreement to purchase all coal from I will be providing these COVID-19
Utah. As the plant switches entirely to updates from a legislative perspective
natural gas, members of the commit- weekly. I want to hear from you and
tee would like a written agreement get your feedback, thoughts and
that they will purchase natural gas ideas on what's happening in our
exclusively from the state to receive local communities. Please contact
any state benefit. me anytime at evickers@le.utah.gov.
Thank you.
COVID-19 Data and Update Sincerely,
Friday, September 18, the Utah Depart- Evan Vickers, Utah State Senateshowcase
10 Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The Arts &
Entertainment
in Iron County
Stay at
Homecoming
SUU hosts virtual homecoming celebrations
courtesy suu
“
City community, but this year we are
from David Bishop
For Iron Count y Today focusing on keeping our campus and
community healthy,” said Ron Cardon,
…this year we are focusing
This week, Southern Utah
University’s annual Homecoming
director of alumni relations. “All of us
here wish to thank you for allowing
on keeping our campus
Week celebrations have been looking
a little different than last year. While
us to give our students the best
homecoming experience possible,
and community healthy”
events like Forever Red and the while following state of Utah health » Ron Cardon, director of alumni relations
Homecoming Parade are still on the guidelines for physical distancing and
schedule, all events will be social- contact tracing.” Week, SUU’s A.P.E.X. Events is hosting dozen volumes of poetry, including
ly-distanced, masks will be required, To keep the campus community David Lee, professor emeritus of The Porcine Canticles, A Legacy
and all alumni and community safe, faculty, staff, community, alumni, English at SUU. David Lee was Utah’s of Shadows, So Quietly the Earth,
members will be invited to participate and parents are invited to participate first poet laureate; in 2001 he was Last Call, and Mine Tailings. Lee’s
virtually. in the homecoming events virtually. finalist-runner up for United States
“We love our alumni and our Cedar In conjunction with Homecoming Poet Laureate. He is the author of two see homecoming » 11Iron County Today showcase Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11
Two unrelated tales
by Mary Anne ANDERSEN be revealed to the public at fairly basic questions. My old
Cedar Cit y Arts Council 4:30 P.M. I wish we could have a phone is five or six years old, so
Y
party, with food, beverages, and this was a step up for me and
ou may not remember hugs all around, but that won’t I was nervous. Things that the
this, but let’s give it a happen. But we will be there to company assumed that every-
try. Two years ago, one see an unveiling and applaud one knew would be a foreign
of the mini-grants that the and you are invited. If you are language to me, so I hoped for
Arts Council awarded was for curious, come, wearing a mask, someone patient and kind. The
a stained-glass window to be and see the Council’s latest patient and kind part? Maybe,
installed in the space above the effort to improve what is called but I couldn’t really understand
door of Jensen’s Vacuum and the Historic Downtown District. the speakers on the other end.
Sewing Machine Repair on Main You will be impressed. I spoke to three individuals
Street. A sharp-eyed citizen during the first hour and a half,
named Cami Dailey noticed and they all had accents. I had
that the space could use a little to ask for several things to be
sprucing up and applied for a repeated.
grant to create a window to go I followed the instructions
in there, and revive an artistic for each page but still didn’t
skill, stained-glass art, that she know what they were asking
hadn’t practiced for years. We for, so the advice was, “Push
were so happy to give her the the skip button.” How much
wherewithal to do that, and she can you skip before the phone
began. She used thin slices of is dead? After a two-hour wait
colorful agate to fit inside a cus- Second topic: I am an edu- (offline) for things to deactivate
tom frame and we waited with cated person. I have a graduate and then activate, my new guy
anticipation. We were expecting degree, own a Phi Beta Kappa spoke in a monotone AND had
installation in the spring, but Key, and am considered eligible an accent. I could practically
then all you-know-what broke for membership in Mensa. But hear the eye-rolling on the
loose. So, I’ve been encouraging I cannot transfer from my old other end. I was talking on my
Cami since then and have great phone to a smart new one. I land line so we could work with
news. tried for one long afternoon my cell phone, and I think we
On September 25th, as part recently, to no avail. were making progress, but then,
of the Arts Council’s last Final I thought my best bet was holding the phone under my ear,
Friday Art Walk of the season, to call, rather than go online, I accidentally hung up on him.
the window, now installed, will as I knew I was going to ask He never called back.
homecoming
« Continued from page 10
presentation will be streamed live on SUU Alumni’s
Facebook page on September 24 at 11:30 a.m.
This year’s Forever Red event will be streamed
live on SUTV-9 in a “Rockin New Year’s Eve” style
broadcast for all alumni and community members.
Hosted by SUU alumnus Rob Ferre, the broadcast
will include performances from four stages as well
as alumni highlights, and conclude with the annual
fireworks show. Tune in at suu.edu/hss/comm/sutv/
webcast.html on September 25 from 8-10 p.m.
Last, but certainly not least, the annual
Homecoming Parade is taking place virtually with
a live Shoebox Parade on Saturday, September 26
at 10 a.m. Themed “A New Decade of Tradition,” the
parade will feature shoebox floats decorated by
students, alumni and clubs. Watch the live stream
on SUU Alumni’s Facebook page at facebook.com/
suualumni.
SUU is excited to celebrate the time-honored
tradition of Homecoming Week in a COVID-safe
format. Alumni, community, family and university
friends all share in the rich history of SUU and we
thank you for honoring tradition and helping us
celebrate in a safe and healthy way.Life
12 Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Community
& Personal
Interest in
Iron County
Alzheimer’s Walk
inspires hope for a cure
by Shay Baruffi
Iron Count y Today
Cedar City Motor Company
hosted and sponsored the second
annual Alzheimer’s Walk in Cedar
City. The dealership featured a
Promise Garden highlighting
information regarding Alzheimer’s
disease. Mike Miller, with the
Alzheimer’s Association, provides
services like caregiver and patient
support groups in Cedar City, Utah.
Currently these support groups
have moved to a virtual platform
due to the difficulties of the current
pandemic.
Desiree Anderson, the walk
chair, voiced her gratefulness for the
opportunity to do the Alzheimer’s
walk, “It is powerful to walk with (L to R) Mike Miller,
several people in a big group, but we Regional Manager for
have a special opportunity now. This the Utah Chapter of the
gives Assisted Living Facilities like; Alzheimer's Association,
stands with Robin McIntyre,
Brookdale, Stonehenge, Emerald Cherokee Jaques, Jourden
Point and Beehive the opportunity Hensley and Desiree
to walk together without being Anderson at the Promise
exposed to anything harmful.” Garden.
Robin McIntyre with the
“
photos by shay baruffi
There is currently no cure or
way to slow the disease down.
It is important to do your part
to spread awareness.”
» Robin McIntyre, Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Association stated, It is important to do your part to
“Alzheimer’s is among the top 10 spread awareness. Education is a
causes of death in the US, affect- very important part of walks like
ing at least 5 million people in this.” McIntyre emphasized that
the US and that number is Alzheimer’s can happen to anyone.
With the
social-distancing expected to grow expo- Her mother passed away in her 50’s
challenges of nentially by 2025 because from early onset Alzheimer’s.
COVID, a special drive- of the baby boomer Many people only consider the
thru Promise Garden was population. There is disease something to worry about
created at Cedar City
Motor Company to help
currently no cure or way
support the cause for to slow the disease down. see Alzheimer’s » 16
a cure.Iron County Today life Wednesday, September 23, 2020 13
Courtesy Order of the Eastern Star
Ann Johnson (Center), Worthy Matron, along with other members and supporters, holds the check presented to the Dust Devil Ranch Horse Sanctuary and Rescue.
Order of the Eastern Star
Thanks to the generous support Chapter #20, non-profit) raised
of local community members and $500 for the local charity, Dust Devil
businesses, including a special Ranch Horse Sanctuary and Rescue.
blesses local charities thanks to the Sizzler Restaurant, the
Order of the Eastern Star (Cedar
They were also able to raise $400 for
Guiding Eyes for the Blind.14 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 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 • is still taking place. Everyone’s patience is
Tues, 12 pm • Call Shanda for location and 2nd & 4th Mon, 9 am
Helpline: John (702) 802-1332, activity. Everyone welcome! (702) 480-3238 Commission Chambers greatly appreciated during this time.
Kara (702) 232-6829 68 S 100 E, Parowan.
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek ROTARY CLUB
Dr, Cedar City) unless otherwise listed
Steps and Traditions • M – Su, 7 am
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, Sept. 23
Speaking From The Heart • M – Sa, Noon 10 N. Main St (435) 586-2950
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE GREAT AMERICAN POT PIE DAY
Misfits • M – F, 6 pm
Detachment 1315, 2nd Wed, 6 pm ENOCH PLANNING COMMISSION
Cedar Group • Tues, 8 pm Elks Lodge, 111 E 200 N, Cedar City. 2nd & 4th Tues, 5:30 pm • City Hall WONDER WEDNESDAY – SUU S.T.E.M.
Thank God it’s Sunday Spiritual • Sun, 11 am 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119 Center. Drop by anytime between 2 pm – 4
My Story • Sat, 8 pm AMERICAN LEGION AUX pm, SUU – Geoscience Building – Room 323
Women’s Meeting • Sat, 10:30 am 3rd Wed, 6 pm, Cedar City Library ENOCH CITY COUNCIL (351 W University Blvd, Cedar City). FREE
What a Way to Start the Day • Su, W, F 303 N 100 E, American Legion Conf. 1st & 3rd Wed, 6 pm • City Hall for students K-5. Children, accompanied by
7-8 am • All are welcome Room • (435) 704-6654 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119 an adult, can join for an adventure and fun
Red Road to Sobriety • Mon, 6 pm Paiute BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE PAROWAN CITY COUNCIL make-and-take activities. In order to maintain
Indian Tribe of Utah, 440 N Paiute (435) B.A.C.A. Color Country Chapter Meeting continuity among Wonder Wednesday
586-1112 Ext. 307 2nd & 4th Thurs, 6 pm • City Hall
1st Thurs 7 pm • 593 N 1450 W, Cedar 35 E 100 N • (435) 477-3331 partners, attendees are required to be masked.
The Great Fact • T, F, Noon. • Call for City. Helpline: 435-559-4505 This restriction will be lifted when the policies
location • (702) 802-1332 or (702) 533-7856 Iron County Republican Women of all partners lift mask restrictions. Children
Red Creek Group • Wed, 7 pm • Canyon DAR – Bald Eagle Chapter 3rd Wed, 11:30 am. Tickets $20, https:// accompanied by an adult can drop by anytime
Park, Lions Pavilion • (435) 477-8925 2nd Tues, 4 pm, Cedar City Library www.ironcountyrepublicanwomen.com
ajssball@aol.com between 2 – 4 pm for make-n-take activities or
The Great Fact • T, Fri, Noon.
Call (435) 559-7777 for location. self-guided programming at four locations:
Al-Anon
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek
Classes/Activities · Frontier Homestead State Park
(1st Wed.) 635 N Main St | (435) 586-9290,
· Cedar City Library
Dr, Cedar City) unless otherwise listed
Easy Does It • Tues, 7-8 pm ADULT BARRE/MODERN DANCE HEY CEDARS SQUARE DANCE (2nd Wed.) 303 N 100 E | (435) 586-6661,
Community Presbyterian Church, 2279 N. Wed, 11 am-noon, Spirit Wellness Club, Wed • Beginner’s, 6 pm, Mainstream · Southern Utah Museum of Art
Wedgewood, Cedar City. (435) 559-3333 Dancers, 7-9 pm • Cedar City Senior Center (3rd Wed.) 13 S 300 W | (435) 586-5432, and
1615 N Main, Cedar City • All levels, Free to
Al-Anon • 1st, 3rd Tues, 7-8 pm, Parowan members, or $8 drop-in fee. 489 E 200 S. (435) 531-6811 or (435) 669-4867 · SUU S.T.E.M. Center
Senior Center, 685 N 300 E (435) 477-8925
Pickleball Group (4th Wed – Sept – Nov) 162 S 300 W | (435)
Hope for Today (Family Groups) ARTHRITIS FOUNDATIONS EXERCISE 586-7770.
Thurs, 6 pm • (435) 559-3333 Wed, 1 pm, Cedar City Senior Center Weekdays, 7 am • SUU Pickleball Courts.
Anyone is welcome. Fee is $2 (indoors) SUU STAY-AT-HOMECOMING 2020 – We invite
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS 489 E 200 S • 435-586-0832. FREE. Trained
and free (outdoors) you to show your pride from home and
www.nasouthernutah.org • (435) 635-9603 instructors. Range-of-motion exercises,
Most classes meet at 203 E Cobblecreek Dr, endurance-building activities, relaxation ROCK CLUB participate in this year’s Stay-At-HOMEcoming
unless otherwise listed techniques, and health education topics. celebration virtually, allowing us to provide
1st Thurs, 6 pm • Gateway Academy, 201 students with the best homecoming
Basic Text Study • Mon, 8 pm W Thoroughbred Way, Enoch. Learn about
AWANA BIBLE CLUB experience possible while following the
Just for Today • Wed, 8 pm geology, find gems, fossils and minerals.
Hope Without Dope • Thurs, 8 pm 7th-12th grade, Mon, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Learn to cut and polish and make jewelry. state of Utah health guidelines for physical
Live and Let Live • Fri, 8 pm 3 yrs-6th grade, Wed, 6:30 pm - 8 pm southernutahrockclub.org distancing and contact tracing. View the entire
Valley Bible Church, 4780 N Hwy 91, Homecoming 2020 schedule: www.suu.edu/
Candle Light Meeting • Sat, 9:30 pm
Cedar City • (435) 586-0253 or (435) 990-1638 SOUTHERN UTAH WOODTURNERS homecoming/
(Small room)
2nd Sat, 9 am, Cedar High School wood
Women Only • Sun, 11 am BOOK CLUB shop, 703 W 600 S.
Dopeless Hope Fiends • Sun, 8 pm
The Meeting Hall, 1067 S Main St, Cedar
(877) 865-5890.
2nd Thurs, 7 pm • Cedar City Library
303 N 100 E. This month we will discuss
TAE KWON DO CLASS
Wed, 7-8:30 pm • Cedar City Aquatic Center,
Thursday, Sept. 24
"American Dirt" by Jeanine Cummins
Male Pornography Addiction 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. $25/mo., ages 5+, PUNCTUATION DAY
Recovery (18+) CEDAR CHEST QUILTERS’ GUILD any experience level (435) 865-9223. Helps
Thurs, 7:30 pm, Canyon View Seminary Thurs, 10 am • Cedar City Senior Center benefit Canyon Creek Crisis Center. A.P.E.X. – SUU Premier Event Series
Bldg. (54 W 1925 N) – North Entrance 489 E 200 S • (435) 586-0832 TOP BAR HIVE BEE KEEPING presents: David Lee – Utah’s First Poet
Laureate, 11:30 am, Held in the Great Hall
ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER CEDAR CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB 1st Tues, 7 pm • Cedar City Library
on the SUU campus. David Lee is also a
Online Meetings: 2nd Fri, 5:30 pm 303 N 100 E. (435) 586-6661
4th Thurs, 7 pm • Cedar City Library Professor Emeritus of English at SUU. During
4th Tues, 5:30 pm • RSVP to mjmiller@alz.org 303 N 100 E. TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly
or (435) 238-4998 x8773 Homecoming Week, it is a great tradition for
CEDAR CITY TOASTMASTERS Wed • Weigh-in 9 am, mtg 9:30 am. Evening A.P.E.X. Events to partner with the Alumni
PARKINSON’S weigh-in 6:30 pm, mtg 7-8 pm • Cedar City Association to feature one of our outstanding
2nd Thurs, 3 pm • Cedar City Library Thurs, 7 am • The Pastry Pub Library, 303 N 100 E. Lose weight without Alumni! Free and open to the public. Planned
86 W University Blvd. Find your voice buying special foods. • 586-3233 (a.m. mtg)
CAREGIVERS & shape your future. Be the leader and or 867-4784 (p.m. mtg)
as an in-person event, but will be live-
1st Tues, Noon • Five County Aging speaker you want to be. (603) 731-0116 streamed and recorded for those who can’t
Offices, 585 N Main St, Ste. 1, Cedar City WATER AEROBICS CLASS attend. Info: suu.edu/apex
ARP—ADDICTION RECOVERY CEDAR PROFESSIONALS Tues, Thurs, 9 am • SUU pool, 2-56 N 600 W.,
1st Wed, 7 pm • Parowan Seminary Tues, 7:30 am • Springhill Suites, 1477 S Fun, up-tempo workout to music. Intensive
building, Main & 300 N, Parowan Highway 91, Cedar City. An organization
of business people. Stimulate business
cardio, full body muscle toning. Any fitness
level. All ages. $3/class, including pool Friday, Sept. 25
SENIOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED for members through exchange of ideas, admission. (435) 327-2091 (no text)
3rd Thurs, 1:30 pm • Cedar City Library COMIC BOOK DAY
information and business referrals. WEIGHTWATCHERS REIMAGINED!
NAMI BRIDGES & Family to Family www.cedarprofessionals.org Wed, 9:30 am • Cedar City Aquatic Center FINAL FRIDAY ART WALK – 5 to 8 pm, FREE
Thurs, 7 pm • SW Behavioral Health Center, and open to everyone. Held at various
245 E 680 S, Cedar. Free • (435) 590-7749 COLOR COUNTRY WINDS 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. Guidance, in-person
motivation from members, trained guides locations along Main Street and University
Wed • Come brush up on your band skills and wellness coaches. (702) 832-0555.
PREGNANCY, INFANT LOSS to share with the community. Call Debbie
Blvd (about 25 N Main St to University Blvd
1st Wed, 7:30 pm • Share Families of So. Evening workshops now available. More info then west to 300 W University Blvd). Visit with
at (435) 559-9609 for time and location. at weightwatchers.com/us/find-a-meeting)
Utah • 565 N Main Street, Ste. 6, Cedar City artists, see beautiful art pieces made using
www.southernutahshare.com COLOR COUNTRY PICKLEBALL WELLNESS PLACE a variety of mediums, and maybe purchase
Multiple sclerosis M-F, 7-10 am • 155 E 400 S (Cedar Stake 583 S Main Suite #5, Cedar City. (435) a new piece to add to your collection. For
3rd Thurs, 6-8 pm • Cedar Visitor’s Center Center). Paddles & balls supplied. 592-5308. Classes: thewellnessplacecc. more information visit them on Facebook: /
(581 N Main) Caregivers and those with MS (435) 586-6345 com/upcoming-classes CedarCityWalks or /CedarCityArtsIron County Today life Wednesday, September 23, 2020 15
Calendar
Saturday, Sept. 26 Cedar Breaks National Monument! Entrance
is FREE (as part of National Public Lands Day).
SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET, 9 AM - 1 PM,
Saturdays @ IFA, 905 S Main. Good weather
CARS & COFFEE – 9 am to Noon, (Last
Sunday of every month) Bristlecone
Activities are free but please consider donating outside, bad weather inside. Farmers with Company (67 W University Blvd/Center St,
LOVE NOTE DAY all or part of what you would normally pay vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, baked goods & Cedar City). Join for a casual meet up to
for your entrance to the effort to raise funds breads, meats, tamales, food vendors, hand- connect, grab a fresh coffee, New York bagels,
for the new visitor center at the monument crafted items including soaps, lotions, jewelry, and enjoy some of the sweetest rides Cedar
(donations gladly accepted at the Forever clothing, home décor and gifts for all ages. For City has to offer. For info call (435) 708-0000.
Project tent or at Cedarbreaks.org) There info call (435) 463-3735.
will also be a Constellation Tour (7-9 pm) REGIONAL CONCERT – Celebration X, 5 pm,
Join a Cedar Breaks ranger for a tour of the
constellations. Bring a jacket and flashlight
Heritage Center Theater (105 N 100 E, Cedar
City), admission is FREE. Sponsored by the
Monday, Sept. 28
and meet at Point Supreme. (flashlights are Suzuki Association of Utah and is part of a GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY
recommended to be red light – this helps to year-long celebration of music. No tickets
maintain dark adaption for nighttime viewing). required. Facial coverings required. Students
SWEET PEA: BREAKFAST ON THE FARM – range in age from preschool through high
Every Saturday 8 am to Noon, Sweet Pea Farm school. Four pianists are lending their talents
OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK – 9 am, Cedar & Orchard (136 S 600 W, Parowan), pricing per to the concerts. Come and enjoy live music and
City Main Street Park (200 N Main St, Cedar item ranges $2.50 – $7.50. We will have all of help celebrate these young people’s
City), register online at www.afsp.donordrive. our farm favorites and some new items on our accomplishments. For more info on the
com. When you walk in the Out of the Darkness menu. (Seasonal menu will change each week). concert, contact Amy Gold at amygold0019@
Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of For info call (435) 531-6461. gmail.com or call (808) 265-0228.
thousands of people to raise awareness and RED ACRE: BREAKFAST ON THE FARM – (Last
funds that allow the American Foundation Saturday of the Month) 8 to 11-ish am, Red
for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new Acre Farms (2322 W 4375 N, Cedar City). Come
research, create educational programs, advocate enjoy the farm, hear the roosters crow, feed
for public policy, and support survivors of the animals and eat a real farm breakfast,
suicide loss. Thanks to Walkers and Donors like fresh and hot off the grill! The farm stand is
open and you are welcome to walk the farm, ROBINSON FAMILY PUMPKIN PATCH – Mon
you, AFSP has been able to set a bold goal to
see the animals and what is growing (8 am to thru Fri, 4 pm until Dark (approx. 8 pm) &
reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025.
8 pm). For information call (435) 865-6792 or Saturdays 9 am until Dark. (1450 W Industrial
RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAY – Friends Rd. Cedar City). Take a wagon ride to search the
of Festival Country K9s. 11 am to 1 pm, Enoch visit them on Facebook /RedAcreFarmCSA/.
patch for the perfect pumpkin, get lost in the
PetSafe Dog Park (6337 N. 675 East, Enoch) Bring RED ACRE: SATURDAYS ON THE FARM – 8 am hay maze, see all the animals in the petting
your “best friends” for agility demonstrations, to 8 pm, Red Acre Farm (2322 W 4375 N, Cedar zoo (buy a bag of feed for just a $1). Pumpkins
games with prizes and a costume contest City). There is no entry fee to the farm. Shop at are $0.30 a pound. For info call (435) 691-5014.
hosted by Enoch Animal Shelter. Micro-chip the farm stand and enjoy different venues each NATURE HILLS – DINNER ON THE FARM – 5:30
Clinic $30 for FFCK9s Members, $40 General week. We want to share with you how this pm to 10:30 pm, Nature Hills Farm (4326 N 2100
Public. The general public is offered a $5
discount if a micro-chip appointment is made.
small family farm does it and how we got to
where we are today. Check our website (www.
E, Cedar City). Farm Dinner-Share Holder Rate
is $60, Farm Dinner-Couples Rate is $140, and
Farm Dinner-Single Seat is $80; RSVP is required
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Call 435-590-7451 Walk-ins welcome. All dogs redacrefarmcsa.org) or call 435-865-6792.
must be leashed for this event. RED ACRE FARM: “Farm Tours” – 11:30 am to
and tickets are available online at www. COFFEE DAY
naturehillsfarm.com/farm-dinner.html. Gather
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL STORAGE SALE – 9 1 pm, Red Acre Farm (2322 W 4375 N, Cedar City). 1986 - THE SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY, lifts
for appetizers, drinks, live entertainment, and
am – Noon, Shakespeare Lane (Cedar City). Tours led by Sara and Symbria, the dynamic off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape
mingling. Enjoy a magical evening of family-
The USF has storage units packed with Mother-Daughter team. Limited to first 20 people. Canaveral Florida to launch a communications
style, farm-fresh, and seasonal cuisine. Dinner
thousands of items, from prop furniture to Reservations online (www.redacrefarmcsa.org/ satellite. This is the first manned space
will be served at 6:30 pm and will include
children’s costumes, event and seasonal décor. events/) or call (435) 865-6792. Free for children 4 mission since the space shuttle Challenger
several courses in an outside location. Non-
and younger (children must be accompanied by disaster in 1986. (www.thepeoplehistory.com)
alcoholic beverages are included with the meal.
an adult). Admission $3 (5-11 yrs.), $5 (12-15 yrs.),
For information call (435) 559-2791. Seating is
$7 (16 yrs. and up). 60 – 90 minutes. These tours
limited and his is an adult-only event.
promise to be amusing, hopefully enjoyable and
you will walk away with new ideas, how-to’s,
Wednesday, Sept. 30
what not to do, and insights.
CEDAR CITY YEAR-ROUND DOWNTOWN Sunday, Sept. 27 MUD PACK DAY
FARMERS MARKET, 9 am – 1 pm, Every Saturday 1946 – The Captain of the British liner
rain or shine, in the parking lot behind the CHOCOLATE MILK DAY the Queen Mary claimed a new world record
Stratford Hotel, (18 S Main Street) or inside SELF-CARE SUNDAY BRUNCH – 7 am to Noon, for the Atlantic crossing of 3 days, 15 hours
the building behind the parking lot in the cold Bristlecone Company (67 W University Blvd/ and 48 minutes for the crossing from Halifax
weather months. Definitely worth stopping Center St, Cedar City). Join for a Sunday Self- to Southampton. She left Southampton for
A DAY AND NIGHT AT THE BREAKS – 1 pm to 9 by for art work, baked goods, crafts, custom Care morning along with all the regular Sunday the last time on 31 October 1967 and sailed to
pm, Cedar Breaks National Monument (Hwy semi-precious stone and costume jewelry, farm morning yoga classes as well as a Self-Love the port of Long Beach, CA where she remains
U-148). Join Southern Utah University, the fresh produce, homemade brownies & candies, class. There will be a few boutiques dealing with permanently moored. The ship serves as a
University of the Parks, and Visit Cedar City home style treats, homemade jams & jellies, self-care, Lululemon, and of course a special tourist attraction featuring restaurants, a
in a day and night to support our backyard at homeopathic items and 100% real honey. brunch menu. For information call (435) 708-0000. museum and a hotel.You can also read
