Town of Garden City Christmas tree burning

 Dec. 31st

Rich School District - Pictures by Jack & Lauriann Wakefield

 

History of Our Area - Dance Rules

Heirloom Recipes: Carrot Pudding - Mae Hodges

Garden City Planning Commission January 8, 2025

 Public Hearing

Notice Date & Time: 1/8/25 5:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

        PUBLIC HEARING

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden City Lakeview Building located at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C.

AGENDA

1.	Roll Call
2.	Discussion of preliminary and final approval for Harbor View Condominiums. 14 Condo Units located at 951 Harbor Village East Drive. Rod Thompson
3.	Discussion of Ordinance:
#24-31 - An Ordinance Updating the Commercial C3 Zone Conditional Uses
4.	Adjournment


The public is invited to attend the meeting, listen by phone, or give written comment. The conference phone number is #1-866-347-5097.

There is a 2-minute limit on those commenting during the meeting. 

			

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, Garden City, 84028

Contact information:

Sharlene Millard , townofgardencity@gmail.com, 4359462901

Dec. 11 Rich County Commissioner’s Notes (You can still review the meetings on Youtube)

 

Dec. 11 Rich County Commissioner’s Notes

Brandon Rowe from Rich County Roads presented a request to buy a sander for the truck. The motion was made and approved. He also asked the Commissioners for a smaller dump truck to get into places that the truck they have is too wide. The Commissioners asked that he bring back several bids.

Dave & Linda Oram, residents of Swan Creek Village, asked that their tax notice be adjusted to show that they are full-time residents. The Commissioners motioned that this be done. Dave & Linda also said they were willing to help the County in anyway. (OK, folks line up to ask them to help with Dyer’s Woad)!!

Shantel Stantgard requested a business license for her Home Health company. She will be a case manager mainly for those over 65 who need help in filling out forms and getting help. Motion was made and approved.

Ben Willoughby, Rich County Lawyer, has worked with Brad Davis, over the Hodges Canal, and Terry Allen, over the Garden City Canal in order to coordinate plans for both canals for the future. Brad was asked if he thought a bike path would or could be a part of the plan. Brad said that if and when the canals would be pipped that it would be a good idea.

Ben also brought up the Bill from the State which changes how the Counties and Cities regulate applications for development. (This will be addressed again in the Public Hearing today).

The Public Hearing addressed the following issues:

1. Proposed Ordinance for building permits.

            a. Some building permits linger so the new ordinance sets limits as to how    long a builder/owner can take to finish a project.

            b. What happens when people occupy an unfinished residence? They may    not take up occupancy until the building inspector has finished his             inspection and given a certificate for occupancy.

            c. A discussion was held about fees. The building inspector will follow the      International Residential Code with the standardized table to help in             establishing the fees required.

d. Signatures are needed to build.

e. Rocky Mountain requires that a meter clearance is given by the building inspector before they will hook up electricity.

f. Application renewals with a fee was discussed.

2. Proposed increase of fees for Short Term Rentals.

a. Rich County application fees were $250 for short term rentals and $150 for renewal. It is proposed that the application fee be $1200 and renewals would be $600. Some in the audience felt this was too high a jump and what are the monies used for. Discussion was also held about charging the fees in a tiered way so that smaller units are not charged the same amount as large units. The commissioners will work with the chamber and come up with a solution by Jan. 2025.

3. Duplex/Townhome development.

A Bill from State of Utah requires that an Administrative Authority be assigned to review applications for developments in every County and City by Jan. 1st. This might be the end of Planning and Zoning for large developments. (Makes this citizen nervous about the ramifications of just one or two persons in charge).

Mitch Poulson from Bear Lake Regional Commission has been assigned this job.

Supposedly there will be a checklist for the Administrative Authority to follow and will facilitate a faster approach for developers.

The only recourse is for Cities and Counties to exempt a sensitive area like the Lakeshore.

4. The Rich County Budget

(I did not see the budget, hopefully someone has and wants to comment).

The Sheriff’s dept. was given a $5.00 an hour raise and other departments were given a $3.00 an hour raise. There will be a truth in taxation meeting in 2025 to raise the property tax to help the County finance more officers. It takes about $150 K to hire and maintain a new officer.

Obituary-Fern Hopkins Nelson

 

"Everytime a bell rings an angel gets its wings." Bells were ringing

December 11, 2024, as our angel mother, Fern Hopkins Nelson, passed away. With her children by her side, Fern gracefully left this world and was taken home to a loving God and into the arms of her sweetheart and numberless loved ones, joining heavenly hosts to closely watch us from above.

Fern Hopkins was born in Soda Springs, Caribou County, Idaho on February 22, 1939, to Alma Reber Hopkins and Myrintha Tolman Hopkins. She was the youngest of seven children: Leora, Marva, Loyal Alma, Esther, Phyllis, Clifford Tolman, and Fern. She loved the fact that she was born on George Washington's birthday and was proud to donn the white wig at her school President's Day celebrations.

Fern was born arm first and never stopped reaching for perfection in her life. She reached out to God through prayer and scripture study, she strived to learn and study hard in school, she worked diligently to develop her talents in dance, music, art, sewing, crochet, knitting and anything she tried. Most importantly, she reached out to all who knew her with Christlike love.

Fern was a beautiful redheaded little girl who loved feeding baby lambs, riding ponies, playing with friends, tap dancing, and being the center of her family's life.

She despised being called "carrot top", having her braids pulled and hated wearing the color red because she said it made her freckles show and didn't look good with her orange hair.

Due to her parents working long hours ranching, herding sheep, health and other issues, Fern's siblings helped raise her. Her sisters and mother taught her to sew, quilt, and play the flute. She used her sewing skills to bless the lives of her children and made hundreds of baby quilts for her grand and great grandchildren.

Fern's sisters, Marva and Phyllis, had a large part in teaching her the gospel. When Fern was very young she remembered her sister Phyllis saying the following:

"Do you know there is no beginning and no end." Fern thought for a moment and then said, "We are born, and we die." Phyllis answered, "Yes, and we start school and we graduate. We know lots of things that start and end, that's why it is hard for us to understand, but God knows all things. There isn't anything He doesn't know. So, if there is something you don't understand, just trust God and someday you will understand." Fern never forgot that great truth.

Phyllis drove her thirty miles to Bancroft, Idaho so she could be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and receive the Holy Ghost; a gift she always treasured.

Fern's siblings tutored her in academics and they, along with her parents, encouraged her to do her best in school and in life. Following their footsteps, Fern graduated from Soda Springs High School in 1957 as the Salutatorian. Fern was also first chair flutist in her high school band and at Rick's College. She was active in the student council, editor of the yearbook, and especially loved seminary and her teacher Robert J. Matthews, who filled her with a love for the gospel. Those in the graduating class of 1957 remained close throughout the years and have sponsored a float in the Soda Springs Fourth of July parade every year for 67 years. Fern loved reuniting with her friends each year.

Fern met Daryl Fred Nelson when he moved to Soda Springs in ninth grade. They became high school sweethearts, and the rest is history. Their senior year of high school, Fern was the Homecoming Queen and Daryl was the captain of the football team. After graduating from high school, Fern and Daryl were married and sealed for eternity December 18, 1957, in the Logan L.D.S. temple.

Fern and Daryl attended Rick's College, in Rexburg, Idaho. Fern played the flute, and Daryl played the trumpet in the band and played football. It was here they started their family and would go on to have seven children: Brad Lester, Darla, Kurtis Alma, Penilee, Lisa, Moana, and Mindy. They were the most wonderful parents any kids could have. They would sing in the car, camp, hike, work, play and teach the gospel as they kept their covenants to each other and God.

These high school sweethearts had wonderful experiences teaching and serving in many places: Logan, Utah, Hagerman, Idaho, Thatcher, Idaho, New Zealand, Grace, Idaho, Soda Springs, Idaho, Laketown, Utah, and Fish Haven, Idaho. Daryl coached sports and taught school. Fern was an expert at shorthand, typing, and office work. She was employed as a secretary at Monsanto in Soda Springs for many years. Fern actively participated in her church, serving in the relief society, Sunday school, primary and youth programs, but primarily worked with the youth. Her favorite calling was teaching seminary. She was a dedicated teacher and loved sharing the gospel. She memorized hundreds of scriptures, the Articles of Faith, The Family Proclamation and The Living Christ. Her lifetime focus was perfection through Christ.

In 2003, Daryl and Fern returned to New Zealand as C.E.S. missionaries. Upon returning home they served many years as temple missionaries in the Logan, Utah Temple. Fern loved the temple. Up to the day she died she would rehearse in her mind the covenants she had made, determined to be prepared when she passed through the veil.

On June 12, 2018, Fern's sweetheart, Daryl, passed away. For the next six years, Fern continued to attend the temple faithfully with her brother, Loyal, and with her children. She made quilts for her grandchildren, visited Hawaii yearly, participated in Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, memorized the scriptures and shared her testimony and love with everyone.

Her wish was to be here in the flesh for the Second Coming of Christ, but her body said no. Dad needed her back to celebrate their sixty-seventh wedding anniversary. However, there is no doubt she will be one of the first to rise with the Savior when He comes again.

Fern is preceded in death by her husband, Daryl Fred Nelson, her daughter-in-law, Tammy Weston Nelson, two grandsons, Andrew and Caleb Pack, her parents, and all her siblings except her brother, Loyal.

She is survived by her brother, Loyal Alma Hopkins, her brother-in-law's, David Giles and John Beins, and her children: Brad Lester Nelson (Carmen), Darla Nelson Pack (David), Kurtis Alma Nelson (DeAnn), Penilee Nelson Stevens (Tom), Lisa Nelson Hannemann (David), Moana Nelson Kropushek (David), Mindy Nelson, and Tabbie Mayne (Goddaughter), 46 grandchildren, and 90 great grandchildren.

Fern was an angel on earth. In 2 Nephi 32:2-3 it says, "Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ"

Fern was filled with the Holy Ghost and spoke the "tongue of angels"-with power to deliver the words of Christ. There is no doubt she continues to reach out to us and is doing all she can to bring us eternally home. She is our Christmas angel.

Garden City Aerial Photo Late 1960s (shared by Lorraine Rich Mills)

 

4-H Christmas craft evening

 

Cisco Disco Prize-Winning Chili - Scott Tolentino

 

Photo by Trudy Smuin