Paint small rocks and scatter them by the strawberries. The birds might go elsewhere!
Monday, June 6, 2022
Do the birds eat your strawberries?
Paint small rocks and scatter them by the strawberries. The birds might go elsewhere!
Bear Lake Trifecta-3 marathons 3 days
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June 9, 10, & 11
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Sunday, June 5, 2022
Geo Peart for County Commissioner
The focus is not me. It's all the people in the valleys below. You, the people who live, work, and raise your families here in Rich County. You are the important ones in this campaign. You are the people I intend to work with, listen to, fight for, and represent on the Board of Commissioners. This isn't a one man show. This election is about giving voice to all of you in the county. It's time for fresh ideas, fresh eyes to see, and fresh ears to hear. I appreciate your support and votes.
Commissioner's Corner by Bill Cox
I have always had a great love and respect for the Senior Citizens of Rich County. They are the foundation of our families and of this county. I have been actively involved in the Senior Program for many years.
The program for the older citizens in our county is a stand-alone program that is funded through the Older Americans Act, which is a federal program that provides services for aging adults. It is funded through a contract with the Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG). The county then matches a percentage of these federal dollars to fund the services that are provided by the county Senior Citizen Program. Some of the services provided include on-site meals at the center, home-delivered meals, transportation to the center, and also services outside and inside the county. Seniors also have the opportunity to receive immunizations, and nutrition and Medicare counseling. Since the Covid pandemic, meal delivery services have been increased to insure all seniors have the opportunity to receive warm meals. We appreciate those who work so hard to provide delicious meals, and timely delivery to our older citizens throughout the county. I can’t thank them enough for their hard work!
Over 150 seniors in the county received services through the program last year. As the population of “Baby Boomers” who will utilize aging services is predicted to double in our country by 2030, expanded resources will undoubtedly be needed. I participate every year in the lobbying efforts of the State Legislature for increased funding for our programs throughout the Bear River area, and will continue these efforts. One of the best things about Rich County is how we love and cherish the older people who live here. I feel it’s important that we continue to make this a priority.
Help pull out, stamp out, or cut off dyer's woad in Rich County
Get your bag at 150 So. (Bess Huefner's) and fill it with woad. It is worth $10 a bag when full.
Dyer's woad is native to Russia, and was introduced as a crop in 18th-Century England for the extraction of a blue dye from its leaves. Dyers woad was introduced to Utah from Ireland in 1910, as a contaminant in alfalfa seed. The state of Utah has lost millions of dollars in crop damage and loss of wildlife habitat. Tens of thousands of acres in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming are infested with this perennial.
Dyer’s
woad often grows on dry, coarse-textured, rocky soils. It is capable of
invading both undisturbed and disturbed sites, such as roadsides, railroad
right-of-ways, fields, pastures, grain and alfalfa fields, forests, and
rangeland, especially big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) communities. Dyer’s woad is highly competitive, often
completely dominating a site. It spreads rapidly once established.
In France in 1598, King Henry IV favored woad producers by banning the
import of indigo, and in 1609 decreed that anyone using the dye would be
executed.— Brandon Tensley, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Nov. 2020
A film crew works on the set of "The Legendary Bear Lake Monster."
A film crew works on
the set of "The Legendary Bear Lake Monster."
Photo courtesy of Brandon Smith
Swimming in the vast blue waters of Bear Lake,
one can’t help but think of what creatures lurk beneath. For more than 100
years, the mystique has served to horrify children, excite divers and intrigue
folklorists with the possibility of a creature who wanders the lake’s depths —
the famed Bear Lake Monster.
And now, the mysterious creature is at the
center of a film currently being produced.
Brandon Smith — the writer, director, and a
producer of “The Legendary Bear Lake Monster” — thinks speculating on the legendary
beast can be enchanting.Auto“Whether or not the monster exists is
certainly up for debate,” Smith said. “All I know is there is magic in
believing.”
The first recorded mention of the Bear Lake
Monster dates back to 1868 when Joseph Rich, settler and son of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint leader Charles C. Rich, sent an article about
the creature to the Deseret News for publication. The letter said multiple
settlers had reported sightings of a strange beast in Bear Lake and explained
Native Americans in the area had traditions involving a mysterious lake
creature.
According to the book, “The Legend of the Bear
Lake Monster,” in the Utah State University archives, settlers in northern Utah
noticed members of the Shoshone tribe avoiding Bear Lake as much as possible
and becoming concerned when settlers swam or boated in the lake. After settlers
asked the Shoshone the reason for their worry, they recounted a story told by
their ancestors. As the legend goes, a woman and her love were forbidden to be
with one another and consequentially decided to run away together. As they were
being chased by their fellow tribe-members, however, the couple jumped into the
lake and were changed into two snake-like creatures.
Though Rich himself eventually said his statements
about the Bear Lake Monster were false in 1894, many alleged eyewitnesses stood
by their testimonies of the creature.
Several others have also claimed sightings of
the monster over the years, the most recent documented case taking place in
2002.
According to Smith, those who watch the film
should keep their minds open to the possibility of the Bear Lake Monster’s
existence.
“Just like most great cinematic experiences,
viewers have to open themselves to belief,” Smith said. “If we’ve done our job
right, audiences will walk away with a taste of the magic of Bear Lake and a
belief in a world in which the legendary monster exists.”
Smith said the filmmakers hope to release the
movie next summer.
Grace Hallows, an actress playing the role of
Penelope in the movie, said she has been in the film industry for most of her
life and she’s excited to be involved with the project.
“This really is a movie that is different from
so many other Utah movies,” Hallows said. “The action adventure feel makes it
so interesting.”
A trailer for the film is currently available
on YouTube and at bearlakemonstermovie.com.
“Anyone who visits the lake can attest to the
palpable magic,” Smith said regarding his inspiration for the film. “Among
beautiful surroundings, special times with loved ones and sea creature folklore
to boot. That’s a recipe for a great story.”
Rich Middle School
Rich Middle School
Third Trimester Honor Roll
2022 - 2023
6th Grade
Jack
Bjoralt*
Quincee
Call
Irie
Carlisle
Nathan
Carver
Vallen Cornia
Kira Hoffman
Dax Jolley
Jackson
Jolley
Wyatt O’Mealy
Christian
Rees
Jordynn
Rees
Hazelle
Scott
Ryann
Smoot
Cori
Stacey
Zaxton
Stocking
Emmary
Thornock*
Scott
Wakefield
Norman
Weston
Chris
Winter
Bridger
Wirthlin
Alyssa
Allen*
Kaell
Argyle
Conrad
Carrillo
Stetson
Douglas
AemonEarl
Addison
Huffaker
Jasper
Johnson*
Jaylin
Lutz*
Laci
McKinnon
Dottie Morse
Bode
O’Mealy*
Hudson
Parry*
Braylyn
Pugmire*
Taggart
Stuart
Lyda
Taylor*
Chris
Wahlberg
Marley
walker
Sarah
Wamsley
Molly
Weston*
Tess Cornia
Brookell Crompton
Easton Eborn
Carly England*
Karter Groll
Jett Holmes
Boston Jolley*
Ridge Lundgren
Madi Moldenhauer
Kade Nelson
Tyla Pugmire
Madison Robinson
Carter Scott
Paige Smith
Ashlyn Stevens
Morgan Ward
Dylan Wasden
Aiden Weston
Avery Weston
Isabella Wheeler
4-H News
4-H
Contest Winners:
Thank
you so much for your willingness to share your talents and compete in our Rich
County 4-H Contests.
The
results of the contests were as follows:
Favorite
Foods Contest:
Intermediate
Division – Hazel Wilson – blue ribbon & 1st place
4-H
Demonstrations:
Junior
Division – EmmaLee Casillas – blue ribbon & 1st place
Carson Nelson – blue ribbon
Intermediate
Division – Hazel Wilson – blue ribbon & 1st place
Kade Nelson – blue ribbon
Dominique Casillas – blue ribbon
Senior
Division – Tanner Nelson – blue ribbon & 1st place
Garden City Planning & Zoning
Garden City
Planning & Zoning notes for June 1, 2022
You can find
the agendas and engineers drawings on PMN (Public Meeting Notices) so you can
be more informed.
A public
meeting was held at 5:00 and people could ask questions and voice their opinion
about developments and ordinances in the City.
#1.The
Regular meeting commenced at 5:20. Minutes read, and approved after a few
corrections.
#2.
Parrotdise discussion. They will have a sidewalk and off road parking. This was
approved with the condition that the City needed a letter from UDOT allowing
access to SR 30.
#3. John
Nelson – much discussion on weather his storage building fit in the RR
designation or would it be better under the C 1 option. Under RR there was a
list of uses and one is storage. He has come to the City with several ideas.
One was an uncovered parking lot for oversized vehicles and was denied. Another
was the covered storage with several townhomes, but people did not want cars
crossing the bike path and John acquiesced. It is now the covered storage that
covers 5 acres and only has an office on 3rd West. The roof will be
steel unless there is a better way to let the snow slide off. The sides will
have a parapet to keep the snow off the neighbor’s property. The vehicles will
only go in and out through the West side. There will not be a wash station. The
motion was approved upon condition that the City Council approve the changes.
(John also had a rebuttal for those who thought he was an outsider coming to
Garden City to build and leave. He told the group that his family was from Fish
Haven and his wife’s family from Bloomington).
#4. PRUD
conceptual for Park Place (west of Heritage Park) presented by Adam of
Goldcrest Homes. Discussion was held on short-term rentals, a future road on
500 West, trails, dumpsters, and working with the neighbors. The conceptual was
approved.
#5.
Discussion on Phase 2 of Elk’s Ridge by Lance Anderson from Dream developers.
notes for June 1, 2022
You can find
the agendas and engineers drawings on PMN (Public Meeting Notices) so you can
be more informed.
A public
meeting was held at 5:00 and people could ask questions and voice their opinion
about developments and ordinances in the City.
#1.The
Regular meeting commenced at 5:20. Minutes read, and approved after a few
corrections.
#2.
Parrotdise discussion. They will have a sidewalk and off road parking. This was
approved with the condition that the City needed a letter from UDOT allowing
access to SR 30.
#3. John
Nelson – much discussion on weather his storage building fit in the RR
designation or would it be better under the C 1 option. Under RR there was a
list of uses and one is storage. He has come to the City with several ideas.
One was an uncovered parking lot for oversized vehicles and was denied. Another
was the covered storage with several townhomes, but people did not want cars
crossing the bike path and John acquiesced. It is now the covered storage that
covers 5 acres and only has an office on 3rd West. The roof will be
steel unless there is a better way to let the snow slide off. The sides will
have a parapet to keep the snow off the neighbor’s property. The vehicles will
only go in and out through the West side. There will not be a wash station. The
motion was approved upon condition that the City Council approve the changes.
(John also had a rebuttal for those who thought he was an outsider coming to
Garden City to build and leave. He told the group that his family was from Fish
Haven and his wife’s family from Bloomington).
#4. PRUD
conceptual for Park Place (west of Heritage Park) presented by Adam of
Goldcrest Homes. Discussion was held on short-term rentals, a future road on
500 West, trails, dumpsters, and working with the neighbors. The conceptual was
approved.
#5.
Discussion on Phase 2 of Elk’s Ridge by Lance Anderson from Dream developers.
RICH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
RICH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 1, 2022
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
10:00 Carol Vigil / Road in Sweetwater Trailer Park
10:30 Wes Thompson / Boat Safety / Wind Warning System
11:00 Nate Parry / Business License / Bear Lake Golf Course
11:30 Alberto Olavarrieta / Shooting Range near Garden City
12:00 Lunch Break
1:00 Kim Wilson / County Assessor / Personal Property
2:00 Commission
Business
Approve Minutes
Approve Expenditure
Executive Session if Needed
Other
and Old Business
4,496 boats inspected for quagga mussels during Memorial Day weekend
May 31, 2022
4,496 boats inspected for quagga mussels during Memorial Day weekend
SALT LAKE CITY — Law enforcement officers and
technicians with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and other agencies had
a busy holiday weekend working to inspect and decontaminate boats across the
state. Their efforts focused on preventing the invasive quagga mussels in Lake
Powell from spreading to other Utah waterbodies.
Statewide, Aquatic Invasive Species technicians
with the DWR, Utah State Parks, Arizona Game and Fish Department and the
National Park Service inspected 4,496 boats and performed 46 decontaminations
from Friday to Monday. Of those total numbers, 1,688 of the boat inspections
and 31 of the decontaminations took place at inspection stations in the Lake
Powell area.
During the 2021 Memorial Day weekend, 11,403 inspections were performed statewide, and 171 boats were decontaminated.
Statewide, DWR conservation officers issued four citations for violations of Utah laws established to prevent the spread of invasive mussels. The majority of the violations were due to boaters and others with watercraft not stopping at an inspection station.
“We want to remind boaters that all watercraft leaving Lake Powell require an exit inspection during the inspection station’s hours of operation,” DWR Aquatic Invasive Species Lt. Bruce Johnson said. “‘Watercraft’ includes kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and inflatable rafts. It is important to remember that inspections are not the same as decontaminations. After a watercraft is inspected, it must still be decontaminated before relaunching at another waterbody. If a decontamination can’t be performed, the watercraft must wait the required dry time before launching again. Always be sure to clean, drain and dry your watercraft. It will save you a lot of time when you are on your way to boat our great waters in Utah.”
There are over 40 inspection stations located at
various waterbody boat ramps, along highways and at Port of Entry stations
throughout Utah. Visit the Utah Department of Natural Resources website for a
list of all the decontamination stations around the state. Visit the STD of the Sea website for further information regarding boater requirements.
● They plug water lines, even lines that are
large in diameter.
● If they get into water delivery systems in
Utah, it will cost millions of dollars annually to
remove them and keep the pipes free, which can
result in higher utility bills.
● They remove plankton from the water, which
hurts fish species in Utah.
● Mussels get into your boat’s engine cooling
system. Once they do, they’ll foul the
system and damage the engine.
● When mussels die in large numbers, they stink
and the sharp shells of dead mussels also cut your feet as you walk along the
beaches.
Fish for free in Utah on June 11
SALT LAKE CITY — If you’d like to catch a fish in Utah’s beautiful outdoors but you don’t have a fishing license, Free Fishing Day is the perfect opportunity to give it a try.
Free Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, June 11, and allows anyone to fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license. It makes for a great family activity and is the perfect time to get outdoors and introduce your kids to fishing (or your neighbors and friends)! It’s an ideal day not only for beginning anglers to give fishing a try, but is also a fun time for experienced anglers too.
“Because you don’t need a license to fish that day, it’s the perfect time to take someone with you and introduce them to this fun sport,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger said. “Early June is one of the best times to fish in Utah. All of the fish in the state, both warm water and cold water species, are active and willing to bite this time of the year. And with the ongoing drought, it will be better to go fishing earlier in the summer when water temperatures aren’t quite as high and water levels in some areas aren’t too low.”
If you are taking
someone fishing for their first time, you can commemorate their first catch
with a fun DWR
certificate. You can print out the
certificate at home and fill in the details to document the occasion.
Garden City Fire District
Garden City Fire
District Board Meeting, Wednesday June 1st, 2022
Leonard O’Reilly,
Reporter
Rich Civic Times
Chairman Randall Knight and three board members were in attendance.
Chief Wahlberg reported that all the interior construction is basically done. Now that good weather is finally here, the exterior painting is to be accomplished and a contract is to be awarded.
There was a discussion of many internal matters. And the inspection fees were deliberated. For the time being, $40 will be in effect covering the initial visit and verification visit. However, there will be further deliberation concerning a charge for a third return trip.
The responses for the
month were:
3 - Fire
Calls
2 - Fire Alarms
10 - Medicals
1 - Carbon
Monoxide
2 - Inspections
25- Short Term Rentals
Obituary-Kay Darrell Smith
Kay Darrell Smith passed away peacefully after a long and full life on May 23, 2022.
Kay was born June 26, 1935 in Fish Haven (Bear Lake), Idaho to Rosella Calder Smith and Elmer Hyrum Smith. Kay and his twin brother Kent were a great surprise to the whole town, but a welcome one. He loved growing up in the Bear Lake Valley. Kay attended Utah State University where he graduated with a BS and an MS in Electrical Engineering. He met Jacqueline Nielsen at Utah State. They were married on November 26, 1958 in the Logan Utah Temple.
Kay always counted his greatest
accomplishments as convincing Jaci to marry him and raising four wonderful
children with Jaci: Craig, Kevin, Gwendolyn, and Kenneth.
Kay was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, an
excellent Electrical Engineer, and an academic.
He is survived by his wife, Jaci, his brother,
Kent (Colleen) Smith, his sons, Craig (Sylfa), Kevin (Lenore) and Kenneth
(Traci). He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Gwendolyn (Steve)
Walter, his siblings, Odell (Helen) Smith, June (AJ) Powell, and Dean (Delores)
Smith.
The funeral services were held May 28, 2022.
Graveside & Interment were held at the
Logan Cemetery on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 2:00 pm.
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