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Friday, July 2, 2021
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Get your COVID 19 vaccine now
“We’re already seeing a COVID spike," Dr Michelle Hoffman, of the Utah Department of Health, said. "We’re in the middle of a surge. I mentioned our modeling projects that we may get to 1,000 or 1,200 cases by the end of August. And so, we’re in a surge. Any of the gatherings that we’ve done historically where we’ve seen a surge are expected to increase cases."
But Governor Cox says the surges won’t mean a return to restrictions — we already have the answer.
The answer is to get vaccinated,” Cox said. “That’s the answer to all of this."
Rich County Commisssion
Bobbie Bicknell Coray, Reporter
Rich Civic Times
RANDOLPH, Utah. June 2, 2021. Sheriff Dale Stacey is considering using Cache County’s dispatch for overflow dispatch needs. With more and more people recreating in the area there are often multiple emergencies. This month there were 4 emergency calls at the same time, and it has caused problems, and does not meet the state requirements for coverage. Cache County is willing to do it for a fee. Stacey said that it would be cheaper than hiring two or more dispatchers and training them. The potential contract will be looked at by the county attorney before the commissioners approve it.
Garden City has 75% of the incidents the Sheriff responds to in the summer. There are two additional summer deputies who will be in Garden City this summer.
Mitch Poulsen, Bear Lake Regional Commission, said that they are working on the county general plan and have sent out requests for proposals for consultants to build the plan. They have $70,000 for the project; Garden City is completing their general plan which can be incorporated. Woodruff and Randolph have committed to join in. Laketown is still discussing joining. UDOT and other agencies are joining in. The last general plan was done in 1996. They will be looking at land use, affordable housing, parking and transportation routes, public lands, trails and open space, public services, and economic development among other things. The plans will be similar and consistent which will make it better for the county to use.
Bear Lake Monster Swim
The Bear Lake Monster Swim (aka Swim Across Bear Lake) is a 10K point-to-point swim across the width of Bear Lake. The swim is open to solo swimmers and 2 to 6 person relay teams. There is also the Small Monster Swim (1/2 Mile and 1 Mile) and Solo Swimmers. Swim with the Bear Lake Monster!
Be a Bear Lake Responder
If you have ever wanted to be able to help in an emergency but aren't trained or don't have the time to become a first responder this is a great group to join to help support our first responders when they need extra assistance. Bear Lake Responds is there as a back up for our first responders and any other way we can. Come learn how you could help our community!
If you weren't able to attend but would like to join you can register at Utahresponds.org and "add organization" and then in the search box search for "Bear Lake".
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Eighteen Wheeler Philosophy
Pre Trip Research.
By Mel Hanson
This is my Great Newfool, William Glen Calvert. His Grandpa Hansen is my brother Glen. I think William looks a lot like his Grandpa. His Mother, Alexie, is Glen & Julie’s oldest daughter.
When I picked him up his mom told me that he’s been watching videos etc…about big rigs and all the things that driving one consists of.
So after he kissed his mom and said “see ya later” He immediately leaned over and pointed out to me what Air Valves I was to push to release the brakes so we could begin our adventure.
He checked out the gearshift as I was shifting and came to the correct conclusion when he said…”13 speed.” Kept his eye on the tachometer to make sure I shifted within the “prescribed parameters.”
I was just about to trade him places and let him drive!
I figure he knows more already than most newly so called trained drivers do!
He asked me if I was one of those drivers who had to open their door to see better when backing up? I told him I never open my door when backing…but occasionally I do roll down my window and look back to see a bit better.
“Good!, cause backing up with your door open is a good way to fall out and run yourself over!”…is what he told me.
He told me he was going to ask a lot of questions. I told him that’s how we learn and if I didn’t know the answer…I’d damn sure make one up that would be convincing!
Then in started in with the Pre Trip Research he learned about me.
-You love to tease!
-You’ve been driving big rigs most your life.
-You love oldie Goldie music
(He really likes, Queen, go figure that out?)
But the most important part of his research is: You will give me a Nickname! Love it or not!
This young man is very smart!
A few hours down the road he says to me…”This truck is pretty much your home huh? You have everything you need and it’s where you want it.”
I thought that to be very observant of the young man!
I thought he was asleep when I shut down for the night…but seconds after I turned out my bunker light…he leaned his head over the side of the top bunk and said…”So do ya have a nickname for me yet?!”
So all morning I’ve been thinking…I’ve come up with one I believe fits him to the T.
DATA!!… he’s chuck full of it!
And that’s always a good thing!
Should be a fun filled few days! Glad to have him ride along.
Concert June 25
Alicia Blickfeldt has a powerful voice that will transport you. She is an author, actress, creator, a two-time nominee for the Utah Music Awards. Hear her perform her album “Of Light ~ Escape to Another World”.
Date:
June 25
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Paris Tabernacle
190 Main St.
Paris, Idaho 83261
Public Notice
Annual Budget Hearing for Rich County Board of Education
The Rich County Board of Education will hold its annual budget hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 budget and the revised final 2020-2021 budget on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the district offices in Randolph, Utah.
A Zoom link will be on the posted on the agenda found on the district website. Attendees have the option to attend virtually if desired.
Rich School Board
Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter
Rich Civic Times
The Rich County School District held its regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 27th.
RANDOLPH, Utah. April 27, 2021. The Bear Lake Community Health Center decided not to present its grant application because the deadline for the application had already passed. The Health Center was requesting a letter of support, but Superintendent Dale Lamborne wasn’t comfortable sending a support letter without authorization from the School Board. He did, however, send a letter indicating that the School District has very limited space to accommodate the grant activities and that he did not know whether the School Board would be interested. Superintendent Lamborn indicated that it might be a great activity for the future.
Taralyn Cornia, Rich County School District Correspondent to the State regarding State Trustland Funds, explained that the School Board is responsible to pass or reject each Trustland Plan based on the highest academic needs in each school. (Refer to Utah Code Section 53G-7-1206 and State School Board (UAC) Rule R277-477-4, dealing with the appropriate use of School Land Trust Program funds. The Trustland Plans were submitted by Superintendent Lamborn, Principal Kip Motta, and Taralyn Cornia, representing Principal Rick Larsen. The total Trustland funding for the South Rich Elementary School is $59,411. Superintendent Lamborn presented the South Rich Elementary Plan to the Board. Highlights from the Plan include: Goal # 1 Students will show growth in reading from the beginning to the end of the school year. Goal #2, Students will show growth in math from the beginning to the end of the school year.
Taralyn Cornia presented the Rich High School (RHS) Trustland Funds Plan, the highlights from which include: Goal #1 increase ACT scores from sophomore to junior year test scores by an average of 2 points per student. Goal # 2 Students will increase their junior ACT reading scores by 2 points from their sophomore year. Goal # 3 Teachers will use their Professional Development to implement better instructional practices as reflected in a 2 point increase in composite ACT scores, individually, from the sophomore to the junior ACT test. Goal # 4 Special education students will increase their composite ACT scores by 2 points from the sophomore to junior ACT test. The total Trustlands funding for RHS is $81,440.
Principal Kip Motta presented the North Rich Elementary (NRE) Trustland Plan, with the following highlights: Goal #1 Every NRE student will show reading level growth from the beginning to the end of the school year. Goal #2 Every student will have increased exposure to the fine arts, including singing and dance. Goal #3 Every student will show growth in numeracy skills and understanding from the beginning to the end of the school year. Total Trustlands funding for NRE (with carryover) is $59,515.
Principal Motta also presented the Rich Middle School (RMS) Trustland Plan, including the following highlights: Goal # 1 All students will improve their reading fluency and comprehension levels from the beginning to the end of the school year. Goal # 2 To continue the implementation of the one-on-one initiative, improve technology delivery within the classrooms and continue digital literacy instruction, which will affect all curricular areas, along with digital and personalized learning. Goal # 3 students will demonstrate improvement in skills and knowledge relative to Pickleball. An additional aspect of this goal is to show academic growth in reading. Goal # 4 Eighth grade students will show improvement in their science understanding and performance on the RISE test by scoring an aggregate higher than the state average. Goal # 5 To improve students’ exposure to vocational education experiences in woodworking or welding.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding Principal Motta’s RMS plan and the goal that is tied to physical education purchases. The Board then passed a motion to approve Trustland Plans for all Rich County School District schools for the 2021 – 2022 school year.
The Board discussed options for recording and archiving regular Board meetings, in response to a letter from legal counsel relative to the responsibilities and options for archiving the Board’s ZOOM meetings. This item was tabled for further research on the subject.
If two or more gyms are being used, an additional fee of $150 will be required to be paid by whoever reserved the building. Mrs. Esterholdt requested that everyone who uses the gym be required to schedule the use with either Mrs. Allen at the Laketown campus or Mrs. Hoffman at the Randolph campus. The consensus of the Board was to table this item for later discussion after obtaining more information.
By motion, the following resignations were accepted by the Board: Mrs. Lemmert as Special Education Aide at North Rich Elementary, effective at the end of the current school year; and Mrs. Hasse Gifford as Lunch Room Cook at the Laketown campus, effective at the end of the current school year. The Board also approved the reassignment of Tyson Larsen as a half-time teacher at Rich Middle School an a half-time teacher at Rich High School. Also by motion, the Board approved the hiring of Ashley Rex as an elementary school teacher and Jesse Calder as the Rich Middle School Girls Basketball Coach, and the reassignment of Frank Smith from North Rich Elementary School to Rich Middle School.
McKina Stacey was recognized for receiving girls basketball First Team All State recognition; and the Board members signed a congratulatory letter to her. It was announced that cheerleading has been sanctioned as a sport by UHSSA.
Board member Scott Sabey was appointed to represent the Rich School District at the Delegate Assembly that will be held on August 22, 2021.
Board member Eric Wamsley stated that the Bridgerland Technical College has reported that construction of the new Health Science Building is underway.
The Board joined in recognizing Mrs. Stuart and Mrs. Cornia on the occasion of their retirements. A banner for Coach Stuart will be hung in the gym next to her teams’ State banners.
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