Sunday, April 24, 2022
Commissioner's Corner
I had the privilege on
Saturday to go to the State Republican Convention and represent our county as a
delegate. It was an all-day commitment, and as I sat there with other delegates
from Rich County, I was reminded how much I love our country and our amazing
Constitution. As messy as it can be, I also love the election process and all
it represents. The founders of our nation, at great personal sacrifice, laid a
foundation of freedom and choice that we often take for granted, but that is
actually quite incredible!
We have watched in
shock and sadness in recent months as the horrors of war have unfolded in
Ukraine. We have seen their freedoms and their very lives come under attack. It
has reminded us how fragile liberty can be, and how grateful we should feel to
live in this Land of the Free. There are many challenges in our beloved USA
right now; things that need to be addressed and changed. We can choose anger,
contempt, contention, or even fear. We can rant, and shout, and forget
civility. Or we can choose hope and gratitude, and do small things to make a
difference in our own circles of influence. That is what I desire to continue
to do. It’s an honor to serve each of you as your County Commissioner. I
would appreciate your support in the Primary Election on June 28th.
Please feel free to call, text, or email me anytime at 435-757-8248 or wecox2@gmail.com.
(Photos from our own
Pam Cornia and from KUTV)
Lake Ice and fishing
The ice on Bear Lake has thawed and there is now 100% open water as of Monday
4/18. Boats can be launched at the Utah State Park marina only. The
First Point and Rainbow Cove ramps have ice stacked along the shoreline and the
State Park is working to clear that ice and get the courtesy docks
reinstalled.
We don’t have an
updated on-the-lake fishing report since no one has been able to access the
lake in several weeks due to deteriorated ice and no open water. However,
historically when the lake first opens up after ice cover, fishing is typically
very good. The fish have not seen a lure in nearly a month! Good
spots to try when trolling are from First Point North to the scout camp, along
the delta areas are North and South Eden, parallel to the shoreline at Cisco
Beach and from the state park marina north to Fish Haven Creek. Since the
water is still very cold, troll slowly with flat lines in shallow water 10-25’
deep. Run your lines 150’ or more behind the boat. The fish are easily
spooked by the boats in the shallow water, but will move back into areas after
the boat passes. This can be a very productive method in the early
season.
If you are jigging,
try water depths ranging from 25 to 60 feet deep in the same areas as listed
for trolling. Use a 1/2- to 1-ounce
jig with a tube, twister tail or swim bait tipped with a piece of cisco or
other fish meat. You can also use a 1/2-ounce jigging spoon such as a
Kastmaster or Swedish Pimple. Jig right on the bottom, bumping bottom and
coming up about 12 to 18 inches. Many of the strikes happen when the lure is
falling back to the bottom, so pay attention to your line. If you notice the
lure/line stops sinking, set the hook and hold on!
Reminder: The trout limit is two fish. The fin clip regulation for
cutthroat trout changed in January 2022 and any cutthroat trout can be kept up
to the two fish limit. Lake trout take a long time to reach a large size. While
large lake trout are legal to keep, many anglers are encouraging other anglers
to release them.
--
Scott A. Tolentino,
Fisheries Biologist
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Obituary-Margie (Midge) Riley Loveland
Margie (Midge) Loveland passed away on April 15, 2022 at Logan
Regional hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Margie was born on November 9th 1941, in Evanston Wyoming to
David and Afton Riley.
She married the love of her life, Larry Dan Loveland of Fish
Haven Idaho, on June 3rd 1960 in the Salt Lake City Temple where they were
sealed for time and all eternity.
Survived by five children Kara Lee (David), Mike (Teri), Brent
(Jennifer), Bruce (Natalie), Becki (Kenneth) 18 Grandchildren and 16 Great
Grand Children.
She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints in the St. Charles ward of the Bear Lake Stake.
Margie was a loving wife and enduring mother. She had a wonderful
life filled full of devotion and unwavering service to family and friends.
Service will be held on Thursday April 21st at 2:30 pm at the St
Charles LDS Chapel with a viewing prior to the service from 12:00 – 2:15
Interment was at the Fish Haven, Idaho Cemetery.
Obituary-Curtis J. Nicholls
Curtis J. Nicholls passed away in
Brigham City, Utah, at the Pioneer Care Center on Friday, April 15.
He was born on Sept. 5, 1931, in
Randolph, Utah, to Oscar James and Irene (Brough) Nicholls.
He graduated from South Rich High
School in 1949.
He served his country in the
Korean War. Curtis was raised on a sheep ranch with his brother, Bud and
sister, Norma. He worked most of his life in agriculture and road construction.
He is survived by 15 nieces and
nephews.
He is preceded in death by his
parents and his brothers, Benjamin and Marell “Bud” Nicholls; a sister, Norma
Loveland; and nephew, Mark N. Loveland.
Graveside service with military
honors were held at the Randolph Cemetery on Thursday, April 21, at 11 a.m.
Obituary-Max Fred Jacobson
Max Fred Jacobson
returned home to our Heavenly Father on April 14, 2022. He was born on July 14,
1941 in Bloomington, Idaho to Cyril and Gladys Jacobson who preceded him in
death. He was also preceded in death by his beautiful wife Linda Lee Jones
Jacobson, his brother Kay Jacobson, and his sister Beverly Grunig. He is
survived by his daughter Jan Jacobson Olsen, (spouse of Paul Olsen), his two
granddaughters Zoe and Carli, and his three sisters Norene Elson, Janice
Jensen, and Shirley Billingsly.
Max was a retired schoolteacher who taught for 30
years in the Clark County School District. He started his teaching career at
Cashman Jr High. He transitioned to Chaparral High School where he taught
German and English until his retirement. He was affectionately known as Herr
Jacobson by his students. He also performed contract work for the Clark County
Public Administrators office for more than twenty years. In 1960 Max served a 2
1⁄2 year proselytizing mission in Austria and Germany for the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Max served his country from 1964-1970 as a member
of the Army Reserve. Max was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints. He held many church callings including serving as a Bishop,
a member of the Stake Presidency, an ordinance worker at the Las Vegas Temple
and he served a 15-month Service Mission helping to maintain church buildings
in the area. Those who knew him experienced his strength, kindness, generosity
and loving nature. He loved, supported and inspired many including his
students, neighbors, long-time friends and the church members he served.
A viewing will be held Friday April 22 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Palm East Mortuary located at 7600 South Eastern Ave, Las Vegas,
Nevada, 89123. Funeral Services were held Saturday April 23 at 11:30 at the
LDS chapel located at 875 Rich Perez Jr. Drive Henderson, Nevada 89052, with a
viewing prior to funeral services from 9:30-11:00 am.
The interment will be conducted at the
Bloomington, Idaho cemetery on Monday April 25, 2022 at 2:00pm
Mayor Mike's Annual Beautification Day May
The wind really pushed construction garbage all over town. CONTRACTORS please help clean up.
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