Fire Restrictions Statewide

 Beginning tonight at midnight, August 1st, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will go into effect statewide. 

 

The biggest difference between this and Stage 1 is campfires will not be allowed even in approved campgrounds. No combustible material including charcoal grills, etc. 

 

Propane, compressed gas grills will be allowed with proper clearance from combustible materials. 

 

This will include all unincorporated private land, state land and BLM. US Forest Service Managed land will be under no restrictions for the time being. 

 

For the best information about all of this, visit utahfireinfo.gov for up to date, detailed information. 

 

Order Attached. 

 

 

 

	TRAVIS HOBBS RICH COUNTY FIRE WARDEN M: 385-835-2799 E: trhobbs@utah.gov Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands
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Garden City Planning Commission

 

PUBLIC HEARING

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 6th, 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.      Ordinance Discussion:

a.      Ordinance #25-09 – An Ordinance updating Conditional Uses

b.      Ordinance #25-10 – An Ordinance Amending the Dark Sky Ordinance

3.      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.

 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901 on Mondays through Fridays, at least 3 working days before the meeting.  The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Posted on this 25th day of July 2025.

Randoph Town Council

 

Randoph Town Council

August 2025 Town Board Agenda

Notice Date & Time: 8/6/25 6:30 PM -8/6/25 8:30 PM

 

Minutes & Bills

Pancake Breakfast / 5K Run / Parade / Local’s Night

Annexation of Outlaw Woodworks

Tourism Grant 2025 & 2026

SR 16 Sidewalk Grant

.gov emails & website

Road Repairs

Update Ordinances

Overdue Water bills

New Business

 

THE BEAUTY OF THE LAKE By C. T. Buttars

 

 In the art world, a monochromatic painting uses just one color, but a variety of shades, tints and tones.  This unretouched masterpiece was beautifully painted by Mother Nature.

Tax: From LouJean Argyle

Rich County residents, please take note: The current 2025 Valuation Notices have been mailed.

There wasn’t an increase in property tax to the school. The legislature mandated that counties break out the 2025 taxes and in the process, the 2024 taxes were inadvertently left off for some of the school’s taxes.

If you will look at your 2024 taxes, you can see the discrepancy. Mine for instance only shows $632.00 for 2024 and $1064.00 for 2025. In reality in 2024 taxes were about the same as 2025. This was just an error.

Anyone can go to https://search.richcounty.gov/PropertyTaxSearch.aspx and search Property Tax Information with their parcel number and choose 2024 to show what you were taxed in 2024.

Dog Photo Contest Vote

Send an email to rctonline@gmail.com to vote.

List the category and the name of the dog you would like to see win.  You can vote for one dog in each category.

Thank you for participating.

Children identified

 

From a reader:

The children sitting in front of the Stone Building are Linda Sprouse, Nadine Hansen, Ilona Negus, Carolyn & Anita Weston, Glade Booth, Wallace Tremelling.  I was told they were in Logan being baptized for the dead.  

 

Construction Update | July 24, 2025 Rick Springs Fire Due to the Rick Springs Fire, crews may work until late evening. Drivers should expect uneven surfaces, and additional delays. Raspberry Days Construction activities will pause from Wednesday, August 6 at 12 p.m. through Monday, August 11 at 7 a.m. Security and construction barrels will remain in place to protect the work zones. Upcoming Construction Activities Crews will continue trenching for fiber conduit installation in the traffic lanes at the following locations: Milepost (MP) 470 to 472.5 (near Right Hand Fork) Milepost (MP) 481 to 484 (near Tony Grove Rd) This work includes rock saw excavation, allowing for precise material removal with minimal impact to surrounding structures. Please drive with caution through the work zones. Drivers can anticipate heavy traffic delays and signalized one-way traffic at multiple locations throughout the project area. Beaver Creek Project: The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is completing a roadway replacement project on US-89 from Beaver Creek Resort to milepost (MP) 492 in Logan Canyon, spanning approximately 6 miles. Work began on Wednesday, July 16. Drivers can expect heavy delays. Logan Canyon Closure: US-89 will be fully closed between MP 485 and 491 beginning July 28 and 29, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. each night. A detour will be in place utilizing US-39. Please plan ahead and follow posted signage. For additional adjacent project information, visit our website. CAUTION: Motorcycle, Cyclists, and Drivers There are trenches, uneven road surfaces, and loose gravel throughout the corridor. Please use caution and prioritize safety while travelling through the construction area. Reduce speed, follow posted signage, and be alert of crew members and equipment. Crews installing fiber optic conduit along US-89 in Logan Canyon. Project Overview UDOT is installing fiber optic cable in Logan Canyon. This fiber optic cable installation will improve broadband access in Logan Canyon, allowing for easier and more reliable community connection for Logan City, Garden City, and Beaver Mountain Resort. It will also strengthen and enhance communication capabilities, strengthen emergency service support, and create opportunities for these communities to expand services and improve connectivity. To Learn More, view the Project Video. Work began in early May and will be completed in fall 2026.* What to Expect Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Friday 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Occasional weekend and night work Winter shutdown with finish work through fall 2026 Moving operations throughout the canyon One way traffic with temporary signals, at various locations Delays are anticipated throughout the canyon Nighttime lighting, noise, dust, and vibration Heavy equipment, support vehicles, and crew members Utah Highway Patrol escorts in the area  *Construction schedules and traffic impacts are subject to change due to weather, utility, equipment, and material delays. Project Map Stay Informed Want the latest? Sign up for email updates by emailing logancanyonfiber@utah.gov with "Subscribe" in the subject line. Know before you go! Check UDOT Traffic today! The UDOT Traffic app provides commuters and travelers with mobile access to information for the State of Utah roadways. Download for Android Download for Apple Contact Us Public Involvement Team Hotline: 801-996-7086 Email: logancanyonfiber@utah.gov Website: udotinput.utah.gov/logancanyonfiber

Public Involvement Team | 111 E Broadway Suite 600 | Salt Lake City, UT 84111 US

Bear Lake Fishing Forecast

Bear Lake (Blue Ribbon):
Fishing forecast (July-August):

On June 26, the surface water temperature was about 65 degrees, and cutthroat and lake trout were
heading deep. Recent reports indicate anglers who are using downriggers are catching fish by
trolling with jointed minnow lures in bright colors (oranges/reds) or Rapalas in water 60 to 90 feet
deep. Try to keep your lure close to the bottom. In some cases, letting your lure dig into the bottom
of the lake is a good idea. A good spot to troll is from Swan Creek north to Fish Haven Creek. On the
eastern side of the lake, just off Cisco Beach, Rainbow Cove and the Idaho State Park are good
places to try. Lots of recreational boat traffic is underway by late morning, so fish from sunrise until
about 11 a.m.

If you prefer to jig, try off the outside edges of the “rockpile” east of the Ideal Beach resort in the
early morning hours. Once again, target fish in about 80 feet of water this time of year. Use a 1/2- to
1-ounce jig with a 4- to 6-inch tube, twister tail or swim bait tipped with a piece of cisco or other fish
meat. Let the jig bounce right on the bottom, lifting it up about 12 to 18 inches and then dropping it
back. Many of the strikes happen when the lure is falling back to the bottom, so pay attention to your
line. If you notice the lure/line stops sinking, set the hook and hold on!

Boat launching is available at the Utah State Park Marina, Rainbow Cove and the First Point ramp.
The Cisco Beach ramp is open, but four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended to launch there.
Construction has started on the Utah State Park Marina Expansion Project. State park personnel are
working closely with the contractor to minimize any impacts to the operations of the existing marina.

Reminder: The trout limit is two fish. There is no longer a fin clip regulation for cutthroat trout, so you
can keep any cutthroat trout up to your two fish limit. Lake trout take a long time to reach a large
size. While large lake trout are legal to keep, many anglers encourage other anglers to release them.
If you plan on releasing fish, try to land the fish quickly and then get it back into the water without
any delays. The warm surface water temperature is hard on fish in the summer. You may want to
consider using a ‘descending device’ that allows you to release fish into deeper, cooler water.

History of Our Area: P.W. Cook

There was little work done cooperatively as a public enterprise in Garden City.  P.W. Cook erected a mill for grinding w heat at Swan Creek in the spring of 1865.  Before the mill was finished, grinding was done by a hand mill which had previously been used in Round Valley.  The first mill was a crude makeshift made of two large stones set in a a frames.  Later P.W. Cook went to Salt Lake City and got a set of burrs from President Brigham Young paying $500.00 for them.

He installed a saw mill.  It had an upright saw.  Later a circular saw was installed.  

At Salt Lake City P.W. Cook got a picker and two carding machines.  A Mr. Crawford operating the carding machines.  He was an expert at this work.  Some of the weaving was done by Eliza Hall.  Mary R. Cook ran the picker.  Alexander Sims was one of the early flour millers at Swan Creek.

Julie Cook Rich Obituary

 

Julie Cook Rich

February 4, 1949 — July 19, 2025

Hyrum

Julie Cook Rich was born in Logan, Utah on February 4, 1949 to Oris Kaa Cook and Beatrice Willie Cook.

She was raised in Garden City, Utah.

Julie married Steven Rich on 6-7-67 in the Logan Utah Temple. They were blessed with 4 sons. David, Layne (Tanya), Shayne (Valarie) and Blake (Marianne). Her 14 grandchildren/step-grandchildren, plus their spouses and great grandchildren brought her immense joy.

She was predeceased by her husband Steve, her parents, a brother and a granddaughter, Jessica Rich.

Julie is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and siblings: Wayne, LaDawn, Steve and Kenneth.

Julie and Steve deeply loved each other and helped each other in all aspects of life. With the family business, Richwood, Steve was the genius with the work and Julie made sure he could do what he did, managing the books and helping with countless construction projects. The beauty of the work is reflected in the craftsmanship of the house they built together.

She loved living in Hyrum, and felt blessed to be surrounded by so many wonderful friends and neighbors.

Julie deeply loved the gospel and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

She had several health problems over the years, but her determination to take care of her family helped her deal with and work through the pain. She loved being outside. She always had a wonderful garden and loved weeding. She loved the beauty and bounty of a well-cared-for yard and garden, and cherished the wonderful ambiance and “together” space it made for family. She always took great pleasure in sharing the bounties she grew.

She was a talented artist and painted many beautiful paintings. She made the best quilts, afghans, baby blankets and stuffed bears. She put some of that talent to work as she took care of many Cub and Blazer Scout activities and camps. She (and the boys), made endless wooden beads, bolo ties and other items for day camps. She spent many years serving in Scouting. She received the Silver Beaver Award for her service.

She was famous for her cookies, with the ‘pink’ cookies and chocolate chip oatmeal butterscotch cookies being some of the favorites. When the boys were growing up, she would mix up a 4x batch every Sunday evening and between the boys and their friends, rarely had any left to bag at the end of the night. Later, as the grandchildren came, she always had some cookie dough rolls in the freezer ready to cook fresh.

She passed away on July 19, 2025 at her home in Hyrum, Utah from complications of pancreatic cancer. We would like to express our gratitude to CNS Hospice, and especially Debbie, for their care and support.

She was buried on July 26, 2025 in the Hyrum City Cemetery in Hyrum, Utah.