Welcome back post summer of 2026. Our monthly chamber member meetings will recommence beginning this Thursday as noted below. Please join us each first Thursday of the month (excluding June-August).
Monday, August 31, 2026
Bear Lake Valley Chamber of Commerce
Laketown Town Council
September 2, 2026
6:00 PM Notice is hereby given that the Town of Laketown Town Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00PM on Wednesday September 2, 2026, in the Laketown Town Office located at 10 North 200 East Laketown, Utah. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor BRANDON WILLIS 2. OPENING CEREMONY - TBD 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES 6. BUDGET REVIEW 7. APPROVAL OF BILLS 8. CURRENT TOWN ISSUES/UPDTES 9. ACTIVITY COMMITTEE - Chairman Heidi Hodges 10. UPDATES FROM CLERK'S OFFICE (Lisa) The Town Council will not begin discussion on the following agenda items before 6:30 PM 11. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL: Any person wishing to comment on any item, not otherwise on the agenda, may address the town council at this point by addressing the mayor and town council and giving his or her name and address for the record. Comments should be limited to not more than three (3) minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the mayor. Citizen groups will be asked to appoint a spokesperson. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on non-agenda items. Some items brought forward to the attention of the town council will be turned over to the clerk to provide a response outside of the town council meeting. 12. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - Chairman Duane Robinson 13. ITEMS OF BUSINESS a. Rick Larsen / update on survey of his property b. Centra Com Internet at Town Office & Park c. Discussion and adoption of Resolution 2026-04: A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE INELIGIBILITY OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER TIER 2 OF THE UTAH RETIREMENT SYSTEM d. Discussion and Review of proposed Ordinance to change the Transient Business License fee and procedure e. Discussion on changing zoning and lot sizes f. Discussion and possible adoption of ordinance establishing delegation of spending and purchasing approval authority to town council members. g. TRT Grant 14. COUNCIL BUSINESS: - Water Updates - Burdette Weston - Roads & Streets Updates - Kirsten Gash - Park & Recreation Updates - Denise Johnson - Rodeo & Arena Updates - Kris Hodges 15. MAYOR'S REPORT: - Bear Lake Regional Commission Report - Town Updates 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed) 17. ADJOURN
Bear Lake Special Service District-Garden City
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEAR LAKE
SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN that the Bear Lake Special Service District will hold a public
hearing to receive public comment regarding proposed adjustments to District
sewer rates and fees and proposed provisions concerning access to District
sewer manholes and related facilities.
1. Proposed Sewer Rate
and Fee Adjustments
The District is
considering adjustments to its existing sewer rates and fees to ensure that
revenues are sufficient to operate, maintain, repair, replace, and improve the
District's wastewater collection and treatment system.
The proposed
adjustments are being considered based on the District's current and
anticipated operating, maintenance, repair, equipment, regulatory, and capital
improvement needs, as well as the findings and recommendations of a sewer rate
study conducted for the District by the Rural Water Association of Utah.
The proposed rate
adjustments are intended to provide adequate funding for continued operation
and maintenance of the existing system, replacement of aging infrastructure and
equipment, necessary repairs and improvements, and long-term system needs.
2. Proposed Manhole
Access and Obstruction Provisions
The District is also
considering provisions to ensure that sewer manholes and other District
facilities remain visible and reasonably accessible for inspection,
maintenance, repair, and emergency response.
Property
owners with buried, covered, obstructed, or otherwise inaccessible District
manholes or facilities may be provided notice and a reasonable opportunity to
correct the condition and restore access. Any fines, penalties, or costs
imposed in connection with violations would be subject to applicable law and
District ordinances, resolutions, or policies.
PUBLIC
HEARING INFORMATION
Date:
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bear Lake Special Service District
147 West Logan Road
Garden City, Utah 84028
The
District's regularly scheduled Board meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m., with the
public hearing beginning at 6:00 p.m.
All
interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and provide
comments regarding the proposed sewer rate and fee adjustments and the proposed
manhole access and obstruction provisions.
To
provide a reasonable opportunity for all interested persons to be heard,
individual public comments may be limited to two minutes per person.
Written
comments may be submitted in advance to:
Bear Lake
Special Service District
147 West Logan Road
Garden City, Utah 84028
Information
regarding the proposed sewer rate and fee adjustments, including the rate study
and related materials, may be obtained from the Bear Lake Special Service
District.
BEAR LAKE
SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Bear Lake State Park
Mostly Clear
Live Water Temperature
Garden City Planning & Zoning Sept. 9, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE &
AGENDA
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a regular
scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden
City Lakeview Building, located at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. Public Hearing Minutes
b. Regular Meeting Minutes
3. Discussion/Approval -
Preliminary Subdivision Phase 2 – Sweetwater Resort/Sweetwater Townhomes
The applicant is proposing a
subdivision with 64 single-family lots on approximately 20 acres. Phase 2 of
the Sweetwater Townhomes subdivision.
Location: Parcel #36-04-000-0055
Applicant: Eric Thomas/Genneva Blanchard, Bear Lake Towns, LLC
4. Miscellaneous
5. Adjournment
The public is invited to
attend the meeting, listen by phone, or give written comments. The
conference phone number is #1-866-347-5097.
There is a 2-minute limit
on those commenting during the meeting.
In compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including
auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify
the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901 on Mondays through Fridays, at least 3
working days before the meeting. The
office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Posted this 27th day of August
2026.
Rich High Football/Volleyball (Listen to the next FB game Fri. 9/4 or VB on 9/5 - Rich Rebel Sports Broadcast @ Iron Peak Media)
Kason Richins led North Summit (2-1) with three rushing touchdowns, helping them secure a 28-20 nonregion victory over Rich (2-1). Rich took an early lead with a 2-yard touchdown run by Wilkes Weston in the first quarter. However, North Summit responded in the second quarter, with touchdowns from Knox Woolstenhulme and two from Richins, to take a 14-7 lead. Richins added another score in the third quarter with a 33-yard run, extending the lead to 28-14. Rich's late 1-yard touchdown run by Weston in the fourth quarter wasn't enough to close the gap.
Scoring Summary
Rich — (2:22 1Q) Wilkes Weston, 2-yard run (kick from Paxton Nicolodemos)
North Summit — (10:43 2Q) Knox Woolstenhulme, 7-yard run (kick from Jose Sanchez)
Rich — (8:28 2Q) Bode O'Mealy, 68-yard pass from Wilkes Weston (kick from Paxton Nicolodemos)
North Summit — (6:51 2Q) Kason Richins, 17-yard run (kick from Jose Sanchez)
North Summit — (5:14 3Q) Kason Richins, 7-yard run (kick from Jose Sanchez)
North Summit — (0:39 3Q) Kason Richins, 33-yard run (kick from Jose Sanchez)
Rich — (8:07 4Q) Wilkes Weston, 1-yard run (kick failed)
Friday, August 28, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Rich County School District Employment
August 26, 2026
Rich County School District is accepting applications for the following positions: Kindergarten ½ day Aide Position one each at SRE & NRE.
Placement will be determined by the needs at the school level, and the qualifications of the candidates selected.
Applicants must be willing to submit to a background check. Interested individuals must be 18 years old, be a high school graduate or equivalent, have the ability to communicate effectively and help others, have a valid Drivers License, and be willing and able to transport school age children in a district-owned vehicle.
Must also be able to lift 50 pounds. Applicants should have the ability to work with children, perform routine record keeping functions, and establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, teachers, students, and the public.
Application can be found online:
www.richschool.org, employment
Send application to:
Rich School District Superintendent Jesse Calder PO Box 278 Randolph, UT 84064
Phone: 435-514-1288 ext. 105 Fax: 435-514-1189
Email to: jcalder@richschool.org
CLOSING DATE: This position will remain open until a qualified candidates are hired. BEGINNING DATЕ: September 28, 2026
Rich County School District is also accepting applications for the following position: E - Sport Coach/Advisor
Applications can be found online www.richschool.org
Employment under district information.
Send applications to: Rich High School
Attn: Cooper Cornia P.O. Box 278 Randolph, UT 84064
Email - ccornia@richschool.org
This position will remain open, and applications accepted, until
qualified candidate is hired
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local Youth, Dom Casillas, works with the nonprofit - Utah Fancy Poultry Association.
Hi My name is Dom Casillas, and I am a member of the Jr. Advisory Board as well as a member of the Utah Fancy Poultry Association (UFPA), a Utah-based nonprofit focused on poultry education, youth involvement, and exhibition poultry.
We are currently preparing for our upcoming two-day, double poultry show, held October 8th–10th, which brings together exhibitors and families from across Utah and surrounding states. This event supports youth development, education, and our local poultry community. We’re reaching out to local businesses to invite you to be part of this event.
Ways to Get Involved
Monetary Sponsorships
We offer tiered sponsorship levels with recognition and advertising opportunities:
● Gold Sponsor ($1,000+)
● Silver Sponsor ($500)
● Bronze Sponsor ($300)
● General Sponsor ($50–$100)
Depending on the level, benefits may include:
● Social media recognition
● Website placement
● Event signage or banners
● Inclusion in exhibitor welcome bags
● Recognition during the event
All monetary donations go directly toward putting on the show, including venue costs, securing
qualified judges, and necessary supplies and equipment. As a nonprofit, any proceeds
generated from our events are reinvested back into the club, including purchasing new show cages and replacing older ones—many of our current cages are over 40 years old.
Award Sponsorships
You can also sponsor individual awards at $50 per award, with your business name displayed on those awards (youth showmanship, champion birds, egg show awards, etc.).
Silent Auction Donations
If you prefer not to donate monetarily, we are also accepting items for our silent auction.
Miscellaneous donations
Like all poultry shows we also need food/water cups for each cage. We are anticipating our largest show to date (1,000 - 1,200 birds).
Thank you for your consideration.
Dom Casillas