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Vol. 12 No. 10 Sports ironcountytoday.com Wednesday, February 5, 2020 4 Opinion Down 19 10 Showcase points, 14 Life Lady 25 Sports Reds rally 30 Classifieds to stun 33 Comics/Puzzles Thunder Throw-down Dodgeballers come together for 4th Annual fundraising tournament Page 14 corey baumgartner
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Iron County Today News Wednesday, February 5, 2020 3 southern utah university news SUU remembers former SUU receives Carnegie Professor Gary Giles Community Engagement from David Bishop For Iron Count y Today nationally ranked and among the most popular for SUU students. designation “He was instrumental in helping me It is with sadness that Southern Utah decide my career path and is still a large from David Bishop and core themes,” said Earl University shares the news that former influence in my life today,” said Scott For Iron Count y Today Mulderink, professor of history professor Gary N. Giles passed away on Johnson, SUU graduate and former SUU and facilitator of the appli- Tuesday, January 28 at the age of 82. Giles alumni president. “As a professor, he was CEDAR CITY — Evidence of cation process. “Personally, I dedicated a substantial portion of his life to extremely supportive. Gary was always the institutional commitment want to thank everyone who SUU, serving the University for 34 years. willing to talk things through and not just to community engagement, contributed to this team effort “Over the years, I have to learn the material, but to Southern Utah University and the successful outcome. had the opportunity to talk learn the application of that has once again earned the We can be proud of joining to a lot of SUU alumni and material. In particular, he Community Engagement a relatively small number of inquiring about the welfare focused on the importance Classification from the higher education institutions of favorite professors seems of strong ethics in account- Carnegie Foundation for the in the United States that to be a central theme of ing and how that applied Advancement of Teaching. SUU effectively promote and are those conversations,” said to the job. Thirty years has held the designation for recognized for community Dr. Robert Eves, interim after graduating, I still use a decade and is among fewer engagement.” provost at SUU. “I can techniques that he taught than one percent of higher The Carnegie Community honestly say that Professor me.” education institutions nation- Engagement Classification has Giles was one of those Giles was honored ally to receive it. been the leading framework most often remembered by countless times throughout “Community engagement for institutional assessment alumni. His influence on the his career including earning has become deeper, more and recognition of community students he touched is truly SUU’s first-ever Professor of pervasive, better integrated, engagement in U.S. higher remarkable. A keen wit, a the Year Award, Outstanding and sustained at SUU than it education for the past 14 years quick smile, and a kind word Educator Award, and a place was in 2010 when the classifi- with multiple classification are how I remember Gary in the Hall of Honor in SUU’s cation was first awarded,” said cycles in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2015 Giles. Clearly, his students Great Hall. President Scott L Wyatt. “The and 2020. remember him in much the Giles attended both collaboration between the "The important thing to same way.” SUU (then the College of university and local commu- remember is this is not just a Giles is remembered for Southern Utah) and Brigham nity has been exceptionally designation," said Pam Branin, his humor, compassion, and Young University during his strong from the start, each director of the Community an extraordinary dedication undergraduate education. supporting the other. Over the Engagement Center. "This to students. His influence Courtesy Photo And after graduating from years, in particular since 2010, is a reflection of the many Gary N. Giles the community SUU serves has faculty and staff that are “ reached beyond the class- BYU with a bachelor’s room with his focus always degree in accounting, Giles grown to encompass regions involved across campus on the person, before the Gary was was one of the first to around the world.” According to the Carnegie and the students that are contributing thousands of class and the grades. “Gary was a dear friend a dear complete BYU’s Master of Accountancy program. Foundation, community hours of service each year. engagement describes the col- This designation recognizes and highly respected emeri- tus professor of accounting,” friend Giles and his wife, Vera Jean Giles, met during laboration between institutions everyone on our campus and in said Dr. Mary Pearson, dean of the School of Business. and highly his time at the College of Southern Utah. Together of higher education and their larger communities for the our community." With a long history of com- “He was renowned for his respected they have seven children, mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources. munity engagement, SUU is committed to being “a dynamic uncanny ability to remem- ber every student's name, emeritus many of whom have attended SUU. He made a To be selected, institutions teaching and learning commu- provide examples of universi- nity that engages students in origin, and family history. He truly exemplified a stu- professor of deep and lasting impact on the institution and will be ty-wide practices exhibiting experiential education leading dent-focused education and accounting” greatly missed. community engagement and alignment in mission, culture, to personal growth, civic responsibility, and professional will be forever remembered “He was always a listener leadership resources, and excellence.” The Community for his positive impact on » Dr. Mary Pearson and that’s why people came practices through a self-study. Engagement classification the accounting program and to him,” said Dana Giles the thousands of students who crossed his Magleby, Giles’s daughter. “People that knew The materials and institutions underscores and enhances path.” he always had the time for them. He didn’t are then assessed by a national SUU’s ongoing efforts to fulfill a During his time at SUU, Giles was just teach numbers, he taught life.” review committee. wide range of institutional and instrumental in the design and implemen- Funeral services will be held Saturday, “One of the keys to retain- community responsibilities. tation of the University’s first Bachelor February 8 at 12 p.m. at the Cross Hollow ing the Carnegie Community The Carnegie Foundation of Accounting program in 1965 and then Stake Center. The viewing Friday, February 7 Engagement classification for the Advancement of later the development of the Master of from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, February was our ability to highlight Accountancy program. Both programs are 8 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. fidelity to SUU's mission, vision, see Carnegie »9
4 Wednesday, February 5, 2020 NEWS Iron County Today Opinion Administration Thought R. Gail Stahle Publisher of the Week gail@ironcountytoday.com from the desk of R. Gail Stahle, publisher Deborah Martineau Office Manager “Facts do not cease to officemanager@ ironcountytoday.com exist because they are ignored.” Advertising » Aldous Huxley Scott Stahle Sales Manager scott@ironcountytoday.com 801.755.5999 Submit your letter at ironcountytoday.com, or email them to news@ironcountytoday.com or bring/mail Patti Bostick them to 389 N 100 W, Cedar City, Utah 84721. All Sales Representative letters must be signed, be brief (generally under 300 words in length), list the author’s city and give patti@ironcountytoday.com the writer’s telephone number (phone number will 435.592.1030 not be printed). We reserve the right to edit all letters for length or content. For letters arriving Editorial electronically, we will use the author’s e-mail address in lieu of a signature. Corey Baumgartner Managing Editor news@ironcountytoday.com Power to the "little people" Tom Zulewski Sports Writer Shay Baruffi Reporter The opinions stated in this article are solely those mob rule based on rumors, misun- keeping new businesses and residents Layout/Design of the author and not of Iron County Today. derstandings, and prejudice. As an from moving to Utah. E example, a survey of people in Arkansas There is nothing wrong with voters Devin Christ ven bright, responsible, and found that a majority thought Pres. rebuking elected officials if they think Creative Director admired people can stub their Obama was not a citizen of the United their legislators got it wrong, and to his design@ironcountytoday.com toe. This happened last month States. But Wilson’s defense of legisla- credit Wilson admitted that the state when one of Utah’s sharpest and most tors reflecting the view of constituents leadership needs to both listen and Circulation rational legislators, House Speaker Brad is not necessarily true since most explain to voters what and why it is Wilson, lamented that Utahns often Utahns cannot even name their Utah doing what it’s doing. Taisha Powell do a disservice when they overturn a House or Senate representative. One member of the House leader- S. Cedar City decision of his colleagues. Indeed, the public has been flexing ship team complained that voters were taisha@ironcountytoday.com 435.233.6011 To many readers, Wilson’s being fed misconceptions about the comments reeked of arrogance. tax reform bill. Too many voters didn’t Stormee Anderson How dare the “little people” understand the ramifications if it were N. Cedar City/Enoch question those on Capitol repealed. stormee@ironcountytoday.com Hill! Wilson was obviously Okay, but whose fault is that? It’s 435.592.5724 Wendy Hanson Parowan/Paragonah exasperated by the common folk speaking out against the long-debated tax reform Cyclops not the fault of the voters if they mis- construed legislation. The Legislature did a poor sales job, and it is not good wendy@ironcountytoday.com package, but a problem for enough to admonish voters for not 435.477.9100 the House Speaker was that by Bryan GRAY rubberstamping the decisions of the all but one of the Republican “better educated” body. Columnist Iron County Today is gubernatorial candidates also Another attempt at tax reform is distributed free of charge, opposed it. inevitable since sales tax growth is thanks to our advertisers. It is hand-delivered to over In his opening speech to the 2020 its muscle in recent years by passing slowing, creating a future shortfall for 14,000 households in Cedar Legislature, Wilson expressed his view referendums on medical marijuana, some essential services. Gov. Herbert City, Enoch and Parowan and is available in several that it is dangerous to allow citizen Medicaid, jerrymandering, and tax and GOP legislators are correct in rack locations in Iron and Beaver Counties. referendums to set government policy. reform. It is apparent that Utahns don’t asking the gubernatorial candidates, Good governance, he said, comes from want a full sales tax on non-prepared “So if you don’t like what we proposed, elected officials who study the issues food or a hike in gasoline tax. Neither you come up with something better!” 389 N 100 W, Suite 12 Cedar City, Utah 84721 and then use their best judgement to was there an outpouring of applause for But don’t lambast citizen petitions Ph: 435-867-1865 represent the will of the people or what an income tax cut, especially at a time when, in the case of polling on tax Fax: 435-867-1866 is best for the citizens. when the state is leading the nation reform, only 25% of Utahns supported IronCountyToday.com I understand where he is coming in most economic growth categories. it. You can trust your legislator without from. Direct democracy can lead to Obviously, our current rate is not bowing down to him.
Iron County Today News Wednesday, February 5, 2020 5 Opinion Time for Senate From the Editor to end Democrat A year in the making impeachment O ne year ago I accepted nightmare the Managing Editor position here at the Iron County Today newspaper. A It seems like only yesterday mericans for Limited Government President Rick Op/ that I took that leap of faith. I knew the responsibility Ed Manning issued the follow- entrusted to me was great, to ing statement urging to Senate to not only continue to carry the acquit President Donald Trump of torch, but to makes its flames Corey all charges: of influence burn brighter, Baumgartner “The Senate should end Adam Schiff’s partisan warmer and reach farther Managing Editor impeachment fantasy tonight. The Democrat throughout Iron Country. majority in the House of Representatives has Along the way I’ve definitely had my challenges, embarrassed themselves and have been exposed curve-balls and sledgehammers to deal with for their craven effort to politically weaponize the and work through. I’ve made some mistakes and once somber impeachment process. been befuddled and bamboozled a time or two by “For those still clinging to the idea that if conundrums, but I’m a better editor and person the House Democrats can just call more wit- for them. Nevertheless, (and thankfully) I’ve also nesses on the Senate floor that somehow they got the best team of capable, caring and carrying will stumble upon something resembling an people in my corner. It really does make a differ- impeachable offense, you will have your chances ence when you know you’ve got people willing to in November of 2020 to make your voice heard. call you out, calm you down and carry you through But please know that the House impeachment whatever needs to be endured and conquered, “ even if the challenges aren’t always concerning work. Isn’t that what teams do? Perhaps. It’s cer- The House tainly what families do and that’s what we are. And you, our readers, are a special part of our family. impeachment So, as I continue forward into another year, I humbly ask for your continued support as I pledge was nothing my best to bring you stories of information and inspiration. Stories to inform and also transform more than Kabuki your life and help make and keep Iron County the best place to live, work and play. Let’s go! Theatre on a national stage” » Rick Manning, President, Americans for Limited Government was never about convicting Donald Trump, instead it was nothing more than a chance for coastal politicians to preen in front of cameras and raise money to fund their future political ambitions. The House impeachment was nothing more than Kabuki Theatre on a national stage with fundraising appeals accompanying every manufactured highlight. It is truly sad that the House’s political ambi- tions were put ahead of our national interest, but in some ways it was good for America to witness the lengths Democrats will go to win power as we head into the 2020 election. It is time to end impeachment today, and let the Senate get back to confirming judges who will make an impact for a generation. To view online: https://getliberty.org/2020/01/ time-for-the-senate-to-end-democrat-impeach- ment-nightmare/
6 Wednesday, February 5, 2020 NEWS Iron County Today Utah Legislative Update Bookings Below are bookings as reported by the Iron County Sheriff’s Dear friends and neighbors, a $43 million deficit. These numbers are early estimates, we Department and Cedar City Police Department. Those arrested will receive updated estimates in the coming weeks. are innocent until proven guilty. For a juvenile the name is As every year, I am sending out an important Legislative “(Male/Female) Juvenile Offender” and juvenile is of age less Feedback survey that will be coming out at the beginning of than 18 years. next week. I urge you to complete it and send back to me. Tax Reform Repeal It's to gather your feedback, input, concerns and ideas as One of the first bills we passed this session was House Bill January 27 Cedar City, UT BENTLEY we start this 2020 Utah Legislative Session. Your feedback 185--Tax Restructuring Revisions - Repeal, which, as the Retail Theft Washington, UT MARK Z ALLEY is extremely important and helps me greatly as I represent name suggests, repealed all parts of the tax reform package Cedar City, UT MICHAEL J Purch/Poss/ and serve you as your senator in the Utah Legislature. LOPOUR Consume by we passed in December. While we still have a structural Retail Theft Minor - Measurable Cedar City, UT And...so it begins! We kicked off the 2020 Gen- issue we need to address with the budget, it became clear RUSTIN C Fail to Comply w/ Amounts eral Legislative Session on Monday, January during the signature gathering for the referen- COLBURN Court HARRISON dum that many citizens have strong concerns Cedar City, UT BUTLER 27. The opening day is largely ceremonial, DRUG - Poss Drug and we were fortunate to have Elder Ulisses around the tax legislation passed over a month January 31 Cedar City, UT Paraphernalia Purch/Poss/ Soares from the Church of Jesus Christ of ago. Additionally, it would have been difficult JOHN H TINGEY DANIEL R Consume by Latter-day Saints offer the invocation, the Utah to pass a balanced budget for the year if tax ATKINSON Enoch, UT Minor - Measurable Air National Guard present the colors, and the code changed halfway through the year via New Harmony, DUI - w/2 Prior Amounts Utah Symphony perform the national anthem. ballot vote. The bill passed unanimously in UT Convictions in KAITLYN COLES the Senate, with only one dissenting vote in DUI 10 yrs., Alcohol It's going to be a great legislative session, with Restr. DL, Interlock St. George, UT many important bills to discuss and things to the House. We do not plan to pass major tax EVAN K Device Req., Speed Purch/Poss/ accomplish. reform legislation during this session. BLANDFORD Regulations Consume by Cedar City, UT Minor - Measurable Here are some of the highlights from Week 1 DRUG - Poss C/S JOSHUA E WILLIS Amounts at Capitol Hill: Upcoming Legislation Marijuana/Spice Cedar City, UT Theft/Firearm HANNAH J Some of the most unique or controversial bills RONALD H TAIT Operable Veh, HICKSTEIN Cedar City, UT Cedar City, UT Preliminary Budget Numbers Sen. Evan we see during the session make their way Aggravated Assault Burglary/Veh, Theft - $500 to $1500 Purch/Poss/ into the news and, in turn, generate a lot of Consume by As a member of the Executive Appropriations VICKERS interest. Here are some of those bills below. January 28 NICHOLAS V Minor - Measurable Committee, one of my main focuses each ses- Utah Senate District 28 IBARRA Amounts sion is the budget. In December, we received JEFFERY L Cedar City, UT preliminary revenue estimates for Fiscal Year Front License Plate CALDWELL DRUG - Poss C/S Marijuana/Spice, CLAYTON M JENSEN La Verkin, UT 2019, and it reemphasizes the structural issue we have with While you might not know it from driving around, in Utah Poss Dangerous DRUG - Poss Drug Chesterfield, MO our budget that will eventually need to be addressed. As we require both front and back license plates on vehicles. Weapon by Restr, Paraphernlia Purch/Poss/ you can see below, based on the early revenue estimates, DRUG - Poss C/S Consume by As it currently stands however, it is only a secondary SHANE Minor - Measurable while the Education Fund is sitting comfortably with a $106 offense, meaning police officers cannot pull a vehicle Sched I/II/Analog, PRESTWICH Amounts million surplus, our General Fund, that we use to fund the DRUG - Poss Drug Cedar City, UT over solely due to the absence of a front plate. But, they Paraphernalia, LEXIS S KELLER majority of the services and functions of government, shows can issue a citation if they pull you over for a different Stop Lamps - Turn Assault, Unlawful Detention Cedar City, UT violation, and you are also missing a front plate. Senate Bill Signals Purch/Poss/ 85--License Plate Position Amendments, would reclassify ASHLEY A February 1 Consume by an individual’s failure to display a front license plate as a FRAZIER Minor - Measurable KENDRICK R Amounts primary offense. This has generated a lot of concern and Cedar City, UT Protective Order JOHNSON LANCE T LAWSON discussion; however, the bill sponsor has decided to no Cedar City, UT Violation Cedar City, UT longer run this bill. DRUG - Poss Drug JHON S JAQUIZ Purch/Poss/ Paraphernalia, Consume by Cedar City, UT Disorderly Conduct, Fetal Remain Disposal Retail Theft Threats Against Minor - Measurable Amounts JEAN C LEWIS Life/Property Any bill that touches on abortion is a hotbed for debate. NAYAH D RAMOS One bill that has made the news this week is Senate Bill Cedar City, UT DONNA M Cedar City, UT Assault on Health CHENEY 67-- Disposition of Fetal Remains, which seeks to give Care Provider Purch/Poss/ Cedar City, UT women the choice on the final disposition of fetal remains Retail Theft Consume by HLA THAUNG Minor - Measurable following an abortion or miscarriage, and requires the Cedar City, UT JACOB N JESSOP Amounts hospital or clinic to handle those remains in a respectful Child ABuse/Neglect New Harmony, manner. There is some false information going around UT CAMERON R MALE JUV SHORT about this bill in that would require women to bury the OFFENDER Witness Tampering, Cedar City, UT aborted or lost child. This bill simply gives women a choice. Cedar City Stalking Fail to Report Nothing is required of parents if they wish for the health- Assault DIAMOND Accident, Damage care facility to handle the final disposal. FULLMER less than $1500, FEM JUV OFFENDER Cedar City, UT Reckless Driving, Stalking Probation/Parole Cedar City, UT Firearms Criminal Trespass PAYTON J JESUS Violation, DUI - w/2 Prior Convictions It seems like each year now we see more and more FEM JUV Kanarraville, UT in 10 yrs., Drive on OFFENDER Weapon While legislation on firearms. This year I have already heard about Under Influence, Susp/Revo/Den w/ a number of bills. House Bill 109--Universal Background Cedar City, UT Prior Conviction. Threats Against Threat w/Weapon, Checks for Firearm Purchasers would require a background Life/Property, Tele- Intoxication, RODRICK L WARD check for the transfer of a firearm between persons who phone Harassment Assault, Criminal Cedar City, UT are not federal firearm licensees, with the exception of Mischief Purch/Poss/ Consume by family members and law enforcement agencies and officers. January 29 CLIFF A JONES Minor - Measurable Senate Bill 33--Firearm Identification Amendments, makes Cedar City, UT Amounts KIEFER P WOOD DUI it a 3rd degree felony to alter or remove any identifying Cedar City, UT MAKALL R marks on a firearm, or to be in possession of a firearm with Forcible Sodomy WHETTEN February 2 identifying markings removed. Neither of these bills are LILLIAN D Cedar City, UT far along in the process yet, but I am already hearing from WALKER THANE J SAVAGE Purch/Poss/ many of my constituents on House Bill 109. Cedar City, UT Cedar City, UT Consume by Retail Theft DRUG - C/S Sched Minor - Measurable Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your III/IV/V, DUI, DRUG Amounts State Senator, it is truly an honor and a privilege. Please JACOB S - Poss C/S Sched I/II/ WILLIAMS Analog February 3 watch for that survey coming out and share your thoughts Cedar City, UT with me. Intoxication LEE M SCOTT BRYCE K ROSS Millcreek, UT Cedar City, UT Courtesy Photo Thanks, January 30 Aggravated Assault Child Abuse, Hildale City Councilman Jared Nichol and his w/Injury Criminal Neg Evan Vickers MERCEDIE K daughter, Gracie, visited me at Utah's Capitol Hill this week, HIGH MAYSON L for Elected Official Day. It was a treat to meet them both. Senate District 28
8 Wednesday, February 5, 2020 NEWS Iron County Today African-American protagonists, experiences are essential parts of history that deserve attention from Grateful Amercian The organization– now known Negro History Week was officially Humanities. Cole once said that Book Prize as the Association for the Study of re-branded, and expanded to what Americans had become “historical For Iron Count y Today African American Life and History is now Black History Month, by amnesiacs.” [ASAALH] — sponsored the first President Gerald Ford. They inaugurated the Prize in WASHINGTON, DC – February Negro History Week in 1926 and “The African-American expe- 2015 to encourage authors and pub- is “Black History Month” and there honored the birthdays of Abraham rience has been an integral part lishers to produce more interesting is an extra incentive to celebrate: Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. of our nation’s history since the books of historical fiction and 2020 is the 150th anniversary Lincoln, born in a log cabin on colonial times. Black Americans dis- non-fiction for adolescents, with of the 15th amendment to the February 12, 1809, is considered the tinguished themselves during the the hope that over time, historical Constitution. literacy would rise. The provision, ratified on February 3, 1870, mandates “the Recommended reading by the right of citizens of the United Black History Month Grateful American Book Prize States to vote shall not be denied or judges abridged by the United States or by »»Dark Sky Rising: Reconstruction any State on account of race, color, country’s best president; Douglass, Revolutionary War, endured great And The Dawn Of Jim Crow by or previous condition of servitude.” an ally of Lincoln, was born a slave suffering before and after the Civil Henry Louis Gates Jr., and Tonya Black History Month did not on February 14, 1818, and later War, and still managed to make Bolden; [2019 Honorable Mention]. become an official festivity until distinguished himself as an aboli- great contributions in science, art, »»Hidden Figures, [2017 Prize win- 1976; however, it was begun when tionist, author, educator, orator, and literature, and sports,” says David ner], by Margot Lee Shetterly. historian Carter G. Woodson, and statesman. Bruce Smith. »»Dreamland Burning [2017 Jesse E. Moorland, an educator and Negro History Week quickly Smith co-founded The Grateful Honorable Mention], by Jennifer a prominent civic leader, started evolved into an event that inspired American Book Prize, a history Latham. the Association for the Study of schools and communities through- advocacy initiative, with the late »»Freedom’s Price, [2016 Honorable Negro Life and History, to publicize out the country to participate. By Dr. Bruce Cole, former chairman of Mention], by Michaela MacColl and African-American accomplishments. 1976—the country’s bicentennial— the National Endowment for the Rosemary Nichols.
Iron County Today News Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9 Last Week's Government News Compiled by Corey Trump defense team member AUMF do not provide legal justification for to Canada and Mexico. With the passage Baumgartner former Florida Attorney Pam war with Iran. Throughout 2019, Iran has of USMCA, we look forward to not only Iron Count y Today Bondi nails Joe, Hunter Biden engaged in reckless escalation culminating in the December 31, 2019 attack on the maintaining, but expanding our trade and investment ties with our closest interna- Ukraine conflict of interest U.S. embassy in Baghdad by Iranian tional trade partners." Sen. Lee Statement on not Fairfax, Va. — Americans for Limited proxies, which the President responded to And from the Utah Manufacturers Associa- needing more witnesses Government President Rick Manning with a targeted killing of Soleimani. The tion: “USMCA is a win for manufacturers of today issued the following statement Resolution also acknowledges the Trump WASHINGTON DC — Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) Administration’s restraint and appropriate all sizes—from small family businesses to regarding the arguments of Pam Bondi, issued the following statement Friday response to Iranian escalation throughout large well-known manufacturing compa- the former Florida Attorney General, before after voting not to hear from witnesses at 2019. nies. The USMCA will finally provide Utah the US Senate today: “The entirety of the President Trump’s impeachment trial: “We manufacturers the certainty they need to House impeachment case rests on the have heard from 13 witnesses via video continue growing the economy and assist presumption that there was nothing to during this trial. We have heard hours of be concerned about relating to former Sen. Lee statement on signing in creating significant jobs both in the argument. We have received hundreds of Vice President Joe Biden’s son’s Board of USMCA state and across the country that depend pages of legal briefs and thousands of on foreign trade. The Utah Manufacturers membership with the Ukraine natural WASHINGTON DC — Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) pages of supporting documents. We know Association is proud to have been a part gas firm Burisma. Bondi’s meticulous issued the following statement Wednesday what happened: President Trump directed of discussions with our representatives outlining of the Burisma corruption case after President Trump signed the United his staff to ask President Zelensky to issue in Congress to shape the USMCA. Utah and the public reporting of it, makes it States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA): a statement announcing an investigation manufacturers will greatly benefit from unambiguously clear that the President not “The USMCA is a huge win for all of Utah, into ‘Burisma and the 2016 elections.’ this agreement as will the Utah economy.” only was correct to ask for the Ukrainians especially the more than 120,000 Utahns President Zelensky declined. Ukraine to get to the bottom of the allegations, but whose jobs depend on trade with Mexico received its aid anyway, and President Zelensky met with President Trump. That’s would have been derelict in his duties and and Canada. Utah dairy farmers, manufac- Sen. Lee Statement on it. That’s what happened. No new witness responsibilities if he had not done so.” turers, and the agriculture community will President’s Middle East Peace would change or contradict these facts. all benefit from continued free and fair Plan That is why I voted to move on without Curtis resolution reiterates trade with our immediate neighbors to the north and south. This update to our trade WASHINGTON DC — Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) hearing from additional witnesses. Like any no legal justification for war policy moves the U.S., Mexico, and Canada issued the following statement Tuesday other trial court, the Senate – here sitting as a court of impeachment – has both the with Iran in AUMF further into the 21st century, setting after reviewing President Trump’s Vision mutually beneficial standards regarding for Peace, Prosperity, and a Brighter Future authority and the obligation to decline to WASHINGTON DC — Rep. John Curtis the treatment of digital services and for Israel and the Palestinian People: “Pres- hold a full trial where the material facts of (R-UT), member of the House Foreign e-commerce.” ident Trump’s Middle East peace proposal the case are not in dispute.” Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution provides a bold new direction towards emphasizing that the current Authorization World Trade Center Utah president and CEO a better future in the Middle East. This for Use of Military Force (AUMF) did not Miles Hansen added: "More than 121,000 If the House gets 19 witnesses provide legal justification for war with Utah jobs depend directly on trade with diplomatic effort lays out a clear blueprint to achieve strong relations between Israel so should the President Iran. “The resolution I introduced today Canada and Mexico. In 2018 alone, Utah and its neighbors and to bring an end to acknowledges a simple fact: The current companies exported nearly $2.7 billion Fairfax, Va. — Americans for Limited the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.” Authorization for Use of Military Force Government President Rick Manning today (AUMF) do not provide legal justification issued the following statement urging that for war with Iran. From this starting point, if witnesses are allowed in the Senate, Congress should revisit the AUMF and have the President’s legal team should have a thoughtful, bipartisan discussion on how discretion to call as many witnesses as best to approach this subject to address they want: “Should the Senate decide to current and future threats against the open the door to witnesses, the President United States.” should be allowed to call any witness given the House of Representatives decision to Background: not allow his participation in the House impeachment efforts. At the very least, In June 2019, the Trump Administration the President should be allowed to call stated that the 2001 and 2002 Authorization any witness who was requested by House for Use of Military Force (AUMF) did not Republicans including Alexandra Chalupa, allow the U.S. to engage in war with Iran Eric Ciaramella, Joe and Hunter Biden. Last week, Democratic leadership brought The Senate should not allow the House forward a vote on H.R. 2456 which calls Managers to use their floor to further for repealing of the 2002 AUMF and H.R. their failed witch hunt, without affording 5543 which blocks funds for the use of any the President expansive rights to present military force in or against Iran without alternative witnesses who demonstrate why Congressional declaration of war, a new the inclusion of Biden and/or Burisma into AUMF, or a national emergency. Both bills the conversation with Ukrainian President were brought up for votes after recent Volodymyr Zelensky. If the House gets 19 altercations with the country of Iran and in witnesses, then so should the President.” response to perceived escalations towards To view online: https://getliberty. war. In response, Congressman Curtis org/2020/01/if-the-house-gets-19-witnesses- introduced this resolution to reaffirm the then-so-should-the-president/ sense of Congress that the 2001 and 2002 Carnegie universities in 1970 as a research tool to describe and represent the « Continued from page 3 diversity of U.S. higher education. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions Teaching aims to build a field around of Higher Education (now housed solving long-standing inequities at Indiana University Bloomington’s in educational outcomes. The Center for Postsecondary Research) Foundation, through the work of continues to be used for a wide range the Carnegie Commission on Higher of purposes by academic researchers, Education, developed the first institutional personnel, policymakers, typology of American colleges and and others.
showcase 10 Wednesday, February 5, 2020 The Arts & Entertainment in Iron County by Amanda DeBry For Iron Count y Today While SUU wel- comes artists from all over the world for their Art Insights series, they are always excited to host Utah- native artists, to show students the successes and talents of artists close to home. SUU and the College of Performing and Visual Arts are proud to host prominent Utah painter Brian Kershisnik on February 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the SUU Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. Brian Kershisnik grew up dividing his time between his dad’s overseas assignments as a petroleum geol- ogist, and summers spent with cousins in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a friendly, curious kid and with no notion at all of what he wanted to be when he grew up. Though he drew often to entertain himself, it never occurred to him that people actually did that for a living. After trying his hand at ceramics at Brigham Young University, Kershisnik was not happy with the results. His friend Lee Bennion encour- aged him to give painting a try. Gallery SUU W elcome s A rt ist owner Dolores Chase noticed his exhibitions and encouraged him in his professional career. Brian Kershisnik One art professor described his style as primitive-realist, and his paintings have a dream-like quality that is focused on idealized see Kershisnik » 12 kent miles
Iron County Today showcase Wednesday, February 5, 2020 11 Your dollars can make a difference right here by Mary Anne ANDERSEN said, “This is of worth. Your desires Cedar Cit y Arts Council are of worth.” S I am talking, of course, about ome years ago when I was the mini-grants provided to those writing a monthly column for very artists by the Cedar City Arts The Spectrum I commented Council. For anywhere between fifty on the happy results when talent and five hundred dollars you can be and money come into sync. We had a blessing in the life of an aspiring been to the Bellagio in Las Vegas artist of any genre right here. And and walked through the beautiful your connection will be personal, Christmas display in their atrium. as you and your benefactree will On the way home, I began musing learn about each other. It is quite on what happens when a person a different experience from an with money says to a impersonal donation person with talent, “Do through the mail. your thing and I will Here is how to do finance it.” Too often, it: Go to the Cedar City Courtesy of SUU both those attributes Arts Council site and SUU's Adjunct Professor of Voice, Shannon Birch, performs during last year's Abendmusik. do not exist in the click on “support”. At An Evening of Music same person; think of the top is membership impoverished artists information, but all and millionaires with no taste. They the way at the bottom is an orange with SUU Music Faculty need each other. “donate now” button. Decide how And I really do want to further much you will donate, fill out the the presence of beauty in our world, payment information, and push but I am unsure of how best to do said button. You’ll receive a thank that. I sigh when I throw away the you and information about who will by Ashley H. Pollock the Abendmusik Faculty Recital!” numerous appeals for help that receive your support. SUU College of Performing & Visual Arts The music faculty and adjunct appear in my mailbox each month. Who wouldn’t love to be the faculty are trained in many areas of Who isn’t touched by the needs of person responsible for this grin The faculty and adjunct faculty the discipline with years of experi- cancer research, African poverty, or when Nathan Washburn knew he for the Department of Music at ence and performance. This concert Special Olympics events? But my could now buy a new banjo?!! Southern Utah University (SUU) gives them the opportunity to show contribution would be small and are gathering together to share students and the local community ineffectual in the overpowering their talents with students and the their abilities as well as give back to presence of crushing need. community in Cedar City, Utah. those who so greatly support their But I can make a difference at Abendmusik Faculty Recital will be efforts throughout the year. home, in our very own community. held on Monday, February 10, 2020 Jon Yerby, Adjunct Professor With just a couple of hundred at 7:30 p.m. in the Thorley Recital at SUU, shares, “Abendmusik, or dollars I could help a music student Hall of the Music ‘evening music’ “ purchase a better instrument to Building on SUU’s is a free concert improve her education. She might campus. This Live music hosted by the teach one of my grandchildren one day. I could help a young father concert is free and open to the performances College of Music at Southern Utah publish his book about a chartreuse moose. That would encourage the public. Dr. Lawrence are in integral University. This an opportunity to writer’s literary skills and give Johnson, Chair of part of our local hear members of giggles to little readers. I still hold dear the story of the the Department of Music, states, arts community” the music faculty practice, or middle-aged businessman in our “It is always a city who was raised in a family that pleasure for the » Jon Yerby, SUU rather, ‘perform’ what they preach! scoffed at anything of an artistic faculty of the Adjunct Professor Live music nature. They prided themselves on SUU Department performances never having gone to a Shakespeare of Music to showcase their talents are in integral part of our local arts play. But this son wanted to write. and share them with the students community and we are fortunate Poetry, no less. He attended a and community. This year we have to have such a talented group of reading by a poet brought into decided to combine forces with professors here at SUU. See you at our community as a guest and courtesy ccac the full time and adjunct faculty Abendmusik!” went away feeling that his wish to Local musician, Nathan performing together in one annual Immerse yourself in an evening of express himself was valid. He went Washburn, of the Washburn Family recital. We have several new faculty music with the Abendmusik Faculty home and wrote a poem that very Bluegrass Band, was thrilled to to receive funds for a new banjo thanks that you will definitely want to hear. Recital. For more information about night. I am so happy that I had a to the Cedar City Arts Council Artists' So, we invite everyone to attend and the Department of Music at SUU, part in exposing him to a world that Mini-Grant Program. enjoy our gift to the community with please visit www.suu.edu/pva/music.
12 Wednesday, February 5, 2020 showcase Iron County Today SBSU's Tyler Kershisnik « Continued from page 10 Brown stands with 11th- human figures. Kershisnik views art as a way to grader Asher “become more human.” Foulk and Brian Hoover, Professor of Art at Southern his painting Utah University said, “Personally, I've always of his sister admired the work of Brian Kershisnik. The Esme, paintings I have seen of his tended to be large which SBSU purchased figurative pieces. Many of them depict people for their that are defying gravity and seem to float in permanant landscapes or interiors. Many of them seem to collection. be spiritual in nature or based on family…I am confident that all who attend Brian’s presenta- tion will be inspired by this prolific Utah based artist.” Brian Kershisnik’s work is featured in collec- tions and shows all over the world, and in many prominent places across the state. His work can courtesy State Bank of Southern Utah found in the Brigham Young University Museum State Bank of Southern Utah awards of Art, the permanent collection of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Covey Center for the Arts, David Ericson Fine Art in high school student in SUMA exhibition Salt Lake City, UT, and Meyer Gallery in Park City, UT. Enjoy this presentation from Utah artist Brian Kershisnik on February 6, 2020 at 7:00 As part of Square One: about what I am painting and I Award, Awards of Excellence, p.m. in the SUU Auditorium. For more informa- Southwest Regional High School care about Esmé a lot.” and Honorable Mentions. The tion, please visit www.suu.edu/pva. Exhibition, on view at Southern This inaugural exhibition award winners, except for the Utah Museum of Art (SUMA) until provides a unique experience for purchase award, were selected Feb. 15, State Bank of Southern young artists in southwestern by the Square One jurors, Roland Utah (SBSU) purchased Esmé from Utah to participate in a muse- Lee, local watercolor artist, Tuacahn High School for the Arts um-level opportunity for profes- Christine Baczek, photographer 11th-grade student Asher Foulk. sional growth. SUMA partnered and co-founder of Luminaria, “State Bank of Southern Utah with Southwest Educational and Stuart Robinson, assistant is proud to celebrate the talent Development Center (SEDC) professor of art education at of our local high school students to provide a space for the next Southern Utah University. by sponsoring Square One: generation of artists to start their The Jurors’ Choice Award was Southwest Regional High School careers and invite the commu- presented to Naji Runs Through, Exhibition,” said Tyler H. Brown, nity to see the work of these grade 12, Tuacahn High School SBSU director of marketing. “I underrepresented artists. SUMA for the Arts. Runs Through was was thrilled by the quality and and SEDC worked with local art selected on his body of work in quantity of work displayed by teachers in Beaver, Iron, Garfield, the show featuring No Child Left these young southern Utah artists. Kane, Millard and Washington Behind, No Child Left Behind, 2019 With all the negative news we counties for student submissions. and MMIW: Nēhiyaw, 2018. hear, it is reassuring to talk to and “One of my central concepts Honorable Mentions were see the talent and beauty created as an art educator is to create presented to the following by these students.” opportunities for students to make local students for the indicated The acrylic painting, created excellent work and then make artworks: by Foulk in 2019, was awarded the it public,” said Steven Stradley, »»Baylee Davis, grade 12, Canyon SBSU Purchase Award during the visual arts faculty at Tuacahn High View High School, Self Portrait, Square One opening reception School for the Arts. “Community 2018 on Thursday, January 9. Foulk support of students is crucial on »»Zoe Petersen, grade 12, Cedar was awarded $750 for the piece so many levels as it reinforces High School, Midnight Journey, that will be placed in the bank’s strong work, builds community 2019 permanent collection. Foulk was awareness of vibrant young artists, »»Phoenix Saville, grade 12, inspired by his sister to create this and prepares students to engage Parowan High School, Me, 2019 work of art. in deeper ways in the immediate »»Ella Wrankle, grade 10, Cedar “Most of the reason for making future as well as college and career High School, Beyond the this painting comes from how planning. Work presented publicly Clouds, 2019 close I am to Esmé. She is my provides real-world experience More information about the sister, my best friend, and she that, coupled with community exhibition can be found on SUMA’s is very inspiring,” said Foulk. “I support, offers positive and truth- website at www.suu.edu/suma. wanted to paint her because ful feedback of artistic endeavors. Admission to the museum is free she is interesting to look at and In addition to the purchase and open to the public thanks to I thought her hair would be cool award from SBSU, other awards the above sponsors and by Cedar to paint. I think that it is easier presented during the opening City RAP Tax, Utah Division of Arts to make good work when I care reception were Jurors’ Choice and Museums and Zions Bank.
Iron County Today showcase Wednesday, February 5, 2020 13 A Star in Iron County by Lynne Brown For Iron Count y Today If you’ve ever heard of, or watched, the classic Disney movie, Lady and the Tramp, you may be excited to know that we have the star of the live action Disney motion picture, living right in our own Iron County. Disney has done remakes of movies but this movie is a remake from a cartoon. Finding the perfect real-life animals to play the parts of Lady, Tramp, Trusty, Jock, Peg, Bull and the whole crew was a big effort for Disney. They scoured the country to find the perfect cast for the movie. gail workman One of the stars of the Iron County local dog trainer, Gail Workman, poses with the stars of Disney's Lady and the movie, Lady, is owned by Tramp. She is also the owner of Lady, whose real name is Rose. Iron County’s local dog trainer, Gail Workman. Spaniels that were competing at this movie, “Lady and the Tramp”. Lady’s real name is Rose event, Rose was the dog that the Disney Come meet Rose and Gail and watch the movie and Rose was a “star” scout couldn’t keep her eyes off of. The with friends on February 14, 2020 at the Iron County before Disney ever found rest is history. Visitors Center at 581 North Main Street, Cedar her. Rose has been on the road a lot City. Doors will open at 5 pm and the movie will Gail was contacted over the last year with filming and on begin at 7 pm. Have your picture taken with your by Disney due to Gail’s reputation and her chosen publicity tours but she will be home on Valentine’s favorite Valentine and share refreshments for a small breed, the Cocker Spaniel. Gail, not knowing who Day, February 14th. Friends of Festival Country donation. Due to limited space, please reserve a spot was calling or why they wanted to see her dogs, said K9s plan to have a screening of the newly released by calling Lynne Brown at 435-590-7451. she would be at an AKC Hunt Test in California with some dogs and could meet with them there to see some of her dogs. Rose was a hunting companion who didn’t get along with her original owner’s other dogs so Rose came to Gail at the age of 4 years old “needing a job.” Anyone with a high energy, focused breed like a Cocker Spaniel or perhaps a Border Collie, knows what this means. Gail has been showing, competing, and training Cocker Spaniels and other breeds for over 35 years. She has been Director of Education for Friends of Festival Country K9s (the group that built the new Enoch Dog Park) since 2013. One of Gail’s main methods of training is clicker training. It just so happens, that is how they train animals to perform in the movies. It is a positive reinforcement based training that involves clickers and treats. Basically, you are getting an animal to do something positive, on their own, and when they do the action that you want, they get a click and a treat. Rose had training issues that needed to be worked out. After Gail worked through some of Rose’s issues through training, Rose was entered into an AKC hunting test where Rose earned her Junior Hunter title. Although Gail had other Cocker
Life 14 Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Community & Personal Interest in Iron County DODGEBALLERS COME TOGETHER TO the 4th annual charity dodge ball throw-down was more like a smack-down as players dove, ducked Smash Hunger and dodged to stay alive. Let's just say that hunger wasn't the only thing that got smashed in the face. Brave warriors, including the Dodge Fathers and the Bruised and Confused, hurled colored balls and got battered as they battled on in the name of charity and to help "Make Dodge Ball Great Again." In the end, everyone had a ball (and a bruise...or two). Ryan Huff even got in on the action by attempting to juggle pins while trying to dodge balls being thrown at him by kids. in the Face In the final two matches of the tourney, the young substitute Cherry Bombers beat Evictus for the "Ultimate Loser" title. And for the 4th year in a row, no one could stop the undefeated champions: the "Unstoppa-Balls." Though, Savage Apparel gave them a run for their money. You know what they say, "5th time's a charm." Don't Stop Ballievin and we'll see you next year! PHOTOS BY COREY BAUMGARTNER
Iron County Today life Wednesday, February 5, 2020 15 Frozen with post-holiday stress? Let it go! P erhaps the busiest season of the year reasons to read a book. Examples include to help you through the stress of tough times, concluded just over a month ago. While increased brain power, comprehension and whether you've had a bad day at work or a year it is noted as being one of most joyful relaxation. It is also linked to improving the ability filled with loss or chronic illness. Since your sup- times of year, many folks tend to over-indulge, to relate to others. (www.realsimple.com/health/ portive family, friends, and co-workers are such over-commit, and over-spend making it difficult preventative-health/benefits-of-reading-re- an important part of your life, it's never too soon to de-stress and get back into a healthier routine. al-books ). Leisure reading is also thought to help to cultivate these important relationships.” (www. Below are a few key tips encouraging healthy students take tests because of an increase in their mayoclinic.com/health/social-support/SR00033 ) behaviors everyone should desire to incorporate ability to understand instructions and interpret on a regular basis - whether it is used to cope sentences. Finally, for parents who take the time Get a 10 minute massage with post-holiday blues or to simply reinforce a to read stories, there is an increase of bonding Professional massages have their advantages “ sense of well-being. but they can be expensive. Consider investing in a vibrating back or foot massager or even use a less At least 7 hours of sleep The brief reminders expensive manual massage gadget. Even a tennis You probably know someone who gets by ball can be used for feet and back. Oh, and don’t on 6 hours of sleep or less. However, according may be just what overlook a courtesy massage offered by a family to WebMD (www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/ member or close friend. Sometimes we don’t even guide/sleep-requirements ), “Getting too little is needed to get realize we are stressed until we take a minute to sleep creates a ‘sleep debt,’ which is much like being overdrawn at a bank. Eventually, your through a tough day! loosen up tight muscles. body will demand that the debt be repaid. We Deep breathing don't seem to adapt to getting less sleep than we Breathing deeply sends the message to the need- while we may get used to a sleep-depriving brain that it is time to calm down and relax. schedule, our judgment, reaction time, and other The response is that the body then relaxes and functions are still impaired.” Other problems or symptoms related to lack of sleep include, loss of Kathy's we begin to breathe similarly to when we are normally relaxed, like when we are falling asleep. memory, depression, an increase in susceptibility of becoming ill, and lower tolerance for pain. corner This type of exercise does not require any special equipment. 10-minute walk by Kathleen Riggs Stretch While the benefits of longer-duration exercise Utah State Universit y Extension After sitting for long periods of time or are many, some people, due to a lack of interest, concentrating on a task for a while, muscles tend time, or health issues, cannot participate in high to become tense. Simple stretching exercises or moderate intensity activities or exercise. between parent and child as well as the child’s for neck, shoulders, back and even hands are Thankfully, it is now known that 3-4 shorter interest in pursuing additional books to read. very beneficial to combat stress and tension. For time periods of exercise are beneficial and the some simple instructions and photos see the exercise can be as simple as taking 10-minute Enjoy a funny movie/TV show Reader’s Digest website: www.rd.com/slideshows/ walks at different intervals throughout the day. The Mayo Clinic reports many benefits of stretching-exercises-for-stress-relief/ What are the benefits? They may include lowering laughter (See www.mayoclinic.com/health/ Keep a list of these simple eight tips for blood pressure, increasing bone density, toning stress-relief/SR000344). Whether it is from stress reduction close by for reference. The brief of muscles, reduce severity of diabetes, increase something on the screen or something read or reminders may be just what is needed to get sense of well-being, and yes, even weight loss. heard as a joke, enjoying a humorous moment can through a tough day! Also, after a brief walk, the person can attack a help relieve stress. Also mentioned is that laughter task with renewed energy and concentration. increases the intake of oxygen and endorphins released by the brain and aid in muscle relaxation. Kathleen Riggs is the Utah State University Extension Family Leisure reading and Consumer Sciences Professor for Iron County. Questions Summarizing points made in an article posted Call/visit a friend or comments may be sent to Kathleen.riggs@usu.edu or call on Realsimple.com there are eight science-backed “A strong social support network can be critical 435-586-8132.
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