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INSIDE... WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 ALL UTAHNS 16+ NOW ELIGIBLE FOR COVID VACCINE
VOL. 13 NO. 17 IRONCOUNTYTODAY.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021
SHOWCASE
4 Opinion Director of
9 Showcase new play
13 Life development
23 Sports joins Utah
27 Classifieds Shakespeare
RURALREIGN
30 Comics/Puzzles Festival
STORY ON PAGE 2 COURTESY CC HOSPITAL
2 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
Cedar City Hospital named a Top 20 Rural
Hospital in the Country for sixth year in a row
from Becki BRONSON dures. Their Women and Newborns
CEDAR CIT Y HOSPITAL department features a Simply Birth
suite for women who want a home-
Unprecedented in the history of like birth experience with the safety
the award, the National Rural Health net of the hospital. These services
Association (NRHA) has named are in addition to their emergency
Cedar City Hospital as a Top 20 department, which is certified as a
Rural and Community Hospital, for Level IV Trauma Center, along with
six years in a row. This award will be outpatient and inpatient floors,
presented to hospital leaders at an infusion center, cardiac rehabilita-
awards ceremony in May. tion, Joint Camp for those preparing
Hospitals recognized as a Top for joint replacement, and more.
20 facility have one of the highest COURTESY CC HOSPITAL Visit cedarcityhospital.org for more
overall scores among all rural & every single person that works here. full-service community hospital that details on their full range of services
community hospitals nationally in It’s often been said that our hospital serves Iron County and surround- and providers.
things like quality, best outcomes is special, and it really is. Our work- ing areas. A brand-new imaging
(the end result of receiving care), ers care about you personally, and it’s center has opened across from the Cedar City Hospital
patient perspective, and value. gratifying when national healthcare hospital, featuring all the latest in
Eric Packer, Cedar City Hospital quality organizations see that. We imaging equipment and diagnostics, Statistics for 2020:
Administrator and CEO says, “To are very excited and proud to have including 3D breast mammograms » Total surgeries: 2891
have received this award these last been the recipient of this award for called tomosynthesis, and with a » Endoscopy: 1346
five years was truly meaningful, but six years in a row now. Our recog- no-appointment-needed walk-in lab » Births: 817
to receive it for a sixth time in a row nition as a top health care provider draw station. The hospital features » Imaging procedures: 46,053
now, during all of the challenges and means our community can count on a state-of-the-art cancer treatment
changes with the COVID-19 outbreak us to deliver the services they need center, with cancer genomics and » ER visits: 17,330
included, it’s even more significant now and in the future.” immunology programs, and a robust » Lab tests: 257,812
and rewarding. This is a huge accom- About Cedar City Hospital: surgical services program that can » Total admissions: 3,811
plishment, and it can be attributed to Cedar City Hospital is a 48-bed, perform nearly all elective proce- » Total charity care: $5,669,954
IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 3
All Utahns (16 and older) now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
is born. Talk to your doctor to see if you should
GOVERNOR COX get vaccinated.
ANNOUNCES OPEN Fact #6: COVID-19 vaccines don’t contain
ELIGIBILITY STARTS TODAY microchips or tracking devices.
Misinformation that COVID-19 vaccines contain
microchips or tracking devices has been proven
by Corey BAUMGARTNER false. We know exactly what is in each vaccine.
Fact #7: People with chronic diseases or
IRON COUNT Y TODAY
With 17% (and counting) of the current pop- conditions should get vaccinated as soon
ulation of Utah fully vaccinated, the next step in as it is your turn to get the vaccine.
protection from the coronavirus is taking a huge If you have a chronic disease, like diabetes, you
step forward today. Last week, Utah Governor are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
Spencer Cox announced that all Utahns ages 16 COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for
and older can now receive the vaccine. This is GETTY IAMGES people with chronic diseases or conditions.
great news for Utah in the fight against COVID-19. the placenta. This is not true. The small number of
“Every Utahn who is able to should get vacci- amino acids in the two proteins would not cause The website also explains a few more import-
nated for COVID-19. If as many people as possible that effect. COVID-19 vaccines haven’t been tested ant things to keep in mind about getting the
get vaccinated and we continue to follow health in pregnant women, but pregnant women do get vaccine.
recommendations, we will win this fight against vaccinated for other illnesses during pregnancy. Appointments may be hard to find so please
this virus.” (coronavirus.utah.gov) Pregnant women have an increased risk for severe don’t get discouraged and keep trying. Each
While there are valid concerns against the illness from COVID-19 and there is a chance you
vaccine, here are 7 facts you need to know about could give COVID-19 to your baby after he or she see VACCINE »5
COVID-19 vaccines as listed on the coronavirus.
utah.gov website.
Fact #1: COVID-19 vaccines don’t give you
COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines don’t contain any part of the
virus, so it can’t cause you to get COVID-19. COVID-
19 vaccines protect you from the virus. You may get
side effects after you get vaccinated, like a sore arm
or fever. These are normal and common.
Fact #2: COVID-19 vaccines are safe, even
though they were developed quickly.
No steps were skipped developing COVID-19
vaccines. Scientists around the world have been
working on this technology for more than a
decade. This is why it was possible to make a safe
and effective vaccine available very quickly.
Fact #3: COVID-19 vaccines may protect you
against more than one strain of the virus.
Viruses change, or develop small mutations,
over time. Data shows COVID-19 vaccines are
effective against the strains we’ve seen so far of
the virus that causes COVID-19.
Fact #4: COVID-19 vaccines don’t change
your DNA.
COVID-19 vaccines are mRNA vaccines and
don’t interact with your DNA in any way. They
trigger an immune response that creates anti-
bodies to protect you from getting infected with
COVID-19.
Fact #5: COVID-19 vaccines have not been
linked to infertility or miscarriage.
COVID-19 hasn’t caused infertility in women
who’ve had the virus, so there’s no reason to think
the vaccine would cause it. There was some infor-
mation spread online that was not true; saying
that the protein in the vaccine attacks a protein in
4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
OPINION
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Tom Zulewski The opinions stated in this article are solely understanding of respect, order, unifor- war. Yet I miss the whining, choking cough
SPORTS WRITER those of the author and not Iron County Today. mity, accountability, and dedication that of a reciprocating engine gasping to life. I
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becomes part of your marrow and never, miss the salutes I’d throw officers and the
LAYOUT/DESIGN young work colleague asked me ever leaves you. You could read some- crisp returns as we crisscrossed the flight
recently if I had ever served in the body’s uniform from 20 feet away and line. One can never forget the unmistak-
Devin Christ military. No, and I explained why: know the score. Service personnel wear able purring, muffled whine of a C-5 as it
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“During the Vietnam War, very seems suspended, yet ever climbing over
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few of my friends chose to enlist. knobby clouds into a moon-lit horizon.
CIRCULATION
In fact, they would do almost I even miss the hurry-up-and-wait
anything to avoid being drafted, mentality that enlisted men gripe about
Cyclops
Stephanie Millett faking urine tests and asking constantly, a masterful invention that
S. CEDAR CITY family physicians to give them a bonded people more than they’ll ever
stephanie@ironcountytoday.com poor bill of health. By the time my know or admit.
435.272.3050 draft number came up, the war “Mostly I miss being a small cog in a
was winding down.” machine so complex it constantly navi-
Stormee Anderson by Bryan GRAY
So, I couldn’t describe the gates the Earth, and yet so simple it feeds
N. CEDAR CITY/ENOCH
military life or why some men COLUMNIST everyone on schedule three times a day on
stormee@ironcountytoday.com
and women enjoy it. At the same the ground, in the air, or at sea.
435.592.5724
time, I acknowledge it as an honorable their careers on their sleeves! “I don’t know anyone who has served
Wendy Hanson profession. (Utah ranks last in the U.S. in a “I miss all of those little things you take who regrets it, who doesn’t feel a sense of
PAROWAN/PARAGONAH percentage of its population enlisting, due for granted, like breaking starch on a set of pride when they pass through those gates
wendy@ironcountytoday.com less to a lack of patriotism but more to fatigues fresh from the laundry and seeing and re-enter the world they left behind
435.477.9100 church missions.) aircraft parked in a perfectly straight line with their youth.
I couldn’t respond to my work col- that looks like a mirror as it stretches to “And yes, I can even better understand
Iron County Today is league. But Jim McCowan can. A Utahn the endless horizon. my grandson in his Army “greens” serving
distributed free of charge,
thanks to our advertisers. now in his 80s, he has written a “Life as I “To romanticize military service is to in Iraq.”
It is hand-delivered to over Saw It” remembrance which I am currently be far removed from its reality. It is a very Thank you Jim…. You answered a
14,000 households in Cedar
City, Enoch and Parowan having the honor to edit. Some of you serious business, especially in times of question for which I couldn’t respond.
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“Because there exists behind the gates
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of every military facility an institutional » Jim McCowan
IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 5
OPINION VACCINE
« CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3
information, but you don’t need
insurance to be vaccinated.
You don’t have to be a U.S.
Bookings
Below are bookings as reported by the
citizen or resident to get the
From the Editor
Iron County Sheriff’s Department and
Cedar City Police Department. Those
health department and provider vaccine. You may be asked for arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
receives different amounts of some kind of identification.
PLAY BALL!
vaccines. Currently, Utah is This is used by providers for March 16 CEDAR CITY, UT
Retail Theft, Assault
receiving 67,000 prime doses reporting. But you do not need JAMES H
CHRISTOPHER L
ROLLINS
each week, but by the end of to prove citizenship to get a CEDAR CITY, UT COULTER
March, we anticipate receiving vaccine. CEDAR CITY, UT
I
Drug Court Violation
Retail Theft
more than 90,000 doses each Don’t forget that Utah’s JOSEPH M
t seems like only a few POWERS
week and we hope for increases mask mandate is still in effect March 20
weeks ago, we were cel- CEDAR CITY, UT
from the federal government until April 10. Even after that Probation/ WILLIAM E
ebrating the Cedar Reds’
after that. date, masks can still be required Parole Violation, LUCAS
victory at the 4A basketball Intoxication CEDAR CITY, UT
If you’ve already had one for gatherings of 50 or more
championship. It also seems Intoxication,
dose of a two-dose vaccine, people. Private businesses can March 18 Criminal Mischief,
like just one year ago, all our
please get the second dose at also still require masks after THIJUAN K
Assault, Probation/
sporting events were being Parole Violation
the same place where you got this date. And the school mask SIMPSON
cancelled because of COVID. PAHRUMP, NV CLINT K PORTER
your first dose. The provider mandate won’t go away until CEDAR CITY, UT
This year is different, DUI
who gave you your first dose July at the latest. DUI, Alcohol Restr
better, more hopeful. There’s March 19 DL, Drive w/o
reserved a second dose for you.
a new spring in the step of COREY Insurance, Open
BAUMGARTNER If you don’t return to the same JASON W Container in Veh,
students inside and outside WORKMAN
place, that provider will end To find out more information about Fail to Reg or Exp
the classroom. After a year MANAGING EDITOR CEDAR CITY, UT Veh, No Valid Lic,
up with unused doses or not COVID-19 and the vaccine as well Child Abuse – Fail to Yield/Left
of social distancing, masking
enough second doses for people as locations to get vaccinated Intentional, Child Turn.
and now the long-awaited vaccine, spring sport Endangerment,
when they need it at some and to make an appointment, ZACHARY W
athletes are being allowed to step up to the plate, Drive on Susp/
WILLIAMS
locations. please visit coronavirus.utah. Revoked Lic, Poss
onto the court and onto the pitch. No matter Drug Paraphernalia
IRON COUNTY
Vaccines are free. You gov, getmyshotutah.gov and GRID, UT
what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, SHILO M Intoxication,
may be asked for insurance vaccinefinder.org.
I know that each athlete, spectator, coach and ZIMMERMAN Disorderly Conduct
commentator are grateful things are back in
action.
It’s like life. We try our best not to take any
day for granted, even bad ones. We win some and
lose some, but if we keep practicing and playing,
keep stepping up to the plate, swinging for fences
and kicking for the back of the net, we’ll win more
than we lose. So, this week, whether you’re playing
ball or watching ball, have a ball and enjoy every
opportunity life brings you.
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6 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
2021 Legislative Session WRAP UP (Part 2)
Dear Friends and Neighbors, for treatment, creates an account for crisis The Utah State Legislature passed three DRIVING CHANGES
response fund to pay for the call center, pieces of legislation that will provide
After seven long weeks of the 2021 General mobile teams and follow up treatment approximately $100 million in tax relief to While we all know that we should signal
Legislative Session we have officially con- and adds additional members to existing Utah citizens. when we merge into a lane, countless
cluded our business. We passed a total of commissions to assist in the rollout of 988. people do not follow this sound driving
503 bills this session. Even when focusing S.B. 153 Utah Personal Exemption Amend- practice which can result in accidents. H.B.
on the session full-time, it can be difficult YOUTH SERVICES ments, restores part of the dependent tax 69 Traffic Code Amendments, changes the
to keep up with the bills, but I know that exemption, which was reduced in the 2017 traffic code to clarify that a driver must,
becomes even harder to do for our citizens. Suicide is the leading cause of death for federal tax reform and increased taxes when merging into another lane, signal.
Every bill we discussed can be found online Utah children ages 10-24. In an effort to for many Utah families. In 2018, the Utah This bill also prohibits a driver to operate
at le.utah.gov. Any bill that received a target services to our youth we passed, Legislature brought back a portion of the a vehicle if there is an object, device, or
committee hearing or floor debate has H.B. 81 Mental Health Days for Students, exemption and is now seeking to restore build-up on the windshield that obstructs
audio or video available so you can hear adds mental health as a valid excuse for a even more of the exemption to further the driver's view. This device/object must
everything that was said about the bill. school absence. Other states that imple- reduce taxes for families. be less than 25 square inches in size.
For those of you who would rather not mented this attendance policy
comb through our website, I have created a have seen a decrease in youth S.B. 11 Retirement Income Tax We also updated the requirements for
session recap highlighting some of the top suicide rates. Additionally, Amendments, targets men youth to receive their driver license. H.B. 18
issues we worked on this session. we passed H.B. 93 Youth and women who served in the Driver Education Amendments, extends the
Suicide Prevention Programs armed forces by eliminating term of a learner permit from one year to
Amendments, which expands individual income tax on 18 months. This change does not prevent
Health the education of suicide
prevention to elementary and
military retirement pay. youth from getting their license upon
turning 16. In addition, this bill removes the
The well-being of Utahns continues to secondary grades and requires H.B. 86 Social Security Tax required six observation hours for driver
be a priority for the Utah Legislature as the language of the programs Amendments, eliminates education observation for 15-17-year-olds.
it continues to prioritize resources and to reflect the specific age income tax on some social
affordable healthcare. group. security income, benefitting
ACCESSIBILITY PANDEMIC
many Utah seniors living on a
fixed income.
Water
As the second driest state in the nation,
Utah is currently experiencing a shortage With the onset of COVID-19, water conservation is a top priority for
of doctors. As such, mid-level care provid-
ers like nurse practitioners and physician
Utahns watched the Emer-
gency Management Act in
Transportation us. H.B. 297 Colorado River Amendments
SEN. EVAN preserves, conserves and protects Utah’s
assistants (PAs) help meet our healthcare effect for an extended period INFRASTRUCTURE legal share of the Colorado River that was
needs throughout the state, particularly in for the first time in our state’s VICKERS guaranteed in the Colorado River Compact
rural communities. This session, the Utah We appropriated $1.1 billion
history. It became clear the UTAH SENATE DISTRICT 28 for transportation infrastruc- nearly 100 years ago. Approximately 60
Legislature considered various bills to Emergency Management Act percent of Utah’s population relies on the
expand physician assistants' scope of prac- ture to be spent over the
is not structured for long-term next several years while also limiting new Colorado River for their drinking water, but
tice including S.B. 27 Physician Assistant emergencies such as a pandemic. After despite it being the most reliable water
Act Amendments, which expands the scope debt issues so that overall transportation
listening to Utahns' concerns, the Legis- infrastructure debt will decline with time. source in the western United States, Utah
of PAs practice to allow a pathway for PAs lature began working with the Governor’s currently uses only 54 percent of what was
to operate without a supervising physician Office to create checks on broad executive Our growing economy has brought many allocated to the state in the Colorado River
once they receive sufficient training and emergency powers. S.B. 195 Emergency to our state over the last few years. With Compact.
S.B. 28 Physician Assistant Mental Health Response Amendments, limits extensive this growth comes some growing pains for
Practice, which focuses specifically on our executive emergency powers during long- our roads and infrastructure. In an effort Along with Utah’s management of big
psychiatric health care shortage in Utah by term emergencies without hindering rapid to better meet the needs of our growing water projects, it is important that
allowing a PA who specializes in psychiatric response. It does not disrupt the executive state, H.B. 433 Amendments Related to individuals do what they can to conserve
mental health to engage in the practice of branch’s or health department’s ability to Infrastructure Funding, establishes $264 the water we’ve been allocated for
mental health therapy if they meet specific respond to short-term emergencies, such million in bonding for public transportation household use and irrigation. S.B. 199
training requirements. as natural disasters. and transit. This funding will go towards Water Amendments, creates a grant
projects like double tracking the front program to help small secondary water
We also expanded the scope of practice for H.B. 294 Pandemic Emergency Powers retailers install secondary water meters
Nurse Practitioners through H.B. 287 Nurse runner. The bill also creates a dedicated
Amendments, provides for the termination revenue stream to fund transit solutions in and directs the Legislative Water
Practice Act Amendments, which allows of emergency powers and certain public Development Commission to support
nurse practitioners to prescribe controlled cottonwood canyons.
health orders–including mask mandates– the development of a unified, statewide
substances without a letter of authoriza- related to COVID-19 upon reaching certain VEHICLE RENEWAL NOTICE water strategy to promote water
tion from a practitioner in some instances. thresholds of positivity rates, vaccination conservation and efficiency.
and other criteria. Last year, the Utah Tax Commission
AFFORDABILITY discontinued postcard mailers reminding Thank you!
This session, we worked to further our vehicle owners when their vehicle
Once again, thank you for allowing me to
efforts to support healthcare affordability Public Safety and Law registration renewal is due. Since this
practice was discontinued in September, represent you this session at the Capitol. I
for Utahns. We passed H.B. 206 Epinephrine
Auto-Injector Access, which would allow
Enforcement Utahns have asked for these mailers to be appreciate the many emails, calls and texts
Last summer, we saw protests and riots sent again. H.B. 170 Vehicle Registration I received from you throughout the session.
patients to purchase EpiPen medication Your input is essential!
at a discounted price. HB 262 Children's throughout the nation. These gatherings Renewal Notice Requirements, officially
Health Insurance Amendments, seeks to prompted conversations between com- requires the Department of Motor Vehicles Thanks,
expand the coverage of uninsured children munity leaders and law enforcement on to resume the use of mailers to remind
throughout the state by creating the appropriate changes that would benefit owners when their vehicles are due for Evan Vickers, Senate District 28
Children's Health Care Coverage Program. all. The conversations highlighted the registration renewal.
H.B. 202 Health Care Consumer Protection benefit of proper training opportunities
Act, prohibits a health care provider from for law enforcement. We considered many
misrepresenting that the provider is a bills this year on police reform and most
contracted provider under a health benefit of them pertained to training resources
plan. and requirements. H.B. 162 Peace Officer
Training Amendments, requires 16 hours
MENTAL HEALTH of additional training for law enforcement,
including mental health, crisis intervention
The fight against suicide continues to be a and de-escalation control courses. S.B.
priority to expand mental health services 38, K-9 Policy Requirements requires that
to all Utahns. S.B. 161 Mental Health police dogs and handlers in the state
Systems Amendments, ensures funds for of Utah undergo an annual certification
mental health services keep pace with process. It also amends Utah law to
inflation by requiring consensus estimates provide liability protection for officers and
to factor in cost increases for mental agencies if the dog acts in a way contrary
health within the Medicaid program. This to the officer’s commands.
bill also prohibits revoking the license for
medical providers who seek mental health S.B. 53 Behavioral Emergency Services
help. Amendments make additional mental
health crisis training available for emer-
Last year, Congress established 988 as gency services professionals.
the national mental health crisis hotline
number. S.B. 155 988 Mental Health Crisis
Assistance, helps Utah get ready for the
launch of the new hotline number, by
Taxes
applying for Medicaid waivers to help pay INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 7
Acclaimed author shares true stories of our national parks
“
by Shay BARUFFI
IRON COUNT Y TODAY
The world is
Former wilderness ranger and acclaimed author, made to be seen
Jordan Fisher Smith, presented at Southern Utah
University’s recent A.P.E.X Event. Smith shared and enjoyed
true stories of our national parks from his book,
Engineering Eden: The True Story of a Violent Death, a and cherished.”
Trial, and the Fight Over Controlling Nature.
Kelly Goonan, Assistant Professor with SUU’s » Jordan Fisher Smith
Outdoor Recreation department, introduced Smith;
“Jordan spent 21 years as a park and wilderness ing true events that happened in this time period,
ranger for the Forest Service, National Park Service, Smith has created a narrative based on intensive
and California State parks in California, Wyoming, research surrounding these events. Engineering
Idaho, and Alaska. His first book, Nature Noir, was Eden is a fascinating courtroom drama surround-
a Wall Street Journal summer reading selection, a ing these true events that occurred in Yellowstone
San Francisco Chronicle Best Books of 2005 pick, National Park in the 1970’s and the ecological
and an Audubon Magazine Editor’s Choice. Jordan’s issues that lead up to these events. After reading a
second book Engineering Eden: The True Story of a portion from his book Smith and Dr. Lynn Vartan,
Violent Death, a Trial, and the Fight Over Controlling Director of the A.P.E.X Event Series, sat to have a
Nature, won the Silver Medal for nonfiction in the discussion about his experiences writing the book.
2017 California Book Awards and was longlisted for Smith described visiting the locations where
the 2016 PEN/E.O. Wilson Award for Literary Science these events took place and the importance
Writing. Jordan has also written for The New Yorker, SHAY BARUFFI of describing the sensory experience in these
Men’s Journal, Aeon, Discover, and other outlets. HAVING WRITTEN FOR SEVERAL WELL-KNOWN locations in narrative writing. Photos were shared
He has worked on three documentary films, one of PUBLICATIONS AND SHORTLISTED TO WIN AN OSCAR of key characters in the book; Jim Brady, the main
for a 2010 documentary, Jordan creates meaningful park ranger, and John and Frank Craighead, install-
which “Under Our Skin,” was shortlisted for the 2010 changes through powerful words and films.
Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. He speaks, ing one of the very first radio tracking collars on a
teaches writing workshops, and coaches writers on Smith began the lecture with information bear, as well as journal entries illustrating import-
their projects from his base in the northern Sierra about his narrative non-fiction book Engineering
Nevada mountains.” Eden. The book focuses on real people experienc- see SMITH »8
8 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 SHOWCASE IRON COUNTY TODAY
Local author Vickers 'Fadeaway' a
celebrates publication marvelous mystery
of young adult novel
I
n a riveting mystery that will tie
you to its words, Elaine Vickers
by Kailey GILBERT in 2015, being featured in People has outdone herself in her newest
Magazine and was named one of publication, Fadeaway.
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY
Barnes and Noble’s Ten Notable Released just one
Local author Elaine Vickers Middle Grade Novels of 2016. Her day ago on March
celebrated the national publication second book, Paper Chains, has also 23, this young
adult novel is
Book
of her first young adult novel, received high ratings, including the
Fadeaway, with an open house Whitney Award Winner for Best one to add to
and book signing at Bulloch Drug Middle Grade Novel and standing as the collection.
yesterday, March 23.
Published by Knopf Books for
Young Readers, Fadeaway has already
an AML Middle Grade Novel Award
Finalist.
Vickers’ novel
has already
been picked as
Review
begun to make waves. Picked as About Elaine Vickers Amazon’s Best
Amazon’s Best Young Adult Book of Elaine (Braithwaite) Vickers grew Young Adult Book
the Month, this incredible book is one up in Cedar City and returned after of the Month.
everyone should add to their shelf. graduate school to raise her family in Vickers is a successful
Vickers has been a successful author her hometown. She currently teaches author from the red hills of Cedar City,
prior to the release of Fadeaway, with chemistry at SUU raising three Utah. She has published two other
her first book, Like Magic, published beautiful children with her husband. books, Like Magic and Paper Chains,
both receiving remarkable reviews
and capturing the heartwarming
theme of friendship. Fadeaway takes people possess. With questions
a turn in a different direction. While constantly reeling through the reader’s
still incorporating the importance of mind, the story allows for considerable
friendship, this novel sprinkles in the character connections. It grasps the
imperfections of reality. hard reality of existing in modern
Even the town’s favorite basketball society and provides everyone with
star lives a life unknown to a character to whom they
others. Fadeaway tells the can relate. It appeals to
story of Jake Foster, the the ever-existing fear of
town’s perfect high school inadequacy felt by so many.
basketball star, who van- It embodies the joy and
ishes after taking the state struggles of students. This
title. The first sentence will book is for anyone who has
“
leave your mouth gaping
wide and eager to devour
more of the story. Told This book
through several perspec-
tives - police reviews, KAILEY will leave
personal stories, and even
poems - this novel is nearly
GILBERT
you hungry
CONTRIBUTER
impossible to put down.
The night that everyone’s eyes
for the next
were on him, Jake goes missing.
His inseparable best friend, his
page, entwined
ex-girlfriend with lingering feelings in a web where
for him, his abandoned brother, his
hopeless and heartbroken mother, nothing is what
and the remainder of the town are
dumbfounded by the disappearance. it seems.
As rumors spread, the characters
experience their own grief and stress felt alone, hindered by the burden
shown spectacularly through the story of self-doubt, or avid mystery fans
in a gradual reveal of what actually looking for a new favorite!
happened to Jake. This suspenseful The compelling tale of Fadeaway
story reminds readers that even is filled with foreshadowing rhetoric,
people who appear perfect live lives perfect for putting aside life’s respon-
adorned with adversity. sibilities and filling an evening with
This novel is simply incredible. marvelous mystery. This book will
COURTESY ELAINE VICKERS Transporting the reader to the minds leave you hungry for the next page,
CEDAR CITY AUTHOR ELAINE VICKERS releases another thrilling, inspiring and award- of teenagers, this book captures entwined in a web where nothing is
winning book and her first novel for young adults. Visit her at elainevickers.com. the naivety, empathy, and curiosity what it seems.IRON COUNTY TODAY SHOWCASE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 11
Okay. I admit it. I Let's Play Music – An educational,
like to grocery shop fun extracurricular activity!
by Mary Anne ANDERSEN from Kathy WELLS Sound Beginnings (ages 0-4 with a
CEDAR CIT Y ARTS COUNCIL FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY parent or caregiver)
“S
This is a family music class that provides
ay hello to the carrots.” “Pat all the melons.” In the Let’s Play Music program children solid music and preschool foundation. It
“Read the labels on the cereal boxes.” learn effectively through play! Peek into any prepares students for success in Let’s Play
Those are the kinds of sassy comments I of our classes and you’ll see jumping, singing, Music and Kindergarten. Classes include
get from my family when I leave to go to the grocery skipping, storytelling, and laughing! We singing, movement, instrument play, nursery
store, their way of telling me that only deranged understand that a child has to be physically rhymes, games, stories, and ear training
individuals actually enjoy grocery shopping. Two of involved in the learning process, so we use activities. The curriculum is organized into
our daughters don’t even set foot in a store anymore. the eyes, ears, hands and full body movement six non-sequential semesters (15 lessons per
They order online, drive to the parking lot, and the to learn concepts usually taught on paper. We semester). Each semester explores musical
order is installed in their trunks. also know that children enjoy learning in a and kindergarten skills such as in-tune
Okay. I admit it. I have good times at Smith’s. In peer group setting. The synergy of a Let’s Play singing, keeping the beat, counting, colors,
the first place, I don’t trust anyone else to choose my Music class naturally encourages children to name recognition, telling time, and much
bananas. If you are not very, very judicious, bananas participate and to excel. Children will learn more! Attending Sound Beginnings with your
that look perfect in the store ripen in the car on the advanced concepts and skills using age-ap- young child will strengthen your relationship.
way home and are brown when you unpack them. propriate methods! In class, purposeful play, eye contact, partner
And I would never know about that enticing super- In Cedar City/Enoch there are three activities, and generational nostalgia develop
food salad in the deli if I weren’t standing in front of licensed Let’s Play Music teachers! One is sure the highly significant parent-child bond.
the deli case. to be close by your location.
So, I go with visions of sugar plums dancing in Presto (ages 7-12)
my head, and if they aren’t available, those fantastic New in 2018, this is
huge dates from California are. And I need to see if a two-year (30 lessons
the grapes are still coming from California; if the per year) beginnings
label says product of Peru, I sigh and move on. And I piano course for
want to choose my own piece of salmon, thank you students that teaches
very much. all of the skills of Let’s
But it’s not just the food Play Music. Because
that I go for. In our small students are older and
town, the grocery store have more developed
is a village meeting place. dexterity, we have
I’m never there without added heavy emphasis
seeing someone I know. on proper piano tech-
I remember standing in nique and repertoire.
the produce section while First Year: Students
a friend poured out her shattered heart following use the piano as their
the untimely death of her son. I was in a hurry, primary instrument
but she obviously needed me at that moment, so I from the very first
forbid myself to glance at my watch. I see former KATHY WELLS
lesson. We use
students, an older one who just told me that she has DISCOVER MUSIC using a whole body approach! age-appropriate songs
stage-four lung cancer and asked me to pray for her. with catchy beats
Another young man asked about my vaccination sta- and appealing games to teach music literacy,
tus. I was so flattered. I was struggling to remember » Jamie Petersen teaches near the Aquatic ear training, improvisation, music history
his name and he was concerned about my health! Center (435) 559-1115 and also teaches (Middle Ages-Classical Era), piano technique,
I have made friends from complete strangers, Presto and classical music. Second Year: Students
like the lovely Pat who speaks with a British accent. » Sabrina Lytle in Enoch (775)-544-6322 are playing piano at level 1-3, transposing,
We shop at the same time each week, and one day » Kathy Wells teaches near SUU farms. (435) composing their own music, sight reading,
she just said hello. Now we talk about—what else? 477-6816 and also teaches Presto. learning music history (Romantic Era-20th
Getting the vaccine. I often see people who want to Century), and advanced rhythm introduction.
talk about these columns (love it!). And Patty has Here is a description of the classes taught
been checking me out for years. She used to know here in our amazing town. Class tuition:
that my grandchildren were coming to visit when » Sound Beginnings: $1 per semester- There
she saw chocolate pudding and Kraft macaroni and Let’s Play Music (ages 4-7)
are fifteen 30 minutes classes for parent and
cheese in my cart. First Year: We use engaging games and child.
If you were to ask those grandchildren about songs and incorporate Tone Bells to teach » Let’s Play Music $ 50 month depending on
one of their favorite memories at grandma’s they staff awareness and rhythm reading skills. the year of the student. Classes are 45-60
would say the $3.00 dinner. Each child got $3.00 Second Year: We transfer these skills to minutes (determined by year).
to spend on whatever he/she wanted and that playing the piano where we also learn chord » Presto $100/month for fifteen 60 minute
was our dinner. Three dollars’ worth of shrimp, notation, intervals, and harmonic improvisa- classes Materials will be purchased at time
a carton of strawberries, a bag of chips, brownie tion. Third Year: Students are playing piano at of enrollment and classes will start in mid-
mix, etc. I remember our playing sort of hide- level 1-2, transposing music, composing their August to mid- September! Call any of our
and-seek in the aisles. I have great memories of own music, sight-reading music, and are pre- licensed teachers for a FREE sample class!
Smith’s. What’s not to love? pared for further private piano instructions. Spots fill up quickly so call today.12 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 SHOWCASE IRON COUNTY TODAY
SUU music students connect together through small ensembles
from Emily Marie CACHO
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY
Spring is finally here and so are the small ensem-
bles, presented by the SUU Music Department. They
are split into two concerts, the first being brass and
woodwinds, and the second being piano and string
ensembles. These concerts will play back to back at
www.suu.edu/pva/music/webcasts.html, on March
29, 2021 for Brass and Woodwind Ensembles, and on
March 30, 2021 for Piano and String Ensembles. Both
concerts will be held at 7:30 p.m.
For SUU Music students, small ensembles
are a time to hone their skills for their specific
instrument. They get to play music composed
specifically for their instruments and talents. This
is also good training for the musicians because
they get to work on their technique and improve SUU MUSIC DEPARTMENT
on their musical abilities. AN SUU MUSIC STUDENT PREPARES for an upcoming performance with his accompanist.
Drew Holland, a saxophone player from
Taylorsville, Utah, talks about his experience a fantastic concert." toe-tapping tunes. To enjoy these concerts, please
playing in his small ensemble, “I’ve had a ton of These two concerts are not only a wonderful visit www.suu.edu/pva/music/webcasts.html,
fun working in the saxophone ensemble. I love educational experience for the musicians involved, on March 29 and 30, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. For more
all my fellow members. It’s so refreshing to play but they will be fun and entertaining for the information about the College of Performing and
music that is written for our instruments. I’m attending audiences, filled with beautiful and Visual Arts, please visit www.suu.edu/pva.
really excited to show off what the SUU saxophone
ensemble is all about. One thing about our ensem-
ble is we are always looking for saxophonists, even
if you’re a major or not we would love to have
more people join. Anyone is welcome!”
SUU Music students have shown incredible
resilience throughout all the challenges that
COVID-19 has presented to the performing artists.
Lindsey O’Connor, director of the saxophone
ensembles discusses her experience with the
students and with the music, “This is my second
semester directing the SUU Saxophone Ensemble
and I continue to be impressed by my students’
dedication and drive, even during a pandemic!
For our upcoming concert, we will be performing
Mike Mower’s Reconciliation Suite, I. Incitement
to Bebop. This piece is for two dueling saxophone
quartets: one jazz, and one classical. I was partic-
ularly excited to share this piece with my students
because many of them perform in both genres.
This work is a great way to highlight their talents
and show the audience that saxophonists can be
well-versed in both idioms.”
Dr. Xun Sun, Director of Orchestra and String
Studies, talks about his experience directing the
string ensembles during COVID-19, “For groups of
musicians like the String Ensemble, we are facing
a big challenge during COVID-19, with masks and
social distancing, playing instruments is not an easy
thing to do. With this said, we are going through a
historical experience with a successful result.”
Dr. Sun also talks about some of the music
being performed at the concert, “The music
numbers we chose for this ensemble concert
are something very special to everyone. We will
perform Shostakovich Symphony for Strings
which expresses sadness and hope. This music
is difficult in terms of the techniques as well the
music style. The students have done absolutely
great work! Even though the concert will be live-
streamed without an in-person audience, it will beLIFE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 13
COMMUNITY
& PERSONAL
INTEREST IN
IRON COUNTY
by Jay M. JONES
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY
In 1871, a 17
year-old Frederick
Historical
Threads
Fre aughd er i c group reached the Dirty Devil
River. Not having the food rations
to allow them to spend time
exploring the area, Powell left one
boat there for later use. The men
b
Dellenbaugh from Buffalo, all crowded into the remaining
New York joined the second
expedition of John Wesley Powell
down the Green and Colorado
Rivers. This was more than an
adventure trip – its purpose was
to gather scientific and topo-
graphic information for the United
States government concerning the
Del l en two boats and hurried on to the
Crossing of the Fathers, where the
Dominguez-Escalante expedition
had crossed the Colorado River 95
years before.
The 1871 Powell expedition
pulled off the river at Lee’s Ferry
and wintered in Kanab. The
D
Colorado Plateau region. following Spring, Dellenbaugh
Dellenbaugh’s job was artist
and assistant topographer. He
also proved to be a very capable
oarsman.
T A
ARTIS ER N was with the first federal party
to record an exploration of
the Escalante River drainage
and the Henry Mountains.
EXPLOR
As in Powell’s first expedition They found their way to the
in 1869, the 1871 trip started from mouth of the Dirty Devil
the railroad bridge at Green River, River and the boat which
Wyoming, where three specially had been stashed the
designed boats were launched previous year.
into the river. Dellenbaugh and three
Eleven men started the journey. others took the boat from
One man was soon dismissed and the Dirty Devil River to
the expedition continued with 10. AS AN AUTHOR,
float down to Lee’s Ferry,
The first resupply point at ARTIST, ADVOCATE AND where they joined the rest
the Uinta River was reached, and ADVENTURER, Dellenbaugh of Powell’s team. On the
Powell left the party to go with made a delineable and way they took photographs,
defineable difference in
Jacob Hamblin, a Utah scout that helping others explore and
Powell had hired to help with experience the beauty of see DELLENBAUGH » 19
the resupply, in search of an Southern Utah.
overland route to the confluence
of the Colorado and Dirty Devil
Rivers, which had been planned
to be the next resupply point.
Powell’s nine remaining
men continued down river to
the crossing of the Old Spanish
Trail at what is now Green River,
Utah. Powell met them there
with news that a viable overland
route to the mouth of the Dirty
Devil River had not been found.
Powell did bring barely enough
food to last until the Crossing of
the Fathers further downstream.
As Powell and his men
continued, they passed an
impressive rock tower which
Dellenbaugh sketched. This
formation is now known as
Dellenbaugh Butte.
After passing the confluence
of the Green and Colorado
Rivers and negotiating the rap-
ids of Cataract Canyon, Powell’s PHOTOS WIKIMEDIA COMMONS14 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 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 24
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 EDUCATION AND SHARING DAY
111 E Freedom Blvd. Cedar City
Misfits • M – F, 6 pm (435) 586-8332 ENOCH PLANNING COMMISSION
Cedar Group • Tues, 8 pm MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 2nd & 4th Tues, 5:30 pm • City Hall
Thank God it’s Sunday Spiritual • Sun, 11 am Detachment 1315, 2nd Wed, 6 pm 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119
My Story • Sat, 8 pm Elks Lodge, 111 E 200 N, Cedar City. ENOCH CITY COUNCIL
Women’s Meeting • Sat, 10:30 am AMERICAN LEGION AUX 1st & 3rd Wed, 6 pm • City Hall
What a Way to Start the Day • Su, W, F 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
Red Road to Sobriety • Mon, 6 pm Paiute PAROWAN CITY COUNCIL
Indian Tribe of Utah, 440 N Paiute (435)
DAR – BALD EAGLE CHAPTER
2nd & 4th Thurs, 6 pm • City Hall
586-1112 Ext. 307 2nd Tues, 4 pm, Cedar City Library
ajssball@aol.com 35 E 100 N • (435) 477-3331
The Great Fact • T, F, Noon. • True Life
Center (TLC) 2111 N. Main. • (702) 802-1332 BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE IRON COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN WONDER WEDNESDAY (2-4PM) – SUU
or (702) 533-7856 3rd Wed, 11:30 am. Tickets $20, https:// S.T.E.M. CENTER (4th Wed) 162 S 300 W |
1st Thurs 7 pm • 593 N 1450 W, Cedar City.
Helpline: 435-559-4505 www.ironcountyrepublicanwomen.com (435) 586-7770. FREE for students K-5. Please
Red Creek Group • Wed, 7 pm • Canyon
call to confirm event.
Park, Lions Pavilion • (435) 477-8925
Classes/Activities
PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT BIBLE STUDY –
AL-ANON “Sermon on the Mount” – 6:30 to 8:45pm (Also
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek Thurs 1-3pm), Cedar City Library (303 N 100 E).
Dr, Cedar City) unless otherwise listed A 6-week precept study of the Sermon on the
ADULT BARRE/MODERN DANCE PICKLEBALL GROUP Mount. Bible studies are nondenominational.
Easy Does It • Tues, 7-8 pm • (435) 559-3333
Wed, 11 am-noon, Spirit Wellness Club, Weekdays, 7 am • SUU Pickleball Courts. Call 435-267-2234 or 435-238-3078 for info and to
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) register. Workbooks $22.50, www.precept.org.
Hope for Today (Family Groups) SUU OPERA: ALL STRUNG OUT (MARCH 24-27)
Thurs, 6 pm • (435) 559-3333 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATIONS EXERCISE ROCK CLUB – Free Livestream concert each night at 7:30
Wed, 1 pm, Cedar City Senior Center 1st Thurs, 6 pm • Gateway Academy, 201 pm on www.suu.edu/pva/music/webcasts.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS 489 E 200 S • 435-586-0832. FREE. Trained W Thoroughbred Way, Enoch. Learn about
instructors. Range-of-motion exercises, geology, find gems, fossils and minerals. html. This production will be utilizing puppets
www.nasouthernutah.org • (435) 635-9603
endurance-building activities, relaxation Learn to cut and polish and make jewelry. for the visual aspect of the performance
Most classes meet at 203 E Cobblecreek Dr,
unless otherwise listed techniques, and health education topics. southernutahrockclub.org and accompanied by the SUU Opera. For
information visit www.suu.edu/pva.
Basic Text Study • Mon, 8 pm AWANA BIBLE CLUB SOUTHERN UTAH WOODTURNERS
Just for Today • Wed, 8 pm 7th-12th grade, Mon, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 2nd Sat, 9 am, Cedar High School wood
Hope Without Dope • Thurs, 8 pm
Live and Let Live • Fri, 8 pm
3 yrs-6th grade, Wed, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Valley Bible Church, 4780 N Hwy 91,
Cedar City • (435) 586-0253 or (435) 990-1638
shop, 703 W 600 S.
TAE KWON DO CLASS
THURSDAY, MARCH 25
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+,
TOLKIEN READING DAY
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
WATER AEROBICS CLASS
1st Wed, 7 pm • Parowan Seminary Highway 91, Cedar City. An organization
of business people. Stimulate business Tues, Thurs, 9 am • SUU pool, 2-56 N 600 W.,
building, Main & 300 N, Parowan for members through exchange of ideas, Fun, up-tempo workout to music. Intensive
SENIOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED information and business referrals. cardio, full body muscle toning. Any fitness
www.cedarprofessionals.org level. All ages. $3/class, including pool
3rd Thurs, 1:30 pm • Cedar City Library admission. (435) 327-2091 (no text)
COLOR COUNTRY WINDS
NAMI BRIDGES & FAMILY TO FAMILY WEIGHTWATCHERS REIMAGINED!
Wed • Come brush up on your band skills to SUU APEX SPEAKER SERIES – DONOVAN
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 (435) 559-9609 for time and location. 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. Guidance, in-person LIVINGSTON (11:30am) SUU Hunter Conference
motivation from members, trained guides Center – Great Hall (351 W University Blvd,
PREGNANCY, INFANT LOSS COLOR COUNTRY PICKLEBALL Cedar City), admission is FREE. A.P.E.X (Ask.
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 Ponder. Educate. [X].) A passionate speaker,
Utah • 565 N Main Street, Ste. 6, Cedar City Paddles & balls supplied. (435) 586-6345 weightwatchers.com/us/find-a-meeting) Livingston encourages students, educators,
www.southernutahshare.com
HEY CEDARS SQUARE DANCE WELLNESS PLACE and communities to realize their potential to
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Wed • Beginner’s, 6 pm, Mainstream 583 S Main Suite #5, Cedar City. (435) change the shape of education, and to “lift
3rd Thurs, 6-8 pm • Cedar Visitor’s Center Dancers, 7-9 pm • Cedar City Senior Center 592-5308. Classes: thewellnessplacecc.com/ off.” For info and event stream link visit www.
(581 N Main) Caregivers and those with MS 489 E 200 S. (435) 531-6811 or (435) 669-4867 upcoming-classes suu.edu/apex.IRON COUNTY TODAY LIFE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 15
CALENDAR
FRIDAY, MARCH 26 SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET, (9AM TO 1PM),
Saturdays @ IFA, 905 S Main. Good weather WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31
outside, bad weather inside. Farmers with
EPILEPSY AWARENESS/PURPLE DAY vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, baked goods & NATIONAL CRAYON DAY
breads, meats, tamales, food vendors, hand-
SUMA: SPECIAL EXHIBIT – 2021 SENIOR BFA
crafted items including soaps, lotions, jewelry,
(Mon–Sat, 11am – 6pm) at the Southern Utah
clothing, home décor and gifts for all ages. Info
Museum of Art – SUMA (13 South 300 West,
(435) 463-3735.
Cedar City). Admission is FREE. Info @ www.
suu.edu/suma. The event showcases 34
RENTWAPO-WORKS FARMERS MARKET
(Saturdays 9-2pm), (4871 N Enoch Rd.) Cold
SUNDAY, MARCH 28 graduating student artists’ work including
graphic design, photography, drawing,
painting, printmaking, illustration, sculpture,
weather inside. Warm weather outside. Apples, PALM SUNDAY ceramics, and art education (ends May 1st).
Art, hand-crafted items, eggs, home décor, Info (435) 586-5432.
homeopathic items, Avon, furniture, pecans, “NO PAIN, NO PALM; NO THORNS, NO THRONE; NO
apples, un-popped popcorn, pecans, potatoes gall, no glory; no cross, no crown.” – William Penn
and homemade goodies. A free, fun and unique
Want your
shopping experience. COVID compliant. Info –
Linda 435-559-1657 MONDAY, MARCH 29
PAROWAN SWAP MEET (9AM – 5PM) IRON
COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS (50 S 600 E Clinic
Way, Parowan). Booths from local groups and
VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY
SUU MUSIC SMALL ENSEMBLES (MARCH 29-30, event on our
calendar?
organizations. Come spend the day shopping in 7:30PM) – Free livestream events both evenings.
Parowan! For info (435) 559-4504. Spring is finally here and so are the small
ensembles. These concerts will play back to back
at www.suu.edu/pva/music/webcasts.html. 29th
SATURDAY, MARCH 27 – Brass and Woodwind Ensembles, 30th – Piano
and String Ensembles. Info @ www.suu.edu/pva. There is no charge for calendar items.
Your submissions can be made online
PASSOVER
at ironcountytoday.com, or emailed
CEDAR CITY OPEN SPIKE BALL TOURNAMENT CEDAR CITY YEAR-ROUND DOWNTOWN
FARMERS MARKET, (10am to 1pm), Every
TUESDAY, MARCH 30 to news@ironcountytoday.com or
(10am) Park Discovery (2077 W Royal Hunte Dr,
Cedar City). The SUU Spikeball club has been Saturday rain or shine, in parking lot behind DOCTOR’S DAY brought to 389 N 100 W, #12, Cedar
growing. Partnering with Cedar City, Vantage the Stratford Hotel, (18 S Main Street) or inside City, Utah 84721. The deadline is Friday
Marketing, and our season-long title sponsors the building behind the parking lot in the cold SONS OF UTAH PIONEERS VIRTUAL TOUR –
weather months. Artwork, baked goods, crafts, (Noon) The public is invited on a virtual at noon. The calendar is not to be
KBS Apparel and Cathedral Brand, there will be
prizes to go around! Divisions: Elite, Competitive, custom semi-precious stone, costume jewelry, tour of the Priesthood Restoration Site in used for advertising. Items will be
& Recreational. Team Fee: $40 Registration closes farm fresh produce, homemade brownies & Pennsylvania. Please join us! Zoom link: https://
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Thursday 3/25 @ Midnight. Registration online, candies, home style treats, homemade jams &
utahroundnet.com/cedar-city jellies, homeopathic items and 100% real honey. Meeting ID: 567 190 9341. Passcode: prs.You can also read
