Congratulations to Rich High School Track Team

 

2025 Utah State Track Athletes from Rich High

Rich High Boys came in 2^nd place with 100 points and Rich High Girls came in 3^rd with 110 points. 

Boys 100 meter dash:

               Hudson Parry 1^st place

               Wilkes Weston 9^th place

Girls 100 meter dash:

               Molly Weston 2^nd place

Boys 200 meter dash:

               Hudson Parry 1^st place

               Sam Leifson 6^th place

               Bode O’Mealy 7^th place

Girls 200 meter dash:

               Molly Weston 2^nd place

Boys 400 meters:

               Hudson Parry 1^st place

               Wilkes Weston 9^th place

Girls 400 meters:

               Laci McKinnon 7^th place

Boys 110 Hurdles:

               Jasper Johnson 3^rd place

Boys 300 Meter Hurdles:

               Samuel Leifoson 4^th place

               Jett Holmes 6^th place

Girls 800 meter run:

               Paige Smith placed 1^st

               Lyda Taylor placed 5^th

               Katharina Smith placed 19^th

               Della Stringham placed 20^th

Boys 800 meter run:

               Dax Jolley placed 9^th

               Brandon Stringham placed 11^th

Girls 1600 meter run:

               Paige Smith placed 1st

               Lyda Taylor placed 3^rd

               Katharina Smith placed 16^th

Boys 1600 meter run:

               Scott Wakefield placed 14^th

               Dax Jolley placed 18^th

Girls 3200 meter run:

               Paige Smith placed 2^nd

               Lydea Taylor placed 3^rd

Boys 3200 meter run:

               Dax Jolley placed 5^th

               Scott Wakefield placed 8^th

Boys Shotput:

               Easton Eborn  5^th place

               Boston Jolley  placed 6^th

               Porter Keetch placed 13^th

Girls Shotput:

               Tyla Pugmire placed 8th

               Lexi Rowe placed 16^th

Girls Discus:

               Tyla Pugmire

Boys Discus:

               Karter Groll placed 4^th

               Easton Eborn placed 7^th

               Porter Keetch placed 10^th

Girls Javelin:

               Lexi Rowe placed 15^th

               Jaylin Lutz placed 16^th

               Ryann Smoot placed 17^th

Girls Long Jump:

               Molly Weston placed 6th

Boys Long Jump:

               Drake Weston placed 6^th

               Jasper Johnson placed 14^th

Girls High Jump:

               Paige Smith placed 1^st

               Laci McKinnon placed 4th

Boys High Jump:

               Aiden Weston placed 11^th

               Jasper Johnson placed 14^th

               Ethan Earl placed 17th

Girls 4X100 meter Relay: Placed 4th

               Peyton Cluff/Clare Shinkle/Carley England/Molly Weston

Boys 4X400 meter Relay: Placed 4th

               Ethan Earl/Wilkes Weston/Wyatt O’Mealy/Karter Groll/Bode O’Mealy/Bandon Stringham/Jett   Holmes

Girls 4X400 meter Relay:

              Laci McKinnon/Hazelle Scott/Peyton Cluff/Kira Hoffman/Kathrina Smith/Clare Shinkle/Lyda Taylor/Ryann Smoot

Girls Sprint Medley Relay: placed #1                Carly England/Laci McKinnon/Lyda Taylor/Peyton Cluff/Katharina Smith/Braylyn Pugmire

Photos Compliment by Little Starling Photography-Lauriann Wakefield

      

              

              

Lake View Art Gallery Grand Opening May 23

Can't wait for YOU  to see all of our GREAT local talent!

See you Friday at 4:00pm for the Grand Opening.
Open this week

Wednesday 10 am to 4:00,

Friday 10 am to 7 pm, and

Saturday 10 am to 3 pm.

Closed Tuesday and Thursday! (got to get ready sometime).

Printing, Party Store, UPS Shipping available with the same schedule this week.

Congratulations to Rich High Graduates, Graduates with Associates Degrees & Certificates

 WAY TO GO Graduates!

Dominik	Andersen
Brantzen	Argyle
Kassi	Argyle
Cassandra	Argyle
Ashton	Bell
Kamree	Call
Jared	Carver
Jadex	Chandler
Peyton	Cluff
Faith	Downing
Ethan	Earl
Roger	Earley
Jasmine	Ennis
Jazmyn	Erickson
Brenley	Hatch
Nina	Hillier
Carter	Hoffman
Ryker	Hoffman
Tesla	Holmes
AshLyn	Hunsaker
Kobey	Johnson
Jordan	Johnson
Kira	Jolley
Bowdy	Leavitt
Samuel	Leifson
Alli	Livingston
Antonio	Maldonado Rodriguez
Draven	Marshall
Talon	Pace
Hilary	Rex
Zenick	Stocking
Carter	Stokes
Colby	Stokes
Austin	VanSyoc
Austin	Vasquez
James	Wamsley
Drake	Weston

2025 Associate Degree Students
Cass Argyle

Kassie Argyle

Kamree Call

Peyton Cluff

Faith Downing

Ethan Earl

Brenley Hatch

Tesla Holmes

Kobey Johnson

Hilary Rex

Zenick Stocking

Austin Vasquez

 

GE Certificate Students (30 or more credits)

Jordan Johnson

Samuel Leifson

Talon Pace

James Wamsley

Table of Contents 5-20-25

Photo:  The Beauty of the Lake - C.T. Buttars
Photo by Carol Ann Dyer
Cisco Sonar:  Lilac - Bryce Nielsen
May Fun Facts
The Boardwalk
Rich High Track
Library Book Club May 21st
History of Our Area:  Ideal Beach
Heirloom Recipes:  U.A.C. Cookies - Lutheria Langford White
State and Federal Fire Officials Present Wildfire Plan
Rich School District Board Meeting
Garden City Fire Department Control Board
Rich County Commissioners Hearing on Transient Room Tax and updated documents

The Beauty of the Lake by C.T. Buttars

 

WAVES ABOVE THE LAKE???  These rarely seen Kelvin-Hemholtz “wave clouds” are caused by two layers of air with different densities and wind speeds. 

Photo by Carol Ann Dyer

 

Cisco Sonar - Lilac - Bryce Nielsen

 
(I am a little late writing this column concerning my subject matter).  One of my favorite flowers and smell in the late spring at Bear Lake is the Lilac bush.  This plant has been around for a long time.  Originally it was found on the rocky shores of the Balkan Peninsula.  It is member of the Olive family which contributes to its hardiness.  It was introduced to Europe in 1562 by the Romans and spread throughout the continent in the following years.  They were introduced to North America in the mid-1700’s. 

I have always loved lilacs ever since I was a child, looking at the intricate flower and smelling them in our backyard.  To me, when they blossom, it means that spring is finally here.  They blossom according to temperature.  First you will see them in along the Wasatch Front and later in Cache Valley, then finally in Bear Lake.  They seem to grow everywhere and apparently do not need much care once they are established.  You always can always notice the purple and white flowers around old, broken down structures and homesteads where no one takes care of them.

As an old, fisheries biologist operating a fish trap on Swan Creek for 40 years, I would always look for their blooms.  Regardless of the preceding weather when they appeared it meant the Bear Lake cutthroat would enter the trap in earnest.  One my favorite, unscientific observations.

I think lilacs are so common people don’t care about them anymore.  You rarely see lilacs planted in the new subdivisions or in the bushes in the plant stores.  Their aroma and purple color are a base for countless items for sale on the Internet.  I love them because they are survivors.  Harsh winters, snow, wind, or drought don’t seem to bother them.  I will always look forward to seeing them bloom.

May Fun Facts

 

Boardwalk

"We have a whole new boardwalk—sturdy and beautifully crafted. The redwood looks stunning, and it even seems a little wider to me, whether it truly is or not. Winding through the trees and marsh, the path offers a breathtaking journey, culminating in that first glimpse of the lake.  Thank you to the Town Council.

Rich High Track

 Deseret News:

Rich’s Paige Smith had herself quite a day in the 1A meet. It began with a new PR in the 3,200 meters as she finished runner-up with a time of 11:34.47.

A few hours later in the high jump, the junior broke the 1A state record as she cleared 5’06.25, eclipsing the old record set by Panguitch’s Kapri Orton in 2018 by a quarter inch.

Hudson Parry, Rich Placed 1st in the 100, 200, & 400 meters

“I’m really pleased with what happened today,” Parry said. “I did have some goals to break some state records that I didn’t get, but I’m only a sophomore, so I have a few more years to get those.”

Scotty Wakefield placed 8th in the 500 meter race.

(I will include the rest of the amazing student athletes next week-I just found the link)

Book Club Meets Wed. May 21st 6:00 PM

 

History of Our Area - Ideal Beach

 In 1915 James W. Neil of Kemmerer, Wyoming, visited the community and was favorably impressed.  He conceived the idea of securing property on the lake shore and building a resort.  He bought a piece of land on the lake shore from Thomas and Joseph Hodges which they had used for lambing grounds, and in 1926 incorporated Ideal Beach Amusement Company, financed by the businessmen of Kemmerer.  It was given its name because of the nature of the beautiful sandy beach upon which it was located.  Part of the lodge and a few cabins were built the first year and also a dance pavilion with a spring floor.

Fifty canvas row boats and canoes were purchased from Old Town, Maine, and put into service.  The following year more cabins were added making forty-one in all.  The lodge was completed with a first class dining room.  Boating, bathing, and dancing were the chief amusements.  In 1918 a merry-go-round was added and other concession-like games were installed and operated by John Wilson and Archie Niel.

From the book "Rich Memories' published in 1962 

Another article about Ideal Beach states that Ideal Beach was built in 1916, and given the name because of its beautiful sandy beach.  There is a large dance hall with a spring floor, a large cafe, a new modern motel, and many cabins....in 1960 they build a new boat ramp that can put two boats in the water at once.

Heirloom Recipes: U. A. C. Cookies by Lutheria Langford White

 Editor's note:  I do not know what the U.A.C. stands for.  If anyone does, please let us know.

State and Federal Fire Officials to Present Plans for Anticipated High Wildfire Season

State and Federal Fire Officials to Present Plans for Anticipated High Wildfire Season after Executive Order was Issued in early May

Officials challenge Northern, Central and Southern Utahns to be better prepared while outdoors.

WHEN:   Tuesday, May 20, 2025 @ 2:30 pm


WHAT: State and federal fire officials will address this year’s plans for bolstering Utah’s wildfire preparedness and coordination ahead of an anticipated higher-than-normal wildfire season.  Utahns in all regions of the state need to exercise good Fire Sense while outdoors to decrease human-caused wildfires ranging from vehicle and unattended campfire starts to unauthorized debris burns and careless target shooting.

WHERE: This is the Place Heritage Park
2601 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City (See attached map)

WHO: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
Todd Adams, Deputy Director, Utah Department of Natural Resources
Jamie Barnes, Director, Forestry, Fire and State Lands
Chris Delaney, State Fire Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management
Basil Newmerzhycky – Great Basin Predictive Services, Bureau of Land Management

Visuals: Updated statistics on human-caused wildfires in Utah
Statewide maps showing regions of concern
State and federal wildfire equipment

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