It's time for Summer Reading at the GC Library! Join us on Friday at the Lakeside Park for our kickoff activity! Pizza, crafts, games, lots of fun! Kids of all ages are welcome. Come anytime between 12-2.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
GC Library June Book Club
This month we are reading Parable of the Sower. Pick up a copy at the library. We will meet to discuss on June 18th at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!
Friday, May 30, 2025
Garden City has a Laundromat
Garden City has a laundromat. Lakeview Laundromat is in Garden City (same building at the Healthwest Clinic and across the parking lot from the Library). This will be a self-serve Laundromat open to the public - 7 days per week 8am-8pm. They also offer Wash & Fold service to Short-term Rental businesses.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Laketown Town Council Agenda for 6-4-25
June 4, 2025 Laketown Town Council Agenda
Notice Date & Time: 6/4/25 6:00 PM -6/4/25 11:00 PM
Description/Agenda:
Laketown Town Council Agenda June 4, 2025 6:00 PM Notice is hereby given that the Town of Laketown Town Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00PM on Wednesday June 4, 2025, in the Laketown Town Office located at 10 North 200 East Laketown, Utah. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Burdette Weston 2. OPENING CEREMONY - TBD 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES - May 7, 2025 - May 22, 2025 6. BUDGET REVIEW 7. APPROVAL OF BILLS 8. ACTIVITY COMMITTEE - Chairman Jordan Gomez 9. UPDATES FROM CLERK'S OFFICE (Lisa) - Proposal for Website hosting from Jones & DeMille Engineering - New computer for office - Water Bill - any announcements on bill The Town Council will not begin discussion on the following agenda items before 7:00 PM 10. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL: Any person wishing to comment on any item, not otherwise on the agenda, may address the town council at this point by addressing the mayor and town council and giving his or her name and address for the record. Comments should be limited to not more than three (3) minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the mayor. Citizen groups will be asked to appoint a spokesperson. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on non-agenda items. Some items brought forward to the attention of the town council will be turned over to the clerk to provide a response outside of the town council meeting. 11. ITEMS OF BUSINESS - Tyler Hunter-Building Permit for Manuel Quajis - Hal Weston - 100 South reduce right of way - 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget 12. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - Chairman Duane Robinson - Replacement list for Ruby Hunter 13. ACTION ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING - CM Willis - encroachment permit recommendation - CM Willis - follow up with Justin on rewording of Ordinance 2025-? Turning over water right or paying $8000 Fee to the City 14. COUNCIL BUSINESS: - Water Updates - Delora Wight - Roads & Streets Updates - Brandon Willis - Park & Recreation Updates - Denise Johnson - Rodeo & Arena Updates - Kris Hodges 15. MAYOR'S REPORT: - Bear Lake Regional Commission Report - Town Updates 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed) 17. ADJOURN NOTE: The Town Council may vote to go into an executive session pursuant to the Utah Code 52-4-205 On Monday June 2 2025 at 4:00 PM a copy of the foregoing notice was posted on the Utah Public Notice website at http://pmn.utah.gov and on the Laketown website at www.laketownutah.com. A copy was posted in conspicuous view inside and outside the Laketown Town Office in Laketown, Utah, and inside of the Laketown post office and at Dee's Service Station. DATED THIS 2nd Day of June 2025 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 Laketown Town Office at (435) 946-9000, 10 North00 East, Laketown, Utah, on Monday through Wednesday at least three working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah 1-888-346-3162. /S/Lisa Johnson, Laketown City Clerk
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 the town clerk three days before the meeting, so arrangements can be made.
Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:
NA
Other information:
Location:
10 North 200 East, Laketown, 84038
Contact information:
Lisa Johnson , clerk@laketownutah.com,
Garden City Planning Commission Meeting June, 4, 2025
Public Notice
Notice Date & Time: 6/4/25 5:00 PM
Description/Agenda:
PUBLIC NOTICE The Garden City Planning Commission will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, immediately following their Public Hearing 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 rezone parcel #36-04-000-0080 (previously parcel #36-04-000-0076) from Residential Estates to Commercial C3 Zone. Located on the North side of Pickleville Parkway. Teri Eynon/Lance & Jennifer Wilson 4. Discussion/Approval to rezone Parcel #36-04-000-0079 from Residential Estates to Commercial C3 Zone. Located on the North side of Pickleville Parkway. Scott Livingston 5. Discussion/Approval of Architectural Standards, Parking and Landscaping for a 2-story office building located at 23 West 200 North. Mike Knapp/Mark Smoot 6. Discussion/Approval of Ordinances: a. #25-07 - An Ordinance Amending Title 11E of the Garden City Code to make Clarifying Corrections to the Subdivision Plat Approval and Amendment Processes. 7. Miscellaneous 8. Adjournment NOTE: The order of this agenda may be altered by those present if necessary. The conference phone number is 1-866-347-5097.
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
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Table of Contents
Photo: The Beauty of the Lake by C.T. Buttars
Photo: Duck on Bear Lake
Garden City Planning Commission Public Hearing - June 4, 2025
UDOT starts final phase of Logan Canyon Fiber Optics Project
Bear Lake Marina Expansion Update May 23, 2025
Farewell for Don and Bess Huefner
History of our Area: Saw Mill Tragedy - Randolph 1878
Heirloom Recipes: Heavenly Onions by Ruth Bowcutt
Photo: Duck on Bear Lake
Garden City Planning Commission Public Hearing - June 4, 2025
UDOT starts final phase of Logan Canyon Fiber Optics Project
Bear Lake Marina Expansion Update May 23, 2025
Farewell for Don and Bess Huefner
History of our Area: Saw Mill Tragedy - Randolph 1878
Heirloom Recipes: Heavenly Onions by Ruth Bowcutt
Dyer's Woad - Youth Program
The Bear Lake Monster is Alive and Well - hunt milfoil
Congratulations to Rich High School Track
The Bear Lake Monster is Alive and Well - hunt milfoil
Congratulations to Rich High School Track
Would you like to help?
Do you have computer skills and are looking for a way to contribute to your community? We're looking for volunteers to assist with the Rich Civic Times Online!
Email rctonline@gmail.com if you're interested in contributing.
THE BEAUTY OF THE LAKE By C. T. Buttars
Clouds resembling “COTTAGE CHEESE” are called ALTOCUMULUS. They make the sky look curdled.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Garden City Planning Commission Public Hearing - June 4, 2025
Notice Date & Time: 6/4/25 5:00 PM
Description/Agenda:
PUBLIC HEARING
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 4th, 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 to rezone parcel 36-04-000-0080 (previously parcel #36-04-000-0076) from Residential Estates to Commercial C3 Zone. Located on the North side of Pickleville Parkway. Teri Eynon 3. Discussion to rezone parcel 36-04-000-0079 from Residential Estates to Commercial C3 Zone. Located on the North side of Pickleville Parkway. Scott Livingston 4. Adjournment The public is invited to attend the meeting, listen by phone, or give written comments. 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.
Location:
69 N Paradise Parkway, Garden City, 84028
Contact information:
Sharlene Millard , townofgardencity@gmail.com, 4359462901
UDOT starts final phase of Logan Canyon fiber optics project
The fiber optics project has entered its final phase, bringing significant improvements to communication in Logan Canyon. When completed, cellphone providers will be able to install towers, resolving longstanding service gaps that have left drivers unable to connect in emergencies.
Frequent canyon traveler Roger Miller has experienced the challenges of unpredictable conditions, including avalanches, and sees the project as a welcome change that could let people know ahead of time if they needed to go through Immigration Canyon. Others driving the canyon have witnessed accidents where calling for help wasn’t an option due to the lack of service.
According to UDOT representatives, one of the most crucial benefits of the new infrastructure is the ability for travelers to reach emergency services when needed. Beyond communication, the project will introduce remotely controlled traffic signs. These signs, along with new cameras and real-time traffic monitoring systems, will provide drivers with essential updates through UDOT's app and website.
Logan City Light and Power is installing conduit lines that will eventually allow for the relocation of power lines underground. This change will reduce wildfire risks caused by damaged lines while lowering long-term maintenance costs.
The fiber optics project has been in development for years, with earlier phases completed in 2022 and 2023. Now, with the final stage underway, reliable communication and enhanced safety measures in Logan Canyon are within reach.
For more details or weekly updates, visit udotinput.utah.gov/logancanyonfiber.
Bear Lake Marina Expansion Update May 23, 2025
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History of our Area: Saw Mill Tragedy - Randolph 1878
William Howard and Harvey Harper built a saw and shingle mill on the Little Creek about where the Stuart McKinnon home now stands. At this mill a tragedy occurred on July 2, 1878, when the boiler in the shingle mill exploded, killing instantly, Chris Hanney, the engineer and Willie Howard, the 7 year old son of William Howard. Parley Pead was severely scalded. He was packing shingles some distance from the boiler.
John and William Corless, who were unloading timer, narrowly escaped death from the flying debris.
Something had gone wrong and Mr. Howard and Hanney were making the repair when the explosion occurred. A part of the boiler weighing about 1,000 pounds landed in a field about 90 rods away and for years it lay in the field out toward the lily hill. (It was moved in the 1970s.) Mr. Howard and Hanney were not only scalded, but their skin was blown full of dirt and sawdust, and their clothing torn from their bodies. Mr. Hanney seemed to get full force of the explosion as nearly every bone in his body was broken. John Snowball and Enoch Shaffer acted as surgeons, washing and setting bones in place. William Howard was blown into the creek, but was rescued from drowning.
Bishop Lee of Woodruff happened to be in Randolph, and with the help of Jane Swartz and Mary Mead Rex, cared for Mr. Howard, who was near death's door. His eyes, ears and mouth were blown full of dirt and sawdust. With the good nursing of Mary Mead Rex, he recovered, but lost his hearing in one ear. Little Willie Howard who was playing with some other children at the back of the building was killed by a part of the smoke stack which came down. Chris Hanney left a wife and five children.
by Della S. McKinnon From Rich Memories published in 1962
Dyer's Woad-Youth Program
Rich County will pay the youth $12.00 per big black bag of dyers woad. Pick up bags at 138 So. Bear Lake Blvd. (Huefner's). Take a picture of the youth with the bag/s and send it to Bess at dbhuefner@yahoo.com. Then take the bags to the City/County dumpsters.
This pretty, yellow weed is so invasive that it poisons the ground around the plant so other plants do not thrive.
Bess Huefner
435-881-3223
Sunday, May 25, 2025
The Bear Lake Monster is Alive and Well-hunt milfoil
The Bear Lake Monster is Alive and Well
Growing in the waters of Bear Lake is an invasive aquatic weed that threatens recreation, fish habitat and water quality. With long stems reaching up to 30 feet long, and feather-like green leaves, Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) creates dense mats that can impede recreation. One small fragment of this plant can break off, settle in the sediment and establish roots anywhere around the lakeshore. It thrives in marinas, where it is protected from wave action and boat props chop up the stems to produce hundreds of new plants. Oftentimes, you can look down through the crystal clear water of Bear Lake and see this monster growing on the lake bed in depths up to 40 feet. Its native relative, northern watermilfoil (Myriophyllum sibiricum), also grows in Bear Lake. The Eurasian and native species can hybridize, creating an herbicide resistant weed that would pose an even greater threat to the lake. There are no hybrids growing at Bear Lake yet, but it is important that we prevent them from establishing.
Eurasian watermilfoil was first found in Bear Lake in 2019 by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and was confirmed on the Utah side later that year. Utah Forestry, Fire & State Lands (FFSL) put together a treatment plan for this invasive weed in 2020, and have been treating it with an aquatic approved herbicide (ProcellaCOR) ever since. Each year, staff has monitored and treated in various areas around the lake, focusing primarily on marinas, boat ramps and areas with high recreation use. This past summer, FFSL staff partnered with Bear Lake Watch and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to put in massive efforts to survey the entire Utah shoreline for the first time. Because of this effort, FFSL was able to treat nearly 200 acres of open water for milfoil, doubling the amount of acres that had ever been treated on the Utah side in the past. The 5 marinas on the Utah side of the lake were also treated for both Eurasian watermilfoil and another invasive weed, curly leaf pondweed. In total, almost 220 acres were treated for aquatic invasive species on the Utah side last year.
This coming summer, FFSL plans to use sonar to map underwater vegetation and reduce the number of man hours needed for surveying. This will also be a great tool to map the spread of the invasive weeds year after year. In addition, Mirella Ortiz, a professor and researcher from Utah State University has partnered with FFSL to investigate which herbicides are most effective specifically for Eurasian watermilfoil at Bear Lake. The results of her work will help managers decide which herbicide(s) would be most effective in Bear Lake’s waters.
As recreationalists and concerned community members, there are some
things that you can do to help prevent the spread of this invasive aquatic
weed, as well as others. Just like for quagga mussels, the best practice is to
CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY. Ensure that your boats, jetskis, kayaks, paddleboards, and
fishing gear are cleaned of all vegetation and mud before AND after entering
any body of water. If you see thick patches of vegetation in the water, don’t
navigate your watercraft through it, and go around if possible. Do your part to
prevent the spread of these invasive aquatic weeds and help us protect the
Caribbean of the Rockies.
Visit our website to learn more about invasive weeds at Bear Lake: https://ffsl.utah.gov/state-lands/bear-lake/invasive-plants/
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