Burke's Run 67 at 67

Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter

Rich County Times 

Burke Christensen and his wife Louann live in Bear Lake during the summer.  Their home is in Kentucky where Burke is a professor of Business Law, Insurance Law, and Risk Management Law at Eastern University in Richmond, Kentucky.  Both Burke and his wife graduated from Utah State University, after which Burke attended the University of Utah Law School. 

 Burke is going to run his age, 67 miles, around Bear Lake.  He is soliciting pledges as a fundraiser for the Garden City Library, Kentucky Riverkeeper, an environmental group, and the S.J. Quinney College of Law.   Burke has run in nine marathons, but this is the longest marathon he has ever run!

 

The run will take place on Friday night, August 2^nd and finish at the Garden City Library parking lot on Saturday, August 3^rd.  He will start on the southeast side of the lake, be in Garden City the first time at about 10:30 or 11:00 p.m., run north up the west side of the lake and into Idaho at night into the morning. 

He should arrive back at the finish line at the Garden City Library parking at approximately 9:30 a.m. 

 

EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO SUPPORT BURKE AT THE FINISH LINE SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 3^RD!

If you are interested in pledging money towards this run (fundraiser) to the library, there is a sign up sheet in the library.    Burke Christensen said:  “I am grateful for the resources and friendly place at the Garden City Library.”  

  

Garden City Library

P.O. Box 243

Garden City, Utah 84028

( 435) 946-2950

www.gcutl.org 

New Businesses In Garden City

Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter
Rich County Times

Robert Miskin requested approval to conduct a horse drawn carriage business in Garden City.   The request was denied by the Council.

J2RIC Technical Services, LLC, DBA Bear Lake Lodging, Jeff Winter, owner, was approved by the Council. 

Gale O. Thompson requested permission to conduct a display and sale of wood products at 1621 South Bear Lake Boulevard when staying at that address.  The request was approved by the Council.  Mayor Spuhler suggested that Mr. Thompson display his work at the Artisan and Farmers Market.

Artisans Needed For Butch Cassidy Days

Bear Lake Arts Council Idaho

C/o Montpelier City Hall

534 Washington Street

Montpelier, Id 83254

June 12, 2013

The Bear Lake Arts Council and Montpelier Chamber of Commerce are joining together for our annual Butch Cassidy Days, Saturday July 20^th, 2013.  From 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. local heritage artisans and vendors will line both sides of downtown Montpelier. A reenactment of the Butch Cassidy bank robbery will take place at noon.

We would like you to participate by displaying your artistic works and if at all possible create or work on your current project.

 Thank you in advance for your support.  For “no charge” booth space and more information contact Sara Lusk at 801-541-2816.

Jeana Hansen, President of Bear Lake Arts Council

The Muddled Male

Ratio Theory

 

By Bob Stevens, The Muddled Male

        We have been traveling from one enclave of grandchildren to another for the past few days, and it has caused me to ponder the issue of aging.  A little about aging in general, of course, but mostly about the aging that applies directly to me.  Ask any of us “old duffers,” as we are sometimes called, and we are quick to tell you that it was only yesterday that we were little kids playing with the same energy and abandon as our great grandchildren do now.  What happened in the interim?  How did we move so quickly from young to old?  What is it that takes us so rapidly from invincible to fragile?  Well, I have been working on a theory that my friend the math professor would say is simply a matter of ratios. 

        When I was little, like our great grandchildren, my only thought was of the moment.  Not anyone else’s moment, mind you, just my own.  That should have been easy to do since I hadn’t been around very long and the number of moments of which I was trying to keep track were few.  When I was three, however, thinking about things that happened when I was two still taxed my little brain since one year was one third of my entire life up to that moment.  At my current age, however, one third of my life is now a block of twenty-six years.  Same ratio, as my friend would be quick to explain, but a whole lot more “stuff” to sort through, especially if I happen to be reviewing the twenty-six years that contains the exciting courtship of Ann, my wife, and especially since I have a much slower processing speed now than when I was three, or when I was courting. 

        I was explaining my ratio theory to Ann, but her processing speed is also slow and she is still stuck in the middle of her lecture about my poor eating habits and why I will regret it one day.  When her frustration becomes overwhelming she always reminds me that amputation is in my diabetic future if I don’t pay more heed to her counsel.  When my frustration becomes overwhelming I respond with a reminder that if her warning becomes reality I will ask for a pair of those springy things that the blade runner used in the Olympics and I will be able to run faster than I can now……even in my old age.  Assuming that she hadn’t heard my explanation about my ratio theory, and assuming that I had finally gotten the upper hand regarding her dismay over my diet, I assumed the position of a smug husband just in time to hear her remind me that the definition for duffer is an incompetent or dull-witted person.  Maybe my ratio theory only applies to husbands.

Summer Bear Lake

Photo by Eric Frandsen

Don't Polite Yourself To Death

Bobbie Bicknell Coray
Rich Civic Times


The other night I was chatting with a friend when she began to mix up words and use the wrong ones. We both stopped talking, startled.  I said to her that she was showing signs of a stroke.  "Oh, no," she said.  "I'm  just fine."  My kind friend never wants to be a bother and is so polite!

I suggested that she let me take her to the hospital, but again she said she was fine.  I left, checked with a friend who had had a stroke years before who told me to call the ambulance because there was a three hour window in the case of a stroke to get the correct medication.  (I learned later that you really need to get to the hospital in two hours, so they can do a CAT scan and other tests.)

So I called the ambulance, got gas, because I was on fumes..(Keep your gas tank half full in Rich County), and got to her house just after the ambulance arrived.  The EMT staff were wonderful and thorough.  They called the hospital and did tests.  But by this time my friend was just fine and looking good.. Again, so polite that she didn't want to put the ambulance people out, she thanked them and sent them on their way.  They agreed when their consulting doctor released her and only if I would take her home with me and watch her.  They left, asking us to call them again if anything changed. I was politely embarrassed that perhaps I'd over-reacted, and wondered if I should have called the ambulance...you see how we were "politing" ourselves to death?

Several people had gathered seeing the ambulance lights, so they helped her get her things together to go to my house and once again her speech pattern changed drastically.  This time we didn't ask politely, we just put her in the car and drove her to Logan Hospital.  We made it in time and she is just fine.  But I learned a lot.

1. At the sign of a stroke or heart attack take the ambulance to a major trauma hospital.

2. Don't worry that you are being a bother or think that you will get better in time. Err on the side of caution.

3. Don't drive someone to the hospital yourself, use the ambulance, because they can deal with an emergency on drive to the hospital, give oxygen and put in intravenous tubes.

Butch Cassidy Days

WANTED!!!  ARTISANS AND VENDORS!!!

The Chamber of Commerce and Arts Council are looking for artisans and vendors who are interested in free booth space for the Butch Cassidy Days Event.  July 20th from 9-2pm.  Please respond ASAP for a registration form as space is limited and will be assigned. 

We are working hard to make this a huge and exciting event for our community so please pass along the attached information.

Thank you so much and please contact any board member with questions!

 

Sara Lusk

Secretary

Bear Lake- Montpelier Idaho Chamber of Commerce

www.BearLakeChamber.org

Owner

BLB Outlet

www.BearLakeBuzz.com

Ambulance For Sale, New Business And Upgrades To County Building

 
Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter
Rich County Times

     

RANDOLPH, Utah, July 3, 2013.  Rich County Commission.  A short meeting this month involved tax issues, an ambulance for sale and new business license requests.  

 

Ben Barrus, Laketown Lodge (Old Rock Store), asked the Commissioners to approve a redesignation of his property as residential for property tax purposes.  During the summer months, people rent this property, but during the winter months Mr. Barrus’ family lives there.  Kim Wilson, the Rich County Assessor, will obtain more information before the County Commission makes a decision on the status of the property as some short term rentals are considered private residences and Mr. Barrus may be the only one considered commercial.

 

The Rich County ambulance, a 2002 two wheel drive diesel, is for sale.  The asking price is $5,000 or best offer.  Anyone who is interested should contact Kim Wilson, Rich County Assessor, at the Rich County Office.

 

Russell Thomson, Rich County Janitor, reported that the restrooms were plumbed incorrectly.  The plumbing has been corrected so hot water is now in the restrooms.   No mold was detected in the building, but two coats of paint were required to cover the old paint.   Mr. Thomson was frustrated that there has been no communication with the Commissioners as to his assignments.  Commissioner Bill Cox asked Mr.  Thomson to prepare a list of the daily, weekly, and monthly projects for which he is responsible as a salaried employee.    The Commissioners can then sit down with Mr. Thomson to draw up a clear job description which will be a topic for the August Rich County Commission meeting.

 

Tom Wahlberg, Garden City,  asked the County Commissioners to approve a business license for Tiffany Wahlberg, who is starting a new trucking business, Republic Transportation, LLC.  The license was approved.

 

 

 

 

 

                               

 

 

 

Mosquito Massacre

Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

RANDOLPH, Utah.  July 3, 2013. Rich County Commission.  Commissioner Bill Cox announced that  Mosquitoes have been sprayed this year.  No West Nile has been detected this year, possibly because of our dry weather which kills the species of mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus,  or because they have been sprayed earlier this year.  Whatever the reason, we are not complaining!

Rich County Sheriff Report For June

Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

 

RANDOLPH, Utah. According to the June Report prepared by Sheriff Dale Stacey for the Rich County Commission, the total number of incidents for June was 136 compared to May’s report of 108 incidents. 

 

Garden City reported 58 incidents including  6 alarms, 6 animal problems, 7 citizen assists, 3 civil processes, 3 welfare checks, 3 traffic hazards, 3 traffic accidents with damages, 4 intoxicated persons, 9 medical emergencies,  2 suspicious person circumstances,  1 alcohol offense, 1 city dispute,  1 disorderly conduct, 1controlled substance problem, 1 DUI or drugs, 1 fraud, 1 harassment, 1 lost property, 1 VIN serial number inspection, 1 theft, 1 attempted suicide, and 1 traffic accident with injuries.   

 

Laketown reported 17 incidents including 4 medical emergencies, 2 traffic hazards, 2 wanted persons, 1 abandoned vehicle, 1 alarm, 1 animal problem, 1 attempt to locate, 1 burglary, 1 citizen assist, 1 fire, 1 found property, and 1 traffic accident with injuries.

 

North County reported 2 incidents--1 custodial interference and 1 welfare check.

 

Out of County there were 2 incidents, both of which were transportation of person/property.

 

Randolph reported  26 incidents--4 animal problems, 8 citizen assists, 2 traffic hazards, 2 civil processes, 2 VIN serial number inspection,  1 domestic disturbance,  1 transportation of persons/property, 1 child abuse or neglect, 3 traffic accidents with damage, 1 welfare check, and 1 trespassing.  

 

South County had 3 reported incidents--1 agency assist and 2 citizen assists.  

 

Woodruff  had  27 reported incidents including 5 animal problems, 4 citizen assists,  2 child abuse or neglect, 2 medical emergencies, 2 missing persons, 2 suspicious persons/circumstances,  2 VIN serial number inspections, 2 thefts, 1 attempt to locate, 1 DUI, 1 fire, 1 citizen dispute, 1 traffic hazard, and 1 traffic accident with damage.

A total of 64 traffic citations were given during the month of June: 34 citations and 34 violations were issued in Garden City; 12 citations and 12 violations were issued in Laketown; 10 citations and 10 violations were issued in Randolph; and 6 citations and 8 violations wee issued in Woodruff.  The majority of the traffic citations were issued for speeding.

Burke's Run - Let's all Get Involved

 

By Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter

Rich County Times

 

GARDEN CITY, Utah – Don’t forget to support Burke Christensen on his 67 mile run around Bear Lake commemorating his 67^th Birthday!  There is a sign-up sheet in the Garden City Library if you would like to make a donation for this run.  Burke is already receiving some donations for this run from as far away as Kentucky and Illinois.  It will be held during Raspberry Days and all money raised will be donated to the library.    Donations can be made anytime at the Garden City Library.

Dinosaur Dig Summer Library Party

By Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter

Rich County Times

 

GARDEN CITY, Utah – A great time was had by all who attended the Garden City Library ‘Dig Into Reading’ summer party.  Sixty children ranging in ages from preschool to 10 attended the event.  Most of the children in attendance were from Garden City, but some came from as far away as California and Wisconsin!  The children were treated to dinosaur crafts, lunch, a fossil dig, and a tremendous dinosaur presentation by Kathy Robertson of Salt Lake City.    Cathie Rasmussen, Library Director, hosted the event.  Thanks to the many volunteers who helped make this a truly spectacular party!

Young Man Dies On Bear Lake Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

From Miami Herald:

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  A young man has died of carbon monoxide poisoning after he inhaled too many toxic fumes during a boat trip on a Utah lake. Lucas Allyn, 22, was said to be lying near the exhaust pipe at the back of a boat as he helped his friends on and off the vessel while they went swimming and water skiing. Allyn's friends called 911 when they thought he had heatstroke on Saturday around 7.15pm.

Tragic: Lucas Allyn, 22, died of carbon monoxide poisoning on Saturday after he inhaled too many fumes during an boat ride on Bear Lake in Utah Deseret News reports that emergency responders met the boat at the dock at Bear Lake and some of his friends had already started trying to perform CPR on Allyn. Emergency responders continued to try to revive Allyn for over an hour before announcing the time of death.

The Utah State Medical Examiner later ruled that his cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning. The ruling comes as a surprise given the circumstances around Allyn's death, since the boat was running on an outdoor lake, meaning that the gas would have had plently of space to diseminate. Scene: Allyn was on the boat with friends at Bear Lake (pictured) on Saturday when they called 911 because they thought he had heat stroke 'Wildcard': His friends said Allyn (left, and at the left in right picture) dropped out of school but was hoping to reapply to college Carbon monoxide poisoning generally occurs in instances where a person is stuck inside a contained space where the substance is leaking, forcing them to inhale the toxic chemical instead of oxygen. Fun-loving: Allyn was said to be a loyal and trusting friend In this instance, the exhaust pipe lead came from the exterior motor of an older boat- as opposed to being contained in an interior cabin- and the victim was laying near the end of the pipe.One friend wrote a blog post in memory of his friend, who he called 'a wildcard' that 'became essentially, the brother I never had'. 'Lucas was that friend I could trust with anything, including my life. He was even going to be my best man (if I ever were to get married),' Raymond Howze wrote in the post. 'My family took him in almost a year ago when he moved out of his apartment and since then, our bond became even stronger.'Allyn had attended one year of college before dropping out, but at the time of his death, Mr. Howze was in the process of helping him reapply to school. 'In the end, he wanted to do whatever it took to get to the top,' Mr Howze wrote. 'I’ll always remember this quote from him: “You’re never penalized for over-dressing … just like you’re never penalized for being over-educated.” Lucas liked to live a life of excess, in all senses of the word. He even had dress shirts with his full name, Lucas Marcellus Allyn, embroidered on the collar.' - See more at: http://www.miaminewsday.com/national/12355-man-dies-of-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-while-boating-on-a-lake-because-he-was-sitting-too-close-to-the-exhaust-pipe.html#sthash.op0xMykk.dpuf"

Get Out Of The House Night

Garden City Grown-Ups,  Get Out of The House Night!  

 

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers/BBQ Dinner, Friday July 5th!

Fun Friday for everyone, widowed, single, married couples, empty nesters, newly-weds, any one who wants to live life with passion and enjoy every minute of it!  

Splurge just a little and have a fun night out on the town enjoying amazing entertainment with friends @ our very own hometown famous PickleVille Playhouse. 

PickleVille Playhouse  Seven Brides for Seven Brothers  5:00 pm show , Friday July, 5th.  BBQ Feast following the show. 

Order your tickets for the show/ dinner on line both total about $38 or just enjoy the show!  

Arrive @ 4:30 to pick up your pre ordered tickets at the box office at 4:30 pm

Row L on either isle are the best seats in the house because the floor rises in that section I have been told. (I am seat #7 row L)

Hope to see you all there! These tickets will sell out fast.

Janet Lamping

Cisco Sonar

By Bryce Nielson,

Cisco's Landing

 

You know it is always interesting to me how people become set in their ways.  There is no better example of this than people not coming to Bear Lake In June because the water is cold and the weather is bad.  You will never see a family reunion scheduled in June.  Most of the people here are staying at WorldMart because it is the only time they can get reservations.  Granted, sometimes the weather is questionable but many times it is glorious.  June is a funny month but it seems that most visitors remember the "bad times" and not the good times.  The Bear Lake Rendezvous Chamber of Commerce tries to increase visitation during the "shoulder" seasons but June is the key.  Apparently every bike and running group knows how great it is here.  Unfortunately they show up at 5:00am, clog up the roads and then leave,  That is cool but we need more.  The water temperature is now over 60F, the days are as long as they are going to get all year long, everything is green, the butterflies are out and there are few people here.  Come on folks, visit Bear Lake now, don't wait for the summer rush.