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Show ELECTIONS continued from FRONT local businesses. Getting support from local businesses and brmging the spirit of Dixie back to St. George are among the goals theyre trying to accomphsh. Chad Staheh and Justin Cherry are running on the platforms of. (1) Student Financial Needs. Theyre trying to inform students of scholarship opportunities, and push for lower tuition. (2) Improving campus security. Increasing lighting throughout campus and lobbying for increase of campus security guards are apart of this as They are also pushing for better campus communito the cation. Weekly well. student body, having professional poster printing, and getting a new marquee are the solutions to achieving this. Oftentimes a lot of people dont vote, but look at it this way: In 1645, ONE vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England. In 1776, ONE vote gave America the English lan- guage instead of German. And in 1923, ONE vote gave Adolph Hitler the leadership of the Nazi Party. Believe it or not, every single vote counts. Car Show supports students at Dixie State College Washington County on alert by Christine Lewis Staff Writer Dixie Sun As the United States is still campaigning for another resolution against Iraq, the country remains on orange alert. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridges message last Wednesday stressed the importance of preparedness to the American public and, above all, to not panic. Whether or not war comes soon, it seems that the war with Iraq is inevitable. Washington County and St. George security officials share their initiatives in compliance with our local communitys alert status. sponsorship of the Spectrum and other local businesses, presented Southern Utahs first car show fundraiser held on Feb. 21 and 22. The car show didn't just feature cars it also showcased farm equipment and motorcycles! the proceeds from the show and corresponding events went to the DSC Scholarship Fund. The festivities started off with a parade on Friday and a pancake breakfast Saturday morning. With at least 100 cars, motorcycles, and farm equipment, there was plenty to take m at the car show. All Presented by the DSC Scholarship Association and sponsored by the Spectrum, the show was created to raise really care about the education at DSC," said Kay 'Our country is in the orange state of alert right now, which is the second highest color," Kirk said the Smith, Washington County Sheriff. "But in Utah, were in the yellow lower state of alert." explamed. Another security official concerned with homeland security in St. George, Police Lt. Steven Department some of the shared Despain, cautions being in a state of alert in our community. He emphasized that the city of St. George is in the process of evaluatmg the different state facilities that might be at risk, and might consider tightening up the security. He said he has considered some of the procedures that might be implemented to control the people who go in and out of sensitive facilities in order to validate who they are Furthermore, by doing a risk assessment of the different see ALERT Wirti unlimited Vread5ticl(s and unlimited drml; "They Larson, committee member. areas, so weve given them more patrol. We want the public to understand that we feet confident that their places and their security are good enough, and we feel confident that we will be okay here," Smith explained. further Smith, however, because that explains Washington County has just over one hundred thousand people, if there were any possible threat to the county then that would probably be the water plant located at Quail Lake. "That could be one of the areas that a terrorist could strike at," said Smith. "But then again, what would be the pomt of doing that? They terrorists would need so many chemicals to do anything to affect any people. I dont see that as being anything that would be a major problem. We alerted our deputies and asked them to be more attentive with those Smith emphasized his behefs the that in people The DSC Scholarship Association, along with the Washington County dont have much to worry about terrorism "because the terrorists will not waste an opportunity to hit a place that has more people or would have greater significance to the country," Smith refill wken joudine in, you'll freeup jomemooneyfoT like parking txkrts. TnoreimpoTtent thing There wasn't just the car show to check out this past weekend. Along with the show there were also games, a swap meet, music, and plenty of food. One of the correspondiing events was a free concert held at the Tabernacle on James Saturday night. O'Neil Minor, a concert pianist, made a special trip just to play for those who came to listen. great that they care enough to come up with such a wonderful and unique "It is fundraiser," said Larson. 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