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Inside... Wednesday, September 18, 2019 United Utah Party announces Iron County Convention
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2 Wednesday, September 18, 2019 NEWS Iron County Today
Attempted burglary of United Utah Party
announces 2019 Iron
local pharmacies County Convention
matched that of the three subjects with
three suspects whom the officer was speaking. from United Utah Party partisan politics. I really hope
Officers detained the three subjects that we can continue to bring
booked, receive and inspected Cedar Drug and Gift
For Iron Count y Today
more people together so that we
multiple charges finding a broken window with blood on IRON COUNTY — On can find real solutions for real
the glass. One of the suspects had a small September 21, 2019, the United problems," Patricia Bradford, Iron
laceration on his hand. Through addi- Utah Party will be holding a County UUP Chair stated. UUP
from Sergeant Clint Pollock tional investigation, Cedar City Officers county party convention at Chair Richard Davis echoed
For Iron Count y Today determined the three subjects in custody the Cedar City Library Bradford's statement.
intended to steal from both pharmacies. (303 N 100 E) at 1:00 "We invite to our
CEDAR CITY – On Sept. 10, 2019 Officers located a vehicle belonging p.m. The purpose county conven-
at 12:51 am, Cedar Communications to the suspects in a nearby parking lot. of this con- tions anyone
received a broken glass alarm at the A search warrant was secured to search vention is to interested
Township Pharmacy. Cedar City Officers the vehicle resulting in the discovery of elect county in a new
responded and found a broken window. suspected marijuana and prescription officers, help alternative to
It was discovered nothing obvious was tablets later identified as a controlled party sup- the dys-
taken. Officers then started checking substance. porters get functional
other pharmacies in Cedar City. The suspects were booked into the to know each Republicans
Two adult males and one juvenile Iron County Jail. Two of the suspects other, and and
male were located in the area of Cedar were charged with two counts of work together Democrats.
Drug and Gift at approximately 1:47 am. burglary and two counts of criminal mis- to build the Come join us
As the officer was speaking with these chief and the third suspect was charged party in Iron County. "My in building a new political
subjects, a description of the three sus- with two counts of burglary, two counts favorite thing about the United system build on moderation,
pects involved in the attempted burglary of criminal mischief, and two counts of Utah Party is that we focus on common sense, and practicality,"
at Township Pharmacy was given and it distribution of a controlled substance. practical solutions instead of said Davis.
Iron County Today News Wednesday, September 18, 2019 3
kelsey keener
Google visits Cedar City
Google's Sixcia
Devine discusses
ways small
business and
leaders in the
by Kelsey Keener some kind of value, some kind of help,” community can help
Iron Count y Today she said. “How can you serve your fulfill customer's
clients? What are some things you can and employees's
Grow With Google speaker Sixcia do to make their experience better? needs by making
their experiences
Devine presented a workshop on using What are the problems they might be more engaging and
tools available through Google to grow facing right now and how can you help productive.
small business ventures. solve these problems in a way that’s
Devine started by introducing meaningful?”
herself in Spanish and compared Devine also said Google can help
reaching certain audiences to trying to businesses connect with customers,
understand a different language. stating that four out of five consumers
“Sometimes trying to reach certain use search engines to find information
audiences is like trying to speak a on local businesses and 85 percent
“
different language to of all transactions
them without really
understanding who they
It’s about still occur in local
storefronts.
are,” she said. “In life, really “We understand
it’s about simplicity. It’s
about really trying to
trying to that they’re educated
consumers,” Devine said.
understand who your understand “They can go online;
community is, who your
audience is... In order
who your they can review a bunch
of products, services,
for us to be effective community but at the end of the day
business people, we have people want to go to
to understand what is, who your the location. They want
content, what phrases audience is” to go and they want
and what keywords to make the purchase
can really engage your » Sixcia Devine quickly.”
consumer.” Devine explained
Devine briefly discussed the that web crawler software finds
Grow With Google initiative for small and indexes publicly available web
businesses and explained how Google pages to provide relevant and useful
reaches customers through “micro information first, when someone
moments,” in which a consumer searches for something. She also
needs a problem solved and turns to provided some tips on how to appear
the search engine to find a solution. in organic (un-paid) search results:
She encouraged business owners to have relevant, original content and
think of interactions with consumers logical organization; quick load time;
through the lens of being able to help and optimize images and the website’s
solve a problem. mobile version for consumers using
“Throughout this presentation, their cell phones to search.
I challenge you to think of your
consumers in a way that you offer see google » 10
4 Wednesday, September 18, 2019 NEWS Iron County Today
Opinion
Administration
R. Gail Stahle
Publisher
Sex Education – Who decides?
gail@ironcountytoday.com The opinions stated in this article are solely those The teachers have a script detailing the topic. It was much easier when the child
Deborah Martineau of the author and not of Iron County Today. permissible answers to most questions, but or teenager had a question to say, “Ask
U
Office Manager the parents object to their sons and daugh- your sex education teacher,” and the vast
officemanager@ tahns seldom hear any news about ters even hearing what their classmates are majority of parents figure the typical Utah
ironcountytoday.com
the State School Board. In fact, I’d be concerned about. Even worse, they muse, teacher is not a renegade leafing through
Advertising surprised if you or anybody in your some ungodly teachers might even go off- old issues of Playboy magazine.
city block even knows the name of the per- script and offer some realistic information Since parents are more comfortable
Scott Stahle son representing you on the board – and if which helps a young man or woman. coaching Little League or supervising piano
Sales Manager
you can, you are probably one of two people The parents also don’t like the official practice than they are responding to sex
scott@ironcountytoday.com
801.755.5999
in the state who also knows the name of the answer teachers can give when a student questions, their sons and daughters are
head custodian at the State Capitol. asks the definition of an abortion. The Eagle barraged with blush-inducing stories and
Patti Bostick Most likely, only a few of you have Forum backers would like the simplistic misinformation. (“I’ve heard a girl can’t get
Sales Representative
patti@ironcountytoday.com
even a vague notion of what the pregnant the first time she has sex”…“Can
435.592.1030 State School Board does. Yes, it a person get AIDS by being on a playground
sets general policy but it doesn’t with a gay friend?”…“Can French kissing
Editorial hire teachers, establish school get your pregnant?”
Cyclops
boundaries or classroom sizes, If the Eagle Forum parents want their
Corey Baumgartner create district budgets, set school children to grow up in a world where they
Managing Editor
news@ironcountytoday.com
taxes, or decide how much time will never be embarrassed by hearing what
students learn about World War someone says, they are living in a world
Kelsey Keener II or whether students need to be of make-believe. But if they really want to
Senior Reporter
bored to death by reading “Moby by Bryan GRAY
kelsey@ironcountytoday.com
bar their students from hearing a teacher
Dick”. Gee, it doesn’t even fiddle Columnist answer a question about nasty bits, there is
Tom Zulewski with the peanut butter bar recipe a simple answer:
Sports Writer
at school lunch! answer to be “the murder of a breathing, Don’t let your son or daughter attend
Shay Baruffi One thing it does, however, is periodi- living, adorable baby” without any back- the sex education course. In Utah, it is
Reporter cally hear the shrill complaints of parents ground about human cells, procedure or optional; upon a parent’s request, the
Trinity Pajón concerned about (close your ears, children) rationale. (I’m not sure how the Eagle Forum student can go into another room and
Reporter sex education. In Utah, the three-letter folks would feel about a similarly simplistic study, run to the playground, or read “Cat in
word (sex) attracts more passionate definition of war as “the killing of another the Hat” in the school library.
Layout/Design objections then even the satanic eight-let- person you have never met simply because Parents can decide what they want
ter word (caffeine). your government tells you to do so.”) their children to hear. What they should
Devin Christ
Creative Director
We saw it again last week when a But back to the student questions and not do is stop everyone else’s child from
design@ironcountytoday.com group of parents closely aligned with the the teacher responses…. hearing the things their parents have
Eagle Forum railed against sex education The whole reason schools established assigned to a teacher. In the real world, the
Circulation standards, especially the one that allows sex education is that most parents felt State School Board should call that parent
teachers to answer individual questions. skittish or even unwilling to bring up the accountability.
Lisa Greer
S. Cedar City
rediscoveringlisa@gmail.com
Thought
435.261.2384
Stormee Anderson
of the Week
N. Cedar City/Enoch
stormee@ironcountytoday.com
435.592.5724
Wendy Hanson from the desk of
Parowan/Paragonah
wendy@ironcountytoday.com R. Gail Stahle, publisher
435.477.9100
Iron County Today is
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Iron County Today News Wednesday, September 18, 2019 5
Opinion
From the Editor
Paraskevidekatriaphobia
S
ay that 13 times fast! Last Friday was even a term for being afraid of phobias,
Friday the 13th. I didn’t want to jinx Phobophobia.
anyone, so I’m writing this after the And I apologize to any
fact, just in case anyone is superstitious or of you who suffer from
suffers from Paraskevidekatriaphobia, the Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia,
fear of Friday the 13th. Surprisingly, at least one of the longest words in the dictionary
in the United States, this phobia affects 17 and ironically is the fear of long words.
to 21 million people. Thankfully it’s only And if you were afraid that I would
one day a year. I also sympathize with leave your curiosity in the dark; the
anyone suffering from Triskaidekaphobia, longest word in the English language is
fear of the number 13. Corey pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolca-
Thankfully, Friday the 13th was an Baumgartner noconiosis. It’s a lung disease contracted
uneventful day for me. I didn’t even see Managing Editor from the inhalation of very fine silica
one single hockey mask. Why do we seem particles, specifically from a volcano.
to emphasize and immortalize the things we fear by You’re welcome.
creating movies, music and other media to idolize Have an interesting phobia you’d like to share
them only to terrorize ourselves more? And why with us? Send it to us. No need to fear, we can change
are there so many phobias in the world? There’s your name if needed.
Why do we still celebrate Constitution Day?
by Timothy R. Snowball Bill of Rights, is the legal means But when the family accidentally
For Iron Count y Today by which “We the People” ensure underpaid their property tax bill
W
that the government serves its by just over $100, the city seized
e live in seemingly vital purposes without violating their home, sold it and kept tens
divisive times. our rights. of thousands of dollars of their
Politicians are at each Sure, a lot has changed since equity. So, Erica is using the
other’s throats. Talking heads 1787. The Constitution, as origi- Constitution to fight back.
on the network news explain nally written, left a lot of people Mike Jackson loves his job
to us all the reasons we should out. The long fight for equality for in the special events parking
hate and mistrust each other. blacks, women, and other groups department at UC San Diego.
Confidence in public institutions continues to this day. But one When he learned that the First
is at an all-time low. There seems thing has not changed: the need Amendment protected him
to be nothing but bad news. for a government that will secure against having union dues
Then we notice an our individual rights and deducted from his paycheck
oft-neglected holiday
on our calendars: Op/ do so without abusing its
powers.
without his consent, he tried to
end the payments. But the school
Ed
Constitution Day. The fight for rights is told him there is a state law
This federal holiday the story of America. preventing them from giving him
commemorates the Ultimately, the any information about his rights,
signing of the U.S. Constitution was not and the union said he was locked
Constitution on September 17, enacted for the politicians, in until 2022. So, Mike is using the
1787. And as we all learned in pollsters or the pundits. The Constitution to fight back.
high school civics class, the Constitution was enacted by Finally, Peter Stavrianoudakis
Constitution defines the struc- the people for the benefit of the works as a public defender fight-
ture of our federal government. It people. It is up to the people to ing for the constitutional rights
is the most remarkable political preserve, protect and defend it. of his clients. All the while, his
charters in history. Consider just a few recent exam- rights are being violated. Peter
This may not mean much ples of average people stepping is a falconer who keeps, and flies
to the average American mired up to defend their rights: trained birds of prey for sport.
in modern negativity. We can’t Erica Perez spent years But as a condition of his license
help but wonder: Why do we still dreaming of the day that she and to participate in this ancient
celebrate Constitution Day? her family would own their own sport, California claims the right
We celebrate Constitution home. They invested their entire to conduct warrantless searches
Day because that historic docu- life savings in an older fixer-up-
ment, along with its later affixed per on the south side of Detroit. see constitution day » 10
6 Wednesday, September 18, 2019 NEWS Iron County Today
Canyon Creek Services opposes Applegate
“Do it yourself” rape kits revamping
from Roxy Burkhart
For Iron Count y Today services in
Cedar City
Some college students
may have recently received a
notification or have seen an
advertisement about a “Do it
yourself” sexual assault evidence by Kelsey Keener
collection kit. These kits are to
Iron Count y Today
be used after a person has been
sexually assaulted or raped, Applegate Homecare and Hospice has hired
and aid in the collection of DNA Kacen Smith to be its Patient Care Coordinator
evidence of the crime that has based in Cedar City to be able to provide services
been committed. Canyon Creek in the area.
Services would like all survivors Smith spoke at the Eldercare Network meeting
and our general community to last week to introduce himself to other care
know that there is help available. professionals and organizations in Cedar City.
Our 24-hour hotline at 435-233- Applegate provides hospice care as well
5732 connects you instantly with as physical, occupational and speech therapy.
a trained victim advocate who While personal sexual-assault kits may seem The family owned, Utah-based company also
can discuss options for seeking helpful, many believe they can hinder the survivor from works with medical social workers, spiritual
medical attention, reporting, seeking more vital help such as medical care and counseling.
care professionals and massage therapists to
the forensic evidence collection Cristina Flores - KUTV News
provide needed care. Applegate is contracted
process, and explain many guarantee that these kits will be If you or someone you know is in with Medicare, Medicaid and more than 40 other
of the other services we can accepted by law enforcement. need of support please call us at insurance companies.
provide. All services are free and There is no guarantee that 435-233-5732. Smith said he hopes to bring his experience
confidential. these kits can be successfully Canyon Creek Services in respiratory care and therapy as a resource to
Canyon Creek Services fully processed and analyzed by crime provides advocacy services and Cedar City as well as other health professionals.
understands and supports that labs. There is no guarantee these emergency shelter services for “I want to be able to be a resource,” Smith
survivors of sexual assault may kits will be accepted as evidence victims of domestic violence and sad. “If people have questions, I’m happy to run
need time to decide whether or in a court of law. Survivors who sexual assault in Iron, Beaver over there, fix their equipment issue ... I’m happy
not they want to report their choose to use these kits are not and Garfield counties. Services to go educate someone on COPD their (Chronic
incident to the criminal justice being connected with the many include emergency housing, food Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) or their medica-
system. As a survivor, it is your vital resources in the community and clothing, crisis intervention, tions or what to expect with their disease or with
right as an adult in the state of such as medical care, counseling, information and referral, legal their equipment. Some of these companies don’t
Utah to have a forensic examina- ongoing supportive services and medical advocacy, support educate, they just give people the machines and
tion and evidence can be sent off and, if they choose, the criminal groups, and assistance in say ‘good luck’ and we need proper education on
for analysis without you needing justice system. creating safety plans and service how to use, clean the equipment. There’s a lot that
to speak to law enforcement, if Canyon Creek Services wants plans to achieve independence could be done that I could be a good resource for.”
that is your choice. These “Do it every survivor to have the care and self-reliance. Crisis help is For more information, Smith can be
yourself kits” come with many and support that they need available via the 24-hour hotline reached at kacens@applegatehomecare.com or
unknown issues. There is no through their individual journey. at 435-233-5732. 435-628-1569.
Iron County Today News Wednesday, September 18, 2019 7
DAR, Utah State Society
promote Constitution Week
by Susan Holt emphasize U.S. citizens’ responsibility
For Iron Count y Today to protect, defend and preserve the
Constitution.
There are two documents DAR has been the foremost
of paramount importance to advocate for the awareness, promotion
American History: The Declaration and celebration of Constitution Week.
of Independence, which forged our This annual observance provides
national identity, and the United innumerable opportunities for edu-
States Constitution, which set cational initiatives and community
forth the framework for the federal outreach, two mission areas of crucial
government that is still in use today. importance to the National Society’s
While Independence Day is a beloved work. By fostering knowledge of and
national holiday, fewer people know appreciation for the Constitution and
about Constitution Week, an annual the inalienable rights it affords to all
commemoration of the living docu- Americans, DAR helps to keep alive the
courtesy photo
(Left to Right) Gateway Preparatory Academy Principal Andrew Burt stands with Tiffanie
Matthews and Sandy Ball from the Bald Eagle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Principal Burt signed a proclamation honoring September 17th as Constitution Day to help promote
the understanding and importance of the Constitution of the United States of America.
ment that upholds and protects the memory of the men and women who
freedoms central to our American way secured our nation’s independence,
of life. whose bravery and sacrifice made
This year, celebrate the foundation possible the liberties we enjoy today.
of America beginning September 17, “The framers created a Constitution
2019. The Daughters of the American that translated into law the ideals
Revolution (DAR) initiated the obser- upon which our nation was built,”
vance in 1955, when the organization said DAR President General Denise
petitioned the U.S. Congress to Doring VanBuren. “Their vision was so
dedicate September 17–23 of each year forward thinking that their words still
to the commemoration of Constitution guide us today. No American history
Week. Congress adopted the resolu- education can be complete without a
tion, and on August 2, 1956, President thorough understanding of the impact
Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into the Constitution has had on the lives
Public Law #915. The celebration’s of American citizens past and present.”
goals are threefold: to encourage the The Utah State Society’s ten chap-
study of the historical events that led ters, including Iron County’s Bald Eagle
to the framing of the Constitution Chapter, are busily engaged in pro-
in September 1787; to inform people moting Constitution Week. Chapters
that the Constitution is the basis have contacted government leaders
of America’s great heritage and the
foundation of our way of life; and to see DAR »8
8 Wednesday, September 18, 2019 NEWS Iron County Today
County Commission to discuss zoning
ordinance addressing ‘Urban Farming’
by Kelsey Keener operations and an additional the conflict of the “accessory
Iron Count y Today type of “swine operation,” as agricultural retail sales” (which
well as several regulations for an would have prohibited urban
The Iron County Planning administrative land use permit farming in R1/2, R1 and R2 res-
Commission positively rec- acquired in order to operate idential zones) with the added
ommended amendments to a a farm stand and limitations definitions and the appropriate
county ordinance that addresses on how many animal units are number of animals for small
urban farming to the Iron County allowed dependent upon the size properties.
Commission. of the property. During the public hearing,
The proposed amendments The proposed changes have John Donner questioned how
are to Chapter 17 of Iron County been discussed by the Iron the ordinance aligns with the
Ordinances, which regulates County Planning Commission county’s general plan, specifically
zoning and what is permitted in several times. The changes were a statement in the plan regarding
each zone. first brought up to address the county’s intent to making
Definitions for “farm animal,” urban farming and potential planning decisions “guided by
“market garden” and the Utah uses that were not previously the principals of protection of
corey baumgartner Farming Assessment Act are permitted. Iron County Zoning private property rights, pro-
among proposed additions to Administrator and Planner Reed tecting and sustaining valuable
Veterans Park Paver the ordinance, as well as changes
to use definitions for “accessory
Erickson said the county also
wanted to consider recent state
national resources, and main-
taining traditional economic
deadline Sept. 27
agricultural sales” and “hobby legislation that would give the opportunities through reliance
farm” and the additional use county benefits for having an on free markets.”
definitions of “farm stand” and “urban farming assessment” “So, my question is, are you
“urban farm.” ordinance, such as “greenbelt” prepared to answer what your
from Betty Jones The ordinance also dictates designations. interpretation of that phrase-
Cedar cit y Rotary Club
regulations for which zones “By doing this ordinance it ology is -- what it means in the
agricultural uses are permitted then allows for those oppor- plan to have reliance on free
The Rotary Centennial Veterans Park in Cedar in, and the amendments propose tunities,” he explained. “As we markets,” he asked. “If planning
City is now taking applications for Pavers at the changes to where accessory considered that, and tried to decisions are going to be made
WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam Monuments. This agricultural sales are allowed, define what ‘urban farming’ from that paradigm, what does
is the time to honor your friends and loved ones in addition to urban animal was and tried to match that up that mean to the board?”
for their service to our country. The Pavers will be operations, urban farms and with what we have defined as Donner also asked what
installed in time for the November, 2019 Veterans farm stands. ‘hobby farms’ and ‘farms,’ and it means to maintain “rural
Day Holiday. The Rotary Club is currently working on Other proposed changes to the size of lots, it led into other qualities” in the county and
expanding the Iraqi Freedom Monument and hope to the ordinance include the addi- considerations...” mentioned the conflict between
be able to add Pavers to that monument within the tion of “urban animal operation” Erickson said some of the
next two years. You may pick up an application for a to the list of types of animal additional considerations were see urban farming »9
Paver at the Cedar City offices on Main St. or call the
Cedar City Rotary Club at (435) 865-7637 for more
information or to have an application mailed to you.
The RCVP is located on Freedom Blvd., 2 Blocks East
of Main St. in Cedar City.
DAR
« Continued from page 7
to sign Constitution Week proclamations; placed
posters and displays in local city and government
buildings; assembled and delivered Constitution
week kits to area schools.
One of the largest patriotic women’s organi-
zations in the world, DAR has more than 186,000
members in approximately 3,000 chapters across the
nation and internationally. DAR strives to promote
historic preservation, education and patriotism
via commemorative events, scholarships and
educational initiatives, citizenship programs, service
to veterans, meaningful community service, and
more. For additional information about DAR and its
programs, visit www.dar.org; www.utahdar.org. You
can also find us on Facebook and Instagram #ussdarIron County Today News Wednesday, September 18, 2019 9
Bookings SUU hosts campaign launch
Below are bookings as reported by the Iron
for Jeff Burningham
County Sheriff’s Department and Cedar City Police
Department. Those arrested are innocent until
proven guilty. For a juvenile the name is “(Male/
Female) Juvenile Offender” and juvenile is of age
less than 18 years.
Sept. 9 by Trinity Pajón a modern educational system is one build Utah’s economy into the
KAYLA E WALLS
Cedar City, UT Iron Count y Today that will attend to the needs of each thriving economic engine we see
CHAZZ A LANZA
Enoch, UT
Burglary/Vehicle child as evaluated by parents and today,” he said. “It’s been a privilege to
Retail Theft MALE JUV OFFENDER Last week Southern Utah teachers. invest, mentor and work with these
Cedar City, UT University hosted a gubernatorial “I firmly believe that parents and businesses who have created more
GILBERT LUTHER JR
City Parks, Using Park After
Cedar City, UT
Hours Prohibited, Failure campaign launch party for republi- teachers know best what their kids than 4,000 jobs right here in Utah.”
Retail Theft
to Stop at Command of can candidate, Jeff Burningham. and students need, not the govern- Burningham concluded his
SHEILA LUTHER Police, Poss of Dangerous
Cedar City, UT Weapon on School Burningham, who has recently ment,” he said. speech with a statement describing
Retail Theft Premises, Minor/Poss announced his candidacy at the Burningham also addressed what Utah needs for its next
Dangerous Weapon.
WADE J MOON Utah capital building on September the impact of heavy government governor.
Cedar City, UT DAVID A
Retail Theft (3 Counts), COCHE-STRAND
10, spoke to attendees of the launch regulation on rural Utah, and his “Our next governor should be a
Intoxication Cedar City, UT party about his plans. He said that plan to change it. job-creating entre-
Probation/Parole Violation, there needs to be new ways of “Land and natural resources are preneur and an Jeff
Sept. 10 DRUG – Poss of Drug
Paraphernalia, DRUG – thinking in the state government. Burningham,
GRAY BASTIAN Poss C/S Sched I/II/Analog, “I’m running because we need an Republican Party
Cedar City, UT Theft
Burglary (3 Counts), innovative outsider to bring game candidate for Utah's
Criminal Mischief $1500 - FEMALE JUV
changing leadership,“ he said. “I’ll next Governor, poses
$5000 (3 Counts) OFFENDER with his family during
Cedar City, UT bring game changing leadership his gubernatorial
ZACHARY SIPE
Cedar City, UT
DRUG – Poss C/S
Marijuana/Spice
because I have a track record as a launch party at
Burglary (2 Counts), job creating entrepreneur with the SUU.
Criminal Mischief (2
Counts), DRUG – Dist/Offer/
Sept. 13 mindset of an innovative outsider
Arrange C/S (2 Counts) CHAD M HENNEFER (and) a smart plan.”
MALE JUV OFFENDER Cedar City, UT He then elaborated on
Retail Theft
Cedar City, UT game-changing leadership. He
Burglary (2 Counts), JAYDEN L NESS
Criminal Mischief $1500 - Cedar City, UT
said that for Utah game changing
$5000 (2 Counts) Burglary of a Dwelling leadership is bringing new ways
JASON W WORKMAN CHRISTOPHER D of thinking into the government,
Cedar City, UT CRAPPA
FTA – Warrant (3 Counts)
treating citizens as taxpayers who
Cedar City, UT
ELIAS ROSA Burglary are entitled to responsive service
Parowan, UT CRAIG G PACHECO and executing policies right now,
Drive on Suspend/Revoke
Lic
Homeless, Cedar rather than later.
City, UT
City Park, No Alcohol
Burningham talked about how
ROBERT T HINDS
Cedar City, UT Consumption in Park, he will uphold the conservative courtesy photo
DRUG – Knowingly Criminal Trespass way of life and limit governmental
Produce/Disp/Manuf C/S
(3 Counts), DRUG – Poss of Sept. 14 control. As governor, he said, he the foundation of every economy,” innovative outsider to challenge the
Drug Paraphernalia
SERENA K KAUAKAHI
would sign bills that eliminate he said. “I will fight for responsible very way the government thinks
JONATHAN L JAMER Kansas City, MO existing laws rather than signing access to Utah’s land and natural and operates,” he said. “With your
Homeless, Cedar Threat w/Weapon bills that implement new laws. resources to ensure sustainable help and support in the days ahead,
City, UT
Criminal Trespass, Littering MICHAEL J LOPOUR “Game changing leadership economic opportunity.” I intend to be that governor.”
Cedar City, UT
RHIANNON S
City Park, No Alcohol/
recognizes that government is He then discussed his endeavors Cedar City Councilman Paul
WILLIAMS absolutely not an engine of growth in assisting Utah’s up-and-coming Cozzens closed the campaign
Consumption in Park
Cedar City, UT
Criminal Trespass, Littering MAXIMUS Q MACKERT and opportunity but a barrier to entrepreneurs in their pursuits. launch by expressing his support for
Cedar City, UT them,” he said. “I’ll get government He said that he and his partners Burningham.
Sept. 11 DUI, Alcohol Rest DL, Purch
out of your way.” have invested more than 40 million “I believe his message is reso-
Alcohol By Minor
TAMMELA J MOUNTEER Among his policies to limit dollars in start-up companies. nating with (the) people,” he said.
Beryl, UT MARIA D REYES
DV – Child Kidnapping / Cedar City, UT government, he spoke about “These entrepreneurs and the “It resonates with me and I support
Domestic, Assault Criminal Trespass modernizing education. He said that companies they lead have helped him one-hundred percent.”
ESTHER E STEWART STACY L WHITE
Beaver, UT Homeless, Ivins, UT
urban farming
City Park, No Alcohol/
DUI - 21 w/Passengers
under 18, No Valid DL – Consumption in Park
he said. “...I would say vote it down want to farm you move to the
Never Obtained, Accident and then come up with something county,” he said. “... Now I understand
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Prop Damage, Duties of Sept. 15 that just allows people to farm -- we’re not greatly limiting farming
Operator
JORDAN J RINEHART which has been, kind of what (was) abilities, but I would advise us to
DONALD R BLOUNT
Cedar City, UT
Cedar City, UT residential areas and typical views of said, the whole purpose of this -- exercise extreme caution in any new
DUI
Dangerous Animal at Large rural qualities. instead of restricting how they farm, limits we may be placing.”
KARRIEM SOUL
MICHAEL T KINGSLEY
Cedar City, UT
Brad Green said he does not think and the let the free market dictate Other community members also
Cedar City, UT
DRUG – Poss C/S
Lewdness First or Second additional restrictions should be that; because the free market can spoke out against various aspects
Marijuana/Spice (2
Offense passed. govern, it’s efficient and effective.” of the ordinance. The amendments
Counts), DRUG – Poss Drug
Paraphernalia (2 Counts) Sept. 16 “I encourage you to vote this Tyler Melling said he feels agri- to the ordinance, as proposed on
ASHLEY FRAZER
whole thing down and come up with culture is an important part of Iron Sept. 5 to the Iron County Planning
NATHAN K ROBINSON
Cedar City, UT Cedar City, UT something new, if you desire, but only County’s identity. Commission, will go before the
Fail to Obtain ID-Sex Criminal Trespass, something that removes restrictions “Counties are kind of safe havens Iron County Commission for voting
Offender Disorderly Conduct
and does not create any new ones,” for these farming activities, if you during the Sept 23 or Oct 14 meeting.10 Wednesday, September 18, 2019 NEWS Iron County Today
USF offering suicide prevention message to
every public high school, college in Utah
CEDAR CITY — There is a play “The hope is this endeavor starts a
with a life-affirming message so Michael conversation and removes the secrets
Doherty in the
powerful that the Utah Shakespeare Utah Shakespeare that can cause suffering so healing
Festival is offering it to every public Festival’s 2019 can be a real possibility for those
high school and university in the Production of Every affected by depression and suicidal
state of Utah to help stem the tide of Brilliant Thing thoughts. We are incredibly grateful
youth suicide. Every Brilliant Thing, to our sponsors for making this
by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny dream a reality.”
Donahoe, is an ingenious, heartfelt, Utah has the highest rate of
highly theatrical one-person show suicide for youth ten to twenty-four
wherein the narrator interacts years old and ranks fifth highest in
directly with the audience. suicide rates in the nation, according
Audience members learn that to the Centers for Disease Control
when the narrator was a child, his or and Prevention. Many students in
her mother suffered from depression the state have been impacted by
and attempted suicide. The narrator suicide in some way, and the state has
decided to make a list of all the things undertaken a variety of measures to
that make life worth living to per- reverse this tragic trend.
suade her to live, starting with #1, “ice “This is some of the most import-
cream,” and continuing to one million. ant work we, as a theatre company,
This inventive, beautifully rendered can do,” said Frank Mack, executive
theatrical experience is unique in the producer of the Festival. “While it’s
way the audience becomes a support Karl Hugh. © Utah Shakespeare Festival 2019 not treatment, artistic experiences
community for the narrator and gains demand our attention and the encour- students can get help will be available that so powerfully say ‘yes’ to life can
rich insights along the way about the agement from efforts like this. I believe after each performance. Two separate have a profound impact. When we
things hiding in plain sight that make this production will save lives.” touring companies will crisscross the see someone else’s story, it can help
life worthwhile and wonderful. Through the support of the State state from October 2019 to February us reflect on our circumstances in
“I am proud of the effort under- of Utah, the Department of Heritage 2020. They will present more than 150 completely new and different ways.
taken by the Utah Shakespeare Festival and Arts, the Utah Department of school performances and 10 public When young people see, in a marvel-
to perform Every Brilliant Thing at Arts and Museums, Rural Health performances, reaching over 75,000 ously creative and theatrical way, one
each school within this great state,” Division of Southern Utah, Southern students. million reasons to live, it will help shed
said Lieutenant Governor Spencer Utah University, the Ashton Family “Taking two tours of Every Brilliant light on what’s most positive. Live
J. Cox, who has discussed his own Foundation, and the Hemingway Thing around the state of Utah is a theatre can do this like nothing else.”
struggles with suicidal thoughts as a Foundation, there will be no charge to public service effort the Festival is Tickets to this inspiring, life changing
young man. “Many youth today do not the schools or students. proud of,” said Donn Jersey, director and saving show can be purchased on
have adequate support structures and Materials and information on how of development and communication. the USF website, bard.org.
google site or business profile.
Devine also discussed Constitution day
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how to use data that can
be found through Google
Google My Business is tools to drive business of Peter’s home and property. So, Peter is using
one of the tools available growth by reviewing the Constitution to fight back.
for small businesses, the process of outlining Each of these individuals, in asserting their
which allows business goals, asking questions constitutional rights in court, also bolsters
owners to make a busi- and using data to answer those same protections for every other
ness profile and manage those questions and make American. The battle for individual liberty
posts, engage with business decisions. begun by the Framers of the Constitution
customers and analyze This workshop continues to this day through the actions of
activity on the profile was provided through brave individuals like Erica, Mike and Peter.
through an app. collaboration between the As long as government exists, there will be
Other free resources Women’s Business Center, the threat of the abuse of government power.
include Google Trends, Southwest Technical But there is something we can do about it.
Google Analytics and College, the Small Business We celebrate Constitution Day not only
Google Insights. These Development Center, the because of the history behind it but for the
allow users to see what Cedar City Chamber of role it still serves in the lives of all Americans.
phrases and keywords Commerce, the Southern The original Constitution may be faded
are popular and when, Utah University Business yellow parchment, but the protections the
in addition to helping Resource Center and SUU Constitution embodies are just as vital now as
analyze data to make Community Professional they were in 1787.
improvements to a web- Development. Happy Constitution Day!Showcase
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 11
Arts &
Entertainment
in Iron County
USF's
Hamlet
A Haunting, Satisfying Tragedy
by Rachelle Hughes some of Shakespeare’s most Hamlet ventures out to find
SUU Marketing Communication beautiful language. It takes him. What ensues is a chill-
F
a deft and precise hand to ing, goose-bump giving scene
inally! A soul-satisfying guide that story and fantastic involving Hamlet, the Ghost
version of Hamlet. From storytellers to tell it. and some amazing lighting
the moment I first read No version on screen or and sound effects. It’s one of
the Bard’s tragedy 20 years stage has ever left me feeling those theater moments that
ago, I have been waiting satisfied. Until now. Finally, should not be missed this
for a production like Utah under the direction season. The artistic
Shakespeare Festival’s 2019 of Brian Vaughn, staff proved, once
production of Hamlet. Festival Artistic again, that they
Hamlet is a complex play Director and are vital team
Director of
In
full of hauntings, mad- members in
ness, clever and this play a well-de-
Review
wicked clarity along with livered
and love Quinn performance.
wrapped Mattfeld as Clearly, it
in Hamlet, there is soon clear
is a version that “All is not
that honors this well” despite
iconic story of the celebration
revenge, betrayal and of the marriage of
a fallen nation and family. his mother to his uncle,
The haunting opening the sweet family tableau of
scene opens on a castle Ophelia with a loving brother
in Denmark where the and doting father and a
Ghost of Hamlet’s princely son returned from
father (John G. abroad. Simmering beneath
Preston) wanders. the surface is discord. And as
Upon hearing Hamlet has surmised, “Foul
that a ghost deeds will rise.”
resembling his Quinn Mattfeld’s Hamlet
father stalks is brilliant. Mattfeld brings an
the castle energy to this character that
a grief-
stricken see Hamlet » 13
John G. Preson (left) as Ghost and Quinn Mattfeld as Hamlet
inthe Utah Shakespeare Festival’s 2019 production of Hamlet.
Karl Hugh © Utah Shakespeare Festival 201912 Wednesday, September 18, 2019 showcase Iron County Today
Actress, Concert Pianist to appear at Children The best thing about
in Crisis conference Friday and Saturday the fall? A County Fair
by Mary Anne ANDERSEN
from Matt Marxteyn and key player in the Children’s Furnival said, "Child abuse is
Justice Center. Other panelists a community issue and it is Cedar Cit y Arts Council
T
For Iron Count y Today
include Stephanie Furnival of the imperative to give survivors a he most beautiful thing at the Iron County
Actress/advocate Jan Broberg Iron County Children's Justice voice." Fair on the morning of September 2 may
of "Abducted in Plain Sight" Center, former detective and On Friday, September 20, at have been some onions. They were big,
and concert pianist/advocate current County Commissioner the Cedar City Aquatic Center on white, round, and absolutely without blemish.
Deondra Brown of The 5 Browns Mike Bleak, and Roxy Burkhart of 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. Canyon There was a pumpkin that was picture-perfect,
will be special guests in two pan- Canyon Creek Services who said, Creek Services will bring victim also; although not really big, it was perfectly round
els in a two-part conference on "By attending this event you're advocates at 6 pm. The 24-min- without a mark on it. It is hardy vegetables like
child abuse prevention beginning taking a step in the right direc- ute short film "Howl" will screen these that survive the days of sitting on a table in
this Friday at the Aquatic Center tion in saying, 'this is an issue, I'm at 7 pm followed immediately by the little agriculture room; more perishable ones
which will also include three don’t do so well after a week. The tomatoes and
films. corn, for example, had seen better days——several
Attendees are asked to read days ago.
the book or watch Netflix's, There is something so Americana about our
"Abducted In Plain Sight" in little fair. I love to go and see the work of my
advance about Jan’s childhood county neighbors. As a quilter, I really recognize the
abductions, brainwashing and work that is required to produce a large quilt. The
rape. As an advocate and public precise piecing demands patience and no little bit
speaker on the subject, Jan of un-picking, I know. Quilt design takes creativity
received The Hope Award from and a real artist’s eye for color. But alas, I lament the
the National Center for Missing demise of hand quilting. What is it in our current
and Exploited Children this year. society that makes my quilting comrades spend all
Her mantra: that time on design, cutting, and piecing, and then
“Let’s act-up, speak-out-loud, finish by quilting with a machine? I look every year
sing-our own songs, and dance- in vain for a resurgence of this vanishing hand craft.
free! The silence ends with me!” Because we arrived
"The 5 Browns: Digging before the exhibits
Through the Darkness" (from Red opened, we spent a long
Rock Film Festival) will repeat on time with the vendors.
Saturday. Directed by Ben Niles I met a smiling young
the documentary captures the courtesy photos
woman who was manning
Juilliard trained, sibling pianists, Jan Broberg (left) and Deondra Brown (right) will be special guests
at the Children in Crisis conference on Friday and Saturday. the Cutco knives booth.
and their determination, healing I told her I was just
and bravery as they come to about to send my knives
terms with the sexual abuse the to the company for their yearly free sharpening
three girls suffered from their and she told me she could come to my house and
manager and father. do it! I was so happy to hear this that when she
Deondra Brown and her asked if I had a pair of Cutco shears and I said no,
sister started the Foundation for she replied, “If you have only one Cutco product
Survivors of Abuse in response to it should be the shears.” I agreed. Her companion
this abuse. immediately asked me for a penny, took a pair
She said, "We wanted victims of shears, and trimmed the outside edge of the
to feel they had others who penny off! I was duly impressed, even though a
could understand and would do more wary Fred Adams standing next to me said,
everything possible to make sure “I don’t trim my pennies.” Me either, come to think
they are heard and protected by of it, and I already have a fairly good pair of shears.
the laws." Nevertheless, I was so charmed by Makayla that I
The two other films include a scene from the short movie “Howl” which will be screening at the ordered a pair of shears and had buyer’s remorse
Festival Alum Lei Lei's "Shadow" Children in Crisis conference on Friday.
on the way home. But when Makayla came to my
an animated short about sec- home, still smiling, sharpened my knives, left me a
ondary injuries and MD Neely's taking a stand, how can I help?'." the panel discussion. large zucchini, and hugged me twice before she left,
short "Aullido" ("Howl") the true Canyon Creek Services The event continues Saturday, I felt okay. This is small town living at its best.
story about how a young soccer provides free and confidential September 21 at the Center for I replaced a cracked piece of Tupperware at the
player spoke up and sparked a services to survivors of domestic the Arts at Kayenta on Tupperware booth. When I told that smiling young
landmark legal case. violence and sexual assault. 881 Coyote Gulch Court woman that my Tupperware was 54 years and
Director MD Neely said, "Any The Iron County Children's in Ivins with an introductory just now needing replacement, I hoped she would
time we are advocating and Justice Center is a homelike section at 6 pm, films "Shadow" be amazed and give me the replacement piece
speaking up for those among us facility which serves children and and "The 5 Browns" at 7 pm and in exchange for an unsolicited testimonial to the
who are the most vulnerable, I families who are experiencing the second panel at 8:45 pm. Tickets durability of her product. She didn’t. But oh, well. It
am thankful and encouraged." crisis and chaos that comes with at the door (donations accepted.) didn’t cost as much as those shears, that’s for sure.
Both panels will be moderated the disclosure. Information: Facebook.com/ I ate my yearly Chicago hot dog and headed for
by Ben Batty, ERA Realty Center Executive director Stephanie RedRockFilmFestival. the exhibits, smiling broadly myself.Iron County Today showcase Wednesday, September 18, 2019 13
hamlet Lord Chamberlain, who acted like
a virtuous and loving father, could
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turn on an instant to darker more
lecherous ways.
is brooding and calculating, young Fortunately, a few close to
and clever, loyal and so complicated. Hamlet remain loyal. Ophelia
Yet, it is never overdone or over the (Emma Geer) seemed impervious
top, which makes it a perfect fit for to duplicity although Geer’s Ophelia
this version of Hamlet. He also brings was certainly not simplistic. She
his unique brand of physical humor was bright and quick-witted and
to the play which gives the audience loving, which makes her descent
moments to breathe and laugh into madness the worst tragedy of
and genuinely fall in love with the the play. Geer’s Ophelia is not as
character. ethereal as many have played her in
Gertrude, Queen of Denmark, the past. There are some that will
played by Jacqueline Antaramian was find that off-putting and others who
also more complex in this version of will embrace the raw realism of her
the play. A mother, a lover, a queen, Ophelia. Ophelia has often been
Antaramian gave a performance that one of Shakespeare’s most beloved
hinted at more depth to this char- characters. Perhaps, playgoers will
acter than she has been given in the find something new and satisfying
past. It left us wondering why she in this Ophelia, as they most
made the decisions she made and assuredly will in the Festival’s 2019
perhaps, trying to understand. production of Hamlet.
As one line in Hamlet goes, “One At least for this playgoer, this
may smile, and smile, and be a Hamlet has brought satisfaction, a
Photos by Karl Hugh © Utah Shakespeare Festival 2019
villain.” There are so many duplici- smile despite tragedy for a tale well
Emma Geer as Ophelia brings raw realism to one of Shakespeare’s most
tous characters in this play, and the beloved characters. told, and finally a standing ovation
actors did such an amazing job of for a story I have loved from the
portraying this aspect of this story. anyone, besides himself. Rosencrantz chums with Hamlet’s best interests beginning.
Andrew May’s King Claudius almost (Mitch Shira) and Guildenstern at heart, despite their spying for Hamlet plays in the Randall L
had me believing at moments that he (Kyle Bullock) were certainly the King. Even Polonius, Ophelia’s Jones Theatre through October 12.
really loved and cared for Hamlet, or convincing at playing old school and Laerte’s father and the King’s For more information visit Bard.org.14 Wednesday, September 18, 2019 showcase Iron County Today
Orchestra of Southern Utah celebrates
30 years as 2019-2020 season opens
by Tanisa Crosby “Storytime”, which will take place on October In a fitting end to the season on April 9th, the
For Iron Count y Today 10th. Carylee Zwang conducts a variety of pieces orchestra will explore the main season theme of
that have been used to tell favorite stories, such OSU Origins, in celebration of the Orchestra’s
The Orchestra of Southern Utah (OSU) is as Alice in Wonderland and themes from To Kill A 30th year as an organization. Xun will take to the
announces their exciting 2019-2020 season Mockingbird, Huckleberry Finn, and Mother Goose podium to conduct pieces such as the Overture to
concerts and themes for the year. This year marks Suite by Ravel. The Orchestra then delves into the The Abduction from the Seraglio, Haydn’s Farewell
30 years with the Orchestra as an independent Origins of Poetry November 7th. Sun Xun will con- Symphony, Slavonic Dance, Op 72 by Dvorak, and
organization and to celebrate this achievement, the duct poetic pieces, including Romance by Bruch, alumni are invited to participate as we celebrate
Orchestra is celebrating origin themed concerts “Tara’s Theme” from Gone with the Wind, Liszt’s 30 years of concerts and music in our beloved
and robust and celebratory pieces for the occasion. Symphonic Poem # 1, and select movements from Cedar City in Southern Utah.
The orchestra is pleased to invite all to attend the the poetic and renown music by Sergie Prokofievs’ The Orchestra, conductors, and musicians are
concerts this season to help celebrate 30 years. It’s Romeo and Juliet, directed by guest conductor excited to invite all to come attend this landmark
a season that promises magical performances and from Russia, Jianan Yan. season. OSU is excited to celebrate this year with
musical journey’s that will take will be sure to leave A long running tradition in December is the great music and fun themes. Season tickets are
you humming new and favorite tunes. Handel’s Messiah concert which will take place on now available for purchase to ensure entry to
The Orchestra is currently in the midst of its December 8th & 9th revolves around the theme of these concerts. Please contact Rebekah Hughes,
OSU Manager at (435) 590-6829 or beckyosuce-
darcity@gmail.com. The Orchestra would like to
thank the many people, groups and organizations
that support the orchestra and make this season
possible. Please contact us if you would like to
become a donor for your local Orchestra.
courtesy of osu
Musicians perform at fall recitals in preparation for exciting OSU season opening.
Fall Recital Series, a delightful warm up before the Divine Origins. This concert is free to the public
Orchestra season opens. If you haven’t made it and will be conducted by Sun Xun. Tickets are
to any of the Tuesday recitals so far, there is one available with season ticket purchase or through
more final recital this Tuesday the 24th September. the Heritage Theatre Box Office in October. Last
It will be directed by Jackie Riddle Jackson and year this concert “Sold Out” and had a record
will explore Classic Revival music. Featuring standing room only. Season ticket purchase is
performances from In Jubilo, The Southern Utah encouraged to ensure your admittance and select
Handbell Choir, Southern Utah String Quartet and day for this iconic concert.
Cellist Nina Hansen. An invigorating and uplifting February 15th, the Children’s Jubilee will call
recital September 24th, 7:30 PM, at the 21eleven us out to the Wild West with Cowboy Overture by
(2111 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT). Suggested John Williams, Overture to Oklahoma, and Rodeo
donation is $8 for adults and $5 for students. by Copland. Adam Lambert will conduct this
The Fall recital series is a great season opening, concert that is provided for families and children
offering a chance to mingle with musicians and of all ages. The Jubilee is a celebration of science,
members of OSU, and a great family activity to technology and arts education in Iron County and
attend. It’s also a good way to open the season by is a fun filled day for families to have hands on
highlighting the many music talents in Southern explorative activities. February 20th branching
Utah. Season tickets for the 2019-2020 concert from the Children’s Jubilee is the concert that
season will be sold at this event. celebrates the origin and beauty of the west titled
The Orchestra’s first concert explores Vistas, that includes the vast and exciting piece
the origins of Stories with the concert titled Grand Canyon Suite.You can also read
