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Sunday, May 17, 2020

COVID 19 affects races and restaurants


Bobbie Bicknell Coray, Reporter
Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah. May 6, 2020. Chris Shurian, owner of Cody’s Restaurant and “Run Bear Lake” told commissioners that they wanted to change the date from June to August for the run because of the COVID 19 shutdowns.  They propose to run into Round Valley.  Commissioner Bill Cox said that they do not allow runners from the middle of August thru September as this  is when the cattle are coming off the hills. The cattle are required to come off of public land at that time.

 In June when they first proposed the run there will be few livestock in the area.  Shurian said he could do the Sweetwater Loop route  August 13-15 which is a week after raspberry days.  They want to be off of the highway.  It will be about the time of the Rich County Rodeo which would be a good entertainment option for the runners. 

Commissioner Cox asked about the restaurant and if they have a plan for  Covid 19 restrictions.  He said that hopefully by August we will have a new normal.  Shurian replied that Cody’s was open Friday, and revenues were 29% higher than last year.  Other restaurants have reported the same numbers but all are less year to date than last year.

 “We may see a higher usage than normal,” Cox said, “because people may not want to vacation out of state.”

Cox said he would be able to get masks for the employees, he said that the county would like to help as much as possible.  Shurian said that would be helpful since everyone has to wear gloves and masks.  Tables will be separated and there will be fewer tables.

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