Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
GC Library Jam Session
We're keeping the jam sessions going! Bring your instrument and jam with us starting at 6:00 pm on Wed, November 13. We're going to try to make these happen a couple of times a month. Join us!
GC Library Craft Night
Everyone is welcome to come and craft with us, while supplies last, on Thursday, November 14. Come anytime between 6:00 and 7:30 pm. We'll be making beaded Christmas ornaments. Fun for the whole family! Join us!
GC Library Book Club
We will meet to discuss Circe on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!
The 4th annual Garden city community THANKSGIVING dinner
(435-840-3481)
Donations can be made to my Venmo account,@Sherry-Taylor-72.
More info on the where and what time will be coming soon.
Letter from our Sheriff's deputy, Brian Willmore
My name is Brian Willmore, and I am a Sheriff’s Deputy here in Rich County. I am seeking support of anyone who lives in or owns property in Rich County, or frequentlyvacations in Garden City.
I have worked for the Rich County Sheriff’s Office for just over three years and have 15+ years’ experience in Law Enforcement. Throughout my time in Rich County and with the Sheriff’s Office, I see a need for more Law Enforcement in the county year-round, especially during the summer influx. Winters are steadily seeing more winter recreation activities, not to mention issues during winter travel. Our Schools are also trying to get two School Resource Officers, one at each school campus to comply with State mandates regarding school security and House Bill 84. Link:
https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0084.html
I propose hiring a minimum of 2 School Resource Officers, one for each school campus, and additionally 1-2 more deputies for county coverage, and also to get higher, more competitive pay for the Sheriff’s Office as a whole. I’m going to provide some information on why I see this need for our community.
For those of you who don’t know, the Sheriff’s Office currently has 4 patrol deputies and the Sheriff who handle day to day law enforcement issues, emergencies, and search and rescue 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are expected to cover all 1,031 square miles of Rich County. For this to happen, this is what our work schedule typically looks like:
There are three separate shifts all deputies are required to work in a 2-week work period. The Deputies work 10 straight days and have 4 days off duty.
1. PM Cover – 3PM – 3AM – We start on PM Cover for 3 days, where we patrol for 8 hours, and we are required to be on call between 3PM to 3AM.
2. Cover Shift – Our cover shifts are 4 days while 2 Deputies have time off. That leaves 2 Deputies who are on call the entire 96 hours. Each day we are expected to patrol for 6 hours. More and more often we are working more than the 6 hours even in the winter months, as traffic throughout the county continues to steadily increases compared to a couple years ago. While on call, Deputies are required to be available to respond at any hour to emergencies or to back up our partner. We are not allowed to leave the county, and it severely limits what we are able to do in town or with our families while we are on call.
3. AM Cover – 3 AM – 3PM – We end with 3 days working the AM Cover, where we patrol for 8 hours, and we are required to be on call between 3AM to 3PM before we get time off for 4 days.
During those 10 days there are 240 hours total. With regular patrolling and on call hours, 168 of those 240 hours, the county has say over what I can do and where I can go. Only 72 hours during that 10-day stretch is our own time. Keep in mind, this is the bare minimum and does not include any additional call outs or required overtime dealing with issues during normal patrol. It is very rare that we are not working some amount of overtime in addition to the regular day-to-day job requirements. Every deputy has also been called out during their days off for help during various emergencies. Far too often there will only be one deputy out patrolling in Rich County. While I am on shift, I cannot adequately cover what is needed and feel this is a safety concern every deputy must deal with, both for ourselves and the community we are trying to protect. I know people have called for some type of Law Enforcement assistance and have been unhappy with the response time or lack of response altogether due to deputies’ availability. I know residents in Randolph and Woodruff have expressed to me how they would like to see more patrol in their towns, which I completely agree with. I don’t make it over there near as much as I would like because of the demands of Garden City and Laketown. This isn’t an argument of favorites or south county vs north county. We cover the whole county and want everyone to be safe and comfortable where they live. I want our Sheriff’s Office to be able to provide appropriately for ALL of Rich County. I have had to drive lights and sirens from Garden City to Woodruff or Woodruff to Garden City being the only deputy out many times. I don’t think that’s fair to the community and it’s hard for me knowing I am too far away from someone needing my help.
Now to be very transparent in why I am asking for a wage increase for all the Sheriff’s Office employees, including our Dispatchers and Corrections Deputies: Rich County has one of the lowest starting pays in the state. For example, I have 15+ years of law enforcement experience. If I went to another agency, I could make a minimum of $10 dollars or more an hour based on my years of service alone. That doesn’t include considerations for other specialty training like critical incident response, investigation, or instructor certification, and so on. I didn’t get into law enforcement to get rich, but we all need to be able to support our family. I’m trying to fix issues I see and have heard from the community. It’s hard for me to think about quitting to find a different job. I know it would leave a bigger void and will probably take a long time to find someone to fill my position, which adds to the already dire situation of response time and coverage here. I want to help keep people in Rich County safe. I also want to be able to afford living here in this beautiful valley and provide for my family the best way I can. With the cost of living rising almost by the day, it is getting increasingly difficult to do both right now and know this is a common situation for many residents. >This only scratches the surface of what could be said. The County health insurance is a joke and is through a broker in Wyoming with much higher costs and significantly less coverage as it compares to PEHP (Public Employees Health Plan) which would cost the County LESS money to utilize, and has cheaper premiums with better coverage, and is used by the rest of the state agencies. Also, the County does not contribute or match retirement, (an incentive most other agencies offer their Law Enforcement.) These are issues in addition to the lack of competitive pay in Rich County that will continue to deter quality Law Enforcement Officers with experience from applying to work here in Rich County.
With all this being said and wanting to stay transparent, this could potentially increase property taxes. I’m not sure by how much but there are options to offset these potential increases. With my many discussions with members of Rich School District, the district would be willing to help offset the cost of School Resource Officers at both school campuses in the county. Because taking 2 of our current deputies to fulfill House Bill 84 would leave 1-2 deputies to cover the whole county on a day-to-day basis and make response times and security even worse than it already is. Mayor Mike also said during a recent LEPC meeting he recognizes the need Garden City has on law enforcement and said Garden City is willing to contribute towards more deputies. This is on top of the ongoing $50,000 dollars they contribute to support this effort. There are also options with Transient Room Tax. I know after I post this letter, I will become aware of more options the County Commissioners and Sheriff’s Office can utilize. I have been in contact with the County Commissioners several times about these issues, and even presented my thoughts about these needed changes during the September Commissioners meeting with the support of Sheriff Stacy.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REDqWCocrqc), starting minute 5:50). As things have progressed, the only way to achieve what I’m trying to do is with the support of the community. If you have more questions, I for one find it easier to explain myself in person. I invite all opinions and concerns, good or bad, and am happy to discuss with any one of your thoughts towards these proposed ideas. Also feel free to ask any law enforcement living in our county and get an understanding of our situation as well. I hope this information will help all to understand where this county is headed as the population of full-time residents increases and the constant ebb and flow of tourism throughout the entire year continues to increase.
In conclusion, I am asking for the community of Rich County or people who frequent the county to express your support to the County Commissioners and if possible, attend the County Commissioner meeting on November 6th, 2024 starting at 10 am, either in person or via YouTube where it is streamed live to discuss specifically for hiring more patrol deputies, and for an increase in our hourly pay for the Sherriff’s Office. I want to afford to stay with the Rich County Sheriff’s Office and continue to serve and protect this community I have grown to love. I love what I do and have only wanted to be in law enforcement since I can remember. I hope you all can take this letter with the correct intent. I’m not looking for sympathy. I knew what I was getting into when I started my Law Enforcement career in 2008. I understand and am willing to accept the sacrifices this job requires. I also want to provide information and hopefully a better understanding of what a Patrol Deputy for Rich County Sheriff’s looks like and the growing need of protecting our County requires. I think I am meant for this type of work, but I will not do it at the expense of my wife and kids. I hope if I met you because of this job, I was fair no matter the outcome. I’m never the best or perfect but I try to understand people’s situations. Law Enforcement is a hard and often tricky job and understand I may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I am grateful to be doing it here in Rich County.
Thank you so much for your time.
Rich County School Calendar
Quarter Finals = win. I think most of our team (if not All) got in the game! Semifinals Friday at 10 AM in Herriman playing Altamont
Nov. 7 Rich Middle School Girls Basketball @ Green River
Nov. 8th Football Finals
Rich Middle School Girls Basketball with Star Valley
Nov. 9th Rich Middle School Wrestling @ Evanston
Bear Lake Marina
WATER (LAKE) TEMPERATURE:
Lake Temperature: @ 51.4 degrees as measured in the Bear Lake State Park Marina. The temperature on the lake proper usually varies 1 to 2 degrees than inside the marina
Gardening and Houseplant tips by Jackie Martinez
Our first hard frost is coming. The first frost is inevitable.
While it can be depressing for gardeners, it's also an opportunity to save a wide variety of plants over the winter. They can be brought back outside or planted again next spring. All you need to save them are windows.
Don't bother to save true annuals. These are plants that have a one-year life cycle. Skip marigolds, zinnias and petunias. But many, many other plants can be brought to safety. You can bring in the pot they're growing in or dig them out of the ground. You can also take cuttings and root them in water or in soil.
It's worth saving or taking cuttings of geraniums, coleus, bloodleaf, oxalis, sweet potato vine and begonias.
You'll also want to bring tropical plants inside such as hibiscus, flowering maple, dwarf citrus and succulents. All they need to survive is a sunny window.
Gardening and Houseplant tips brought to you by
Violets and Grace Flowers & Gifts - Garden City, Utah
Violetsandgrace2021@gmail.com
Community Gardener and Floral Designer Jackie Martinez
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History of Our Area - Boating on the Bear Lake
Bear Lake is fast becoming the Boatman's paradise. Everyone must have a boat. Thousands of these boaters and boats find their way to Bear Lake.
"Chris Anderson had a small sailboat on Bear Lake in 1873, He was an avid fisherman and often took passengers around the lake. Very quick squalls came up, and it took longer to make the trip than he had counted on, so it was not too successful.
About 1890, J.J. Meyers built a boat for Joseph Rich to be operated with a gasoline engine. It cost about $1200.00 and had an upper and lower deck which could comfortably accommodate twenty-four people. When it was launched at Warm Springs approximately 1500 people gathered at the resort, and were very disappointed when the motor failed to start. Later rides were enjoyed on this boat for several years."
The next owner of a boat was Charles Stock of Fish Haven. Trips were made from the resort.
Since fish was plentiful in Bear Lake, numerous fishermen used small rowboats. Nets were used to catch the fish."
Written by Jane L. Robinson, taken from Our Pioneer Heritage
from the book "Rich Memories" published in 1962
Laketown Town Council Agenda
Rich County Commissioner's Meeting
Notice Date & Time: 11/6/24 10:00 AM -11/5/24 4:00 PM
Description/Agenda:
RICH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2024 AGENDA * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 10:00 Kip Barnes, Property Owner Grievances with the Water & Sewer Board in Garden City and with the Bear Lake Special Service District 10:15 Tami Leonhardt & Norm Mecham TTAB Report 10:30 Brad Davis, Hodges Canal Hodges Canal Proposed Ordinances 10:45 Dan Hoffman, Hoffman Insurance Health Insurance Quotes FY2025 11:00 Ben Willoughby, Attorney Discussion of Short-Term Rental Ordinance Discussion of SB 174 11:30 Kim Wilson, Assessor Board of Equalization Appeals 11:45 Brian Willmore, Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff's Office Wages & School Resource Officers 12:00 COMMISSION BUSINESS Jones & DeMille Contract Renewal Approval Approve Expenditures Approve Minutes 12:30 ADJOURN All start times are ESTIMATED. If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Anneliesa Peart Rich County Clerk at (435)793-2415.
Notice of Special Accommodations:
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Anneliesa Peart at 435-793-2415.
Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:
Youtube.com/@richcounty
Other information:
Location:
PO Box 218, Randolph, 84064
Contact information:
Anneliesa Peart , apeart@richcountyut.org, 4357932415
Editor's thoughts on voting to keep the Judges
I talked with a trusted lawyer friend and she had reviewed each of the Judges standings on various things happening in Utah and felt that we could vote to keep the Judges.
Bess Huefner
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Garden City Public Notice Planning Commission Meeting 11-6-24
Public Notice
Notice Date & Time: 11/6/24 5:00 PM
Description/Agenda:
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden City Lakeview Building, located at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. Public Hearing
b. Regular Meeting
3. Discussion/Approval to vacate Conestoga Phase 3 Plat. Located at 467 North Paradise Parkway. Seth Porter
4. Discussion/Approval of Ordinance
a. #24-25 - An Ordinance updating parking space size
5. Training
6. Miscellaneous
7. Adjournment
NOTE: The order of this agenda may be altered by those present if necessary.
The conference phone number is 1-866-347-5097.Garden City Notice for Public Hearing 11-14-24
Notice Date & Time: 11/14/24 6:00 PM
Description/Agenda:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CREATION OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRICTS BY THE TOWN OF GARDEN CITY, UTAH October 31, 2024 This notice is furnished to you by the City Council (the 'Council') of the Town of Garden City, Utah (the 'Town') to provide notice of a public hearing to be held by the Council on November 14, 2024 at or after 6 P.M. The public hearing is regarding the proposed creation of Shundahai Public Infrastructure District Nos. 1 and 2 (the 'Proposed Districts') and to allow for public input on (i) whether the requested service (described below) is needed in the area of the applicable Proposed Districts, (ii) whether the service should be provided by the Town or the Proposed Districts, and (iii) all other matters relating to the Proposed Districts. Because consent to the creation of the Proposed Districts and waiver of the protest period has been obtained from all property owners and registered voters within the boundaries of the Proposed Districts, pursuant to Section 17D-4-201 of the Utah Code, the Town may adopt a resolution creating the Proposed Districts immediately after holding the public hearing described herein or on any date thereafter. Any withdrawal of consent to creation or protest of the creation of the Proposed Districts by an affected property owner must be submitted to the Town prior to the public hearing described herein. Meeting Information: Held By: The City Council of the Town of Garden City, Utah Date and Time: November 14, 2024 at or after 6 P.M. Location: Garden City Town Offices 69 North Paradise Parkway, Bldg. B Garden City, Utah 84028 Proposed District Boundaries: Legal descriptions and maps for the Proposed Districts is attached as Appendix A. A legal description and map of the Annexation Area Boundaries is attached as Appendix B. In addition, it is anticipated that the Proposed Districts would be authorized to adjust their boundaries through annexation and withdrawal of properties, so long as such properties are within the proposed inclusion area, as shown on the map attached as Appendix C, and certain requirements as established in a governing document have been met. Summary of Proposed Resolution: The proposed resolution regarding the creation of the Proposed Districts contains consideration of approval of the following items: - Creation of the Proposed Districts with the initial boundaries as described herein - Approval of the annexation of or withdrawal from the boundaries of the Proposed Districts of any area within the Annexation Area without additional approvals or hearings of the Town, subject to the terms of the Governing Document - Establishment of a Board of Trustees for each District, each comprised as follows: o Trustee 1 - Larry Myler, for an initial 6-year term o Trustee 2 - James Horsley, for an initial 6-year term o Trustee 3 - Trey Orsak, for an initial 4-year term - Authorization for execution by the Town of Notices of Boundary Action and Final Entity Plat - Approval of a Governing Document for the Proposed Districts: o Permitting a mill levy of 0.0065 per dollar of taxable value of property in the Proposed Districts o A proposed aggregate limited tax debt limit for the Proposed Districts of $125,000,000 o Permitting the Proposed Districts to issue debt repayable from property taxes, special assessments, and other revenues of the District Proposed Service: Shundahai Public Infrastructure District Nos. 1 and 2 are proposed to be created for the purpose of financing the construction of public improvements relating to the Shundahai Development (the 'Project'), as permitted under the Special District Act, Title 17B, Chapter 1, Utah Code Annotated 1953 and the Public Infrastructure District Act, Title 17D, Chapter 4, Utah Code Annotated 1953. Sincerely, The City Council of the Town of Garden City, Utah
Notice of Special Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this public hearing should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Garden City, Utah, on Monday through Friday, at least 3 working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:
Contact the Garden City Office 1 business day prior to the scheduled meeting for electronic participation information, 435-946-2901.
Other information:
Location:
69 N Paradise Parkway Building C, Garden City, 84028
Contact information:
Cathie Rasmussen , cathier@gardencityut.us,
BEAR LAKE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
NOTICE TO AMEND THE IMPACT FEE ANALYSIS
The Bear Lake Special Service District intends to amend its impact fee analysis (IFA) sewer services. The service fee area for this analysis is the entire Sewer District. Notice is hereby given pursuant to the requirements of Utah Code Ann.11-36a-501 and 503. You are hereby invited to provide information for the District to consider in the process of preparing, adopting, and implementing or amending the referenced document.
The area described in the sewer
district shall be from the Utah/Idaho border to the south end of Bear Lake. The
District includes all subdivisions east and west of Hwy 30 apart from Shundahai
and Bridgerland Village.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024
History of our Area - Woodruff
In June 1870, a group of men left Session Settlement (later called Bountiful) seeking a locality for a new settlement. They traveled north and entered the Bear Lake Valley. They continued over the divide to a new settlement formed by a company from Paris, Idaho. Bishop Randolph Stewart was in charge and the settlement was later named Randolph. The men were told of a stream of water about 10 miles south that would make a good settlement. After arriving they were more than pleased. They saw the broad valley and green grasses and willows. They made ponds in the streams causing them to overflow, which helped keep the valley green. There was mountain trout in the streams and elk and deer herds in abundance. The Native Americans were friendly and Chief Washakie was the leader at that time.
In May 1871, the town site was surveyed by Joseph C. Rich. His survey permitted the location of homes to follow a systematic pattern and a name was sought for the new settlement. It was decided to give it the name of Woodruff, in honor of Wilford Woodruff who made frequent trips to Randolph to visit relatives.
In December 1930, Woodruff received its first power lines and also its first power outage as everyone wanted to use the electricity. It wasn’t until December 4, 1933 that Woodruff was granted petition by the Rich County Commission to become incorporated.
from Woodruff Town website
Heirloom Recipes: Grandma's Pulled Taffy from Sarah Calder Dustin
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
Combine sugar, vinegar and water. Cook to the hard crack stage. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and pour into a buttered platter. When cool enough to handle, pull until taffy is white and porous. Twist into a rope. Cut. Break into pieces.
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Sarah Caroline Batty was born in Old Whittington, Derbyshire, England May 17, 1870. She was a bright little girl with dark hair, blue eyes and fair skin; eager to learn and with the tenacity to push forward. Sarah's mother was a kind and loving person, protective of her children. She, was short with dark hair that she wore in a bun in the back.. Her father was a tall blond handsome man, kind and tender in his treatment of his family. Sarah's mother was a kind and loving person, protective of her children. She, was short with dark hair that she wore in a bun in the back. Her father was a tall blond handsome man, kind and tender in his treatment of his family. |
Her father was called to serve in the Crimean War and was wounded in the leg with a bayonet. He said Florence Nightingale dressed his wound. He was sent home and given a job as guard at the Palace for a while and then he was able to go back to the mines part-time.
Sarah’s mother died and the family struggled.
Sarah came to the United States when she was about 15 on the ship Nevada and then by train out west to settle in Garden City.
She married Robert Calder and they had 8 children. When Robert died, Sarah married her widowed neighbor, Levi Dustin. Levi also had 8 children and they had 2 more children together.
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The house was close by the lake and sometimes the ground would be wet a long time in the spring. At that time there were often water snakes in the yard. Some of them would get quite large, although they were not poisonous. One day Sarah went out into the yard and in front of the door was a large snake with a frog in its mouth. She took her broom and pounded the snake until he released the frog, all the while she was saying, "We don't allow that to happen here; pick on someone your own size!" The frog hopped into the bushes and the snake slithered away. |
One day Sarah looked out the window to see three Indians in a buckboard wagon stop outside and start toward the house. Levi had gone to the field to work and wouldn't be back until evening. Sarah was frightened but told the children to hide and went to the door. The Indians said they were hungry and wanted food. She remembered her husband had brought home fish the night before and put them in a tub of cold water until he had time to clean them. They were at the back of the house. She told them they could have the fish and could cook them in the lane by the side of the house if they were careful. They soon had a fire going and cooked the fish. Then they went to sleep and stayed the night in the lane. When her husband came home he agreed she had done the right thing. Two or three weeks later the Indians returned. Sarah was so frightened, she couldn't think of any thing to give them this time, but she went to the door. They didn't need food this time but gave her a strand of Indian beads that were very beautiful, for being so good to them when they were there before. The beads are still kept in the family as a reminder of that experience.
Her life was spent doing things for others. She had two snowball bushes and two pink honeysuckles beside them in the front of the house. They were very beautiful when they bloomed in the spring. Sarah would wait until they were at their best and then pick almost all the blooms and send the children with a bouquet of flowers to all the neighbors in the area.
From a history by her daughter, Lee Etta Dustin Sorensen
Rich Sports
Tues. Oct. 29th Cross country @ State
Fri. Nov. 1st FB
Volley ball @ Richfield
Sat. Nov. 2nd Rich Middle School Boys @ wrestling in Green River
Laketown Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda
Laketown Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda
October 30, 2024
8:00 PM
10 N. 200 E., Laketown, UT 84038
Welcome
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes
3. Review of Subdivision
ordinance check sheet
4. Review ordinance for
trailer parking
5. Report from City Council
6. Other
7. Around the Room
Fun Facts about October
October was the eighth month in the ancient Roman calendar. The name ‘October’ is derived from ‘Octo,’ the Latin word for eight. However, when the calendar was revised into the Julian calendar by Julius Caesar, October became the tenth month, but it retained its original name.
The meaning behind October’s name is far from accurate these days. The ancient Roman calendar was based on the lunar cycles, as opposed to our current calendar which is based on the solar cycles. This meant that there were originally 10 months in their calendar, and October was the eighth month. Its name literally translated into “the eighth month” in Latin. In 451 BC the two months of Ianurarius and Februarius were added to the beginning of the calendar, making October the 10th month.
The Anglo-Saxons’ name for October was Winterfylleth, with its name containing the words for winter and full moon respectively. It was named this because winter was said to begin from the first full moon of the month.
October 16th is National Fossil Day!
from https://www.thefactsite.com/october-facts/
Friday, October 25, 2024
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
GC Library Book Club
This month our Library Book Club is reading Circe. Copies are available for you to pick up. We will meet to discuss on November 20 at 6:00 pm.
Heads up, there is a new Book Club starting just for the guys! If you're interested in a men's book club, please call Bruce at 970-291-1529.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
BEAR LAKE and BEAR LAKE STATE PARK
Conditions, as of 10/21/2024:
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WATER (LAKE) TEMPERATURE:
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LAKE ELEVATION:
Current Lake Elevation: @ 5917.50'.
Full elevation: 5923.65'.
2024/25 Low elevation: 5917.50'.
2024 High elevation: 5920.20'.
2023/24 Low elevation: 5916.10'.
2023 High elevation: 5917.20'.
2022/23 Low elevation: 5909.70'.
2022 High elevation: 5913.65'.
2021/22 Low elevation: 5912.10'.
Garden City Fire District Board Meeting, Monday, October, 21st, 2024
Garden City Fire District Board Meeting, Monday, October, 21st, 2024 - 6:30PM
Leonard O’Reilly, Reporter
Rich Civic Times
All board members were in attendance.
The purchase of property for a satellite station property in the south end will soon be consummated after a six month wait.
The Five Year plan was discussed and the Chief wants to enhance wildland fire training so the budget needs to be increased during the review next month.
Because one board member needed to resign, Jayne Davis is our announced replacement and was sworn in and will be the new clerk.
There was further discussion concerning the purchase of the new truck that was approved last month.
The responses for the month were:
2 - Carbon monoxide alarms
4 - Fire alarms
12- Medicals
34- STR inspections
7 - Business inspections
1 - Wildfire
Fire House Pizza New Building
As reported previously, the south side of the motel next to Fire House Pizza was torn down recently.
The owners have plans, but they won't materialize for a couple of years. The new building will feature space for their new restaurant, but also seven commercial spaces and a few condo units the upper floor. This development will be similar to the structure on the south side containing Cody's, blending commercial and residential spaces.
Crepes and Coffee New Building
Crepes and Coffee's last day of the current season in their original building was Sunday, October 27.
They will be closed until they reopen in their new building around December 6th or 7th, 2024. They will be opened year round.
The new building will offer indoor seating and have a large concrete patio out front (encompassing where the original building is) so you can eat with a view of the lake.
The new building will have 4 times the kitchen space allowing them to offer quite a few new menu items. There will also be weekend specials, such as soups to go with the sandwiches, and desserts.
They are excited to serve the community (and visitors) year round. The reopening promises to be an exciting milestone, welcoming everyone back to enjoy their favorites and new culinary delights.
Rich School District Board Meeting
October 22, 2024
6:00pm
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Expenditures
ACTION ITEMS
Staffing
Transportation Policy
INFORMATION ITEMS
October 1 Enrollment
Construction update
Select two members to serve on the audit committee
Home School Requests
Partnership Day at the High School
Bridgerland
USBA
UHSAA
Trustlands Training
November May Board Meeting
*May require a closed session
Obituary-Marlan Joseph Haslam
passed away October 14, 2024, at the age of 93 in the arms of his wife Pat and in his son’s and daughter-in-law’s home in South Weber, Utah. Marlan was born at home in Lewiston, Utah on April 24, 1931, where his parents Joseph and Zetta Haslam lived on their small, family farm. Marlan was the third boy and the middle of five children. He loved his siblings Raymond, ClaVel, and Larry, all of whom preceded him in death, and his sister Carol Lucherini, last surviving sibling.
Marlan married Patricia Leininger Haslam on June 12, 1957, in
the Logan Utah Temple. They are the parents of four children: Jeffrey
(Merilyn), Rebecca Larsen (Cory), Heidi Lowe (Val), and Timothy Marlan Haslam
(deceased). Marlan and Pat have twelve grandchildren and twenty-five
great grandchildren.
Marlan chose the words optimism, joy, and gratitude as the
attributes upon which he patterned his life.
Education was important to Marlan and studying came easy to
him. He graduated high school as the Student Body President at North
Cache High School; he next graduated from Utah State University with zoology
and chemistry degrees, before attending and graduating in 1957 from The
University of Utah Medical School. His internship and first year of
residency were in Seattle, Washington at King County Hospital. His
specialty training was interrupted two years while he served as a Captain in
the U.S. Air Force. He finished specialty training as an orthopaedic
surgeon at the Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital. His medical practice was
in Ogden, Utah where he pioneered joint replacement in northern Utah.
Marlan’s accomplishments include civic, medical and Church
assignments. He served on the Governing Board of the McKay-Dee Hospital
for over twenty-eight years. He was Chief of Staff at the time the move
from the old Dee Hospital was made to the first McKay-Dee Hospital, overseeing
patient transport. Marlan also served as Chief of Surgery. He
practiced at two hospitals and helped design and plan for the new McKay-Dee
Hospital currently in operation.
Marlan was president of the Wild Cat Club at Weber State when
the new Dee Events Center was being built. His assignment was to pre-sell
the future seats in the Center. Practically all the main-level seats were
sold long before building completion.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,
Marlan served as a teacher, as bishops’ counselor, as branch president, and in
high councils. He and Pat served as missionaries at the Church Office
Building in Salt Lake City. Marlan’s assignment in the Church’s main
Missionary Office was to assist as a Medical Advisor for all incoming and
currently serving missionaries across the world. He enjoyed his medical
clinic each week for all missionaries serving in the Salt Lake Mission.
His most recent church service was as an ordinance worker in the Logan Temple.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, October 26th at 1:00 p.m. in
the Laketown Ward Chapel in Laketown, Utah. Burial in the Laketown Cemetery.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
GC Library Upcoming Activity
Put November 14 on your calendars for a fun family craft night. Everyone is welcome. We'll have supplies for beaded wreath ornaments until we run out.
Trick or Treating at the GC Library
Calling all ghouls! Come trick or treat at the Garden City Library on Halloween!
Monday, October 21, 2024
Editor's Note
From your Editor…..
I will be traveling much of this winter for Don’s health and Carol Hirschi and Michelle Thompson will be joining the staff. Carol’s grandmother, Stella Benson, lived in the house where Town & Country is now located. Carol’s great grandfather served as Rich County’s Assessor for several years. You will notice some fun historical tidbits along with recipes and a poet’s corner. I hope you enjoy some of the changes. Michelle is from Cache Valley and located to Garden City with her husband Wes. Michelle and Carol are both on the board for the Garden City Library.
Bess Huefner
Bear Lake Responds Training on Wednesday
Wednesday, Oct 23 @ 6:30pm @ the Garden City Fire Station
Come help setup the decontamination shelter and learn how to support the fire districts in a HazMat incident. We will be doing everything indoors, but still bring a jacket.
Light the Boardwalk
Light the Boardwalk was a fun activity. The air was crisp with the perfect bite of October, and the boardwalk illuminated by the soft glow of carved pumpkins. The combination of hot chocolate, donuts, friends and jack-o-lanterns seemed to wrap all in a cozy fall embrace.🎃🍩☕
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