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INSIDE... WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 NEW CEDAR COVID CURBSIDE TESTING SCHEDULE
VOL. 13 NO. 16 IRONCOUNTYTODAY.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021
SPORTS
4 Opinion SUU's
8 Showcase Todd Simon
11 Life named Big
22 Sports Sky Coach
26 Classifieds of the
29 Comics/Puzzles Year
WOOLY
WONDER
STORY IN LIFE SHAY BARUFFI
2 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
Feed Utah food drive coming NEW COVID CURBSIDE
to a neighborhood near you TESTING SCHEDULE
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, the Food Bank asks the public to help by The COVID testing site is » Sunday – CLOSED
first annual statewide Feed Utah food placing a bag of non-perishable food located on Sage Drive next » Monday – 9am - 4pm
drive will bring together the power outside their front door by 9am on to the Cedar City InstaCare: » Tuesday – 9am - 4pm
of Utah’s diverse civic organizations the day of the food drive for pickup » Wednesday – CLOSED
and religious communities in the fight by volunteers. Donated food will be 962 Sage Drive, Cedar City » Thursday – 9am - 4pm
against hunger—all while adhering to distributed to Utah Food Bank, and its » Friday – 9am - 4pm
strict social distancing recommenda- 203 partner agencies across the state. » Saturday – 9am - 1pm
tions and safety protocols. Interested individual can volun-
Utah Food Bank and their network teer to help staff the drop-off sites
of 203 partner agencies, in partnership throughout the State on the JustServe
with Associated Food Stores, JustServe, site: https://www.justserve.org and
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- search for the Feed Utah projects
day Saints, Bonneville Salt Lake (KSL TV, posted therein. Also visit, https://
KSL Newsradio, FM100.3 and 103.5 The feedutah2021.org for more information.
COURTESY INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE
GETTY IMAGES
Arrow) and the NAACP will be coordi- To register to volunteer on
nating the statewide effort. The goal is JustServe.org:
to provide food to the estimated 511,000 » Visit JustServe.org or download the
Utahns who will face hunger this year, JustServe App.
many of whom are facing hunger for » Select “Sign in/Register” and create
the first time due to economic fallout an account or register with your
resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook account
Even more alarming is that 1 in 5 Utah » Confirm your registration by
kids are unsure where their next meal responding to an email sent from
will come from. JustServe.org
Residents across the state will » Search for a FEED UTAH project
receive door hangers during the days in your area and sign up as a
leading up to the food drive, and Utah volunteer
IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 3
Bookings CAIFA, St. Martha’s Basket event
to help moms and babies
Below are bookings as reported by
the Iron County Sheriff’s Department
and Cedar City Police Department.
Those arrested are innocent until
proven guilty.
March 8 Deception
from Marguerite SMITH
BRANDON L March 10
GREEN CEDAR AREA INTER-FAITH ALLIANCE
LAS VEGAS, NV KELLY L
Identity Theft, MCCORMICK
Obtain Poss of IRON COUNTY
The Cedar Area Inter Faith Alliance
Stolen Credit GRID is planning a spring woman’s event. Due
Cards Emergency
Reporting Abuse,
to the ongoing concern over COVID
ELIZABETH L
OLSEN Resist/Interfere it has been decided to do a “drive in -
PAROWAN, UT
w/Arrest
drop off” event which will support the
Identity Theft, TEDDY R popular St. Martha’s Basket Project. This
Obtain Poss of FERRIS
Stolen Credit CEDAR CITY, UT event is scheduled on March 23rd from
Cards, DRUG –
Poss/Use C/S,
DRUG – Poss
C/S, Drug
3 to 7 pm with the drop off at Christ
Dist/Offer/Arrange Paraphernalia the King Catholic Church, 690 So. Cove
Distribution of C/S
JACOB S Drive.
JOSHUA V BAKER This project started in 1995 by Marty
ALVARADO CEDAR CITY, UT
CEDAR CITY, UT Disorderly Kravetz of Christ the King Church. 5
DV – Threats Conduct baskets were given that year. At the
against life/
property, DV March 12 twentieth anniversary mark, 600 had
in Presence of been given out. 2018 - 53 baskets,
Child, Aggravated BRITTANY E
Assault MENDEZ 2019 - 53 baskets and in 2020 - 54
ENOCH, UT baskets were given out. 9 were dis-
March 9 DUI w/BAC at/
over .08, Criminal tributed in January of this year alone. CINDY
CHRISTY K Mischief The 900th basket was given out in DAVIDSON WITH
BEAM
CEDAR CITY, UT March 13
January. Monetary gifts (which are tax NURSES AT
Burglary, Theft deductible) are also appreciated. Cindy THE HOSPITAL
– Value equals/ MATTHEW K holding a basket
exceeds $5000 NICHOLS Davidson has with a value of
TIMOTHY E
ST. GEORGE, UT been heading up $300 which will
Prob/Parole
HENRY
Violation
this project since be given to a
ENOCH, UT 2009. mother and her
Burglary, Theft baby.
– Value equals/ March 14 “This project
exceeds $5000,
Criminal Mischief
MICHAEL G is a parish and COURTESY - CAIFA
NEELEY to new mothers Just Serve web site at www.justserve.
CEDAR CITY, UT
community proj-
CRYSTALLINE
M VERRILL DRUG – Poss C/S ect that donates before they leave org, look for the bulletin at your church
CEDAR CITY, UT CHERI A items to mothers the hospital with or look for those posted around town.
Child Abuse/ NIKODEM
Neglect that need a little the recipients You may also contact Patti Lund at
CEDAR CITY, UT
GUERBY DRUG -Poss C/S extra help in the care of their newborns determined by the hospital, making the 435-865-9460 or at 435-592-1239.
SAINTCYR in Correctional and to boost the mothers spirit. (Iron donation completely anonymous,” she We look forward to your participa-
LAKE WORTH, FL Facility,
Theft by Obstructing County has the second highest poverty shared. tion and look forward to a live event
Justice rate in the state.) This layette is given For a list of needed items go to the next spring.
4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
OPINION
ADMINISTRATION
The Constitution alone isn’t
enough to protect religious liberty
R. Gail Stahle
PUBLISHER
gail@ironcountytoday.com
W
Deborah Martineau
OFFICE MANAGER
hether you attend services or out in nature—freedom of religion unpopular beliefs to be a little more—
officemanager@
ironcountytoday.com on Saturday, Sunday or not all protects all. popular. But as America becomes less
at—whether you worship in a Protecting all, from the politically interested in established religion, too
ADVERTISING church, a coffee shop or out in nature— popular to the unpopular, from believers many Americans are willing to let dis-
freedom of religion protects all. to non-believers, views against discrimi- interest in religion grow into disdain for
Scott Stahle The first amendment to the United nation in employment, commerce, social religious liberty. That is a mistake we will
SALES REPRESENTATIVE States constitution states, “Congress shall services, access to housing, health care, or regret if we let it continue.
scott@ironcountytoday.com make no law respecting an education should be a non- We do ourselves, and the nation, a
801.755.5999 establishment of religion, or partisan and widely accepted disservice if we neglect the public good
Patti Bostick
prohibiting the free exercise priority. that religious freedom provides in society.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
thereof…” I often call this the And yet, this most funda- For those who are religious, and a part of
patti@ironcountytoday.com first freedom as the Founders mental of protections failed an organized religion, it offers a sense of
435.592.1030 listed it first among the inalien- to get support in the community, charitable giving, vol-
OP/
able rights granted by God and United States Senate. It unteerism, and humanitarian relief.
EDITORIAL protected by the constitution, is a harbinger of danger For those who are not religious, it
yet it is currently under attack. ahead. Though most allows them to believe in whatever,
Corey Baumgartner
MANAGING EDITOR
news@ironcountytoday.com
On February 5, in an act that
would have sent shockwaves
through the nation a few
decades ago, the Senate voted
REP. CHRIS
STEWART
Americans still treasure
religious freedom,
it appears that slim
Ed
majorities in our legislative
or whomever, they want to believe
in. Religious freedom gives every-
one the choice to live the way they
want to live, believe the way they want to
Shay Baruffi
REPORTER
against protecting the free UTAH HOUSE DISTRICT 2 branch do not. believe, and worship the way they want
exercise of religion. The vote Though the idea of religious to worship. Free exercise is deeply and
Tom Zulewski fell along party lines, with every Democrat liberty is deeply ingrained in our national fundamentally tied to the idea of America.
SPORTS WRITER opposed. By contrast, as recently as 1993, psyche, the practice of it has always been a COVID-19 has threatened everything
when the Senate passed the Religious challenge. Early settlers came to this land from our social interactions to our liveli-
LAYOUT/DESIGN Freedom Restoration Act, the body voted seeking religious liberty but struggled hoods. It has also threated our ability to
97-3 to protect religious liberty. That to tolerate other faiths. Protestant faiths worship—further jeopardizing our religious
Devin Christ
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
effort was led by one of the Senate's most enjoyed proliferation while, at different liberty. The constitutionally protected right
design@ironcountytoday.com
liberal members, Massachusetts Senator times, Catholics, Jews, Muslims, and to worship was severely limited or banned
Ted Kennedy. Alarmingly, this first amend- members of the Church of Jesus Christ of even as casinos, marijuana dispensaries,
CIRCULATION ment guarantee has now been politicized Latter-day Saints endured persecution.
as a partisan issue. In these supposedly more enlightened
Stephanie Millett Religious freedom is more than the times, we might expect tolerance for see STEWART »7
S. CEDAR CITY freedom to attend a worship service at a
stephanie@ironcountytoday.com church, mosque, or synagogue, it protects
435.272.3050 our right to live, speak, and act peacefully
and publicly according to one’s deeply
Stormee Anderson
N. CEDAR CITY/ENOCH
held beliefs.
stormee@ironcountytoday.com
Religious freedom protects minorities
435.592.5724 from the cultural majority imposing their
beliefs through the power of the govern-
Wendy Hanson ment. Whether you attend services on
PAROWAN/PARAGONAH Saturday, Sunday, or not all at—whether
wendy@ironcountytoday.com you worship in a church, a coffee shop,
435.477.9100
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IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 5
OPINION
To the Editor Submit your letter
From the Editor
March Gladness
to the Editor
The privileges of parental on our website
and public education ironcountytoday.
com, or by emailing
W
it to news@
I should start this letter regarding the proposed ironcountytoday.com or hile March and sacred holidays.
Social and Emotional Learning program at Iron bring/mail them to 389 (Martius) is Most of all in March
County School District from a softer space, but I N 100 W, Cedar City, named for (as in every other
am out of polite, quiet words. I am exhausted from Utah 84721. All letters
the Roman God of War, month) we celebrate
trying to consistently share the message of inequal- must be signed, be
Mars, there are lots of new beginnings. Be they
ity and hard times that some children exist in. The brief (generally under
300 words in length), reasons to be glad, not in our careers, compan-
elephant in the room needs to be booted out, the
list the author’s city mad during the month of ionships, kids and every
rose-colored glasses need to be broken and people
and give the writer’s March. Not only is it the other creative pursuit
need to get their heads out of the dang sand!
telephone number first day of Spring (20th) in our life and world
Want to know what I see as privilege? Privilege is
(phone number will not it’s also the month to changing endeavors.
thinking that every child in our community went to be printed). We reserve celebrate women in his- COREY We at the Iron County
bed with their bellies full last night. Privilege is trying the right to edit all BAUMGARTNER
tory (and in our present), Today will continue to
to convert someone to your way of thinking without letters for length or caregivers, salespeople, MANAGING EDITOR do our best to bring
pausing to see what basic needs are not being met. content. For letters
dentists, nutrition, music, you things worth
Privilege is saying, “My kids don’t need “x,y,z” from arriving electronically,
math (Pi Day, 14th), alien abduc- reading, celebrating and helping
school because I give it to them.” we will use the
author’s e-mail address tions, puppies, Passover/Palm encourage you to discover new
Not every child in this community is being raised
in lieu of a signature. Sunday (28th), St. Patrick’s Day opportunities and embrace your
in a home that has a day of the week set aside to
(17th) and many other fun, weird new beginnings.
teach them basic social and emotional skills that can
help them survive and thrive in our society. Some
of them don’t even have anyone in their immediate
circle that can show them these fundamental
characteristics of responsibility, building positive
relationships and understanding and managing their
emotions. And if they don’t have someone teaching it
and they don’t see anyone modeling it, guess what?
They have no way of doing it.
I was talking to a 5-year-old boy, who was
staying in foster care with me, who told me he didn’t
want to grow up. When I asked why, he said he didn’t
want to grow up and go to jail. When I questioned
him further on why he would even make such a
correlation he said, “But how do I not?” Upon looking
closer at his life to that point, I realized there was
no adult males that he could name in his family or
community that had not grown up and gone to jail.
Why do we need to teach social and emotional skills
in our schools? Because there are hundreds of little
children just like him asking, “How do I not?” Are you
really going to deny him that knowledge?
Because if these kids don’t learn these rudimen-
tary skills, guess who is going to pay besides them?
The other kids in their classroom, neighborhood and
yes, that also means yours. And they won't just pay
now, they will continue to pay throughout their lives.
Further, and this is the good part, if you don’t
agree with something that your child is being
taught then you, as the responsible, educated
parent, who has the time, can teach them what
you do believe. You can clarify with them how to
hear something that goes against what you teach
at home and disregard it because it is of no worth
to them. Now that is privilege! You have that right,
that ability, and you should absolutely exercise it,
but stop trying to take those same vital oppor-
tunities away from children that don’t live in the
same space your children do.
Amy Bates, Iron County
6 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
2021 Legislative Session WRAP UP (Part 1)
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Utah. These incentives are not disbursed until post-production to learn in the classroom. Parents will once again have the
when the film projects have met the requirements. The film ability to determine what is best for their child, whether that
After seven long weeks of the 2021 General Legislative Session industry has generated more than 7,600 jobs and $147 million be in-person or virtual learning. The primary objectives of the
we have officially concluded our business. We passed a total in salaries in our state in 2019. This bill will strengthen rural bill are: 1) Keep all Utah schools open at least four days a week;
of 503 bills this session. Even when focusing on the session communities by investing in local jobs, stimulating the economy and 2) Implement the “test to stay” program for schools that
full-time, it can be difficult to keep up with the bills, but I know and increasing Utah’s profile as a filming destination. reach the 2 percent positivity rate to prevent soft closures. In a
that becomes even harder to do for our citizens. Every bill we further effort to address learning losses due to the pandemic,
discussed can be found online at le.utah.gov. Any bill that we passed, S.B. 148 Public Education Modifications, to provide
received a committee hearing or floor debate has audio or video Education transparency for parents and educators to address any learning
available so you can hear everything that was said about the
FUNDING loss students may have experienced during the pandemic.
bill. For those of you who would rather not comb through our Schools will allow students to access information regarding
website, I have created a session recap highlighting some of the The budget this year provided historic levels of funding for performance reports and performance standards. This bill will
top issues we worked on this session. education with over half of our state funds facilitate a positive relationship between parents and teachers
appropriated for public and higher education. This moving forward as they work to address learning losses.
funding included $121 million for teacher and staff
Budget COVID-19 bonuses, restoring a 6 percent (WPU)
It is our Constitutional responsibility to pass a increase in per student funding, $127 million for Elections and Government
balanced budget each year. Early in the session we future education spending to ensure we keep our VOTING
pass bare bones base budgets to ensure our state commitment to fund public education enrollment
can continue running even if there is a breakdown growth and inflation. All said, we will have spent While many states needed to scramble to put together their
in budget negotiations. Typically, on the last night nearly half a billion dollars ongoing in public mail-in-ballot elections this year, Utah was already well prepared
of session, we pass what is referred to as the “Bill education. That’s half a billion dollars each year, and seen as a standard for other states to follow. While we are
of Bills” which this year was S.B. 3 Appropriations every year, from now on. proud of how well we handled the elections, there is always
Adjustments. This allows us to supplement the room for improvement. For example, we found that ballots
base budgets with expanded appropriations In addition, we passed S.B. 142 Public Education occasionally are mailed to deceased voters. H.B. 12 Deceased
based on the latest revenue estimates which are Funding Amendments, which seeks to ensure Voter Amendments, creates a more uniform process to rectify
typically shared mid-way through session. Our Utah students receive equal funding by assessing this issue. When a Utahn passes away, the bill requires that
total state budget this year was a remarkable SEN. EVAN our public education revenue and current funding the death certificate be sent from the state registrar to the
structure. S.B. 142 would allow the legislative
$23.4 billion including both state and federal VICKERS Public Education Appropriations Committee to
Lieutenant Governor’s office within five business days of the
funding. certificate's registration. The certificate will then be sent to the
UTAH SENATE DISTRICT 28 make recommendations to better distribute funds County Clerk’s office where the deceased name will be removed
throughout the state. from the voter rolls. Before each election cycle, the Lieutenant
Business and Economic Development UTAH TEACHERS Governor’s office will also cross-check each name against the
REGULATORY SANDBOX United States Social Security Administration data. Another area
Utah is currently experiencing a shortage of teachers and school we worked to improve is allowing more transparency for voters
In an effort to help our Utah businesses thrive and allow for counselors in public schools. Several school districts are working in where their ballots are in the process. H.B. 70 Ballot Tracking
more innovation, we passed H.B. 217 Regulatory Sandbox Program on innovative approaches to meet teacher needs. H.B. 381 Grow Amendments allows you to sign up for email or text message
Amendments, this session which creates a "sandbox" program Your Own Teacher and School Counselor Pipeline Program, notification of your mail-in ballot whether it has been mailed,
where companies can suspend certain regulations for a limited creates a grant program to assist Utah paraprofessionals, school received, or counted.
period of time while they are testing new ideas. This will allow counselor assistants, and school counselor interns in becoming
companies to see if their ideas will work before enacting licensed teachers or school counselors and provides a scholar- CONCEAL CARRY FIREARM AMENDMENTS
regulations. It is important to note that H.B. 217 does not suspend ship to certain school employees. Utah currently has an "open carry" law that allows individuals
regulations pertaining to public health and safety measures.
PARENTS AND STUDENTS who are legally able to possess a firearm to open carry in public.
ELECTRONIC FREE SPEECH H.B.60 Conceal Carry Firearms Amendments, allows anyone
The pandemic impacted us all over the last year, but children over 21, who is legally allowed to possess a firearm, to carry a
Over the past year, there have been concerns regarding the especially felt the impacts of this pandemic as their previously concealed weapon in public without a concealed carry permit.
unfair censorship of individuals online. The Utah Senate sees entirely in-person learning converted to all online learning. This bill also establishes a Suicide Prevention and Education Fund
the dangers of these practices within Big Tech and took action The shift to online learning, while necessary in the beginning, and a portion of funds collected from the concealed carry permit
by passing S.B. 228 Electronic Free Speech Amendments, which resulted in record number of students failing. S.B. 107 In-person class will go toward suicide prevention efforts and firearm safety.
increases transparency within social media corporations to Instruction Prioritization, ensures students have the opportunity
protect users from unequal censorship. Under this bill, social
media organizations will need to notify users anytime their
content is censored. Once notified, users can appeal the
moderation and provide evidence in opposition to the censorship.
Additionally, this bill requires social media companies to release
a complete list of moderation practices, allowing individuals to
make informed decisions and holding organizations accountable
for unfair practices.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
H.B. 348 Economic Development Amendments, reworks the
state's economic development strategy by creating the Utah
Economic Opportunity Commission to take a holistic approach
to economic development policy. A decade ago, the sole priority
of the state was to attract jobs. While this proved successful,
we now have additional needs due to growth in our state.
The goal is to shift our focus from economic development to
economic opportunity that includes consideration for things like
ensuring citizens can acquire housing, college graduates can find
work, families can make sufficient for their needs, and stay at
home moms can reengage in the workplace when they desire.
This bill also reorganizes the Governor’s Office of Economic
Development into the new GO Utah Office and puts the office
in charge of coordinating economic development tasks among
local and private development entities. Finally, this bill creates
a broadband grant program to enhance broadband services in
rural Utah. This is an important step forward in our long-term
economic development and opportunity planning.
FILM INCENTIVES
S.B. 167 Utah Film Economic Incentives, provides tax credit
certificates for productions, films and series when they film in
IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 7
Author discusses STEWART
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principle of our Constitution
and a large part of what makes
every individual unique. It is
liberty. Yes, it serves as a frame-
work to define our rights, but
defending those rights requires
Importance of and film shoots were labeled
what forms our morals, actions,
and priorities. It is what allows
the support of laws, courts, and
public opinion as well. Minority
'weirdos' at SUU essential. Religious exercise
was deemed nonessential, like
a pastime that lacks the impor-
someone to wear a necklace
with a cross on it, students to
miss school to observe religious
rights and freedom of thought
have always required diligent
defense.
tance of other truly indispensable holidays, groups to pray, or to Safeguarding the First
by Shay BARUFFI
activities. Accommodating choose not to pray, and much Amendment guarantee against
IRON COUNT Y TODAY religion, even in safe ways, seems more. The freedom to worship prohibiting the free exercise of
to be a low priority for many must not be taken for granted religion should never be partisan
Tyler Stillman, the Director of Entrepreneurship
governments at the federal, state, and we must work to preserve it or controversial–it should stand
for SUU’s School of Business, introduced Charles
or local levels. for future generations. outside of politics. We need to
Cooke; “Our speaker today studied modern history
The freedom to worship, The Constitution alone won't rally for the freedoms we must
and politics at The University of Oxford. He is the
including free exercise, is a core be enough to protect religious pass on to our children.
author of The Conservatarian Manifesto and a writer
and editor for the National Review. He cohosts two
very popular podcasts, Mad Dogs and Englishmen
and The Editors. He speaks frequently on TV, he
has been on the BBC, Real Time with Bill Maher, Fox
News and MSNBC. He is an Englishman who is fluent
in French, yet he is an American citizen, he is well-
versed in American history, yet he is also extraordi-
narily tech savvy, he is a Florida man that has written
a manifesto and yet there are no mugshots of him.”
Charles Cooke
focused his dialogue
on the importance
of weird people,
particularly how
they are essential
for our culture,
our economy and
politics. “I am
growing increas-
ingly alarmed
that our society is
marginalizing and
discouraging weird
people and, in the
process, ensuring
that they will never
get to make the
contributions that
they have histori-
SHAY BARUFFI cally made. Either
CHARLES COOKE because those
people are quickly
shuffled out of the room when they do something
unusual or because watching what happens to
people who step out of line nowadays, they never try
in the first place,” stated Cooke.
Cooke described several instances where the
eccentricities of influential members of history were
key portions of their identities, “If you try to bash in
the rough edges of society’s weirdos, you’re probably
going to lose their genius as well. The weird side of
many people is also their good side.” Focusing on
everyone having ideal beliefs regarding politics and
religion can be detrimental. We don’t have to care
what these people believed in terms of politics and
religion if these beliefs play nothing into what they
have done.
After Cooke’s speech, he and Dr. Lynn Vartan
answered audience questions and continued the
conversation regarding overcoming the fear of being
a weirdo outwardly. For more information about
Charles Cooke visit his website at: https://charlescw-
cooke.com.
SHOWCASE
8 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021
THE ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
IN IRON COUNTY
On Point
by Weslie STRATTON
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY
Hannah Brandt, a 15-year-old sophomore
attending Canyon View High School, enjoys junk
food, Netflix and music as much as the average
teenage girl but above all, she lives for ballet.
As a child Hannah's mom, Tauna, said she was
active and busy enough for her parents to seek a
way for her to channel energy. That led them to
Cedar City Junior Ballet where Hannah fell in love
with dancing at age five.
"She has pretty much grown up in the studio,"
Tauna Brandt said. "She dances all the time."
At age 12 Hannah auditioned for a summer
intensive program at Brigham Young University and
was accepted. This was the beginning of many audi-
tions and at 13 she was accepted to Art Emotions in
Cleveland, OH where she trained with two dancers
from Ballet West. When Hannah was 14 COVID-19
shut down many opportunities but she was able to
train virtually in her own living room.
Her hard work paid off because Hannah has
been accepted to two prestigious training pro-
grams this summer, one with Ballet West in Salt
Lake City and the other with Joffrey Ballet School
in Los Angeles, CA.
Between intense ballet training Hannah
continues to dance at Cedar City Junior Ballet
where Tauna said she has been well trained.
"It's been really great," she said, adding that
her teacher, Lise Mills, has been a big part of
Hannah's life and training. "We are beyond
grateful to her and all she's done."
When she's not dancing, Hannah is
taking concurrent enrollment classes
and hopes to eventually attend the
University of Utah where she could
study interior design while continuing
Local teen
to dance.
Modest about her dance accom-
plishments, Hannah said that she
values the friendships she has
accepted to developed through ballet. "I've
also learned a lot of life lessons
through some of the little things
prestigious
and the discipline," Hannah said.
While dancing intensely at
least five days a week, the teen
ballerina said that she has a
ballet
big appetite. "I always crave
Doritos!" she said. "I'm hungry
all the time and try to eat
programs
healthy but I like junk food. And
carrots."
Hannah is looking
forward to a summer full
of unique dance opportu-
nities and her family has
established a GoFundMe
account to help finance
her programs: http://
gf.me/u/zk5vna.
PHOTOS COURTESY HANNAH BRANDTIRON COUNTY TODAY SHOWCASE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 9
"BREATH OF LIFE"
ILLUSTRATION BY
But honestly, it really
SENIOR STUDIO ARTS
MAJOR CHLOE TATE. This
is the second year her
pieces have been chosen
wasn’t working
for the competition.
by Mary Anne ANDERSEN
CEDAR CIT Y ARTS COUNCIL
I
t is one of a wife’s most dreaded scenarios: she
has to tell her husband that something is wrong
with the car. He asks what’s wrong and she says, “I
don’t know but it made a funny sound.” He asks when
and she says, “At random.” With heavy sighs, he drives
the car around the block and of course, nothing is
wrong. She continues to hear the occasional ominous
groan until finally the husband gives in and takes it to
the mechanic. The mechanic asks where the sound
is coming from. Husband says he can’t tell; maybe it
complains upon braking. So, the mechanic takes it
around the block and of course, nothing seems amiss.
A classic case of “But honestly, it wasn’t working
before.”
This happened to me at the university not long
ago. Since the advent of COVID, we have to record
all of our classes so that a student may watch them
outside of the classroom itself. This is to prevent a
student from coming to class when he is sick. After
several entries on the computer keyboard (a triumph
in itself for me), the camera is supposed to spring to
attention, ready to be directed to the spot where I
intend to stand. But on that
SUU COLLEGE OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS Monday, it didn’t move at
all. My screen just told me
SUU Illustration Students accepted two that Zoom couldn’t find the
camera.
What?! It has found the
years in a row into prestigious competition camera daily for months, but
just not today. I immediately
reached out to our resident
by Ashley H. POLLOCK reader and storyteller. I enjoy including a narrative computer nerds, who were there in 10 minutes. I know
SUU COLLEGE OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS in the pieces I create, even if that narrative is only what you’re thinking: the tech guy tried and it worked
ever known by me.” fine, but no. He did have to tinker with it—30 seconds
Illustration West is an annual competition and The jurors for this 59th year included Dru max—and it worked. I was appropriately grateful.
exhibition highlighting the year’s best illustration Struzan, illustrator of the famous Indiana Jones, Tuesday, no issues with the camera. Wednesday, same
– both from L.A. and from all around the world. Star Wars, and Harry Potter posters; Claire Keane, notification: Zoom can’t locate the camera. Another
Society of Illustrators (SILA) is proud to represent concept artist for Disney's Frozen; Mike Mignola, trip from the IT guy, and THIS time it worked just
established and emerging artists and demonstrate the creator of the Hellboy comic; Suzy Hutchinson, fine. Nothing apparently wrong. A prime example of
that this continues to be an exciting era for the Art Director of Mad Magazine; Celebrity teasing by the gremlins that reside in my technology.
illustration. Southern Utah University (SUU) had caricaturist Jason Seiler; Illustration legend C. F. All mothers know about the self-healing sore
two students, Andrew Lee and Chloe Tate, from Payne; Fantasy illustrator Justin Gerard; Caldecott throat. The child has a sore throat and is lethargic; the
the illustration program enter with four of their winning artist Kadir Nelson; and Editor of "Diary of receptionist on the phone says to bring her in, but the
works accepted into the exhibition. a Wimpy Kid"—Charles Kochman. earliest appointment is the next afternoon. When the
Chloe Tate, senior Studio Arts Major with an Hala Swearingen, professor of Illustration at hour arrives, the child opens her mouth, the doctor
emphasis in Illustration and minors in both Arts SUU, shares, “I am very excited that Chloe and says she has a sore throat, and that will be $50.00. Our
Administration and Art History from St. George, Andrew had their work accepted into the Society doctor friend says parents often seem disappointed
UT, shares, “This is my second year having pieces of Illustrators Los Angeles 59th Annual Illustration that it isn’t something more serious, but apparently
chosen for the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Competition this year! Not only does it validate the just being in the office can take care of the problem.
competition. It's an honor to be chosen and very quality of their work in the illustration industry, We had a recent experience where the relationship
exciting. Every year there is an amazing roster of but it also adds a prestigious line to their resumes. between the problem and the fixer was a little bit
jurors who are incredible artists. Just knowing The exhibition had an absolutely incredible jury unusual. Our refrigerator freezer stopped keeping the
that they have seen my work and deemed it wor- this year—and I hope that Chloe and Andrew feel ice cream as firm as it should be, although everything
thy for the show is great encouragement. I didn't an additional boost of confidence knowing that else seemed fine. Our great repairman, Howard, said
start out as an art major and I've always felt like these amazing people voted for their work!” that this little part here—wiggle, wiggle—was not
I've been catching up with my peers, but reaching Andrew and Chloe, amazing students of the working right, but the appliance was so old that he
goals like this motivates me to keep improving Illustration program at SUU, continue to astound was unable to order a new part. His suggestion was
and working towards where I want to be. My Cedar City and the nation as they share their replacing the refrigerator. That was six months ago
artwork tends to contain mostly people and artwork. Congratulations to these dedicated and it has been working perfectly ever since. Knock
natural elements with a mystical twist. I'm an avid artists! on wood.10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 SHOWCASE IRON COUNTY TODAY
Cedar City Star Search to
showcase local talents
from Brad ABRAMS to the participants. “Music has always
CEDAR CIT Y EVENT DIRECTOR been a part of my life. My father was
a musician. Because of early exposure
In times of trouble, we turn to the and constant listening to all types of
arts. During the recent months of music everyday nearly all day at my
hibernation brought on by the COVID- record store […] I experience music
19 pandemic, the creative arts have in a unique way and am grateful to
offered many a therapeutic outlet. be able to offer my assistance to this
Creative artists worldwide have been event,” shares Lisa Cretsinger.
honing their techniques and skills to The contest design includes three
break up the monotony of quarantine. age divisions (4-12, 13-18, and 19+)
It is no different in Cedar City, and the and a Groups and Bands category. The
idea for Cedar City Star Search was participants will each compete for a
SUU WIIND SYMPHONY
hatched with this concept in mind,” $250.00 prize in their respective age
THE 2021 SUU WIND SYMPHONY WILL FEATURE GUEST BANDS from Canyon View
and Cedar High for a virtual virtuoso performance.
said Brad Abrams, Cedar City Event division and category. And if that isn’t
Director. “Latent talent exists in our enough, the audience will also get
SUU, local high school
community with many that just need their say with one act designated as
an opportunity to share and to be Audience Choice. Lisa Cox, Resident
discovered, and what better way than Stage Manager at Heritage Theater,
bands bring positivity a feel-good community event.”
In January, online applications
elaborated on the lineup, “We want
to mix things up with a variety of
through virtual concert
opened for all Iron County residents, acts competing against each other, a
with nearly fifty applicants sending a vocalist pitted against a dancer and
3-5-minute YouTube video featuring a magician. It especially makes it excit-
their specialty. From there, a judging ing in the bands and groups category,
by Ashley H. POLLOCK of the top wind and percussion pool, composed of city staff and local when you have CellomaniaUSA
SUU COLLEGE OF PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS students at SUU. The ensemble is community members, selected 12 competing against a band called the
committed to the performance of semi-finalists to compete at the final Foxy Grandpas.”
With safety precautions in place the highest quality contemporary competition to be held at the Heritage For those that didn’t get a chance
due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and traditional works in the wind Theater on Friday, March 19th at 7 to enter this year, Cedar City Events
virtual performances have been a band repertoire. Innovative con- pm. “It was a hard decision. We were assures us that there will be a Star
positive point in the students’ lives certs, adventurous programming, incredibly impressed with the talent Search 2022 and hopes that showcas-
at SUU. The SUU Music Department and high-level music-making out there. We received videos from ing local talent will become a yearly
will live stream an engaging are the hallmarks of this select vocalists, magicians,
performance by the SUU Wind ensemble. poets, dancers, bands,
Symphony with featured guests, Aria Williams, senior tuba per- and even a pyrotechnic
the Cedar High School and Canyon formance major from Gardnerville, act (fire breather),” said
View High School symphonic bands. Nevada, says, “The SUU Wind Wendy Bonzo, Cedar City
The concert will be held on Monday, Symphony strives for the most Treasurer.
March 22, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. to view professional and mature sound that In its inaugural year,
this performance, visit www.suu.edu/ we can possibly muster which has Cedar City Star Search
pva/music/webcasts.html. shown through time and time again. based loosely on the
Dr. Adam Lambert, Director There have definitely been obstacles popular television show
of Bands, shares, “The SUU Wind as we've worked on this concert. Star Search that ran from
Symphony is excited to perform COVID-19 has made us very consci- 1983 -1995, with host Ed
alongside our two neighboring high entious of how we run rehearsals; McMahon. Cedar City’s
schools. Both schools have flourish- we do a lot of small group rehearsals host will be well-known
ing band programs with excellent to limit how many people are in local actor Brandon COURTESY CC STAR SEARCH
directors. David Jordan has built one room. Oftentimes, sectional Burke, “I’m so excited
an outstanding program at Canyon leaders are responsible for running about hosting this event, not only tradition, “Every community should
View and is well-respected among rehearsals for their small section because it’ll be fun to be in a theatre have an annual talent show, especially
other music educators around the so when we come together as a again, but because Cedar is my home, Festival City USA, said Brad Abrams.
state. His bands are top contenders group, it sounds cohesive. We only and I know how much energy and
at every event and competition they have a couple days of full ensemble talent this little city has. The idea of Tickets:
participate in. Cedar High, under the rehearsal for each concert so it is supporting the growth and develop- Admission is free, but tickets are
direction of Keith Sorensen, is no important that each individual puts ment of that energy and talent with a required for COVID-19 contact tracing.
different. Keith has kept the tradition in the work so it can fit together community event gives me life.” With Iron County’s recent move into
of excellence alive and the bands seamlessly.” Along with Brandon, three celebrity the moderate transmission level,
at Cedar continue to be among the Enjoy the epic collaboration of judges, Cedar City Mayor Maile Wilson tickets are again available at cedarcity.
strongest in Utah. It's a real honor SUU Wind Symphony and local high Edwards, Utah Shakespeare Festival org/starsearch.
to share this concert with them and school bands on Monday, March 22, Education Director Michael Bahr, and Semi-Finalist Bios will be posted
their amazing students.” 2021. For more information about Owner of Groovacious Records Lisa at @cedarcityevents prior to the
The SUU Wind Symphony is an the Department of Music at SUU, Cretsinger, have been selected to give event which will be livestreamed on
auditioned ensemble comprised please visit www.suu.edu/pva/music. their expertise, feedback, and critique Facebook @cedarcityevents.LIFE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 11
COMMUNITY
& PERSONAL
INTEREST IN
IRON COUNTY
SHEEPTOSHAWL
SHAWL
by Shay BARUFFI
IRON COUNT Y TODAY
Sheep to Shawl is a family friendly event
provided by the Frontier Homestead State Park
Museum. Each year, the Frontier Homestead State
Park partners with the Sagebrush fiber artisans
and livestock handlers in Cedar City to provide
ANNUAL EVENT IN CEDAR visitors an opportunity to explore the process
CITY A WOOLY GOOD TIME of taking the wool from a sheep’s back to create
your clothing for yours. Museum staff, livestock
handlers, and fiber artisans also demonstrated the
living history of wool throughout the day.
The first step in this process is shearing the
sheep. Ben Harris demonstrated the shearing
process on a very composed ewe. According to
Harris, most sheep are sheared in the spring
before they begin lambing season. Shearing for
wool allows for an easier and safer birthing season
and removing the heavy wool makes the sheep
more mobile. Not removing the wool can be very
harmful to the animals.
In addition to shearing, other demonstrations
SHEEP TO
SHAWL IS A FUN included washing, carding, dyeing, spinning,
FAMILY EVENT that and knitting wool. The carding process involves
showcases the many brushing wool fibers to organize them and remove
processes and uses any debris left over from washing. It creates a
for sheep's wool.
sheet of fibers that can be arranged to create yarn
for spinning. The washing and dyeing processes
were demonstrated by Coral O’Riley and William
Bagnall using Kool-Aid packets and hot water.
The Frontier Homestead Museum’s Sheep to
Shawl festival was a beautifully crafted event that
demonstrates the procedures necessary to create
the wool that makes up our clothing and fibers for
textile arts.
For more information regarding events offered
by The Frontier Homestead Museum visit: https://
frontierhomestead.org.
THERE ARE MANY INTRICATE
STEPS INVOLVED to take the
wool from a sheep's back and
create clothing for your back.
PHOTOS BY SHAY BARUFFI12 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 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
Tues, 12 pm • Call Pres. Roger Shurtz for mtg. is still taking place. Everyone’s patience is
(435) 635-3603 • www.utahaa.org • 2nd & 4th Mon, 9 am
info. Everyone welcome! (435) 590-2896 greatly appreciated during this time.
Helpline: John (702) 802-1332, Commission Chambers
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, MARCH 17
Steps and Traditions • M – Su, 7 am CEDAR CITY ELKS LODGE #1556
Speaking From The Heart • M – Sa, Noon
10 N. Main St (435) 586-2950 ST. PATRICK’S DAY
111 E Freedom Blvd. Cedar City
Misfits • M – F, 6 pm (435) 586-8332 ENOCH PLANNING COMMISSION WONDER WEDNESDAY – SOUTHERN UTAH
Cedar Group • Tues, 8 pm MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 2nd & 4th Tues, 5:30 pm • City Hall MUSEUM OF ART (3rd Wed) 2-4pm, 13 S 300 W.
Thank God it’s Sunday Spiritual • Sun, 11 am Detachment 1315, 2nd Wed, 6 pm 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119 (435) 586-5432. FREE for students K-5. Please
My Story • Sat, 8 pm Elks Lodge, 111 E 200 N, Cedar City. call to confirm event.
ENOCH CITY COUNCIL
Women’s Meeting • Sat, 10:30 am AMERICAN LEGION AUX PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT BIBLE STUDY –
1st & 3rd Wed, 6 pm • City Hall
What a Way to Start the Day • Su, W, F “Sermon on the Mount” – 6:30 to 8:45pm (Also
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 Thurs 1-3pm), Cedar City Library (303 N 100 E).
Red Road to Sobriety • Mon, 6 pm Paiute PAROWAN CITY COUNCIL A 6-week precept study of the Sermon on the
Indian Tribe of Utah, 440 N Paiute (435)
DAR – BALD EAGLE CHAPTER Mount. Bible studies are nondenominational.
2nd & 4th Thurs, 6 pm • City Hall
586-1112 Ext. 307 2nd Tues, 4 pm, Cedar City Library Call 435-267-2234 or 435-238-3078 for info and to
ajssball@aol.com 35 E 100 N • (435) 477-3331
The Great Fact • T, F, Noon. • True Life register. Workbooks $22.50, www.precept.org.
Center (TLC) 2111 N. Main. • (702) 802-1332 BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE IRON COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN
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
Park, Lions Pavilion • (435) 477-8925
Helpline: 435-559-4505 www.ironcountyrepublicanwomen.com THURSDAY, MARCH 18
AL-ANON
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek
Classes/Activities AWKWARD MOMENTS DAY
HISTORY (1965) – FIRST MAN TO WALK IN
Dr, Cedar City) unless otherwise listed SPACE. A Soviet cosmonaut Lt. Col. Alexei
ADULT BARRE/MODERN DANCE PICKLEBALL GROUP
Easy Does It • Tues, 7-8 pm • (435) 559-3333 Leonov exited the spacecraft Voskshod II for
Wed, 11 am-noon, Spirit Wellness Club, Weekdays, 7 am • SUU Pickleball Courts. a short “spin.” He completed a somersault,
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) and then proceeded to take pictures of space.
Hope for Today (Family Groups) This took place just days before the U.S.
Thurs, 6 pm • (435) 559-3333 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATIONS EXERCISE ROCK CLUB planned to launch its first two-man spaceship.
Wed, 1 pm, Cedar City Senior Center 1st Thurs, 6 pm • Gateway Academy, 201 (thepeoplehistry.com)
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.
Most classes meet at 203 E Cobblecreek Dr,
unless otherwise listed
endurance-building activities, relaxation
techniques, and health education topics.
Learn to cut and polish and make jewelry.
southernutahrockclub.org FRIDAY, MARCH 19
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 LET’S LAUGH DAY
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 100 any experience level (435) 865-9223. Helps
E. March: "The Book Woman of Troublesome benefit Canyon Creek Crisis Center.
Dopeless Hope Fiends • Sun, 8 pm Creek" by Kim Michele Richardson
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
and activities available. 435-559-9681
86 W University Blvd. Find your voice Wed • Weigh-in 9 am, mtg 9:30 am. Evening
CAREGIVERS & shape your future. Be the leader and weigh-in 6:30 pm, mtg 7-8 pm • Cedar City
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
Offices, 585 N Main St, Ste. 1, Cedar City CEDAR PROFESSIONALS 867-4784 (p.m. mtg)
ARP—ADDICTION RECOVERY Tues, 7:30 am • Springhill Suites, 1477 S CEDAR CITY STAR SEARCH – (7PM) HERITAGE
Highway 91, Cedar City. An organization WATER AEROBICS CLASS CENTER THEATER (105 N 100 E, Cedar City). In
1st Wed, 7 pm • Parowan Seminary
of business people. Stimulate business Tues, Thurs, 9 am • SUU pool, 2-56 N 600 W., its inaugural year, Cedar City Star Search is
building, Main & 300 N, Parowan for members through exchange of ideas, Fun, up-tempo workout to music. Intensive an incredible opportunity for our community
SENIOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED information and business referrals. cardio, full body muscle toning. Any fitness
www.cedarprofessionals.org level. All ages. $3/class, including pool to showcase all types of talent. Come see 12
3rd Thurs, 1:30 pm • Cedar City Library admission. (435) 327-2091 (no text) talented locals compete for a $250 prize in
COLOR COUNTRY WINDS their age division and category. Admission
NAMI BRIDGES & FAMILY TO FAMILY WEIGHTWATCHERS REIMAGINED!
Wed • Come brush up on your band skills to is FREE. Due to COVID-19 only 220 tickets are
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 available. Semi-Finalist Bios will be posted at @
(435) 559-9609 for time and location. 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. Guidance, in-person
motivation from members, trained guides cedarcityevents prior to the event which will be
PREGNANCY, INFANT LOSS COLOR COUNTRY PICKLEBALL livestreamed on Facebook @cedarcityevents.
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 SUU THEATRE – “THE MATCHMAKER” – LIVE
Utah • 565 N Main Street, Ste. 6, Cedar City Paddles & balls supplied. (435) 586-6345 weightwatchers.com/us/find-a-meeting) Stream event, 7:30pm at go.suu.edu/
www.southernutahshare.com
HEY CEDARS SQUARE DANCE WELLNESS PLACE virtualtheater. Students of SUU’s Department
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Wed • Beginner’s, 6 pm, Mainstream 583 S Main Suite #5, Cedar City. (435) of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration are
3rd Thurs, 6-8 pm • Cedar Visitor’s Center Dancers, 7-9 pm • Cedar City Senior Center 592-5308. Classes: thewellnessplacecc.com/ learning to act and convey expression with
(581 N Main) Caregivers and those with MS 489 E 200 S. (435) 531-6811 or (435) 669-4867 upcoming-classes their voices during this pandemic. They areIRON COUNTY TODAY LIFE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 13
CALENDAR NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT
continuing the art of live theatre with radio-
style performances of The Matchmaker. Pre-
SUU THEATRE – “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING
EARNEST” – Live Stream Event at 7:30pm at
Canyon Creek Services
registration is encouraged at least 15 minutes go.suu.edu/virtualtheater. Pre-registration
before showtime. They will also air on SUU’s is encouraged at least 15 minutes before
With federal funding cuts on fewer survivors. That increases the danger for
them, it increases long-term negative effects
Thunder 91.1 on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 7:30 showtime. It will also air on SUU’s Thunder the horizon, Canyon Creek that they deal with because of their victim-
p.m. For info visit, www.suu.edu/pva. 91.1 on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 7:30pm. For Services needs community ization, and it requires us to pare down what
more info visit www.suu.edu/pva. support to 'bridge the gap' we can do for any individual survivor.” Canyon
Creek Services needs your help to maintain
SATURDAY, MARCH 20 SUNDAY, MARCH 21
For an organization like Canyon Creek
Services, community support, donations, and
the essential services that they provide due to
these looming state funding cuts.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS volunteer hours are invaluable. Last fiscal
WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY year, CCS served 770 survivors of domestic or To address these cuts and continue opera-
CRAFT BOTIQUE (10AM – 6PM) @ THE PAYNE sexual violence including 189 children and tions in the light of these funding cuts, CCS
HOME (353 S 900 W, Cedar City). Admission “WHEN YOU FOCUS ON SOMEONE'S were able to provide community outreach and has launched a “Bridge the Gap'' fundraising
is FREE. Come and browse the selections DISABILITY you'll overlook their abilities, prevention programming to 19,205 individuals. campaign. CCS Development Director ReAnne
including Live Well Prints, Fudge & Caramels, beauty and uniqueness. Once you learn The need for the services that Canyon Creek Reimschussel said about the campaign
Usborne Books, Bath Bombs By Grass Valley to accept and love them for who they are, Services provides, unfortunately, only “We need to raise additional $215,000 from
Soap Co, Everyday Eden Clothing Boutique, you subconsciously learn to love yourself continues to grow with each passing year. our community just to maintain the level
Ricki’s Craft Corner, Hello Bijoux Jewelry, and unconditionally.” Yvonne Pierre, The Day My As the only advocacy-based organization of services we provided last fiscal year.
more to find that perfect gift! Soul Cried: A Memoir addressing domestic violence and sexual Unfortunately, that amount doesn’t even
RENTWAPO-WORKS FARMERS MARKET assault in Iron, Beaver, and Garfield Counties, account for the anticipated increase in the
(Saturdays 9-2pm), (4871 N Enoch Rd.) Cold our services and resources that Canyon Creek need for services we’ve seen each year. Our
weather inside. Warm weather outside. Apples,
Art, hand-crafted items, eggs, home décor,
MONDAY, MARCH 22 Services provides are a critical need. D&D
Variety is proud to support Canyon Creek
community will be substantially impacted
if we are unable to address these drastic
homeopathic items, Avon, furniture, pecans, GOOF OFF DAY Services and the essential services that they funding cuts.
apples, un-popped popcorn, pecans, potatoes provide to our local
and homemade goodies. A free, fun and unique VIRTUAL SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT – community. Jeremiah Skyllar Danise,
shopping experience. COVID compliant. Info – (7:30pm) www.suu.edu/pva/music/webcasts. Davis, owner of D&D Development Staff
Linda 435-559-1657 html. Virtual performances have been a Variety says “it is at CCS, shared that
CEDAR CITY YEAR-ROUND DOWNTOWN positive point in the students’ lives at SUU. way easier to write a “The easiest way
FARMERS MARKET, (10am to 1pm), Every The SUU Music Department will livestream check or swipe a card people can help CCS
Saturday rain or shine, in parking lot behind an engaging performance by the SUU Wind for donations than bridge this funding
the Stratford Hotel, (18 S Main Street) or inside Symphony with featured guests, the Cedar it is to do the hard gap is by donating
the building behind the parking lot in the cold High School and Canyon View High School work that CCS does online at bit.ly/
weather months. Artwork, baked goods, crafts, symphonic bands. This is a free concert. Info: every day.” CCSBridgeTheGap.
custom semi-precious stone, costume jewelry, www.suu.edu/pva. Whether it’s a small,
Despite CCS’ growth
farm fresh produce, homemade brownies & and the continued one-time donation or
a recurring, monthly
candies, home style treats, homemade jams
& jellies, homeopathic items and 100% real
honey. Admission FREE.
TUESDAY, MARCH 23 and urgent need
for our services, donation, every
dollar means we are
our organization
SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET, (9AM TO 1PM), PUPPY DAY and other advocacy JEREMIAH, RUSTY AND KEVIN DAVIS, one step closer to
Saturdays @ IFA, 905 S Main. Good weather organizations OWNERS OF D & D VARIETY presenting a our goal. If you are
outside, bad weather inside. Farmers with nationwide are generous donation to CCS. unable to donate
vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, baked goods & facing severe budget at this time but
breads, meats, tamales, food vendors, hand- cuts for the second half of 2021 with even would still like to support our efforts, please
crafted items including soaps, lotions, jewelry, deeper cuts in the following year. Over 60% of share our message to friends and family
clothing, home décor and gifts for all ages. For Canyon Creek’s funding comes from federal members and follow us on social media @
info call (435) 463-3735. and state funding sources that are not funded ccreekservices to learn about other ways you
by taxpayer dollars. Victim of Crimes Act can help.” Individuals can also donate to CCS’
(VOCA) federal funding is supported by fines Bridge the Gap campaign by cash at 444 S
collected from convicted violent criminals as Main Street Suite #A4 or by mailing a check
reparations for victims which are distributed to this same address. If individuals have any
to nonprofit service providers like CCS questions about how they can support the
nationwide. Unfortunately, VOCA funds have Bridge the Gap campaign, they can contact
HISTORY (2010) VIRGIN GALACTIC'S been steadily decreasing for the past several development@canyoncreekservices.org or
SPACESHIPTWO "VSS Enterprise" is shown years due to fewer federal convictions and 435-867-9411 ext. 104.
to reporters from around the world on its the rise of non-prosecution agreements (also
known as plea deals). As of yet, no action CCS is are committed to serving every survivor
maiden flight from the Mojave Air and
has been taken at the federal level to find a who reaches out to them for support and
Spaceport in Mojave, California, United
States. SpaceShipTwo is designed to carry solution to this decreasing funding. Because continuing to work towards their vision of
"space tourists" with tickets costing $200,000 of this, we and our sister organizations across creating “Communities Free of Domestic
each, 65,000 would-be space tourists have the country will be severely impacted. Violence and Sexual Assault” through
applied for the first batch of 100 tickets. prevention. DnD Variety is proud to partner
CCS Executive Director Brant Wadsworth with Canyon Creek Services to help Bridge the
PAROWAN GAP SPRING EQUINOX TOUR (6PM) Sadly, in October (2014) it crashed during shared about these cuts, “The most direct Gap and support the vital work that they do in
@ Parowan Gap Petroglyphs. Free Interpretive a test flight killing one crew member impact will be fewer services available to our community.
tour of the ancient Native American solar and seriously injuring another. Not to be
calendar @7pm with a half-mile hike to the defeated, the latest SpaceShipTwo made
Equinox Sunset cairn, and (7:30pm) observation
of the spring equinox sunset down the middle
completed its maiden voyage from Spaceport
America on May 2, 2020.
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of Parowan Gap opening. Those attending are
encouraged to wear good walking shoes, dress
for cooler weather, and bring water to drink. Info:
Nancy Dalton (435) 463-3735. Directions: From
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
Cedar City – Go north on Main Street which will
become Hwy 130. Continue north for 13.5 miles CHEESESTEAK DAY
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From Parowan – Go north on Main Street to 400 Center (4th Wed) 162 S 300 W – (435) 586-7770.
North, turn west and drive under the interstate FREE for students K-5. Please call to confirm
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