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Romney offers
Stepping
measures to
health bill to
prevent future
formula crisis
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator
Mitt Romney (R-UT) offered several
back in
time
amendments to the Food and Drug
Administration Safety and Landmark
Advancements (FDASLA) Act—legis-
lation to be considered by the HELP
Committee tomorrow—which will
prevent a future infant formula crisis,
support the dietary supplements
industry in Utah, and advance more
options to lower drug prices. One of
Romney’s amendments to lower drug
prices has already been included in
the legislation, and he will push for
inclusion of other measures during
tomorrow’s markup.
“Utahns and Americans across
the country are strapped with
skyrocketing prescription drug costs,
and it is increasingly difficult for
them to receive the medicine they
need,” Senator Romney said. “We
must explore ways to lower costs for
medication and spur the research
and development of new drugs,
including finding ways for nonprofit
generic drug companies like Utah’s
Civica Rx to lower drug costs, address
shortages, and accelerate the devel-
opment of new drugs.
“Every member here understands
the effects that the recent Abbott
infant formula recall has had on
infants and families across the
country,” Romney continued. “The
stories of parents who worried about
whether they were going to be able
to safely feed their child are abso-
lutely heartbreaking. The FDA has a
responsibility to protect infant health
by ensuring they have access to safe
formula, and when crises arise, to
initiate contingency plans to mitigate
shortages that risk the lives of infants
across the nation.
“The dietary supplements
industry is a more than $7 billion
dollar industry in my state, having
flourished under policies championed
by the late Senator Hatch. This is a
vital economic driver and source
of good jobs in the state that helps
sustain our Utah-based suppliers
and manufacturers in raw materials,
technology, logistics, and service jobs
see formula » 2
story in life Courtesy SUu
2 Wednesday, June 22, 2022 news Iron County Today
formula Jacky Rosen (D-NV) to research
and hold public meetings to better
« Continued from page 1 understand the impact that nonprofit
generic drug companies have on
that support the dietary supplements lowering drug costs, addressing
industry. Like any new regulatory drug shortages, and accelerating the
policy, we must ensure a balance development of new drugs.
between government oversight and To Eliminate Supply Chain
burdensome, unnecessary require- Delays: An amendment to address
ments,” Romney concluded. the backlog of delayed FDA post mar-
ket inspections exacerbated by the
Romney measures being COVID-19 pandemic. This amend-
offered to the Food and Drug ment requires FDA to recognize
Administration Safety and routine post market inspections from
Landmark Advancements trusted partners like the European
(FDASLA) Act: Union, the United Kingdom, Australia,
To Prevent a Future Infant Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand,
Formula Crisis: An amendment Switzerland, and South Africa for
aimed at preventing a future formula five years. The amendment frees up
crisis by requiring that HHS provide FDA resources to focus on high risk
Congress notification within 24 hours facilities in China.
of initiating a voluntary or mandatory
recall, including an initial estimate Romney measure included
of the disruption in the domestic in the Food and Drug
production that could result from Administration Safety and
their actions, information on the risk Landmark Advancements
to human health, and when the FDA (FDASLA) Act:
was first made aware of the problem To Advance Options to
(Cosponsored by Senator Roger Lower Drug Prices: S. 4351,
Marshall (R-KS)). Additionally, an Enhanced Access to Affordable
amendment that would require HHS Medicines Act of 2022, eliminates
to give manufacturers concrete steps tactic for delaying generic compe-
getty images
to address deficiencies in their facil- tition by increasing the temporary
ities if they are impacted by a recall Supplements Industry: Seven as Congress looks to increase label change differences from 60
(Cosponsored by Senators Roger amendments to ensure dietary transparency. days to 90 days, and creates parity
Marshall (R-KS) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. supplements companies, an industry To Advance Options to in generic approvals between when
(R-LA)). vital to the state’s economy and Lower Drug Prices: Two bipar- a brand is off-patent and when its
To Support Utah’s Dietary health, can continue to thrive even tisan amendments with Senator patent is expiring.
Iron County Today news Wednesday, June 22, 2022 3
No-Kill Utah inches closer to its goal
from Michelle Sathe modest 0.7% since 2020, while of the animals entering Utah
Best Friends Animal Societ y 9.9% more dogs and cats entered shelters leave alive, either through
Utah shelters in 2021, compared adoption, being taken in by
KANAB — Best Friends Animal with 2020. The number of no-kill another animal group, or being
Society, a leading animal welfare shelters in Utah dropped nearly returned to their owners. In the
organization, today released its 3% and the number of no-kill case of community cats, lives are
sixth annual pet lifesaving dataset, counties dropped by more than saved by cats being returned to
which gives a national overview of 4%. Nearly 60 more animals were where they were found, through
the number of dogs and cats that killed in 2021 in Utah shelters, than Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return
enter and exit shelters in a given in 2020. (TNVR).
year. Individuals can help support Much progress has been
Best Friends measures shelter local lifesaving by choosing to made since the original coalition
lifesaving with a metric called adopt from a shelter or rescue (formerly called the No More
“save rate.” A 90% save rate is the group, spay or neuter their pets, Homeless Pets in Utah Coalition)
nationally recognized benchmark foster, volunteer, donate, and was formed in 2000. At that time
to be considered “no-kill.” (The support and advocate for com- nearly 38,000 healthy and adopt-
remaining 10 percent, or less, munity cats through trap-neu- able animals were being killed
typically are humanely euthanized ter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) and in Utah every year. Today that
for severe, untreatable medical shelter-run TNVR programming. number is down to an estimated
or behavioral issues, rather than The pet lifesaving dashboard, 886 animals.
Courtesy Best Friends Animal Shelter
killing for lack of space.) launched in 2019, is a ground- After years of working together
In 2021, 49,187 dogs and cats breaking tool that provides local toward this goal, it is finally within
entered Utah shelters and 43,572 communities, individuals and reach, and we ask Utahns to do
were saved, giving the state an policy makers with critical data their part to maintain momentum
aggregate save rate of 88.6%. so that they can take collective and make lifesaving choices for
In the same year, 67% of state responsibility for what happens pets. Together, we will make Utah
shelters measured above the to pets in their community, and no-kill.
90% benchmark. Those that better support their local shelters.
were below it needed to save 886 View Utah’s state and local The national outlook
more healthy or treatable animals progress and learn how to get The data showed that nation-
to make Utah no-kill (a state is involved here. ally for the first time in five years,
considered to be no-kill when U.S. shelter systems are seeing a
every brick-and-mortar shelter What is No-Kill Utah setback in lifesaving. In 2021, the
serving and/or located within the (NKUT)? number of dogs and cats killed
state has a save rate of 90% or A coalition of 62 municipal for reasons other than severe
higher). Based on 2021 data, 41 of shelters and animal welfare orga- medical or behavioral issues that
Utah’s 61 shelters were no-kill. nizations joined together since could not be rehabilitated in U.S.
By comparison, in 2020, 44,767 2014 to form the NKUT initiative, shelters increased from 347,000 to
dogs and cats entered Utah shel- led by Best Friends Animal Society, 355,000 and was especially stark
ters and 43,572 were saved, giving to work together with passionate when compared to the dramatic
the state an aggregate save rate of individuals to end the killing of lifesaving efforts seen throughout
87.3%. At the time, an estimated dogs and cats in Utah shelters, to the previous year. The reasons
70% of state shelters measured make Utah a no-kill state. were partly due to staffing short-
above the 90% benchmark. Those The NKUT Coalition is working ages that limited hours, decreased
that were below it needed to save to ensure that every shelter and in-person volunteers, reduced
an estimated 829 more healthy or community reaches the threshold adoption events and pet care
treatable animals. 90 percent save rate individually,
The save rate rose by a which means at least 90 percent see no-kill » 7
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opinion
From the Editor quote
of the
Gold Mettle week
"Don’t be
C ongratulations to each athlete who
competed in this year’s Utah Summer
Games. Whatever challenges you had
to face and whatever place you came in, your
afraid to take
a big leap…
you can’t
golden mettle is more important than any gold cross a chasm
medal. Because the discipline and drive you
acquired during your training will help you
in two small
succeed on every other track, field, stadium and jumps."
study of your life.
You not only paid the cost to compete, you David Lloyd
paid the price to become a true competitor. And George
you may not have the hardware to show for it,
but you’ve got the heart to prove it.
From now on, when doubt, discouragement,
even despair try to meddle with your mettle,
just remember that you are
We the tribes cyclops
a champion. Don’t worry
about the competition,
complements, or even
the completion…focus
on being and becoming Bryan Gray is a syndicated contributor and not an
your best. employee. His opinions are solely his own and not
That doesn’t mean those of the Editor or Iron County Today.
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Managing Editor knocked down, or trip and usually a truck – with a vinyl message on the problem. “We can’t find workers to build homes,” he
fall down—it means you’re back window proclaiming “We the People”, a said. “I bought my current house five years ago for
going to keep getting back up. Not because political stance suggesting that the urban-educated $230,000; today the house is worth almost $600,000.
you’ve got your eyes on the prize or the praise, are enemies of the “common man”. It is another It’s crazy, but housing is scarce.”
but because you strive to do your best no indication that Americans are sadly separating them- His wife has a part-time job, but her earnings
matter the test. selves into tribes rather than people with differing go to the expenses associated with their daughter’s
No matter the terrain, sunshine or rain, you ideas attempting to solve similar problems. “comp” softball team. “I figure it costs about $7,000
will keep investing, improving, embracing and Last week I attended a sporting event where I each year, but so far I don’t mind it as long as she
enjoying each race set before you. was seated next to a man whose appearance was a takes it seriously. Hey, money spent on keeping a
common man stereotype. A large muscular, tattooed child active and involved is money well-spent as far
worker, he looked like the kind of guy who could hurt as I’m concerned.”
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own oil changes and know how to change a tire!” He Biden who is too old and not up for the job. The
laughed.) Republicans only care about their rich cronies while
The “city folk”, he said, don’t understand the the Democrats are all focused on climate change. The
Word of the week challenges he and his neighbors face. Of course, some
were the same.
country is going to hell in a handbasket and neither
of the two parties understand how to stop it.”
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hour starting to any 18-year-old willing to learn the on his truck. But I do know he is exactly the type of
Something that produces movement. oil fields, but we can’t get any interest. They all want American we need to converse with if we are to reach
The Utah Summer Games brought a lot of kin and to play video games and take classes in technology – a consensus in the country’s direction and future.
kinetic energy to our community. May we each keep and most don’t want to stay where they grew up.” If you asked him, he would probably even bring the
competing for our own health and happiness. The housing crunch is also not just an urban beer too.
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opinion
In defense of to the Editor
“The State” The truth about the new
county prison
by Kerry Carpenter It seems that many politicians just
For Iron Count y Today
cannot tell the truth. This applies nation-
I
ally, in the states and in local governments.
recently took the opportunity to attend a Iron County and the sheriff want a new
Planning Commission meeting in my home com- “prison”. Beaver’s prison only needed 5
munity of Enoch. On the agenda was a proposed acres plus an additional 5 acres for expan-
ordinance revision related to water. Always a hot sion. Iron County wants 40 acres! Wonder
topic. As the public comment portion of the meeting why? What is the truth?
unfolded, it became clear that the issues at hand The County’s estimate for the building
were driven by two forces: drought and the recently is $50 to $70 million. Of course the design
adopted Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) for is an elaborate “three spoke design with
the Cedar City Valley. pods out at the ends of the spokes. They
Nobody needed to be told about the drought. don’t want a conventional building, that
However, it became apparent that there was a wouldn’t be modern and elaborate enough
significant lack of clarity regarding the GMP. Although or cost enough. Then there is the land
a helpful discussion ensued on that topic, the point cost which is plenty high because the land
I wish to address came up in comments as to the is zoned for single family residences and
reason there is even a need for a GMP, namely, the utilities and streets are nearby.
over-allocation of water rights relative to the avail- It seems rather insane to pursue this
able “wet water” in the Cedar City Valley aquifers. project when inflation is at a 40 year high.
In the comments that followed, a legitimately They reportedly have $5 million and plan
aggrieved citizen said something like this (paraphras- to borrow the balance. The Fed rate now
ing only lightly): “It was the state that over-allocated exceeds 6%. I am pretty sure that the final
the water rights and created this problem. The state cost, being a government project could
ought to just buy back the rights that are going to be inflate to $100 million; especially by the
taken away.” This involved citizen (and friend) was time the project could go to bid. Guess
not the first I’ve heard offer that suggestion. That is who actually gets to pay the bill.
the idea I want to address. Cedar City residents take note: 1) Why
First, a full disclosure: I am a retired should Cedar City sacrifice their tax base
op/ employee of the state of Utah. I worked
with the Office of the State Engineer
of single family homes, with the County
paying no tax to the City? 2) Why should
Ed (a.k.a., Division of Water Rights) for
over 25 years. So, I may be a bit sensi-
tive, even defensive, and less than fully
Cedar City sacrifice their culinary water
supply for the County? 3) Why should the
City maintain the infrastructure for the
objective. On the other hand, I believe I can County? Cedar City residents contact your
offer a perspective that can be useful to my fellow Mayor and Council; this should not be the
citizens whenever we talk about “The State.” residents and businesses sacrifices! This
What – or who – is this amorphous but ubiqui- area would be dead forever with a prison
tous entity we call “The State”? In the present case, for a neighbor.
when someone mentions The State, they are usually
thinking about one particular agency, the Division of Allen Nielsen, Summit, Utah
Water Rights, or maybe even one particular indi-
vidual, the State Engineer. There is no question, that
agency and its head, the State Engineer, had (has)
some culpability in the creation of the problem we’re
presently facing with declining water levels in the
aquifer system underlying the Cedar City Valley. But
there’s more to it, a lot more.
The Valley’s water problem is not new. It began
80 to 90 years ago when there was limited scientific
understanding of the groundwater resource in the
Cedar City Valley – or anywhere else, for that matter.
Further, the fact that we had this problem has been
recognized for 60 to 70 years, if not more. So, why
are we now suddenly faced with this crisis requiring
draconian measures to resolve?
Just as is true today, back when the seeds of the
problem were planted, the State Engineer’s office
didn’t operate in a political vacuum. There was also
a state legislature, charged with doing the will of
the people, enacting laws which executive-branch
agencies were sworn to faithfully uphold, execute
and enforce. Then, as now, the members of the state
legislature detected the will of the people through the
efforts and messages of special interest groups. They
conducted themselves accordingly.
US Civics 101: The authority and power of The
see state » 7
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Iron County Actions as
Water Stewards
simple as
turning off the
faucet while
brushing teeth
or shaving add
up and help
residents water
from Ashley Langston check. Water checks are a service less.
for iron county today
of the Central Iron County Water
Conservancy District and Utah
Q & A with Paul Monroe State University Extension and can
be scheduled at www.cicwcd.org/
Get to Know Your H2O: Central Iron water-wise-landscaping.
County Water Conservancy District The Utah Division of Water
appreciates questions submitted by Resources provides a weekly lawn
community members about the Pine watering guide, which currently
Valley Water Supply Project and recommends those in Iron County
other local water needs. As part of water three times per week, and each
its role as steward of water in Cedar watering should apply a half inch of
Valley, the District is working with a water. The time that takes depends
group of experts, community members on the type of sprinkler heads being
and elected officials to help prepare used and the distance they have to
viable solutions for the future and to cover.
respond to community questions and If our area receives rain, sprin-
concerns about emergent water issues. klers can be turned off. A smart Courtesy CICWCD
sprinkler controller can do this
This week’s question from automatically, and rebates for
the community is answered such controllers are offered
by Paul Monroe, General by the state. More informa-
Manager of the Central tion is available through
Iron County Water www.utahwatersavers.
Conservancy District. com. Sprinkler systems
should also be regularly
Question: If residents monitored to watch for
want to conserve malfunctioning valves, broken
water during the current sprinkler heads or pipes, water
drought, what are some spraying sidewalks or driveways, and
simple ways to make a inefficient watering patterns.
difference? Raising lawn mowers to a cutting
A: The most important first step to level of three inches is healthier for
water conservation is to be aware your lawn and encourages grass to
of your water use and have a desire develop deeper roots.
to conserve. Actions as simple as Those who would like to swap out
turning off the faucet while brushing their lawns for a more diverse and
teeth or shaving add up and make a water-wise landscape are encouraged
difference. to take the Localscapes course.
Shortening showers, fixing Information can be found at www.
toilet leaks or dripping faucets, and cicwcd.org/localscapes.
only running washing machines or
dishwashers when they are full are
other small changes that save water. For reliable information on the
For both conservation and Pine Valley Water Supply Project
overall lawn health, residents can specifically and the Cedar Valley’s
ensure they are not overwatering water situation in general, please visit
their turf by scheduling a free water www.cicwcd.org.
Courtesy CICWCD
Rep. Stewart joins school security bill
WASHINGTON — This month, prevent these tragedies. There are that protect our children and foster leadership on this issue,” said Rep.
Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) co-spon- hundreds of billions of dollars still safe learning environments. Congress Diaz-Balart.
sored Rep. Burgess Owens’s (R-UT) unspent from the American Rescue should act quickly to pass this com- The bill is co-sponsored by Reps.
Securing Our Students Act. This Plan, and the most vulnerable in our monsense school safety legislation Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Mike Bost (IL-
legislation would redirect unused society need enhanced security. This to immediately help schools prevent 12), Jerry Carl (AL-01), Dan Crenshaw
American Rescue Plan funding to legislation is a significant step toward future acts of senseless violence.” (TX-02), Neal Dunn (FL-02), Pat
help identify and implement evi- better protecting America’s children, “Enhancing school safety mea- Fallon (TX-04), Carlos Gimenez
dence-based school safety measures. and it’s one Congress must take.” sures must be at the forefront of our (FL-26), Glenn Grothman (WI-06),
Of the $122 billion appropriated to “I’m thrilled to announce 24 priorities in Congress. I am proud Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Bill Huizenga
America’s K-12 schools in last year’s new co-sponsors of the Supporting to join my colleagues in this crucial (MI-02), Chris Jacobs (NY-27),
$1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, Our Students Act,” said Rep. bill that would allow school districts Robert Latta (OH-05), Jake LaTurner
93% remains unspent. Owens. “From threat prevention and non-public schools to utilize (KS-02), Julia Letlow (LA-05), Peter
“There may not be a cure-all to classroom protection, my bill funds already allocated by Congress Meijer (MI-03), Markwayne Mullin
solution to the heartbreaking issue green lights untouched funding for school hardening measures and (OK-02), Maria Salazar (FL-27), Pete
of mass shootings in our country,” from the American Rescue Plan to mental health services to support Stauber (MN-08), Greg Steube (FL-
said Rep. Stewart. “But there are help America’s schools implement students and the community. I 17), GT Thompson (PA-15), and Tom
absolutely steps we can take to help evidence-driven safety measures commend Congressman Owens’ Tiffany (WI-07).
Iron County Today news Wednesday, June 22, 2022 7
state “‘We, the tax dollars contributed by
the larger citizenry of Utah to no-kill analysis, and technology
development. The dataset is
« Continued from page 5
people,’ bail out the troubled citizens
of this valley. Stated in those
« Continued from page 3 the most comprehensive on
U.S. sheltered animals, and
State derive solely from the have ways terms, does that sound right? support. As overall lifesaving is based on data collected
will of the people to grant that
authority and power. Special of making And the Cedar City Valley is
only one of several valleys
stalls, Best Friends’ data
shows the animal shelter
directly from shelters,
state and local coalitions,
interest groups have a bad
name with many of us, but the our will facing this trial. There is no
easy or painless solution to
crisis in America growing
with increasing intakes and
government websites, and
FOIA requests. From this,
truth is, they are us. Every one
of us is a member of several
known, our our dilemma. That tooth has
simply got to come out. There
waning adoptions.
“The responsibility of
94% of the animal intake in
U.S. shelters is known, 6% is
such groups based on our age, voice heard, are, however, a few things we saving pets’ lives should estimated.
gender, occupation, hobbies,
race, ethnicity, family com- especially can do to make sure the job is
done right.
not rest solely on shelters
and those in animal welfare,
position, and on and on. Not
all such groups organize and through our It is incumbent on each
citizen to first be informed
but on entire communities
including community mem-
Best Friends Animal Society
is the leading animal welfare
actively lobby legislators, but
“We, the people,” have ways of
spending about the problem and about
the proposed solution, the
bers, government leaders,
shelters and other animal
organization working to end
habits and
the killing of dogs and cats in
making our will known, our GMP. Then, act in good faith to welfare groups,” said Julie America’s shelters by 2025.
voice heard, especially through
our spending habits and our our voting select, elect and support rep-
resentatives to state and local
Castle, CEO of Best Friends
Animal Society. “Through
Founded in 1984, Best Friends
is a pioneer in the no-kill
voting habits.
Any legislator (or city or habits.” government who are com-
mitted to achieving wise and
collaboration and commu-
nity involvement, this model
movement and has helped
reduce the number of animals
county official) who wants to feasible results. Run for office provides better support for killed in shelters from an
future. Sometimes scientifi-
remain in office will pay atten- yourself, if you’re confident of pet owners, efficiency in estimated 17 million per year to
cally ignorant or shortsighted,
tion. So, who were the special your grasp of the facts and the shelters, and more lifesaving around 355,000. Best Friends
sure, but they were not
interest groups influencing soundness of your solutions. outcomes for pets. When runs lifesaving programs
malicious nor stupid. Perhaps
The State back then and since But, always, always, be a part a community supports its across the country, as well
at times some were selfish
then, when the duly enacted of that force that assures The shelter’s critical needs, we as the nation’s largest no-kill
and dishonest. Why would we
and dutifully administered State does hear the voice and see dramatic results.” animal sanctuary. Working
expect otherwise? But most
statutes and policies allowed know the will of the people. For the past six years, collaboratively with a network
were good and decent, looking
our present problem to take Otherwise, it is rank hypocrisy Best Friends has spear- of more than 3,700 animal
to create better communities
root, grow and fester? Well, to complain or criticize those headed a one-of-a-kind welfare and shelter partners,
and thriving economies
largely the same ones we see who are sincerely doing their extensive data collection and community members
for themselves and their
in our communities now. They best to create and preserve a process that involved coor- nationwide, Best Friends is
descendants.
were women and men (many viable and prosperous future dinated outreach to every working to Save Them All®.
Just as I believe most
returning from war) seeking for ourselves and future shelter in America followed For more information, visit
of our citizens are today.
employment and investment generations. by additional research, data bestfriends.org.
Politics is an ofttimes corrupt
opportunities to remain in
enterprise, but it is certainly
their hometowns, to house,
a team sport. It has been said
feed and raise their families.
that the people in a democ-
Some bought land and filed
racy get exactly the kind of
to appropriate water to make
government they deserve. I
it productive. Others were
am not so naïve as to believe
business owners and entre-
that every citizen’s voice is
preneurs creating commercial
equally heard or heeded, but
enterprises, needing custom-
I firmly believe that, at least
ers with money to spend on
on a state and local level, the
their products and services.
voice and will of the people
They were banks looking for
have been and will continue
opportunities to invest their
to be the master of The State.
customers’ money in these
In a very real sense, we are
growing farms and communi-
The State, then and now. It
ties. They were city and county
is neither wise nor useful to
government officials charged
blame or demonize The State
with knowing and meeting
in our efforts to resolve the
the needs and desires of the
groundwater problem in the
citizens they were elected to
Cedar City Valley. Nor is it wise
serve.
or useful to expect The State
Eighty or 90 years ago,
to absolve our generation of
irrigation agriculture was
the consequences of mistakes
the backbone of the local
made by our ancestors.
economy, water the life blood.
The suggestion that The
“Sustainability” may have been
State should “buy back” the
a foreign term, but “steward-
wrongly-allocated water
ship” was not. Those people
rights in the Cedar City Valley
were not heedless of the
is really a proposal to use the
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.
JUNE 14 Jerry Azule JUNE 16
Cedar City, UT
Makaila A Teo Intoxication Teddy R Hogan
Cedar City, UT Cedar City, UT
Assault JUNE 15 Fail to Remain at Accident
(Damage Only)
Charles C Comeford Zorn D Hospodarsky
Cedar City, UT
Stalking Cedar City, UT
Assault
showcase
8 Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Arts + Entertainment in Iron County
Local photographer, artist displays
decades of creativity
from Rick Bishop artwork (photos and pen/ink draw-
For Iron Count y Today ings) includes 49 selected pieces from
his travels to Alaska, Iceland and 17
Local photographer and artist, years of exploration of the mountains
Rick Bishop, creates with the motto above Cedar City. He even made most
“There’s a story with every photo.” of the frames himself from many
He is currently sharing some of his different types of wood. His collection
collected works at the Cedar City also includes wonderful works from his
Offices building (10 S Main). Bishop’s late father, Jerald Bishop. This creative
unique exhibit of wildlife and scenery exhibit will run until the end of June.
With custom
built frames
and a spirit of
adventure, each
photo tells a
story.
photos courtesy rick bishopIron County Today showcase Wednesday, June 22, 2022 9
Jean Valjean
Festival City
Farmers Market
is back!
by Mary Anne Andersen
Cedar Cit y Arts Council
T o start with, it was a perfect early
summer morning—cool but not chilly,
sunny, and just imagine: no wind. My
schedule for the day was favorable, so I was
able to go to the farmers market next to the
from Utah Shakespeare Festival
For Iron Count y Today
J. Michael Bailey, who
played Jean Valjean in the Utah
winery and really take my time. I wasn’t two Shakespeare Festival’s production
steps inside the space when I stopped and of Les Misérables in 2012, is returning
talked to a very nice gentleman named Colin. this summer to play the equally
And good for me, he is a repairman of antique powerful role of Sweeney in the
clocks. And since I have one of those that is not Stephen Sondheim musical Sweeney
currently working, plus several other chiming Todd.
clocks in my home, I soon found myself with “I am excited to welcome J.
an appointment in two days’ time. Amazing. Michael Bailey back to the Festival,”
Next to him was a younger man selling said Executive Producer Frank Mack.
sourdough bread, which I love. When I said so, “He is a great Utah-based performer
he asked if I would like a sample and I said yes. and I am thrilled our audiences will
So he handed me one—with his hands. I said get to see his great artistry on the
thanks, made my down the row, and dropped Festival stage again.”
it in the first trash can I saw. (There aren’t “I am absolutely thrilled to be
enough of those, by the way). He was young, back at the Festival!” Bailey said. “It
but not a teenager. Not with your hands, sir. is my favorite place on the planet
There were vendors lined to perform—the outside venue,
on both sides of a narrow the talented acting company and
walk under shade most artistic teams—I just can’t get
of the time, and there enough of it.”
were artisans of Besides his critically-acclaimed
every kind. I picked role as Valjean in Les Misérables,
up a wallet at the he has appeared at the Festival in
leather goods table Hamlet, Macbeth, The Secret Garden,
and pretended to Foxfire, and Great Expectations. He
look closely at it, but has also appeared at numerous
mostly, I just wanted to other theatres throughout the
smell that wonderful United States and Canada, including
leather-goods smell. A darling child in an Anne Pioneer Theatre Company, Encore
of Green Gables dress, yellow straw hat, and South Bay, Sundance Theatre, Salt
golden braids was helping her mother sell Lake Acting Company, Encore
handmade soap. Painters of all styles—car- Musical Theatre Company, West
toons, mini-landscapes, abstract swirls of Valley Arts, Utah Musical Theatre,
color—smiled at me expectantly as I went by. and Tuacahn Amphitheatre. He is
And the jewelry! Handmade plastic brace- also a singer-songwriter with three
lets up to beautiful necklaces and earrings. studio albums and the original
I was especially interested in the Native cast recording for White Chapel the
American turquoise creations. She gets her Musical as Jack the Ripper.
stone from Arizona and showed me some that “I am very grateful to be here
was of many colors. Her things were not cheap, and for the trust Frank and the rest
nor should they have been. of the administrative and directing
I made my way back to the food area and team have put in me,” said Bailey.
could have shopped for the week: homemade “Sweeney is a bear of a show but the
soups, quiche, and breads of every delicious Festival production is going to be
kind—banana bread, sourdough, whole wheat something else. The talent is huge!
or white. Cinnamon rolls that would have I am so blessed to be back here
taken me several days to eat, and one cookie performing a role I love with people
that weighed eight ounces, I bet. It had pieces I love even more.”
of Oreo, nuts, and dried strawberries in it. I The 2022 season of the Utah
was a little dubious about it, actually. But I Shakespeare Festival runs from
could have bought just your average chocolate June 20 to October 8 and includes J. Michael
chip cookie, too. And of course lots of home- All’s Well That Ends Well, Sweeney Bailey (Jean
grown produce was piled on the tables. Todd, King Lear, The Sound of Music, Valjean in 2012),
You may notice I haven’t bought anything, Trouble in Mind, Clue, The Tempest, returns as a Festival
yet. I take a set amount of cash with me when and Thurgood, as well as all the favorite to play the
infamous Sweeney
I go, so I have to choose carefully. I ended up experiences surrounding the plays, Todd.
with a beautiful loaf of honey whole wheat such as The Greenshow, seminars,
bread and a small basket of blueberries. The orientations, and Repertory Magic.
lady who sold me the bread says she sells out Tickets and information are
more often than not. Her lucky neighbors get available by calling 800-PLAYTIX or
the few things she might carry back home. going online to bard.org.
I spent the $2.00 left in pocket on a tomato
plant on my way out.
A perfectly lovely morning! courtesy utah shakespearre festival10 Wednesday, June 22, 2022 showcase Iron County Today
Final Friday Art Walks return to Cedar City
by Sara Penny wide by 6 feet high.
For Iron Count y Today For updates about featured artists
and musicians visit the Cedar City
Final Friday Art Walks start on Art Walk Facebook page at https://
June 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. Live music www.facebook.com/Cedar-City-Art-
and art extend from Artisans Gallery Walk-488202448044670. Remember
to the Southern Utah Museum of Art. to save the dates for the later Final
These free public events, held on the Friday Art Walks from July through
last Friday of each month (June, July, September. Celebrate our city’s arts
August) are designed for the entire and culture this summer by bringing
family and is sponsored by the Cedar your family and friends to the Art
City Arts Council. Walk; we hope to see you there!
Musicians will include Coyote
Bluegrass, Roice Nelson, the band June 24 Music:
Runaway Fire, guitarists Jon Yerby @ The Green, lawn at the corner of
and Peter Buis plus duo Stan and 100 South Center
Lindsay Szczesny. Two spots are open. »»5 to 6 Coyote Bluegrass Duo
To be added to the schedule contact »»6 to 7 Roice Nelson, vocal and guitar
cedarcityartscouncil@gmail.com. »»7 to 8 OPEN
Visual artists include Teri @ Stone Path, 150 West Center
McHale, Frank & Maryliz Harris, Larry »»5 to 6 OPEN
Laskowski, Hanna Dawson, Joey »»6 to 7 Stan and Lindsay Szczesny
Favino, Kimber Gardner, and many @ SUMA Plaza
others. Exhibits will be at the corner »»5 to 6 p.m. Runaway Fire
of 100 West Center, at Stone Path, »»6 to 6:45 p.m. Peter Buis, guitar
and at the Johnson Center (59 N. 100 @ IG Winery
West). Artisans Gallery will be open »»6 to 8:00 p.m. Jon Yerby, guitar
as well as the Southern Utah Museum @ Johnson Center
of Art. »»5 to 6 West African Rhythms with
At IG Winery you can see Tyler Braun.
“Shimmer”, the new "Siren of the »»6 to 7 Acoustic Guitar by Randy
Vineyard" installation. The sculpture Johnson
was created by Jacob Dean and is »»7 to 8 West African Rhythms with
welded steel. The piece sits 10 feet Tyler Braun photos Courtesy CC Arts Councillife
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 11
Community + Personal Interest in Iron County
Following footsteps
(Above) The
Eagle's Nest -
Hitler's Mountaintop
fortress and the Berlin
Cathedral (Below) are
two stops on the
WWII storied tour.
photos Courtesy SUU
Experience the History of WWII on SUU’s
Fortress Europe Final Victory Tour
from Susie Knudsen follow in the footsteps of history by of exploring with a local
For Iron Count y Today tracing the Allied advance through guide to avoid the stress
Austria and Germany and the conclu- of planning itineraries or
Adults who love to travel and sion of WWII September 11-20, 2022. negotiating travel logistics.
enjoy history are invited to join “During our visit, we’ll complete After meeting up with trip leaders
Southern Utah University Community the storied service of the 101st and other community members in residence of most German kings. It was
On The Go global travel program Airborne - 506th P.I.R., Easy Company Salzburg, Germany, you’ll continue here the Nazi Party saw the perfect
for the Fortress Europe - The Final “Band of Brothers” and the capture on to Munich, the capital of Bavaria stage for their fanatical party rallies,
Victory tour. With expert trip leaders of the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s mountain and location of Adolph Hitler’s first and after WWII, was chosen as the site
former Southern Utah University top fortress,” said Pollock. concentration camp, the infamous of the war crimes tribunal, now known
(SUU) President Scott Wyatt, former The Fortress Europe - The Final Dachau. as the Nuremberg Trials. While in
SUU Board of Trustees Chair Gayle Victory trip leaders have both edu- Next, you’ll travel to Nuremberg, a Nuremburg, you will visit the infamous
Pollock and SUU Professor of Library cational backgrounds and extensive city that for centuries was considered Nazi propaganda stadium location and
& Information Science Richard historic travel experience in Europe. the undeclared capital of the Holy
Saunders, you can visit Europe and You will also have the added benefit Roman Empire and the preferred see fortress europe » 1712 Wednesday, June 22, 2022 life Iron County Today
Pink Tea plans calendar
fun-filled afternoon ongoing opportunities
fundraiser Government Classes, Clubs
& Activities
Hope for Today (Family Groups)
Thurs, 6 pm • (435) 559-3333
Motivational Mondays
Mon, 6:30-7 pm • Cedar Yoga Space
(736 N Main, North Entrance).
by Rachelle Hughes Cedar City Council Alzheimer's Caregiver New and fun way to add a
Wed (except 5th), 5:30 pm • City Online Meetings: 2nd Fri, 5:30
Adult Barre/Modern
Dance positive mindset and experience
For Iron Count y Today Hall, 10 N. Main St (435) 586-2950 pm, 4th Mon, 5:30 pm • RSVP to Cognomovement. Leave feeling
mjmiller@alz.org or (435) 238-4998 Wed, 11 am-noon, Spirit Wellness more balanced, energized, and
Enoch City Council x8773 Club, 1615 N Main, Cedar City •
motivated to live your best life. No
The Cedar City community has rallied 1st & 3rd Wed, 6 pm • City Hall, 900 All levels, Free to members, or $8
mat needed. $12 drop in/first time
together again to create an exciting Pink Tea E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119 Alzheimer's/Dementia drop-in fee.
to studio is Free. 541-291-7856.
experience Saturday, June 25th from 2- 3:30 Tues, 5:30-6:30 pm • Cedar Library Arthritis Foundations
Enoch Planning (303 N 100 E). Learn about/access Rock Club
p.m. at the Southern Utah University Ballroom Commission Exercise
resources, connect with others 1st Thurs, 6 pm • Gateway Academy,
2nd & 4th Tues, 5:30 pm • City Hall, Time TBA, Cedar Senior Center, 489
for an afternoon fundraiser for Camp Kesem. 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119
for support. Contact Lauren Willie E 200 S • 435-586-0832. FREE. Trained 201 W Thoroughbred Way, Enoch.
435-359-4819, lewillie@alz.org for Learn about geology, find gems,
Pink tickets are $50 with tables of 10 for info and Zoom link.
instructors. Range-of-motion
fossils and minerals. Learn to
Iron County Commission exercises, endurance-building
$450. Tickets may be purchased online at 2nd & 4th Mon, 9 am • Commission activities, relaxation techniques, cut and polish and make jewelry.
ARP—Addiction southernutahrockclub.org
powerinpink-ironcounty.com. Some tickets will Chambers, 68 S 100 E, Parowan
Recovery and health education topics.
be available at the door but space is limited. Iron County Democrats 1st Wed, 7 pm • Parowan Seminary Book Club Senior Yoga Classes
Mon, 10-11 am & Wed, 1-2 pm •
Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in 3rd Sat, 9-10:30 am • Pastry Pub, 86 building, Main & 300 N, Parowan 2nd Thurs, 6 pm • Cedar Library 303
Cedar City Senior Center (489 E 200
W Center, Cedar City Sun 7:30 pm • 85 N 600 W, Cedar N 100 E.
their best afternoon tea party attire and most City, Rm. 102 – LDS bldg. Back S). Easy to do. Please bring own
extravagant hats. Hat prizes will be awarded Iron County Republican entrance. 435-218-9578
Boy Scout Troop 1848 mat. (435) 586-0832
Women 5th–17 yrs • Thurs 6:30 pm • Old
Sewing Group
for Most Outrageous, Most Creative, Most 3rd Wed, 11:30 am. Caregivers School Library, upstairs, west door,
Whimsical and the Overall Winner. The Pink Tickets $20, https://www. next to Enoch City Business office. Wed 9-2:30 pm • Cedar Senior
1st Tues, Noon • Five County Center (489 E 200 S). Bring machine,
ironcountyrepublicanwomen.com Text Bryan Fanton 435-327-1214
Tea will also have hats available to rent and Aging Offices, 585 N Main, Ste. 1, cord, projects, supplies. No fees. All
Parowan City Council Cedar City Cedar Chest Quilters’
purchase. Guild
abilities welcome. Annie Anzalone
2nd & 4th Thurs, 6 pm • City Hall, 35 Celebrate Recovery (702) 232-0063.
“We have a delightful menu, a beautiful E 100 N • (435) 477-3331 Thurs, 10 am • Cedar Senior
program and fun activities including a fancy (Christian 12-Step) Wed 6:30 pm
Center, 489 E 200 S. Projects for Southern Utah
• True Life Center, 2111 N Main, all abilities. Block of the Month. Woodturners
Service groups Cedar. Through Christ we can be Make friends, improve skills & 2nd Sat, 9 am, Cedar High School
victorious over any hurts, habits, have fun. Visitors welcome. Info: wood shop, 703 W 600 S.
American Legion Post 74 hang-ups (Phil. 4:13) • Jeff J 801- Ms. Ronnie Badgett. 435-477-2243.
2nd Mon, 6pm, Cedar Library, 303
638-1800, Gary D. 702-303-5662. cedarchestquiltersguild.org StrongBoard Classes
N 100 E. Veterans invited to learn M-W-Fri, 9 am • IFS Studio, 2390
Helproom Cedar City ESL UT-56 #9, Cedar City. Improve core
about benefits, opportunities and
fellowship. Honor Guard provides Fri, 2-3 pm • Free online support Wed, 7 pm • Free tutoring for strength, balance, stability. All
military honors at Veterans funerals. group for survivors of Domestic English as 2nd Language. Cedar City fitness levels welcome. Class size
• Post Commander Darrin Duncan Violence, Sexual Assault. Safe to Library (303 N 100 E). limited to 8. Call (661) 436-0259 to
(435) 704-1466. communicate, feel supported, register/reserve your spot.
share perspectives on healing, Cedar City Toastmasters
Bikers Against Child recovery. Join: affiliate.rainn.org/ Thurs, 7 am • IHOP, 980 W. 200 N. Tae Kwon Do Class
Abuse helproom/canyoncreekservices. Find your voice, shape your future. Wed, 7-8:30 pm • Cedar City Aquatic
1st Thurs 7 pm • Courtyard Marriott, Be the leader & speaker you want to Center, 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. $25/
1294 S Interstate Dr (Cedar Breaks Multiple Sclerosis be. (603) 731-0116 mo., ages 5+, any experience level
Conference Room) 3rd Thurs, 6-8 pm • Cedar Visitor’s Cedar Professionals (435) 865-9223. Helps benefit Canyon
Center, 581 N Main. Caregivers Creek Crisis Center.
Elks Lodge #1556 and those with MS
Tues, 7:30 am • Springhill
111 E Freedom Blvd. Cedar City, (435) Suites, 1477 S Highway 91, Cedar Tai Chi For Health
586-8332 Narcotics Anonymous City. Organization of business Wed & Fri, 9:30-10:30 am • Cedar
people. Stimulate business Senior Center, 489 E 200 S. FREE
Lion’s Club www.nasouthernutah.org through exchange of ideas,
• (435) 635-9603 low-impact, health benefitting
Tues, 12 pm • Call Pres. Roger Shurtz information, referrals. visit www.
KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek Seniors. Helps coordination, balance,
for mtg. info. Everyone welcome! cedarprofessionals.org
flexibility, more. Maria Bailey,
(435) 590-2896 Dr, Cedar City) unless otherwise
listed Cedar Radio Control Club 435-673-3548 x103. Pre-registration not
Marine Corps League 4th Thurs, 7 pm • Cedar City Library, required. Space limited.
Basic Text Study • Mon, 8 pm
Detachment 1315, 2nd Wed, 6 pm 303 N 100 E. Take Action for Freedom
Elks Lodge, 111 E 200 N, Cedar City. Just for Today • Wed, 8 pm
Hope Without Dope • Thurs, 8 pm Color Country Pickleball Wed, 7 pm • Stahli West 600 N.
Rotary Club Live and Let Live • Fri, 8 pm M-F, 7-10 am • 155 E 400 S (Cedar Airport Road, Cedar • Preserve
Tues, 12:15 • Southwest Tech, 757 W Stake Ctr), Paddles & balls supplied. Constitution, Republic, voting laws,
Candle Light Mtg • Sat, 9:30 pm (435) 586-6345 medical freedom, education, 1st &
800 S, Cedar City • (435) 233-0244
Courtesy Rachelle Hughes (Small room) 2nd Amendment Rights, ed. on CRT
Women Only • Sun, 11 am Color Country Winds & boarder illegal immigration, local/
hat contest and live and silent auctions Support Groups Dopeless Hope Fiends • Sun, 8 Wed • Come brush up on your band county/state Legislature
pm • Meeting Hall, 1067 S Main, skills to share with the community.
planned for our pink tea attendees. The Cedar Call Debbie at (435) 559-9609 for Top Bar Hive Bee
AA—Alcoholics Cedar (877) 865-5890
time and location. Keeping
City community has truly come forward to Anonymous Nicotine Anon (12-Step) Cub Scout Pack 1848 1st Tues, 7 pm • Cedar City Library
help make this a reality,” said Pink Tea commit- (435) 635-3603 • www.utahaa.org.
Fri 6 pm • KKCB 203 Cobble Creek 303 N 100 E. (435) 586-6661
Helpline: John (702) 802-1332, Kara K-5th • Thurs, 5 pm • Old School
tee member Deena Marchal. (702) 232-6829 Dr. Ste. 201 (North Room), Cedar •
Library, upstairs, west side door, TOPS – Take Off Pounds
More than 20 businesses and organizations KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek Dr, (435) 559-0394 next to Enoch City Business office. Sensibly
Cedar City) unless otherwise listed Text LaRee Kurtz 435-559-211.
have donated upwards of 50 items for the Pink Porn Addiction Recovery Wed • Weigh-in 9 am, mtg 9:30 am.
Speaking From The Heart • M – Sa, for Men • Cedar City Library, 303 N 100 E.
Tea’s silent and live auctions. Attendees can Noon DAR – Bald Eagle Lose weight affordably. • 586-3233
bid on a helicopter ride from SUU Aviation, Steps and Traditions • M – Su, 7 am Thurs, 7:30pm • Canyon View Chapter (a.m. mtg)
seminary building (54 W 1925 N). 2nd Tues, 4 pm • Cedar City Library,
ticket packages from the Utah Shakespeare Red Road to Sobriety • Mon, 6 North entrance.
pm Paiute Tribe, 440 N Paiute (435) 303 N 100 E Water Aerobics Class
Festival and SimonFest, and many gift pack- 586-1112 Ext. 307 Pregnancy, Infant Loss Explorer Bible Club Tues, Thurs, 9 am • SUU pool, 2-56
ages from various local businesses. A two-hour Misfits • M – F, 6 pm N 600 W., Fun, up-tempo workout
1st Wed, 7:30 pm • Share Wed, 6:30-8 pm • 4yrs. to 6th grade,
Cedar Group • Tues, 8 pm to music. Intensive cardio, full body
cooking class for six from Southwest Technical Families of So. Utah • 565 N Valley Bible Church (4780 N Hwy 91,
muscle toning. Any fitness level.
The Great Fact • T, F, Noon. True Main Street, Ste. 6, Cedar • www. Enoch). 435-586-0253
College’s Chef Andrew Nehrenz will also be Life Center 2111 N. Main. • (702) southernutahshare.com
All ages. $3/class, including pool
on the live auction block. Other fun surprises 802-1332 or (702) 533-7856 Hey Cedars Square admission. (435) 327-2091 (no text)
Red Creek Group • Wed, 7 pm • 685 Senior Blind/Visually Dance Club Wellness Place
await attendees to this event that raises funds N 300 E, Parowan • (435) 477-8925 Impaired Mon, 6-8 pm • Cedar City Aquatic
583 S Main Suite #5, Cedar
for Camp Kesem. Women’s Meeting • Sat, 10:30 am 3rd Thurs, 1:30 pm • Cedar City Center, 2090 W. Royal Hunt Dr.
City. (435) 592-5308. Classes:
Class caller is Susan Howard. $5.00
Camp Kesem is a free week-long overnight My Story • Sat, 8 pm Library
per person. INFO: Neil 909-477-9795. thewellnessplacecc.com/
Thank God it’s Sunday Spiritual • upcoming-classes
summer camp experience designed for chil- Sun, 11 am Southwest Parkinson’s International Folk
dren ages 6-18 who are impacted by a parent's What a Way to Start the Day • Su, Alliance Dancing Wellness Wednesdays
2nd Tues, 1 pm. • Cedar City Wed Noon-1 pm • Create Better
cancer. Due to fundraisers like this, there is W, F 7-8 am • All are welcome
Senior Center, 489 E 200 S • Kristy
Fri, 1-2 pm • Cedar City Senior
Health. ZOOM Mtg ID: 841 6308 8990,
Center (489 E 200 S). Free. All ages
never a charge for kids to attend the camp. Al-Anon 435-559-9681. welcome. Teaching included. INFO: PW: health, Info: Kristi Sharp (435)
“The Pink Tea is a fun way to come together KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek Dr, (626) 808-6129 986-2564, ksharp@swuhealth.org
Cedar City) unless otherwise listed Widows Support Group
as a community for a couple of hours on a Al-Anon • 1st, 3rd Tues, 7-8 pm • 2nd Sat, 11-1pm • Sonrise Church. Pickleball Group To add your ongoing
Call for info: (435) 704-8984 These Free meetings begin Weekdays, 7 am • SUU Pickleball opportunity to our calendar,
Easy Does It • Tues, 7-8 pm • (435) January 8th. Questions? 435-586- Courts. Anyone is welcome. Fee is $2 call 867-1865, ext.6 or email
see pink tea » 14 559-3333 3640 or Sonrisechruch.net. (indoors) & free (outdoors) news@ironcountytoday.comIron County Today life Wednesday, June 22, 2022 13
calendar
Wed, June 22 IRON SPRINGS SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
(6pm) @ Iron Springs Adventure Resort (3196 N
COMMUNITY WATER FESTIVAL (10-2pm) @
Cedar Main Street Park. Come 'Get 2 Know Your
SUMA: EXHIBITS (11am-6pm, Mon-Sat) @
SUMA (13 S 300 W, Cedar City). Exhibits
Iron Springs Rd, Cedar City). Tickets $7 per H2O' by learning about water efficient products include, I'm Walkin' for My Freedom, The
KISSING DAY concert. Chris Peterson (June 23), Desert Reign that help conserve water at home and in the Space Between, and Jeanne Jo. Admission is
& Dude Beky! (June 30). Along with live music landscaping. Kids can enjoy yummy food, foam Free. INFO: suu.edu/suma.
SUMA: CREATE PLAYDATE (10am) @ enjoy food trucks & lawn games and don't fun, inflatables, and other outdoor activities.
Southern Utah Museum of Art (13 S 300 W, forget to bring your own chair. Tickets/INFO INFO: https://cicwcd.org/water-festival "Messianic Dance Workshop, Monday,
Cedar City). Admission is Free. A special ironspringsutah.com. (435) 708-0101. June 27th, 2022, from 4-5:30 pm at the Cedar
story time and hands-on creative activity BRIAN SHREDDER UTAH DOWNHILL SERIES City Library, 303 N 100 E. Learn fun and easy
in performing and visual arts. Each Create – (11:30am) Go-Ride Gravity Series. The ancient Judeo-Christian Dances and songs.
Playdate is about 45-minutes long and is downhill course will be open for inspection at Info at (702)460-2317"
geared toward preschool children (ages 3 to 5) 10:30 am on Friday. INFO: brianhead.com.
and their parents or guardians.
NOGGIN GAMES FREE GAME DAY (Noon-
CEDAR CITY SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK 11pm) @ Noggin Games (1830 N. Main Ste. 2, Tues, June 28
(Weds – 9:30am) @ Pastry Pub (86 W University Cedar City). Join us for family friendly roleplay
Blvd, Cedar City). FREE and no long-term gaming! RPG games include: D&D, Ghostbusters, TAU DAY
commitment. Come and connect, interact, and Liminal, Fallout, Root, The One Ring and more.
build relationships at the weekly meetings. STEM IN THE PARK (11am-1pm, Each Tues in
INFO: cedarcitysmallbusinessnetwork.com. CEDAR CITY FARMERS MARKET (9am-1pm) June) @ Cedar City Main Street Park (200 N
@ IFA parking lot (summer) (10am-1pm) @ Main). Fun STEM activities include Science,
WEDNESDAY – (4-6pm) @ SUU S.T.E.M. inside IFA (winter) (905 S Main St, Cedar City), Technology, Engineering, and Math held during
Center (4th Wed) @ Geoscience Bldg. (351 admission FREE. Come for the farmers, food, the free lunch program for ICSD grades K-8th.
W University Blvd, Room #323). FREE for all and artisans as well as drawings, bingo, and
students K-5. INFO: (435) 586-7812. more! INFO: Facebook, Cedar Saturday Market,
ART WALL GALLERY - ROCK N' ROLL PRINT Fri, June 24
or Nancy (435) 463-3735.
Wed, June 29
EXHIBITION. (Wed-Sat 11-6:30pm) @
Groovacious Records (195 W 650 S #2,
SWIM A LAP DAY NATIONAL DAY OF JOY
Cedar City). Admission FREE. Features
the work of Emily O' Ronquillo and TRAVIS HUMPHREYS ART SHOW (Thru July
WEEKEND ART IN THE PARK (9am-5pm,
Whitney Staheli. INFO: Facebook: / 31) @ Cedar City Offices (10 N Main). Includes
Fri-Sat) @ Frontier Homestead State Park
ArtWallGalleryatGroovaciousRecords. more than 30 paintings created over the past
(635 N Main St. Cedar City). Admission $4 per
3 years. Oils on linen and of our local haunts
SUMMER SOLSTICE (Through June 23) person. Three artists and one musician will
and favorite times of the year.
Catch the Summer Solstice Sunset at the perform/demonstrate from Memorial Day
Parowan Gap. It is recommended to arrive at Weekend (May 27th to Labor Day Weekend RICK BISHOP ART EXHIBIT (Thru June 30)
8:30 pm to give yourself time to explore the (Sept 3rd). To participate call Jana (435) @ Cedar City Offices (10 N Main). Includes 49
area and petroglyphs before watching the sun 865-1441. INFO: (435) 586-9290. selected pieces from his travels to Alaska,
set gently between the formation at sunset. The FESTIVAL CITY FARMERS MARKET Iceland and 17 years of exploration of the
FOLK DANCING CLASS (1-2pm) @ Cedar
Gap is 13 miles north of Cedar City via Hwy 130. (9am-1pm) Summer. (10am–1pm) Winter. @ mountains above Cedar City.
Senior Center (489 E 200 S). Come to your first
International Folk Dancing Class! Teaching Behind I/G Winery (45 W University Blvd WONDER WEDNESDAY – (4-6pm) @
included. Easy to learn, fun, free, all ages / Center St, Cedar City). Admission FREE. Frehner Museum of Natural History (351 W.
welcome. INFO: (626) 808-6129 Festival City Farmers Market offers the bounty University Blvd., Cedar City). FREE for all
of local farmers and backyard gardeners students K-5. INFO: (435) 865-8547.
FINAL FRIDAY ART WALK (5-8pm) FREE and who grow organically year-round. Come and
open to all. Held the last Friday of June – support local farmers by buying fresh and
Sept. @ various locations along Main Street local year-round. Shop locally produced and
and University Blvd. Visit with artists, see
beautiful art pieces made using a variety of
grown fruit, vegetables, cheese, jam, bread, Fri, July 1
eggs, honey, farm products, and more.
mediums, and maybe purchase a new piece to SOUTHERN UTAH BOOK ART & COLLAGE
add to your collection. INFO: Facebook: / PINK TEA (2-3:30pm) @ SUU Ballroom
ARTISTS (July 1 thru Aug 31) @ Cedar City
CedarCityWalks or /CedarCityArts. (351 W University Blvd, Cedar City). Single
Library In the Park (303 N 100 E) A group
tickets $50, Table of 10 $450. Pink Tea is a tea
exhibition of the Guild’s recent work. There
time fundraiser featuring tea and treats, a
will be a special reception July 9, (1-3pm).
hat competition, entertainment, and a silent
Artists will be on hand to answer questions
and live auction. All profits benefit Camp
about their work. Everyone is welcome.
Kesem in Iron County. Camp Kesem provides a
free camp experience for children of parents PAROWAN JULY CONCERT SERIES (8pm) @
who have battled cancer. Tickets are available Parowan City Park (Main St & Center).
at paybee.io/quickpay.html. Admission is FREE and open to everyone.
Thurs, June 23 POLICY KINGS – MUSIC BINGO (Sats
Bring a chair or blanket and don't forget your
family and friends for a free concert in the
8-10pm) @ Policy Kings Brewery (223 N 100 W,
TYPEWRITER DAY park. INFO: (435) 477-8190.
Cedar City). Come for $1 Bingo Cards, Prizes,
and More! *21 yrs + event.
61ST ANNUAL UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
(Matinee and Evening performances) in three
grand theaters. FREE nightly Greenshow
Sunday, July 3
(summer) at 7:10 pm, backstage tours, seminars, Sun, June 26 PATRIOTIC CONCERT & ICE CREAM (6pm) @
and play orientations. Plays featured this
season in repertory are: ‘All's Well That Ends
Well’, ‘King Lear’, ‘Sweeney Todd’, ‘The Sound of
Sat, June 25 CANOE DAY Christ the King Catholic Church (690 S Cove
Dr, Cedar City). Cedar Area Interfaith Alliance
Music’, ‘Trouble in Mind’, ‘Clue’, ‘The Tempest’, BRISTLECONE: CARS & COFFEE (9am-12pm) (CAIFA) sponsored event. Free to all.
MIDSUMMER DAY
‘Thurgood’ (July 29 - Oct 9) & Words Cubed @ Bristlecone Company (67 W University Blvd/
(August 13 - 28). Tickets and INFO: 1-800-PLAYTIX SWEET PEA FARM BREAKFAST 8am-Noon, Center St, Cedar City). Casual meet-up to
(752-9849) or visit www.bard.org. Saturdays) @ Sweet Pea Farm & Orchard (136 S connect, grab a fresh coffee, New York bagels,
and enjoy some of the sweetest rides Cedar
Want your
600 W, Parowan) all summer long.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE (1-7pm) @ Enoch City has to offer. INFO: (435) 708-0000.
West Stake (3575 N Minersville Hwy). Please BREAKFAST ON THE FARM (8:30-11am) @
donate whole blood or Power Red by making
an appointment @ redcrossblood.org or call
Red Acre Farm (2322 W 4375 N, Cedar City).
Come enjoy the farm, hear the roosters
Mon, June 27 event on our
1-800-REDCROSS or use the American Red
Cross Blood Donor mobile app. Any questions
or looking for an opportunity to volunteer -
crow, feed the animals, and eat a real farm
breakfast fresh and hot off the grill! INFO:
(435) 865-6792 or Facebook /RedAcreFarmCSA/. HELEN KELLER DAY
calendar?
contact Martha Blair 661-317-2266.
WOMEN'S EPIC RACE AT BRIAN HEAD (8am) CEDAR BREAKS WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL There is no charge for calendar items.
ENOCH BUSINESS EXPO (5-6pm) @Enoch @ the base of Brian Head Resort near Giant (9-5pm Daily) @ Cedar Breaks National Your submissions can be made online
Office Grounds (900 E Midvalley Rd.) Local Steps Lodge (329 S Hwy 143, Brian Head). 12pm Monument (Hwy 148). Self-guided hikes focusing at ironcountytoday.com, or emailed to
Business setup (5pm), Speed Networking cut-off time for all participants. A race like no on the wildflowers, how to identify them, and news@ironcountytoday.com or brought
(5:30pm), Public Mingle (6pm). Come learn other, and it's all about the climb. Hike, jog, much more. Highlights include special activities to 389 N 100 W, #12, Cedar City, Utah
about local businesses and opportunities. or run the 5.1-mile ascent with roughly 1775 on weekends and Zion Canyon Field Institute 84721. The deadline is Friday at noon. The
Networking, Food truck, Prize Drawing. INFO: ft vertical elevation gain. Registration/INFO classes. Park admission fee of $10 per person. calendar is not to be used for advertising.
www.cityofenoch.org. womensepicrace.com/brian-head. INFO: (435) 986-7120 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr. Items will be printed at our discretion.You can also read
