Local Alisa Peterson to Play Basketball at Wayne State College

Alisa Peterson, daughter of Troy and Tanya Peterson of Garden City, signed a National Letter of Intent on June 24th to play basketball for Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. Alisa played three years of varsity basketball for Rich High School and recently completed her last two years playing for Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, WY. A few of her credible highlights last year were against Little Big Horn College where she scored 12 points and had 17 rebounds, and against Gillette College where she scored 13 points and had 10 rebounds.

Coach Kielsmeier of the Wayne State College Wildcats commented, “We are extremely excited to be adding a player like Alisa! She will bring our program even more versatility by the way she plays on both ends of the floor. Defensively she is strong and physical with good footwork. On the offensive end she can score on the block, but can also step out and be effective from the perimeter. Alisa can also go and get a rebound very aggressively on both ends of the floor.”

Wayne State College finished the 2014-15 season with a 28-6 record, advancing to the NCAA Division II National Tournament for the fifth time in the last six seasons. The 28 wins tied for the second most in a single season and it marked the fifth time in the last six years WSC won at least 20 games in a season. WSC also captured the NSIC (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) regular season title for a second straight season and fourth time in the last five years with an 18-4 league mark. They were ranked 18th in the final USA Today Sports/WBCA Division II Top 25 Women's Basketball Coaches Poll.

Alisa remarked, “I would like to thank Wayne State College and Coach Kielsmeier for the opportunity that I have to play the game that I love at the next level. Over the years, I definitely did not imagine myself going clear to Nebraska to play basketball! Basketball has been one of the biggest parts of my life and it hasn't always been easy at times, but with hard work and dedication, the outcome is always something great. Not only was I working on improving on something that I love, but I gained many friendships and have learned many life lessons and I can't wait to continue building more relationships and learning more lessons as I continue my basketball career at Wayne State.“

Alisa also received other offers and interests from Stony Brook University, Chadron State College, Western New Mexico University, Montana State University (Billings), Presentation College, Western State Colorado University, Northwest Nazarene University, and George Fox University.

Garden City Planning Commission

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  July 1, 2015. A public hearing was held prior to the regular Planning Commission Meeting.  Input from the public was allowed concerning advertising by short term rentals.  The other item dealt with was a conditional use permit application to install a temporary off-premise sign at 595 N. Bear Lake Blvd. promoting Conestoga Ranch’s location and grand opening.

The public hearing was closed and the regular meeting was called to order.  Members of the Planning Commission were informed that the City Council would handle the parking issues involved in the parking ordinance.  It was noted that the members of the Planning Commission were glad that they hadn’t taken any action sooner.  The new business, Crepes and Coffee, was asked to provide ten parking spaces.  If that number of parking spaces had been reduced, Crepes and Coffee would not have been able to handle the numbers of cars and individuals that have been parking there,there was room in the back of the business to accommodate more parking which was needed for the number of customers who were there.  Several had noticed at least 12 to 20 cars parked in that location at a time.  That business would have had a difficult time handling more cars had they only provided five spaces.

Ordinance #15-22 is an ordinance updating the exemptions of height limitations.  It was noted that several items need to be removed from this list.  It was determined that sky lights, towers, theater blocks, and chimneys would not longer be exempt.  They felt that weather vanes, wireless towers, TV antennas, and HVAC units could still be placed on a roof. 

Tom Hedges presented the request from Conestoga Ranch requesting a conditional use permit to install a temporary off-premise sign at 595 North Bear Lake Blvd.  The sign would promote Conestoga Ranch’s location and grand opening.  He acknowledged that permission had been obtained from the owner of the property at that location.  Since the request was for a temporary sign, approval for the sign was given by the Commission with the stipulation that it must be taken down by October 15 of this year.

Ordinance #15-23 is an ordinance combining Residential Estate and Agricultural zones.  It was noted that the minimum number of acres should be changed from five to one.  The title of the ordinance should also contain the word agricultural in the title.  With those changes, the Council passed this ordinance.

Ordinance #14-24, an ordinance stating that short term rentals cannot advertise on their property, was approved by the Council as written.

The Council looked over the zoning map.  There are some pieces of property that are in the Residential Estate area that are land locked.  The Council said they would look further into this issue.

A discussion was held concerning the nuisance ordinance.  It was noted that several people have several vehicles on their property.  It was suggested that if there are more than two cars on the property, all of the vehicles must be currently licensed to be parked there. This would require those vehicles that don’t run or are torn down, would have to be removed from that location or put in drivable condition and licensed.

Jim DeGroot noted that he has been trying for the last three years to have a very hazardous wall located next to WorldMark removed, and he deems this item a dangerous nuisance.  So far all of his requests have been ignored.  He noted that the wall is on private property, but children play there all the time.  The wall has rebar poking out the sides and the top that could blind or kill a child easily as they play on the wall. He noted that items like this should be taken care of and asked that the enforcement officer check into this situation.

Currently the ordinance officer is enforcing the garbage and litter ordinance.  Administrative Court will be held July 2, to allow those receiving tickets can come and talk with the judge.  Any individuals who have been given tickets that don’t appear before the court will be deemed guilty and billed for the amount published on the City’s fee schedule.

2015 Tour Of Utah Race Info

2015 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah Traffic Impacts

Stage 1 presented by Zions Bank
 

Monday, August 3

Start/Finish – Logan, 100 East and Federal Avenue

Race Time Tour of Utah – 9:15 a.m. - 2:30-2:45 p.m.

Race Time Women’s Edition: Criterium Classic – 11 - 12:15 p.m.

A portion of the 2015 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, August 3-9, will pass through or near multiple national forests and state parks this year. Listed here are probable impact areas and timelines for motorists and tour groups who will be using the same roadways as the Tour of Utah in northern Utah.

• The Tour will use sections of US Highway 89 in Utah and Idaho, SR 30 in Utah and East Shore Drive in Idaho during Stage 1. Expect traffic delays and temporary road closures as outlined below:

• near Logan and the Utah State University on Hwy 89 from 9-9:30 a.m. and again between 1:45 - 3:30 p.m.
•  in Garden City along Hwy 89 from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. (race will travel in northbound direction), and again between 12:25 - 1:45 p.m. (race returns from south headed back to Logan)
•  in Fish Haven, Idaho from 10:55 - 11:30 a.m.
•  in St. Charles, Idaho from 11:05 - 11:50 a.m. (race turns off Hwy 89 to N. Beach Road)
•  along Eastshore Road from 11:25 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
•  along Hwy 30 between 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.

• Downtown streets will be impacted for the Women’s Edition: Criterium Classic from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Map available at tourofutah.com.) Top women’s professional and elite cycling teams will race for one hour, 15 minutes on a technical 1.5-mile course that will run counter-clockwise in downtown Logan, starting at North 100 East and Federal Avenue. The women’s race will head southbound on North 100 East, and use sections of Center Street and Boulevard and 300 North.

• The professional men’s teams race two circuits in downtown Logan before the final finish of Stage 1 at North 100 East and Federal Avenue. Streets closed for these loops include sections of 100 North, 200 North, Pioneer Avenue, 200 East, Boulevard, 500 North, 400 North, and 100 East. (Map available at tourofutah.com.)

Special Notice for Motorists

• No passing is permitted by any motor vehicle along the road being used by the professional cyclists or authorized race caravan vehicles. Traffic is allowed to follow behind the race, but only at race speed.

• If you are traveling toward the race (in the opposite direction of the race), the Utah Highway Patrol will control all traffic at certain intersections, treating this as a rolling road closure.

• Without alternate routes, please be patient as some substantial delays may occur.

• A portion of the race routes for the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah pro cycling race will be located partially on the Dixie National Forest and Uintah–Wasatch–Cache National Forest

• For more information and route maps, visit www.tourofutah.com.

Herbert Michael Stone

Herbert Michael Stone June 18, 1943 - June 13, 2015

Herbert Michael Stone passed away unexpectedly June 13, 2015, in Logan, Utah. He was born June 18, 1943, in Logan, Utah, to Earl Crandall Stone and Lois Elizabeth Stone.

Herb was previously married to Diane Christensen Stone and will be lovingly remembered by their two sons, Earl Christopher Stone and James Ryan Stone; their daughter, Susie Stone Fullmer, and her husband, Shawn Fullmer; and their grandson, Luke Fullmer.

He is survived by two sisters, Sue Stone Bateman and Victoria Stone Hamman; and one brother, Earl Crandall Stone Jr. Herb was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Stone Miller.

Herb worked at Low Cost Drugs for many years until its closure, and then went on to open his own successful businesses in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Northern California. He retired to the Bear Lake area in Utah, where he resided until his death.

Herb was a very generous person and helped everyone he came in contact with throughout his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Private services will be held at a later date, according to Herb's wishes.

Musings Of The Muddled Male

By Bob Stevens

The Muddled Male 

A note to anyone who might be reading today’s column.  We have been moving this whole week and I have been lost somewhere in a haze trying to remember which box might contain the miscellaneous cords and connectors needed to make my computer work.  To add to the dilemma I still don’t have an internet connection and am trying to use my beloved iPhone as a hotspot so that I can send this to our beloved editor who cracks a mean whip and suffers no excuses since she manages to edit the paper even while on vacation somewhere in the outback where there is no internet and no electricity. 

She manages to do so only because my friend the professor, to whom our editor is married, has a large cache of gold bars with which he has been able to purchase a satellite channel which allows her to access the internet where ever they might be traveling.  What’s more, he has a stationary bike to which he has attached a large generator to produce the electricity needed by our editor’s high tech equipment.  So with a no excuses boss I went back into my archive and came up with a story (all true of course) which I will share here in hopes that no one remembers they read it in 2010.  If you do, please forgive me.  And if my hotspot doesn’t work then you will just know that I am AWOL without knowing the reason.

EDITOR'S NOTE  The only things true is that 1. He is moving and has no hotspot and 2. I am a mean editor.

Appendages

        Ann, my wife, and I are having another argument.  This one is not a minor disagreement.  It is, in the words of Ann, a matter of life and death.  She thinks it is my fault.  I am claiming that I am just getting old and that causes my addictions to grow and health issues to escalate.

        My addiction is sugar.  My health issue is diabetes.  Ann is claiming that I am in control of the problem.  I am claiming that the problem is in control of me.  It's not my fault that food tastes best when coated with chocolate.  Ann wants me to eat health food which tastes like cardboard since it has no salt, no sugar, no fat, no cholesterol, and, from my perspective, no flavor.

        When Ann orders a scrumptious hamburger she has them hold the salt, hold the dressing, hold the onions, and make certain that there are no French fries unless they have been placed between two paper towels and stomped-on to remove any remnants of the cooking oil that gives them flavor.  She does allow a pickle, if it has been run through the dishwasher to remove salt and sugar, and she will occasionally drink a small glass of unflavored water.

        My idea of a scrumptious burger is to double the dressing, melt on a thick slice of cheddar, ask the cook to pile on a few deep fried onion rings, and fill the plate with curly fries.  Then I wash the whole thing down with a Vanilla shake for that much needed hint of sweet.

        Ann says that I will know that she is right when they start cutting off my appendages because of the lack of circulation in my extremities.  When I expire, she claims, she will be able to save money by burying me in a shoebox since there won't be enough of me left to need any more room.  On top of that she says she will nail a sign to the lid that says, "Don't be sad, he did it to himself."  She is guessing that they will probably have to cut off my nose which will let her use a shallow shoebox made for sandals.

        She can't bully me.  I think I will go sneak a chocolate bar which is obviously a vegetable since it came from a bean.

Conastoga Ranch Opening

Photos by Lauriann Wakefield, Little Starling Photography

Conastoga Ranch had its grand opening to introduce "Glamping" or Glamorous Camping to Bear Lake. Spacious Family Tents Starting From $105/Night.

Vacationing at Bear Lake—the “Caribbean of the Rockies”—is now easier and more exciting than ever. Nestled on 18 private acres in Garden City and overlooking the lake’s famous turquoise waters, Conestoga Ranch is Bear Lake’s first true glamping resort and the perfect base camp for your outdoor adventures. Specially designed to accommodate couples, families and groups, the resort has everything you need for an unforgettable getaway with all the comforts of home.

Conestoga Ranch • 844-Go-Glamp (844-464-5267) • 400 W 300 N Garden City, UT • info@conestogaranch.com

 

Catholic Church Information

Rich County has many visitors in the summer who visit local Churches, but they might like to know that the closest Catholic Church is in Montpelier, Idaho about 35 miles from Garden City and is a friendly place to worship.

Sunday Mass is 11:00 a.m.

 

The church building is a small, steel-sided,  simple edifice. The only embellishments are a simple large cross on the front of the building and a skeletal tubular bell tower  at the building's southwest corner


Archdiocese: Portland

Diocese: Boise

Address/Location:
270 N 8th Street
Montpelier, Idaho
83254

Bountiful Baskets Temporarily Suspended

Due to local management problems,  Bountiful Baskets in Garden City has been temporarily suspended.  Several local users are pursuing requirements placed on managing a basket site and hope to have the local site back up as soon as possible.  However they believe that it may not start up again until August.

They will notify via socia media, Post Office bulletin board, and word of mouth as soon as we can begin ordering.

If anyone would like to place an order in Randolph and need someone to pick it up for you, congtact Dawn at 801 703 5071.

Happy Fourth Of July Weekend

Photo by Elvira Luzack

Rich County Management Plan

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

RANDOLPH, Utah.  July 1, 2015. Brian Carver from Bear River Association of Governments reported that all counties in the State of Utah are being required to create a County Management Plan.  This plan will then become part of the County’s General Plan.  The state legislature set aside $50,000 for each county to begin getting this plan in place.  The Utah Association of Counties is trying to raise some additional funds to assist counties with this plan. 

Some counties in the State have already started this project.  The plan will be similar to the State Plan.  These completed plans can be used to help other counties move forward.  Having such a plan will make it possible for counties to have greater input into Federal land decisions.  According to the Federal Plan, the federal government must consider all state and county decisions.  There needs to be consistency among these various levels of government—federal, state, and county.  Currently, County General Plans have not had the level of detail that would allow for local and state input into the federal decisions.  More data is needed, particularly at the county Level.

Brian Carver noted that he will be willing to help in any way he can to make sure the project moves forward.  The deadline is July 1, 2016—not much time for the size of the project.  There are some specific areas that need to be included such as air, water, and energy.  Each county will need to identify the various areas in the county where specific activities take place such as grazing and so forth.  The state has made five consultants available to the counties to assist with this project as well.

Economic Development Grant and Trail Brochure

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

RANDOLPH, Utah. July 1, 2015.  Mitch Poulsen had written a letter in support of applying for a grant referred to as the Bear Grant for commissioners to sign.  He noted that there is $13,400 available to be used in Rich County from the Utah Economic Development Agency.  It can be used to help businesses have more resources available to them.  As businesses are helped, their support of the program increases.  Attitudes toward the program and business in general become more favorable.  The Commissioners were requested to sign the letter so that Mitch could receive these funds to help him in working with local businesses.

Mitch then presented a map to the Commissioners suggesting that it be used in creating a brochure to hand out to individuals desiring to use the trails in the area.  Commissioner Tom noted that too many of the trails cross private lands.  He suggested that trails on private land be removed from the map.  After a short discussion, it was decided to color the sections of trails that cross over private land be noted in a different color.  This would allow people to see where the trails are available, where private property is located, and how future plans for these trails is being considered.  Before many of the trails can be completed, a signed easement from the property owner will, of course, be required.

Summer Lake

Photo by Suzanne Godfrey

Small Section of Gus Rich Road To Be Paved

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah.  July 1, 2015, Braken Atkinson representing DeLoy Hansen made a request that Hansen be allowed to pave the Gus Rich Road.  LeGrand Johnson will be the contractor.  They are planning on a 4” layer of asphalt compacted to 3”.  Everything is in place and the request was made to get this road completed before fall. 

The County plows that road in the winter.  A MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) needs to be written to clarify who will be responsible for what.  There is a small area between the State road and where Hansen will be putting down asphalt.  The Commissioners asked Atkinson to find out how much that small section will cost and make arrangements with LeGrand Johnson for it to be completed at the same time.  The County will pay for that section. 

The Commissioners noted that they are not exactly sure where the line between Garden City and the County runs in that area.  Garden City needs to be contacted to make sure the County is not encroaching on Garden City.  Atkinson said he would take care of that as well.

Utah Counties Conservation Convention

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

RANDOLPH, Utah. July 1, 2015, Braken Henderson reported that the Utah Counties Conservation Convention was successful, and he wanted to thank the Commissioners for their financial support as well allowing the Convention to be held in Rich County. 

The first day of the convention was mainly meetings.  The second day, buses were provided to the attendees to tour Rich County.  They were taken to a fish trap on Swan Creek.   Scot Tolentino,  fish biologist, gave them an interesting tour of this facility and explained how important this adds to the Conservation District of the State of Utah.  The group was taken all the way around the lake as well traveling through Meadowville and Round Valley.  They enjoyed the pumping station on the north end of the lake, and visited the Willis Ranch.

There were approximately 100 individuals in attendance and it was deemed to be a very successful Convention.  Once again, the Commissioners were thanked for their help and support.

GRAMA and Sanitation Ordinances Updated

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

RANDOLPH, Utah.  July 1, 2015.  The County Attorney presented to the Commissioners two updated ordinances—The Rich County Records Access and Management Ordinance and the Sanitation Ordinance.  Both of these ordinances have been in place for many years and needed to be revised and updated to meet current needs.

The GRAMA (The Government Records Access Management Act) ordinance is concerned with public access to County Records.  There are always periodic requests for information held by the County.  State laws and statutes have changed greatly in the last several years so that the County ordinance is no longer in compliance.   Most of the records are public.  However, there are three other types of records that require evaluation to determine if they should be released and to whom the information can be made available.  These records are called private, controlled, and protected.  The attorney has updated this ordinance so that it is easy to understand and compliant with state law.  The Commissioners accepted the updated ordinance.

The sanitation ordinance required some updates as well.  It was determined that six feet between cans would make pickup easier.  The various types and sizes of containers are defined.  Individuals who want to haul garbage for someone else must obtain a permit from the County to do so.

Keeping property clean is the responsibility of the owner of that property.  If land owners are in violation, notice must be given with a reasonable time limit to fix the problem.  This becomes a misdemeanor if not taken care of.

There are certain items that cannot be picked up by the garbage trucks.  Hazardous materials, building materials, rocks, metal items, dirt, trees, auto batteries, appliances, and so forth damage the compactors on the trucks.  Compactors are very expensive and easily damaged thus these types of items should be taken directly to the dump.

The black cans should not be placed under trees, they should be placed with the arrow facing the street, six feet apart in a straight line, and two feet off the roadway.  They should put in position no later than 7 a.m.  During the winter, people should allow for snow removal prior to putting the cans out.  Access roads should be kept clear of cars and other items.  The Commissioners accepted the updated sanitation ordinance.

Sheriff Report

RICH COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

June, 2015

Anita Weston, Reporting

Total Incident Report
Nature of Incident	Total Incidents
Agency Assistance	13
Aircraft Problem	1
Alarm	9
Animal Problem	8
Assault	1
Citizen Assist	18
Citizen Dispute	1
Civil Process	6
Criminal History	16
Dead Body	1
Controlled Substance Problem	1
DUI Alcohol or Drugs	2
Finger Prints	2
Fire	3
Found Property	3
Harassment	1
Lockout	1
Medical Emergency	12
Missing Person	1
Traffic Accident with Damage	9
Traffic Accident with Injuries	2
Property Damage, Not Vandalism	1
Search and Rescue	1
Sovereign Lands	5
Suspicious Person, Circumstance	1
Theft	5
Traffic Hazard	4
Traffic Violation	1
Vandalism	1
VIN Serial Number Inspection	5
Welfare Check	4
TOTAL	150

  

TOTAL INCIDENT REPORT BY LOCATION
Location	Total Incidents
Garden City	84
Laketown	19
Out of County	1
Randolph	34
Woodruff	12
TOTAL	150

  

INCIDENT REPORT BY LOCATION—GARDEN CITY
Nature of Incident	Total Incidents
Agency Assistance	7
Aircraft Problem	1
Alarm	6
Animal Problem	5
Assault	1
Citizen Assist	13
Citizen Dispute	1
Controlled Substance Problem	1
DUI Alcohol or Drugs	1
Fire	3
Found Property	3
Harassment	1
Medical Emergency	14
Missing Person	1
Traffic Accident with Damage	7
Traffic Accident with Injuries	1
Property Damage, Not Vandalism	1
Search and Rescue	1
Sovereign Lands	3
Suspicious Person, Circumstance	1
Theft	3
Traffic Hazard	2
Traffic Violation	1
VIN Serial Number Inspection	4
Welfare Check	2
TOTAL	84

  

INCIDENT REPORT BY LOCATION—LAKETOWN
Nature of Incident	Total Incidents
Agency Assistance	3
Alarm	3
Animal Problem	1
Citizen Assist	3
Civil Process	1
Dead Body	1
Medical Emergency	2
Sovereign Lands	2
Traffic Hazard	1
VIN Serial Number Inspection	1
Welfare Check	1
TOTAL	19

  

INCIDENT REPORT BY LOCATION—OUT OF COUNTY
Nature of Incident	Total Incidents
Animal Problem	1
TOTAL	1

  

INCIDENT REPORT BY LOCATION--RANDOLPH
Nature of Incident	Total Incidents
Animal Problem	1
Civil Process	2
Criminal History	16
DUI Alcohol or Drugs	1
Finger Prints	1
Medical Emergency	6
Theft	1
Traffic Hazard	1
Welfare Check	1
TOTAL	34

  

INCIDENT REPORT BY LOCATION—WOODRUFF
Nature of Incident	Total Incidents
Citizen Assist	2
Civil Process	3
Lockout	1
Medical Emergency	1
Traffic Accident with Damage	2
Traffice Accident with Injuries	1
Theft	1
Vandalism	1
TOTAL	12

  

TOTAL TRAFFIC CITATION REPORT
Location	Citations	Violations
Garden City	10	10
Laketown	6	6
Randolph	3	3
Woodruff	7	7
TOTALS	26	26

  

TOTAL TRAFFIC CITATION REPORT BY VIOLATION
Description	Total
Operating Vehicle Without Insurance	1
No Proof of Insurance	1
Seat Belt Violation	1
Speeding	22
Drive on Denied License	1
TOTAL	26

  

TOTAL TRAFFIC WARNING REPORT
Location	Warnings	Violations
Garden City	9	9
Laketown	7	7
Randolph	2	2
Woodruff	3	3
TOTAL	21	21

TOTAL TRAFFIC WARNING REPORT BY VIOLATION
Description	Total
Sovereign Lands Use Violation	1
Speeding	18
Parking Below High Water Mark	2
TOTAL	21