RCT Online News: 2022-07-24

Thursday, July 28, 2022

UDOT - Bear Lake Corridor Study

There are 61 pages to check out. Too large for this online service. Go to: UDOT PROJECT: US-89, SR-30; TRAFFIC STUDY, BEAR LAKE PIN 13814, CONTRACT NO. 168369

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..............................................................................................

INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................

1 Project Purpose ............................................................................................................

1 Study Area & Context...................................................................................................

1 Study Process ..............................................................................................................

4 Related Plans ...............................................................................................................

4 UNDERSTANDING ISSUES .....................................................................................

7 Community Engagement...............................................................................................

7 Stakeholder Working Group.........................................................................................

7 Public Engagement Strategies .......................................................................................

8 Meeting and Workshop Outcomes..................................................................................

9 Online Feedback...............................................................................................................

10 Goals and Objectives.......................................................................................................

12 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.......................................................................................

13 Roadway Character............................................................................................................

13 Roadway Cross Section.......................................................................................................

13 Speed Limits .......................................................................................................................

13 Driveway Access..................................................................................................................

14 Turn Lanes.............................................................................................................................

15 Sidewalks and Paths...............................................................................................................

16 Beach Access and Parking.......................................................................................................

17 Plans..........................................................................................................................................

19 TRAFFIC AND SAFETY...........................................................................................................

20 Vehicle Traffic Demand ..............................................................................................................

20 Level of Service Background.....................................................................................................

20 Review and Discussion of Traffic Data......................................................................................

20 Trends .........................................................................................................................................

23 Safety History ..............................................................................................................................

24 PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS | INITIAL SCREENING............................................................

25 Overview......................................................................................................................................

25 Considerations and Feedback........................................................................................................

29 Center Turn Lanes in Garden City Area .......................................................................................

29 Turn Lanes for Parking and Beach Access (Southwest Beach) .....................................................

29 Intersection treatments at US-89/SR-30..........................................................................................

30 Roadway Shoulder Widening...........................................................................................................

32 Speed limit Reductions ......................................................................................................................

33 Multi-Use Trail ...................................................................................................................................

33 New boat launch on Southwest Beach.................................................................................................

35 Additional Considerations....................................................................................................................

35 Access Management & Driveway Consolidation..................................................................................

35 Road Widening.......................................................................................................................................

36 Streetscape Enhancements......................................................................................................................

36 Wayfinding...............................................................................................................................................

37 RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................................................

38 Project Summary Sheets...........................................................................................................................

38-52 lots more to study.................................................................................................................................

Monday, July 25, 2022

Summer nights-Trudy Smuin

Sunday, July 24, 2022

Bear Lake Watch News-Julie Johnson

How often does Bear Lake freeze over?

Records started in 1923 of freezes and thaws and the lake was judged to be “frozen over” when from a high viewpoint (like Logan Canyon overlook) there was no visible open water on the lake.

Since 1923, freeze-over has occurred 66% of the time, about 2 out of every 3 years.

The recent tendency is less often, only 3 out of the last 10 years achieving complete freeze-over.

The earliest recorded data of freeze is December 26th, and the average date is January 27th. Average date for thaw is April 10th and the latest was May 14th.

Want to learn more about this amazing lake and join the fight in keeping it Clean, Deep and Blue? Visit our website at www.bearlakewatch.com.

Obituary-Donnella Joanne Buckley Dean

Donnella Joanne Buckley Dean passed away on Monday, July 18, at the age of 94. She was born on Jan. 4, 1928, to Bill and Cecelia Buckley in Sand Point, Idaho. She grew up in Cokeville, the oldest of six kids.

She married her sweetheart, Grant Dean, for time and eternity in the Logan LDS temple on Nov. 26, 1948. They started their life together in Cokeville but settled in Woodruff, Utah, in 1959, where they finished raising their family.

Donnella was her husband’s No. 1 ranch hand and devoted mother to their six kids. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in various callings. She served as the clerk for Rich County schools from 1966 to 1980 and Rich County Treasurer from 1982 to 1994. She served with her husband as temple ordinance workers from 1997 to 1999.

Donnella’s greatest treasure was her family. She followed them all over the country, supporting them in their endeavors. She also had a passion for art, music, animals, her yard and her Christmas decorations. She helped put together the book “The First 100 Years of Woodruff.” She kept a detailed history of her life, including photo albums of her life and family.

Donella is survived by her children, Bill (Kim) Dean, Jere (Vicky) Dean, Ric (Kande) Dean, Jim (Sharlene) Dean and Dauna (Richard) Bruce; 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; her siblings, Audry Ellis, Afton Condie and Joe Buckley.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Grant Dean; her son, Preston Dean; her parents; and her siblings, Betty Hoffman and Bill Buckley.

Viewing was held on Friday, July 22, at Crandall Funeral Home and on Saturday, July 23, at the Woodruff LDS church.

Rich County Extension Services

DWR News

July 19, 2022

Daily limit increased to 8 fish at Garden City community pond due to reduced inflow of water

SALT LAKE CITY — The daily fishing limit increased to eight fish at the Garden City community pond on Monday to allow anglers to catch and keep more fish before issues with the inlet canal reduce water enough to impact fish survival.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Director J. Shirley issued the emergency change to the 2022 Utah Fishing Guidebook on Monday, July 18, to give anglers the opportunity to catch and keep more fish at the community fishery — also known as Garden City Pond — in Rich County. Issues with the inlet canal that delivers water to the pond have reduced the amount of water that enters the pond. The reduced inflow of water has previously resulted in fish dying.

“This increased fish limit will provide anglers with the opportunity to harvest more fish in advance of a potential fish die-off in the pond this summer,” DWR Northern Region Aquatics Manager Chris Penne said.

You can catch rainbow trout and wiper, which are stocked by the DWR, at the Garden City pond. The previous daily limit was two fish.

The increased daily fish limit became effective July 18 and will stay in place until Sept. 1, 2022. All other rules established in the 2022 Utah Fishing Guidebook remain in effect.

Media contact: DWR Northern Region Fisheries Biologist Scott Tolentino at 435-881-0202

Faith Heaton Jolley

Public Information Officer

Outreach Section Assistant Chief

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Cell: 385-266-2640