Cisco's Landing

Photo by Lauriann Wakefield

Cisco's Landing is the place to eat when you have company for lunch, especially if they are kids or like being on the water. There are huge fish to feed, great onion rings and you can watch the boats for hours sitting on the deck.  It is owned by Bryce Nielson who writes our Cisco Sonar.

Needles N' Leaves

A Gardening Column by:  Jennifer Huefner

Bear Lake Landscape and Garden Center
Garden City

Hobo Spiders in a Hobo Trap

A tell-tale sign of fall is an increase of spiders coming into your home.  One of the spiders to be feared in our area is the Hobo.  These two hobos were caught in a hobo trap I have in my garage.  Thankfully, this trap prevented these poisonous arachnids from entering my house!  I'm no spider fan, but tend to be okay with them living outside.  Once they come in, they're enemy number one.  When I was a little girl, I used to be very frightened of spiders.  As an adult, I managed to see their benefits from a bug-killing point of view, and became more tolerant of the eight-legged creatures.  A few years back, my son had a red bite on his leg that would not heal.  We took him for treatment and found the bite to be from a Hobo Spider.  The treatment was cutting out the affected area, which then finally healed.  Since then, I've become completely intolerant of Hobo Spiders.  A quick internet search will reveal their toxic nature.  Hobo Spider bites are something worth avoiding.  Fortunately, there are a couple good ways to fight back their invasion.  First, hire a pesticide technician to come do a foundation, lawn treatment, and an interior spray.  

Make sure you tell them you are having problems with Hobo Spiders.  Then, place Hobo Spider Traps near entry places to your home like a garage, sliding doors, etc.  I also place one trap next to the wall under each bed, as we're pretty sure that's where my son received his bite.  I always sleep better with a Hobo Trap under my bed.  Come into our garden center and we'll show you the traps we use and sell.  Between the pesticide and the traps, our battle with Hobos takes vigilance, but seems to be helping tremendously.  Every spider in a trap is another spider that isn't in my home!  (As I write this, another son came to get me to show me a Hobo he found on one of our walls in the basement.  Instead of killing it like I usually do, I put it in a jar so you can see the actual spider at the garden center too.  Here's a photo we snapped of it before trapping it in a jar.  Hope you all sleep well tonight ;)  I'm not sure I will after all!)

The spider we found on our wall that is now on display at the Garden Center.

 

Dog VS Duck

Driving home from the KOA today I heard the KSL evening talk show hosts discussing this and getting audience response which was about 50/50 about whom they supported.  The funniest thing was when one of the hosts said, "well it's in Garden City, they do things like this in little towns all the time."  ummm.  Those radio personalities are just city snobs. - Editor

Reprinted from KSL.com.  Written by Dennis Romboy

GARDEN CITY, Rich County — A Rich County man says a neighbor wrongfully shot his dog to death after the man found it with one of his son's pet ducks in its mouth. Robert H. Anderson claims in a federal lawsuit filed this week in Salt Lake City that Benjamin B. Negus came home from church Jan. 15, 2012, to see the white husky named Daisy leaving his property carrying a dead duck.  Negus "lured" the dog into the back cab of his pickup and drove to a gas station where he talked with Rich County sheriff's deputy Dennis Salzetti, according to the suit. Negus asked Salzetti if he had the right to kill the dog, and the deputy said that he did. According to the lawsuit, Negus drove the dog to another place "to shoot the animal once in the guts and once in the head." Salzetti then went to Anderson's house to tell him the dog had been killed.  Negus initially refused to tell Anderson where he left the dog, but after a couple of days he "dumped the remains on the road" outside Anderson's property, the suit says.  

The Negus family declined to comment Friday. Anderson is seeking compensation for "extreme emotional distress" over the killing of Daisy.  "The value of the dog, given the heartfelt relationship between dog and master, is priceless, but not less than $10,000, or such greater amount as shall be proven at trial," according to the lawsuit.  Salzetti violated state law and due process when he told Negus he could shoot the dog and failed to get Anderson's side of the story "before the summary execution," the lawsuit says.  Anderson said when he complained to the sheriff's office about the killing, Rich County charged him with a class B misdemeanor for allowing a vicious animal to run at large. A justice court jury later acquitted him.  In addition to Negus and Salzetti, the lawsuit names Rich County, the sheriff's office and Sheriff Dale Stacey as defendants. Rich County Attorney George Preston did not respond to telephone and email messages for comment.

School Board Meeting

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

RANDOLPH, Utah.  August 21, 2013. The director of the School District’s Food Services reported to the Board that several bids had been received from food service companies.  Glacier Food Services came in with the best prices and have been easy to work with in the past.  This is the company that has been selected to be used this year in purchasing commodities.  The director noted that after orders are made in October, there will be enough hamburger for the rest of the year.  Other items will be purchased as needed. 

Superintendent  Dale Lamborn noted that the tobacco policy has to be updated.  He went through the policy and added the words “nicotine products” in the Tobacco Policy in order to allow enforcement of many of the new products that are being sold that are harmful.  . Lamborn noted that the Cache School District Policy was a good one in this area, but didn’t quite fit the needs of Rich County.  A motion was made to accept the changes in Policies 502.3, 502.4, and 502.4.1 dealing with tobacco and nicotine products. 

Principal  Rick Larsen discussed the policies that have been written to facilitate One to One Computer Education.  The policies used in the Wasatch District were used as a pattern and adapted to fit the needs of Rich County.  All students will go through the same home page which is the school server.  This means that all applications and filters that are currently in use will continue to be used.  The students will be given a statement of acceptable use and a list of Do’s and Don’ts in using the computers.  The computers are for academic use and not for social media. 

There are still some questions concerning how to pay for damaged or broken parts.  The suggestion was made of having a $50 insurance fee charged to handle normal use, breakage, as well as wear and tear on the machines.  A fee waiver may have to be used by those requiring financial help in order for all students to be able to participate in the program.  

The Board Members were asked to look over the insurance policy and other documents that have been written and make suggestions they feel would improve this move to computers.  They were also asked to determine the amount of insurance fee that they feel would be fair and equitable.  The final decisions will be made at the next School Board Meeting. The machines will be handed out after the next meeting.  Any time new equipment and methods are used, problems will occur that will need to be worked through and solved. 

There are two programs that will be used extensively.  One, called Stoneware, is the software used to manage all of the devices and programs district wide.  Canvas is the software that manages classes, students, and so forth.   

Principal Kip Motta reported on a meeting held for parents to introduce them to the new computer math program that will be used in the middle school this coming year.  He noted that the meeting was well attended, and parents seem to be pleased with the new direction being taken.  The computer software was demonstrated to them so that they could see the types of problems presented, the examples that could be worked through, and how more tries in order to give mastery to the concept are handled.  He felt there was good discussion with the parents and was pleased with how the meeting had gone. 

Two Board Members, Ralph Johnson and Scott Saby had a good discussion with the classified employees.  Consensus was reached, and they accepted the agreements that were made. 

Board Member Tammy Calder reported on the Opening Institute that was held prior to school starting.   Anita Archer was the main speaker and did an outstanding job.  She is based out of Portland, Oregon, and has a tremendous background and great way of presenting information.  Those attending benefitted from this activity, Calder reported. 

There are 489 students enrolled in this District Schools this fall.  This is slightly higher than anticipated. 

The USBA Delegate Assembly was held.  The group did not create anything new but decided to continue to fund current programs.  A determination was made to look into the hidden costs on fully funding growth.  Also Social Security and retirement monies should not be taken from WPU. 

The CNA program at Bridgerland has been changed and requires 60 hours of instruction by a registered nurse.  Classes do not start until the second trimester and will be scheduled back to back. 

It was noted that rural students need equal opportunity for the same type of education given to students in urban areas.  Students shouldn’t be denied opportunities just because of where they live. 

A discussion was held concerning the property owned by the District in Buttercup Estates.  It costs the District about $1,000 a year for taxes, upkeep, and maintenance.  Sale of this property is an option.  It was decided that the property should be held for at least another year. 

The State Auditor sent a letter dealing with Senate Bill 190 including a copy of a suggested policy to cover all parts of the bill.  The Board must acknowledge receipt of these documents even though there are many stipulations and problems concerning this bill.  The Board Members were asked to read through the policy prior to the next board meeting looking for conflicts that will need to be resolved by either revising some of the current board policies or changing some of the suggestions in the state policy that has just been received..  Since the document is lengthy, it will take some time and effort for the board members to carry out this request.

It was noted that the document must be adopted so that the School District will be in compliance with state law.  However, it shouldn’t be adopted as written.  The motion was made to comply with Rule 277-13, 177-13-5, and 177-13-6 as outlined in the model policies.  This was necessary so that after changes are made during the next meeting, it can be ratified. 

The next Board meeting will be held September 18.

Water Bottle Missles

"It was reported that all but five students at the high school are drinking water instead of milk.  They have discovered that they can get more food to eat and still meet the calorie restrictions if they drink water.  Currently, the high school is serving the small size water bottles.  Mr. Larsen indicated that he was willing to try the larger size water bottles beginning this next week.  However, if the students begin to use them as missiles, then the school will have to go back to the smaller size."  Anita Weston, Reporter, Rich Civic Times.

Turns out the kids are squeezing the empty bottles and twisting them until they become effective missles to throw at each other.  Ingenious.  However not being quite sure why this is a school board issue, I have two suggestions.  Parents, teach your children table manners.  Principals, give them paper cups instead.  Editor

Rich County Fair Livestock Winners

 

Winners of 4-H projects at the Rich County Fair

 

Horsmanship

Grand Senior Two Handed – Megan Erickson

Grand Senior - Cami Acree

 

Grand Intermediate – Fallon Johnson

Reserve Intermediate – Jaden Nelson

Grand Intermediate Two Handed – Rachel Wamsley

 

Grand Junior – Rebecca Wamsley

Reserve Junior – Kylen Hardmen

 

Along with these winners Tanner Nelsen, Ellie Johnson, Riley Dean, and Chloe Bell will represent Rich county at the State 4-H horse Shows. Two Handed Show is September 26^th and Individual Judged and Speed events is September 27^th and 28^th at Weber County Golden Spike Events Center

 

Portfolios                                                                          

Grand Junior – Tanner NelsonReserve Junior – Sage Rothlisberger

 

Grand Intermediate – Jaden Nelson

Reserve Intermediate – Fallon Johnson

 

Grand Senior – Reganne Lloyd

Reserve Senior – Jessica Erickson

 

Junior Livestock

Showmanship Winners

 

BEEF

Junior – Champion Sage Rothlisberger

                Reserve Kate Frandsen

 

Intermediate – Champion Kamree Frandsen

                Reserve Jace Rothlisberger

 

Senior – Champion Reganne Lloyd

                Reserve Alyssa Brown

 

SWINE

Junior – Champion Sage Tingey

                Reserve Hanna Rex

 

Intermediate – Champion Machesney Erickson

                Reserve Chloe Bell

 

Senior – Champion Tanner Petersen

                Reserve Abby Whatcott

 

LAMB

Junior – Champion Abby Johnson

                Reserve Sage Tingey

 

Intermediate – Champion Ashley Groll

                Reserve Bentley Johnson

 

Senior – Champion Austin Groll

                Reserve Emma Peart

 

GOAT

Junior – Champion Juley Cornia

                Reserve Jaidyn Groll

 

Intermediate – Champion Ashley Groll

                Reserve Andee Mae Cornia

 

 

Rate of Gain Winners

BEEF – Sage Rothlisberger 3.05 lbs per day

SWINE – Creed Pariera  1.778 lbs per day

LAMB – Erin Ostler 0.828 lbs per day

GOAT – Bricker Butler 0.343 lbs per day

 

Market Animal Winners



Champion Steer Jace Rothlisberger

BEEF


Grand Champion Steer – Jace Rothlisberger

Reserve Champion Steer – Reganne Lloyd

Grand Champion Swine, Abby Whatcott

 

Grand Champion Lamb, Riley Ostler



Grand Champion Goat, Andee Mae Cornia

SWINE

Grand Champion Swine – Abby Whatcott

Reserve Champion Swine – Tabitha Biorn

 

LAMB

Grand Champion Lamb – Riley Ostler

Reserve Champion lamb – Austin Groll

 

GOAT

Grand Champion Goat – Andee Mae Cornia

Reserve Champion Goat – Nuley Cornia

 

Darrell Rothlisberger

USU Rich County Extension

PO Box 8
20 South Main

Randolph, Utah 84064

435-793-2440 ph

435-793-2410 fx

 

Affordable Care Act Seminar by Salt Lake Chamber for Small Business

Depending on whom you believe, the Affordable Care Act is either the greatest thing since sliced bread or the end of civilization as we know it. The simple fact is most people probably don’t have a very strong grasp of the fundamental changes headed their way.


“We actually started implementing the change shortly after the ACA was passed,” says Greg Matis, senior counsel with SelectHealth. “There is a wave of significant changes that are scheduled to take place at the same time on Jan. 1, 2014.”

Matis sat down to discuss the five most fundamental changes coming to health care as the most significant sections of the ACA take effect:

1. Everyone qualifies for coverage

2. Everyone is required to have coverage

3. Some people get financial help

4. Coverage and costs are changing

5. There are new shopping choices

Matis says one of the biggest changes is the shift from a fee-for-service to a fee-for-value model. Essentially it’s incentivizing medical professionals to keep you healthy, not just to treat you when you get sick. He says it’s a shift that has been driven more by the market than by legislation.

“This is a huge shift in the industry,” says Matis. “It’s born from a recognition that our current system is unsustainable, that we need to change how we provide and pay for care.”

To help small businesses better understand the changes related to the ACA, the Salt Lake Chamber and the Utah Small Business Coalition are hosting the 2nd Annual Utah Small Business Summit with a focus on health care changes. That’s coming up Sept. 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Salt Palace
Utah Policy      Read more: Utah Pulse - 5 Changes Coming to Your Health Care 

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