A message from Cedar City Mayor Maile Wilson
Seems like everywhere you go lately someone is sick (‘tis the season). Please be considerate of others and, if possible, stay home while you have the pesky bug that is going around. On a more positive note, can you believe it is already February 2019? I don’t know about the rest of you, but the start of 2019 has seemed more hectic than previous years, and it appears like there is way more going on. I wonder if all this activity will continue throughout 2019? Only time will tell!
The Utah State Capitol is buzzing with the start of the 2019 legislative session. Each year during the 45-day session, our state nickname “the Beehive State” gains new meaning with the legislators buzzing around the Capitol fulfilling their various committee roles, working hard, and being industrious, all while trying to serve the people of our great state of Utah.
As always, the various legislators continually mention the necessity of local leadership being involved in the legislative process and making an effort to travel to the Capitol. Due to these comments, I believe there is a direct correlation between fostering relationships with the legislative bodies and their support for our community. So just as I have the past few years, I will continue to advocate on behalf of Cedar City during this and the future legislative sessions. I will also provide updates throughout the session.
I wanted to share a fun story of how a group of young girls made an impact here in Cedar City. Back on June 13, Girl Scout Troop 120 came to City Council to present their idea for three new trash receptacles to be placed along the Coal Creek walking trail in the areas where the troop had picked up trash as a public service. As they were helping beautify our community, they noticed there were not enough trash cans in some areas. However, these girls didn’t just come to City Council to complain about a problem they saw, they came to help be part of the solution! From detailing where they thought the best locations would be for the trash receptacles, to even donating $300 of their troop fund money towards the purchase of the cans, they were part of the process from start to finish.
It was suggested by Council that they work with the parks department to find a solution to the problem and look into the purchasing of the receptacles.
At the time, the girls did not realize that the cost of these cans would be fairly expensive, due to the fact that they must be mounted to the ground, etc., so the girls found a way to acquire additional funding. They were able to present their proposal to the RAP Tax Committee in July and received positive support and $1,200 in funding in August. The check was received in September, and with the two sources they raised a total of $1,500 for the project.
After all their hard work and dedication, Troop 120 donated the funding they had acquired. The three receptacles with lids, plus mounting kits, came to around $2,200, with the Cedar City Parks Department making up the difference. The receptacles were installed in November along the trail where the troop suggested from their research.
Overall, this was a great project and it was even more rewarding to see these young girls engaging in the process, helping find a solution (including securing the funding), and then seeing the project through to completion. Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 120 for identifying a problem and then helping to find a solution. With innovative and hard working young people like these girls, we can be sure our community will be in good hands in the future!
Book early! SkyWest’s schedule is changing this summer! Flying on SkyWest Airlines in and out of the Cedar City Regional Airport is so convenient. Parking is free; TSA security is friendly, fast, and easy; and prices from Cedar City (CDC) to Salt Lake City (SLC) are quite reasonable. Business and leisure travelers alike enjoy our twice-daily regional jet service to and from Salt Lake International Airport.
This summer, the St. George Airport will be closed due to a major runway replacement. During that time, SkyWest’s schedule will change to accommodate a third flight in and out of Cedar City Sunday through Friday, and the flight schedule will change. There will still be two flights on Saturdays, but those flight times will change as well. This revised schedule includes dates between May 29 and Sept. 26, and you can make reservations now at delta.com or through SkyWest Airlines.
The new Sunday–Friday schedule from Cedar City to Salt Lake will include:
—Delta flight 7392 leaving CDC at 6:40 a.m. and arriving at SLC at 7:45 a.m.
—Delta flight 7379 leaving CDC at 11:40 a.m. and arriving at SLC at 12:45 p.m.
—Delta flight 7380 leaving CDC at 6:32 p.m. and arriving at SLC at 7:37 p.m.
The new Sunday—Friday schedule from Salt Lake (SLC) to Cedar City (CDC) will include:
—Delta flight 7379 leaving SLC at 9:45 a.m. and arriving at CDC at 10:45 a.m.
—Delta flight 7380 leaving SLC at 5 p.m. and arriving at CDC at 6:07 p.m.
—Delta flight 7397 leaving SLC at 10:15 p.m. and arriving at CDC at 11:15 p.m.
Saturday flights from Cedar City (CDC) to Salt Lake (SLC) include:
—Delta flight 7392 leaving CDC at 6:40 a.m. and arriving at SLC at 7:45 a.m.
—Delta flight 7379 leaving CDC at 11:40 a.m. and arriving at SLC at 12:45 p.m.
Saturday flights from Salt Lake (SLC) to Cedar City (CDC) include:
—Delta flight 7379 leaving SLC at 9:45 a.m. and arriving at CDC at 10:45 a.m.
—Delta flight 7380 leaving SLC at 8:40 p.m. and arriving at CDC at 9:42 p.m.
This schedule change gives Cedar City residents an excellent opportunity to demonstrate to SkyWest Airlines just how valuable an early morning flight from Cedar City to Salt Lake is to our residents and businesses. Also note that it may be more difficult for Cedar City residents to schedule that early flight, as regular St. George Airport customers will be encouraged to fly in and out of Cedar City while their runway is under construction.
If you’re planning to travel this summer, make sure to book your flights in and out of Cedar City as soon as possible!
Canyon Creek Services (formerly known as the Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center) invites the community to “share the love” at its Valentine’s Dinner fundraiser Feb. 14 at the Courtyard Marriott, located at 1294 S. Interstate Drive.
The third annual Canyon Creek Services Valentine’s Dinner fundraiser will include a gourmet dinner, live entertainment, and a beautiful venue, all while supporting a good cause. Proceeds from the dinner will go towards helping fund Canyon Creek Services programs for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The community is invited to attend: singles, couples, and groups are all welcome to celebrate loving, healthy relationships of all kinds.
Tickets for the event are available in different pricing and packages:
—Single: $40.
—Couple: $70.
—Table: $260 (eight seats).
—Sweetheart package: $155 (includes dinner for two and a queen room).
—Paramour package: $200 (includes dinner for two and a king room).
For more information and to purchase tickets, contact ReAnne Reimschussel at (435) 233-5732 or reanne@ccwcc.org, or visit canyoncreekservices.org/events.
