Rich County Fair!

Start: August 12    End: August 17

Annual Events, Rodeos
Website:  https://www.facebook.com/RichCountyFairandRodeo

Rich County Fair Grounds

30 East Church Street
Randolph, United States 84064 + Google Map

Don't overload your cans!

If a family has too much garbage, they can easily buy another can.   From now on, the sanitation department will be following the ordinances that have been written.

You will be fined $1,000
if your garbage looks like this!!

Rich Middle and Elementary Back To School Night

Back To School Night is August 13

North Rich Elementary at 5:00

Rich Middle School at 6:00

Please contact the office if you have any enrollment changes.

Any new students can come to the school August 5 to enroll.

Please bring birth certificates and current immunizations.

Karla Allen
Admin Assistant
NRE/RMS
435-946-3359  X200

Pickleville Philosophy

By Jim Stone
The Pickleville Philosopher

There is so much beauty in the magical outdoors. But even though some things are beautiful, which they are, sometimes a beautiful thing can be a bad thing. 

The brilliant yellow flower it is very pretty but it’s a noxious weed that takes over all the other flowers and feed for Mother Nature’s animals.   Dyers Woad was introduced to Utah in 1932 from England.

I was so blessed to be a Boy Scout leader for 7 years. There is a bounty of  $10 dollars for each bag of Dyers Woad and it is paid by Rich County to youth who will pull up these weeds. The county supplies the bags, so I would take the Boy Scouts on a community outing and we all would learn about Mother Nature and pull out this beautiful flower.  The kids would learn how to work hard but have a reward for doing something that teaches them to be a steward of the outdoors, protecting all of our natural resources.

It’s a wonderful learning experience to be in the outdoors seeing all of the beautiful things that are so prevalent here.

The cool thing is all spending time together cleaning up the outdoors making a better place for the wild things that belong in the outdoors.  So we would pull this noxious weed out of the ground and turn it in to the county, then get paid for our efforts. After working hard all together it was reward time for doing something fun and positive all together.

We took the money and went to get double cheese burgers, fries or onion rings, a drink, or an ice cream shake.  It was a wonderful opportunity to clean up our communities, help wild life and make some money.  Then all go together and talk about what we all saw and did.

Plus get a big reward when we are all together making not only our communities better but having a big reward just for paying attention to things that need to be controlled and be eliminated so that more beautiful things that help all environment can have a better chance to survive.

Raspberry Days

Come celebrate the harvest of our famous Bear Lake Raspberries. Enjoy the weekend with a Parade, Laketown Rodeo, Craft Fair, Live Concerts, 5K Run, Pancake Breakfast, Dances, Golf Tournament, Boat Light Parade and Fireworks! View the 2019 Raspberry Days Brochure. Visit our Facebook Page for more information!


The main Bear Lake Raspberry Days activities are being held at Heritage Park this year. View map and get directions to Heritage Park

SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, July 31st
Miss Berry Princess Contest 5:30 – 7 PM Stage at 50 South & 100 West, Garden City, Utah Application info on Garden City’s website.

Thursday, August 1st
Zumba 8:30 – 9:30 AM – Free Entry
Located on stage at the Craft Fair. Carolina Linkogle will get your body in gear for the day! Come have fun as we dance and get moving! 50 South & 100 West Garden City, Utah

Main Festival and Fair 10 AM – 8 PM
Heritage Park 300 West – No smoking allowed. No pets allowed.

Parade 5:30 (Kids) 6:00 PM (Full)

At 5:30 pm starts the kids’ parade. 6 pm starts the full parade. Theme: “Raspberry Round Up!” Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, Utah.



Raspberry Days Parade Route


Live Concert 7 PM – 8:30 PM Tyke James and The Moss
(The Voice contestant)
Modern and Pop feel featuring covers and original music by one
of Utah’s hottest groups! Free Admission.

Friday, August 2nd
Zumba 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Free Entry
Located on stage at the Craft Fair. Carolina Linkogle will get your body in gear for the day! Come have fun as we dance and get moving! 50 South & 100 West Garden City, Utah

Main Festival and Fair 10 AM – 8 PM
Heritage Park 300 West – No smoking allowed. No pets allowed.

Pie Eating Contest 11 AM-12:00 PM
Presented by Chad’s Raspberry Products. Main Festival Stage
$3 Entry Fee. Three heats with possible championship round. All entries receive a free t-shirt. Prizes for winners.

Live Concert 12 PM – 1:30 PM Saddle Strings
Cowboy music from a band who knows the western way of life.

Live Concert 3 PM – 4:30 PM Tyke James and The Moss
Alternative-Folk-Rock music. Lead singer is Tyke James. Come enjoy some music you will surely want to groove to. Free Admission.

Live Concert 6 PM – 7:30 PM The Naked Waiters
Ukulele/Acoustic paired with vocal harmonization. They are a fun group out of Provo area that have created a large following because of their unique music style. Free Admission

Laketown Rodeo 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM 
Laketown Arena 
Broncs, Bulls, Roping, Mutton Bustin’
Free Calf and Goat chasing for the kids.
Call 435-946-9000 for Mutton Bustin’ sign up and more information. Tickets at Dee’s. Ages 12 & over $8; Ages 4-11 $5; Ages 3 & under Free.

Saturday, August 3rd
5K Fun Run 8 AM
Race starts at Laketown Park
Registration and information at www.runnercard.com

Pancake Breakfast 8 AM – 11 AM
Heritage Park.
Sponsored by the Garden City Fire District. Adults: $7, Kids 12 & under $3.

Golf Scramble 8 AM- 2 PM
Bear Lake West Golf Course (4 miles North of Garden City).
Call 208-945-2744 for Registration. 4 Person Scramble. Shotgun arrangement.

Zumba 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Free Entry
Located on stage at the Craft Fair. Carolina Linkogle will get your body in gear for the day! Come have fun as we dance and get moving! 50 South & 100 West Garden City, Utah.

Main Festival and Fair 10 AM – 6 PM
Heritage Park 300 West – No smoking allowed. No pets
allowed.

Live Concert 12 PM – 1:30 PM The McSwizzles
Talented band that plays current and classic music. Free Admission.

Live Concert 3 PM – 4:30 PM Mama LongLegs
A folk band. Mama LongLegs delivers an alluring blend of music. Free Admission.

Live Concert 3 PM – 4:30 PM Mason Jarr
Country Americana. Come enjoy a great show. Free Admission.

Live Concert 6 PM – 7:30 PM Jaggertown
Country rock mix this show. Free Admission.

Laketown Rodeo 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM 
Laketown Arena
Broncs, Bulls, Roping, Mutton Bustin’. Free Calf and Goat chasing for the kids. Call 435-946-9000 for Mutton Bustin’ sign up and more information. Tickets at Dee’s. Ages 12 & over $8; Ages 4-11 $5; Ages 3 & under Free.

Boat Light Parade; Fireworks 9 PM
Runs between Marina and Ideal Beach. Fireworks approx. 10:00 PM.

Save the date for 2020 August 6,7,8

Summer Sand

Photo by Carol Ann Dyer

Rich County School District Board Meeting

Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

RANDOLPH, Utah.  July 18, 2019.  The Rich County School Board held its regularly scheduled Board meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2019.   During the June Board Meeting, Principal Kip Motta, Rich Middle School, presented a lengthy discussion regarding Policy 314.5 (middle school requirements for graduation, ten and a half credits each year, for a total of thirty-one and a half credits.)    A motion to ratify this policy was passed unanimously by the Board.

Two years ago, the State School Board changed the literacy program, including a very specific template for local school districts to follow.   Unfortunately, the state goals for literacy in Grades 1 and 2 were not met in Rich County.  Due to a lack of improved literacy across the state, the State School Board is allowing the local schools boards to establish more of their own goals.  With only two classrooms for first and second grade students in Rich County, a few students can impact the overall results dramatically. 

Teacher Tara Cornia presented the new literacy plan.   The new plan has been pre-approved by the State Board of Education.  With this new plan, CORE instruction is given to every student.  There will also be small group instruction for students who need a little extra help.  There will be one-on-one intensive instruction for students who are really struggling.  Professional development for teachers will occur in August and again during the school year, with on-site coaching in classroom settings.

There is a new reading curriculum for the 2019/2020 school year for Grades K-3.  The “Into Reading” program will replace the “Journeys” program. The Into Reading program was developed by Millflin-Horcourt.  It is more intensive on phonics.  “Fun-dations” is a phonetics awareness and phonics program that will also be used to help young students learn to read.

Test results from the past three years have been used to determine the percent of growth needed for the state to approve the goals set by our local school board.  Two years ago, the students reached 90% of the literacy goals set by the state.  However, last year’s first graders experienced a decrease in their literacy assessment.  Therefore, the state is requiring Rich County second graders to increase literacy by 8%.  Upcoming first graders will need to increase literacy by 2%.  Third graders have to improve by 11%.  Last year’s third graders did very well, so the incoming third grade class will also be expected to do extremely well.  Kindergarten students are expected to improve 39% because the 2018/2019 kindergarten students reached 100% of the state’s literacy goals.  There is no way to get above 100%.  The formula used by the state would require kindergarten students to reach a goal of 139%.  Since that is impossible, the state admitted that a 100% perfect grade level literacy score would be enough to reach the state goals.  That may be the perfect example of why assessing kids using a draconian formula may not be the best approach.  Every child learns differently and at different speeds.  A “safe harbor” is provided by the state that does not require grade levels to increase if they test at 93% or above.  The state is very focused on getting all students on reading level by 3^rd grade.  English as a second language students are not counted for or against these literacy assessments.

Cornia said that the county has wonderful teachers who truly care about their students and go above and beyond to help their students succeed. Rich County is not unique in having a drop in literacy for 2018/2019 first graders.  This is an issue for many school districts throughout the state.

Thirty eight thousand dollars of state funding is tied to early literacy.  The Rich district must reach the K-3 literacy state goal and one of the four local school district goals.  If the district misses the state growth rate for literacy two years in a row, the State Board will give recommendations and directives.  If the literacy goals are missed three years in a row, the State School Board will take over control of the reading programs from the local school board.

Superintendent Dale Lambourn said we have several volunteers in our younger grades who make a very positive difference.  Cornia recommended that we try to increase the number of trained volunteers for the second and third grade classes.  Principal Motta is attending a National Leadership meeting back East, and is expected to bring back some new and innovative ideas.  A motion to approve the new literacy program as outlined by the State Board of Education passed unanimously.

New Staffing Recommendations:  High School Assistant Volleyball Coach:  Tia Jolley and Burdett Weston have been recommended as assistant volleyball coaches.  (Both coaches have to pass the requirements for State Testing). 

As a point of information, Lucey Morris, RN, from Randolph, will replacement Kerri Pugmire at Bridgerland Technical College.

Rick Limb has been overseeing the new building, grounds, and maintenance, as well as repairing and preparing the existing school buildings and grounds.  The Board recognized Mr. Limb for doing a great job, declaring that he has the respect of everyone who works with him.  The amount of time Mr. Limb has already put in on behalf of our students is amazing!  According to the U.S. Department of Education, the physical environment of school buildings and grounds is a key factor in the overall health and safety of students, staff and visitors.  Studies have shown that student achievement can be affected, either positively or negatively, by the school environment.  We are fortunate to have the expertise and dedication of Mr. Limb.

THE NEXT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 20^TH AT 6:00 p.m.

Benjamin Micheal Peck 1997 - 2019

Our sweet Ben unexpectedly passed away and returned to our Heavenly Father Monday, July 22, 2019.

Ben was born April 17, 1997 to Mike and Kim. Ben was the “baby” of 5 kids and oh how his brothers and sisters adored him, always the center of attention. The most special bond was that of Ben and his older brother Spencer “the little boys.” Ben had the sweetest soul and would light up any room he entered with his eccentric personality, the most contagious laugh and smile and his desire to entertain and make people laugh. He was so full of love. Ben was a deep thinker and always wanted to know the deeper meaning of life. Ben loved to work on anything with a motor and would tear it apart just to challenge himself to put it back together. Ben had most recently been living in Bear Lake, his own special paradise, where he was doing what he loved, building things and pursuing his dream of being a cowboy. Ben was so looking forward to the day he was going to ride that bull and was finally going to get that chance at the Raspberry Days Rodeo. He had one hell of a ride during his short time on earth and will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing and loving him. Our wonderful memories will forever be close to our hearts, until we meet again Bud.

He is survived by his parents Michael Peck and Kimberlie (Rich) Weaver; siblings Zachary (Rachel) Peck, Makaylie (Landon) Brown, Kiersti (Roland) Fiedel, Spencer (Taylor) Peck and stepsiblings Alexandria and Avery Weaver; nieces and nephews Braxten, Gavin, Penelope and River; and many Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins and Friends. Ben is preceded by his Uncle Mike Urrutia and Grandpa Dick Weaver.

Ben’s celebration of life will be held Monday, July 29, 2019, at 11 am at Anderson and Goff Mortuary located at 11859 South 700 East, Draper, UT 84020, with a viewing prior from 10-10:30 am. A viewing will be held Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Anderson and Goff. Interment: Garden City, UT at 3:30 pm.