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New
Fatal
accident
involves
Center
motor-
cycle, SUV
Takes
from Sgt. Clint Pollock
Cedar Cit y Police Department
On November 19, 2021,
Cedar Communications
received a 911 call regarding
a traffic accident at 600 S
Main St. that was involving a
motorcycle. Officers arrived on
Flight
scene and provided medical
help to the victim before
EMS arrived on scene. The
victim was transported to the
Cedar City Hospital where he
succumbed to his injuries.
The victim is a 56-year-old
male and a Cedar City resi-
dent, his identity will not be
male victim
succumbs to
injuries at
cedar city
hospital
released until family notifi-
cations are made. The initial
investigation has revealed that
the motorcyclist was traveling
southbound on Main St, and a
SUV driven by an adult female
was northbound on Main St.
attempting to turn westbound
on 600 S. The traffic signal was
green for north/southbound
traffic. At this time, it appears
that the SUV turned in front of
the motorcyclist. At this time
no citations or arrests have
been made as the investiga-
tion is not complete.
The Cedar City Police
Department would like to
extend its sympathies to the
victim’s family for their loss.
This is an active and ongoing
investigation, and we will
Story on page 2 Courtesy Tessa Douglas
release more information as it
becomes available.
2 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 news Iron County Today
Southwest Tech launches new Business & Innovation Center
Occasion marked
with Governor,
flyover, open house
from Tessa Douglas
For Iron Count y Today
Cedar City’s new Business and
Innovation Center celebrated its
opening with a ribbon cutting
that included Governor Cox and a
three-helicopter flyover, as well as a
community open house.
The new Center, located at 510
West 800 South, is the result of months
of planning between partners that
include Southwest Technical College,
Southern Utah University, the Cedar
City Economic Development Office,
the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce,
courtesy Tessa Douglas
and the Women’s Business Center of
Southern Utah, among others. These Utah Governor Cox joins Southwest Tech President Brennan Wood and other city, educational and business leaders in the
community to help cut the ribbon to officially open the center.
economically driven organizations
came together with a goal to meaning- networking and business competi- spoke about the value of encouraging for startups and business growth, and
fully and effectively support business tion events. Program facilities include small business development. He said he referred to Cedar City’s center as “a
startup and development in Iron everything needed for business although the economy benefits when model for the rest of the state.”
County and the surrounding areas. startups, including high-speed we recruit out-of-state business to Governor Cox also spoke of the
The center’s services include a wireless internet, a clean makerspace, come to Utah, he wants to make sure valuable partnership between the
business launch program, profes- computer/training labs, a conference locally started, small businesses have organizations who created the center,
sional mentorship, scholarship and room, and co-working office spaces. the support needed to be successful.
seed-funding opportunities, and At the ribbon cutting, Governor Cox Innovation centers are key resources see ribbon cutting » 8
Iron County Today news Wednesday, December 1, 2021 3
Republican U.S. Senate candidate's
'Yellow Couch Tour' stops in Iron County
from Meg Walters
(Left) U.S. Senate Candidate
Communications Director Becky Edwards with Iron County
GOP Chair Volney Morin and GOP
Edwards announced her candi- State Central Committee member
dacy for United States Senate in May. Blaine Nay. (Right) Edwards meets
She is hoping to unseat Mike Lee and students at the SUU Leavitt Center.
become Utah’s first female senator. In
her campaign announcement speech
Edwards said, “For 10 years, our
senator has failed to deliver for our
state. He put his personal political
ambitions before your needs. Utah
deserves so much better.” Then she
added, “I’ve watched as politics have
become divisive and dysfunctional.
Things need to change. It’s time we
have a leader in Washington who
will stop bickering and just put the
people of Utah first.”
Edwards served District 20 in the
Utah House of Representatives from
photos Courtesy Becky Edwards
2008 to 2018. During those ten years,
she held “Bagels and Briefings” in about policy and her time in the Utah ber Blaine Nay to share her vision for priorities as a state legislator, and
her home every Saturday and invited Legislature. Edwards then toured the the future of the Republican party in will inform my legislative priorities as
constituents into her living room to campus and spoke with the student Utah. Utah’s next United States Senator.”
get to know them and hear about Sustainability Club, before meeting Edwards ended the day meeting When asked what she has been
the issues that mattered most to the with SUU Interim President Mindy with Parawon Mayor-Elect Mollie hearing as she travels the state
people she represented. Benson. Halterman, her sister Alpine, Edwards responded, “In addition to
Now, Edwards is bringing part of “Higher education is one of my Councilwoman Jessica Smuin, and the very important everyday issues
her living room to every corner of top priorities in this campaign, and Cofounder/COO of Fitbliss Fitness that Utahns are concerned about like
the state, hauling her yellow couch I value the wisdom and perspective Anneka Cannon. inflation, water, access to affordable
in the back of her Volkswagen Atlas of students who are engaging with “I love the opportunity this healthcare, etc., people are also
for her Yellow Couch Tour. She politics to make their voices heard,” campaign has given me to meet with deeply concerned about the direction
sits with voters on the couch and Edwards said. “SUU is a beautiful voters all around the state and hear of our country. They want leaders
discusses their hopes for the future campus full of students who will be what matters most to them, what who stand up for what’s right, and
of Utah. our feature leaders. If today is any issues they are facing, and what who will bring balance and integrity
Edwards started her day in indication, they will lead us in the they hope to see happen in Utah in back to the Republican party that so
Iron County on the Southern Utah right direction,” she added. the coming years,” Edwards said. many of us love.”
University campus where she Edwards then met with the Iron “Engaging with voters in different Edwards faces Incumbent Mike
addressed students in the Leavitt County GOP Chair Volney Morin and areas with different perspectives Lee and Ally Isom in the June 2022
Center and answered questions GOP state Central Committee mem- than my own informed my legislative Republican Primary.
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.
Nov 22 Prob/Parole Violation Nov 27
Joshua J Glover Nov 25 Erickson R Begay
Cedar Cit, UT Enoch, UT
Lewdness Randolph Reed Communications
Abuse, Intoxication,
William L Scott Vernal, UT Retail Theft
Cedar City, UT DUI – w/Injury, Drive
DUI (Alcohol/ on Denied w/o Ins, Robert D Boggs
Drugs), No valid Lic, Parowan, UT
Leave Accident, Poss
DRUG – Poss C/S, Retail Theft
Dangerous Weapon
Paraphernalia Brycen J Roberts
by Restr.
Cedar City, UT
Nov 23 Assault, DRUG – Poss
Nov 26 C/S, Paraphernalia
Gary D Harrell
Cedar City, UT Carly A Alley Dylan G Robinson
DUI St. George, UT St. George, UT
Prob/Parole Violation Retail Theft, Drive
David W Mesa w/o Ins
Cedar City, UT Albert J
DUI Engelsman Nov 28
Enoch, UT
Nov 24 DRUG – Poss/Use of
Machlon K
Kabeya
James S Arnold C/S, Fail to Reg Exp Cedar City, UT
Murray, UT Veh. DUI’
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opinion
To the Editor Thought of the week
"If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint and that voice will be
Re: opinion piece by silenced. Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." — Vincent Van Gogh
Reps. Stewart and Nunes
in the Nov. 17 issue of ICT
In criticizing the Biden administration’s
vaccine mandate for government employ-
ees and contractors as a threat to national
security, Reps. Stewart and Nunes ignore
another glaring threat to national security
– an ongoing pandemic that has killed
nearly 800,000 Americans and continues
to overwhelm our health system and
wreak havoc on life as we once knew it.
Unlike Reps. Stewart and Nunes,
George Washington understood the grave
threat to national security a pandemic
poses – so much so that in 1777, he
imposed a smallpox vaccine mandate on
the Revolutionary Army, recognizing that
the infectious disease had contributed
From the Editor
to defeats in battle. The mandate worked
and has been credited as a critical military
measure. One holiday down!
Reps. Stewart and Nunes refer to
vaccination as a “personal medical deci-
sion.” It is not personal – it is very much
One to go?
I
public. We know that every case of COVID hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving and a safe
is another opportunity not only for the return from wherever you traveled to eat turkey, or
virus to be passed on to a vulnerable loved whatever delicious meal was on the table. I had turkey
one, but to mutate into vaccine-resistant and cheesecake—a delicious combination. FYI, the cheese-
strains. Even in the U.S. where individual cake was to help counteract the tryptophan (wink, wink).
freedom is sacrosanct, we do not have the So, what do we do now—besides berate our eating
right to harm our colleagues and commu- habits, try to devise a plan to pulverize the pounds and figure
nities, and one person’s right to a job does out how to apologize to any family and friends we may have
not outweigh another person’s right to life. offended during dinner? Oh, and wait for our plethora of
In fact, in Jacobson v. Massachusetts - a packages we ordered online during Black Friday and Cyber
1905 decision upholding a smallpox vac- Monday and all the other days disguised
cine mandate - Justice Harlan wrote “[r] with clever names to give us exciting
eal liberty for all could not exist under the excuses to go into debt.
operation of a principle which recognizes Is that what the holidays have
the right of each individual person to use become—special shopping days
his own, whether in respect of his person and events to get through, but not
or his property, regardless of the injury to truly look forward to? With the
that may be done to others.” next major holiday being Christmas,
Reps. Stewart and Nunes drastically are you already dreading the
underestimate the intelligence community. decorations and debt that are usually
The vast majority of these ranks are Corey
Baumgartner involved with “the most wonderful
patriots who dedicate their lives to serving Managing Editor time of the year”?
the interests of the American public, often May I offer some humble words of
taking significant risks and making painful wisdom from a fellow word-warrior, Dr. Seuss and from the
sacrifices in the process. To heed a direc- reformed heart of the Grinch.
tive from the Commander in Chief specif- “And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow,
ically aimed at protecting the American stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came with-
people, even if it means personal sacrifice, out ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages,
is precisely what they’re sworn to do. boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was
sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before.
What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store.
Leanne Webster, Cedar City What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.”
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opinion
Like a good neighbor?
cyclops vaccinated or his belief in medical quackery.
Instead of relying on a doctor, he received
too late to help them recover.
“He would see patients in cramped emergency
Bryan Gray “treatment advice” from a talk show host – and, wings, traditionally meant for a quick triage,
bgray@aplhagraphics.com not surprisingly, contracted COVID which put his sometimes stuck there for 24 hours because there
teammates at risk and led to the Packers losing a are not enough beds in intensive care units. He
Bryan Gray is a syndicated contributor to and not an game they should have won. might also see death in the E.R., or, more common,
employee of this newspaper. His opinions are solely his As ex-Steeler quarterback Terry he’d see funeral home workers transporting
own and not those of Iron County Today Bradshaw said, the Rodgers incident bodies out of the ICU.”
A
only puts fresh paint on the popular Rodgers is adept at seeing
aron Rodgers, quarterback of the Green
Bay Packers, is a highly regarded athlete,
concept of “dumb athletes”. If I “If I needed receivers run complex patterns on
needed heart surgery, I’d request the football field, and few have
one of the best quarterbacks of our era, a treatment from a heart surgeon, heart surgery, been as successful as he, figuring
handsome man who enjoys dating famous sports
car drivers and actresses, a multi-millionaire with
not an English teacher. If I had
a plumbing problem at my
I’d request out when to hurl the ball while
these patterns play out. What
screen presence as an effective spokesman for
State Farm Insurance. He also has proven himself
home, I would call a licensed
plumber, not an accountant
treatment from he cannot see, however, is the
harm he has caused in the
to be one the sporting world’s biggest jerks! or a philosophy major. And if I a heart surgeon, community by telling people
I don’t care that his ego erupted when the
Packers used a top draft pick without the approval
wanted information on COVID, I
wouldn’t seek out a mouthy talk not an English they are being duped by medical
professionals.
of “His Highness Aaron”. I also don’t care that with
his feelings hurt he basically snubbed the Packers
show host.
Speaking to a New York Times
teacher.” Even though State Farm has
decreased the number of commer-
selection of a Utah State quarterback and, angry sports columnist, a medical director of a cials in which Rodgers appears, the
at a Super Bowl coaching call, was a no-show at hospital in Wisconsin urged Rodgers to visit guy will still be a shoo-in for the NFL Hall
pre-season practice while letting Wisconsin fans the emergency room where he works. The columnist of Fame in Canton, Ohio, and young fans will still
know the Packers were not in his future. explained what Rodgers would see. dream of “being like Aaron” in Milwaukee and
That’s ego talking, what one can expect from a “He would see patients young and old, gasping Madison, and Oshkosh.
brash bully on the playground, not an athlete which for air, wracked with pain that scorches their chest. Good for him. But he is still a classic jerk who,
many of us used to admire for the arc of his spirals. He would see patients pleading for a first dose of when it comes to basic intelligence, would have
But we can’t admire him for lying about being the vaccine, even though at that point it would be trouble finding an elephant in a phone booth.
6 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 news Iron County Today
Iron County Today news Wednesday, December 1, 2021 7
public & health
Kait Sorensen named Canyon Garfield counties. Services include emergency
shelter, crisis intervention, information and referral,
Creek Services’ new Executive court and medical advocacy, mental health services,
Director housing advocacy, safety planning and more. Help is
available via the 24 hour hotline 435-233-5732 (call
Canyon Creek Services is thrilled to announce or text). CCS also provides awareness, education and
that Kaitlin Sorensen has been selected as the prevention services in order to achieve our vision
organization’s next Executive Director. Kait will begin of “Communities Free of Domestic Violence and
her new role at CCS on December 6th, 2021. Sexual Assault.” For more information, please contact
Board President, Amy Nielson, stated, “The Board prevention@canyoncreekservices.org.
of Directors for Canyon Creek Services is very
happy to put our confidence in and support behind
Kait Sorenson as our new Executive Director. After Kaleigh Bronson-Cook, Awareness & Prevention
months of an extensive search and interview process, Director, Canyon Creek Services
it was clear that Kait was the right one for the job. We
are excited to partner with her to bring Canyon Creek
forward into a new era of growth and fresh energy
towards our vision of Communities Free of Domestic Beat the holiday bulge
Violence and Sexual Assault.” The temperature is dropping, the leaves are
Kait has been with Canyon Creek Services turning, and you're about to face another season
for over six years and has served in various roles of creeping holiday pudge. It starts out slow, but
including as the Shelter Case Manager, Awareness & after a few months of nibbles–Halloween candy,
Prevention Director and most recently as the Victim Thanksgiving stuffing, party treats, and all those
Services Director. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in delicious holiday desserts–most people pile on at
Political Science and a least 7 to 10 pounds.
Master's Degree in Public But there's a way to ward off the dreaded "holiday
Administration from 10" before the next feasts hit, and that's by shoring up
Southern Utah University. your body's fat-fighting defenses right now.
After relocating to the
area over 11 years ago, 1: Make you, your fitness a priority today
she fell in love with the Do 3-4 days a week of exercise for 30 minutes.
Cedar City community You can do it! A toned body burns calories at a much
and is actively involved higher rate than a flabby one. Another bonus is
in several local organi- that getting in shape will give you extra energy for
zations, initiatives and juggling holiday obligations.
projects. Yes, it’s hard to start or stay on track with
When asked about your fitness goals during the holidays but it is not
her new position, Kait impossible. After 20+ years of training clients, we
shared, “I am so honored have found the most realistic goal over the holiday
to have the opportunity months (Thanksgiving to Christmas) is to maintain
to serve this organization your weight. If you do lose some pounds then that is
and this community a lovely bonus.
as the next Executive
Director. I believe whole- Courtesy Canyon Creek Services
2: Be wise about your food choices
heartedly in CCS’ vision Kait Sorensen Don’t just eat every goodie you see. Cookies,
of ‘Communities Free of candy, and drinks are everywhere. Think about having
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault’ and while the only an extra 400-500 calories a day to maintain your
work we do is not easy, our community is invested in current weight. What do you really want to use those
ending this type of violence and abuse and I believe it calories on? Choose quality over quantity. Maybe
is absolutely possible. I look forward to continuing to you won’t want to use them at all (this is a fabulous
build on the strong partnerships we already have and choice). If you choose to use them, then enjoy them.
creating new ones to continue this great work.” Don’t use them up in a “stress-eating binge”. No
Kait has established herself as a leader in domes- matter what approach you choose, remember that
tic and sexual violence services in our local commu- increasing your level of movement will enhance every
nity, throughout the state of Utah and nationally. Her aspect of your life. Not to mention, it’ll let you sip
work at Canyon Creek Services has included greatly your eggnog and nibble on those gingerbread cookies
expanding the Victim Advocate team including the with control and confidence.
creation of the Housing Division which provides
housing focused services and financial assistance 3: Buy a journal & set your holiday goal
to survivors, building networks of providers and Start it off with something akin to: I am going to
community partnerships as well as extensive work make the best food choices daily, drink more water,
on building trauma-informed processes and policies and move/exercise 30 minutes a day for at least 3-5
around serving survivors who also use substances days a week. Also, chart your progress: both your food
and have severe mental health concerns. She has intake and your exercise along with water consumed.
recently finished a project with the National Center Avoiding the stress of unrealistic expectations is one
on Domestic Violence, Trauma and Mental Health of the keys to a successful plan. Take time to focus on
where she will be featured as an expert resource you each day in spite of how crazy the day might get.
for developing shelter programs and supporting Stress can make it seem impossible to stick with
survivors who use substances. She looks forward any healthy living plans. But it's a way of life for most
to continuing to build on the work she and others people. These past months with COVID-19, online
have accomplished at CCS and hopes to bring her schooling, loss of jobs, not being able to travel and
experience and perspective into her new role as the see loved ones has taken its toll on everyone. Being
Executive Director. healthy can help you deal with the stresses of life.
Canyon Creek Services (CCS) provides free Instead of reaching for a pint of ice cream and a
and confidential services for survivors of domestic
violence and sexual assault in Iron, Beaver and see Health » 10
8 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 news Iron County Today
Southern Utah University
SUU observes 30 years of accreditation by
National Association of Schools of Music
by Ashley H. Palmer department to implement planning, organization of schools, conservatories, accredited institutional members.
SUU Public Relations Coordinator assessment, and strategies that enable colleges, and universities that estab- Dr. Lawrence Johnson, Chair of
our students to be successful societal lishes national standards for degree the Department of Music at SUU,
Southern Utah University com- contributors in music, the arts, and programs and credentials in music. says, “We have Dr. Hal Campbell
memorates their 30th anniversary of other relationships. It opens doors for The Association provides assistance to and the music faculty at the time
becoming an accredited member of to thank for shepherding the SUU
the National Association of Schools Department of Music through the
of Music (NASM). In September initial accreditation process all
1991, this was the first specialized those 30 years ago. We stand on the
accreditation acquired by Southern shoulders of all the music faculty
Utah University. It opened a path for and administrators before us who
the Department of Music to coor- have kept the high standards asso-
dinate their program standards on ciated with being NASM accredited;
national levels with some of the best it has benefited the department, the
and brightest schools, faculty, and faculty, and most of all the students,
students in their field of study. and we look forward to many
Dr. Keith Bradshaw, Associate more years of maintaining a highly
Dean of the College of Performing and competitive music program with
Visual Arts and Professor of Music, Courtesy SUU NASM's continued guidance.”
shares, “Thirty years of accreditation SUU's music department has been recognized for decades for their high program It is an honor for SUU to be a
by the National Association of Schools standards and its talented, dedicated musicians. member of this national association
of Music is a significant milestone. It and to have held strong to the stan-
signifies a level of achievement that students to transfer, be accepted into institutions and individuals engaged dards set by its associates. Students
puts SUU on par with other institutions prestigious graduate programs, and in artistic, scholarly, and educational can be sure that they are receiving
across the country. It signifies that procure employment. The Association music-related endeavors. NASM the best education in music when
we meet national standards, from has worked with us to improve and currently has approximately 637 they attend SUU.
curricular structures to administrative raise our programs to be rigorous,
procedures, budgets to student viable, and competitive, and to provide
outcomes, facilities and library an education that meets or exceeds
resources to faculty qualifications. The national norms.”
accreditation process is very thorough The National Association of
and has assisted the college and music Schools of Music, founded in 1924, is an
ribbon cutting places on working together with the
community for the betterment of all.
« Continued from page 2 He said, “We hold our community
and our employers in high regard. We
citing collaboration as vital to helping don’t compete, we collaborate. This
Utahns thrive since the pioneers first center will bring people together, and
settled here. He said “Necessity is the together, we are better.”
mother of innovation. When you have Pearson spoke of entrepreneur-
to survive, you figure things out and ship and how she’s seen it grow in
you have to work together. Because if Iron County and at SUU in recent
you don’t work together, you die... I’m years. When SUU’s Entrepreneurship
so grateful for the lessons that were Center opened several years ago, only
learned during those very difficult 18 students were enrolled in related
times, that have passed along. And I classes. Since then, the program has
hope we never forget them.” grown ten times larger, with 180
He continued, “We have people students representing 31 countries.
with great ideas who are making a Stewart discussed how valuable
difference every day…But it can only local startups are to the economy. He
happen if we are willing to play in said, “Building small business is really
the sandbox together, if we’re willing what our community and country is
to share our resources, our minds, built on. And this center is so key…
and we’re willing to collaborate and We’re going to be seeing headlines and
work together to improve the lives of hearing stories of ideas that become
people around us.” huge and transformative for us, for our
Other speakers included community and for the region.”
Southwest Technical College A few days after the ribbon
President, Brennan Wood, Dean of cutting, the community was invited
Southern Utah University’s School of to tour the center. The open house
Business, Mary Pearson, and Cedar allowed anyone to walk through the
City Economic Development Director, center’s facilities and to learn about
Danny Stewart. the services that will be offered. The
Wood spoke of Southwest Tech’s event also showcased several local
guiding principal of “Better Together”, businesses to show success stories of
and focused on the value the college entrepreneurship in Iron County.Iron County Today news Wednesday, December 1, 2021 9
Investing in the safety of
Cedar City and its citizens
by Edy Meredith by CCPD. It provides community
For Iron Count y Today information about Domestic Violence
& Sexual Assault, Victim Services,
Many cities in the United States Scam Alert – Don’t be fooled, Records
are experiencing increasingly Requests & Cost, Fingerprint Services,
dangerous environments. The latest New K-9 Officer, CCPD awards,
figures of the crime rate in Cedar Stopping the Vapor aimed especially
Utah comes from 2019. In that year at teens, and Car Seat Education.
the crime index shows that the They also provide other educational
crime rate in Cedar City rose by 4% brochures to assist the public, such
compared to the rate the year before. as “Top 3 Scams Targeting Seniors”.
While Cedar City’s crime rate is 1.5 Parents and guardians of minors
times lower than the total U.S. aver- should also notice that Cedar City
age, it was still higher than in 65.4% has “150 Registered Sex Offenders or
of U.S. cities. In the last 5 years Cedar Kidnappers” that can be found listed
City has seen a rise in violent crime at the following website: homefacts.
and a decrease in property crime. com/offenders/Utah/Iron-County/
Additional details are available at Cedar-City.html. While the State
the following web address: city-data. of Utah has more than 400 cold
com/crime/crime-Cedar-City-Utah. cases (including homicides, missing
html, containing a thorough 12-page persons, and unidentified deceased
report. The following web site persons), Cedar City according to
may also be of interest to readers: Chief Darin Adams only has two
Edy Meredith
The digital community board at the Cedar City Police Department showcases the
newest K9 officer, K9 Snitch, with his handler, Officer Jason Hottell.
crimeinamerica.net/homicides-in- missing person cases that they have
creased-nearly-30-in-2020-largest- been unable to solve (one from
single-year-increase/. November 2005 and the other person
These figures demonstrate that who went missing in May 2015).
American cities, including Cedar Please go to Instagram and Facebook
City, Utah, have a large need for law so you can follow the Cedar City
enforcement officers. With the 2020 Police Department to participate as a
census, we found out that Utah is the citizen sleuth in solving crimes.
fastest growing state in the nation, so Besides well-trained personnel, the
that our crime rate will go up as not Cedar City Police Department with its
all who come here are law-abiding special apparatus and equipment is
U.S. citizens. In fact, even in Portland, also a strong and effective investment
Oregon, whose city officials last year in our community to keep us all safe
were planning to cut their police and to protect law abiding citizens and
department budget, this year in 2021 property. The specialized equipment
the mayor is proposing to increase consists of the following: 1) Patrol
the police budget. According to FBI vehicles – Average Service Life (ASL)
data, homicides increased by nearly 6 years, Estimated Replacement
83% from 2019 to 2020 in Portland, Cost (ERC) $35,000 each with State
Oregon. Citizens of Cedar City, Utah Contract Pricing not retail; 2) vehicle
should beware of attempts to blame equipment including lightbars ASL 5-8
Cedar City Police Officers for increas- years, ERC $2,700; Video systems ASL
ing crime data. These officers daily 6 years, ERC $5,500; Radios ASL 6-8
put their lives at risk to serve their years, ERC $2,400; other miscellaneous
community. Equipment ASL 6-8 years, $8,000; 3)
If you have visited the Cedar City Ballistic Vests ASL 5 years, ERC $1,400;
Police Department, you will notice 4) Firearms ASL 10-15 years, ERC
in the foyer a digital Community $4,000; 5) Officer Uniforms ASL 2 years,
Information Board which was
purchased by and is maintained see investing » 1010 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 news Iron County Today
Iron County Community meeting to
Water Stewards focus on concerns about
water in Iron County
by Ashley Langston growing needs.
for iron county today While the District’s efforts are being attacked from CICWCD levels and provide safe,
by outside environmental activist groups that reliable drinking water and
David Tufte
For Iron Count y Today
are not based in Southern Utah (some posing water for the future.
as local conservative groups), Tufte said it is In 2021m Iron County While some have ques-
In 2018, the Central Iron County Water important to look at what the District is actually experienced its second direst tioned why not just conserve
Conservancy District formed a Water Advisory doing to solve problems. The Central Iron County consecutive years on record and reuse wastewater,
Committee, drawing on the expertise of a variety Water Conservancy District has been working (in 127 years), it’s second according to the Central Iron
of community leaders and experts, to ensure it toward solutions since its formation in 1997, with warmest year on record and County Water Conservancy
was moving in the right direction and explore significant and measurable progress being made the most costly and damag- District (CICWCD), due to
solutions for the Cedar Valley’s water future. in recent years in areas of conservation, reuse and ing flooding throughout the drought and population
Dr. David Tufte, an economist and professor recharge strategies. valley on record. growth, conservation and
at Southern Utah University, was one of the Water “There's a big difference between wanting Also, the current Cedar reuse are not enough on their
Advisory Committee members. He learned about to make a difference and actually taking actions Valley water usage at 28,000 own to fix our local water
the valley’s water supply, challenges such as the to make a difference,” he said. “It is important to acre-feet and the available issues.
over-drawn aquifer and the state’s groundwater acknowledge both the proactive conservation water at only 21,000 acre-feet Now is the time to diver-
management plan, and the District’s efforts. work the District has done, and that the Pine (1 acre-foot = 325,851 gallons sify water resources. And
Tufte said he was amazed the District Valley project addresses shortcomings with of water). With these immedi- with these water challenges
had the foresight to file an application that approach.” ate challenges, it is imperative and proposed PVWS project,
for water rights in the West Desert Tufte will be a panelist at the that the water deficit be a special community meeting
in 2006. This was long before 2021 District’s upcoming community meet- addressed and resolved soon. will be held on Tuesday,
brought Cedar Valley’s worst drought ing about critical water challenges and As such, one proposed December 7th to discuss the
on record, rising temperatures and solutions, including the Pine Valley solution is the Pine Valley Cedar Valley critical water
monsoon storms causing damaging Water Supply Project. Presentations Water Supply Project. The challenges and solutions.
floods. will be given by Monroe and Nathan PVWS project will serve Speakers include: Paul
“There are zero plans or possibilities Moses, Regional Engineer from the Enoch, Kanarraville and Cedar Monroe (CICWCD General
on the table that are competitive with the Utah Division of Water Rights. A panel of City and be funded by: User manager), Nathan Moses
Pine Valley Water Supply Project,” he said. experts will then answer questions submitted by fees, property taxes and (DWRi Regional Engineer),
He added that he is impressed with all the community members. impact fees. It will include Terri Hartley (Cedar City
conservation work the District has done thus far, The meeting will be Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in a fully renewable solar Councilmember), Rob Dotson
and supports the plan to both continue that work Southern Utah University’s Hunter Conference power generation system (Enoch City Manager) and
and import water from Pine Valley. Center Great Hall. All are welcome. Questions may at well sites in Pine Valley David Tufte (SUU Economist).
Through aquifer recharge projects, in the past be submitted at https://cicwcd.org/pvwsproject (northwest of Cedar City) The meeting will begin at
five years the District has conserved more than or in writing at the District Office, 88 E. Fiddlers and transported through 70 6:30pm and will be held at
14,000 acre-feet of water that would otherwise Canyon Road, Ste. 220. miles of buried pipe to Cedar the SUU Hunter Conference
have evaporated from dry lake beds. City. This imported water will Center Great Hall. For
Additionally, the District has supported provide an additional water more info, visit: cicwcd.org/
agricultural efficiency programs to help farmers The Iron County Water Stewards program source, restore the aquifer pvwsproject.
optimize the water they are using and pump less recognizes community members for contributing to
from the underground supply. Paul Monroe, the effort to optimize every drop of water in Cedar
General Manager for the Central Iron County
Water Conservancy District, serves on the
Valley. The Central Iron County Water Conservancy
District is actively engaged in education, health January will be around
the corner and hopefully
Agricultural Water Optimization Task Force for the conservation, reuse and import projects to meet the « Continued from page 7 you are feeling strong and
state of Utah. growing demands on local water supply. For every healthy and your new year’s
Tufte said while the area continues to grow, effort you make to conserve, we consider you a water cookie, take a moment and resolution will be just to
the state’s Groundwater Management Plan, which steward, too. To Get to Know Your H2O, visit www. choose those calories wisely. continue on the healthy path
cicwcd.org.
reduces usable water rights drastically over the Enjoying the holidays for you are already on. Need help
next 59 years, is basically an indirect population many people is all about the setting goals or ringing in
control plan unless more water is imported. food. It’s okay to have good the new year with a fitness
Housing costs, which have increased drastically food, but focus as much on plan? Call IFS Studio today!
in the past year, will only get higher if water is the people, the conversation, 661-436-0259.
not available for more housing. Conservation, the love shared, the special
while important, cannot by itself solve the area’s moments and keeping
problems. yourself healthy. Michelle Crompton, IFS Studio
To stop depleting the aquifer, consumption
of water in the valley would need to go from an
average of 28,000 acre-feet per year to 21,000
acre-feet per year, or less, and that would need
investing ment of their lives into Cedar
City’s community safety
« Continued from page 9 and the pursuit of American
to happen quickly. That would not account for
anyone moving in or children growing up. values and happiness. Cedar
“Each additional person added to our valley ERC $625; 6) Duty Gear ASL City is adjacent to a crime
requires more conservation in a never-ending 10 years, ERC $650; 7) Taser corridor on Interstate 15
process,” Tufte said. “Any proposal to (only) ASL 5-6 years, ERC $2,400; which is now being called the
conserve more ultimately becomes a requirement 7) Computer ASL 5 years, Heroin Highway and should
to limit population.” ERC $2,200; Miscellaneous alert and alarm all of us so
Population increases have their challenges, equipment ASL 5-10 years, that we thoroughly support
and elected officials, including regional city ERC $5,000. the police officers as they all
council members and county commissioners, Please do not be confused work together to protect us.
serve as decision makers regarding growth. by the list of necessary Please remember to visit the
Meanwhile, the District’s legislative mandate equipment. At the top of CCPD and thank them for the
is to ensure water will be available for the area for the list is the acquisition of investment of their lives into
the next 50 years and to scale to meet the region’s the officers themselves who the safety of each of us and
photo Courtesy CICWCD represent the largest invest- into our families.showcase
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Arts + Entertainment in Iron County
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Celebrate the holidays with SUU’s music department
by Ashley H. Palmer
SUU Public Relations Coordinator
Start your holiday season off with sounds of the
season. The SUU Department of Music will perform
their annual holiday concert titled Gloria! on Friday,
December 3, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage
Center Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for
alumni with card, and $5 for youth. SUU faculty/
staff (and one guest) and students can attend for
free with a valid ID card. Tickets can be purchased
at the America First Event Center Box Office, at
the door the night of the performance, or online at
www.suu.edu/arts.
Dr. Lawrence Johnson, Chair of the Department
of Music at SUU, shares, “The annual Holiday
Concert presented by the various ensembles of the
SUU Department of Music has quickly become a
cherished tradition - an event that brings together
nearly all of the music majors, minors, and student
aficionados that participate in our excellent Courtesy SUU
ensembles and conducted by our esteemed The holiday concert brings together the musical and vocal talents of the Thunderbirds to help sing in the season.
directors. We look forward to the opportunity to
once again perform with each other in a live venue most excited for our combined piece, Gloria. It’s a music that will culminate into what I believe to be
and help rekindle the spirit of the holiday season.” beautiful piece of music! The music department has a truly remarkable and inclusive experience for the
Gracie Butterfield, junior with a double major been working hard and we are so excited for every- audience. If you're looking for that warm holiday
in Theatre Arts and Oboe Performance from Rigby, one to come hear the concert!” spirit this season, this concert will be the one to go
Idaho, states, “Working on this concert has been Treven Lowry, senior Spanish major with a to; there's something for everyone to enjoy.”
exciting since I’m in band, choir, and orchestra. I get a minor in Music from Riverton, Utah, says, “My Get into the holiday spirit with the Department
little bit of everything! The band is working on some experience working on this concert has been very of Music’s holiday concert, Gloria! on Friday,
traditional Christmas songs and some not-so-tra- exciting and nostalgic because of the diverse types December 3, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage
ditional songs that you’ll just have to come to the of holiday pieces we have been working on. From Center Theater. For more information about the
concert to hear. The choir has some really beautiful simple classics to complex 12-part harmonies, we College of Performing and Visual Arts events at
arrangements, as well as some fun upbeat songs. I’m are performing a wide interpretation of holiday SUU, please visit www.suu.edu/arts.Iron County Today showcase Wednesday, December 1, 2021 13
Danger! Brainworms ahead
by Mary Anne Andersen into song—all in the same key.
Cedar Cit y Arts Council
S
Grandma got run over by a rein-
o I must say, proceed at your deer, coming back from our house
peril. I am going to talk about Christmas Eve….(And so on to) as for
some brainworms and once me and Grandpa, we believe.
you hear one, you can’t un-hear it.
Brainworms are those songs that It’s also a brainworm, but not as fun
get stuck in your head and play in to sing as the hippopotamus song.
a loop for hours, sometimes days. Three weeks ago, one of the
To make things worse, it is often songs on the piano Monster Concert
just a small fragment of a song, four program was “Be Our Guest”, from
measures that play over and over. Beauty and the Beast. A couple of my
And it isn’t even necessary to hear students practiced it each week
the actual song. Just the name will at their piano lessons and it was
set the thing to going round and nailed into my gray matter for about
round in your mind. This happened three days afterward. And for some
the other morning when my reason, the song from Jesus
husband said, “I’ve been Christ, Superstar in 5/4 time
thinking about ‘I Want that starts “Try not to get
a Hippopotamus for worried” was the perfect
Christmas.’” “No, no, tempo to run to. Every
no”, I shrieked. “Don’t morning for months,
sing it, PLEASE”. But it that song propelled
was too late; just the me around the neigh-
title pushed the play borhood at the ideal
button and I’ve been speed. I didn’t even get
singing it ever since. tired of it, as one usually
does with a persistent
I want a hippopotamus for brainworm. I would often
Christmas; run a few steps past my planned
Only a hippopotamus will do. stopping place just to finish the verse.
No crocodiles, or rhinoceroses; Such is the power of music to
I only like hippopotamuses control our thoughts. So if I just
And hippopotamuses like me too. controlled yours—and I know I did—
here is an antidote. On Tuesday,
See. I warned you. The only December 7, Drew and Lacey
way to get rid of that now is to Williams will perform as the second
replace it with another song——like concert in the Cedar City Music Arts
“Grandma Got Run Over by a season. This duo that has spent time
Reindeer”. This is a true story: in Nashville and opened for such
many years ago I had been out for stars as Jay Leno and Collin Raye will
my early-morning run and had be our Christmas show this year at
seen a deer in my neighborhood. It the Heritage Theater at 7:30. I would
was Christmas week, so I had lots be willing to bet that their music
of company at the time. When I will drive all other less worthy tunes
breathlessly reported my sighting, it right out of your head. Then you can
seemed like the whole family burst sing their stuff.life
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Community + Personal Interest in Iron County
Meaningful
Christmas
Gifts
on a
tighter
2021
budget
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T his year it may be imperative to create a
Christmas list that demonstrates you are
being thoughtful, purposeful, and practical
and also helps to stretch a tight budget impacted
by supply and demand shortages and inflation.
Kathy's
corner
own garden, learning to preserve foods, and even
adding some small/large animals or beehives to
help us feel more in control of our food supply. It
may be that no one on your list would appreciate
a beehive for Christmas but could they use a few
Fortunately, there is still time to “window shop” by Kathleen Riggs seed packets, maybe some pots for growing plants
online or visit local merchants to gather gift ideas in small spaces or a good pair of pruning shears?
USU Extension
that will support the local economy as well as A copy of the USDA Guide to Home Canning
reduce shipping costs—while you may still need or The Ball Blue Book could also be considered a
to mail some presents, consider size and weight of Non-perishable goods thoughtful and useful gift.
items as you shop. Whether it becomes difficult to once again
stock up on toilet paper, face masks, disinfectants Clothing
For the car or hand sanitizers these types of practical gifts may At first, it could seem that purchasing clothing as
A trip or two around an auto parts store or never go out of style and have found their way into a gift may be too expensive for your budget. Consider
online might help you consider gifts that promote more and more daily routines for many folks. These that Black Friday and Holiday sales are not apt to end
safety or convenience while traveling. Ask yourself, make great practical and inexpensive gifts. any time soon although supplies may dwindle. You
what do I wish I had in my own car to help with— might stroll through the clothing accessories section
glare, spot cleaning upholstery, fixing a flat, holding Perishable foods in some of your favorite stores- Socks, gloves/mittens,
my beverages or working under the hood? As you Food items that became scarce during the beanies, ear muffs, scarfs, earrings, etc. might be the
contemplate these possible gift items for a friend pandemic included some meats, cheeses, and fresh right fit for one or more individuals on your list.
or loved one keep in mind that a gas card, car produce. Consider gifting a case of canning jars
wash, or coupon for a free oil change are also very for the home canner, dehydrated or freeze-dried Charity and service to others
useful and appreciated. foods, a bag of flour or sugar, or even some favorite Take a look around your community and see
spices. It never hurts to have some basic foods or where there may be an Angel Tree, Toys for Tots,
Emergency preparedness staples on hand. Salvation Army or other charitable options to serve
What have you found to be the most important less fortunate individuals that live among us. No
supplies to have on hand after having experienced Self-reliance one should feel slighted if you as a giver choose to
2020-2021 pandemic shortages? Consider the One thing that has become apparent in the past
adage, “It’s better to be prepared than not.” year or so is the increased interest in growing your see christmas budget » 21Iron County Today life Wednesday, December 1, 2021 15
Cedar City “Old Hospital”
to become part of SUU campus
by Andrea Roundy When Leavitt Group first moved own bathroom, and a shared kitchen We set up tables down the middle of
Contributors: Cr aig Marchant, into the Old Hospital, the lower floor was nearby. Employees who travelled the hall and had a private, family-style
Dane Leavit t, Jim Dougl as, JoNell Hone, was home to a large computer system. to Cedar City for training would stay in Christmas dinner for all Cedar City
Mark Kenney, Sandr a Ma x well
This “mother computer” tied together these dorm rooms on their overnight employees.”
all the individual Leavitt Group agencies stays. Sandra remembers the visiting Sandra Maxwell remembers cele-
throughout Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. employees “would get in their pajamas brating employee birthdays together.
Part 2 of 3 Eventually the system would help at night and sit in the hallway on “We used to have a birthday party
eliminate the manual handling of the floor and play cards and board every month to celebrate everyone
insurance policies and the company’s games and eat pizza. They had a great whose birthday was in that month.
On a snowy Thanksgiving weekend in account records. At the time, this comradery.” Everyone would stop work and go
1983, Leavitt Group employees began computer system was one of the most In the early years at the Old down to the basement for a party with
moving from their two offices on Main advanced insurance agency systems in Hospital, Leavitt Group employees cake and ice cream. I remember Brent
Street into the newly remodeled “Old the nation. remember celebrating birthdays and Slack's birthday cake one year was "the
Hospital” in Cedar City, Utah. This was big cheese." The cake was shaped like
the official, new location for Leavitt a big wedge of cheese with holes in it
Group’s corporate office. Now, 38 years with a couple of mice sneaking out. It
later, a change is on the horizon. In was always a great time.”
November 2021, the Old Hospital will Sandra also shared, “One of the
become part of the campus at Southern things that was most beautiful for
Utah University (SUU). Leavitt Group’s the city was the Christmas tree we
headquarters will move from the Old The new SUU
ownership and had for several years. We would
Hospital to what is known by many in remodeling will all get together and decorate
Cedar City as the “Old Library” or the literally be history in the most beautiful, tall, live
Cedar City Memorial Library – located the making for the Christmas tree. It would show
at 136 West Center Street in Cedar City. Old Hospital.
through the windows on the west
for all who drove by to enjoy.”
Jim Douglas and Craig Marchant
Childhood Memories of the had offices in the red rock building
Old Hospital next to the Old Hospital in the fall
“Mike, Mark, and I stood underneath of 2001. Jim, a long-time Leavitt
those pine trees while Mom held Eric employee, remembers being at work
up to the window to let us meet our in the red rock building and watching
new baby brother.” ~ Dane Leavitt on the office television as the terrorist
The Old Hospital holds significant attacks unfolded on September 11,
childhood memories for Leavitt Group 2001. He also remembers having the
employees and the community, many opportunity to see the running of the
of whom were either born in the Old Olympic Torch as it passed by the Old
Hospital or know someone who was. Hospital in 2002.
Dane shares, “I remember going to Prior to working for Leavitt Group,
the Old Hospital after the birth of my JoNell Hone worked for four years as a
brothers, Eric and David. Mike, Mark, legal secretary for an attorney whose
and I stood underneath those pine office was on the second floor of the
trees while Mom held Eric up to the Old Hospital. She then went on to join
window to let us meet our new baby Leavitt Group and has been there ever
brother. Those are prime memories.” since. JoNell’s current office served as
Prior to Leavitt Group purchasing the delivery room in the hospital from
the Old Hospital, the building had been 1936 through 1963, and it was the room
boarded up and was not in use for where both her parents were born.
some time. Craig Marchant and JoNell JoNell says she appreciates the oppor-
Hone, both Leavitt Group employees tunity to have worked in this building,
currently officed in the building, which she loves, and in this special
remember the Old Hospital during its location within the building as well.
years of abandonment. Sandra sums it up best for how
Craig shares, “I grew up on Dewey many of us even feel today, “It was
Courtesy Photos
Avenue, which is just around the corner a good place. Everyone worked, but
from the Old Hospital. As Boy Scouts, Foundation of the 2001 addition. The picture shows the demolition of the former west
(parking lot) entrance – just inside the building’s south stairway. Each of the windows that we had fun. Everyone cared for each
we would sneak in and wander around. “went away” due to the adjacent new construction became bookcases. other. You could tell it was a good place
It was dark and not lit, and it was to work because of the longevity of
just a fun place to sneak in and scare With this sizable and advanced holidays together, along with enjoying people who worked there.”
ourselves.” computer, employees from Leavitt the tradition of employee luncheons.
JoNell Hones remembers, “When Group agencies throughout Utah and Once a month, they would set up tables
I was a teenager, this was our spook other western states needed training and folding chairs along the hallway References: Leavitt, Dane. “Historical
alley. It was boarded up, so we would with it onsite. Sandra Maxwell and in the basement. All Leavitt Group Summary.” Posted in the Old Hospital
sneak in and scare ourselves to death.” Dane Leavitt recall hosting these employees (around 30 at the time) historical display at 216 South 200 West,
employees who travelled to Cedar City would gather and enjoy lunch together. Cedar City, Utah.
Experiences and Employee for training on many occasions. Mark Kenney recalls, “I remember https://cedarcity.org/DocumentCenter/
Traditions in the Old Hospital When the Old Hospital was first holding the company Christmas dinner View/7581/Library-History?bidId=
“In the Old Hospital, we’ve watched remodeled, the lower level included on the top floor. The Old Hospital Yardley, Barb. "Hospital Doctored Up Into
the evolution of automation.” ~ Dane several dormitory-type units. Each corridors were wide and nicely New Office." Daily Spectrum (Cedar City,
Leavitt unit included a small bedroom with its accommodated parties and gatherings. UT), May 27, 1984.You can also read
