The Muddled Male

Basketball Hero

By Bob Stevens, The Muddled Male

            I always wanted to be an athlete, but I was built wrong.  I was short and skinny.  And I was slow and had no muscles.  By “no muscles” I mean that instead of a “six-pack” for a stomach, I had a half-pint that was shaped a little like a cardboard carton.  I tried tennis for a while and wasn’t bad, but instead of finesse I preferred to smash the ball, usually into my side of the net.  I tried to play center in football, but I always ended up face down in the mud with a gorilla standing over me the instant I hiked the ball.  Besides, I didn’t have enough strength to hike the ball clear back to the punter on fourth down.  There was no soccer in my day, so I decided to focus on basketball.

            Now you probably think that for a short, wimpy guy to focus on basketball doesn’t make much sense.  But I figured that if I worked really hard and learned to dribble fast and close to the floor I could just dribble right under those tall, gangly guys that thought that all they had to do on defense was to stand under the basket and bat the ball away every time the opposing team took a shot.  And so began my effort to upgrade my basketball skills to the point that the coach would consider moving me from the spot where the bench-warmers sat, to a place next to the coach and reserved for critical players who were sent into the game whenever a do-or-die moment presented itself.  I worked, and worked, and worked until, finally, I heard those words coveted by every up and coming basketball player, “Way to drive, Stevens…..Way to drive.  Take it to the basket Stevens…..The rest of you take note.  That is the way I want you all to play the game,” or something like that.  He was so happy with my performance that he picked me to start our game the next Friday.

            I should probably explain about our high school basketball facility.  Those of you who remember the days of North Rich and South Rich will know what I mean.  Our basketball floor was barely regulation in size, and was surrounded by roll-back benches.  When the benches were extended to provide seating for paying fans the benches came to within three or four inches of the out-of-bounds lines for the court.  When a player was assigned to throw the ball in from out of bounds the fans would have to clear a spot for the player to stand by lifting their feet up onto the bench where they were sitting.  The ball player would then have to stand with his toes pointed straight out to each side to avoid standing inside the playing area.  There were no such things in our gym as fancy glass backboards hanging out over the floor.  We had a solid backboard bolted to the side of the student balcony at each end of the floor.  I don’t mean to demean our meager facility.  There was a lot of good basketball played there, like the Harlem Globetrotters who played a game in that very gym at the behest of the local Lions Club.

            Well Friday came and we were scheduled to play Tooele in their brand new sports complex.  Before we left the locker room the coach said, “Stevens, you’re starting.  Get out on the floor and show everybody how to play the game,” or something similar.  When we came out of the locker room and stepped onto the floor to warm up, the place looked like a gigantic cavern.  I had never seen a gym that large.  It appeared to be big enough to house three basketball floors, and there were glass backboards jutting out toward the floor all over the place.  There was no balcony behind the backboards to help me judge distance, and the beginning of the bleachers seemed to be ten feet back from the edge of the court.  There were a jillion lights shining down onto a brightly lit floor, and the bleachers were so large that they extended up and out of sight into the darkness of the arena.  I completely lost my sense of distance and I couldn’t even figure out where I was on the floor.  My basketball career lasted a little less than thirty seconds before the coach jerked me from the game and sent me back down to the far end of the bench where he promptly forgot I was the same guy he was praising earlier in the week.

            Luckily Ann, my wife, didn’t know me then.  Had she known that I couldn’t play basketball and I also couldn’t dance she probably would have turned me down when I asked her for a date.  As it was she didn’t get to know me until I was that cool cat from Devils Slide with a zebra shirt, a duck’s derriere haircut, and an awesome underslung car with pipes and a neckers’ knob.  She couldn’t resist me then.  Just ask her.  On second thought maybe you should just keep it as our little secret.

Vote TUESDAY

Tom Weston

Pat Argyle

                                      Vote Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for County Commission Candidates in the Republican Primary, to choose between

incumbent County Commissioner Tom Weston and former City Council person, Pat Argyle who are running in the Republican primary.  Since there is no Democratic candidate this will decide who will be on the County Commission.  You must be a registered Republican to vote in this primary, but you can register as a Republican at your regular polling place when you vote.

It is also an election for  primary Candidates for the Garden City District School Board  who will also be chosen by vote in the Garden City Area.  There are three people running in the primary for two slots.  Andy Stokes will be moving out of the Garden City School District and therefore is withdrawing from the race.  The three candidates are:

Tammy Calder

Bryce Huefner

Tiffany Wahlberg

County Attorney Refuses To Check Fire District Policy and Procedures Manual

Chris S. Coray, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  June 18, 2014. The Garden City Fire District governing board held its monthly meeting on June 18, 2014 at 6 p.m.  Present were Perry Wakefield, Brian House, Howard Pope, and Randall Knight.  Absent:  Christina Gracey.

The first item of business was a discussion of the policy and procedures manual under construction and the need to have a legal check of the language.  The board had asked the county attorney if he would provide that service but the board reported that the county attorney had said, no, that it would be a conflict of interest.   He did not provide to the board the state statute that he claimed would back up his position with respect to a conflict of interest.  

The county attorney is Gary Seward, who was appointed to the position by the county commission.  Seward was appointed, rather than elected (which is the normal method) because the elected county attorney resigned and there is apparently no qualified person in Rich County to run for that office.  Seward himself is not eligible to run for the position this year.  The county attorney salary, paid by the taxpayers, is $32,845.  Retirement benefits but not health benefits are included.  Chief  Mike Wahlberg checked with the Cache County Attorney’s office and learned that they routinely provide legal advice to Special Service Districts in that county (including fire).

The fire department will hold a community barbecue on June 25 at 6 p.m. at the city park.  Hot dogs and hamburgers are free.  Much of the department’s equipment will be on hand for inspection and perhaps demonstration.

Two portable water pumps, each weighing 20 lbs, have been purchased and can be carried by firefighters.  They can deliver 30 gallons a minute through a one and a half inch pipe.

In the past month there was a successful  5 county multi day joint fire department training session.

As of this writing, there is still no inter local agreement for delivery of fire, ambulance, or law enforcement service across the border with Idaho.  It is as though there is a “Do not cross” administrative wall that prohibits these services from travelling across state lines, which is a purely politically created truth that negatively affects both populations. 

Instead of an audit of the Fire District this year there will be a check by the state auditor’s office to see if the district is following “Agreed Upon Procedures”.   The report will be delivered in the next month and will be reported upon in this paper when it becomes public.

Garden City Fish Pond

If the kids or grandpa are bored go fishing at Garden City Fish Pond. Fishing is fast for little trout that eat anything. Just don't keep anymore than you plan to eat now. Once they are frozen they are forgotten.

Bryce Nielson

Rich County School District Meeting

Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

Rich County School District adopted the proposed 2014-2015 budget.  The budget will be on the Rich County School website.

Peggie Fuller has been hired to be the new Food Service Director for the Rich County School District.  She is replacing Judy Jackson who is retiring.  Deanne Weston will be the new cook for Rich High in Randolph.

A few editorial changes were made in Child Nutrition Policy. The school district will engage students, parents, teachers, food service professionals, health professionals, and other interested community members in developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing district-wide nutrition and physical activity policies.   The school will serve only fat free or low-fat (1%) and 2% milk and nutritionally-equivalent non-daily alternatives (to be defined by USDA; and ensure that 51% of the served grains are whole grain.

Vending machines will be allowed in secondary school in Rich School Districts during approved times.

Policy 601.3.4.1 requires the hiring of assistant coaches to be subject to the same procedures as are applicable to the hiring of full-time coaches.

All volunteers are subject to a background check. A $25.00 fee, which will be paid by the District, will be assessed.  This will be an on-going requirement.  A background check is good for 5 years.    This background check will require pre-planning of any activities, whether on or off campus, where volunteers will be involved. 

A proposal dealing with wages and benefits was accepted by both the Employed and Classified personnel.  It was reported that both employee groups felt the Board was fair and open with them during negotiations.

Ogden Standard Examiner Story About Drowning In Bear Lake

By Andreas Rivera, Standard Examiner Staff

GARDEN CITY - Emergency crews recovered the body of an apparent drowning victim out of Bear Lake on Thursday. The victim was identified as 37-year-old Justin Peterson of Layton, according to a release from Utah State Parks.

Peterson was last seen at the docks of Bear Lake State Park marina on Wednesday night by his family.
Utah State Park Rangers and Richfield County Sheriff search and rescue crews began searching for Peterson the next day. Local divers also assisted in trying to find his body, which was recovered just after 8 p.m. Thursday near the marina.

Park Rangers believe Peterson had somehow fallen off the dock and was unable to get back up. Rangers are still investigating the tragedy and the body is with the State Medical Examiner for autopsy

Contact reporter Andreas Rivera at 801-625-4227 or arivera@standard.net. Follow him on Twitter at @SE_Andreas

Beaches And Ordinances

Bobbie Bicknell Coray, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah. June 12. The Garden City Council discussed ordinance changes.  There is now a requirement of a cash deposit of 125% of the value of the infrastructure rather than a developer giving a bond  If the infrastructure is not completed, then the cash is used to finish the project or the developer can give the city  150%  for the build out of that phase.

There was also a discussion on business licenses, if a business is on a transient business license , it costs $1500 for the whole summer which is much cheaper than other resort places said Mayor John Spuhler. Councilman Bruce Warner thinks it keeps businesses out of the area.  But others on the council said it protects existing business from people who come at peak times and take away tax paying businesses.

Council man Warner said that “the city gets a lot of grants which make our finances look good, as if we have a lot of revenue.”  He asked “how are we doing in our other spending especially with water?” Spuhler said that now with the new rates the city is now paying for water .

Warner asked, “do we have a general fund reserve for anything or an emergency that comes up?”  Spuhler said there are some dedicated accounts like resort tax which have funds, above the general fund.  Warner asked if there was any unused excess.  Councilwoman Bess Huefner said that the city is  saving for 300 West.  Huefner said that cities are allowed a certain  amount of excess by law.  The resort tax is creating a lot of revenue for parks, library and pool.   Warner  suggested that the resort funding be used  for transportation costs rather than another tax.

Huefner said that the city need a new lawn mower and the city should be budgeting for it. There are large park mowers that could be obtained for $10,000 each and should be put in the budget.

Spuhler said that it could be put in next year’s budget.   “I’d rather spend money on one 14 passenger bus to try it out this summer.  They will need to budget $20,000 for an ADA compliant bus, a driver and trailer to pull beach toys.  It will be wrapped to protect the paint with the logo “Where Families Come to Play”.  The money will come out of the tourism and recreation budget so it will not come out of the general fund. 

State Lands is receptive to Garden City making a plan to improve the beaches to remove the phragmites and other noxious weeds if the city plans for wildlife preservation.  They will then allow mowing of invasive species and they will even do it themselves right away.  “But,” said Spuhler,  “ if you want to disc the area then you need a study.”  “If we mow now,” said Spuhler,  there might be an area  that you could disc  right now without a study.”  Planning money is easier to get than action funds.  Warner asked if there were places where sand could be brought in to improve the beaches.  It was noted that the sand has to be Bear Lake sand from the north end and it is almost gone.  The jetty marina concept could be a possibility, perhaps a strip of beach could be added to the jetty.

Huefner said that we need to purchase beach front land for the future and to do a study which will allow the city to clean the area below the areas that are for sale now, so that they can look like Ideal Beach.  If the city purchased the lands there would need to have a wetland study done giving the city permission to disc everything below high water mark.  “It is almost prohibitive to buy beach land now.”  Huefner said, “but if we don’t plan for beaches now it will be gone and we are not allowing hotels on the beach. “ 

“If we buy the two properties it will be several million dollars,” said Spuhler.  “How do we pay for that?”   Bess Huefner said that we ought to look for the future to preserve beaches for the future growth.  We need a study on what our options above the high water line.  Gary Cox, city administrator, said that there may be money from the Army Corps to restore beaches since the draw down from Rocky Mt. Power has degraded the beach. 

Bess Huefner talked about the Mud Lake Symposium  The north end of the lake has good beaches because of the water and wind patterns.

The Unmuddled Mathematician

Chris Coray, The Unmuddled Mathematician

Many years ago when I was in graduate school studying the only perfect discipline, summertime provided a break.  Fortunately, there were libraries full of books that contained only hard math story problems so I was saved from a horrible vacuum.

Anyway, during many of those summer weeks I would drive out to Flaming Gorge and work on the Green River below the dam.  By work I mean that I would rent rafts to people who wished to float a small section of the river and if needed I would be the guide for people who were a little nervous about trying the river on their own. 

The most popular stretch of the river was from the dam to Little Hole, a take-out point 7 miles down river.  It is a beautiful stretch of water with no rated rapids, just an occasional little wave.  The water temperature in those days was very cold, just about 39 degrees, as the dam had not yet been modified to mix warmer water from the lake surface.  While the fishing was also pretty good, most trout moved quickly down the river to a point where the water had warmed up. 

All kinds of visitors floated that stretch of water.  It was about an even split between those who wanted to float on their own and those who wanted an experienced person with them.  If the former I would rent the raft and agree to a pick-up time at Little Hole.  Mostly on guided trips I could keep everybody dry except for wet shoes but on one trip there was a lady who spent the whole time whining and constantly applying more and more make-up.  She was having none of the outdoors experience until the raft accidentally found the only wave on the whole stretch and sort of rinsed her make-up off all at once.  Boy, I had to work hard to get the raft into that one little wave.

By far the most unusual trip was a father-daughter pair who wanted to float the 7 miles on their own.  You probably have a mental picture of this couple.  Your picture is wrong.  The daughter was 67, the father 91.  They had no previous experience on a river.  But I rented the raft (not smart on my part) and as I prepared to launch them from the ramp just below the dam I made darn sure that their life jackets were properly and securely fastened.  The pick-up time was set for 3 hours later, about 5 p.m.  The 91 year old guy wasn’t too limber as he climbed into the boat and I was considerably nervous wondering for a second if the daughter had nefarious plans.

At 5 p.m. I was at Little Hole, peering up the river.  Around the bend came the rented raft, with just one person sitting upright.  Wading out into the shallows I grabbed the rope and asked the daughter, “Where is your dad?”  Her answer was short.  “Daddy’s gone”.  

What?  She further said that her father had fallen out of the back of the raft about 3 miles upstream and she hadn’t seen him since.  This was bad.  That water was really, really cold.  The daughter didn’t seem upset.  On the other hand, I was.  I got the daughter out of the raft, sat her on a rock in the warm sun, and hadn’t a clue about what to do. 

In less than ten minutes my anxious staring up river was rewarded by a bobbing head with orange life jacket.  As fast as I could move I got out into the water and snagged daddy.  He was, in order, alive, wet, cold, quiet, and unruffled.  He wasn’t speaking much.   I got him out of his wet shirt, warmed him up with a dry towel, and loaded him into his daughter’s car and waved a cheerful goodbye, at least cheerful to me.  To this day I do not know how he survived and the phrase, “Daddy’s gone” still floods my memories with the trip of that pair. 

I have been tossed into a river by big white water.  Being in the raft is better.

School Board Candidates

There are four people who will be on the primary ballot for a position on the Rich County School Board.  The primary election will be held on June 24 at regular polling places or early voting at the Rich County Courthouse.

In alphabetical order the four candidates are:

Tammy Calder



Tamalyn E. Calder

Hello residents of Rich County.  For those of you who don't know me, my 
name is Tammy Calder (Tamalyn E. Calder on the ballot) and I am running
for school board member in the Garden City precinct. 

I have served on the Rich School Board for 16 years and would love to continue to serve you and your children for another term.  There is a common theme in the political arena at this time that it is "time for change", and I couldn't agree more.  There is ample room for both change and improvement in many of our governing bodies.  With that in mind, I am asking you to re-elect me at this time because of my stability,experience, and desire to offer our children the best education possible
in this ever-changing and challenging world.

I believe strongly in keeping a small-town atmosphere and work ethic in our schools, while still preparing our students to compete in a global work force. I bring a "feminine" view point to our current board that includes four male counterparts, which is important in decision making. 

I do not believe in making political promises to sway your vote.  I will tell you that I will do everything in my power to make the best choices possible in educating our children, spending our tax dollars wisely, keeping a balanced budget, and constantly monitoring policies and procedures while making changes when necessary.  I am more than happy to listen to your concerns and discuss alternatives to current methods of instruction. 

I believe our administration and teaching staff is second to none and that they truly have the best interest of educating our children foremost in their minds and in their hearts.  I have lived in
this community since 1983 and am proud to call it "home".

Lastly, I would like to ask everyone to come out and vote in the primary election on June 24, 2014.  Traditionally, primary elections have very small turnouts.  With four of us running for this single school board position, it is important to get as much representation as possible.  I would appreciate your vote of trust and confidence in serving you with another term on the Rich School Board.  Thank you.

Bryce Huefner

I recognize the impact a local school board has on the education of its children.  It is a solomn duty and honor to hold such trust of the people.

As many of my friends and neighbors in the community know, I am very concerned about the education of our youth.

There are several things I would like to work for if elected:  1) Work to keep the federal government out of our school district.  The constitution of the United States of America expressly prohibits programs like Common Core and federal school lunch programs and we shouldn't allow the federal government to have power over our lives or our childrens' lives by taking money from "them".  2)  I will work to see more input by parents, also known as constituents.  We have felt for years that the school board represents the administration and teachers not those who elected the board.  3)  I will bring some business ideas to the table that can save money and improve the education.  4)  I will be tough but fair to employees in the district.

I say tough because I will work to have the boards' benefits; pay reduced to $0 then the board can require tough changes by the administration and other employees.  I say fair because I realize people rely on equitable treatment when providing a service for pay.  

Andy Stokes









Tiffany Wahlberg

My name is Tiffany M. Wahlberg.  I attended Utah State University where I earned my Bachelor’s in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy.  While living in Logan I worked for two large accounting firms.  In 2002, my husband and I moved to Garden City, where I opened my own accounting practice.  As a CPA, I assist individuals, businesses and governmental entities with budgeting, tracking finances, and meeting filing and other legal requirements.

My husband and I have four children, three of which will attend Rich County Schools next year.  Their education is very important to us.  A good education lays the foundation for a successful, happy life.  It paves the way for a successful career.  I am running for the position of Rich County School District Board Member to ensure that my children receive the best education possible, while building friendships and enjoying extra-curricular activities.

The school board's responsibilities include adopting policies to set the vision and goals for the district; helping the district achieve those goals; hiring the superintendent, teachers, and other employees of the district; and adopting and overseeing the annual budget.  As you can see, the school plays a very important role in providing a quality educational environment.  In working with other governmental entities, I have assisted them in very similar roles.  My experience in these areas would be a very valuable asset to the school district and community.  When hiring employees, it is important to review all candidates to ensure that the individual hired not only meets, but exceeds the minimum qualifications.

Every child is unique.  Each has their own strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and hobbies.  Schools should offer opportunities for each child to grow and thrive.  Curriculum should allow for adaptation to meet those challenges and strengths.  Courses and extra-curricular activities should be offered that provide a variety of opportunities.  Staff should be hired who are prepared and committed to helping each and every child excel.

Because the school board does play such an important role in a child’s education, it is very important to work closely with parents and others in the community.  Transparency in government is not only desirable, but required by state and federal laws.  As a member of the school board, I will push to have all meetings open whenever possible, ensure meetings are only closed when allowed by law, encourage public input at meetings and on important decisions, and encourage publishing meeting agendas and minutes on the website
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Please remember to vote in the upcoming primary for both school board and county commissioner.  Thank you for your vote.

Library Rummage Sale

GARDEN CITY LIBRARY RUMMAGE SALE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

Thanks to all who donated items to the Garden City Library Rummage sale, and to those who purchased many treasures.  thanks to Garden City’s  businesses that  supported the library:  World Mark Resort,  Bear Trapper, Lakeside Pizza, Chevron,  Merlin’s, Texaco, LeBeau’s, Café Sabor, Quick-N-Tasty, and  Bear Lake Pizza for donating gift certificates, drinks, food, DVD/VCR players, Bear Lake T-Shirts, etc. 

A big shout goes out to the Young Men from Garden City 1^st and 2^nd Wards who volunteered their time and strength:  Drew Moldenhauer, Tyler Nicol, Cole Peterson, Gage Peterson, Rome Peterson, Keegan Terry, Kyler Rasmussen, and Korry Rasmussen. hank you to the following volunteers who donated their time: Bob Peterson, Kay Wise, Cathie Rasmussen, Anita Weston, Jill Peterson, Bobbie Coray, Judy Johnston, Mark Anderson, Brenda Crookston, Chaz Crookston, Dawn Brady, Shane Rasmussen, Kathie Anderson, and Barbara England.  A special thank you goes to Nadine Sprouse who was our cashier for the sale.   

Most important, we thank Doris Mellor, who spent many tireless hours organizing this year’s very successful Library Rummage Sale,

    

     All the money raised at the rummage sale will benefit the Garden City Library patrons.  Please come to our library Mondays, 2-6 pm, Wednesdays, 10-6 pm, Fridays, 2-6 pm, and Saturdays, 10-2 pm.  The library has books, audio books, movies, and computers available.

     DON’T FORGET “AMAZING ANIMALS” SUMMER PARTY ON JUNE 18^TH AT 11: OO A.M. AT THE GARDEN CITY LIBRARY- (3-10 years old)   A light lunch will be provided.   (FREE)

                                    

Estate Sale June 20-22

The Lake House address is: 328 S 150 E Garden City, UT 84028
Lake front property in the Mar Vista Subdivision.
The location shows up clearly on Google Maps but not on MapQuest
10 am to 3 pm  Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 20-22

A partial list of goodies include:

Fully Furnished Home: matching like-new heavy solid wood coffee and end tables, entertainment center, dining table /chairs. Couches, lamps, leather captains chairs, 2 recliners, 4 rocking chairs. Board games. Mens clothing, hat rack with hats, matching luggage set, wine rack. Matching bar stools, large standing wooden salad bowl, 3 bedroom sets, dressers w/mirrors with many small tables and chairs. Casio electric organ with back-up box.  LOTS of outdoor furniture. Dishes, glasses, utensils, many electric kitchen appliances, canned food and storage racks, vacuum cleaners. Dramatic, beautiful stuffed animal birds and heads.

Garage: Electric golf cart, gas golf cart, 38” riding lawn mower, snowblower, electric de-thatcher, heavy duty cement mixer, air compressors, pneumatic hoses and tools, battery chargers, commercial freezer, ice machines, refrigerators, gas blower, dollies, steel storage racks, workbench w/drawers, bench vice, wet vac, ladders, wood chipper, 5 golf bags full of clubs, hundreds of golf balls, fishing boats with trailer, out-board motors, 4 cisco nets and fishing gear, old water skis, ice skates, LOTS of lawn tools and garden hoses, LOTS of hand tools, nuts, bolts, irrigation and electrical parts, old steel petrol cans, axes, sledgehammers, etc., etc... Vintage skiboat and trailer, Dodge Caravan.

Clouds

Photo by The Bear Lake Tourist and Convention Bureau

Short Term Rental Issues

Bobbie Bicknell Coray, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  June 12, 2014. Short term rental licenses  were approved for four properties: 1705 S Bear Lake Blvd.  2206 S. Beach Comber Lane, 607 West Belle Drive, and 1690 South Bear Lake Blvd.

Joan Akre, Garden City resident,  asked during the public comment period, “can the  private companies doing rentals give out  a sheet  that has the city and beach rules that they sign when they rent  so that we don’t have people doing things against the law and then saying they didn’t know it was against the law since they were only renting?  Who do we call when there is something wrong?”

Residents are advised to call Gary Cox at the city offices 435 730 5109 or Chaz Crookston 801 391 6467 on weekends or call the county dispatch.

New Businesses To Open

Bobbie Bicknell Coray, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

GARDEN CITY, Utah. June 12, 2014.   Seven businesses requested business license approval.  Sunrise Resort has remodeled the Harbor Village facility as a family reunion center and business retreat center at 865 Harbor Village East Drive. Owners Nate and Amber Parry.   He said that he hopes they can attract more corporate retreats with their facility and the city facilities. 

Western Skies Lodging, owned by Don Webb will conduct a small hotel, there are three cabins built, there will be 13 more.  UDOT gave them approval to build their turnout. They will be in business at 2085 S. Bear Lake Blvd. UDOT said that they will now enforce the no parking on the highway.  That issue may involve Pickleville Playhouse’s parking.  "But," said Webb, "Western Skies Lodging has plenty of parking for their facility."

Bear Lake Marine will repair vehicles, boats and RV at 100 W. Logan Road. ThIs business is owned by Harrison Bennion.

Firehouse Pizza, owned by Neal Chambers, requested a license for their restaurant at 50 S. Bear Lake Blvd.  They will also do burgers and breakfast.  After the updates on the outside and inside, Firehouse will open the first week  of July.

Jim Stone requested a business location license to conduct a convenience store and paddle board and canoe rental at 585 Bear Lake Blvd, catering to the marina and beach.  Stone said that he will also help people with tours through the area.

There will be a shaved ice business, Endless Summer, at 6 South Bear Lake Blvd, in Raspberry Square, owned by Dillian Liechty.  

McFarland Farms requested a license for a produce stand at 116 S. Bear Lake Blvd.

Increased Parking & Beach Access

Bobbie Bicknell Coray, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  June 12, 2014.  The studies and drawings for expanded beach access and parking have been completed by JUB Engineering.  With the widening of 75 North, 150 North and 350 North there will be an increase of 300 parking places for people wanting to use the beach.  The parking places will be striped at 45 degree angles and there will be trees along the roadway and walkways for beautification.

350 South has room for significant parking. There will be 42 parking spots to where the walkway will hook onto the boardwalk into the beach. The property is owned by Gloyd Sprouse but the city has an easement for a walkway.

The City plans to start building the parking and turn-arounds on 75 North and 350 North in the next thirty days.  The road improvements will go to bid on July 1.  It will take $500,000.  Over half of that money will be used to improve 150 North.  This makes access to beach convenient and easier.  For less disruption, 150 North will be worked on after labor day.

The city is considering buying two used buses to have them running through the city in the summer on weekends to shuttle people to the beach and to the downtown. City Councilman Bruce Warner does not want to add anything to the sales tax to run it but wants to run it out of the existing budget.  Mayor John  Spuhler suggested that it might have a fee for use, but others countered that the city wants the bus to encourage visitors to use it to do more shopping in town. Warner said, “we are taking on a new continuing expense we should be able to pay for it out of existing funds.”  Sphuler said the visitors will use it the most and the visitors increase sales tax.  The sales tax passes the cost to the visitors, but Warner said it affects our citizens here too.  Spuhler said that every time the city gives visitors something to do it causes an increase the sales tax.

The tourist kiosk is being finished.  Power will be there this week with the signs and maps coming in the next week. The kiosk will have the interactive computer installed soon.

The jetty boat launch idea is getting a lot of support.  Mayor Spuhler said he will be meeting on July 12 with several legislators to get support for the state to build and own it.  It would be a resource for Rendezvous Beach.   The Director of Wildlife Resources said he liked the idea because it creates a fish structure as well as providing a launch.