Emergency Services by Joey Stocking (CGAux)

Bear Lake is famous for Raspberry Shakes and also, well…..the lake. The lake attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year. So what is someone to do if they get caught out on the lake in a storm or if their boat starts to sink?

“Who you gonna call?” I don’t think the ghostbusters will help much in that situation. 

 

And with that I’d like to tell you about the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (CGAux) and more specifically the Garden City Flotilla. The CGAux is a civilian uniformed component of the United States Coast Guard. The local organizational unit, called a flotilla, was established September 14, 1982 (before I was born 😁). Its primary tasks include lake Search and Rescue missions, assisting boaters, providing watercraft safety education, and supporting the Bear Lake State Parks and Rich County Sheriff’s Office with lake-related activity.

 

The last 10 years most of the patrol activity has been conducted mainly by 4-5 auxiliarists, all of whom are volunteers. In addition to the hours spent on patrol they must complete organizational training requirements such as boat operations knowledge checks, search patterns & techniques, watercraft terminologies, knots, and risk management. 

Utah has a somewhat unique arrangement with the Utah State Parks Division. In a partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, two surplused state park boats, one at Bear Lake and at Jordanelle, are on loan to the CGAux to use for patrols and assist state parks personnel as needed. This arrangement frees up Park Rangers for other responsibilities while saving Auxiliarists from having to provide a personal vessel (called a facility in the Coast Guard world).

 

The main facility vessel used on Bear Lake is affectionately called “Mama Bear.” It is a 25’ Boston Whaler. Starting last year, a private personal watercraft was also used to help with patrols. The vessel(s) are usually on the water most summer weekends and during Raspberry Days week. They communicate with Rich County Dispatch, but also monitor marine band Channel 16 for emergency calls. 

 

Since 2016 the local flotilla has rescued 28 people from the water, assisted 1,043 persons and assisted vessels valued in excess of $6 million, amassing 3,232 volunteer crew hours. (Note: No auxiliary activity took place in 2020 due to COVID-19, so this was over a 5-year time.)

 

One of the most common public interactions on the lake is speaking to individuals on floatie devices about the safety law requiring the wearing of lifejackets for those 12 and under or at least having a properly sized one with you if over 12. A large majority of those rescued are individuals who are on paddlecraft  or floaties that get blown offshore and are unable to get back to the beach. The wind can shift directions quickly and often people don’t realize they are in danger until it is too late.

 

Having grown up spending summers on Bear Lake before moving here full-time, I thought I was pretty knowledgeable about boats and Bear Lake’s nuances, but there is a lot to learn, and I have appreciated the knowledge provided by the CG Auxiliary.

 

Interested in getting some of that knowledge for yourself or just learning more about the local Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla. Fill out this form to be in touch with someone who can help.

Stuffing the moon into a car. Thank you to anonymous!

 

Bear Lake Watch

 

Bear Lake Watch held their Annual Meeting June 18^th at Sunrise Resort. Friends of the Annual Merlin Olsen Golf Tournament encouraged people to participate in this fun activity.

Claudia Cottle Co-director of Bear lake Watch spoke about the historical formation of Bear lake with a clever timeline interspersed with food. A booklet was given to each couple to look at while she discussed the aspects of Bear Lake’s formation. Claudia also mention the 4 endemic fish from the lake.

When the United States bought/took the land from the Mississippi to the Pacific then the government had to figure out what they owned and how to govern the land.

Co-director Dave Cottle introduced the maps of the United States and the time frames of settlements. The government knew they had to do something so they sent surveyors out. The surveyors designated Bear Lake as a project they needed to start on so it was called #1. The project was to raise the north beach area 10’. That would  make all of the lowlands around the Lake Federal lands. BUT…..something else was in the works.

Claudia then spoke about the formation of power plants and how it affected the Lake area. This is a fascinating tale of money and power.

Many thanks to the Cottles for their love of Bear Lake and their work in preserving this treasure for the future.

Dyer's Woad Pickers-so far 25 bags! TJ is doing his best with the spray, but come and pick some woad people!

 Stringhams and their patch of Dyer's woad!

Mahogany Ridge YM (North Logan)

Bring your 55 gallon bags to Bess @ 150 So. to get your $10

Laketown Town Council Meeting (Probably Wed. the 22nd. not the 20th)

 

Laketown:
Town Council

Entity: Laketown

Body: Town Council

Subject: Public Meetings

Notice Title: Laketown Town Council Meeting

Notice Type: Notice, Meeting, Hearing

Event Start Date & Time: June 20, 2022 06:00 PM

Event End Date & Time: June 20, 2022 10:00 AM

Description/Agenda:

Laketown Town Council Agenda
June 20, 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Laketown Town Council will hold a Work Meeting, Town Council Meeting and a Public Hearing for the 2023 Budget beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2022 in the Laketown Town Office located at 10 North 200 East Laketown, Utah. 

6:00 p.m. AGENDA
1.  Call to Order - Mayor Burdette Weston
2.  Opening Ceremony - TBD
3.  Roll Call
4.  Approval of Agenda

5.  BUSINESS:
A.	Mike Hansen with Rural Community Consultants:

	6.  ADJORN WORK MEETING

	7. OPEN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
B.	Roll Call
C.	Approval to Open 2022 Budget
a.	Approve 2022 Budget
D.	Approval of 2023 Budget

8. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2023 BUDGET
9. ADJOURN PUBLIC MEETING
10. INTERVIEWS FOR MIDTERM TOWN COUNCIL VACANCY
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed) 
12. ADJOURN 

If you want some at home Covid tests, you can get them for free. You can order them at covid.gov/tests

The Family Place BBQ June 22 Garden City

 

Chronic wasting disease

 

Chronic wasting disease confirmed in deer for first time in Salt Lake County 

SALT LAKE CITY — Chronic wasting disease was first detected in mule deer in Utah in 2002 in northeastern Utah, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently confirmed it has now spread to deer in Salt Lake County too.

 Chronic wasting disease is a relatively rare transmissible disease that affects the nervous systems of deer, elk and moose. The disease was first discovered in Utah in 2002 in a buck deer taken during the rifle hunt near Vernal. Previously, it was only found in Sanpete, Duchesne, Uintah, Davis, San Juan, Grand and Carbon counties. 

 However, between December 2021 and March 2021, three deer were found dead and one sick deer was euthanized near North Salt Lake and Bountiful. Samples from the four deer were all sent to the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Logan in late April, and results confirmed that the deer had chronic wasting disease. As of June 16, 26 deer have tested positive for chronic wasting disease this year. Currently, 157 mule deer and 3 elk have tested positive for CWD in Utah. 

 The disease is caused by a protein particle, called a prion, that attaches to the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by the same type of particle as “mad cow disease” in cows. Infected animals develop brain lesions, become emaciated, appear listless and have droopy ears. They may also salivate excessively and eventually die. 

 Infected animals may shed prions in their urine, feces and saliva. Transmission may occur directly through contact with an infected animal or indirectly through environmental contamination. (A dead carcass can contaminate the soil.) Prions are extremely resilient in the environment and can stay infectious for years. 

 “This disease unfortunately does appear to be spreading in Utah, and we will continue to do extensive monitoring to stay on top of the disease and its prevalence in the state,” DWR State Wildlife Veterinarian Ginger Stout said. 

 The DWR sets up monitoring checkpoints on all hunting units in the state — on a five-year rotation — in order to test the deer harvested in that area to sample the deer populations for chronic wasting disease.

While the Centers for Disease Control says the risk of transmission from animals to humans is considered extremely low, they recommend not consuming meat from animals infected with chronic wasting disease. 

 If you see any deer that appear sick, please report it to the nearest DWR office.

 

2022 Rich County Ballot

 

CONGRESS

U.S. House Utah District 1

Blake Moore was born in Ogden, Utah.^[1] Moore earned a B.A. in behavioral science and health from the University of Utah and an M.A. in public policy and administration from Northwestern University. His career experience includes working as an international healthcare consultant with DocBerry International, a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State, and an executive with the Cicero Group.^[2]
Republican Party

“I ask for accountability,” said the Republican hopeful for the 1st District seat, now held by Rep. Blake Moore, also a GOPer. “It prompted me to want to run, to go back to service for our country.”

This is Badger’s first bid for public office and the campaign is his full-time gig for now. Five GOPers in all are seeking the seat, including Badger and Moore, along with one Democrat.

Badger — who describes himself as a “strong conservative” — most recently worked as a risk manager for a management consulting firm. Before that, he worked as an intelligence officer for the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, which gathers military intelligence, serving stints in Germany and Afghanistan.
Republican Party

 

"Tina is a fourth generation Utahn who has spent her life in the 1st Congressional District. Born and raised in Box Elder County, Tina met her husband David while majoring in accounting at Utah State University. For the past 26 years, Tina and David have raised their four children in Davis, Weber and Morgan Counties. Tina is a small business owner and entrepreneur who has run her own successful accounting firm for over a decade. Over her 20-year career Tina has specialized in federal and local business taxation, serving over 100 businesses in the 1st Congressional District. Tina passionately agrees with Daniel Webster's statement "the power to tax is the power to destroy or control," and she will work to reduce federal tax burdens on Utah families and businesses. Currently serving her second term as a Morgan County Councilmember, Tina has dedicated her life to public service. She has been a volunteer IEP Coach and Parent Advocate for the Utah Parent Center, LDS seminary teacher and Utah Republican Party Chair for Morgan County. Tina's proudest accomplishment is being a mother. This life-long service to her family and community contributed to her being named Utah Mother of the Year in 2018. "
Republican Party

U.S. Senate Utah

Michael Shumway Lee is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Utah. A Republican, Lee has been in the Senate since 2011.

Mike Lee (Incumbent)
Republican Party

Rebecca P. Edwards is an American politician and therapist who served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2009 to 2018. Becky began her career as a social worker and counselor, where she worked closely with Utahns to strengthen families and address personal challenges.

In an effort to expand her service and advocacy for Utah families, Becky ran for the Utah House of Representatives in 2008. As a Republican legislator for ten years, she championed common-sense conservative solutions to the challenges facing Utah families. She worked to expand affordable housing options, improve Utah schools, and support clean energy opportunities across the state.

 Becky Edwards
Republican Party

Ally’s professional and leadership experience is broad. She held several posts in Utah state government, including deputy director of the Dept. of Community and Culture, government relations director for the Dept. of Workforce Services, and deputy chief of staff and communications director for longtime Utah Governor Gary Herbert. Ally then worked at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in public affairs, communication and branding, before moving to the private sector as chief strategist and marketing officer, and eventually acting executive officer, for EVŌQ Nano. 

Ally Isom
Republican Party

Utah House of Representatives District 4

Kera Birkeland is an American politician, educator, and coach from Utah. She currently serves as the representative for Utah House District 53. She is on the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, House Education Committee, and House Judiciary Committee. Kera Birkeland is an American politician, educator, and coach from Utah. She currently serves as the representative for Utah House District 53. She is on the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, House Education Committee, and House Judiciary Committee.

Kera Birkeland (Incumbent)
Republican Party

My name is Raelene Blocker, and I am running for Utah House District 4, formerly 53. I am a proud wife, mother, and Utahn who has lived in our community for over 11 years.

I grew up on a small farm in rural Utah. My father passed away when I was 13, leaving my mother a widow of 10 children. We didn’t have much, and we lived off what we grew and the animals we raised. I remember waking up at 5am to milk the cow before catching the school bus. I would often get extra sleep on my forty-minute bus ride to school. Hard work was essential to our survival. Despite my hardships, I was determined to work hard in school. I knew I needed a scholarship to pay for college. I graduated from BYU with a degree in international relations, Served a mission to Spain for my church, and raised a family while my husband, completed eight years of medical school and residency. Three years ago, I graduated with a Masters of Legal Studies from SJ Quinney College of Law. I also completed mediation training with  Utah Dispute Resolution.

Raelene Blocker

Republican Party

 

 

Rich County Clerk-Auditor

Justin O’Mealy ustin O'Mealy I am from Reno, NV and have lived here in Rich County for over two years now. I have five children all in school and a wonderful wife. We love living and raising our family here and hope to stay for a long time.

I work in dispatch right now for the Rich County Sheriff's Office. I enjoy working there and with the Clerk's office just upstairs from the jail. I saw the opportunity to grow and work with my community at the County Clerk and would love to do that here. I like to participate in the community with things like refereeing my sons' sports games for the middle and coaching little league sports. Being able to help and support those in need is a large reason for this too.
Republican Party

Anneliesa Peart
Republican Party

Rich County Commission Seat A

Bill Cox
Republican Party

Geo Peart
Republican Party

Rich County School Board

Richard L. Lamb
Nonpartisan

Eric Delmas Wamlsey
Nonpartisan

 

Candidate for Rich County Clerk

 

Justin O'Mealy I am from Reno, NV and have lived here in Rich County for over two years now. I have five children all in school and a wonderful wife. We love living and raising our family here and hope to stay for a long time.

I work in dispatch right now for the Rich County Sheriff's Office. I enjoy working there and with the Clerk's office just upstairs from the jail. I saw the opportunity to grow and work with my community at the County Clerk and would love to do that here. I like to participate in the community with things like refereeing my sons' sports games for the middle and coaching little league sports. Being able to help and support those in need is a large reason for this too.