Eurasian Watermilfoil treatment

 NOTICE OF 2021 BEAR LAKE, UTAH EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL TREATMENT

Dear property owners and lake users,

Eurasian watermilfoil has been identified as a significant invasive species within Bear Lake, Utah and is known to negatively affect the beneficial uses of a waterbody.

 As such, an aquatic herbicide treatment is planned for discrete areas of western and southern Bear Lake the week of August 30, 2021, based on weather conditions. The treatment timing was selected to maximize treatment efficacy when Eurasian watermilfoil is actively growing. Approximately 87 acres of the lake will be treated during one treatment event with liquid florpyrauxifen-benzyl (ProcellaCOR EC©, EPA Registration # 67690-80). Please see the following website for information on the florpyrauxifen-benzyl herbicide:

https://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/plants/factsheets/

Water use restrictions will be in effect for irrigation water intakes within the treated areas of the lake.

Water use restrictions will be established to 0.25 mile away of the treatment areas. The following water use restrictions apply:

• Irrigation Use of Water: Do not irrigate established food crops until water use restrictions are lifted. Do not irrigate other non-food crops, such as landscape ornamentals, until water use restrictions are lifted. There is no restriction for irrigation of turf.

• Recreational Use of Water in Treatment Area: There are no swimming or fishing restrictions within the treatment areas.

• Potable Water in Treatment Area: There are no restrictions on consumption of treated water for potable use or by pets or other animals.

For up to date information on water use restrictions, treatment date and treatment locations, please visit the applicator’s website:

http://www.cleanlake.com/2021bearlakeutah.html

Please contact Tom Moorhouse, Aquatic Pest Control Adviser with Clean Lakes, Inc., (208-929-2757) or Matt Coombs, Lands Coordinator, Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (435-890-8967), with any questions.

Fire restrictions lifted

 UINTA-WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST LIFTS FIRE RESTRICTIONS 

South Jordan, Utah, September 1, 2021 - Due to recent rainfall associated with the monsoon weather pattern and the subsequent reduction in the risk of wildfire, Stage I fire restrictions will be rescinded on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Service Thursday, September 2, 2021. 

Forest visitors will be allowed to have campfires or charcoal fires in developed recreation sites and undeveloped areas. While fire restrictions have been lifted, wildfire is always a risk. Visitors should continue to recreate responsibly and completely extinguish campfires after use. Discharging, or using any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition or other incendiary devices in any location on federal lands is always prohibited.

Job Opening

Bear Lake Special Service District 147 W Logan Road Garden City, UT 84028

JOB OPENING SYSTEM OPERATOR POSITION

The Bear Lake Special Service District, which provides sewer service on the west side and south shore of Bear Lake, announces an opening for a System Operator. 

Persons interested in applying may submit a resume and/or application. Requests are to be sent to Bear Lake Special Service District at bearlakessd@gmail.com or PO Box 220, Garden City, UT 84028 by October 14, 2021. 

Eligibility requirements are that applicants must reside within 30 miles of Garden City. Request for consideration will be collected and reviewed by the District’s Board. Any questions can be directed to the District by calling 435-946-3201. 

Wage Starting at $22/per hour plus Vacation, Sick days, Holidays and State Retirement

The Fearless Foodie

                                 

By Scott Heiner

 MayMoes Part 2

 In a column last spring, I featured MayMoes Cajun grill in Logan.  I mentioned their crawfish boil to celebrate their 5-year anniversary.  Well, I did it, a few months later, I went to MayMoes’ crawfish boil, and what an event that was! 

I ordered a half-pound of crawfish to take home, and they threw in a few potatoes they had cooked along with the crawfish.  As a Fearless Foodie, with any new food item, I was really excited to try these genuine expert-prepared boiled crawfish. 

Crawfish are little fresh-water lobsters, and just like regular lobsters, you eat the tail and the claw meat.  These crawfish tasted wonderful, perfectly spiced with their cayenne pepper, garlic and lemon juice boil recipe.  The downside is that crawfish are small, and take quite a bit of effort to break open the tail to get a relatively small bit of meat.  The claw meat is also good, but even harder to open and less rewarding.  At first, I worked on both the tail and claw meat, but after a while, gave up on the claws and just ate the tails. 

I got to MayMoes near the end of the event but there was still quite a crowd.  They had a small alligator roasted on a spit, but most of the ‘gator was gone.  Still, I got a small bite—hmmm, tastes like chicken.  I cornered with Jason Davis, the owner, and got him to pose with Mr. Gator and me. 

By now, I’ve eaten at MayMoes several times.  The other day, we went there; I ordered their “Shrimp and Grits,” and my wife had a Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich with red rice and beans.  The Shrimp and Grits had just the right amount of spiciness, (but too salty); the Shrimp Po’ Boy was perfect, with plenty of seasoned shrimp in a sourdough roll.  As always, the red rice and beans were great. 

I’ve never tried anything at MayMoes that I didn’t like.  They’re the real deal for Cajun food, right in Logan of all places.  If you haven’t been to MayMoes yet, I heartily recommend them.  (So does Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.)

Historic Barns in St. Charles

Photo by Tracy Nielsen

 

Laketown imposes land use application moratorium

 

Laketown, Utah RESOLUTION 2021-03

 

A RESOLUTION OF LAKETOWN ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF LAKETOWN TOWN

 

WHEREAS, the town council has found that the existing ordinances that govern subdivisions and development within the town are antiquated and inadequate to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the town's residents; and

 

WHEREAS, the town council has determined and found that there is a compelling countervailing public interest in updating and revising the antiquated and inadequate subdivision and zoning ordinances that warrants an immediate cessation of land use applications until such time as the town can update its subdivision and zoning codes and;

 

WHEREAS, the town council desires to impose a six-month moratorium on land use applications to allow time for adequate master planning and a comprehensive review and revisions of the applicable ordinances.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LAKETOWN, RICH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH, as follows: 

SECTION 1: 

1.  The subdivision and development of any real property located within the limits of Laketown Town is hereby temporarily prohibited, and a moratorium on the filing and approving of any application filed before or after the date of adoption of the resolution.

 

2.  The moratorium established by this resolution shall apply to all land use applications filed before or after the date of adoption of this resolution. 

3.  The moratorium shall be in effect for a period of six months from the date this Ordinance is adopted by the Town Council. 

4.  This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication or posting as set forth by State law.

    PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12^th day of August, 2021.

Histories of Bear Lake

September 11,   6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Folklore and Apple Cider Social

Paris, Idaho 1 N Main St, Paris

Hear the stories of the early days in Bear Lake in the historic Paris Tabernacle at 109  S. Main in Paris, Idaho. Free to the public.

Free Concert in Paris

 September 3,  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Alicia Blickfeldt Concert

Paris Tabernacle 190 Main St., Paris

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”.

Rhonda Menlove Named to State Transportation Commission

Utah State Senator Chris Wilson told the Garden City Council that  Ronda Menlove of Garden City had been named to the State Transportation Commission, Region 1. 

Wilson wants to see improved planning on roads for our area and corridor preservation. Wilson stated he has been assigned to chair the IGG Appropriations Subcommittee. IGG stands for Infrastructure and General Government. That puts him over the UDOT budget and state buildings budget. Wilson hopes to help with our growth issues.

Barbara Turnbow then recognized Senator and Mrs. Wilson and Randall Knight for their work in getting a freezer and fridge for the food pantry with a plaque.  She reported that the pantry was  helping ten families on a regular basis at the pantry.  The pantry is also part of the Feeding America program.

Smokey Skies

Photo by Gary McKee

 

Special Education Aide needed at NRE

 August 25, 2021

Rich County School District is accepting applications  for the following position:

Special Education Aide at NRE

Applicants must be willing to submit to a background check.

Interested individuals must be 18 years old, be a high school graduate or equivalent, have the ability to
communicate effectively and help others, have a valid Drivers License, and be willing and able to transport school age children in a district-owned vehicle. Must also be able to lift 50 pounds. Applicants should have the ability to work with children, perform routine record keeping functions, and establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, teachers, students, and the public.

Application can be found online

www.richschool.org, employment

Bear Lake Watch Report

 

So, this is what 5913 looks like! When you are at the Lake, take a picture and drop a pin on your map app for future reference.

It seemed like a wild summer! It seems to me that water went down faster than ever this year, but when I checked the history, this year was very much like 2013 - the decline profile mimics that of 2013, just slightly lower. It went like this: By late May, the lake had only gained a titch (that’s a technical term my mom used … about ½ foot in this case)  The Causeway was closed and the pumps started up. (Remember the last Splashback) The pump count went up and up the lake elevation went down and down. The beach got bigger and busier. It was HOT! Hotter than I’ve experienced. (Being part alligator, I notice these things.) And finally, the rains have come! (Big time, with over an inch in many places)  Just in the nick of time! (Who says that anymore?) The Irrigators are nearing the end of their allocated supply But, we could still see a bit more decline, as there is still some water remaining on the Irrigation Contracts and potatoes don’t come off until October… More to this story, hope to share it with you soon. Claudia

Good Stuff!

 Two fun family and party games

 By John Brown

There’s nothing quite like the laughter and fun a good family or party game creates. And we discovered two games this summer that have brought hours of pleasure.

The first is Just One. It’s for 3 to 7 players and takes about 20 minutes to finish.

Now, I was skeptical of this game at first because it’s a cooperative party game.

I mean, come on. Cooperation?

No teams?

No competition?

What were we going to do—hold hands and sing Kumbaya?

I was fully expecting to be bored out of my mind. Boy, was I wrong. There was suspense, laughter, and loads of fun.

There are 13 rounds in each game. In each round, one player blindly selects the number of a word on one of the game cards. The other players each write a one word clue to help that player guess the word. However, if two or more players write down the same word, they have to remove that clue.

So you’re trying to come up with one-word clues the others won’t that still help the guessing player. Some clues lead the guessing player off onto funny tangents. Others are just funny. And then there’s the suspense of whether someone else wrote your word and whether the player will be able to guess it from the clues that are left.

Your goal is to guess all 13 words selected. And there’s a little score card that ranks what it means if you get 13, 12, 11, etc.

As an aside, it’s crazy to me that the score card provided motivation. But it did. It was a delightful little brain hack.

One Word is a quick, fun game. We’ve played it with a few as 3 and as many 8 players and had a ball each time. We are so happy to have it in the family game closet.

The next is Fishbowl. It’s for 4+ players. What this game does is take favorites like Taboo, Password, and Charades and mixes them together in a competitive game between two teams.

Here’s how you play it. Each person writes up 5 to 7 different words or phrases on separate slips of paper, folds the papers, and puts them in a bowl. Then you do 3 rounds.

Round 1 is like Taboo, where you can describe, but can’t say or act out the word or phrase on the paper. You select a team to go first. One person on the team selects the papers from the bowl and then tries to describe the word or phrase. The team has 30-45 seconds (you decide) to guess as many of the words as possible. When the time is up, it’s the other team’s turn. Back and forth you go, selecting a new team member each turn to give the clues, until there are no more slips of paper in the bowl. Then you count the number of slips each team got and move to round 2.

In round two, you put all of the slips of paper back into the bowl. The team that went second in the first round starts this one. This time the person giving clues gets to share one word. That’s it. And the team has to guess it. Again, the team has 30-45 seconds to guess as many as they can.  Then it goes to the next team. And you switch back and forth just like you did in round 1, and when the slips of paper are gone, each team counts up their score.

In round 3, you put all of the slips of paper back into the bowl. The time the person giving the clues has to act them out. No words allowed. You run this round just like you did the first two with  30-45  second turns, switching back and forth between the teams until all the papers are gone. At that point, the teams  total their scores for this round and then for all 3 rounds together to see which team won.

If you don’t want to come up with your own words, you can play a version online.

Either way, it’s another fast, fun game. In fact, we played it last night. And laughed and laughed when one daughter was trying to get the other to guess “sling” and nailed her teammate in the head trying to act out a rock hitting Goliath. 

Movies are great. But sometimes what you need is some delightful game fun. And I’m betting you’ll love these.

Before the Storm

 

Photo by Jennifer Casillas

No Quaranteen!

Avoid the quaranteen.

No one wants a teen stuck at home. Get them vaccinated to keep COVID out of school and keep them in class and at extracurricular activities.

The Utah Department of Health recommends a layered prevention approach consistent with the Utah COVID-19 Disease Plan and CDC school guidelines to minimize the impact of COVID-19 exposures and outbreaks in school settings and maximize opportunities for children to participate in in-school learning and extracurricular activities.

Encouraging all school staff and students 12 years and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is an important prevention strategy. We ask all Utahns to carefully consider getting vaccinated and to seek out credible information about the vaccines from their healthcare provider and reputable health organizations. The vast majority of all COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations, and cases in Utah are happening to people who are not vaccinated. It’s important for parents to talk to their child’s trusted healthcare provider if they have questions or concerns about vaccinations. 

COVID-19 vaccinations are FREE and available to anyone 12 and older. The Pfizer vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized for children 12 to 17 years old. All three vaccines, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccines are authorized for people ages 18 and older.