Saturday, April 10, 2021

Garden City Fire District Board meeting

Leonard O'Reilly, Reporter

Rich civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah. April 7th, 2021. Randall Knight presided. One board member was absent. Board member Laura Cluff welcomed back after a long absence caring for her husband.

Chief Wahlberg gave a construction update on the addition. Yet to be done is the flooring.

Further amendments to the Policy and Procedures and the employee Handbook were discussed.

Chief Wahlberg has found a truck to replace the existing Rescue 40. It will be picked up from Western New York.

A discussion was had concerning asking for funds from TRT, Transient Room Tax, to defray the costs involved with water operations for the coming season.

The responses for the month were:

1 - Multi Aid assist with fire in Fish Haven

5 - Medical calls

1 -Carbon Monoxide call

2 - Fire calls

16 - Short term rental inspections

NOTICE : The large white ladder truck sitting outside the station is up for sale.

Morgan H. Jackson 1942 - 2021

Morgan H. Jackson was born November 2, 1942 in Randolph, Utah to Elmo and Isabell (Jones) Jackson. He passed away April 5, 2021 in Randolph Utah.

Morgan graduated from Rich County High School in 1961. He went to work for the Forest Service as a Range Tech from 1963 to 1976. He worked the Phosphate Mines. Returning to his true passion as a Range Tech for the Forest Service. His goal was to make it 50 years with the Forest Service, he made 48.

He married Bonnie Williams June 8, 1963; they had 5 children. They later divorced. He was a cowboy in the truest sense preferring horseback to any other mode of transportation. He was a lover of the great outdoors going fishing, camping, and gardening. He was proudest of his family.

Morgan will be greatly missed by his children, Robert Jackson, Randy (Jessie) Jackson, Wendy Jackson-Hill, Wanda Britsen; as well as brother and best friend ; Elmo (Judy) Jackson; sisters, Karma Gilmore, Myrtle (Loren) Jackson, Belva (Deloy) Richman; grandchildren, Tyler (April) Jackson, Morgan Trent (Shannon) Jackson, Tiana (Tony) Gifford, Michaela Hill, Kenny Hill, Cheyann (Cy) Wright, Abbigail Jackson, Trystan, Dale, Morgan, and William Jackson, Jonathan (Sarah) Britsch, Robert Britsch; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He is joined in heaven by his parents, son Kenny Jackson, brother, Marvin Jackson, sisters, Marjorie Gilmore, Ada Jackson, son in law, Daniel Britsch, brothers in law, Fred Gilmore and Lloyd Gilmore and his Horse Smokey. To dad a stranger was just a friend he had not met yet.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Crandall Funeral Home, 800 Uinta Street, Evanston. Visitation was Friday evening from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm and one hour to services also at Crandall Funeral Home. Sympathies may be expressed to the family at www.crandallfhevanston.com

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Loa Putnam Madsen 1925 - 2021

Loa Putnam Madsen, 95 of Lewisville, Idaho passed beyond the veil April 3, 2021 after suffering a massive stroke. She was surrounded by family members and had expressed her wishes to go Home to her Heavenly Father and her family members who had gone on before her.

Loa was born 17 August 1925 the sixth of nine children born to John Melvin Putnam and Rosabelle Hoggan on their ranch near woodruff, Utah. Times were tough but the people were even tougher and were equal to the task of the harsh area. No electricity or running water. Light was provided by kerosene Lamps and the outhouse was supplied with Sears and Roebuck catalogs. The family always had a large herd of milk cows and Loa was the lead milker.

Loa attended 1st through 8th grades at Woodruff Elementary and developed a great love for reading. Her mother always read to her children every night around the living room table. She went to 9th and 10th grade at South Rich High School in Randolph, Utah and then to Rock Springs, Wyoming, her Junior year to live with her older sister Genevieve and her husband Clarence Meacham. World War II broke out and the last half of her senior year she returned home to help on the ranch as her two brothers were in the service. She graduated as salutatorian of her class and played center on the basketball team.

Loa met her future husband at a town dance in Woodruff. Jesse was visiting his sister and her husband when Loa saw him dancing. She told her girlfriend, Joy Kiddy, “he’s the one I’m going to marry”. Jesse Madsen and Loa Putnam were married in the Salt Lake Temple March 17th 1944. They moved back to the old homestead in Lewisville and began their family which consists of five children. Gary, Sandra, Randy, Tamra and Michele.

On March 20th 1969, just three days after their 25th wedding anniversary, she was dealt with the hardest task she had to face in life. The Lord took her sweetheart, confidant, companion and friend home to rest. Work was her salvation as she once again found herself in the fields and back in the cow barn.

The church was her salvation as she was called to serve others as Ward and Stake Relief Society President. In 1982 she received a call from President Spencer W. Kimball to serve a mission in the Raleigh, North Carolina Mission. After a successful Mission she came home and found employment at the Idaho Falls Temple where she served as supervisor of the linens area. She held that position for thirteen and never missed a day of work except for the two months when she broke her ankle.

Loa is survived by a daughter: Michele (Tony) Nef of Leadore, two sons Gary (DeAnn) Madsen and Randy (Karen) Madsen of Lewisville, two sisters: Mary Argyle and Clarine Osborn of Randolph, Utah, two brothers: Howard Putnam of St. George, Utah and Jack Putnam of Boise, Idaho.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse Madsen, Her parents, sisters Geneive Meacham and Mildred Wettstein, brothers Kenneth and Willis Putnam, and two daughters Tamra Hanson and Sandra Ball.

She leaves a legacy of 19 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

A viewing was be held Thursday April 8th 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the Lewisville Church in Lewisville with funeral following at 11:00 a.m.

Monday, April 5, 2021

Eighteen Wheeler Philosophy

Eerie in Indianer

By Mel Hansen

Coming across Indiana this morning I was deathly dreading driving through Indianapolis, as I always do. I pulled out the hand wipes and wiped all my fingers, the nasty taste of the sanitizer helps keep me from gnawing on my fingernails... and prepared for the bumper to bumper crazy traffic, all the cement potholes to hell that plague that Godforsaken hell hole!

About a third of the way through Indianapolis I began to notice that traffic was surprisingly very light! No bumper to bumper traffic, very few cars and light trucks, mostly just us big rigs...and plenty of room to dodge the potholes leading to hell! I began to think I was either dreaming or in a episode of “The Twilight Zone”.

Halfway through Indianapolis there began to come over the CB radio comments from other truckers noticing the same thing I was. One trucker even asking if we were in Indy or in another time? His question was immediately answered with a bunch of... “Shut the hell up ya dumb bastard!...before ya jinx us all! Whether in a different time or in the Twilight Zone, just be grateful for what’s happening!”

I made it through Indy in record time. Without a nasty taste of hand cleaner sanitizer in my mouth... and my fingernails still growing!

God's Painting

Photo by Tammy Calder

COVID 19 Vaccines given in Bear River Health District

No new deaths reported.

COVID-19 Vaccine Breakdown

Data Notes

This table shows the breakdown of COVID-19 vaccines administered to residents by vaccine type and dose.

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Bear Lake State Park "glamping"

New for the summer of 2021: Bear Lake State Park is partnering with Tentrr to provide 10 "glamour" camping tent campsites around the park.

Tentrr is looking to hire a new team member to manage their 10 campsites in Bear Lake State Park!

Responsibilities include managing reservations, checking in campers and maintaining the site and associated equipment.  

Please email chelsea@tentrr.com for more information!

Saturday, April 3, 2021

FREE Baby Animal Day

Would you like to take your family Baby Farm Animal Days at American West Heritage Center in Logan for FREE?

My Discovery Destination! is offering this event to families in Rich County through a grant from the Bear River Health Department. Here's how you do it:

Download the free GooseChase app, set up your account, search code 4XEEPX, and set up a team for your family. Submit at least 4 Missions (they're fun!) And FILL OUT THIS FORM before April 21: mydiscoverydestination.com/rewards/

Then you'll receive an email with all the info for how to attend Baby Farm Animal Days on April 24! At My Discovery Destination !, everything we do is about building resilience and strengthening families. When families have fun together, our whole community grows! If you have any questions, email Tori@MyDiscoveryDestination.com

Friday, April 2, 2021

Rich School Board

Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah. March 2021. Superintendent Dale Lamborn discussed the cosmetic changes to Policy 314.3. Board member Zack McKee made a motion to adopt the policy which will allow students to earn up to 1 full credit for up to eight seasons of extra curricular sports.

The Board discussed the (EARS) Enhancement for At-Risk Student Grant. Mrs. Taralyn Cornia explained that the definition for “at-risk of academic failure” from the State Board of Education may no longer be adopted by local education agencies. The State definition, found in Utah Administrative Code R277-708-2 (1) is: “'At-risk of Academic Failure' means a K-12 public school student who meets an LEA governing board's approved definition of at-risk academic failure ."

Superintendent Lamborn explained that the Rich School District identifies at-risk students as those students who are not on track to meet state or district requirements. (A complete list of requirements can be found on the Rich County School District website) Scott Sabey made a motion to adopt the At-Risk definition for Rich School District. (Motion carried)

Superintendent Dale Lamborn reviewed the proposed school calendar for next year. Points of interest include recognizing Martin Luther King Day and President's Day as holidays. There are still some questions on what days the state basketball tournament will be held. December 23 will be a minimum day. Richard Lamb made a motion to adopt the proposed schedule for the 2021-2022 school year for Rich High School and Rich Middle School. (Motion carried)

Superintendent Lamborn reported that the Rich School District was among the Top 10 Most Compliant Districts in the School Land Trust Programs for Website Compliance. I have recognized the effort that Mrs. Cornia, Mrs. Johnson Principal Larsen, and Principal Motta put into this program!

Superintendent Lamborn discussed “Test to Play” protocols that are applicable to student athletes; and also discussed “Test to Stay” requirements under Utah State Senate Bill 107. He explained that one successful round of “Test to Stay” enabled the Middle School to remain in session after a Covid outbreak on the basketball team. The case counts have stayed low.

School District staff members have received the second dose of the Covid vaccine. All staff members who chose to be vaccinated have been vaccinated. It will be necessary to apply for new Federal CARES funding, which will be used to close the learning gap that students have experienced since the spring of 2020. Taralyn Cornia and Jennie Johnson have written a grant with Teacher Efficacy to sharpen our staff's skillset to bring the students up-to-speed and show appreciation for the teachers.

School Board President Scott Sabey made a to motion Retain the following provisional teachers: Andrea Carlisle (1 ^st year), Jackie Sculthless (2 ^nd year), Sarah Taylor (3 ^rd year), Tyson Larsen (3 ^rd year), Jared Davis ( 2 ^nd year), Travis Eborn (2 ^nd year), Danelle Wasden (2 ^nd year), Ruby Hunter (1 ^st year at North Rich Elementary), and Lex Cornia (1 ^st year at Rich High School).

The Board approved all of the summer projects that need to be completed. The Rich County School District has a budget of $ 350,000 for the summer projects.

Flying In For Spring

Photo by Cory Annis

Zion's Bank Coming to Garden City

GARDEN CITY, Utah; March 29, 2021 - Garden City is home to a brilliant blue lake, pristine beaches, famous raspberry shakes - and soon - a bank. Zions Bank announced Monday that it plans to open a new Garden City branch, located at 557 North Bear Lake Blvd. There is currently no financial institution in Garden City.

Zions Bank Garden City will be part of a new 40,000-square-foot development set to open in May. The development will include a full-service grocery store, Ace Hardware, Beans & Brew, and a Chevron gas station with six bays that accommodate oversized vehicles, boats and trailers.

“We believe this will be a huge asset to the town, offering many goods and services that weren't previously available,” said developer Dan Moldenhauer, CEO of Moldenhauer Inc. “We are confident that it will become the new hub for services and supplies for people coming to enjoy their time at Bear Lake. "

The 940-square-foot Zions Bank branch will be connected to Mike's Market, accessible both through the grocery store and a separate entrance. The branch will have two ATMS - one inside and one outside - and a night depository box.

“We are excited to have a physical presence in Garden City, one of the most beautiful and beloved communities in Utah, and bring banking services to the shores of Bear Lake,” said Scott Anderson, Zions Bank president and CEO.

Garden City Mayor Mike Leonhardt said Garden City is excited to welcome Zions Bank into the city as part of the new Mike's Market.

“We look forward to a good working relationship with Zions Bank and the opportunities the bank will bring to the community,” Leonhardt said. "This will be a benefit to our residents, the businesses, and those who visit Garden City."

Steve Allred, vice president and manager of Zions Bank's Bear Lake Valley branch in Montpelier, will manage the Bear Lake Garden City branch in addition to the Montpelier location. Allred has 35 years of banking experience, the last 30 years spent in the Bear Lake valley.

“Zions Bank has enjoyed serving the west side of Bear Lake for many years and now we are excited to have an actual facility in Garden City,” Allred said. "As the community's only local bank, we look forward to helping individuals, families and businesses reach their full financial potential with this new and convenient branch location."

Businesses or individuals interested in setting up an account prior to the May opening of the Garden City location, may do so by visiting the Bear Lake Valley office in Montpelier or by calling 208-244-3527.

About Zions Bank

Zions Bank is Utah's oldest financial institution and is the only local bank with a statewide distribution of branches operating 97 full-service branches. Zions Bank also operates 26 branches in Idaho and Wyoming. In addition to offering a wide range of traditional banking services, Zions Bank is also a leader in small business lending and has ranked as the No. 1 lender of US Small Business Administration 7 (a) loans in Utah for the past 27 consecutive years. Founded in 1873, Zions Bank has been serving the communities of Utah for more than 145 years. Additional information is available at www.zionsbank.com . A division of Zions Bancorporation NA, Member FDIC.

Kindergarten News

If your child turns five on or before September 1, 2021,

now is the time to register for Kindergarten.

North Rich Elementary registration will be

Thursday, April 8. 2021

A birth certificate is required to pre-register.

Current immunizations, vision screening and a

physical are required by the end of this school year.

Please call 946-3359 X200 to schedule an appointment.

Sunday, March 28, 2021

Good Stuff

Crush

By John Brown

It was Nellie’s birthday, and we were in Logan. One thing you need to know about

Nellie is that she likes to go on adventures. And so when we asked where she’d like to eat to celebrate her wonderfulness, she didn’t pick an old standby. Instead, as daughter number four called out the restaurants listed on her phone, Nellie picked a new place called Crush.

Daughter number four looked at the menu and discovered they featured acai bowls and toast.

“Toast?” she exclaimed. “We’re going to go to a place that serves toast?”

“And what the heck is an acai bowl?”

But the birthday girl gets what the birthday girl wants. And I think daughter number four secretly wanted to go on an adventure as well because she relented rather quickly.

So we went, and I’m happy to report that the toast was more like an open-face sandwich. Plus the bread wasn’t just any old bread—it was a fat slice of Crumb Brothers. We tried the Avo Crush (avocado), which was delicious, and the pumpkin, which half of our group liked and the other half thought was okay.

But even better than the toast were the fruit, smoothie bowls. Except they weren’t the super sweet, cavity inducing smoothies you might get elsewhere. These had the delicious flavor of natural fruit. They were thick, meaning you needed a spoon. And they were topped with all sorts of goodies.

We tried the Classic Bowl. The thick base was a blend of acai, bananas, and apple juice. For those who don’t know, as we didn’t, acai is a berry from the South American rainforests. The toppings were granola, strawberries, bananas, chia seeds, and a drizzle of local honey. I loved it.

We also tried the Pitaya Bowl, which has a base of organic dragon fruit (which is neon pink), banana, and pineapple. It was topped with strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, coconut flakes, and some granola. I loved this one too. Especially because, hey, who ever gets to eat dragon fruit, which comes from a crazy cactus?

And we tried the Peanut Butter Bowl which had a thick smoothie base of banana, cacao, peanut butter, agave, and almond milk. The toppings were banana, dark chocolate chips, Nutella, natural peanut butter, and chocolate coconut granola. Maybe a little more dessertish than the others, but certainly a winner.

So this birthday adventure turned out to be very tasty indeed. If you’re in Logan and looking for a little food adventure, I think you’ll enjoy a bowl and some toast from Crush. It’s right there on 13 W Center Street.

Spring Clouds

Photo by Samantha Coontz