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INSIDE... WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 PROJECT EXPANDS WATER SAVING EFFORTS
VOL. 13 NO. 7 IRONCOUNTYTODAY.COM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021
LIFE
Cedar man
4 Opinion named
9 Showcase 'Family
11 Life Member
22 Sports of the
26 Classifieds
Year'
29 Comics/Puzzles
WATER WORKS IN
THE
STORY ON PAGE 2 COURTESY CC ROTARY CLUB
2 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
Walmart donates to Cedar City Rotary
Club for Canyon Water Park Project
by Tessa DOUGLAS A PROPOSED PLAN OF THE
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY WATER PARK PROJECT will
include a water wheel,
Cedar City Walmart has brought sand beaches, and a
one of the Cedar City Rotary Club’s bridge connecting both
sides of the park.
largest community projects closer to
reality with a donation of $2,250.
The Canyon Water Park project,
which will renovate much of the
West side of Canyon Park into a fun
and educational celebration of Iron
County’s agricultural heritage, is
currently in its fundraising phase.
In total, $1.3 million needs to be
raised. Including the donation from
Walmart, about $250,000 has been
obtained so far. Other major donors
to the project include Cedar City
Motor Company and Cedar City.
Sue Longson, Cedar City Rotary
Club board member and chair of the
Canyon Water Park
committee,
PHOTOS COURTESY CC ROTARY CLUB
approached Walmart ates Walmart’s help!” Rotary brings together a global network
about the donation. For more information on the of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling
She said “The West Canyon Water Park project, including the world’s most pressing humanitarian
Canyon Water Park a video rendering of the proposed challenges. They connect 1.2 million
will benefit not only layout, visit www.cedarcityrotaryclub. members from more than 35,000 Rotary
Cedar City, but all com/p/canyon-water-park.html. clubs in almost every country in the world.
surrounding com- Amenities will include an all abilities Together, they work together to promote
KURT HAMMOND munities. I thought park, Chafin Grist Mill water wheel peace, fight disease, and to provide clean
(CEDAR CITY WALMART
MANAGER) and Sue
Walmart, who has a replica, shallow flows and sand water, sanitation and hygiene. They also
Longson (Cedar City Rotarian reputation for being a beach for toddlers, deep runnels work to support education and grow
and Chair of the Canyon good corporate citizen, and interactive head-gates, a bridge local economies. For more information
Water Park Committee) might like to support this connecting the East/West parks, and on becoming a member of the Cedar
have been instrumental great project. The Cedar City water weirs, flumes, center pivot and City Rotary Club, email Miriam Keener at
in getting the project
flowing forward. Rotary club sincerely appreci- irrigation practices. cedarcityrotaryclub@gmail.com.
IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 3
Quichapa project expands water saving efforts in Cedar Valley
from Jessica STAHELI The excess water in Quichapa flash flood waters away from stored and used throughout Recharge Project is the
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY can now be used on fields, the waterfowl habitat and into the growing season. latest in a series of recharge
allowing farmers to idle wells the south end of the lake. Jessica Staheli, CICWCD projects that began in 2015
Cedar Valley officials and and conserve groundwater. Previously, water that Public Outreach and and now includes six recharge
residents have long lamented Additionally, project funds flowed into Lake Quichapa Conservation Specialist, said facilities. Most are along Coal
the loss of Coal Creek water cover new low-elevation quickly became unusable, in 2019, when 9,990 acre-feet Creek and have been able
to evaporation once it reaches sprinkler nozzles for the pivot picking up very high numbers of excess water was put into to utilize existing gravel pits
Lake Quichapa. The latest that will pull from the basin, of total dissolved solids (TDS) the recharge system, a lot as water collection basins.
project to help direct Coal making the water use even as it sat on the alkaline soil. It of non-flood water was still Cedar City and CICWCD
Creek water to an isolated more efficient. was unable to soak into the going to Quichapa because have worked hard to create
section of the lake for later New portions of the ground because of the many there just wasn’t room for recharge facilities within
use and reduce water loss project include a conservation layers of silt and clay, so it just it in the recharge projects gravel straits of Coal Creek.
to evaporation is nearing pond designed in partnership sat and evaporated. Monroe around the valley. This project The only project that is not
completion. with the Bureau of Land said tests have revealed that will help with that, as it has along Coal Creek’s path
Driving past Lake Management, which will be water on the north end of the a storage component that through Cedar City to Lake
Quichapa on state Route 56, an ideal habitat for waterfowl. lake does not have nearly as has been missing within the Quichapa is the Enoch
passersby may notice a large The pond is designed to be high TDS numbers as water Cedar Valley watershed. Graben Recharge, to the north
dike being built to separate the first place water will flow on the south end, so it can be The Quichapa of Enoch in an area where
the north and south ends of springs used to flow. This
Lake Quichapa. With the help THE is a partnership project
of heavy equipment, the new CONSTRUCTION OF that took place with
dike will enable more fresh A NEW DIKE will help Enoch City and the
allow more water to be
excess water to run under retained for reuse before
Worth Grimshaw
the highway into a lazy river it is lost through Family.
channeling system designed evaporation as it has Monroe said in
to absorb water for recharg- in the past. the past five years
ing the local aquifer and the Water District has
reduce levels of evaporation. spent more than $1 million
Central Iron County in conservation/recharge
Water Conservancy District projects. Measuring devices
(CICWCD) General Manager were added to the recharge
Paul Monroe said they facilities in 2018, and since
received $250,000 from then the aquifer has absorbed
the Utah Department of more than 14,000 acre-feet of
Agriculture and Food through water that would otherwise
the Water Optimization have gone into dry lake beds
Grant, making the project and evaporated.
possible. The dike has been These projects have
constructed with help from been a high priority for the
the county, which donated CICWCD board and staff
the use of equipment and because they want to be
employee time. County responsible stewards and
Commissioner Paul Cozzens optimize every drop of water
has also donated his time to that comes into the valley,
help build the dike. Monroe said.
The Quichapa Recharge He said he appreciates
Project is the most complex supportive landowners Brad
recharge system in Cedar and a spillway holding the Schmutz and the Kirk and
Valley. Construction on the water, making it the last place Craig Jones Families, as well
first phase began in 2017 in water should be held in the as the BLM, Iron County,
conjunction with Cedar City, Quichapa area. Enoch and Cedar City.
Iron County, the Enterprise Before the water reaches Share your thoughts and
& Iron Conservation District, the conservation pond, a large ideas about water use and
and local property owners. steel gate separates the old conservation in Iron County
The lazy river on the north creek bed and directs the flow by completing the 2021 survey
side of the highway is toward the pond, but it can be (https://www.surveymonkey.
designed to allow dirt and opened to let flash flood water com/r/56HSWVB). The web-
debris in the water to settle flow into the southern portion site www.cicwcd.org includes
and not be taken downstream, of Lake Quichapa. Monroe information about the spring
and a pump directs the water said flash flood water can Localscapes Landscape
into a recharge basin. have poor quality and contain Design community education
This latest phase has as much as 50 percent class, water conservation tips
expanded the pipe network sediment so it is not desirable PHOTOS COURTESY CICWCD
and more ways to conserve
to allow water to be pumped for wildlife habitat or aquifer FLASH FLOOD WATERS WILL BE RE-CHANNELED INTO A "LAZY
in your neighborhood. Email
directly to an agricultural recharge. The new gating RIVER" allowing the dirt and debris in the water to settle before info@cicwcd.org for addi-
operation for irrigation use. system allows for redirecting being pumped into the recharge basin. tional information.
4 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
OPINION
ADMINISTRATION
One nation, under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all?
R. Gail Stahle
PUBLISHER
gail@ironcountytoday.com
Deborah Martineau
OFFICE MANAGER The opinions stated in this article are solely The Sore Loser egged them on, of think that Donald Duck is real and
officemanager@ those of the author and not Iron County Today. course, but he was helped by Utahns Sean swimming in your city’s pond.
A
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Reyes, Rep. Burgess Owens, and Rep. Chris The riot in Washington D.C. and
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nation’s Capital by right-wing Blake Moore, Sen. Mitt Romney, and Gov. Democrats since many moderate and
Scott Stahle rioters, one internet wag posted, Spencer Cox – men who have read the conservative Republicans, along with
SALES REPRESENTATIVE “Thank you Pres. Trump for Making Constitution and recognize the meaning swing vote independents will find it
scott@ironcountytoday.com America Great. You did it by electing of their oath of office – didn’t join the reprehensible to align themselves with a
801.755.5999 senators in Georgia and con- political party that praised, enabled, and
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He has a great point. The vast in the nation’s capital should make any
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majority of Americans reacted chance remote at best. Americans may not
EDITORIAL with disgust when Trump loy- be enamored by mainstream politicians,
alists destroyed property, broke but they despise those who instigate mob
Corey Baumgartner windows, tried to crash through action or light matches around gasoline
doors, and raised Confederate by Bryan GRAY
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news@ironcountytoday.com flags in the Senate and House COLUMNIST phone call asking the state secretary of
chambers. It made the United state to “find” an additional 11,000+ votes
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Tom Zulewski while the nation’s Sore Loser refused to they visited. As for the Washington D.C. rioters,
SPORTS WRITER condemn the mayhem. There was no reasonable or legal we can debate their form of punishment.
Let’s view this realistically…Those excuse to hold up the electoral votes. Like You might be satisfied with a jail term for
LAYOUT/DESIGN responsible were not “protestors”; they it or not, Joe Biden won the election. He their acts of sedition; I might prefer we
were an illiterate mob comprised of didn’t just slip by; he won by the same boot them out of the county and send
Devin Christ right-wing anarchists, white suprema- electoral college margin as the Sore Loser them to Somalia or North Korea.
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exam. It is a misnomer to confuse them more votes than any other presidential Amendment rights. They are simply
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with political conservatives who herald candidate in our nation’s history. If you thugs waving a flag that they really don’t
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IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 5
OPINION
Why COVID-19 hates America
“
The world
needs
by Peter J. PITTS demic because of pharmaceutical
innovation.
of promising compounds ever make
it past clinical trials to market. innovation,
and innovation
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY
P
From the moment scientists Taking the failures into account,
fizer and Moderna announced first sequenced the genome of the research and development costs
that in their advanced clinical
trials, Covid-19 candidate
novel coronavirus, research-based
pharmaceutical companies leapt into
for every success story run to the
billions of dollars. A sound policy
requires
vaccines have been 95 and 94.5 action. Moderna's vaccine candidate environment that promotes inno- a policy
percent effective, respectively.
Federal regulators have authorized
moved to human trials just three
days after President Trump
vation has led to some of the most
advanced research techniques environment
the vaccines for emergency use --
and healthcare workers have started
declared a state of emer-
gency. Pfizer was ready to OP/ of any industry – just what
we needed when COVID-19 and market
conditions that
Ed
receiving shots already. move into final-stage trials came calling.
That's amazing. Pfizer and by July. The federal government's
Moderna broke the records for the
fastest vaccine development by more
No one knew which, if
any, vaccine candidate would
Operation Warp Speed
identified several of the most
nurture it.
than three years. succeed. But the ecosystem for pri- promising vaccine candidates and would have been money wasted
Nor are Pfizer and Moderna the vate sector innovation has long been guaranteed government purchases were it not for the technological
only game in town. Eight additional a powerful force in the United States in the billions of dollars. Operation capabilities and scientific know-how
candidates are in Phase 3 clinical tri- in the development of breakthrough Warp Speed has also contributed these research companies already
als. Altogether, 40 additional vaccine treatments and cures. directly to funding for research and had. Knowledge developed through
candidates are in development. Pharmaceutical innovation is development.
We're going to beat the pan- inherently risky. Less than 12 percent But these federal investments see COVID »8
From the Editor
The right stuff
A
little over a month ago, on
December 7, 2020, Charles
Elwood Yeager (better
known as Chuck Yeager) made
his final flight into the heavens…
surely making the journey
faster than the speed of light.
While he was best known as a
record-setting test pilot and
the first man to break the sound
COREY barrier, he also served honorably
BAUMGARTNER and successfully as a “flying ace”
MANAGING EDITOR during the World War II. He even
earned the title of Brigadier
General. Not bad for 97 years of life.
With all the chaos of 2020 and the current chaos
of 2021, we must fly higher. We must live our lives
above the turbulence and contention that others are
promoting and proliferating across our country. We
cannot let our wings get clipped by those who are
grounded in contention, anger and hatred.
Yes, it is discouraging to see the mayhem in our
country, but we must not let anything keep us from
continuing to believe in and striving to live a good
life of hope and peace. Don’t let irresponsible media,
protestors, politicians, or anyone who doesn’t have
our best interests at heart lead the way and lead us
astray. We’ve each got to believe that we’ve got the
right stuff within us to make the world a better place
with our skills and talents.
It really is up to each of us and we can begin right
here with the good people of our Iron County.
6 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
OPINION IT WAS A DARK MOMENT
IN OUR NATION' HISTORY
as what should have
been a peaceful political
Calling upon
protest turned violent.
our better angels
I
didn’t think it would mutual understanding are
happen here. The divi- declining. Americans are
siveness, the resentment, less likely to go to church
the suspicion, the anger that where they interact with
pervades so many countries people from different races
seemed foreign to the people I and backgrounds. Social
had met during my campaigns endeavors like the Boy and
only a decade or so ago. What Girl Scouts are waning. Even
impressed me face-to-face inter-
most about my action has become
fellow Americans less frequent as we PRESSLIGHTROCKET VIA GETTY IMAGES
Utah government leaders
was the optimism, and our children
the sense of disappear into our
purpose and the cellphones — a
condemn riots at Nation’s capital
willingness to help trend felt even
one another. The more acutely
Great Recession because of the
had not made us ongoing pandemic.
bitter; it seemed to Media, embod- Compiled by Corey BAUMGARTNER "I condemn, in the strongest terms, the
have made us more ied by the likes of recent acts of violence at our nation’s
determined to pull SEN. MITT Walter Cronkite, IRON COUNT Y TODAY
ROMNEY Capital Building. I pray for the safety of
together and cheer once provided As chaos and crisis continue to surround law enforcement working to keep order,
each other on. UNITED STATES SENATE information trusted the controversial presidential election, for legislators of all parties as well as other
Something by almost all of us. several Utah leaders have spoken out about civilians who are protesting peacefully.
happened to change that — Newspapers, once admired the violent protests at our nation’s capital. There is no place for violence in our polit-
not for everyone, of course, for their comprehensive and May we continue to stand up for our rights ical discourse, even over the most serious
but for what has become a accurate coverage, are closing while not allowing the few to dictate or issues and disagreements. We are a nation
larger and larger portion of down. Now our information is define the precious freedoms that have of laws. This is not how Conservatives and
us. Following the recession, curated by apps and crafted been entrusted to us to honor and do our Republicans behave. This is absolutely
“
we looked around to see who by radio and cable networks duty to protect and pass unacceptable."
was to blame for the mis-
fortune we had experienced.
that appeal to our prejudices.
Increasingly, the most suc-
them on to our posterity.
The following are
The Capitol Senator Orrin G.
Hatch spoke about
Politicians and the media
were quick to point the
cessful media personalities
rile their target base.
statements from our
local government
symbolizes the “institution he has
spent his life protecting.
finger — bankers and Most disappointing
the beating
OP/
representatives: "Without any pause,
Wall Street-types: of all, too many Congressman caveat, or equivocation,
“They should go to political figures have John Curtis (R-UT) heart of I condemn the riots
Ed
jail.” “Washington stoked these divisions. released the following taking place at the US
had ‘bailed out’ the
guilty.”
Demagogues on the
left scapegoat the rich;
statement in regard
to “Unacceptable and
American Capitol. The Capitol
symbolizes the beating
It was not lost on demagogues on the
people vying for our attention right scapegoat the immi-
Un-American” riots in
and around the United
democracy.” heart of American
democracy. It’s where
that stoking anger enhanced grant. They each scapegoat States Capitol: “The » Senator Orrin G. Hatch we convene in the
their prospects. The same the other. Politicians’ language United States Capitol is spirit of civility and
was known to be true from is more vulgar, bullying and the Temple of Liberty and should be treated compromise to hash out our greatest
the beginning of history: offensive. Reagan, Eisenhower with respect and honor. The riots both in differences and move legislation forward.
appealing to resentment and and Kennedy would not and outside the building are unacceptable The lawless incursion on our Capitol is
our more base inclinations recognize today’s political and un-American. The President owes it to both a physical and spiritual attack on an
could always attract a crowd. discourse. the American people to publicly call for an institution I love—an institution I spent
The founders took every step My reading of history end to these riots. If this were in any other more than four decades protecting. Enough
they could devise to protect suggests what can heal social country, we would be condemning these is enough. Our institutions are undergoing
the republic from so-called sickness. First, a great leader actions and calling for their leaders to stop a stress test that they can only survive
demagogues; their efforts who “calls upon our better the violence. Those protesting say they are if our elected officials show unity in this
worked for over 200 years. angels” can bring us together. doing so in the best interest of America— critical moment. We are a nation of laws,
Several developments have Churchill rallied his nation but if that were true, they would end their not individuals—and the foremost respon-
combined to threaten that to resist and defeat Nazism. assault on this sacred institution.” sibility of every member of Congress is to
success. Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes uphold our Constitution and the integrity of
Institutions that enhance see ROMNEY » 8 also condemned the violence by saying, the democratic process."
IRON COUNTY TODAY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 7
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY NEWS
SUU to host accreditation evaluation team
from David BISHOP ity standards, that credits and degrees awarded and signed. Anonymous or unsigned comments
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSIT Y by the institution are recognized by other colleges will not be accepted. All comments should be
and universities, and that students enrolled at the mailed directly to: Northwest Commission on
Southern Utah University will institution are eligible to receive important forms
of financial assistance, including grants, scholar-
Colleges and Universities, 8060 165th Avenue NE,
Suite 200, Redmond, WA, 98052. Comments must
host an evaluation team from ships, and loans. be received no later than March 14, 2021.
the Northwest Commission SUU and the NWCCU invite third-party com- To learn more about accreditation, visit SUU’s
on Colleges and Universities ments concerning the institution’s qualifications website, https://www.suu.edu/about/accredit.html,
for accreditation. All comments must be in writing or the NWCCU website, http://www.nwcu.org
(NWCCU) for its seven-year,
cyclical, comprehensive accredi-
tation review on April 14-16, 2021.
Due to COVID-19, the visit and interviews will
be conducted virtually, using the Zoom online
platform. SUU’s last full-scale, accreditation
evaluation was in March 2014. The visit resulted in
reaffirmation of accreditation.
Accreditation is valuable because it indicates
that the institution of higher education engages in
comprehensive planning and external evaluation,
that its academic programs meet important qual-
COURTESY SUU
8 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 NEWS IRON COUNTY TODAY
ROMNEY COVID didn't pan out – but Gilead
did uncover its broad antiviral
our brilliant scientists and our
nation's free market economy,
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properties. we are delivering relief from
But then came COVID-19. this pandemic faster than
Roosevelt elicited the endurance that overcame laboratory and computer work Researchers found that rem- anyone could have imagined.
despair. Lincoln healed a nation torn apart by often has multiple applications. desivir could shorten hospital The research ecosystem
war, insisting on “malice toward none and charity Just because research doesn't stays for those infected with is motivated as never before.
for all.” I do not believe one can overstate the pan out for the medical the virus. It was the first Countless lives are at stake –
impact the leader of a nation can have for good condition it was intended to major clinical breakthrough in and probably a Nobel Prize or
or for bad. I earnestly pray that our president can treat, it doesn't mean it's a bust. developing treatments for those two.
rise to the challenge. Investigators can evaluate it for COVID-19 hits the hardest.
Who we choose to lead us shapes our society. other conditions. The world needs innovation,
I believe that it is our national character that Take the first FDA approved and innovation requires a Peter J. Pitts, a former Food and
made America the greatest nation on earth, that coronavirus treatment, policy environment and market Drug Administration associate
the public personal character of leaders like remdesivir. Gilead originally conditions that nurture it. commissioner, is president of the
Washington, Lincoln, Reagan and Truman had developed it in hopes of finding That's what the United States Center for Medicine in the Public
more influence on us than even the policies they a treatment for hepatitis. That brings to the table. Thanks to Interest.
promoted.
Today when I vote, I pay as much attention
to the character of the candidate as I do to
their policies. If we choose leaders who inflame
resentment and division, our nation will be angry
and divided. We have a choice to make: Would we
rather have our “side” win to punish the “other
side” or would we rather have our nation united?
But presidents and politicians are not the
only leaders who influence society. Leaders of
churches, congregations, classrooms, businesses,
charities and homes can influence the character
of the nation. When each of us encourages
comity, understanding and grace, we heal. When
we disparage, bully or treat others with con-
tempt, we deepen the rift that divides us.
I believe that we should watch and read,
not just sources we tend to agree with but also
sources we disagree with. If Fox is your regular
diet, watch NBC, CNN or ABC now and then.
Conversely, if MSNBC is your regular, don’t make
it exclusive. We need to broaden our reading
as well. I note that news organizations like The
Wall Street Journal and The New York Times
make an effort to get the facts and when they
make a mistake, they acknowledge it. Social
media has no fact-checkers, no editors and
often doesn’t even disclose who actually wrote
a post.
I pray for the healing of the nation. Literally.
I wish there were more faith in God, more
reverence for all of his children. A brilliant leader
of a respected thinktank in Washington has
concluded that love is the only sure answer to
what ails us. I think he’s right.
Bookings
Below are bookings as reported by the Iron County Sheriff’s
Department and Cedar City Police Department. Those arrested are
innocent until proven guilty.
Jan. 4 Unlawful Sexual DRUG – Poss C/S
Conduct w/16-17yr. Sched I/II/Analog
VICTORIA
N CORBIN- SALL M ISON
PENNINGTON
Jan. 6 CEDAR CITY, UT
CEDAR CITY, UT DYLAN C SORACCO DRUG – Dist/Offer/
Drug Court Violation CEDAR CITY, UT Arrange Dstbn of C/S
DRUG – Poss C/S
Jan. 5 Sched I/II/Analog, Jan. 7
Drug Paraphernalia,
JOSEPH M JIMMY D STONE
Retail Theft
SANDOVAL BEAVER, UT
WEST COVINA, CA MARK C WALLACE Criminal Nonsupport
CEDAR CITY, UTSHOWCASE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 9
THE ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
IN IRON COUNTY
Parowan Sings
from Cami COX VIRTUAL EVENT REPLACES ANNUAL City website, www.parowan.
org, the Parowan High School
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY
PAROWAN BIRTHDAY BALL website, phs.ironk12.org, and the
PAROWAN — Traditionally, “Friends of Parowan Theater”
January has marked the annual Facebook page, www.facebook.
Parowan Birthday Celebration, observed to protect the perform- members are in desperate need of com/Friends-of-Parowan-
which includes the Parowan ers and crew. The production will interaction and something fun to Theater-104556677808585. Once
Birthday Ball, but social distancing be made available for streaming lift their hearts, and what better the streaming link has been
considerations have prompted a on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. and will be way to celebrate our community’s published, those wishing to view
new approach to this commemo- available to community members heritage than by showcasing our “Parowan Sings” may click on the
ration of the city’s heritage in 2021. to access and view thereafter. local talent and honoring the rich link and view the show at their
In lieu of the in-person Birthday “Under the current circum- theatrical tradition that Parowan convenience.
Ball, this year Parowan will cel- stances, with COVID-19 necessi- and Iron County are famous for?” In addition to “Parowan Sings,”
ebrate decades of performances tating major changes in almost “Parowan Sings” will feature Parowan City’s 2021 Birthday
at its historic Aladdin Theatre every area of life, we needed a local performers presenting Celebration will also include the
through “Parowan Sings,” a virtual socially distant alternative to the musical numbers from past traditional dances performed by
musical revue paying homage to Birthday Ball celebration,” said theater productions that have Parowan High School students and
past musical theater productions Shelley Porter, Parowan Stake taken place at the Aladdin Theatre. a celebration of Parowan’s “Citizen
and featuring local talent. activity chairperson and member A link to view the production of the Year,” both presented
“Parowan Sings” is being filmed of the Parowan Community will be made available on Jan. virtually. Additional information
in advance at the Aladdin Theatre Theater Board. “Community 16 at 7 p.m. on the Parowan about these events can be found at
in Parowan, with social distanc- www.parowan.org or by calling
ing and safety practices strictly 435-477-8190.
PAROWAN'S
HISTORIC ALADDIN
THEATRE will be where
the music and magic are
happening (virtually) for
this year's birthday
celebration.
CAMI COX10 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 SHOWCASE IRON COUNTY TODAY
BREAK OUT THOSE COUPONS
by Mary Anne ANDERSEN for a bargain.” What?! With my us. If we can get a couple of foot have to be careful to buy only what
CEDAR CIT Y ARTS COUNCIL other friends and family, crowing longs—take out, of course—and get we will actually eat. If I bought
I
about the good deal we got is a a total of four meals out of them 24 cans of Nalley’s chili, I might
started thinking about this shared cause for celebration. I for a small amount of cash outlay, not live long enough to eat the 48
when I heard a short radio piece have been known to offer such we feel we have beaten the system meals that would provide me. My
about New Year’s Resolutions. information out of the blue, a kind somehow. And I am quite certain husband doesn’t eat chili.
Saving money is third behind losing of bragging about what a savvy that when we leave the restaurant, The truth is, we all have our
“
weight and exercising in the list money-manager I am.
of most popular yearly goals. Like
the other two, who
We were eating out—remember
that: eating out?— What a comfort it is to
wouldn’t want to? Save
money, I mean. And yet
with this couple one
day and pulled out a see those 24 cans of
I knew a couple who
were embarrassed
coupon that entitled
us to a discount on chicken broth on my shelf,
about appearing to
make little mon-
our meal. When we
presented it to our just waiting to go into my
ey-saving gestures.
I was in her home
server along with the
bill they were embar- homemade soup.
one day when she was rassed by its use. Now
complimented by another guest on this couple had lived modestly the young people that served us do unique ideas of what is or is not
something new she was wearing, their whole lives, careful to live not kill themselves laughing about the proper way to spend or save
and I piped up and said, “And not within their means, and were never that chintzy old couple that used money. In my opinion, the only
only is it really nice, it was on sale.” ones to buy anything they didn’t those stupid coupons. thing better than a brand new book
(Which fact I happened to know.) really need. And yet that restaurant And here is another source of is two new books. I save up for
Later when we were alone again, coupon embarrassed them. satisfaction: the case lot sales in those by washing my used alumi-
she said she was embarrassed You know those green and the grocery stores. What a comfort num foil. Soak it in the sink, wipe
by her friend’s knowing that she yellow Subway coupons that come it is to see those 24 cans of chicken off any clinging food, smooth it out,
bought the sweater on sale. She in the mail fairly often? They are a broth on my shelf, just waiting to and re-use it. Doesn’t everybody do
didn’t want to be “caught looking source of pleasant anticipation for go into my homemade soup. I just that?LIFE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 11
COMMUNITY
& PERSONAL
INTEREST IN
IRON COUNTY
Winter’s Fab Five + One
by Dan PICK
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY
E X P L O R I N G U TA H ' S S K I E S
W
hen my family went to Disney
World (that’s where most
Michigan people go for their
Disney fix), the “Fab Five” were
Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and
Pluto. They were the characters every
child (and most adults) needed to see,
get autographs and have photos taken
together.
Our Utah winter skies has their
own “Fab Five:” Orion, Gemini, Taurus,
Auriga, and the Pleiades. These
four constellations and one cluster
dominate the winter skies. Beyond the
“
These four
constellations
and one
cluster
dominate the
winter skies.
Big Dipper, Orion is easily the most
recognizable constellation in our sky.
While we covered Orion in the Color
Country – Winter Edition, its promi-
nence in the winter sky still should be
noted.
Next, the constellation Gemini gets
its name from the twin stars Castor
and Pollux. Gemini is Latin for “twins.”
In Greek mythology, the half-brothers
shared the same mother, Leda.
The constellation became part of
American history when the space
program chose the name, Gemini, for
see FAB FIVE » 17
COURTESY DAN PICK12 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 LIFE IRON COUNTY TODAY
CALENDAR
Support Groups Service Clubs Government DUE TO THE COMMUNITY’S RESPONSIBILITY
to help prevent the potential spread of
COVID-19, please check with the event and
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LION’S CLUB IRON COUNTY COMMISSION activity sponsors to make sure that the event
(435) 635-3603 • www.utahaa.org • Tues, 12 pm • Call Pres. Roger Shurtz for mtg. 2nd & 4th Mon, 9 am is still taking place. Everyone’s patience is
Helpline: John (702) 802-1332, info. Everyone welcome! (435) 590-2896 Commission Chambers greatly appreciated during this time.
Kara (702) 232-6829 ROTARY CLUB 68 S 100 E, Parowan.
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek
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, JANUARY 13
CEDAR CITY ELKS LODGE #1556 10 N. Main St (435) 586-2950
Speaking From The Heart • M – Sa, Noon 111 E Freedom Blvd. Cedar City KOREAN AMERICAN DAY
Misfits • M – F, 6 pm (435) 586-8332 ENOCH PLANNING COMMISSION
PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT BIBLE STUDY – 6:30
Cedar Group • Tues, 8 pm
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 2nd & 4th Tues, 5:30 pm • City Hall to 8:30 pm (Thurs 1-3 pm), Cedar City Library
Thank God it’s Sunday Spiritual • Sun, 11 am 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119
Detachment 1315, 2nd Wed, 6 pm (303 N 100 E). A 6-week study (Thru Feb 10) of
My Story • Sat, 8 pm Elks Lodge, 111 E 200 N, Cedar City. 2nd Peter. Precept Bible studies are
Women’s Meeting • Sat, 10:30 am
ENOCH CITY COUNCIL
AMERICAN LEGION AUX nondenominational. Call 435-267-2234 or 435-
What a Way to Start the Day • Su, W, F 1st & 3rd Wed, 6 pm • City Hall
238-3078 for info and to register. The cost of
7-8 am • All are welcome 3rd Wed, 6 pm, Cedar Library, 303 N 100 E 900 E Midvalley Rd • (435) 586-1119
Amer. Legion Conf. Room • (435) 704-6654 the workbook is $18. www.precept.org.
Red Road to Sobriety • Mon, 6 pm Paiute PAROWAN CITY COUNCIL
Indian Tribe of Utah, 440 N Paiute (435) DAR – BALD EAGLE CHAPTER
586-1112 Ext. 307 2nd & 4th Thurs, 6 pm • City Hall
2nd Tues, 4 pm, Cedar City Library
35 E 100 N • (435) 477-3331
The Great Fact • T, F, Noon. • Call for ajssball@aol.com
location • (702) 802-1332 or (702) 533-7856 BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE IRON COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Red Creek Group • Wed, 7 pm • Canyon 3rd Wed, 11:30 am. Tickets $20, https://
1st Thurs 7 pm • 593 N 1450 W, Cedar City.
Park, Lions Pavilion • (435) 477-8925 Helpline: 435-559-4505 www.ironcountyrepublicanwomen.com
The Great Fact • T, Fri, Noon.
Classes/Activities
Call (435) 559-7777 for location.
AL-ANON
Meetings at KKCB Club (203 E. Cobblecreek
Dr, Cedar City) unless otherwise listed ADULT BARRE/MODERN DANCE PICKLEBALL GROUP
Easy Does It • Tues, 7-8 pm Wed, 11 am-noon, Spirit Wellness Club, Weekdays, 7 am • SUU Pickleball Courts.
Community Presbyterian Church, 2279 N. 1615 N Main, Cedar City • All levels, Free to Anyone is welcome. Fee is $2 (indoors) and
Wedgewood, Cedar City. (435) 559-3333 members, or $8 drop-in fee. FREE (outdoors)
Al-Anon • 1st, 3rd Tues, 7-8 pm, Parowan
Senior Center, 685 N 300 E (435) 477-8925
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATIONS EXERCISE ROCK CLUB MEDITATION CLASS – (EACH WED JAN 13
Wed, 1 pm, Cedar City Senior Center 1st Thurs, 6 pm • Gateway Academy, 201 thru Feb 2) Healing Tree (535 S. Main, Suite
Hope for Today (Family Groups) 489 E 200 S • 435-586-0832. FREE. Trained W Thoroughbred Way, Enoch. Learn about
Thurs, 6 pm • (435) 559-3333 instructors. Range-of-motion exercises, geology, find gems, fossils and minerals. 4) All experience levels welcome. Pillows,
endurance-building activities, relaxation Learn to cut and polish and make jewelry. Blankets available. Cost is donation-based
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
techniques, and health education topics. southernutahrockclub.org in the spirit of Dana (generosity). Participate
www.nasouthernutah.org • (435) 635-9603
by zoom. Please wear a mask if attending in
Most classes meet at 203 E Cobblecreek Dr, AWANA BIBLE CLUB SOUTHERN UTAH WOODTURNERS person. Info: (435) 267-0133.
unless otherwise listed 7th-12th grade, Mon, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 2nd Sat, 9 am, Cedar High School wood
Basic Text Study • Mon, 8 pm 3 yrs-6th grade, Wed, 6:30 pm - 8 pm shop, 703 W 600 S.
Valley Bible Church, 4780 N Hwy 91,
Just for Today • Wed, 8 pm
Hope Without Dope • Thurs, 8 pm Cedar City • (435) 586-0253 or (435) 990-1638 TAE KWON DO CLASS
Wed, 7-8:30 pm • Cedar City Aquatic Center,
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14
Live and Let Live • Fri, 8 pm BOOK CLUB 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. $25/mo., ages 5+,
Candle Light Meeting • Sat, 9:30 pm 2nd Thurs, 7 pm • Cedar City Library 303 N any experience level (435) 865-9223. Helps DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY
(Small room) 100 E. Next month (Jan) we will discuss “The benefit Canyon Creek Crisis Center.
Women Only • Sun, 11 am Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diana Ackerman
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS
Dopeless Hope Fiends • Sun, 8 pm CEDAR CHEST QUILTERS’ GUILD Wed & Fri, 9:30-10:30 am • Cedar Senior
The Meeting Hall, 1067 S Main St, Cedar Thurs, 10 am • Cedar City Senior Center Center, 489 E 200 S. Free class, basic elements
(877) 865-5890. 489 E 200 S • (435) 586-0832 of Tai Chi – Coordination, Balance, flexibility.
Register: Maria Bailey (435) 673-3548
ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER CEDAR CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB
Online Meetings: 2nd Fri, 5:30 pm 4th Thurs, 7 pm • Cedar City Library TOP BAR HIVE BEE KEEPING
4th Mon, 5:30 pm • RSVP to mjmiller@alz.org 303 N 100 E. 1st Tues, 7 pm • Cedar City Library
or (435) 238-4998 x8773 303 N 100 E. (435) 586-6661
CEDAR CITY TOASTMASTERS 5TH ANNUAL UTAH FARM & FOOD
PARKINSON’S Thurs, 7 am • The Pastry Pub TOPS – TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
CONFERENCE – A unique opportunity for
2nd Thurs, 3 pm • Cedar City Library 86 W University Blvd. Find your voice Wed • Weigh-in 9 am, mtg 9:30 am. Evening
& shape your future. Be the leader and weigh-in 6:30 pm, mtg 7-8 pm • Cedar City
smaller-acreage producers, small commercial
CAREGIVERS speaker you want to be. (603) 731-0116 Library, 303 N 100 E. Lose weight without farmers, and homesteaders to gain insight and
1st Tues, Noon • Five County Aging buying special foods. • 586-3233 (a.m. mtg) or unite for 2 days to engage in conversations,
Offices, 585 N Main St, Ste. 1, Cedar City CEDAR PROFESSIONALS 867-4784 (p.m. mtg) workshops, activities, farm tours, and meals.
Tues, 7:30 am • Springhill Suites, 1477 S Info: utahfarmconference.org.
ARP—ADDICTION RECOVERY Highway 91, Cedar City. An organization WATER AEROBICS CLASS
1st Wed, 7 pm • Parowan Seminary of business people. Stimulate business Tues, Thurs, 9 am • SUU pool, 2-56 N 600 W.,
building, Main & 300 N, Parowan
SENIOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED
for members through exchange of ideas,
information and business referrals.
www.cedarprofessionals.org
Fun, up-tempo workout to music. Intensive
cardio, full body muscle toning. Any fitness
level. All ages. $3/class, including pool
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
3rd Thurs, 1:30 pm • Cedar City Library admission. (435) 327-2091 (no text)
COLOR COUNTRY WINDS NATIONAL HAT DAY
NAMI BRIDGES & FAMILY TO FAMILY Wed • Come brush up on your band skills to WEIGHTWATCHERS REIMAGINED!
Thurs, 7 pm • SW Behavioral Health Center, BIRTHDAY (1929) – DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING
share with the community. Call Debbie at Wed, 9:30 am • Cedar City Aquatic Center
245 E 680 S, Cedar. Free • (435) 590-7749 (435) 559-9609 for time and location. 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr. Guidance, in-person JR. is best remembered as one of the most
motivation from members, trained guides influential civil rights leaders in the United
PREGNANCY, INFANT LOSS COLOR COUNTRY PICKLEBALL and wellness coaches. (702) 832-0555. Evening States during the 1960s. Some of his most
1st Wed, 7:30 pm • Share Families of So. M-F, 7-10 am • 155 E 400 S (Cedar Stake Ctr) workshops now available. More info at remembered moments include participating
Utah • 565 N Main Street, Ste. 6, Cedar City Paddles & balls supplied. (435) 586-6345 weightwatchers.com/us/find-a-meeting) in the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 and
www.southernutahshare.com
HEY CEDARS SQUARE DANCE WELLNESS PLACE his "I Have a Dream" speech at the 1963 March
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Wed • Beginner’s, 6 pm, Mainstream 583 S Main Suite #5, Cedar City. (435) on Washington. Dr. King was assassinated on
3rd Thurs, 6-8 pm • Cedar Visitor’s Center Dancers, 7-9 pm • Cedar City Senior Center 592-5308. Classes: thewellnessplacecc.com/ April 4th, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. (www.
(581 N Main) Caregivers and those with MS 489 E 200 S. (435) 531-6811 or (435) 669-4867 upcoming-classes thepeoplehistory.com)IRON COUNTY TODAY LIFE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 13
CALENDAR SCHOOLS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 MONDAY, JANUARY 18 ICSD News Nuggets
NATIONAL NOTHING DAY MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
GRAND OPENING – 10:30 AM @ ALA CHELLE from Le Ann WOOLSTENHULME
CATERING (491 S Main St, Cedar City) IRON COUNT Y SCHOOL DISTRICT
Escalante Valley Elementary
In true Christmas spirit, Santa surprised the students of Escalante Valley by
riding to school on a fire truck. As the students arrived at school on the last
day before break, they were welcomed by the song Santa Claus is Coming
to Town playing over the intercom. The excitement spilled over as each
class had their picture taken with Santa, and each child was given a
RENTWAPO-WORKS FARMERS MARKET candy-filled candy cane. We would like to thank the Iron County Beryl Fire
(Saturdays and Sundays) – 9am to 2pm,
(4871 N Enoch Rd.) Eggs, Fruit, Hand-crafted “WE MUST LEARN TO LIVE TOGETHER AS Department, Dixie Power and Santa Claus for bringing Christmas cheer to
items, Homemade goodies, Jewelry, Clothing, brothers (and sisters) or perish together as our school!
Homeopathic items, Home Décor and more. fools.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Good weather (Above 60 degrees) – Outside.
Bad weather – Inside. Follow signs above door.
Info: 435-559-1657 (Linda). TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
CEDAR CITY YEAR-ROUND DOWNTOWN
FARMERS MARKET, 10am to 1pm, Every NATIONAL POPCORN DAY
Saturday rain or shine, in parking lot behind
the Stratford Hotel, (18 S Main Street) or inside
the building behind the parking lot in the cold
weather months. Definitely worth stopping
by for artwork, baked goods, crafts, custom
semi-precious stone and costume jewelry,
farm fresh produce, homemade brownies &
candies, home style treats, homemade jams &
jellies, homeopathic items and 100% real honey.
Admission is FREE. New vendor meeting Feb 4th
– 6:30 pm, at Bristlecone. Lite refreshments.
SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET, 9AM TO 1PM,
Saturdays @ IFA, 905 S Main. Good weather
outside, bad weather inside. Farmers with HISTORY (2012) – CANADIAN FREESTYLE SKIER
vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, baked goods & Sarah Burke died after sustaining a traumatic
breads, meats, tamales, food vendors, hand- brain injury in Park City, Utah on January
crafted items including soaps, lotions, jewelry,
clothing, home décor and gifts for all ages. For
11th. Burke was one of the most well-known
athletes in her sport and had been a top
Three Peaks Elementary
info call (435) 463-3735. contender coming up to the 2014 Winter
Olympics. (www.thepeoplehistory.com) As 2021 begins and we revisit and set new goals, the faculty and staff
at Three Peaks Elementary are fully committed to teach and help each
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 student learn to their full potential.
HOT BUTTERED RUM DAY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 Our school's mission statement is: We will work collaboratively to create
a safe and stimulating learning environment. We will support and extend
HISTORY (1961) – DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER GIVES NATIONAL CHEESE LOVER’S DAY student learning to ensure each student has the opportunity to achieve
his last speech as president of the United States. GRAND OPENING – LIGHTHOUSE ART AND his/her full potential. Our vision statement is: Create an outstanding educa-
In his speech he expresses his hopes of the LEARNING CENTER (1322 S Providence Center, tional environment in which students are engaged in meaningful learning
future, as well as his concerns. He warns against Suite 106.) Noon to 1pm. TURN Community experiences, demonstrate personal responsibility and show respect and
what he called the "military-industrial complex" Services is opening a new day-program for kindness for others.
and strongly urged people to seek peace. He also individuals with developmental/intellectual
used the words such as "diplomacy," "compassion," disabilities. Please join us for the ribbon- We would like to express gratitude to the parents for supporting and
and "restraint" in reference to future dealings cutting in this COVID friendly, outdoor event helping us with these goals.
with the Soviet Union. Eisenhower also expressed and get a sneak peek at our new day-program.
sadness that at that time there was no peace. The first 30 attendees will receive a grab bag
MLK Holiday will be observed and no school will be held on Monday,
He then ended his speech with a closing prayer. full of goodies. January 18, 2021.
(www.thepeoplehistory.com)16 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 LIFE IRON COUNTY TODAY
The Piano Tuner
F
rom our musical instru- of an out of tune piano. While If they aren’t available at the
ments to our means of playing an out of tune piano is moment, perhaps we can take a
transportation, a good possible (it will hurts the ears few helpful notes from Norman
tune-up makes things better for mostly) living an out of tune Rockwell’s “The Piano Tuner” to
our audience and our passen- life can do much more damage. assist us in a personal tune up.
gers. It’s no different when it Also, there’s nothing wrong First, even with his pocketful
comes to our everyday lives. with getting a tune-up from of gadgets and gizmos and a box
Yes, 2020 was certainly a year friends, family or professionals. of tools at his disposal, if the
that seemed Tuner is not listening properly,
flat and out of how will he know what tool
tune. I’m sure to use? Also, he can’t discover
The Rut
T
you’d agree where the tuning is needed by
that there simply staring at the piano. As
were moments such, he is making a conscious
when it
seemed more
LESS TRAVELED choice (action) to play a chord
and then just listening. He is not
like nails on distracted by other sounds or
by Corey BAUMGARTNER
a chalkboard experiences. He is creating an
than sweeping IRON COUNT Y TODAY environment to help him be able
“
symphonies, to better tune in to what’s out of GETTY IMAGES
including more maladies than tune. The young boy beside him
There’s
Coats For Kids
melodies. is also being quiet—no apparent
Nevertheless, no matter how
out of tune, or out of whack nothing questions or qualms—just
watching, trusting the Tuner
wrong
program grateful
we felt and perhaps still feel, it and hopefully learning for the
doesn’t mean that we’re doomed future.
to play off-key for the foresee-
able future. It may just be that
with getting Now, if the Piano Tuner never
played a note, had the T.V. or
we need a tune-up.
As a sidenote, pianos go out
of tune often as their strings
a tune-up
from friends,
other noises, music playing in
the background, he wouldn’t be
able to hear what he needs to for Iron County’s
generosity
become too loose or tight, hear. He wouldn’t know where
mostly affected by humidity family or the problem is let alone which
and altitude. Even an untrained
ear can hear the sour notes professionals. tool would be needed to fix it.
Using what are called “Mutes”
the Tuner can also isolate
individual strings and then by Corey BAUMGARTNER
using a “Tuning Fork” (actual or IRON COUNT Y TODAY
digital) he can determine the
best way to get that string back In a year that could have negatively affected
into harmony with the rest. contributions to the Coats For Kids program,
Also, noticing that something the generous people in Iron County came
is out of tune won’t do you any through with donations to the annual event
good if you don’t acquire the sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
proper tools (and the training) Chairman Howard Austin, his team and all
to help you use them. Sounds the Knights of Columbus want to express their
like a lot of work, right? It takes gratitude to everyone who donated in any way,
time and effort, but with prac- their Time, Talent and Treasure to this great
tice you’ll become more efficient cause. The success would not have been possi-
and proficient. ble without the local businesses and organiza-
Here’s some tuning tools to tions who helped by sponsoring collecting-bins
help you get started. Action (play and coin-cans and also those who donated
a note). Listen (does it sound, coats, etc. and/or coins and each of the valiant
feel right?) Environment (create volunteers.
a healthy environment to help “We know how cold the weather can get and
you recognize when something if we can help the children in our community
is out of tune and to help you who don’t have or can’t afford proper winter
stay in tune). Tools (Patience, clothing, we’ll do whatever we can to help,”
Perspective, Peace, Proper Pace, shared one of the volunteers for the program.
Prayer, Presence, Purpose, a With nearly 500 coats for kids and 200 for
Partner). Test (play additional adults collected, volunteers kept busy making
notes, verify and readjust). sure the coats were clean and distributed to
As you re-tune your ears, those in need. The collecting also included
heart and life you will begin to gloves, sweaters, socks, boots and even a few
create your life’s magnum opus! toys. Many miles were driven and many smiles
NORMAN ROCKWELL given, thank you!IRON COUNTY TODAY LIFE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 17
Cedar man named 'Family FAB FIVE
« CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11
Member of the Year' its second series of capsules which held two
astronauts. Remembering from an earlier article
that many stars are part of multiple star system,
a fun fact about Gemini is that Castor is actually
by Weslie STRATTON motional events and activities, Brinkerhoff was a system of six stars, with Castor being the
FOR IRON COUNT Y TODAY flattered by the award. brightest.
"They gave me this plaque for recognition of Many people are familiar with the constella-
Chairman of the Cedar City Disability all the years I've been involved," he said. "They've tion Taurus. Many ancient cultures have shared
Awareness/Action Team, Charles Brinkerhoff, been really good to me." the belief these groupings of stars resembled a
was named Family Member of the Year last fall The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council “bull.” The red eye of the bull is Aldebaran, the
by the Utah Developmental Disabilities said on their website, "Charles has been brightest star in the constellation. It is a red
Council. chosen as the Family Member of giant—44 times larger than our Sun and shines
Brinkerhoff has been instru- the Year. He is a people's person 400 times as bright. Most of the stars making
mental in making Cedar City and enjoys working with young up the head of the bull, the “V,” are actually
more handicapped accessible
over the years and eventually
organized the Disability
KNOW people and especially those
with disabilities. He currently
serves as Chairman of Cedar
an open cluster of stars named the “Hyades”
(remember a cluster of stars are gravitationally
Awareness/Action Team. — YOUR — City Disability Awareness/
attracted to one another and travel through
space as a group). While Aldebaran is not part
NEIGHBOR
"I taught high school for Action team, which advises of the Hyades, the cluster is made up of over
33 years," Brinkerhoff said. and makes recommendations 100 stars of which five are easily seen with the
"Twenty of those were in to city officials about the unaided eye.
special education." needs and concerns of Cedar Next, the constellation Auriga gets its
Following his retirement, City residents living with name from Latin for “charioteer.” Auriga has a
Brinkerhoff said he became more disabilities." rich region of open star clusters in its lower
aware of uneven sidewalks and access The Cedar City Disability third. Three of these clusters are easily seen in
points as he maneuvered his wheelchair Awareness/Action Team meets the second binoculars. The brightest star in Auriga, Capella,
around the city and viewed mothers struggling Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in Cedar is actually a system of 4 stars: two giants, and
to push strollers in similar situations. City Council Chambers. Meetings are open to two smaller stars. Capella is also called the
"I said, 'You know something, this city is the public. “Goat” star. It gets its name from the goat the
not very handicapped accessible," Brinkerhoff charioteer is carrying. Capella, the goat, also
recounted. has three “kids” which are the three bright stars
He went to the City Council and told them just below Capella.
that something needed to be done. The final grouping of stars is the Pleiades.
“
The Pleiades is actually an open cluster of stars
I said, 'You know that is part of the constellation Taurus. The
Pleiades are also known and the Seven Sisters,
something, this and it is a vast region of star formation. While
most clusters are too distant make out individ-
city is not very ual stars. The Pleiades are about 440 light years
distant—in our stellar neighborhood. However,
handicapped most people are unable to see seven individual
stars, maybe six on a good night. A pair of
accessible” binoculars, or small telescope, will show many
more stars.
Our group’s plus one is the brightest star
» Charles Brinkerhoff in the night sky, Sirius. It has twice the mass
of our Sun and is 25 times more luminous, and
"They put me in charge of a com- is only 8.6 light years away. Sirius is also called
mittee," he said. the “Dog Star” and is the brightest star in the
According to the Cedar City constellation Canis Major.
website, the Cedar Disability So, looking east after the sun sets, you’ll
Awareness/Action Committee be able to see all of these stars, clusters, and
advocates for the disable constellations. A pair of binoculars will reveal
population in Cedar City. A even more wonders in these objects. Enjoy
member sits on the Project exploring our Utah winter skies!
Review Board to ensure that
new developments are
VISIT US
handicapped accessible. CHARLES
The Committee also BRINKERHOFF
holds events to promote
ONLINE:
awareness and under-
standing of different types
of disabilities.
After his years of devotion
to the committee and his
involvement in various pro- COURTESY RICKI WILLIAMS
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