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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Vol. 4 No. 12 City council vote Low moisture, warm winter opposes hydro plant complicate area water issues decommissioning

BY KRISTEN DANIEL BY ASHLEY LANGSTON Staff Writer Managing Editor CEDAR CITY – A quick PAROWAN – The city council voted last Thursday to look at the mountains showing rescind their vote from 2011 to decommission the Center all too much green and not Creek Hydroelectric Plant, and plans to explore options enough white tells the story of again, this time with the participation of the Parowan Res- a winter that hasn’t quite done ervoir Company. its job, but what determines The council voted last February to decommission or the water levels in the ground sale the plant, after receiving a projected cost for the plant’s is more complicated than the refurbishing that was higher than they believed to be finan- simple number of inches it cially responsible. snowed. Councilor Alan Adams said the council felt that if the For Cedar Valley, accessible reservoir company was willing to participate, that made the water is all about how much is project feasible. in the ground. This is different Additionally, Adams said, he believes the biggest reason from areas that depend on sur- most of the councilors felt the city should not decommission face water such as lakes and riv- the plant is that they do not want to lose the water rights ers for their water supply. And that are tied to it. Councilor Troy Houston said in a January the number of inches it snows meeting that when they voted to decommission or sale the every year is far less important plant, last year, the water issue had not been explained to than the moisture content in them. the snow. Water comes from Parowan Canyon into a pipe, referred The same dry snow that is to as the penstock, that runs through town and to the current great for skiers is not good for Center Creek Hydroelectric Plant, which is not operational. the aquifer. Cedar City obtains From the plant, it separates and continues to flow, mostly its water from the underground through pipes, so those with water rights have access to it. aquifer or “ground water” and The city owns the non-consumptive water right for the not surface water such as lakes water that comes into the plant, and those downstream own and rivers. “consumptive use” shares, Adams said. Currently, Cedar Valley and The city owns about a quarter of those consumptive use surrounding mountains are at shares for the pressurized irrigation system, he added. approximately 52 percent of If the city, and the farmers, were to lose their water, it moisture content for this time would be very detrimental to the city in the long run, Adams of year, and the warm winter said. Plans are not firm at this point as to the degree of the weather melted much of what reservoir company’s participation, and it is not decided little snow pack there was. whether the plant will be moved farther up the canyon or Clark Adams of the Utah stay in its current location. Division of Water Rights said “The details are going to have to be worked out,” Adams snow that melts in the winter said. runs into surface water like coal Ashley Langston At this point, though, the council is feeling more opti- creek and is not able to be used mistic and both the city and reservoir company are eager to Coal Creek winds down Cedar Canyon and through Cedar City, bringing runoff from the mountains. move forward and get the plant operational. See WATER | 7 The timing and amount of water coming down affects how much water ends up in the aquifer. See PAROWAN | 8 UDOT informs public on SR 14 progress, schedule BY KRISTEN DANIEL be rebuilt. projects will be approximately from the landslide consists of Staff Writer Phase one of the actual six to eight weeks after limited boulders as big as houses, and construction, beginning with access of the road is restored. full-grown trees with complete CEDAR CITY – Area the removal of large debris The new road will be built root systems intact, Lief Condie, residents were invited to an such as trees and boulders, is on top of the landslide after the resident UDOT engineer, said. open house at Festival Hall on schedule to begin March 15, large material is removed. The Many at the meeting asked conducted by the Utah Depart- and a sub-grade road base will dirt will be packed down, sta- how they were going to haul all ment of Transportation on con- be complete for limited access bilized, and moved to buttress that debris and dirt away, and struction plans and timelines on June 1, said UDOT Region and support the current slide the answer is, they aren’t. for reopening state Route 14, 4 Public Involvement Manager area and other problem spots Only 400,000 cubic yards which was closed last October Kevin Kitchen. that have been in need of repair of material will be hauled away after a massive landslide. Exactly what “limited for years. from the landslide, and all of Personnel from UDOT and access” will entail is yet to be When the new stretch of that will stay in the canyon and the main contractor, Kiewit, determined but currently it is road is finished it will be raised used in buttresses to shore up were present and circulated planned for Friday, Saturday, in elevation, and will be moved other trouble spots in the road. among the crowd to answer and Sunday only, Kitchen said. north, or further away from the The big boulders will have questions and hear concerns The remainder of phase one mountain, in comparison to the to be blasted before they can be from those at the meeting as to and phase two will be complete old road. It will have a steeper moved, Condie said. KRISTEN DANIEL how the section of road that slid when the road is completely grade as well at 8 percent. Phase three of the project away and rests, mangled, near rebuilt and paved and traffic The approximately 1.3 Those who attended a “Restore State Route 14” project open the bottom at the canyon will can flow freely, which Kitchen million cubic yards of debris See SR 14 | 6 house last week look at displays showing photos of the landslide. 2 Wednesday, February 29, 2012 News Iron County Today Agencies identify Council hears reports on water issues BY KRISTEN DANIEL increase since 2000. springs. The district cannot act on the fil- alleged ‘mountain Staff Writer City Engineer Kit Wareham said they ing in any way until it is approved by the are “actually going to look at rates really Utah State Engineer. CEDAR CITY – The city council soon.” The district’s filing has met objections heard reports last Wednesday on water A senior citizen at the meeting from Beaver County, the BLM, and other man’ cabin burglar issues including current water usage from addressed the council and said he was entities. CICWCD Board Chair Brent City Senior Engineer Jonathan Stathis, concerned that another rate hike would Hunter said they want to be good neigh- and the possibility of future sources of harm senior members of the community bors, and work with others on the issue. BY ASHLEY LANGSTON ing counties, and there is a lot of water from the Central Iron County and those on fixed incomes. He suggested Two failed economic endeavors have Managing Editor information sharing occurring Water Conservancy District. the council and the water division con- filed on water in the valleys in the past currently, he added. Stathis presented the council with sider a $2 surcharge each month for all and have already conducted studies and IRON COUNTY – The “It’s the way it should be the review of the 2011 Water Report for water users that would go into a fund for constructed test wells, so Crane said they Iron County and Kane County done, the best way to serve the Cedar City. He reported that there is a operating the system and funding needed are lucky to have hard science and data Sheriff’s Offices believe they public,” he said of the collabora- downward trend in water use, which he water projects. to look at that someone else paid for now have a name to go with the tive effort between counties. attributed to their conservation efforts The city acquired 369 acre feet of and that supports their claim the water face of the alleged cabin burglar Knapp is believed to have including limiting when citizens can water water in 2011, Stathis reported. The city is there. who has been utilizing, stealing committed dozens of burglar- or irrigate property, and adjusting rates owns the rights to 19.737 acre feet of If the district’s filing on the water is from, and sometimes vandal- ies in Iron, Kane, Garfield, and for those using more than 8,000 gallons water and projects it will need 20,256 eventually approved by the state engineer, izing mountain cabins for about Washington Counties. per month. acre feet of water over the next 40 years, which Hunter does not think will happen five years. A photo taken Per capita daily water usage fell from assuming there are 80,000 people in the until after the upcoming fall elections, it Troy James by a trail camera 265 gallons in 2006 to 218 gallons in city by that time. will cost $5,000 per acre foot to deliver Knapp, 44, is not at a Kane County 2011. The water rights are only useful if the to Cedar Valley and it will not have to be from the Southern cabin in December “As soon as we implemented the new water exists in the aquifer, however, and treated before it is injected into the cur- Utah area and ICSO has boosted the rates we saw a difference right away,” he Stathis said the valley continues to use rent water supply. Investigations Sgt. investigation, as it said. more water than is recharged into the If the city were to pursue the Lake Jody Edwards said has been circulating Stathis reported that due to the aquifer. Powell Pipeline, that water would cost he does not believe this year and police decrease in usage there is also a decrease Kelly Crane of Insight Engineering, an estimated $20,000 per acre foot to Knapp has family have been taking in revenue, which has affected the water who works with the CICWCD, restated deliver to the valley and would have to ties to the area. tips and working department in that they do not have the that the valley is over-allocated and the be delivered to a prepared reservoir and While he personally leads. They searched same flow of cash to operate the system district will face a water shortage of treated before it could be utilized. did not have detailed for the suspect after or to conduct water projects as they once 40,000 acre feet by 2060, according to a Dennis Strong, the director of the knowledge about TROY JAMES KNAPP a possible sighting did. 2008 study. Utah Division of Water Resources, had Knapp’s criminal last weekend at the The city completed seven water proj- Crane took time to educate the previously informed the CICWCD that history, he knows he has been edge of town in Cedar City, but ects in 2011 and is planning seven more council on water the conservancy district a final decision must be made regarding in trouble with the law and has were unable to apprehend him. for 2012. filed on in Utah’s West Desert while the Iron County’s involvement in the Lake crossed paths with multiple law Knapp is about 5 feet 10 Stathis said that per capita usage district was under the management of Powell Pipeline by March 30. enforcement agencies in other inches tall, with hazel eyes and across the city has decreased, but the peak Scott Wilson. This decision will have to be made areas of the country, Edwards red or auburn hair. He weighs day usage, occurring June 30, 2011, had The district filed on 27,000 acre feet by Enoch and Cedar City long before added. about 150 pounds and has tat- not dropped from 13.7 million gallons. of water in the Wah Wah and Hamlin any final notice is given on whether or There is a lot of forensic evi- toos on his chest, left arm, right As revenues have decreased, the Valleys. Crane said the water in the West not their filing in the West Desert will be dence that has been compiled arm, neck, and the back of his cost to pump the water out of wells has Desert is all new water, in that there are approved. and examined. Knapp has been left hand. The December photo increased. One well has dropped 36 feet no filings in the valley, only perch springs Hunter said he is cautiously optimis- linked by forensic evidence to showed the suspect dressed in since 2000, which results in higher costs they do not think their filing would tic that they will get at least some of their numerous burglaries, Edwards camouflage, wearing snowshoes for equipment and more power needed affect. filing approved in the West Desert, but said. and carrying a rifle. to pump the water. Due to the drop in The district does not want to instructed the council not to count on it. There was a large meeting Anyone with information water levels and the higher cost of power, adversely affect anyone in the valley, and “This is still a shot in the dark,” he last week between the ICSO and is asked to call the Iron County pumping costs have increased $190,000 Crane said they will make every effort to said. “I wouldn’t bet the farm on it, but other agencies from surround- Sheriff’s Office at 867-7500. since 2005 but there has not been a water ensure their filing does not affect existing we’re encouraged.” Iron County Today News Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3 Residents enjoy annual Presidents’ Day tradition

BY ASHLEY LANGSTON Managing Editor CEDAR CITY – The annual Lincoln Day Dinner is an excuse for the livestock community and its friends and supporters to gather, celebrate Presidents’ Day, enjoy some good food, and show support for the Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival. This year’s dinner, on Feb. 20, took place at Cedar Middle School and featured a Dutch- oven meal by Vittles ‘R’ Us, also well-known by many locals as the Kendall Benson family. Those present enjoyed garlic lamb roast, potatoes, and “cowboy beans,” all cooked just Ashley Langston outside the school building. There was also salad, scones Vittles ‘R’ Us served a Dutch oven dinner including garlic lamb and dessert. roast to guests at the annual Lincoln Day Dinner Feb. 20. During dinner, Mary Kay Knaphus of Manti provided entertainment, and Cedar and much more. There was auctioneer anywhere,” Reid Livestock & Heritage Festival also a .22 magnum pistol with said. Chair Chad Reid said Knaphus Staglite grips, donated by The He said that while the din- would be visiting Cedar City Vault Gun & Pawn. ner doubles as a fundraiser for again this fall to entertain at Iron County 4-H youth the autumn Cedar Livestock & the festival. were also at the dinner with Heritage Festival, and they sold Those present had a chance cakes they had decorated with a lot of nice items, the event is to purchase or win a wide a sheep theme. The cakes were about tradition and getting variety of quality items, with auctioned, and all proceeds together. a live auction, a silent auction, went to the 4-H teen council “It’s our chance to just a raffle, and a prize drawing for activities this summer, said celebrate,” he said. for all ticketholders. Items Angela Hackwell, Iron County He added that the event included beautiful handmade 4-H coordinator. went great, with about 225 quilts with all the local sheep Local auctioneer Joe Taylor tickets sold, similar to previous brands on them, donated by kept things lively, and there was years. He said they appreciated the Lady Woolgrowers, tanned an air of celebration. everyone who donated and sheep hides, art, gift certificates, “I don’t know of a better who attended. Standoffs close I-15

SOUTHERN UTAH – For the second time At 9:46 p.m., law enforcement approached this month, a portion of Interstate 15 was closed the vehicle and found the suspect dead from a to traffic last week while law enforcement were in self-inflicted gunshot wound. a standoff with a suspect. The standoff and suicide occurred just weeks Last Wednesday at 6:25 p.m., the Utah High- after a 9-hour standoff Feb. 6 that began with a way Patrol began following a 2007 Saturn near chase near Toquerville and ended with the arrest Beaver. It was the vehicle of California murder of the suspect on I-15, just north of the Hurricane suspect Russell Scott Goldberg, 49. The driver exit, and a few miles south of the Leeds exit. refused to pull over and his tires were spiked at Information taken from Utah Department of 6:43 p.m. Public Safety press releases. SUU Health and Safety Fair to offer family fun

CEDAR CITY – The sev- fair’s objective is to address At 10 a.m., Nature Hills enth annual Southern Utah community health and safety Farms will give a presentation University Health and Safety needs and concerns through on dairy and at 11 a.m. the Fair is scheduled for Saturday interactive, carnival-type Southwest Behavioral Health from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the games, screenings and infor- Center will present on energy Sharwan Smith Center Ball- mational booths. drinks. Confidance, East room and will include plenty The fair is put on by Elementary Wee Be Groovin’, of family-oriented activities, SUU’s Community Engage- and SUU’s Polynesian Club all for no charge. ment Center and will include will be among the performers. SUU is committed to edu- presentations and perfor- Fun Time Inflatables will also cation and learning, and the mances. be on hand. 4 Wednesday, February 29, 2012 News Iron County Today Opinion Obama’s failed energy policies responsible for soaring gas prices

o prop up his claim that House’s abysmal record. For his policies are working example, the Administration Tand the U.S. economy is withholding more than $100 is turning the corner, President million worth of oil leases in Obama recently offered some Utah and Wyoming. It has fur- dubious evidence: rising gas ther cut access to federal lands prices. He said gas prices are for oil shale development in the rising “because as the economy West by 75 percent and has pro- strengthens, global demand for posed a 50 percent royalty hike oil increases.” on domestic energy production That’s absurd. Far from on public lands. indicating this White House’s The President also rejected policies are working, the sky- the Keystone pipeline, which rocketing price of oil indicates would have created 20,000 U.S. they are driving jobs and carried our economy into more than 700,000 the ditch. They also barrels per day show the Presi- of crude oil from dent’s lack of lead- Canada to U.S. ership in coming refineries along up with a coherent the Gulf Coast. As energy policy a result, Canadian that creates jobs, Prime Minister keeps gas prices Stephen Harper is low, develops our in talks with Bei- domestic resources jing to sell that oil and lessens our to the Chinese. dependence on ORRIN HATCH And that’s foreign oil. United States Senator only the beginning When the of the Administra- President took office three tion’s war on domestic energy. years ago, the average cost of Its offshore oil and gas leasing a gallon of gas was $1.85. It has plan for 2012 through 2017, nearly doubled since then to a calls for a 50 percent reduction staggering $3.59. And gas prices in lease sales and for opening have never risen so high as early less than 3 percent of offshore as they have this year. areas to oil exploration. It also Candidates ignore one-party Utah How high will they go? is regulating many domestic Some predict the nation- energy developers and as many everal members of the than it is to order a martini in wide price of gas reaching as seven U.S. refineries out of Utah Senate are sug- Farmington. $5 per gallon by Memorial business. Sgesting a concept that The effect is dramatic: Day; others foresee gas prices Incredibly, in his speech will sour the stomachs of their we tend to believe what our spiking at well over $4 per gal- this past Thursday in Florida, fellow Republicans, but which neighbors believe. In Utah, lon. And, contrary to what the the President had the audacity realistically depicts the not- Cyclops for instance, Mitt Romney President says, these price hikes to say that “under his adminis- so-secret ploy of becoming an is revered as a business and are coming despite the fact that tration, America is producing elected U.S. President. political savior. It’s hard to domestic consumption declined more oil than at any time in the The idea being mumbled BY BRYAN GRAY find a dissenter. When I men- last year and the International last eight years.” What he failed at the State Capitol is that tion this to family member in Energy Agency has lowered its to mention, as “The Miami Her- Utah team up with a hand- Washington D.C. he scoffs: forecast for global oil demand ald” reported, is that “nearly all ful of other states and agree are only 10 or so states that ing chance in Nevada? “Hey, Obama will win this this year. drilling was approved under his to cast its electoral college decide who becomes Presi- The presidential election election. Everyone here thinks Still, rather than admit the predecessor, President Bush.” votes, not to the candidate dent. It’s silly for a Democrat will be decided in a fistful of Mitt is a complete joke!” failure of its energy policies, That said, this White House that wins the state, but to the to campaign in Texas, just as it states: Ohio, Colorado, New I don’t have a strong the Obama administration has is having success in two areas candidate who has the most is a waste for a Republican to Mexico, Nevada, North Caro- opinion on the merits of the written off Americans’ concerns – appeasing its radical environ- votes overall. In other words, spend much time in California. lina, Pennsylvania, Florida and current electoral college. The about oil prices as “an annual mentalist allies and fulfilling if a Democrat received more A Democrat will always win Michigan. Forget what hap- tossed-about plan to force affair bolstered by media hys- Energy Secretary Steven Chu’s votes than a Republican, Utah Hawaii, just as a Republican pens in Wyoming or Rhode Utah to vote with the major- teria.” But even the media isn’t quest of finding “out how to would ignore the results of its will always win Alaska. Island. We already know. ity may sound philosophically buying it. boost the price of gasoline to own voters and support the There’s as much of a chance a There have always been disagreeable, but would entice NBC’s Chuck Todd recently the levels in Europe.” Democrat. Republican can win Oregon as Republican-leaning and the candidates to pay us a little noted, “There is no issue that Well, Europe is a nice place In Utah, where Barack a Democrat can carry the vote Democratic-leaning states, but more attention if every vote has been … a bigger bust for to visit, but Americans have Obama is only slightly more in Mississippi. the divide has increased. Part counted. the President than energy chosen to live here. And with popular than Josh Powell’s The result is that the of this is the trend towards Currently, the candidates policy in general … We can gas prices and home heating father, the idea will quickly majority of states receive Americans moving into their only see Utah in their rear- come up with a lot of excuses as costs on the rise, they deserve stall. But the proposal stems mere lip service from the “own circles:” Republican view mirror. to why, but boy … he’s made no action to meet their needs, not from the fact that Utah – like candidates, their campaigns suburbs, Democratic cities. The opinions expressed in progress.” more campaign speeches from 40 of the other states – can and their advertising money. Rural America used to contain this column are those of the As harsh as this criticism the most anti-American energy basically be ignored in a presi- Why should Democrats buy a mix of liberals and conserva- writer and not necessarily those may seem, I think he is being Administration in our nation’s dential election. advertising time on a Utah TV tives. Today it’s more difficult of the ownership or manage- too kind given this White history. The facts are simple. There station when they have a fight- to find a liberal in Duchesne ment of this newspaper.

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BY KRISTEN DANIEL the Senate. his wife would need to spend future generations?” every four years, in a “leap year.” In Staff Writer Budget analysts project it between $300 and $500 for a House Minority Leader would cost the state an esti- driving class when she already David Litvack (D-Salt Lake common years, February only has CEDAR CITY – The tuition mated $431,000 to implement knew how to drive. City) urged a study on the issue, gap coverage for veterans was the tax credit and that about 287 The discussion for entering saying too many questions are 28 days. Because the earth does not killed in the State Senate on individuals could be hired as a into a court battle with the fed- unanswered questions on how Friday, a tax credit for hiring the result of the program. Although eral government to seize control much flexibility would have orbit around the sun in exactly 365 homeless passed the House, the the bill provides much-needed over federal land continues. to deal with important future parental permission for tanning jobs to a downtrodden segment The Health Education issues. bill advanced, and other issues of the population and a tax cut Amendment, sponsored by Rep. “In my family we save for days, this additional day is added continue in week 5 of the Utah to businesses for providing new Bill Wright (R-Holden), passed our children’s future,” he said. Legislative session. jobs, it could be a tough sell in the House and is on its way to “But we don’t starve them to keep the calendar and SB44, GI Tuition Bill Gap a climate where the trend is to the Senate where it is expected tonight in order to do it.” Coverage, sponsored by Sen. tighten every belt in the budget. to pass. The bill allows schools HJR6 passed the House seasonal year in line. Luz Robles (D-Salt Lake), a The bill is backed and sup- to opt-out of sex education all and is on its way to the Senate. bill that would have extended ported by low-income advocates together, and those that choose If it passes the issue will go to Happy Leap Day! tuition benefits to military vet- and the National Federation of to continue teaching it would be voters to accommodate a con- erans, was defeated in the State Independent Business. forbidden from ever mentioning stitutional amendment. Senate Friday. The bill allowed A bill that requires parental premarital sex, contraception or the state to fund a gap between permission for all minors to use homosexuality. federal funds available for a tanning bed advanced out of Several Democratic House veterans to obtain a bachelor’s committee on Friday. members spoke strongly against CEDAR CITY MUSIC ARTS PRESENTS degree at the university level, SB41, sponsored by Sen. the bill, pointing out the debate and the actual cost to complete Pat Jones (D-Holladay) was was not about whether kids the degree. discussed by the House Health should be having sex, but rather, The measure had sailed and Human Services commit- whether educators should teach through previous votes, leaving tee for more than an hour, as the state’s youth why they Robles shocked and bewildered numerous supporters testified should choose to be abstinent, following the vote. as to dangers and health risks of and whether the students should The bill passed its committee teenage tanning. be given simple, biological infor- unanimously and easily passed Sancy A. Leachman, direc- mation that may protect them its second reading, where the tor of the Huntsman Cancer from tragic consequences. bills are often debated, by 26-1. Institute’s Melanoma Cutane- On Feb. 5 a measure was It had a fiscal note of ous Oncology Program, said defeated that would have taken $250,000, with money coming because tanning is addictive and more money that comes from out of the general fund. a carcinogen, it is therefore is a severance tax money from oil Michael Waddoups, R-Tay- public health issue. and gas revenues out of the lorsville, Senate president, and “One of the greatest general fund, and lock it into a majority leader, said he voted strengths in the leadership roles reserve account for future use. against the measure because for the state of Utah has always This would have put an approxi- he believed the funds could be been wise, proactive stands on mated additional $20 million a better used elsewhere. healthy choices, healthy life- year into the reserve account, After the Senate killed the styles and specific avoidance of but Evan Vickers (R-Cedar bill, retired Army Maj. Gen. toxic substances,” she said. “And City) said it could also cause Peter Cooke, Democratic candi- that’s what this bill is.” budget shortfalls and further date for governor, issued a state- Jones said she is optimistic cuts. ment critical of the Republican- the bill will pass in the House HJR6, Joint Resolution On controlled legislature. once representatives hear the Severance Tax, sponsored by “This sends a message to statistics about how tanning can Rep. Jim Nielson (R-Bountiful) the Department of Defense affect the health of teenagers. now reemerged as a constitu- that Utah may no longer be a Adults older than 19 may tional amendment. military-friendly state,” Cooke no longer be required to take Severance taxes are what said. “This attack on our proudly driver’s education classes to the state collects any time a serving Utah servicemen and receive their driver’s license, if non-renewable resource (like women is dangerous, ill-timed Gov. Gary Herbert signs HB266 coal) is sold in Utah. Currently, and very unfortunate. It must into law after it passed the a big chunk of the money col- stop.” House 67-1 on Friday. lected is already placed into the THE Legislation passed the Utah Rep. Brad Daw, R-Orem, Permanent State Trust Fund to House on Wednesday that may said 40 states do not require save for future generations, and give companies that hire home- driver education for adults older the other part is place in the PETE CHRISTLIEB less people up to a $1,000 tax than 19. The bill, which passed general fund. credit for each person hired. after accepting amendments After a five-year phase-in Brian King (D-Salt Lake from the senate, requires that period, the amendment would City) the sponsor of HB101 said such people obtain a learning require putting into trust funds JAZZ ENSEMBLE the homeless are a stigmatized permit for three months and 25 percent of the first $50 mil- population and the benefit of drive at least 40 hours prior to lion of annual severance tax; 50 the bill is it gives those people a receiving a license. percent of the next $50 million; chance to get back on their feet. Some state driving test and 75 percent of all revenue WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 • 7:30 P.M. The bill offers a $500 credit examiners opposed the bill, beyond that. for each part-time worker hired saying some drivers, particularly Rep. Joel Briscoe (D-Salt and $1,000 for hired employees those who have driven in foreign Lake City) expressed worries HERITAGE CENTER THEATER who work full time for at least countries, could benefit from it would take away flexibility of six months. The amounts of the instructors who would help cor- state leaders to deal with yearly 105 NORTH 100 EAST tax credit may increase if they rect bad or dangerous habits. budgets or unforeseen problems TICKETS: $30 ADULTS; $15 STUDENTS work a full year. Daw said his motivation to in the future. PHONE 865-2882 The measure passed the push the bill came from a con- Nielson said, “Are our needs House 42-28 and is on its way to stituent who complained that today more important than

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take just a few weeks, but a slide like SR 14 this could easily have taken much, Continued from page 1 much longer than the schedule we CV Drama performs murder mystery have been able to design,” he said. consists of repairing three other He was also concerned that peo- BY CHARLEY DALEBOUT trouble spots in the road. Mile ple were under the impression that Reporter marker 7.5, just south of the current the federal government was holding slide, is also an active slide area, and up the project, but in fact they were CEDAR CITY – The Canyon will be repaired and buttressed with very helpful in getting them the $10 View High School Drama department the dirt from the big slide, and the million in emergency funds needed performed Agatha Christie’s murder passing lane that was lost last sum- to ensure they had money to finish mystery “Witness for the Prosecution” mer because of a small slide will be the job, Kitchen said. Thursday through Saturday after a restored, project designer Jeremy “There were no funds in the challenging five weeks to prepare the Christensen said. state for this road, and it took time to play. At mile marker 10 there is 200 figure out the financial end of things The students worked diligently feet of unstable road where they so we could begin construction,” he to have everything for the play ready, will remove all the bad material cur- said. “Without the federal money we from building the set to memorizing rently used to keep the road from could not have made this work.” their numerous lines. moving, and replace it with a better, Community members voiced “The students really stepped up more solid, fix, Condie said. hardships the slide and road closure to the plate for this play,” said Wade At mile marker 17 at the top has inflicted, including the price it Arave, director of the play and the of the hill, just before the turnoff will cost ranchers in fuel that will kill CVHS Drama Department. to Cedar Breaks, another 200-foot profits of already struggling opera- “They were all good about getting stretch of road will be repaired. The tions. No group of people seemed it done,” he added. contractor will build a wall that will more affected by the slide, however, The murder mystery is about tie back into the mountain. than a group representing Duck the trial of a man named Leonard “It will be a structural fix instead Creek. Vole, played by Dakota Panah, who of the little patches that we have Duck Creek resident and Kane is accused of the murder of a wealthy CHARLEY DALEBOUT done in the past,” Kitchen said. County Water Conservancy District woman, Miss Emily French. Sir Wilfrid During these repairs, there will Manager Jeff Hoyt said the slide has Robarts, played by Landon Wick, Dakota Panah plays Leonard Vole in Agatha Christie’s “Witness for the Pros- ecution,” performed last week at Canyon View High School. be single lane closures, but the road seriously devastated the community takes the case as Vole’s attorney and will remain open at all times. of Duck Creek, and as summer proceeds to attempt to find holes in Moving the dirt and proceeding approaches, they are depending the accusations against Vole. job putting the play together and creat- were placed on the stage for audience as they have planned allows the on cabin owners to come to the Multiple people involved in the ing a sense of mystery and confusion. members to enjoy the show with a contractor to use giant equipment mountain and reinvest in the area’s life of Miss French and Vole are called CVHS Drama put on the musical closer viewpoint. that is usually used for mining. economy. to testify in court regarding the case, “Fiddler on the Roof” earlier this year. As with any other production, Christensen said the huge, extra Hoyt is hoping he can convince including Miss French’s housekeeper “Witness for the Prosecution” brought the cast and crew created many new heavy equipment actually reduces UDOT to open the road each day Janet McKenzie, played by Alicia Hus- forth many different experiences and friendships in the play. cost and shortens the time schedule after June 1 for even an hour in the selbee, and Vole’s own wife, Romaine, challenges for the director, cast, and “It’s fun getting to know people for completion. morning and an hour in the evening played by Laura Clark. crew. you wouldn’t have anyways,” said Dan- Each individual piece of machin- so employees and travelers can have In a surprising turn of events, “In ‘Fiddler,’ there was so much in iel White, who played Mr. Mayhew. ery will require at least 10 oversized easier access, even if that pushes the Vole’s wife appears as a prosecution the music. You have to develop the “There is nothing better than the semi-truckloads to transfer the final completion date back by a few witness, deciding not to use the alibi characters so much more (in ‘Witness relationships you get. You really get to pieces to the job site where they will weeks. she previously told Robarts. There are for the Prosecution’ because there isn’t know each other,” Wick said. be assembled. “It is vital to the economy in multiple unexpected twists in the story music to develop the characters,” Wick The cast and crew enjoyed work- Ed Siemen, who built his cabin Duck Creek, and to the employees that end the play with the audience in said. ing once again with Arave. on the south side of Cedar Moun- who need the jobs and who can’t shock. “There was a smaller cast. There “Mr. Arave is amazing,” Husselbee tain 35 years ago, said he has been afford the extra fuel,” Hoyt said. “What, what? I did not see that is more responsibility in each person said. watching the many mudslides and Kitchen said they are open to coming,” was Jessie Byers’ reaction to than in ‘Fiddler,’” Husselbee said. The cast and crew did an excellent smaller slides happen almost every hearing the needs of the community the unexpected ending in the play. The setup of the audience was dif- job with the play. The audience left the year on that stretch of road, and and evaluating their capability to “The suspense of it all was great. ferent than most plays as well. Instead auditorium impressed and amazed at hopes UDOT takes the time to comply, but that asking the contrac- It made it hard to predict,” said Dr. of being seated throughout the the acting skills of the students. permanently fix the problem. tor to clean up and re-grade the road Timothy Panah. auditorium, the audience served as “I couldn’t be more proud of the “My concern is that they take twice every day while they are in the The student cast did an excellent the jury for the court. Rows of chairs students,” Arave said. the time and money to do this right middle of heavy construction may and fix what can be fixed, so we don’t cause difficulties. keep sliding every year,” he said. Kane County Commissioner Kitchen said there have been Doug Heaton said that the huge some misconceptions in the com- amounts of snow last year really hurt State park, business join to offer treks munity regarding the project and he Duck Creek, and the dismal snow was grateful to those who attended this year has also kept people away the open house so he could clear who would usually be snowmobiling BY LISA BOSHELL immigrants in Utah, who were mainly handcarts. He also wanted to help the them up. Many residents have been or enjoying other winter activities. Reporter miners, Matheson said. park and other businesses – that will under the impression that there has That along with the recession and Stops along the five-mile round be providing the food – by creating been no work or progress going now the road closure has dealt a CEDAR CITY – The Frontier trip trek will include a glimpse at native small revenues where possible. on and Kitchen said in fact a great “devastating blow” to the commu- Homestead State Park and local busi- lodges at the Paiute Tribal Center, a Frontier Treks USA guides pio- deal of work has been happening, nity, he said. ness Frontier Treks USA are teaming celebration of Irish-American patriots neer trek reenactments throughout but regardless of what people think “The businesses up there are up to offer an interactive celebration at Veterans Memorial Park, a view the year, especially in the summer there are significant amounts of seasonal and marginal anyway,” he of St. Patrick’s Day throughout the of the red hills of the Blarney Crags, months when local LDS stakes hold preliminary planning, design, and said. “My fear is that when all this is month of March with Irish Heritage the sweet sounds of Celtic music, and large youth events. While many stakes geological assessment that must over they just won’t be in business Treks. maybe even a peek at some Dublin used to travel out of state for the treks, take place before you attempt to anymore.” Groups of five or more can learn Dogs, Cedar City’s own “Irish red Frontier Treks is now able to provide move the unstable amount of dirt Nathaniel LeBaron has a cattle more about the history of St. Patrick’s foxes.” similar experiences locally and for and debris involved in a slide of this ranch in Kane County and said he Day and the four-leaf clover at the After an arduous journey, the much less cost, Matheson said. magnitude, Kitchen said. liked what UDOT was doing and park, then embark on a handcart and option for an authentic Irish meal of The Irish Heritage Treks are avail- He added that they have actu- could really see their vision and their mining cart journey on the Cedar corned beef and cabbage, courtesy of able to be scheduled every Monday ally cut significant time and money plan to make the road permanently Canyon Trail, Gaylen Matheson, of the Pastry Pub will also be available. through Saturday in March from 4 to out of the project using the methods better and safer than before. Frontier Treks USA, said. Matheson said that he approached 7 p.m. Groups from five up to 30 are and design they have chosen, and in “I’m impressed,” he said. “They The McCarthy School House and Frontier Homestead with the idea to welcome, Matheson said, and should ensuring the contractor was a part of have really thought things through the blast furnace will help to educate team up so that he could rent out his call him at 868-8806 or Frontier Home- the planning team. and are trying to do what’s right for participants on the history of Irish four handcarts along with the park’s stead at 586-9290 to set up a time. “Most people expected this to everybody.” Iron County Today News Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7 Perfect Shape opens, brings cosmetic procedure to Cedar

KRISTEN DANIEL A ribbon cutting for Perfect Shape, with the Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce, took place last Wednesday.

BY KRISTEN DANIEL The treatments are also George or Salt Lake and make Staff Writer used to tighten skin in all areas a lot more money, but I don’t of the body including the face want to leave this area or the CEDAR CITY – Perfect and neck. people. I am having so much Shape, home of an entirely Perfect Shape owner Janet fun bringing this service to my noninvasive, state-of-the-art McGrew said the effects of the community and seeing it change cosmetic procedure, had a treatments on stretch marks people’s lives by helping them grand opening last Wednes- are amazing, significantly achieve their goals at a fraction day, and invites community reducing the appearance of of what it costs elsewhere.” members to come and see for stretch marks, tightening the Perfect Shape offers pack- themselves about a treatment skin, removing discoloration ages, which reduces the costs of replacing many cosmetic sur- some people have on the face the six to eight sessions usually geries. and reduces the appearance of required to see full results, Located at 407 N. 100 acne scars and other permanent and anyone who goes online East, Perfect Shape opened blemishes. and “likes” Perfect Shape on in October and specializes in McGrew said the procedure Facebook receives an extra non-surgical treatments for is completely painless and has discount. body sculpting, fat removal, no side effects or recovery time There are also payment treatments for stretch marks, associated with it other than the options and in-house financ- cellulite, wrinkles, skin tight- direction to drink a lot of water ing available and certified ening, and other needs using before and after a treatment to technicians are available for a Ultrasonic Cavitation and flush the fat out of the system, consultation or to answer any radio frequency. and to go for walks and get questions in person or by call- Ultrasonic Cavitation mild exercise to receive the full ing 586-6033 from 8 a.m. to 8 breaks down fat with ultra- benefit. p.m. Monday through Saturday. sonic waves and the procedure “This is really the newest, More information and before works like lipsuction without best thing right now, and not a and after pictures of their the patient entering an operat- lot of people have started using clients can be viewed at www. ing room. it,” she said. “I could go to St. perfectshapecc.com.

and fast.” said. WATER He said he sees people Water that flows down Coal Continued from page 1 digging wells that have to go Creek has given grief to those deeper all the time because the wanting to recharge the aquifer for essential spring irrigation, water is more difficult to reach. as there has previously been no doesn’t usually find its way into Another concern that plan to capture the water and the ground, and can be largely the CICWCD has is with the return it to the aquifer on high wasted. That is why a heavy, over-allocation of water rights. moisture, high flow years such deep snow pack that melts Currently, approximately 50 as last year. slowly in a mild spring is so percent more rights to water Brent Hunter, board chair important – it allows the water are allocated in the valley than of the Central Iron County to be stored, used in modera- there is actual water in the Water Conservancy District, tion, and a portion of the snow ground. has lamented the loss of water also melts into the ground, Adams said, however, that down Coal Creek, and he and recharging the aquifer. the Cedar Valley is actually in the board have taken action The major snowpack in the much better shape than other to secure a plan with the Coal mountains east of Cedar Valley areas such as Enterprise, and Creek Irrigation Company to supplies water for four differ- that as farmland inevitably transfer the excess water in ent basins. The snow in Brian becomes municipal develop- high flow years to gravel beds Head for instance feeds into ments less water is needed as where it will more quickly the Parowan Valley, the snow at household use is far less than recharge the aquifer. Cedar Breaks will feed Cedar agricultural endeavors. Adams “We lost 50,000 acre feet Valley through Coal Creek, and also said that many water rights of water out of Coal Creek Panguitch by way of the Sevier are not exercised, as some are last year,” Hunter said at a River depending on if the snow attached to farms no longer in CICWCD meeting. “It all just falls primarily on the west or existence. flowed to Quitchipa.” east slope, and the other part of Mason said while that is Quitchipa Reservoir is the snow feeds into the Virgin true, those rights have not been basically a natural flood con- River. retired and can still be sold and tainment pond where water The ground water levels are acted upon. from different parts of Cedar monitored by the United States Another complication is Valley flow when unused or Geological Service and their that in addition to moisture not diverted. The problem with information shows a steady content, the amount of pollu- Quitchipa is that is has no out- decline in the aquifer of nearly tion in the snow also affects let and is lined by what Adams four feet per year on average how much is able to be stored said is called a hard pan. The for the past 10 years. in the snowpack. Adams said clay bottom does not allow any In exceptionally wet years it makes sense that if there are water to escape through filtra- the levels do go up, but the dark particulates in the snow it tion and seepage to recharge definite overall trend is more will absorb more heat and melt the aquifer, and therefore just water coming out of the aquifer faster. sits, becoming brackish and foul than precipitation levels can Snow that falls onto the as it eventually evaporates. restore. west slope of Cedar Breaks Making the most of the General Manager of the flows into the Cedar Valley by snowfall the area does get and Central Iron County Water way of either Coal Creek, or efforts to use the runoff from Conservancy District George filtering down to the aquifer the mountains to recharge the Mason said, “One thing we through the ground. Water fil- aquifer is the most immediate know for sure is we are defi- tering through the ground can and common sense answer, nitely overdrawing the aquifer. take as long as 50 years to hit according to Hunter and the Those figures are pretty hard the deep water aquifer, Adams CICWCD. 8 Wednesday, February 29, 2012 News Iron County Today Iron County Arrests: Feb. 20-26

Below are the booking reports for the Iron County Cor- was arrested by the Enoch Police Department on arrested by the Iron County Correctional Facility on rectional Facility for the above dates. Those arrested suspicion of a protective order violation and driving suspicion of retail theft. are innocent until proven guilty. under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Kenneth Richard Boel, 43, of Springville, was Thomas Paul Russo, 46, of Cedar City, was arrested by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on Feb. 20 arrested by the Cedar City Police Department on suspicion of possession of stolen property. Henry Willie Sao, 24, of Long Beach, Calif., was suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol Adam Joseph Green, 24, of Cedar City, was arrested by the Cedar City Police Department on or drugs. arrested by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on sus- suspicion of having an animal at large, failure to picion of a probation or parole violation, disorderly obey an officer, and a seatbelt violation. Feb. 23 conduct assault, resisting or interfering with arrest, Westley Lin Yee, 21, of Cedar City, was arrested and aggravated assault. Feb. 21 by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of Jerry LaMar Jones, 24 of Cedar City, was arrested Joann S. Secrist, 57, of Parowan, was arrested domestic violence assault and criminal mischief. by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of a by the Parowan Police Department on suspicion of John Charles Pennington, 54, of Springville, drug court violation. having a failure to appear warrant. was arrested by the Iron County Correctional Facility Sabrina Mary Biddle, 38, of Cedar City, was on suspicion of violating an interlock device require- Feb. 25 arrested by the Cedar City Police Department on ment. Tiffany Townsend, 24, of Cedar City, was arrested suspicion of tampering with evidence. Laurie Lin Singleton Cahoon, 45, of Cedar City, by the Cedar City Police Department on suspicion of Jose Jony Hernandez, 36, of Cedar City, was was arrested by the Iron/Garfield Narcotics Task having a failure to appear warrant and theft. arrested by the Cedar City Police Department on Force on suspicion of distribution of marijuana. Ambree Blackner, 33, of Cedar City, was arrested suspicion of aggravated sexual abuse of a child. Carmelo Ortiz, 33, of Santa Barbara, Calif., was by the Enoch Police Department on suspicion of a He was being held for Immigration and Customs arrested by the Cedar City Police Department on probation or parole violation, theft and burglary. Enforcement. suspicion of falsifying a license or I.D. He was being James Allen Logan, 31, of Cedar City, was Lucas Gabriel Hauser, 31, of Kanarraville, was held for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. arrested by the Enoch Police Department on arrested by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on sus- Daniel Justin Kaufman, 25, of Nampa, Idaho, suspicion of possession of burglary tools, criminal picion of assault, criminal trespass of state property, was arrested by the Iron County Correctional Facility mischief, theft and burglary. and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. on suspicion of retail theft and assault. Agustin Perez, 20, of Salt Lake City, was arrested Feb. 26 Feb. 22 by the Iron County Correctional Facility on suspicion Tiffany Ann Gourde, 40, of Cedar City, was Ephraim McKinly Estes, 30, of Cedar City, was of having a failure to appear warrant, possession of arrested by the Cedar City Police Department on arrested by the Cedar City Police Department on alcohol by a minor, and driving under the influence suspicion of intoxication. suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or of alcohol or drugs. Scott Russell Hendrickson, 32, of Cedar City, drugs, and possession of amphetamine. Kenneth Richard Boel, 43, of Springville, was was arrested by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on Gary Varlo Cahoon, 40, of Paragonah, was arrested by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of theft. arrested by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of driving on a denied license. Nicholas Vidal Ibarra, 23, of Parowan, was suspicion of criminal mischief and having a failure William Joseph Mangum, 30, of Cedar City, arrested by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on to appear warrant. was arrested by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of manufacturing amphetamine. Kevin William Kellett, 22, of Cedar City, was suspicion of a probation or parole violation. Abbott Eugene Savage, 51, of Cedar City, was arrested by the Iron County Correctional Facility on arrested by the Cedar City Police Department on suspicion of distribution of marijuana and theft. Feb. 24 suspicion of assaulting a police officer, intoxication Santos Andres Munoz, 34, was arrested by the Laura Beth DeGeorge, 57, of Cedar City, was and resisting or interfering with arrest. Iron County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of forgery arrested by the Iron County Correctional Facility on Jonathan David Rodriguez, 19, of Cedar City, and no driver license. He was being held on an suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia and was arrested by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on immigration detainer. possession of marijuana. suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol Richard A. Villanueva, 30, of Salt Lake City, Daniel James Kundell, 41, of Lakewood, Colo., or drugs. was arrested by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on was arrested by the Iron County Sheriff's Office on Joseph Randal Hardy, 21, of Apple Valley, was suspicion of possession of marijuana, possession of suspicion of having an open container of alcohol in arrested by the Cedar City Police Department on drug paraphernalia, violating speed regulations, and the vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and suspicion of possession of marijuana, unauthorized possession of marijuana. possession of marijuana. possession of prescription drugs, and possession of Brian Christopher Smith, 37, of Cedar City, Taylor Chase Jones, 18, of New Harmony, was drug paraphernalia.

stops at 200 North and 400 them and asked why. PAROWAN North on 300 East. Police Carpenter said there is Continued from page 1 Chief Ken Carpenter said he often confusion about whose has been told about a lot of turn it is, or people expect the “I’m really excited about narrowly-avoided accidents, other driver to stop and then it,” he said. and feels they need to slow he or she doesn’t. Adams added that the city people down. “It gives people a false has applied for a grant and is Ambulance Director Ron sense of security,” Johnson said. working with SUU on some Johnson spoke and said he is Carpenter said one of his options, and if those things a resident and representative primary concerns on 300 East is were to work out that would of the ambulance service. He the proximity of the Valentine really be beneficial to the city asked the council not to put Peak ball complex. To get there, and the reservoir company. additional stop signs in. kids have to cross 300, which Councilor Steve Decker “I don’t like the idea of put- is also used as a thoroughfare made the motion to rescind last ting two signs there,” he said. for people trying to get from year’s decommission vote, but While he shares a concern Highway 143, which goes up did say that at the point they for safety, he believes four-way the canyon, to Highway 271, are at right now, the Federal stops would make the area which goes to Paragonah. Energy Regulatory Commis- more dangerous. From the The council suggested sion could step in and decom- ambulance service’s perspec- maybe more speed limit signs mission the plant because it has tive, he would not like to see could be posted, and Aldo Biasi, been non-operational for so them added, he said. of Parowan Public Works, said long. Mayor Don Landes said a “Four-way stop signs are it may be a good idea to put a conference call with FERC was dangerous intersections,” he large sign, like those by planned this Thursday. said. the school, to remind Also at last Thursday’s Some members of the city people there meeting, the council discussed council and City Attorney Jus- are children a suggestion to put four-way tin Wayment said that surprised present.

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CEDAR CITY – Five years ago Joan Baez, to name a few. Cedar City Music Arts Association Hammond is accomplished first hosted “The Pete Christlieb as both a jazz pianist and classical Jazz Ensemble,” and the group is pianist. He graduated from The scheduled for a return engagement Houston Conservatory of Music next week. and garnered many young artist The ensemble performs next awards and the honor of being guest Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Heri- soloist with the Houston Symphony tage Theater on stage, live and ready Orchestra. At some point he became to twist and turn the interested in jazz tunes … inside out. and made an equally Pete Christlieb, “big splash” in the saxophone and wood- jazz community as winds, Jim Hughart, a performer, studio bassist, John Ham- musician, composer, mond, keyboards and songwriter and Ralph Penland, drum- musical director. mer, each bring to the Songbird group many years of Stewart came from experience, educa- an artistic family tion, performance and is described as and credentials. being “musically Apart from that, precocious” from they are a great group a young age. Her KRISTEN DANIEL of people. Those who performances began met them in 2006 at 13, around San THE UTAH SHAKESPEARE Festival were impressed by PETE CHRISTLIEB Francisco and she had its design conference last week their warmth and has continued to where members of its artistic staff and excitement about Southern Utah sing in many venues, including the and its people. Colorado tourist areas of Aspen, administration shared their visions for Board member Cindy Line first Breckenridge, Vail and Steamboat this year's shows and gained inspiration. met Christlieb 20 years ago when Springs. she was working on another concert Penland, drummer, percussion- series and needed some good jazz. ist, composer, arranger, producer, “We just became good friends vocalist, entertainer, music educator because he is just such an outgoing and leader of his own ensemble, Shakespeare festival artistic and lovely man. Pete is one of the top returns to Cedar City as the drum- sax players in the west, and indeed mer for The Pete Christlieb Jazz the world,” Line said. Ensemble. Christlieb, the son of a studio CCMA patrons welcome these staff has design conference musician, is a veteran of jazz. At 16 five wildly talented musicians back he was able to sit in at the Lighthouse to Southern Utah. Their upcoming BY KRISTEN DANIEL many of whom live in Los Angeles son, most never realize the thought, in Hermosa Beach and from there concert will be a quick trip into Staff Writer and New York for most of the year, time, care and hours and hours of his experience grew to prime-time the stars and back for CCMA jazz were approached and engaged, and collaboration and research that occur television shows, movie sound tracks enthusiasts! CEDAR CITY – The Utah when the 2011 season ended in long before even the final casting is – including the original Stak Trek For those who do not have sea- Shakespeare Festival brought its lead October, the first meetings for 2012 set. and its sequel shows, to the Tonight son tickets, single tickets to this jazz artistic team including directors, set production began. The design conference is the show with Johnny Carson. event are available at the Heritage designers, lighting and sound design- Directors were already writing solidification of that collaboration Hughart also has a fascinating Theater box office at $30 for adults ers to meet at the Hunter Confer- their notes and identifying themes, where final decisions are made as string of people and places behind and $15 for SUU and Iron County ence Center last weekend to finalize tone, and gathering inspiration for to the many technical and artistic his musical journey. He toured with School students. The box office collaborations for its 2012 season. the path their production would aspects of a play. It is also where Ella Fitzgerald for three years and phone number is 865-2882. The box When festival patrons lined up travel and sharing that vision with everyone involved in production, has 200 albums, 300 motion picture office is open Monday through Fri- in June to behold what the festival the design staff, mostly by way of from the props director to the fight scores and countless TV shows under day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all day had in store for them last summer, telephone and teleconferencing. director (yes they have one of those his belt. He has also worked with next Wednesday. production had already begun for While the audience is moved too) to budget approval from the Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Tony Press release submitted by Sally the next season. Plays had already emotionally, gripped in suspense, or Bennett, Peggy Lee, Sammy Davis Hunter Jensen, Cedar City Music been chosen, directors and designers, roiled in laughter during a USF sea- See SHAKESPEARE | 11 Jr., Barbra Streisand, Tom Waits and Arts. Polynesian Review to highlight songs, dances of the islands

BY LISA BOSHELL the Polynesian Club, Tawa said, Reporter and 30 to 40 students are per- forming this year, demonstrating CEDAR CITY – The annual Polynesian dances from the islands of Samoa, Concert and Review, put on by the Southern Tahiti, Hawaii, New Zealand and Utah University Polynesian Club, will be Tonga. delighting audiences with the music and A few years ago, the format of the dances of the islands Friday and Saturday Polynesian Concert and Review was evenings. changed from a typical “luau,” allowing for The exciting, colorful showcase of Poly- the focus of the concert to be on the cultural nesian traditions will begin at 7 p.m. both significance of the dances and music, rather nights and will be in SUU’s Auditorium. than on the meal. Toanui Tawa, the Polynesian Club advi- Last year Tawa said, “I believe that the sor, said everything about the concert is change in format to a concert/review as new this year. opposed to a luau was very successful. It “New dancers, new dances, new cos- helped the audience to focus on culture as tumes, new theme, new concept,” Tawa said. opposed to food.” Polynesian The theme for the concert this year is Those wanting to attend the Polynesian performers “Many Cultures, One Family.” Concert and Review can purchase tickets entertain during a “Although each of the Polynesian cul- for $2 for SUU students; $5 for non-SUU Polynesian Review tures have some pretty unique and individual students ages 6 to 17; $10 for general admis- customs and traditions, we share a common sion; $8 for senior citizens and SUU faculty two years ago. thread, which is our belief in keeping the and staff; and $35 for a family ticket (two This year’s review family unit and ties strong,” Tawa said. adults and up to four children). Children is Friday and There are more than 100 members of younger than 5 are admitted free. Saturday at SUU. 10 Wednesday, February 29, 2012 LIFE Iron County Today

NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE on Mental Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, noon “DANCING WITH THE STARS” Illness) Family-to-Family education and Speaking from the Heart AA and 6:30 p.m. presented by SUU’s Ballroom Dance Wednesday, support class, for family members and AL Step Meeting, The Meeting Hall, 1067 Company, 7:30 p.m., SUU Centrum Arena, friends of those with mental illness, MUSIC MEMORIES, Emerald Pointe ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 10 a.m. S. Main St., Cedar City. $8 general admission and $5 students. Feb. 29 7 p.m., Southwest Behavioral Health CEDAR CITY COMMUNITY CLINIC, TAE KWON DO CLASS to benefit the TAE KWON DO CLASS to benefit the Assisted Living and Memory Care women's meeting, noon Speaking from Center, 245 E. 680 South, free, for more 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 865-1387 for an Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center, 7 to Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center, 7 to Community, 2 to 4 p.m. A variety of the Heart AA, 8 p.m. My Story speaker information contact Rosie at 867-7631 or appointment, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, 8:30 p.m., Cedar City Aquatic Center, $25 8:30 p.m., Cedar City Aquatic Center, $25 musicians from Iron County will take you meeting, The Meeting Hall, 1067 S. Main Phyllis at 590-4541. and all private insurances, with a sliding per month, ages 5 and older with any per month, ages 5 and older with any back to the golden age of music. Everyone St., Cedar City. NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE on Mental fee scale for uninsured patients. experience level, sign up at the Aquatic experience level, sign up at the Aquatic welcome. If you need a ride, call for Illness) Bridges education and support Center. Center. further information, 867-0055. class, for those struggling with mental LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC Conditions NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Live and Let illness, 7 p.m., Southwest Behavioral Conditions class, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Enoch class, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Enoch City Office, 900 Live, 8 p.m., The Meeting Hall, 1067 S. Sunday, Health Center, 245 E. 680 South, free, Tuesday, City Office, 900 E. Midvalley Road, to sign E. Midvalley Road, to sign up call (800) Main St., Cedar City. for more information contact Brandi at up call (800) 705-1699 or (435) 673-3548 705-1699 or (435) 673-3548 and ask for CEDAR CITY COMMUNITY CLINIC, 590-4541. March 4 March 6 and ask for Carolyn. Carolyn. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 865-1387 for an “WHAT IS THE EPISCOPAL Church and STORY TIME, 10 and 10:30 a.m., Cedar TOURNEES FILM FESTIVAL, 7 p.m., AWANA BIBLE CLUB, 6:30 to 8 p.m., AWANA BIBLE CLUB, 6:30 to 8 p.m., appointment, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, how did it get this way?,” and adult City Library in the Park, free. Sharwan Smith Center Theatre, films are Valley Bible Church, 3 years old through Valley Bible Church, 3 years old through and all private insurances, with a sliding education study, offered from 11:45 to SAGEBRUSH FIBER ARTISANS, the Cedar in French with English subtitles. sixth grade, call Keith or Joyce Day at sixth grade, call Keith or Joyce Day at fee scale for uninsured patients. 12:45 a.m. Sundays through March 25, St. City area weavers and spinners group, IMMUNIZATION CLINIC, 2 to 5 p.m., by 865-1704 for more information, running 865-1704 for more information, running Jude’s Episcopal Church, anyone interested meeting at 6:30 p.m., Visitor Center, 581 appointment, call 586-2437, Southwest through April. through April. is invited. N. Main St. in Cedar City, all who are Utah Public Health Department, 260 E. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC, 1 to 4 p.m., by IMMUNIZATION CLINIC, 1 to 4 p.m., by ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 11 a.m. interested in fiber arts are invited, free, no DL Sargent Drive, Cedar City. appointment, call 586-2437, Southwest appointment, call 586-2437, Southwest Saturday, (TGISS) AA, 12:30 AA, and 6:30 p.m. 12x12 dues or fees. STORY TIME provided by SUU students, Utah Public Health Department, 260 E. DL Utah Public Health Department, 260 E. DL Book Study, The Meeting Hall, 1067 S. COLOR COUNTRY COMMUNICATORS, 6:30 p.m., Cedar City Library in the Park. Sargent Drive, Cedar City. Sargent Drive, Cedar City. March 3 Main St., Cedar City. Cedar City Toastmasters, 7 a.m., 86 W. INTERPRETIVE OBSERVATION at WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE, 8 week STORY TIME, 10 and 10:30 a.m., Cedar STORY TIME, 10 and 10:30 a.m., Cedar NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, 8 p.m., The University Boulevard, Pastry Pub Banquet Parowan Gap, 7:30 a.m., see “The challenge, free nutrition classes and City Library in the Park, free. City Library in the Park, free. Meeting Hall, 1067 S. Main St., Cedar City. Room back door. Find your voice. Shape your Overseer,” or “Tobatz,” spit out the sun. personal coaching, 10 a.m. at Gateway FREE LUNCH at Loaves & Fishes soup FREE LUNCH at Loaves & Fishes soup future. Be the leader and speaker you want Those attending are encouraged to dress Preparatory Academy, visit www. kitchen, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., behind kitchen, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., behind First to be, www.cedarcitytoastmasters.org. warmly. ironcountyweightlosschallenge.com First Baptist Church, 324 W. 200 North, Baptist Church, 324 W. 200 North, Cedar WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE, 8 week SUU POLYNESIAN REVIEW, 7 p.m., or call Dawn at 590-7115 for more Cedar City, serving tuna casserole, salad, City, serving chicken broccoli cheese bake, Monday, challenge, free nutrition classes and Auditorium Theatre, $10 general information. fresh baked bread and dessert, students, garlic toast and dessert, students, seniors, personal coaching, 10 a.m. at Gateway admission, discounts for students, senior ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, noon seniors, and all community members and all community members welcome March 5 Preparatory Academy, call (435) 625-1308 citizens, SUU faculty and staff, and for LIFE SUPPORT CLASSES, Basic Life Speaking from the Heart AA, and 8 p.m. welcome to come enjoy great food and to come enjoy great food and meet new for more information. a family ticket, children younger than 5 Saving (BLS) Renewal from 9 to 10:30 AA, The Meeting Hall, 1067 S. Main St., meet new friends. friends. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, noon are free. a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to noon, Advanced Cedar City. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), lose TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), lose Speaking from the Heart AA, 6 p.m. Eat’n SUU PERFORMANCE OF “Almost, Maine,” Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal from AL-ANON FAMILY Group, 7 p.m., weight without buying special foods, 6:30 weight without buying special foods, 6:30 Meet’n, and 6 p.m. AL Hope for Today, The 7:30 p.m., Randall L. Jones Theatre, $10 1 to 7 p.m., Valley View Medical Center Community Presbyterian Church, 2279 N. to 7 p.m. weigh-in, meeting until 8 p.m., to 7 p.m. weigh-in, meeting until 8 p.m., Meeting Hall, 1067 S. Main St., Cedar City. general admission, $8 SUU faculty and Education Center, for those who need Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City. Cedar City Library in the Park, for more Cedar City Library in the Park, for more NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, 8 p.m., The staff, $5 students and youth, free to SUU initial certification or renewal, for more AL-ANON FAMILY Group, 7 p.m., United information call Liz at 867-4784 or come information call Liz at 867-4784 or come Meeting Hall, 1067 S. Main St., Cedar City. students with a valid student I.D. information or to register call 868-5498. Methodist Meeting House, 190 N. Main to a meeting. to a meeting. CEDAR CITY COMMUNITY CLINIC, SUU HEALTH AND SAFETY Fair, 10 a.m. to WINE DINNER, 6 p.m. meet and greet, St., Parowan. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, noon As ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, noon As Bill 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 865-1387 for an 2 p.m., Sharwan Smith Center Ballroom, 6:30 p.m. dinner, at The Depot Grill in CEDAR CITY COMMUNITY CLINIC, Bill Sees It, The Meeting Hall, 1067 S. Sees It, The Meeting Hall, 1067 S. Main St., appointment, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, free. association with the Cedar City Wine Club, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., call 865-1387 for Main St., Cedar City. Cedar City. and all private insurances, with a sliding STRING MUSIC FESTIVAL, 8 a.m. to 5 $77 per person, reservations necessary, an appointment, accepts Medicaid, NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Just for NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Just for Today, fee scale for uninsured patients. p.m., Canyon View High School. 865-7445. Medicare, and all private insurances, with Today, 8 p.m., The Meeting Hall, 1067 S. 8 p.m., The Meeting Hall, 1067 S. Main St., ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE class, AWANA BIBLE CLUB, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients. Main St., Cedar City. Cedar City. 10 a.m., Cedar City Library in the Park, Valley Bible Church, 7th through 12th CEDAR CITY COMMUNITY CLINIC, CEDAR CITY COMMUNITY CLINIC, free. grades, call Keith or Joyce Day at 865-1704 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 865-1387 for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 865-1387 for an Friday, LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC Conditions for more information, running through Wednesday, an appointment, accepts Medicaid, appointment, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Class, 10 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., Parowan April. Medicare, and all private insurances, with and all private insurances, with a sliding United Methodist Church, 190 N. Main St., RED ROAD TO SOBRIETY, 6 p.m., Paiute a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients. fee scale for uninsured patients. March 2 March 7 SUU POLYNESIAN REVIEW, 7 p.m., to sign up call (800) 705-1699 or (435) Indian Tribe of Utah building, 440 N. CEDAR CITY COUNCIL, 5:30 p.m., council Auditorium Theatre, $10 general 673-3548 and ask for Carolyn. Paiute Drive, Cedar City, all welcome, call chambers, city offices. admission, discounts for students, senior BEYBLADES CLUB, 11 a.m. to noon, 586-1112 ext. 503. ENOCH CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., city Thursday, citizens, SUU faculty and staff, and for Aquatic Center Multi-purpose Room, $1 FREE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE offices. GET YOUR EVENT ON a family ticket, children younger than 5 per child, for more information call Jim at program, 3 to 5 p.m., Care and Share, call CEDAR CITY MUSIC ARTS presents the OUR CALENDAR! March 1 are free. 592-5840. 865-8520 for more information. Pete Christlieb Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., SUU PERFORMANCE OF “Almost, Maine,” SUU PERFORMANCE OF “Almost, Maine,” FREE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE, 8 week Heritage Theater, tickets $30 adults and There is no charge for calendar 7:30 p.m., Randall L. Jones Theatre, $10 7:30 p.m., Randall L. Jones Theatre, $10 program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cedar City challenge, free nutrition classes and $15 SUU and Iron County Schools students, items. Items can be e-mailed to general admission, $8 SUU faculty and general admission, $8 SUU faculty and Public Library, call 865-8520 for more personal coaching, 6 p.m. at Healthy box office number is 865-2882. [email protected] or staff, $5 students and youth, free to SUU staff, $5 students and youth, free to SUU information. Simple Life Nutrition, 673 W. 200 North, SUU OPERA PRESENTS “The Old Maid brought to 389 North 100 West students with a valid student I.D. students with a valid student I.D. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 9:30 to visit www.ironcountyweightlosschallenge. and the Thief” and “The Proposal,” 7:30 Suite 12, Cedar City. The deadline SUU ART INSIGHTS, featuring Zion ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, noon 10:30 a.m., Cedar City Public Library, free com or call 704-1858 for more information. p.m., Thorley Recital Hall, $8 adults, $6 is Friday at noon. The calendar is National Park artist in residence Michele Speaking from the Heart AA, and 9:30 meetings, no obligation, for anyone who NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Monday Night SUU faculty and staff, $4 students and not to be used for advertising. Lauriat, 7 p.m., Centrum Arena section K, p.m. Candle Light, The Meeting Hall, 1067 wants to stop eating compulsively, contact Basic Text Study, 8 p.m., The Meeting Hall, children, and free to SUU students with a Items are printed at our discretion. free and the general public is invited. S. Main St., Cedar City. 867-4654 for more information. 1067 S. Main St., Cedar City. valid student I.D. Iron County Today LIFE Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11 People MISSION NEWBORN Bladen Bradley Emma Lyn Niles Lambeth Emma Lyn Niles, daughter of Jason L. and Bladen Bradley Jami Lyn Niles of Cedar Lambeth has been called City, was born Jan. 31, 2012 to serve in the California at 12:32 p.m. She weighed Carlsbad Spanish Speaking 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was Mission for The Church of 19 inches long. She is the Jesus Christ of Latter-day granddaughter of Alan and Saints. He spoke at the Elizabeth Gudmundson Canyon View Stake Center of Cedar City and Allen on Feb. 26, 2012. Bladen will and Sandra Niles of be entering the Missionary Worland. Her big brother Training Center on March Brad and Tami Lambeth of Allan and big sister excited about their new 14, 2012. His parents are Cedar City. Elizabeth are both very little sister.

that “democracy and equality require an 11 different roles from factory worker SHAKESPEARE ongoing investment.” to French student fighting at the famous Continued from page 9 Jennifer Caprio, costume designer barricade. He said one question he is con- for “Merry Wives of Windsor” exhibited stantly asked is if they are going to build administration is a part of deciding the how the director’s focus of a production and employ a giant turntable on stage as final form of the show. can affect the look of a play and manifest is the tradition. Each play has individual design teams itself in creative and clever touches. She “And my answer is, no, we’re not,” he that met throughout the weekend, with explained that because the director had said. each having several planning meetings expressed the play was about a commu- Carroll added that those who are fans including a separate design presentation nity, the fairies in this production would of the show will get all they have come to meeting where the team shares their employ the uses of items directly from expect of a “Les Miserables” production, vision and renderings for set, costume, the community like wooden spoons, or a but also will be surprised how a focus on sound, lighting, and director’s notes and basket weave collar. the characters and telling of the tale will vision. Jo Winiarski, set designer of “To Kill let them see it in a new light. During such a meeting, director Henry a Mockingbird,” “Les Miserables,” and Winiarski said she had somehow man- Woronicz displayed the careful examina- “Scapin” discussed how she saw each set aged to never see the play, so she felt her tion of script to reveal its relevance to and the things that inspired her. Whether perspective was fresh. Lighting designer our modern world, envisioning the rarely it was the spaces in any structure through Jaymi Lee Smith said she was excited to performed “Titus Andronicus” as a work which air and light can flow, or the grand work with the scale of the production that embraces the beauty and spectacle of scale and weight worthy of the epic story and planned to capitalize on the operatic theatre and simultaneously exposes the of “Les Miserables,” Winiarski explained elements and use large shafts of light to grim and gory horrors of vengeance, war, in detail how primary ideas can shape the heighten the grandeur of the play, but still and brutality. tone and weight of a production. show the “tiny intimate moments” of the Woronicz shared his intention that the “Les Miserables” director Brad Car- story. play display all the pageantry that theatre roll said he is impressed the USF took on The design conference illuminated can emulate, and still allow its modern such a giant production with a name that the complexities and endless details that audience to know intimately the horrific has been become a larger-than-life buzz- are integral to each USF production. brutality it exposes, which has become word for theatre goers. He also stated During the set design presentation commonplace in a time so accustom to that the show may be an epic musical of “The Merry Wives Of Windsor” it was it, so audiences may learn how to stop it with broad sweeping themes and pro- shown that in addition to research on from happening in the future. duction elements to match, but it is also exactly what design and style of chair The director of “To Kill a Mock- about individual human stories and tiny would be appropriate and desired, that ingbird,” Ed Morgan, said his own intimate moments. research was conducted on exactly what grandfather had been a minister and a All members of the artistic team kind of bucket would be authentic to an civil rights activist in the south, making reflected that they wanted to make the Elizabethan-era tale. his involvement in the production par- close, intimate moments as meaningful These seemingly little details create a ticularly poignant and personal. Morgan on stage as the grandeur of the epic tale production that is seamless in its portrayal said primarily the work is a memory play and the huge chorus numbers. of unified themes, tone and perfect com- based on one of the greatest books of the Carroll said the play will host a cast munication between the timeless words 20th century. Morgan said the play, like of 30 – 27 adults and three children – with or music, theatrical spectacle, fine actors, the book, has new meaning in this era some of the actors playing as many as and an engaged audience. 12 Wednesday, February 29, 2012 LIFE Iron County Today Youth to perform at SUU Ballroom Dance Company to String Music Festival present ‘Dancing with the Stars’

CEDAR CITY – There Company. ing community, frequently is excitement in the air when The Southern Utah doing performances for local dancing duos compete against University Ballroom Dance organizations. one another in a sizzling pro- Company is one of SUU’s out- The SUU Ballroom Dance gram of music, movement and standing performing groups. Company has toured through- dance styles. The company consists of three out the United States, Europe, Southern Utah Univer- performance ensembles with Canada, and Latin America, sity’s Ballroom Dance Com- more than 70 student partici- receiving numerous accolades pany presents “Dancing with pants. The focus of the group for its performances. The the Stars” next Wednesday in is performing ballroom dances Ballroom Dance Company the Centrum Arena. The per- such as the electric American has quickly grown to become formance begins at 7:30 p.m. swing, the elegant waltz, the one of the premier perform- Tickets are $8 for general rhythmic samba of Brazil and ing groups on the Southern adult admission and $5 for all many more. Utah University campus. The students. To purchase tickets, The SUU Ballroom company maintains a touring call 865-8375 or buy through an Dance Company puts on sev- program that typically reaches SUU Ballroom Dance Com- eral campus and community cities across the United States pany member. Tickets may events annually including fall and internationally. also be purchased through the showcase, spring showcase, Press release submitted by SUU box office (586-7872) at and “Dancing with the Stars.” Southern Utah University’s the Centrum Arena, Monday In addition, the company College of Performing and through Friday from 8 a.m. to reaches out to the surround- Visual Arts. 4:30 p.m. Talented couples, consist- KARL HUGH ing of a “star” performer and one dancer, are teamed up for String Music Festival a competition featuring a vari- ety of dance styles. “Dancing String students Cami Littleford, Jessie Stephenson, Whitney Brown and Derek Wood prepare with the Stars” features such for the annual String Music Festival with recitals. popular dances as the Rumba, Argentine Tango, Hustle, Quickstep, Salsa, Cha Cha, CEDAR CITY – More in another room there will Students earn Gold Cup Viennese Waltz and Swing. than 300 string students will advanced high school string trophies over a period of three The judges for the eve- present memorized solo per- ensembles. Performers range to five years depending upon ning are Jimmy Lea, SUU formances on Saturday from 8 from age 3 through 18. their ratings. High school Ballroom Dance alumnus a.m. to 5 p.m. at Canyon View Patty Walser schedules the seniors who have earned at and business owner; Shannon High School. judging team so each child least one Gold Cup are invited Vance, SUU guest lecturer The 29th annual Southern receives written comments to apply for the Music Festival in dance; and Georgia Beth Utah String Festival offers to help them progress. Out of Scholarships. At this time Thompson, SUU alumna and students a chance to earn Gold town judges this year include $100 is given to students who civic leader. Cup trophies and get feedback Karen Blalock from Orem, will attend SUU in the fall. This year’s roster of “stars” on their musical efforts. Marin Marisa Barth from BYU, and The application and further includes TJ Nelson, SUUSA Colby directs the festival with Dr. Jim Hardy and Dr. Paul information are on the website President; Kaden Carli, SUU help from a team of volun- Abegg from Dixie College. at http://www.southernutah- football team member; Court- teers. Numerous area teachers, stringfestival.org/index.html. ney Opdahl, Alpha Phi mem- Performers come from SUU students, and advanced Judy Larsen serves as the ber; Hillary Monson, of SUU throughout southern Utah and students help as volunteers. treasurer and Lauana Carter Housing; Lidia Powell, Chili’s as far away as Idaho to par- The Cedar City Arts Council is directs the Gold Cup trophy manager; Mary Jo Tufte, SUU ticipate. The public is invited assisting with expenses for out- program. biology professor; and Marsha to watch the sessions at no of-town judges. Each student For more information con- Rowley, of SUU Facilities The SUU Ballroom Dance Company’s Rendall Seely and charge. They are arranged as receives three independent tact Marin Colby at 435-231- Management. They will be Jennifer Maughan perform. Members of the company will be mini-recitals so there will be critiques, which help raise their 2182, Patty Walser at 865-6341, partnered with members of paired with SUU and community “stars” in next Wednesday’s a room of tiny violinists and musical standard. or Sara Penny at 586-2286. the SUU Ballroom Dance “Dancing with the Stars” event.

Next week the winners of Schools Wasden’s history classes have Gateway book our school spelling bee will be CVMS to have been studying the history announced. behind the creation of our fair coming up Ms. Marcia Winsor has such as sports, arts, academics, in the year. ‘Pops’ concerts country’s constitution and the been visiting and sharing her friendship, school government, Also this week, our fifth basic content of the document “Education is a natural pro- vast knowledge of the Civil War etc. grade students will begin taking CVMS “Spirit Week” was itself. cess carried out by the human era with our fifth grade classes. Implementation at North the Direct Writing Assessment. a huge success. Thanks to our individual, and is acquired not We appreciate her taking the will start immediately, with the Please make sure your students student council members and by listening to words, but by time out of her schedule to help hope that we will have it well get a good breakfast and suf- advisors Principal Conrad CMS traveling experiences in the environ- share her passion for history under way and functioning ficient rest each night to help Aitken and Mrs. Lauralyn ment.” -Maria Montessori with students. effectively by fall of 2012. them prepare for the assess- Anderson for the time they band entertains Our Spring GPA Book Fair Our science fair will be Of course, with such a far- ment. Good luck to our fifth spent planning and preparing will be a Buy One Get One Free Friday. Please note the date reaching program there are a graders! great activities and the spirit in community Book Fair. This is a great time change. lot of steps we’ll need to take assembly. to stock up on books and sup- Teachers are busy prepar- to make if effective. As we There will be an “Orchestra The Technology Students port our school. The following ing for upcoming parent con- prioritized our objectives for Three Peaks has Pops Concert” on Thursday at 5 for the Month of February are times are when our Book Fair ferences. Teachers appreciate the Leader in Me, we chose to p.m. in the Canyon View High Sam Cook in Multimedia, will be open: March 2 from 8 to the opportunity to meet with first 1) learn and internalize fun family craft School auditorium. This will McCrae Murray in Indus- 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; parents and students to review the Covey 7 Habits as school include our CVMS Orchestra I trial Technologies, and Austin March 5-8 from 8 to 8:30 a.m. growth and academic develop- employees, 2) Focus on one Three Peaks Elementary and II as well as orchestras from Cyphers in Family and and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and ment. Setting goals is the key to habit per month that will be staff and PTA would like to Canyon View High School and Consumer Sciences. March 9 from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and academic success. emphasized in our classrooms express appreciation to Home the elementary orchestras from Our CMS Traveling Band 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Teachers from all grade and in our own lives, and 3) Depot for sponsoring the Fiddler’s, Enoch, Three Peaks had a fun time playing a Val- We will be celebrating Dr. levels recently wrapped up increase behavior expectations wonderful Crafting With Kin and Iron Springs. entine concert for the residents Seuss Day on Friday. Come monthly response to interven- for all students and ourselves, activity last week. Parents came That same evening at 6, at Emerald Pointe and Kolob read with us! tion meetings. These meetings using a common language and before school at 8 a.m. with our CVMS Bands will also Regional recently. Both the Kindergarten registra- help identify students in need better communication. their children to assemble 350 have a “Pops Concert” in the students and band teachers tion and open house is next of additional support. We all came out of the wooden craft kits, such as bird- same location along with the love to see the smiles of the Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon seminar excited for what it can houses, battery holders, cars, bands from Canyon View High audience members as they hear and March 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. do for kids! If any parents are boats, etc. School. Please join our music an old familiar tune. Thank you, North teachers interested in learning more The PTA provided 480 department for a night of musi- Traveling Band, for sharing about the “Leader in Me,” donuts, juice, and milk for every- cal entertainment. The band your talents with others. Enoch students take ‘Leader please talk with your child’s one. Home Depot donated all and orchestra students are also Our Warrior Pride winners teacher. kits, nails, and hammers. busy preparing presentations to for the month are Lexi Heaton work hard, prep in Me’ training The turnout was fantastic. share with our feeder elemen- (sixth grade), Melissa Beacham Kindergarten teacher Har- tary schools. (seventh grade),and Cody for writing test Last week all of North Fifth graders at mony Langford conducted this Members of the CVMS Blackner (eighth grade). Elementary’s teachers, as well month’s Parent Night. The topic “Masters at Debate” Club have The employee of the Last week Enoch Elemen- as many of our support staff, South testing was Brainsmart Learning. been learning about courtroom month is Kent tary fifth grades took the Utah participated in a two-day semi- Also last week, spelling bee procedures and recently con- Atwood. Direct Writing Assessment. nar on implementing Covey’s On Monday we had the winners in grades one through ducted a series of courtroom These students have worked “Leader in Me” program. This school spelling bee for grades five competed to determine our type cases. Club members so hard to be ready for this program is meant to help every 1st through 5th. Winners from school’s two representatives to played the roles of judge, jury, assessment. We have incredible student see his/her leadership each grade will advance to the go to the district spelling bee attorneys and witnesses. writers at our school. potential in any number of areas district competition held later competition. Students in Mrs. Sharon Iron County Today CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, February 29, 2012 13 Obituaries Lorin C. Jones Lonnie Ray Luttrull Lorin C. Jones, 76, of Enoch, Utah passed Lonnie Ray Luttrull, 45 years old, passed away, following complications of a stroke on away Feb. 16, 2012 in Cedar City, Utah. He Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. He was surrounded by was born Nov. 13, 1966 in Lovington, N.M. his family who knew him as a very kind, loving to Rodger and Retha Luttrull. In 1998 he and generous husband, father, grandfather, married Becky Divers. and friend. Lonnie worked in the oil field and Lorin lived his entire life in Enoch, Utah. rode with BACA. He loved to camp ride his Growing up on the family farm, he learned Harley and most of all spend time with his the values of hard work, love, fairness, and self kids and grand baby. sufficiency. He served in the LDS California He is survived by Becky Luttrull; his Mission, which included Southern California daughter Samantha Jane Luttrull; his granddaughter, Rielyn Tess and Arizona. He enjoyed sharing his mission Luttrull; his daughter Kylie Lynn Luttrull; and son, Colton Ray Luttrull; experiences with those around him and his mother, Retha Luttrull; his grandmother Jesse Norvell; brothers devoted his life to the missionary program. Cecil (Teri) Luttrull, Larry, Danny (Dawn), and Ricky (Trina); and sister, While attending Southern Utah State Loretta (Billy) Latimer; and several nieces and nephews. College (now SUU), he met his eternal He is preceded in death by his father, Rodger; brother Rodger companion, Shirley McIntyre; they were Dale; and his grandad Daniel Dudley Norvell. married in the St. George LDS Temple. The family would like to thank BACA and all the members for While attending college Lorin worked in the being by our side to comfort us in this time of grief, also to Mike’s construction and insurance industry. Tavern for support and help. Lorin followed his passion for the livestock A visitation was before a graveside service, Wednesday, Feb. 22, and farming industry and became involved 2012 in The Swindlehurst Funeral Home (2071 N. Main St., Cedar as a successful sheep rancher and farmer. He City). Graveside services were in the Enoch City Cemetery. had a great talent for grading wool, and a gift for locating underground water sources throughout the tri-state area. Lorin was very active in the LDS church and held many callings. One of his highlights was serving with his eternal companion as service missionaries, helping to change people’s lives. Lorin loved being a grandfather and was dearly loved by all of Dalven Stratton his grandchildren. His desire for being in the service of others was a driving force in his life and he passed that value on to his children and Sawyer (John) grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivor Davenport Jones and Dalven Stratton Sawyer (John), age Rua Chamberlain; his daughter Jan Raye Jones; and sister Aurella Jones 82, passed away on Feb. 18, 2012 in Cedar Mathews. City, Utah. He was born on Jan. 18, 1930 He is survived by his wife, Shirley McIntyre Jones of Enoch; his children in Hurricane, Utah to Arthur and Mary Raleen Connell (Michael) of Houston, Texas, Lori Edwards (Paul) of Draper, Stratton Sawyer. Utah, Tammy Banks (John) of Cedar City, Utah, Lynette Stone (Dave) of He grew up in Hatch, Utah and always Enoch, Utah, and Spencer Jones (Andrea) of Enoch, Utah. claimed it as home. After high school he Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at the new Enoch Utah served for a while in the U.S. Air Force. Stake Center, at 2233 Heather Hue Road just off Highway 91. Viewings Dalven loved anything that had to do with the outdoors, which were Friday, Feb. 24 at the Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 West in included hunting, fishing, flowers, yard work and watching the birds. Cedar City, Utah and on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Enoch Stake Center prior He was proud of his work as a heavy equipment operator where to services. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction he worked on road construction for Operating Engineers for many of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www. years. sumortuary.com. Dalven is survived by his children Timothy Sawyer, Becky Caffee, Mark Andrew Sawyer and Arthur Lee Sawyer; his stepchildren, Jim McNama, Alice Baumeister, Pam Smith, Roberta Blake and Annette Hoyle; his brothers, Derrell (Bill) Sawyer, Lyle Sawyer, and Van Sawyer; and sister Vonee Roundy; along with numerous grandchildren who loved him very much. Charlotte Ilene He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Cheryl Ann Sawyer and sister Bernece Hoyt. Jordan A graveside service was Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 at the Hatch Cemetery in Hatch, Utah under the direction of Southern Utah Charlotte Ilene Jordan of Henderson, Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com. Nev. passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012 at the The family of Dalven Sawyer would like to thank Valley View home of her son and daughter-in-law Steve Medical Center, Dixie Regional Hospital, Iron County Home Care, and Denise Jordan. She was 84 years old. Kolob Regional, Alliance Hospice, Ethan Bunker and Dr. Bruce Hendrix Charlotte was born Jan. 1, 1928 to James for all the services that they rendered for Dalven. Leroy and Rowena Perkins Heap in Spry, Utah. She was the youngest of six children, having five older brothers, Max, Garth, Van, Dan, and Elmo. Her happiest memories of childhood were on “the ranch.” She was very proud of the fact she could ride a horse before she could walk. On April 24, 1948 Charlotte married Charles William Jordan in Cedar Marie Canova City, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George, Utah LDS Temple. To this union were born five children: Carol (Evan) Jones Thornton of Farmington, N.M., William David (Pat) of Panaca, Nev., Steven Leroy (Denise) of Henderson, Nev., Jillyn (Steve) Jappe, James Daniel (Vera) of Our beloved mother, Marie Canova Henderson, Nev. Thornton, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on Feb. 23, 2012 after a short but REALTY CENTER Charlotte worked various jobs in Cedar City and Henderson. She worked for Arden Dairy for seven years where she made, sacked and valiant struggle with cancer. She was born boxed ice cream bars and then was secretary to the manager for two Jan. 31, 1918 in Cedar City, Utah to Thomas years. She was employed by the Clark County School District for 19 years Raymond Canova and Mary Emily Gould. in Las Vegas, Nev. Marie married Bernard Allerton The most important things and greatest joys in Charlotte’s life were Thornton in Clark County, Nev. on Sept. 9, her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was 1937. They were sealed for eternity in 1952 in the Mesa Arizona LDS a gentle, kind and loving mother, grandmother and friend. She sacrificed Temple. She was preceded in deathINCLUDEPICTURE by her husband. “http://cdn1.photos.fl exmls. com/icb/20120215212640613029000000.jpg” for and adored her family. Marie is survived by her eight children,\* MERGEFORMATINET Bernardean (Dugald) Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, husband, Cameron, Judith Lawson, Peter (Janet) Thornton, Sara (Donal) Burnett, Cecil (Jay) Lee, Mona (Dan) Covington,ReMODeLeD Douglas IN (Lynette) 2011. Thornton and daughter Jillyn. New plumbing throughout. New wiring in She is survived by her children Carol, David, Steve, and Danny; 15 and John (Patricia) Thornton; andfi nished more basement. than This 120 home grandchildren is a must see. and grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; a sister-in law, Hannah Mickelson great-grandchildren. 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BY TANNER CLEVELAND ricane kept playing streaky Sports Writer basketball as the Redmen took advantage of the quar- The Cedar High School ter and took the second 11-8, boys’ basketball team down 17-16 at the half. advanced into the quarter- The third turned into the finals versus Payson after most offensive quarter for winning against Wasatch, and both teams as the Redmen Cedar beat Payson Thursday went up by 10 with about with ease, but had trouble four minutes left to play in with the Hurricane Tigers the quarter. Hurricane ral- Friday, losing the game 44-42 lied back to take the lead in overtime. going into the fourth 32-28. Although the Redmen Cedar would hold a five- team redeemed itself, win- point lead again in the fourth ning third in state by defeat- quarter, this time with about ing the Dixie Flyers 45-43, a minute left. A couple big they feel like they could have plays later, including a big done better in the Hurricane three from Hurricane, the game that sent them into the two went into overtime to third-place match. settle the match-up. The game against Payson The OT was no better for started out great for the either team, with eight points Redmen defense, as it held scored between the two in the Payson to two first-quarter extra period. Unfortunately points. The streak for the for Cedar, Hurricane scored Redmen continued in the five in the quarter, leaving the fourth quarter, showing the Reds two points behind when team’s outstanding power in the final buzzer sounded. its offensive game, outscoring Hurricane, which took Payson 21-7 to end the game the state title, headed to the and advance into the semi- final game against Desert final game against region Hills and left Cedar to play opponent Hurricane. for the third place spot ver- At the beginning of the sus Dixie. The game was a lot game, Cedar’s offense was more intense and came right looking a bit off, missing down to the wire with Cedar starting point guard John performing under pressure at Ursua because of a missed the free throw line, shooting first period on a game day. 14-17 to come out on top The Redmen and Tigers 45-43. were looking like anything Cedar’s amazing season but playoff basketball teams ended with a third-place tro- CINDY TEGGE to start the game, Hurricane phy and picks back up in the going up 9-5 in the first quar- 2013 season, where the team Cedar’s Kyler Nielson, left, plays in a game against Dixie ter. hopes to advance to that final Saturday, which the Reds won for the third-place state spot. Trent The second quarter was game to show what it’s made Snow, right, plays Hurricane Friday, in the game that moved the better for Cedar, but Hur- of. Tigers on to the championship match. Look for the Spring Sports Preview and Schedule in next week's issue. Iron County Today SPORTS Wednesday, February 29, 2012 15

Josie Platt, a sophomore at Hone, Williamson bring home two Canyon View, plays in a game earlier this season. She new titles, both family-influenced was a great boost to her team BY TANNER CLEVELAND encouraged to join wrestling at a under his belt. Sports Writer young age by his father, and had kept This season Hone came close to this year. with it for most of his life, paying off a repeat as he only lost one match to Dusty Hone and Cameron Wil- with the state title. When he’s not Britten Carter of Maple Mountain, a liamson come from families that have wrestling, Williamson continues in his 4A school that won its state title this cherished wrestling and helped add athletic pursuits, playing football and year. He redeemed himself at the Red- to a legacy in Cedar City with their participating in track and field. men Rumble and beat Carter on his abilities. “I love it because it’s so personal,” home turf. With that said, Dusty had a lot to Williamson said. “When you are out Easily making the state qualifying, prove as he went into the beginning of there on the mat, there is nobody to Hone eventually came out on top with this season. Whatever he did, whether help you or for you to lean on. There the 3A state title in his weight, making it was the influence his family had on is no hiding and no slacking. Last year it 2-0 on the championship round for his abilities, or the wins he accumu- at state I lost out the first day, the year the first half of his high school career. lated during his freshmen year, he won before I did not go due to a neck injury “I went undefeated my freshmen and getting my tonsils removed. It was year, but then lost to Carter this sea- KIM HANSEN the state title for the second year in a row. Williamson was the same way – all worth it.” son,” Hone said. “I got him back at the wrestling from age 4, he has had a love Williamson went 43-7 on the sea- Rumble, so I went 1-1 against him.” for wrestling from that young age. son and was very firm on thanking his The attitude of the wrestler “My family has always had an family, coaching staff and teammates screams confidence and even when Young star rising for getting him where he got to this down, Hone is always a surprise in influence,” Hone said. “Me and my brothers would wrestle all the time, year. any duel he participates in. The family and that’s two older brothers that have Hone was different and went into strength that comes from something as at Canyon View pushed me to where I’m at. My family this season feeling much-deserved simple as wrestling is definitely being is huge on wrestling.” confidence. After all, going undefeated continued with the addition of Hone’s It helped that Hone has been at a school known for wrestling is a second state title. BY TANNER CLEVELAND I can continue to add to that effort in coached by his biggest influence in his big deal. It’s an even bigger deal when Hone continues at Cedar High Sports Writer all of my season at Canyon View.” father, Chris Hone. When you’re being Hone did it as a freshman. School next season in his junior year, With her 208 team-leading coached with your brothers, at home, Not only did he win the state title while Williamson takes a leader posi- Leading the girls’ basketball team points, Platt was very humble in any school and now at practice, it’s no won- as a freshmen, he went undefeated on tion as a senior, both hoping to gain with 208 points on the season, Josie interview and attributed any highlight der Dusty has done as well as he has. the season, proving that he is planning another title and help improve the Platt has proven to be one of Canyon performances to the rest of the team As for Williamson, he was also to graduate with all four state titles wrestling legacy at Cedar High. View’s leaders and is starting on the helping make things happen. With right note by doing so at a young age. only two seniors leaving this year, Playing in her sophomore year Platt is excited to see where the young at Canyon View, Platt was big for team will be next year. the Falcons when needed the most, “I’m not the only player on mainly on her three ball. The young the team,” Platt said with a laugh. sophomore had 41 three pointers “Everyone tries their hardest to get recorded on the season, most of them things done, we’re all really young coming when the Falcons were down and learning from our mistakes for and needed a boost. next season.” With most of the school having It will be something to see as knowledge of Platt’s older sister Platt continues her high school career, Cassie, it seemed like every time she already leading the team in scoring as shot the ball, people were expecting it a sophomore and playing with a lot to go in. of the girls on the team before high “My sister had a huge influence school, she is becoming a leader early on me playing basketball,” Platt said. on, which is exactly what Canyon “I’ve been playing basketball since I View needs. was in third grade and feel great to Platt plans to play with the team CINDY TEGGE continue playing at a school where for junior year next season and has my sister left such a big impact. The softball to occupy her in the mean- Sophomore Dusty Hone, left, and junior Cameron Williamson, right, wrestle at the state championship earlier this game is a team effort and I hope that time. month. The two were the only Iron County wrestlers to claim state titles in their weight classes, and Hone’s was his second title. Hulet plays with pure love of sport Spring the perfect season

BY TANNER CLEVELAND keep his focus on basket- on their home court that high 31 points in the game. Sports Writer ball and get to that point, night, and Hulet wanted Hulet has another for watching local sports and in 2012, he did a pretty to impress some of the chance to prove his worth Junior Justin Hulet phenomenal job. hometown fans in Parowan next season with the Rams. BY TANNER CLEVELAND everything,” said Landon Kitteridge This season, Hulet for the last time he would With it being his senior year, went into the 2012 season Sports Writer of the Canyon View boys’ soccer for Parowan High School lead the Rams in scoring be playing in 2012. He did he could go for a lot more team, “but I’m ready to play some with a lot of improvements with 240 points, and lead a fantastic job by catching than one 31-point game in With the winter season coming to soccer.” to make in his basketball in three-point shooting fire and scoring a season the 2012-2013 school year. an end, it is a time of transition, a time Spring is my favorite time of year game. with 32 three pointers. when everything that was once dead for the soccer games. Fresh paint on In his sophomore Although the Rams did comes back to life and says “Hello!” the newly cut grass, a cool breeze run- season, Hulet scored only not have an outstanding to the new season. ning across the field as the sun shines 10 points and had just four season, Hulet did his best I believe the same goes for the down on the bleachers, greeting the rebounds and one three- to be as outstanding as sports being played in the season. crowd with delight, instead of the pointer, leaving a lot of he could for the young Sure, basketball is common cold. The vari- room for him to gain some basketball team. With a lot awesome, and the teams ety makes spring the “it” respect at Parowan High. of the team members being in Iron County deserve season, whether you like This year, he did a lot freshmen and sophomores, all the support they get, tennis, baseball, softball more than improve. Hulet could now be looked but the frigid trip from or enjoy some track and Hulet has enjoyed to as a leader in his junior the parking lot into the field to relive the glory basketball from the time season and could use his gymnasium is one that days, spring is awesome. he played with his older knowledge from his shaky is too much for some of The support of the brother when he was just sophomore year to help. the fans. The great play three schools in Iron a kid. His siblings played in With 17 points against from all the teams in the County is what I think it high school and he wanted North Sevier in the season winter is the only thing is about most of all. If we to do the same. opener, Hulet figured he I’ll miss. It doesn’t matter could all go back to how “My older brother and would start the season right if your favorite season is important sports were in sister influenced me to play and help his team get a win. winter, spring, summer or TANNER CLEVELAND high school, we would all in high school, because With two more 17-point fall, no one in the world Sports Writer go out and support the that’s what they did,” Hulet games after the season enjoys being freezing. students in all their hard said, “but I have loved it opener, Hulet was on fire That’s where the spring season comes work, and that’s what I am hoping for from the first time I could for the Rams. At 5 feet 11 into play. this season. pick up a ball.” inches tall, Hulet would Baseball games conjure up Just because you have a kid on The moment Hulet have a hard time getting images of sitting back and popping the baseball team, doesn’t mean you knew he wanted to play into the paint to do his in a mouthful of sunflower seeds, can’t go out and support one of their for the Rams was when the scoring, but he made up for taking in the sunshine, and enjoying peers in a tennis match. Rams took state in 2004, his height by doing a good America’s favorite past time, no mat- If high school sports aren’t your with Hulet’s older brother job from outside range with ter which school you’re rooting for. thing, luckily there’s a university on the team. his 32 threes. Everyone can relate to the spring in in Cedar City with plenty of great “I just told myself that I On Feb. 3, Hulet would one way or another. The same goes games and meets to attend. I hope wanted to play in that game make his biggest statement DAVID MINEER SR. for sports, there’s so many to choose the community will enjoy the warm- one day,” Hulet said. of the season in the Rams’ from in the spring that everyone has ing weather and show support for He does everything final game on the 2012 year. Junior Justin Hulet drives toward the basket in a game a place. the athletes continuing all the Iron he can in his spare time to The Rams played Kanab against Kanab Feb. 3. Hulet scored 31 points in the game. “Cheering was awesome and County schools’ traditions. 16 Wednesday, February 29, 2012 CLASSIFIEDS Iron County Today

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