Philip Eastman 1937 - 2018

Philip V. Eastman – Woodruff, Utah 

With mixed feelings we have to say goodbye to our special husband, father, grandfather, brother and loved one. Philip V. Eastman (80) passed away, due to complications related to Alzheimer's on June 17, 2018. He was surrounded by loved ones. 


Philip "Phil" was born on Aug 3, 1937 in Evanston, WY to William and Melva Hanney Eastman. He was raised on the family ranch in Woodruff, UT. There he learned to hay, ride horses, and milk cows with his brothers and sisters. He loved all sports but his favorites were basketball, football, boxing and rodeo. In high school he was on the basketball team and as he got older he rode bareback in rodeos. 

He worked on construction sites until he was drafted into the U.S. Army. There he spent most of his time in Fort Sill, OK in the missile division and was specially awarded for finding a missile that had been lost during training exercises.  After the army he married Lola Anderton and they were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple. They have been married for 55 years and have four children: Vicki (Mark) Winesburg, Scott (Karla), Darren (Maydi), Chad (Brynn) and 11 grandkids: Derek, Brittany, Haley, Madison, Mikayla, Melinda, Kennedy, Phoenix, Trevor, Lola, and Andrew. Phil retired from the Kemmerer Coal Mine in 1998. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters in law Norma, Sallie, Constance, one brother in law Danny and one granddaughter Annie. 

A viewing was held June 22nd in the Woodruff Chapel from 6 - 8 PM and on June 23 from 9:30 – 10:45 AM with funeral services following. Burial was at the Eastman Cemetery with military honors. 

Cisco’s Sonar

Spring Observations

By Bryce Nielson

Frequently, my mind fills up with things that are interesting, educational, educational or observations that I want to share.  Here are a few.

As a birder, I am always watching for new sightings.  About a month ago I was on the north end of the lake and was looking at a large nest, which many birds have used in the past and I thought I saw a white head.  I dismissed it because I knew bald eagles didn’t nest here.  I was wrong because a few weeks later I observed the two mature (white head) bald eagles feeding chicks.  Apparently, there are no records of bald eagles nesting in the Bear Lake Valley.

Speaking of raptors (hawks/eagles), they typically feed on Uinta Mountain ground squirrels (potguts).  There was a large population last year, but I have only seen a few this spring.  None squashed on the road.  Their numbers may be been reduced by disease which is common.  The birds may have to find something else to eat.

As the Rich County Emergency Manager, I have been involved in CodeRed, an Emergency Alert System which is funded by northern regional Homeland Security funds.  It would be great if everyone, locals or visitors, signed up for emergency notifications.   You can just Google CodeRed to sign up and add the mobile app.  You can also go to the Rich County website, richcountyut.org, and sign up there and look at the other information about the County.

An update on the Bear Lake Watch/USGS monitoring stations in Bear Lake.  They have survived some tough weather and are collecting data.  The data may not be that interesting to you, but it fascinates me.  When we collected water profiles years ago, you had to suspend a water collection bottle at depth intervals and collect samples.  The samples were then preserved and sent to the lab for analysis.  It was labor intensive.  Now, solar powered instruments lower probes through the water column collecting data as they go.  The attached data shows the early development of a thermocline in Bear Lake 1.5 miles off Gus Rich Point.  Data is now being streamed from the USGS website, nmis.waterdata.usgs/nmis/uv?site_no=415411111301601.

    

In The Mountains Around The Lake

Photo by Jennifer Casillas, Garden City

Spotlighting Restrictions

Bobbie Bicknell Coray, Reporter
Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah.  June 6, 2018.   Ben Willoughby, County Attorney, told commissioners that there needed to be an ordinance restricting the use of spotlights while hunting within Rich County.  Sheriff Dale Stacey agreed, saying that they should limit spotlight hunting as much as possible.

State law may be used to hunt coyote, red fox, and raccoon, striped skunk when the county allows it and has some restrictions.  The county may not allow those animals to be spotlighted.  They can be hunted if they are doing agricultural or farm animal damage even if there is a county law against spotlight hunting.  Willoughby thought that the county ordinance written in 1977 was outdated.  Norm Weston said that he had been educated that not having a county ordinance against spotlighting could bring in hunters from all over traipsing on agricultural land and through herds.

This only applies to spotlighting while hunting with a firearm or bow and arrow. it does not prohibit farmers from spotlighting their cattle to protect them. 

  

Any person who is protecting fields or their domestic animals is exempt from the law according to the State Division of Wildlife Resource.  This new ordinance protects animals by state law.  The county can be more restrictive than state law but not less.  Commissioner Bill  Cox said that it needs to be reviewed by hunters and farmers.  He suggested that it should be allowed to protect stored feed.

The Commissioners will take action on it next commission meeting.

Rain Clouds Over The Lake

Photo by Tammy Calder, Calderberry Photography, Garden City

Bear Lake Watch Annual Meeting

Bear Lake Watch

Annual Meeting

June 23rd

4:30 PM

The Reserve Lodge

Fish Haven, Idaho

For details Contact: Claudia 

801-243-8980

blue@bearlakewatch.com

Beach Side Heights Discussed By P&Z

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah. June 6, 2018.  Dan Kurek was sworn into a position on the Planning Commission Board by Sharlene Millard.

Chris Shurian, one of the developers of Water’s Edge Resort, is making plans to begin building the hotel containing the indoor water park.  Since the water in Bear Lake is higher this spring, the indoor water park needs to be eased into the lake.  The Hotel will need to be built taller than the 25 feet written in the Beach Zone Ordinance.  Chris asked that he be allowed to go up to 30 or 35 feet in height.

The hotel footprint is quite large.  Shurian can meet the required setbacks.  The only difficulty will be gaining permission to build the hotel higher.

One of the Commission members suggested that the area be rezoned to the Hotel/Motel Zone.  There is no limit on height in that zone so there would be no problem in going up to the 30-35 feet in height.

It was also suggested a change in the Beach Zone Ordinance to 30 or 35 feet. Another idea suggested was to adjust the ordinance using the angle of the slope or perhaps get a variance allowing a taller building. 

All members of the Commission seemed to be in favor of allowing greater height in this situation.

This item will be placed on next month’s meeting to allow time for the City Council to investigate this issue.

The issue of parking requirements for short-term rentals needs to be addressed.  The City needs to change the number of people per car.  Currently, it is assumed that a car would carry 5 people.  The request was made to change the number to 3.5 individuals per car.

A regular automobile stall should be at least 9 feet by 18 feet.  The suggestion was made that perhaps both occupancy, as well as the number of parking stalls, should both be changed.  Parking issues and/or fewer people should be considered.

Currently, two people are allowed in a short-term rental for every 100 feet of space in the home.  The bathroom and kitchen are eliminated in determining square footage.

The residential building inspector requested that parking stalls be painted or made more visible in determining location and number of stalls.

There are times when occupancy has been determined to be 10-15 individuals, but when the home is advertised, the occupancy is listed as 21 occupants.  These kinds of problems need to be taken care of so there won’t be as many of these types of problems in the future.

There was also a discussion concerning signage on short-term rentals.  Some Council Members didn’t think any signs were needed while others would like detailed information available to all involved.

The next Commission Meeting will be held on June 27.  The Commission will try to come up with some good ideas to make dealing with the short-term rentals easier.

Beloved Teacher Passes

Our loving father, Daryl Fred Nelson passed away at home, June 12, 2018, surrounded by music,
family, Bear Lake, and his devoted wife, Fern. Daryl was born February 18, 1939, in Fish Haven, Idaho the youngest child of Lester and Ila Nelson. In 1953, his family moved to Soda Springs, Idaho where he excelled in sports and met the prettiest girl he had ever seen, Fern Hopkins. They were married December 18, 1957, in the Logan, Utah LDS temple. This union has endured sixty years producing a legacy of love and example for their seven children, forty-four grandchildren, fifty-three great grandchildren with three more on the way. He was a father beyond the bonds of blood to many individuals through the years. 

Daryl loved life and learning, but most of all he loved people. It is no surprise his education was focused on teaching and nurturing the lives of youth; he was young at heart and understood them. Starting with a degree in Science Education from Utah State University he taught in Hagerman and Grace, Idaho where he also coached basketball, track and football. He was a beloved coach. In Hagerman, he had 5 undefeated teams the 3 years he was there and his ballplayers still invite him to their reunions. He loves them like his own children.  In Grace, he inspired the best in his football team and led them to their only undefeated season. In 1969-1971 he took his family to New Zealand where he taught at the church college and played rugby. An adventure and a place he would always treasure.

In 1973 he earned a Master’s degree which led to positions as principal for Soda Springs Elementary, Soda Springs High and Rich High Schools. He was a uniter of people and good at helping others work out differences. These skills were important as he led the consolidation of North Rich High and South Rich High, for a stronger, and more unified Righ High School. A first-generation college graduate, Dad wanted to make education attainable for all in this community. He brought to Rich County the Bridgerland Technology College, and the Utah State University Extension. He also served on the board of the Utah High School Activities Association for several years. His service to his community includes serving as Idaho’s Fifth District Science Representative.

For the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he served in the bishopric, as bishop, in the high council, in youth programs, as a teacher, temple ordinance worker, and as a CES (Church Education System) missionary with his favorite companion in New Zealand. They were also volunteers in Palmyra, NY for a summer with their youngest daughter, Mindy.

His family is his greatest legacy. Raised in love, they are the embodiment of their father and grandfather’s teachings, wisdom and service. He was a surrogate father to many who also benefitted from his love and kindness. Truly his influence has reached thousands, he is a gentle giant of a man.

Daryl is survived by his wife, Fern; son, Brad Nelson; daughter, Darla Pack (David); son, Kurtis Nelson (DeAnn); daughter, Penilee Stevens (Tom); daughter, Lisa Hannemann (Dave); daughter, Moana Kropushek (David); daughter Mindy Nelson; 44 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren; sister, Doris Beins (John); brother-in-law, Loyal Hopkins; brother-in-law, Clifford Hopkins; brother-in-law, Dave Giles; brother-in-law Chris Christman; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceeded in death by his daughter-in-law, Tammy Weston Nelson; parents, Lester and Ila Nelson; sister, Bernice Nelson; brother, Jay Nelson; and his dear nephew, Milton Barker Nelson, who was like a brother to him.

The viewing was  Friday, June 15, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday June 16, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. with funeral services following, at the St. Charles Ward, 75 N Main St, St Charles, ID 83272.