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Inside... Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Parowan Police Chief honored with award
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2 Wednesday, August 19, 2020 NEWS Iron County Today
Parowan Police Chief honored with award
“
by Shay Baruffi [Chief Berg] believes in transparency, building
understanding and helpful policing.”
Iron Count y Today
Surrounded by loving
family and friends, » Val Shupe, Executive Director, Utah Chiefs of Police Association
Chief Mike Berg with
the Parowan Police
Department was presented
with the Small Agency
Chief of Police Award at
Parowan’s City Council
meeting on August 13th,
2020.
Val Shupe, Executive
Director of The Utah Chiefs
of Police Association,
presented Chief Berg
with the respected award
applauding him for his
outstanding leadership and
efforts taken while serving
with the Parowan Police
Department. “Chief Berg
is dedicated to his officers Parowan
Poilce Chief
and the city of Parowan. He Mike Berg proudly
believes in transparency, accepts the Small
building understanding Agency Chief of Police
and helpful policing. He is Award while the
available to the citizens of newest member of
Parowan's K9 unit
Parowan,” Shupe expressed. looks on.
photos by shay baruffi
Iron County Today News Wednesday, August 19, 2020 3
Local property management company offers free
month of online mental health counseling
from Becki Bronson out to several different counseling services
Southern Utah
For Iron Count y Today University and BetterHelp was thankfully a very willing
student partner."
In what is believed to be a first of its kind Kylee Field Morton says he feels that by providing this
partnership, a property management company demonstrates free month it will reduce some of the many
the ease of
in Cedar City, Utah has partnered with an using betterhelp.
barriers that are in place that stop people
online mental health counseling service to com from her from accessing mental health services." I know
provide all their tenants with one free month smartphone. that mental health is every bit as important as
access to mental counseling. NetGain Property any other healthcare we receive and, in many
Management Services in Cedar City has teamed ways, more so," he shared. "I wish more people
with online mental health counseling service, understood how difficult it is for a person to
BetterHelp, to offer a free month online coun- tackle important issues in their life, such as
seling services to their tenants. when they can't get out of bed in the morning
NetGain owner Derek Morton, who has because of depression. How does one hold a
served on boards for local poverty organi- good job when their anxiety is so high that they
zations, says more than ever, it's critical to can't focus or function? When I first started
address mental health and remove the stigma Netgain Property Management Services four
of getting treatment for it. “Mental health years ago I was amazed at how different the
issues plague every age group in Utah," says responses my tenants would have when the
Morton. "And now with the many impacts stresses of life would hit. The difference in
being felt by COVID, it's even more essential to responses to the stresses of life can mean the
make sure that my tenants are connected to difference between finding solutions that will
these services, in a way they can most easily allow them to maintain stability in their life,
access them. Providing a free month allows our or lose that much needed stability. My hope is
tenants to try it out, and see if it's a good fit for that through this partnership my tenants will
them, without any out of pocket expense." be better equipped to handle the stresses that
The free month is being donated, with no inevitably come."
increase in rent or other fees. Morton says Kfir Eyal, Sr. Director, Sales & Partnerships of
that in the over 10 years he has lived in Cedar BetterHelp says, “We are excited and proud to
City, he has seen firsthand the need for better launch this partnership with NetGain Property
access to mental health services. "In my role Management Services to provide the benefit
as a board member for different community of online counseling during these uncertain
organizations, it was troubling to see the high and unprecedented times. It’s more important
rates of depression and anxiety," says Morton. than ever to take care of our health – both
"It’s something that became important to me mental and physical. Connecting tenants with
to find possible solutions, and is what pushed our licensed counselors for convenient and
me to try something new that would help my confidential counseling will provide them with
tenants and address this problem. So, I reached courtesy photo the opportunity to do just that."
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Sports Writer The opinions stated in this article are on sports teams. This is murky territory games reflects a war-like stereotype,
solely those of the author and not of Iron since, as a non-Native American, I the name “Braves” is, to me, a simple
Layout/Design County Today. hesitate to judge what is offensive to a reference to young members of a tribe.
I
harshly treated ethnic group. But here It doesn’t contain a negative reference;
Devin Christ appreciate your comments and are a few thoughts… if anything, bravery is a positive trait. If
Creative Director questions regarding past columns The derogatory “Redskin” name “Braves” is removed, should atheists or
design@ironcountytoday.com and events. Here are answers needed to be removed since it secular-hating evangelicals ask the Los
to some of you contacting me this reflected a presumed violent nature Angeles Angels to change their name?
Circulation summer. of our original settlers. Similar is any And to take it to a ridiculous but logical
sports-oriented reference to the “trail conclusion, should the Knights of
Stephanie Millett
S. Cedar City
THE ELECTION – A reader tele- of tears” (one of the most horrific Columbus organization balk at the Las
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phoned me to say I wasn’t considering episodes in American history) and the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team?
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all the dangers in the coming There are more important
Trump-Biden presidential challenges in the Native American
Stormee Anderson election. He agreed that Trump community than stressing about
N. Cedar City/Enoch was generally unpopular, but vanilla-flavored mascots, and those still
Cyclops
stormee@ironcountytoday.com thought Trump could pull out uncomfortable should take note of how
435.592.5724 a victory due to “Kanye West’s the University of Utah “Running Utes”
Wendy Hanson siphoning off minority voters handled the concerns.
Parowan/Paragonah in swing states.” Republican
wendy@ironcountytoday.com operatives, he said, were CONFEDERATE STATUES – While I
helping Kanye get on the ballot by Bryan GRAY wouldn’t personally have a stroke while
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as a way of preventing a Biden Columnist passing a Stonewall Jackson or Robert
Iron County Today is tsunami of young, black voters. E. Lee statue, let’s be honest: These men
distributed free of charge, I agree that any votes for recently-changed “Redmen” mascot in were not mere historical figures, but also
thanks to our advertisers.
It is hand-delivered to over the bipolar West would dilute the Biden Cedar City. traitors to the United States of America.
14,000 households in Cedar
City, Enoch and Parowan
total, but I question how many Kanye While I don’t find the “Cleveland (Remember the “united” in the United
and is available in several supporters are actually included in Indian” disrespectful to indigenous States.) We wouldn’t allow statues of
rack locations in Iron and
Beaver Counties.
the pro-Biden polls. Still the reader people, I acknowledge that no sports Adolph Hitler in neighborhoods with
has a point; without the small Green team would identify themselves as the large German populations, and we made
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Party vote in 2016, Hillary would be our “Cleveland Negroes.” To me, the jury is sure Germany tore down such markers.
Cedar City, Utah 84721 president today. still out on the Indians name. It hasn’t been that long ago since
Ph: 435-867-1865 Changing the “Braves” name, Americans cheered the Iraqis toppling
Fax: 435-867-1866 TEAM MASCOTS – Numerous read- however, is less reasonable. While the statues of Saddam Hussein, so it is
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ers have asked my opinion on the move “Tomahawk Chop” at the Florida State hypocritical of us to complain about the
to replace Native American references football or Atlanta Braves baseball demolition of Confederate beacons.
Iron County Today News Wednesday, August 19, 2020 5
Opinion
From the Editor To the Editor set on May 6th and still have yet to figure out
what address to send the package back to as the
address provided was written in Chinese and I
China packages
What matters most
still haven’t received a refund.
potential scams It’s been one heck of an experience for both
me and my daughter as she bought it with her
D
I ordered a LEGO set from an online store own money and I’m making her go through the
uring the week, and ended up receiving a mask in the mail 2 experience with me so she learns a valuable
people from our local months later. I didn’t immediately put two and lesson but at $79.99, it’s killing her!
community (and even two together and threw the mask away worrying So, just an interesting thing to experience as
from out of town) stop by about what it potentially was laced with, etc. I’m reading about other people receiving random
our offices to drop off news, Then after having disputed the purchase with things from China and I wonder if they might
chat about the news and Paypal and receiving the tracking number from be waiting for something else that they ordered
offer ideas and gratitude the seller that confirmed the package was sent that might never be coming. Had I not retrieved
for our local newspaper. and received, I realized that the mask was actu- the mask from the trash and didn’t have it to
This past week, one of our ally my purchase and I had just been scammed. send back to the seller, I wouldn’t be eligible for
valued visitors came in with The seller, by sending me a package and a refund.
a homemade T-shirt bearing Corey having a tracking number that confirmed I had Thanks,
the message; “All Lives Matter. Baumgartner
received it, would have been an ordeal to prove
All are the Children of God.” Managing Editor I didn’t get the LEGO set I ordered. Luckily, Jenny Welch
To some this mantra is I realized that this might be the case and I
a belittling battle cry. To others it’s a biting dog retrieved the package from the trash, confirmed Other news of strange packages of seeds from China
whistle, or righteous rhetoric. Regardless, with the tracking number on the package and now can be found here. https://nypost.com/2020/08/05/
all the messages, causes and ensuing chaos en I will send the package back to China. It’s not residents-report-mysterious-packages-from-chi-
masse; can we each at least agree that—whether been that simple though as I ordered the LEGO na-beyond-just-seeds/
we are religious, political, apathetic, atheistic,
fence-sitting or feces-flinging—we need more
compassion in this world, especially right now?
Fighting amongst ourselves will only lead to more
fighting. As a friend of mine shared, “What we
feed, we breed.”
We don’t all have to agree all the time, but can
we at least agree that fighting back and back-bit-
ing will only cause more backlash? I also hope
we can agree that when we’re always en garde, it
creates barriers which will keep us from regard-
ing, appreciating and protecting what matters
most—each other.
courtesy of Bonnie B.
6 Wednesday, August 19, 2020 NEWS Iron County Today
Public Announcements
Flu shots may reduce show that flu shots may reduce
the risk of the disease. She cites
location as a group of 350 to 400
people as they did in 2019 at SUU;
Alzheimer’s risk an Alzheimer’s Association news this year individuals will walk in
release that describes several small groups and teams on side-
WASHINGTON, DC – The separate studies. walks, tracks and trails across Iron
Centers for Disease Control [CDC] One of the studies was con- County and beyond. This includes
says it is particularly important ducted by a team led by researcher people’s favorite trails, neighbor-
this year that we get our flu shots Albert Amran at the University of hoods where they live, parks, and
because the coronavirus has put an Texas Health Science Center at business locations.
unprecedented strain on America’s Houston. They used a nationwide During the pep rally guests
healthcare resources. As CDC epi- database 9,000 individuals 60 will learn details about the newly
demiologist Mark Thompson put it years of age and older and found formatted September 19 Cedar City
in a recent article published by NPR: that those who had a flu shot Walk, including how to use the
"No year is a good year to get the had at least a 17% lower risk of new mobile phone app, allowing
Alzheimer’s. walk participants to hear keynote
Another study carried out at speakers, access resources, track
Duke University in Durham, North their walk steps and more. They will
Carolina by Dr. Svetlana Ukraintseva also learn about fundraising tools
found the Alzheimer’s risk for that can help their efforts to raise
people between the ages of 65 and money to provide care and support
75 who had been vaccinated against to families during these difficult
pneumonia was reduced by as much times, while also advancing critical
as 40%. That study was conducted research toward methods of treat-
among 5,146 participants. ment and prevention.
The Alzheimer’s Association Those wishing to register for the
chief science officer, Dr. Maria September 19 walk now may click
Carrillo, noted that the research on www.alz.org/walk or text AlzWalk
presented at the Association’s to 51555.
conference “calls for further studies
in large, diverse clinical trials to Mike Miller
inform whether vaccinations as a getty images
public health strategy decrease our
risk for developing dementia as we
age.”
Assoc. Mature American Citizens
Pep rally Set for
2020 Walk to End
getty images
Alzheimer’s
A virtual pep rally for the 2020
flu, but this year — with COVID-19 Cedar City Walk to End Alzheimer’s
also raging — it's especially bad." is scheduled for 4 p.m. on August
Recalling the deadly outbreak 20. The pep rally will be hosted
of the Spanish Flu in 1918, the using an online platform and guests
same article described the need to need to RSVP for the meeting link.
promote the flu vaccine this year as They may do so by contacting
“arguably the most important U.S. Mike Miller, regional manager for
effort to prevent influenza's spread the Alzheimer’s Association, at
among Americans in a century.” mjmiller@alz.org or (435) 238-4998
“Indeed, there is an extensive x8773.
list of the benefits of flu shots, “We have not canceled our
the newest of which is research Walk this year, in fact, we are
that shows the flu vaccine and walking everywhere,” said Miller.
the pneumonia vaccine are linked “Our resolve is stronger than ever,
to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s because the need is greater than
Disease,” reports Rebecca Weber, ever!” he continued. “The isolation
CEO of the Association of Mature that caregivers for people with
American Citizens [AMAC]. Alzheimer’s and other dementias
Weber explains that face is fierce right now, and families
research reports presented at desperately need the resources we
the Alzheimer’s Association offer. That’s why we walk.”
International Conference recently But instead of gathering in one
Iron County Today News Wednesday, August 19, 2020 7
Covid-19/
Legislative Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, efforts and continue to wear
masks and practice beneficial
Next week, the Legislature hygiene measures.
will hold monthly interim
committee meetings and During Gov. Herbert’s
appropriations subcommittee weekly COVID-19 briefing,
meetings and is planning to Nathan Checketts from
convene for a special session the Utah Department of
on August 20 to address Health answered a series of
issues related to COVID-19. questions about COVID-19
The Utah State Capitol is testing. You can watch here,
still closed to the public due (https://www.facebook.
to health concerns, but the com/GovGaryHerbert/
proceedings will be live- videos/2702319093421710/)
streamed on le.utah.gov as starting at minute seven and
well as broadcast on televi- ending at minute 25.
sion – Senate floor time will
be on KUEN channel 9.2 and In partnership with the
Comcast channel 388 House Utah Veterans and Military
floor time KUEN channel 9.3 Employment Coalition, the
and Comcast channel 387. Utah Department of Work-
The bill files will be available force Services is hosting a
for public review at le.utah. series of virtual employment
gov. I would love to hear your workshops for Veterans,
thoughts after military members and their
reviewing the spouses. Find
bills. more information
at veterans.utah.
On Friday, August gov.
14, the Utah
Department of Our hospitals are
Health reported noticing a decline
716,883 total in the number
COVID-19 tests of non-COVID
administered, patients coming
45,976 total in for care.
positive cases, Utahns need not
36,679 estimated avoid receiving
recovered cases, preventative care
2,744 total because of their
hospitalizations, Sen. Evan fear of COVID-19.
171 current VICKERS Utah hospitals
hospitalizations are taking every
Utah Senate District 28 precaution to
and 360 total
fatalities. The make sure their
Southwest Utah Public facilities are safe, including
Health Department reported having healthcare workers
3,288 total positive cases wear PPE, restricting visitors
including 24 new cases, 2,764 and implementing enhanced
total recovered cases, 5 cleaning measures.
currently hospitalized and 26 I will be providing these
total fatalities. Iron county COVID-19 updates from a
currently has 577 case; Beaver legislative perspective weekly.
with 31 and Washington with I want to hear from you and
2,570 cases. get your feedback, thoughts
While daily case counts are and ideas on what's happen-
not the most useful indicator ing in our local communities.
of risk to the state, they Please contact me anytime at
can provide perspectives on evickers@le.utah.gov. Thank
trends. Data from last week you.
shows that cases are begin- Sincerely,
ning to decline. However, this
does not mean we should Evan Vickers
ease up but maintain our Utah State Senate
ironcountytoday.com
8 Wednesday, August 19, 2020 NEWS Iron County Today
Free online mental health support for Spanish speakers
from Sue Weaver others.” Ms. Marquez discovered NAMI
Development Director - NAMI Utah Utah in 2008 when her daughter was
struggling with mental health symp-
In recognition of National toms. So moved by her experiences
Minority Mental Health Month, NAMI in NAMI classes and support groups,
Utah and Latino Behavioral Health she became a certified teacher and
(LBHS) are launching new online support group facilitator.
programs in Spanish, highlighting This fall, NAMI Utah and LBHS
online resources offered by Latino will launch En Nuestra Propio Voz (In
Behavioral Health Services (LBHS). Our Own Voice), an online one-hour
“Access to culturally relevant seminar about mental well-being,
behavioral health services is presented by two people who share
extremely limited in Utah, but the stories of their mental health jour-
need is tremendous,” says Javier neys. For further information and to
Alegre, Executive Director of Latino register for these free online support
Behavioral Health Services. groups or seminars, contact Leticia
In partnership with LBHS, NAMI Frias at leticia.lbhs@gmail.com or
Utah will launch its online family call LBHS at (801) 935-4447.
support group for family members Additionally, Latino Behavioral
supporting loved ones with mental Health Services has several online
health conditions in August. services including therapy and
Facilitated by Latinos who have peer mentoring. Executive Director
family members with mental health Javier Alegre reports that offering
courtesy nami
conditions, NAMI’s Grupos de Apoyo these services online is providing
Gabriela and Estela hope that the launch of the online family support
para Familias can be life changing. group will help family members and loved ones with mental health conditions.
new opportunities, allowing LBHS to
These support groups provide a safe, reach people who otherwise wouldn’t
confidential space for talking about a tor, said, “When I found NAMI Utah, was mental illness in my family. I had be able to receive the support they
subject that is often stigmatized. I finally realized I was not alone, and a safe place to talk about very difficult need. For more information go to
Estela Marquez, an online facilita- I wouldn’t be judged because there things that I couldn’t talk about with namiut.org.Iron County Today News Wednesday, August 19, 2020 9
The Utah Women's History Memorial is a sculpture
located near Utah's capitol building that honors women with Bookings
unique quotes, including four doorways, two chairs, a table. Below are bookings as reported by
the Iron 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.
AUGUST 10 DAVID A
HERNANDEZ
RICKY L
DEGEORGE Cedar City, UT
Cedar City, UT DUI – BAC at/
Theft over .08
WILLIAM J
MANGUM AUGUST 12
Cedar City, UT WILLIAM P
Intoxication
GOULDING
HALEY SWANY Cedar City, UT
Cedar City, UT Lewdness
Retail Theft
CHRISTOPHER T
AUGUST 11 SENN
Taylorsville, UT
SHAUNA A RAY
Burglary/Vehicle,
Cedar City, UT
Theft
Forgery, Fraud
Use of CC, Identity
Theft, DRUG – Poss
AUGUST 13
C/S Sched I/ MICHAEL J
II, Poss Drug
COWLEY
Paraphernalia
Cedar City, UT
MICHAEL C Mail Theft – Less
ATWOOD
than $1000, Poss
Cannonville,
Stolen Credit
UT
Reckless Driving, Cards
DUI w/BAC at/ STEPHANIE L
over .08, Resist/ MCCOOK
Interfere w/Arrest
Summit, UT
RONALD H TAIT Protective Order
Orderville, UT Violation
DRUG – Poss C/S
Sched I/II. Threats JOSE SALAS IV
Against Life Hurricane, UT
Property Burglary
courtesy photo
Open house celebrates
100th anniversary of 19th
Amendment ratification
from Lee Rech Women’s History Memorial the Utah State Capitol), 300 N.
For Iron Count y Today that commemorates Utah State Street, Salt Lake City. The
women’s contributions to open house event will start at
In honor of the upcoming expansions of voting rights for 10 AM on Friday, August 21 and
100th anniversary of the 19th women and people of color in end Saturday August 22nd at 8
Amendment ratification, the U.S. PM and is by registration only
Better Days 2020 is hosting The open house will take (free to the public). To register
an unveiling event and public place on the grounds of his- for the open house, visit:
open house for the Utah toric Council Hall (across from https://bit.ly/30Cir4n.showcase
10 Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The Arts &
Entertainment
in Iron County
Orchestra of Southern Utah
announces plans for safe, adaptive concert season
by Tanisa Crosby musicians, the Orchestra is also why the Orchestra small groups got together music.” Exploring online
For Iron Count y Today plans to continue providing is looking to the commu- to perform select pieces of platforms and technology,
ways that those who enjoy nity for support as OSU music. OSU plans to further the Orchestra has found
During hard times, the music OSU provides navigates through a unique these endeavors by stream- ways to still perform and
music has the power to can still enjoy. This concert season. ing and providing online the Orchestra of Southern
uplift and unite us; to calm flexibility is largely in part The Orchestra of concerts as we navigate Utah is excited to provide
our troubled lives and bring due to the repertoire that Southern Utah plans to and wade through the concerts to a wide range
moments of peace and has been chosen for this have a full and interactive pandemic. Rebecca Hughes, of audiences that will
tranquility. Members of the season. Themes for this 2020-2021 season. At the OSU Manager stated, “[It is] allow people to enjoy the
Orchestra of Southern Utah concert season will include start of the pandemic, the our commitment to provide Orchestra concerts that
(OSU) put together several Beethoven, a musical “visit” Orchestra utilized their and uplift our community they love from the comfort
performances on Facebook to Spain, a superhero YouTube and Facebook with music during these and safety of their homes.
with musicians performing themed Jubilee, and a pages performing times.” Hughes went on A huge question that
in their homes or in small young soloists concert. It mini-concerts, in which to really hit home the has been asked by many is,
ensembles throughout the YouTube and Facebook “What will the Orchestra
Covid-19 Pandemic. platforms, stating that they do about Messiah”? With
Looking forward, the have been “providing a feed the generosity of local
Orchestra of Southern Utah of wonderful soul enriching business support, the
board of directors has been Messiah performances are
talking about how to move free concerts put on by
forward with music and the Orchestra of Southern
announce the plans for the Utah every December. The
2020-2021 concert season. music highlights the birth,
They have talked at length life, death, and resurrection
about the best ways to still of Christ. The Orchestra
provide music while also is joined by a large scale
keeping the community,
patrons, and musicians see OSU » 12
safe. It’s with great pleasure
that they look forward to
being able to perform once
again and to bring music to
the community of Southern Dr. Xun
Utah. This concert season Sun conducts
will be unique and adap- the OSU during
their masterful
tive; if things should prove performance of
to be unsafe for patrons or Handel's Messiah.
Courtesy OSUIron County Today showcase Wednesday, August 19, 2020 11
Cedar City Arts
Council holds
Summer Social
by Shay Baruffi
Iron Count y Today
The Cedar City Arts Council held their annual Summer
Social in the great outdoors on SUMA’s Sam and Diane
Stewart Family Plaza. The event featured outstanding musical
performances by The Un4gettable String Quartet, recent
mini-grant grant winners. Cyanotype artist, Hanna Dawson,
displayed some of her beautiful creations and gave a
humorous speech peppered with science jokes sure to
make anyone chuckle. “Why did the mushroom get
invited to the party? Because he was a fungi!”
Amalia Wells, a baker from Geneva, Switzerland,
catered the event. She brought delicious cookies and
quiches for visitors. Wells is also a very talented tra-
ditional Tole painter; many of her lovely pieces were
on display. For more information about the Cedar City
Arts Council visit: www.cedarcityartscouncil.org.
photos by shay baruffi12 Wednesday, August 19, 2020 showcase Iron County Today
It’s mini-grant The work of local
time again! artist Karen Russell
currently on sale
by Mary Anne ANDERSEN
Cedar Cit y Arts Council
S
uppose you are a painter who has been
working at home for lo these six months. Your The artwork of Karen Russell is currently on sale at
work has been shown on the Arts Council’s the Cedar City Library (303 N. 100 E) throughout the
Final Friday Art Walks and you had some pieces month of August. Come view and purchase her creative
hang in The Grind for a while. But there is a decided crafts which include greeting cards and other eye-catch-
lack of motivation to sit down and produce more of ing works of art. To order your favorite designs or to
the same old stuff—no improvement, no learning commission your ideas, call Karen at 435-867-5395 or
going on. So, you go online and find a teacher who email: karen.russell6485@gmail.com.
is giving virtual lessons in a medium that is new
to you. You feel some excitement returning but
haven’t the money to buy the new materials that
would be required. What could you do? You could osu funding, and business support
and is a beloved part of the
any donations,” Hughes stated.
“A purchase of season tickets
apply for a Cedar City Arts Council Artists’ Mini- « Continued from page 10
Southern Utah area. In the really helps support our com-
Grant to purchase those new materials. past, the Orchestra has hosted munity organization. We need
Suppose you are a new graduate of SUU’s music choir, featuring many soloists, additional funding events, such the community's help now more
department. Your primary instrument, a clarinet, as they perform Handel’s most as the Gold and Silver Soiree to than ever to continue providing
has been adequate for five years, but your sec- performed and well beloved help raise money to purchase the quality performances
ondary instrument, the saxophone, is in bad need piece. “It might not look like it new music and to help fund patrons and audiences have
of some refurbishing. Knowing that being able to has in previous years,” Hughes promotional materials for come to expect and love.”
play two instruments is a great advantage on a job mentioned when asked about concerts. Many members are While this music season is
application, how can you afford to bring your sax Messiah. “We are adapting local musicians from within sure to be one filled with a high
up to a more professional level? You could apply for and rolling with the times and Southern Utah and are often learning and adapting curve, the
an Arts Council Artists’ Mini-Grant. needs of our community, and volunteer members who come Orchestra of Southern Utah is
Suppose you are a while it won't be our traditional to perform and impart their excited for a music filled season.
dancer who has just Messiah experience, we are still love of playing music. This Season tickets can be purchased
been recently hired as an planning on making it amazing year, the Soiree was canceled from the OSU website at www.
assistant coach by a local and uplifting.” Further details of due to the pandemic, and myosu.org and also at the Final
dance school. All those how Handel’s Messiah will work government funding and grants Friday Art Walks. For more
years of classes every this year will be announced as are uncertain. OSU is turning information on the Orchestra
week are finally going to we get closer to performance to their community during of Southern Utah, please visit
pay off, but your dance dates. this time. While attending live the website www.myosu.org and
togs and several pairs of shoes have seen better The Orchestra of Southern concerts are still on hold due follow the Orchestra of Southern
days, to say the least. How can you upgrade your Utah is a community run to COVID-19, it is important for Utah’s Facebook and YouTube
wardrobe to be appropriate to your new status as Orchestra that is a nonprofit the community to help donate platforms. For any additional
a teacher in the community? You could apply for an organization. It is primarily to the orchestra in any way questions, please contact OSU
Arts Council Artists’ Mini-Grant. funded through ticket sales, that they can. The Orchestra of Manager Rebekah Hughes at
Suppose you are an aspiring young actor who state and private foundation Southern Utah “appreciate[s] osucedarcity@gmail.com.
was hired by the Utah Shakespeare Festival. A
dream of a lifetime was fulfilled, but then the
Festival was cancelled for the season and you find
yourself delivering pizza. However, there will be
a next year and you would like to show up on the
first day with a make-up kit that doesn’t look quite
as shabby as your old one. How can you go online
to order a real actor’s make-up kit when people are
chintzy with their tips for the pizza guy? You could
apply for a you-know-what.
Or, what if you can’t draw a sunflower, don’t like
the sax, haven’t tap-danced in years, and would be
terrified on stage? But you might have a book to
self-publish, or a poetry workshop to attend to bet-
ter teach your students to not be afraid of poetry.
These and so many other artistic goals need just a
little help to get off the ground. And that is where
we come in. Apply for one of our Artist Mini-Grants.
Who knows? We might see your idea to create and
share with the community in the same light as you
do: brilliant and worthy of financial support. courtesy osu
Visit our website for an application. Deadline is The Orchestra of Southern Utah returns to the stage to the delight of fans seeking notes of hope in these
August 31st. www.cedarcityartscouncil.org troubled times.Life
14 Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Community
& Personal
Interest in
Iron County
Mandarin serves up
An experience for your taste buds
by Tom Watson alongside his father and mother
For Iron Count y Today and the numerous restaurants
they still own today. Ling said he
Across the town square area of wanted to make Mandarin like the
Cedar City and across the street old Asian 5000-year-old tradition
from the city’s main library and of sword making (Tang Dynasty).
wonderful park, is one of the best Which means, making it strong
dining experiences this city has and efficient and everlasting, and
to offer, Mandarin. Located inside keeping the food excellent.
one of Utah Historic sites, the old Mandarin has a great advantage
Railroad depot; it is the perfect spot from many other Chinese type
to have lunch or dinner. restaurants. They have a secret
Mandarin Chinese restau- weapon in their Head Chef Pan. Pan
rant is an outstanding is a renown Chinese master chef
Chef Pan and
blend of traditional Kong Ling strive from New York City and he knows
Chinese with a slight to make Mandarin everything about each and every
flair of Cantonese that patterned after the dish at Mandarin. Have I made you
makes all these amazing 5000-year-old tradition hungry yet? Come in and relax. Look
of sword making; Strong,
dishes stand out and the Efficient and Everlasting,
around at what is probably the
prices are all reasonable. while keeping the food best-looking (and tasting) Chinese
The menu is filled exellent. restaurant in Utah. The entire
with everything from a experience will make you happy.
mouthwatering Peking Duck, Mandarin is located at 241 North
to the super delicious Sizzling Beef Main Street in Cedar City. Call for
and Scallop. There’s the wonderful your reservation 435-708-1435,
Egg Drop Soup, Egg Rolls, not to or go online and check out their
mention the best Steamed Pork menu, www.mandarincedarcity.com.
Potstickers I have ever eaten
anywhere. Their best dish, in my
opinion, is the Seven Star with
Moon. This is a dish perfect for two
or even three persons at one sitting.
It is filled with Krab meat, Scallops,
chicken, beef and roast pork
sautéed with Chinese vegetables in
a rich brown sauce, and surrounded
with 4 fried wontons and their
delicious Fantail Shrimp. Mandarin
even has a special dish called, “I
Don’t Know.” And no, I do not know
what it is.
Top off your choices with hot
tea, iced tea, or beverage of your
liking and you have a meal fit for an
emperor. Per family tradition, all the photos by tom watson
dishes are made fresh and comes Ninja Japanese Cuisine in
from an old family recipe only three Cedar City. Kong Ling and
people know what the ingredients his family have been in the
are therein. Of course, each diner food service business for The Mandarin
receives a fortune cookie. many years. Ling hails from menu includes
The Owner/Manager Kong Ling, Orlando, Florida. He is the everything from
and Co-Owner Raymond Lou are second generation to own a Peking Duck, Steamed
Pork Potstickers to
both experienced restaurateurs. restaurant and was brought Sizzling Beef and
Raymond also owns and operates up learning the business Scallops.Iron County Today life Wednesday, August 19, 2020 15
Canyon 2 Canyon Slogan’s Heroes (Part 2)
bike ride returns
T
hey say that M&Ms melt in cials from AT&T. You may not
your mouth, not in your think you can make a difference
hands. Well, that depends in someone’s life, but you can,
by Natasha Lye at Inspiration Point inside of Bryce on how quickly you consume just by being yourself and
For Iron Count y Today
Canyon National Park. They will also be them, right? While they may not reaching out. If you’re the one
ready to offer rides back to Ruby’s Inn have time to melt in your hands, who needs someone to reach
BRYCE CANYON — Families and at the end of the course. For anyone they will definitely melt if left out and remind you that you’re
avid bikers alike are tuning up their who is concerned or uncomfortable in a hot car. My candy-coated a good person, and are worth
bicycles as the annual Canyon 2 Canyon riding in the shuttles, they are welcome counsel to you is that when you loving and waiting for, reach
Bike Ride draws near. The fourth annual to use their own vehicles to shuttle. have something good in your out to me and tell me about it.
bike ride, sponsored by Ruby’s Inn near The annual Canyon 2 Canyon Bike life, enjoy it. Don’t wait until I’ll remind you.
the entrance of Bryce Canyon National Ride was created in tandem by Ruby’s it melts away in the heat of Finally, like a good neighbor,
Park, is needed now more than ever, Inn, Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon indifference or ignorance. Don’t you should strive to do the best
as people are looking for a sense of National Park, Garfield County Office of wait until birthdays, holidays, you can to make a difference for
normalcy, freedom and an excuse to get Tourism and the Bryce Canyon Natural or special occasions, to make others while also seeking hap-
outdoors. History Association (NHA), a non-profit special memories and to tell piness for yourself. While Coke
The Canyon 2 Canyon Bike Ride organization partnered with Bryce and show someone, including will tell you that you can open
came to fruition as a 17-mile, ADA- Canyon National Park. yourself, how much they mean happiness, I believe happiness
approved, paved bike trail was built, About Ruby’s Inn: to you. must first be created within, then
connecting two iconic landmarks in Since 1916, Ruby’s Inn has been Also, just because someone opened and poured out amongst
“
Utah. Starting at says, Betcha
Inspiration Point can’t eat just
in Bryce Canyon
National Park, this
one, doesn’t
mean you
No matter how
scenic trail winds
its way through
need to prove
them wrong
good a parent
beautiful, rich red
rock with fragrant
and eat the
whole bag
or child you are,
Ponderosa pines
outlining the
of chips. It’s
like making
you can’t always
pathway as users
make their way to
mistakes.
We’ve all made
have it your way.
Red Canyon. them and
“The Canyon we’re going to
2 Canyon Bike make more;
Ride is a fami-
ly-favorite,” said
Lance Syrett, hotel
hopefully not
too many.
Sometimes,
the Rut
general manager once is less traveled
of Ruby’s Inn. “My enough. You
daughter has been live and you by Corey Baumgartner
doing it since she learn. That’s Iron Count y Today
was seven and courtesy ruby's inn the key to a
loves it. It’s a great The Canyon to Canyon Bike Ride is a great way to explore and happy life;
family-friendly enjoy the beauty of Utah's great outdoors. learning from your mistakes. family, friends and anyone else
ride that people of And the mistakes of your who needs a reminder that there
all ages can enjoy.” making it easy for visitors from around parents don’t have to be yours. is more joy to life than constantly
The annual bike ride is on August the world to experience the epic You can still be a chip off the relying on the relief from a plop,
22, 2020, guests can register online at scenery of Bryce Canyon National Park. old block, even if sometimes plop, fizz, fizz.
rubysinn.com/canyon-2-canyon-bike- Ruby’s Inn is located at the entrance to you need to break the mold and Also, just because America
ride/. Registration opens at 6:50 am on the park and offers the closest lodging re-sculpt the patterns of the runs to Dunkin, doesn’t mean
the grass by the Bryce Canyon Shuttle with everything from luxury hotel past to live and leave a better America runs on Dunkin. No
Station in Bryce Canyon City. The rooms to RV parks and campgrounds. legacy for your children. offense, but America is better
bike ride is free, but space is limited. Ruby’s Inn is open year-round and has Ultimately, no matter how than that. We run on freedom,
Participants are encouraged to sign up exclusive access to canyon overlooks good a parent or child you are, family and faith. The proof is
online to reserve their spot as soon as for horseback riding, ATV riding, you can’t always have it your found in the at least twenty
possible. Registration includes a t-shirt, horse-drawn sleigh rides and snow- way. No matter how careful you military mottos and the over a
shuttle rides, snacks along the way shoeing. The Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill are, you will still get in trouble million brave men and women
and each registered rider is entered entertains crowds nightly from April for squeezing the Charmin. who defend each one of them,
into a prize drawing. For those who do through October with a western dinner However, there are times and each of us, every day.
not own a bike or are unable to bring show and cowboy grub. The General when you may need to share So, no matter what your
their own, bikes can be rented from the Store provides fuel, groceries, camping the Charmin with someone slogan, catchphrase, tagline,
Sinclair Station. gear, clothing and souvenirs. To plan whose tears need a friend. This mantra, or mottos are in life
The shuttles will chauffeur riders your vacation, visit rubysinn.com or call reminds me of the reach out that describe and inspire you,
and their bikes to the starting location 1-866-866-6616. and touch someone commer- live life well.16 Wednesday, August 19, 2020 life Iron County Today
Calendar
Support Groups Service Clubs Government Due to the community’s responsibility
to help prevent the potential spread of
COVID-19, please check with the event and
Alcoholics Anonymous LION’S CLUB IRON COUNTY COMMISSION activity sponsors to make sure that the event
(435) 635-3603 • www.utahaa.org • is still taking place. Everyone’s patience is
Tues, 12 pm • Call Shanda for location and 2nd & 4th Mon, 9 am
Helpline: John (702) 802-1332, activity. Everyone welcome! (702) 480-3238 Commission Chambers greatly appreciated during this time.
Kara (702) 232-6829 68 S 100 E, Parowan.
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek ROTARY CLUB
Dr, Cedar City) unless otherwise listed
Steps and Traditions • M – Su, 7 am
Tues, 12:15 • Southwest Tech
757 W 800 S, Cedar City • (435) 233-0244
CEDAR CITY COUNCIL
Wed (except 5th), 5:30 pm • City Hall
Wednesday, August 19
Speaking From The Heart • M – Sa, Noon 10 N. Main St (435) 586-2950
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Aviation Day
Misfits • M – F, 6 pm
Detachment 1315, 2nd Wed, 6 pm ENOCH PLANNING COMMISSION
Cedar Group • Tues, 8 pm Elks Lodge, 111 E 200 N, Cedar City. 2nd & 4th Tues, 5:30 pm • City Hall FRONTIER HOMESTEAD: SPECIAL EXHIBIT –
Thank God it’s Sunday Spiritual • Sun, 11 am 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119 Featuring the Southern Utah Watercolor
My Story • Sat, 8 pm AMERICAN LEGION AUX Society – Open daily from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm at
Women’s Meeting • Sat, 10:30 am 3rd Wed, 6 pm, Cedar City Library ENOCH CITY COUNCIL the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum
What a Way to Start the Day • Su, M, W, 303 N 100 E, American Legion Conf. 1st & 3rd Wed, 6 pm • City Hall (635 N Main St, Cedar City), admission is $4. For
F, 7-8 am, Th 7 pm • Fellowship Building, 70 Room • (435) 704-6654 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119 information call (435) 586-9290. *For your safety
N 200 W, Cedar City (behind St. Jude’s) BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE PAROWAN CITY COUNCIL and the safety of the staff face masks or face
Red Road to Sobriety • Mon, 6 pm Paiute B.A.C.A. Color Country Chapter Meeting covering are required inside the museum.
Indian Tribe of Utah, 440 N Paiute (435) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 6 pm • City Hall
1st Thurs 7 pm • 593 N 1450 W, Cedar 35 E 100 N • (435) 477-3331
586-1112 Ext. 307 City. Helpline: 435-559-4505
The Great Fact • T, F, Noon. • Call for
location • (702) 802-1332 or (702) 533-7856 Thursday, August 20
Red Creek Group • Wed, 7 pm • Canyon
Park, Lions Pavilion • (435) 477-8925
The Great Fact • T, Fri, Noon.
Classes/Activities Radio Day
Call (435) 559-7777 for location. GET REALLY HEALTHY WORKSHOP SERIES –
ADULT BARRE/MODERN DANCE Pickleball Group “Belly Dancing” 6 pm, Spirit Wellness, (1615 N.
Al-Anon Wed, 11 am-noon, Spirit Wellness Club, Main Street, Cedar City). Open to all. Come and
Weekdays, 7 am • SUU Pickleball Courts.
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek 1615 N Main, Cedar City • All levels, Free to Anyone is welcome. Fee is $2 (indoors) participate or observe at no cost. Belly dancing
Dr, Cedar City) unless otherwise listed members, or $8 drop-in fee. is a playful form of cardio exercise that
and free (outdoors)
Easy Does It • Tues, 7-8 pm
Community Presbyterian Church, 2279 N. ARTHRITIS FOUNDATIONS EXERCISE ROCK CLUB
strengthens the core, improves coordination,
Wedgewood, Cedar City. (435) 559-3333 Wed, 1 pm, Cedar City Senior Center and uplifts the spirits. Info: (435)867-5582.
489 E 200 S • 435-586-0832. FREE. Trained 1st Thurs, 6 pm • Gateway Academy, 201
Al-Anon • 1st, 3rd Tues, 7-8 pm, Parowan
Senior Center, 685 N 300 E (435) 477-8925 instructors. Range-of-motion exercises, W Thoroughbred Way, Enoch. Learn about
Hope for Today (Family Groups) endurance-building activities, relaxation geology, find gems, fossils and minerals.
Thurs, 6 pm • (435) 559-3333 techniques, and health education topics. Learn to cut and polish and make jewelry.
southernutahrockclub.org
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS AWANA BIBLE CLUB
www.nasouthernutah.org • (435) 635-9603 7th-12th grade, Mon, 6:30 pm SOUTHERN UTAH WOODTURNERS
Most classes meet at 203 E Cobblecreek Dr, Preschool-6th grade, Wed, 6:30 pm 2nd Sat, 9 am, Cedar High School wood
unless otherwise listed Valley Bible Church, 4780 N Hwy 91, shop, 703 W 600 S.
Basic Text Study • Mon, 8 pm Cedar City • (435) 586-0253 or (435) 990-1638
Just for Today • Wed, 8 pm TAE KWON DO CLASS
BOOK CLUB
Hope Without Dope • Thurs, 8 pm Wed, 7-8:30 pm • Cedar City Aquatic
Live and Let Live • Fri, 8 pm 2nd Thurs, 7 pm • Cedar City Library
303 N 100 E. This month we will discuss Center, 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. $25/
Candle Light Meeting • Sat, 9:30 pm "The Secret Wisdom of Nature" by Peter mo., ages 5+, any experience level (435)
(Small room) Wohlleben 865-9223. Helps benefit Canyon Creek
Women Only • Sun, 11 am Crisis Center.
Dopeless Hope Fiends • Sun, 8 pm CEDAR CHEST QUILTERS’ GUILD COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – A Precept
The Meeting Hall, 1067 S Main St, Cedar Thurs, 10 am • Cedar City Senior Center TOP BAR HIVE BEE KEEPING Upon Precept Bible Study will be at Cedar
(877) 865-5890. 489 E 200 S • (435) 586-0832 1st Tues, 7 pm • Cedar City Library City Public Library, 303 N 100 East. There
ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER CEDAR CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB 303 N 100 E. (435) 586-6661 will be two classes, one beginning August
Online Meetings: 2nd Fri, 5:30 pm 20, 1-3pm and a second on August 26, 6:30-
4th Tues, 5:30 pm • RSVP to mjmiller@alz.org
4th Thurs, 7 pm • Cedar City Library TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly 8:45pm. They will include a 3-week study of
or (435) 238-4998 x8773
303 N 100 E. Wed • Weigh-in 9 am, mtg 9:30 am. Amos and a 4-week study of Hosea. Please
PARKINSON’S CEDAR CITY TOASTMASTERS Evening weigh-in 6:30 pm, mtg 7-8 pm register early. Call 435-267-2234 or 435-238-
Thurs, 7 am • The Pastry Pub Cedar City Library, 303 N 100 E. Lose 3078 for information or to register. The cost of
2nd Thurs, 3 pm • Cedar City Library (West
Room), 303 N 100 E 86 W University Blvd. Find your voice weight without buying special foods. the workbook for Amos is $6.75 and Hosea is
& shape your future. Be the leader and 586-3233 (a.m. mtg) or 867-4784 (p.m. mtg) $9.00 (available at a later date). Books will be
CAREGIVERS speaker you want to be. (603) 731-0116
WATER AEROBICS CLASS available that first week, and an orientation
1st Tues, Noon • Five County Aging
Offices, 585 N Main St, Ste. 1, Cedar City CEDAR PROFESSIONALS Tues, Thurs, 9 am • SUU pool, 2-56 N 600
is planned. Lesson 1 will be discussed the
Tues, 7:30 am • Springhill Suites, 1477 S following week. www.precept.org.
ARP—ADDICTION RECOVERY W., Fun, up-tempo workout to music.
Highway 91, Cedar City. An organization Intensive cardio, full body muscle toning.
1st Wed, 7 pm • Parowan Seminary
of business people. Stimulate business
building, Main & 300 N, Parowan
SENIOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED
for members through exchange of ideas,
information and business referrals.
Any fitness level. All ages. $3/class,
including pool admission. (435) 327-2091 Friday, August 21
3rd Thurs, 1:30 pm • Cedar City Library 303 www.cedarprofessionals.org (no text)
N 100 E Senior Citizens Day
COLOR COUNTRY WINDS WEIGHTWATCHERS REIMAGINED!
NAMI BRIDGES & Family to Family Wed • Come brush up on your band skills Wed, 9:30 am • Cedar City Aquatic Center SWEET PEA: DINNER ON THE FARM – (every
Thurs, 7 pm • Southwest Behavioral to share with the community. Call Debbie 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. Guidance, 3rd Friday) 6 pm at Sweet Pea Farm and
Health Center, 245 E 680 S, Cedar City at (435) 559-9609 for time and location. in-person motivation from members, Orchard (136 S 600 W, Parowan). Spend a
Free • (435) 590-7749 or (435) 590-0880 trained guides and wellness coaches. warm summer night in the orchard, watch the
COLOR COUNTRY PICKLEBALL sunset, and eat some delicious food! We make
PREGNANCY, INFANT LOSS (702) 832-0555. Evening workshops now
1st Wed, 7:30 pm • Share Families of So. M-F, 7-10 am • 155 E 400 S (Cedar Stake available. More info at weightwatchers. everything on the menu from scratch using local
Utah • 565 N Main Street, Ste. 6, Cedar City Center). Paddles & balls supplied. and/or organic ingredients. Tonight is Pizza night!
(435) 586-6345 com/us/find-a-meeting)
www.southernutahshare.com Pizza made to order with the farm-grown sauce
HEY CEDARS SQUARE DANCE WELLNESS PLACE and the freshest ingredients, picked that day!
Multiple sclerosis
3rd Thurs, 6-8 pm • Cedar City Visitor’s Wed • Beginner’s, 6 pm, Mainstream 583 S Main Suite #5, Cedar City. (435) Ticket cost/info: www.sweetpeafarmandorchard.
Center (581 N Main) For both caregivers and Dancers, 7-9 pm • Cedar City Senior Center 592-5308. Classes: thewellnessplacecc. com or call (435) 531-6461.
those with MS. No age limit. 489 E 200 S. (435) 531-6811 or (435) 669-4867 com/upcoming-classesIron County Today life Wednesday, August 19, 2020 17
Calendar
Monday, August 24
Waffle Day
SUMA: SPECIAL EXHIBIT – “Find the Distance:
Jimmie F. Jones Retrospective.” Opening Monday
– Saturday from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm in Southern
Utah Museum of Art – SUMA (13 South 300 West,
Cedar City). Admission is FREE. For information
visit www.suu.edu/suma. The exhibition will
SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET, 9 AM - 1 PM, showcase works of art that span the length of
CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT Saturdays @ IFA, 905 S Main. Good weather Jones’s life. Starting with grade school, his works 1910 – BIRTHDAY: MOTHER TERESA. Born –
HISTORY FESTIVAL (August 21-23), 1-2 pm. Come outside, bad weather inside. Farmers with of art will appear chronologically with pieces Agnesë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Republic
and celebrate the history of Cedar Breaks vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, baked goods & from high school, college, his Mexico period of Macedonia. She passed away on September
National Monument. Using the Antiquities Act, breads, meats, tamales, food vendors, hand- (1961-1975), and his landscape period (1976-2009). 5th, 1997 in Calcutta, India. She was best
Franklin D. Roosevelt designated Cedar Breaks crafted items including soaps, lotions, jewelry, It will also include an installation of his Rockville known for founding and dedicating her life
a National Monument on August 22, 1933. Since clothing, home décor and gifts for all ages. For studio desk and two portraits of Jones painted by to the Missionaries of Charity (Calcutta) in
then, this area and the plants and animals that info call (435) 463-3735. friends Earl Jones and Richard Hardin. 1950, where she ministered to the poor, sick,
call it home have flourished under the support CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT orphaned, and dying. During her lifetime she
and protection of numerous park employees HISTORY FESTIVAL (August 21-23), 1-2 pm. received the Nobel Peace Prize and during her
and volunteers. The visitor experience has
improved as well, with new programs, events
Come and celebrate the history of Cedar
Breaks National Monument. For info and
Tuesday, August 25 time she expanded the charity to include 610
missions in 123 countries. She also set up the
and park features added every year. For info details of the festival call (435) 586-0787 or visit Kalighat Home for the Dying in Calcutta where
and details of the festival call (435) 586-0787 or Kiss and Make Up Day
www.nps.gov/cebr. she ensured all who entered regardless of faith
visit www.nps.gov/cebr. received medical attention and were afforded
the opportunity to die with dignity, according
to the rituals of their faith; Muslims were read
Saturday, August 22 the Quran, Hindus received water from the
Ganges, and Catholics received the Last Rites.
Be An Angel Day
SWEET PEA: BREAKFAST ON THE FARM –
Every Saturday 8 to Noon, Sweet Pea Farm & ]Thursday, August 27
Orchard (136 S 600 W, Parowan), pricing per
item ranges $2.50 – $7.50. We will have all of Just Because Day
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME, 10 am to 11 am,
our farm favorites and some new items on our Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (635 N 14 ANNUAL COOL AUGUST NITES: VIRTUAL CAR
menu. (Seasonal menu will change each week). Main St, Cedar City), admission is FREE. This is SHOW, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Bradshaw Chevrolet
For info call (435) 531-6461. IRON COUNTY FAIR: “Mud Bog Races” – 5 to
5:30 pm (Mud Dash) and 6 pm (Mud Bog an opportunity for preschool children to learn (360 N Main St, Cedar City). Due to COVID,
RED ACRE FARM: “Saturdays on the Farm” Races), Iron County Fair Grand Stands (471 40 about the past through stories and history everything will be digital and online. All the
– 8 am to 8 pm, Red Acre Farm (2322 W 4375 N, S, Parowan). Tickets: $10 adults, $6 children/ related activities. Enjoy a new story and activity pictures of the vehicles will be posted on
Cedar City). There is no entry fee to the farm. seniors. Advanced tickets available at the each week. For information call (435) 586-9290. Bradshaw Chevy Facebook page so the public
Shop at the farm stand and enjoy different Parowan & Cedar City Visitor Centers and can like, share, comment to help determine
venues each week. We want to share with you online at www.ironcounty.net. Gates will open the winner. Bradshaw will also be holding a
how this small family farm does it and how we
got to where we are today. Check our website
at 4:30 pm for advance ticket holders and 5 pm
for general admission.
Wednesday, August 26 LIVE event on their Facebook page for the raffle
(Donors include: Infowest, Carquest, Front Porch
(www.redacrefarmcsa.org) or call 435-865-6792. Twang, Rolling Rubber and so many more) and
Dog Day
CEDAR CITY YEAR-ROUND DOWNTOWN to share info about the vehicles that were
FARMERS MARKET, 9 am - Noon, Every
Saturday rain or shine, in the parking lot Sunday, August 23 COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – A Precept Upon
Precept Bible Study will be at Cedar City
entered. The entry fee for the car show as well
as the raffle ticket purchases will all go to Aiden
behind the Stratford Hotel, (18 S Main Street) Public Library, 303 N 100 East. 6:30-8:45pm. Weakly’s medical expenses. Aiden was recently
or inside the building behind the parking lot Ride With the Wind Day This includes a 4-week study of Hosea. Please involved in an accident that resulted in him being
in the cold weather months. Definitely worth register early. Call 435-267-2234 or 435-238- life-flighted up to Primary Children’s Hospital and
CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT
stopping by for art work, baked goods, crafts, 3078 for information or to register. The cost of he is currently in critical condition. If you have a
HISTORY FESTIVAL (August 21-23), 1-2 pm.
custom semi-precious stone and costume the workbook for Amos is $6.75 and Hosea is vehicle (it does not matter if it is a motorcycle,
Come and celebrate the history of Cedar
jewelry, farm fresh produce, homemade $9.00 (available at a later date). Books will be semi-truck, bus, new car, etc.) and would like
Breaks National Monument. For info and
brownies & candies, home style treats, available that first week, and an orientation to enter it into the event, please contact Seana
details of the festival call (435) 586-0787 or visit
homemade jams & jellies, homeopathic items is planned. Lesson 1 will be discussed the Bailey or Cortnie Warren on Facebook for more
www.nps.gov/cebr.
and 100% real honey. following week. www.precept.org. information and a registration form!You can also read
