Eighteen Wheeler Philosophy

Mistaken in Missouri!
By Mel Hansen, The Eighteen Wheeler Philosopher

Long Legs Lenoir is having some maintenance done so the boss put me in ol Orange Crusher for a round to keep $$ in both our pockets. Ol Crusher is a damn nice truck.  The new hire person will love it.

This morning I pulled into a truck stop to work the charlie horses out of my calf muscles whilst walking to the store to buy me a few cream filled doughnuts and a half gallon of milk to wash them down with.

When I came back out to the parking lot I looked for my truck, just like hundreds of times in the past three years...and headed for it whilst chowing down on one of the doughnuts. I’m halfway across the big parking lot, about out of breath, thinking to myself, "Hell almighty! What a dumbass I was for parking way down at the end of the lot!"

I finally get to my truck, pull out my spare key to unlock the door. I put the key in but it won’t turn the lock. "WHAT THE HELL!" I say out loud, and try several more times, jerk on the handle a few times, give it a steady stream of colorful adjectives mixed with a few nouns here and there! All of the sudden the truck starts to rocking and I can hear, "WHAT THE $&@$ IS GOING ON!" coming from inside my truck!

I think to meself, some sumbitch has broken into my truck, and yell out "GET OUT OF MY TRUCK YA SUMBITCH!"

I look up to see this dude pull back the curtain...roll down the window about halfway and yell at me, "THIS IS MY TRUCK DUMBASS AND YOU JUST WOKE ME OUT OF A SOUND SLEEP!"

Immediately I knew what I had done! I came out of the store and looked for Long Legs Lenoir instead of ol Crusher! And since there are hundreds of trucks that look like Lenoir I picked one out in the lot and headed right for it!

The ol boy must’ve recognized the...deer caught in the headlights...look on my face and started laughing! "You have a Maroon colored Freightliner too don’t ya dumbass?" I immediately apologized and told him that I do...I didn’t tell him that I was in a totally different colored truck though this round!

He laughed some more, said he’s done the same thing as I just did, but to get the hell away so he could get back to sleep! I apologized again and spotted ol Crusher less than 25 yards from the entrance of store!  Remembering how lucky I was to find a spot that close to the store so I didn’t have to walk too far!

Maybe it’s time to remove meself from truck driving?  Have my boys prop me up in a corner and throw soft food at me from time to time!

But I always try to pull a positive from a negative!  Walking across the big lot twice, no more charlie horses. And I can still laugh at myself!

A Few Degrees Warmer & It Will Be Summer

Photo by Carol Ann Dyer

Garden City Library Happenings!

A marvelous Food Pantry is now open above the library every Wednesday from 4-6 pm and Tuesdays from 1:30 – 3pm.  Private entrance through the back.  Please come and check it out!  A wonderful variety of groceries to assist our local families!

Senior Services will now be provided at the Library each week on Wednesday from 2 – 4 pm!  Ken and Judy Hull will be available to assist you with your online/internet needs, medical form questions, ordering prescriptions and online ordering, email, smartphone and social media assistance, AND MORE!  They are excited to begin working with our community members and are able to assist with a VARIETY of issues!  Pop in or give us a call!  More info on upcoming classes to come!

May 22^nd at 11 am, “How to Summer with Your Kids,” an interactive program for children and parents provided by “The Family Place” – our final Story Hour event until October.

June 1 from  9 am – 5pm, “Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification” will be held at the Bear Lake Community Health Center

Don’t forget our annual Rummage Sale coming June 28-29^th.  Donations being accepted now at the library.  Please NO mattresses, pillows, TV’s, or items with broken or missing parts.  Thank you for your generosity!

Thank you,

Cathie Rasmussen
Library Director

Garden City Library

PO Box 348

Garden City, UT  84028

Garden City Council reports

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  May 9, 2019.  Council member Pat Argyle said that the park is not going to be completed prior to Raspberry Days.  Sod will be brought in June 1 to finish up most of the grass for the park. 

The stage structure will be in the SE Corner of the park.  It will have a cement base.  The City will get an acoustics expert to make sure what is being built will help people to see and hear the activities on the stage. There will need to be a 30’ gravel road along the south side of the park.  There needs to be a way to bring heavy equipment etc. into the park at various times, so this road will be helpful.  The stage will have a storage area where extra tables, other equipment, and so forth can be put away and not left out in the weather.

In the future there can be lots of entertainment brought to the park that will be enjoyable for everyone.  Several singing groups were mentioned.  It was also noted that family singers would love to entertain and would probably do so free of charge.

The vendors booths are filling up.  Porta Potties are hard to find.  Glen Gilles, Building  Inspector, mentioned that he had been able to find some that the City could rent.  A re-bid needs to be sent out for building the restrooms at Heritage Park.

Council member Howard Pope reported that he still hasn’t been able to go on the trails to see the shape they are in.  Mayor Mike Leonhardt said that he would enjoy going with Pope on the trails and told him to be in touch with him when Pope decides to go.

Pope reported that Richard Monk had reported that the hot tub is not working.  Gillies had gone in and replaced the circuit board.  He noted that this week some other help will be coming to get everything going.  The water aerobics classes are going well.  There are usually 12 – 15 people at those classes.  Monk has also started getting people certified to be lifeguards.  They will probably be short handed again next fall, but it appears there are several interested in summer work. 

Council member Ken Hansen reported on his work with Rhonda Menlove.    Hansen noted that he is unable to get to the library meetings because he works doing the day.  Wednesday afternoon is not a time that he can be there.  Ken has requested that the library board hold their meetings after 5 p.m. in the afternoon, and he would make sure that he would be there.

Currently the library is having problems with areas to place items ready for the rummage sale.  They do have a storage area, but it is full.  If anyone knows of other places where items could be stored, please let the library know.  Also there is a need for an extra dumpster available for the rummage sale.

Menlove said that many items that are turned in are not saleable and requested that people donate items that will sell.  Menlove gave money last year for the storage of items left over from last year.

Mike Leonhardt, Mayor said that UDOT will be putting in two cross walks.  The first will be at the intersection and First West and Logan Road with a flashing light.  The other cross walk will be on 75 North by LaBeau’s.  These two walkways should be in place by Raspberry Days.

The speed limit in Garden City will be changed to 35 MPH.  It was noted that the speed change should go down past the Harbor, and not stop before the cars get to ACE Hardware.  There are turn-ins there as well as the turn onto Third West going toward Logan Road.   On the South, the speed will go back up to 45 MPH just past Buttercup.  The 35 MPH will be in force for four months.  Then, the State will determine what speed would be best.

The City was given $8.3 million to create turning lanes into the KOA, Buttercup, and the Marina.  A four-way Traffic stop light is on their agenda which will operate from April to November.  Then, the city will be back to a four-way stop with flashing signs.  The traffic light, however, won’t be done this year.

The City is going to put in pickleball courts this summer after fixing the City Offices.  The offices are going to be painted and new carpet will be put down. 

It was noted that the LED lights in the town are not successful.  It was suggested that perhaps there would be some other way to work with them.  Electricity to each light would work well but would be expensive.  This item was put on hold.

Garden City Council meeting

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  May 9, 2019.  There was a short public hearing prior to the regular meeting.  The public could discuss two new ordinances—Ordinance #19-15 imposing a one percent municipal transient tax on all accommodations and services, for the Town of Garden City, Rich County, Utah.  They noted that the Ordinance seemed to be in order.

The other Ordinance #19-16 lists regulations for food trucks and their location.  The Public Hearing was closed.

The meeting was called to order and a Council Member roll was taken.  The first item was a presentation of appreciation to Jason and Jill Johnson for their generous donation to the Garden City Library. 

Mayor Leonhardt noted that such a gift is good for the community, it was a very nice donation, and it is very much appreciated.  A small plaque was presented to the Johnsons.

Laurianne Wakefield gave a Chamber of Commerce Report for the Bear Lake Valley Chamber.  She noted that there are 118 members who belong to the Chamber.  The area included in this organization is from Montpelier to Laketown.   

Currently they are creating a new logo and a new web site.  There will be a directory of all members on the web site.  There will be lots of community events and school activities that will also be posted there. 

The Chamber has made maps of the area.  They usually give out about 20,000 plus maps each year.  They have both a winter and a summer version of the maps.  WinterFest (the polar plunge) this past winter was the tenth time people jumped into the lake and had an opportunity to enjoy the Cisco Run.  This past year was the most successful WinterFest ever.

The Chamber is looking into creating another event on Martin Luther King Day.  It will be called Winter Sports Day.  There is the West Bear Lake Marathon that draws quite a few people to the area at that time.  The Chamber would like to also begin a fall event—sometime in October.  They have been considering lanterns on the lake as a possibility. 

She noted that there are generally between 30 and 40 people who attend the monthly meetings.  The Mayor thanked Wakefield and told her that Garden City certainly appreciated the work that the Bear Lake Chamber is doing.

Ordinance #19-08 is an ordinance updating the height definition for buildings.  After a discussion on this matter, it was determined that further work needed to be done.  It was requested that this item be placed on next month’s meeting.

Ordinance #19-13 is an ordinance creating the food truck overlay zone.  There will be two areas where trucks can park.  It will be on both sides of 200 North.  The Council determined that food trucks in an overlay zone can’t use a conditional use permit.  Motion was made and approved.

Ordnance #19-14 is an ordinance adding storage sheds on 300 West at least 300 feet from Third West roadway.  It was decided to leave this ordinance as currently written until the Council members can rewrite the ordinance. 

Ordinance #19-15 is an ordinance imposing a 1% municipal transient tax on all services.  The motion was made and adopted.  

Ordinance #19-16 is an ordinance updating regulations specific for food truck and food truck locations.  Trucks may be moving in and out every week.  Thus, either the mayor or a council member would be allowed to sign their weekly license.  The motion was made and passed.

A tentative budget for the General Fund, Enterprise Fund, SID Fund, Capital Project Fund, and Beach Access Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 was briefly discussed.  Each Council Member was requested to go over the figures so that action can be taken on the budget next month.   The budget shows about two million dollars handled by the City.  When the Water Enterprise is included with the money listed on the budget, the overall amount is about four million.  The motion was made and passed to finalize the budget next month.

The discussion and review of the 2019 Certification of Delinquency of Assessments and Charges for the Buttercup Special Improvement District was held.  It was noted that the County picks up those delinquent problems when they work on taxes.  The city needs to approve and send the delinquency items to the County Treasurer.  The motion was made and passed to take care of this item.  It was noted that this will continue for the next two or three years when all delinquencies will finally be completed.

A request was made to allow rent e-bikes and e-scooters on the bike path.  These devices can go up to 35 MPH.  The bike path is for walking and regular bikes that go at about 10 MPH.  It was decided that the e-scooters and e-bikes should not be allowed on the bike path.  Four wheelers should not be on the bike path either because they are motorized.  In other words, nothing motorized should be on the bike path.  While talking about the bike path, it was suggested that the bike path needs to be cleaned weekly.

The speed limit in Garden City is going to be dropped down to 35 MPH. 

A discussion was held concerning the City’s right-of-way down to the beach in the Real Beach Subdivision.  An individual had put down grass and sprinklers over the City’s right-of-way.   He has also put down pavers and added power.  A letter needs to be written letting him know that the City will not give away any part of the City’s right of way. He has no entitlement to do what he has on the right-of-way.  The City is planning to cover the area with gravel because there is little maintenance needed when using gravel.    This gentleman has taken over the City’s right-of-way.  In fact, one of the City’s  beach accesses goes right through the middle of his home.   Action needs to be taken.

A request was received by the City to sponsor one of the Rich High School Games.  After a short discussion it was decided to give a $500.00 limit for school games—not just one game.   Also, the request was made to sponsor the Rich County Fair and Rodeo.  The Council decided sponsor this event with the same amount as last year which was $700.00.

The motion was made and passed to close the City Town Council Meeting.

Garden City Council Vacancy

PUBLIC   NOTICE

 GARDEN CITY MUNICIPAL OFFICE VACANCY

Notice of Municipal Offices to be appointed during the June 13, 2019 Town Council Meeting. The following is a Town Council vacancy:

·       Town Council Member to serve the remainder of the term June 3, 2019 through December 31, 2019

Candidate filing period for this vacancy will begin May 1, 2019 and end May 30, 2019, during normal office hours. Declaration of Candidacy forms will be accepted until 5:00

p.m.  on May 30, 2019.

Declaration of Candidacy Forms must be filed in person with the Town Recorder at 69 N. Paradise Pkwy, Garden City, UT between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm.

Candidate must meet the following qualifications:

1.                        Be a United States Citizen at the time of filing.

2.                        Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

3.                        Be a legal resident of Garden City for 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the appointment.

4.                        Be a registered voter of the municipality.

5.                        Not be a convicted felon, unless the right to hold elective office has been restored.

Posted this 1st day of May, 2019

New Businesses in Garden City

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  May 9, 2019. Moose Buns requested a license to operate their business in Garden City.  They have a quick service/drive though and walk up restaurant that serves cinnamon rolls and beverages at 220 West 10^th South.  This business is owned by Audell and Bubby Bates.  The motion was made and passed to grant this license.

Chasing Thunder requested a license for a retail store with motorcycle clothing and motorcycle rentals located at 88 South Bear Lake Blvd.  This shop will be on the lake side of Cody’s Restaurant building.  The owner is Myrick L. Robbins.  He noted that he currently has three motorcycles for rent and will have two more soon.  There are two Harleys and one Indian.  He said he has plenty of parking on the east side of that building.  He also noted that he will keep the motorcycles inside his shop so that will not require any additional parking.  The Council requested that enough signage be placed in the area so that people know where to park.  The Council also wanted to make sure  Robbins had insurance to cover problems.  He reported that he did have all the needed insurance and has a web site for booking rentals at this business.  The motion was made and passed to allow Robbins to have a business license.

Legacy Beach Lodging, LLC, requested to conduct a property management Company at 2141 South Bear Lake Blvd.  The owner is Jonathan Lee.  The motion was made and passed to grant Lee a business license.

Pigs & Berries, LLC, requested a license to conduct a seasonal walk-up food service business at 485 North Bear Lake Blvd. (KOA).  The owner of the business is Brenda Sim.  She has been doing this business for the last ten years as an employee of the Moldenhauers.  This summer, they leased the business over to her and allowed her to use the same existing building, so she needs a license. She serves ice cream, shakes, shaved ice, and other snack items.  Approval of the license was made and passed.

Cody’s made a request for two single temporary events permits for beer and wine service on June 8, 2019 and June 29, 2019.  The activity on June 8 is the Bear Lake Marathon.  The race ends at Cody’s.  They have gotten permission from the State Liquor Board to be allowed to serve alcohol on these two occasions.  They needed signatures on the two formal applications from the City to move forward.  The two activities will be held is on the beach side of Cody’s building.  The area will be fenced off.  No children will be allowed in this area.  There will be people at the opening in the fence area checking ID’s.  Food will also be available in this area.  The activity on June 29 is a partial marathon and will be handled the same as the first activity.  Mayor Leonhardt was requested to sign the two consent forms for the city that they had with them.  The Mayor signed the two forms.  The motion was made and passed to allow these two activities to be carried out.

There were four requests for short term rental licenses.  Steve Cox requested two licenses for two condos located in Ideal Beach Resort.  The first is located at 2176 South Bear Lake Blvd. #218.  The other is at the same location #220.  The motion was made and passed.

Todd and Natalie Stevens have a home at 893 Harbor Village Drive #2.  Their manager will be Bear Lake Lodging Company.  The motion was made and passed to give them a license.

Dan Hubrich owns a home at 732 Spruce Drive and needs a short-term rental license.  Bear Lake Lodging Company will be the manager.  The motion was made and passed.

A request was made by Norma Mecham for preliminary approval for phase 1 of Waterdance, a Planned Unit Development located approximately at 185 South 100 West. It was noted that parking spaces were changed to make pulling in and out of the stalls much easier because they put them at an angle instead of 90 degree parking.   A motion to approve the preliminary plan was made as passed.

 

Senior Services at Garden City Library

Senior Services Wednesdays from 2-4 pm. Ken and Judy Hull will be at the Garden City Library to help with your smart phone issues, teach you about email and social media, online ordering and internet help, e-books and audiobooks, as well as assist with directing your Medicare questions, online Rx, doctor forms, ANYTHING you need help with online or with technology, they can help!!! Come in with your questions and lets put them to work today!

 (They are patient and discreet!)

Jeanne Rees Danks 1947 -2019

Lois “Jeanne” Rees Danks
1/15/47 to 5/11/19

Our beloved mother and grandmother has gone to join Dad today.

Lois “Jeanne” Rees Danks was a tuff no bullshit rancher’s daughter. She was a very giving and honest woman. She was never afraid to tell you how she felt. She loved ranching and cows. She was a fantastic quilter, crocheter and knitter.

She served as a volunteer EMT for over ten years. She was born on January 15, 1947 in Evanston, Wyoming. She was raised on the D Bar Ranch in Woodruff, Utah. She graduated High School in 1965 at South Rich High. She attended Utah State University in 1970 and received her a Bachelor of Science Degree. This is where she met Shorty Danks in 1968 and married in 1969.

She received the John H. Henry award for the most outstanding Volunteer EMT in the entire state of Utah in 1986. An award that is only given to one individual per year.

She enjoyed ranching and riding, either punching cows or helping put up hat for many ranchers up and down the Bear River.

She had 2 children, Jeanne Ann and Sud. She spent many a mile hauling them to Swim Lessons, Drill Team competitions or football games.

But her grandchildren were the tops. Amber, Tori, Emily, Linsey, Johnathan, and Matthew. She loved spoiling kids.

Her and dad moved to Kentucky in 1994 to run their beef cattle operation. She was very proud of their cows and was very attentive to their needs. The love of her life, Shorty, preceded her in death in 2016 and she struggled with the loss until her passing.

She is survived by her eldest sister Judy of Salt Lake City, Utah. Her kids Jeanne Ann Carver (William) and Sud (Tracey). 6 grandchildren Amber Hibbert, Tori Trujillo, Emily Danks, Linsey Long, Johnathan Long, and Matthew Long. Along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life service for Jeanne Danks to be held Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the family home and farm. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Kentucky or the American Cancer Society. Summers, Kirby and Sanders Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The Fearless Foodie

                                 

Scott Heiner

During the holidays last winter, I wrote an article about the deeper value of food and its importance to society.  I recently came across an article in the Deseret News with a similar message.  I could try to paraphrase, but the author says it so well that I think I’ll just forward it as is, slightly trimmed down for length.

The Joy of Food

By Kristine Frederickson

Deseret News-Faith Section, 27 March 2019

A number of years ago I was in Prague, Czech Republic. When traveling, I never ask the hotel concierge to recommend a restaurant. They often work with certain eateries and send you to the fancy-dancy places for tourists. No thanks. But ask the bellhop, or the clerk behind the desk, or a local on the street to suggest a great local restaurant and you will rarely be disappointed.

Our hotel receptionist recommended a cellar, family-style restaurant about two blocks from where we were. We descended patterned-tiled stairs and once inside the restaurant, brightly colored, floor-to-ceiling murals of local scenes and costumed Czechs adorned the walls. A local band vigorously played joyful Czech polkas on fiddles, a bagpipe-like instrument, an accordion and with the requisite brass section.

I ordered a scrumptious goulash: beef simmered in a thick sauce of sweet tomatoes slathered in juicy, tender onions, accompanied by a basket of dense, dark bread. My sister, Stacie, and I split a spiced-apple strudel and fruit-filled kolach for dessert.

We shared a long table with some locals and a police group visiting from Germany. Most spoke at least broken English, and as I am able to sufficiently massacre German, we laughed and talked together, sharing lists of places to visit, and stories and pictures of home and families. Everyone was soon swaying, dancing (some onstage with the band), clapping and singing along. I’ve had many memorable eating experiences, but I will never forget that delightful evening.

In 1873, Elder Orson Pratt of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in a sermon on the Resurrection, opined on what heaven would be like. He believed we would enjoy socializing together as we do here, and we will, “no doubt eat and drink in an immortal state, but whether it will be necessary to do this is another question entirely.” He reasoned, “’The Twelve Apostles,’ Jesus said, ‘shall eat and drink at my table, and shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel,’ showing that the Lord will have a table, and that he will have food upon it, and that they will eat and drink at that table. …” (Journal of Discourses, 16:326-337)

My personal, fervent, hope is that we will not only eat and drink but food will contain no calories and both bread and chocolate will be food group staples.

Of course, Elder Pratt’s thoughts, and my hopes, are our own. However, he hits upon something that is important and consequential in mortality. Many wonderful memories are built around kitchen counters where people gather and prepare meals, around tables where family and friends eat and converse together, and around social gatherings where food plays a role — very often enhancing the experience.

I, for one, can’t begin to count the friendships and joyful, loving relationships that have developed and deepened over shared meals, at book groups graced by finger foods, appetizers and desserts and at other food-themed gatherings.

[An] article, "9 Scientifically Proven Reasons to Eat Dinner as a Family" on goodnet.org listed a number of “science-based reasons” that prove “family dinners are important,” but the data can be applied to other social gatherings, including, “Eating meals together strengthens family bonds as it provides … a sense of security and feeling of belonging.” Sharing food together strengthens “emotional and mental health,” intellectual achievement, and helps “reduce the tension and strain from long hours” at work, in or out of the home.

Humans need food to live and they need sociability to thrive. While all things must be done in moderation, eating and socializing included, our loving Father in Heaven has provided us with opportunities to create lasting memories by combining food and friendship in ways that will cement bonds of love and affection and last well beyond mortality.

Kristine Frederickson teaches part time at BYU.  Her views are her own.

I’ve often wondered if they eat food in heaven and I’m encouraged to have the opinion of Elder Pratt that we will do so.  It’s comforting to think our association with loved ones in heaven will continue with food involved.  If I somehow manage to get there, I wonder what they eat.  I do hope the menu includes cheese, mushrooms and nuts, otherwise it wouldn’t be heaven.

Logan Canyon Spring Beauty

Photo by Carol Ann Dyer

Live Music at Bear Lake West

May 11, 2019 – May 26, 2019 all-day

Cooper's Restaurant & Sports Bar

Bear Lake West

554 Lewis Loop Rd #100

Fish Haven, ID 83287

 (208) 945-2222

LEISURE  NIGHT LIFE

Join us on the deck on Summer weekends for Live Music and Outdoor Dining.
May 11th 7:30 p.m. AFV Fighters, May 24-25 8:00 p.m. Kap Brothers, May 26 12:00 noon Scotty Maze

Garden City Planning Commission

Anita Weston, Reporter
Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah. May 1, 2019.  A Public Hearing was held and began at 5 p.m.  There was a short discussion concerning three Ordinance changes.  Ordinance #19-08 dealt with updating the definition of building heights. 
Ordinance #19-13 was discussed creating a food truck overlay zone.  The subject of Ordinance #19-14 covers adding storage sheds on 100 W. as a Conditional Use Permit in the C-3 Zone. The meeting then adjourned.

Regular Planning Commission Meeting

The meeting was called to order and a roll call of the Commission Members was made.  The above ordinances discussed in the public hearing were the first items on the agenda. It was agreed that all buildings in the City be no higher than 35’.    A motion was made and passed accepting the 35’ height covered in Ordinance #19-08.

Ordinance #19-13 had been written after the April Planning Meeting.  It has been gone over by the City Attorney and approved.  It, however, was decided that instead of making a special zone for food trucks, that food trucks obtain a conditional use permit.  The motion was made and carried to allow food trucks to obtain conditional use permits.

Ordinance #19-14 ordinance will be adding storage sheds on 100 W. as a Conditional Use Permit in the C-3 Zone.  It was noted that the shed will be at least 300’ from major roads.  The motion was made and passed.

A discussion dealing with the Preliminary plan for Phase 1 of Waterdance, a Planned Unit Development, located at approximately 185 S. and 100 W. owned by Norman Mecham was held.   It was noted that the parking areas right in front of the new building already in construction needed to be angled by about 60 degrees.  There will be two less parking stalls, but parking will be easier and more efficient than driving straight into the parking stalls.   There will be gravel roads, not asphalt.  The ingress/egress has been decided.  The water meters have been installed and that area dedicated to the City.  The SE corner is where there will be a drain area.  Currently the water is flowing across the road, so there is a need for a culvert in that area.    The motion was made to accept the first phase of Mecham’s PUD.

The parking and architectural standards for a shed at Ephraim’s Restaurant (formerly Jake’s) located at approximately 35 S. Bear Lake Blvd. is being given a new look. The current owner is Joe Weeks.  Parking is not an issue—there is plenty of parking at this location.  A cement pad has been built close to the current building.  It was noted that this pad is 16’ x 28’or 2900 square feet.  The occupancy in the older building needs to be determined.  Weeks noted that the menu will be changed, and they will be serving breakfasts during the summer. 

Parking by the pad, architectural standards need to be followed, and meeting building code on the old building needs to be checked.  The motion to approve the shed was made and passed.

A new Gourmet Hawaiian Cuisine casual restaurant with drive up window will be located at 105 West Logan Road.  It will be called the Aloha Boys.  They are hoping they can open by July 24.  It will be seasonal.  There will be an entry/exist from Logan Road as well as from First West.

The plans and drawings looked good.  It was suggested that the owners get a conditional use permit for this business.  There will be plenty of parking, at least 22 parking stalls.  Architectural standards will be followed.  The motion was made and passed to allow Aloha Boys to operate a restaurant business in Garden City. 

Glen Hatch Thomson 1934- 2019

Glen Hatch Thomson,  84, of Randolph, Utah passed away peacefully from this life  surrounded by his family  May 6, 2019, in Randolph Utah.  He was the

beloved husband of the late Joette Crook Thomson.  Glen was born July 21, 1934 in Randolph Utah.  He was the son of the late Hyrum & Mildred Thomson.

Glen was born and raised in Randolph, graduated from South Rich High in 1952.  He served a LDS Mission in the Gulf States Mission serving in Snyder, Lubbock, Amarillo, and Dumas Texas 1954-1956. upon returning he married Joette Crook in the Logan Temple October 4, 1956.  After returning from their honeymoon, Glen had a draft call to serve in the U.S.  Army, they spent the next 2 years in Frankfurt Germany where their first son was born.

In 1958 Glen started working for the Rich County School District, in Transportation and Maintenance. He retired in 1988 after 30 years.   From 1962-1985 he was the Upper Bear River Water Commissioner, and managed the upper Bear and Woodruff Narrows.  In 1972 he bought his parent's farm, also adding to the ranch by buying neighboring property.

Glen was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints serving faithfully in many callings.  He was also an ordinance worker in the Ogden Temple.  A crowning moment of his life was when all his children and their spouses were able to be in the Ogden temple together celebrating their 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary!

Glen was active in community service, Randolph Land and Livestock, Randolph Irrigation Co, Little Creek Reservoir Company, New Canyon Grazing, Rich County Farm Bureau, and his pride and joy, a member of the American Legion post 52!

Glen overcame many health issues throughout his life, his motto was:  “Get up and get going, you’ll feel better!” and he also found something good in every day!  He made friends easily and loved to share the gospel.

Glen is the proud father of six children, Glen Bradley (Becky) Thomson of Layton, UT.   Detina (Glen) Peel of Mt Pleasant, UT.  Kristeen (Mark) Day of Evanston, WY.  Renae (G. Patrick) Barker of Randolph, UT.  Brent C. (Isabel) Thomson of West Valley City, UT.  H. Bryan (Becky) of Randolph, UT.   22 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral service was on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Randolph L.D.S. Ward Chapel.  Viewing was on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.   Interment with military honors was in the Randolph Cemetery.

Happening at the Garden City Library

Garden City Library Happenings!

A marvelous Food Pantry is now open above the library every Wednesday from 4-6 pm and Tuesdays from 1:30 – 3pm.  Private entrance through the back.  Please come and check it out!  A wonderful variety of groceries for our local families!

Senior Services will now be provided at the Library each week from 2 – 4 pm!  Ken and Judy Hull will be available to assist you with your online/internet needs, medical form questions, ordering prescriptions and online ordering, email, smartphone and social media assistance, AND MORE!  They are excited to begin working with our community members and are able to assist with a VARIETY of issues!  Pop in or give us a call!

May 15 at 11 a.m.

Ninth annual Teddy Bear Picnic at the Garden City Park. Preschoolers bring your favorite stuffed friend, a lunch and a blanket for a story and play time.  (At the library if it rains)

May 22 at 11 a.m. 

“How to Summer with Your Kids,” an interactive event for children and parents provided by “The Family Place” – our final Story Hour event until October.

June 1, 9 a.m. – 5p.m.

“Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification” will be held at the Bear Lake Community Health Center