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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Rich County Election Results

 

Randolph Mayor (4 -Year Term)

Vote for 1
Candidate
Percentage
Votes
Candidate
JOHN SIMEON BELL
NONPARTISAN
Percentage63.11%
Votes130
Candidate
MELANIE GRACE LIMB
NONPARTISAN
Percentage36.89%
Votes76

Randolph Town Council (4 -Year Term)

Vote for 2
Candidate
Percentage
Votes
Candidate
BRIAN S WEYERS
NONPARTISAN
Percentage0.00%
Votes0
Candidate
DALE C WILSON
NONPARTISAN
Percentage14.81%
Votes56
Candidate
KATHY ARGYLE
NONPARTISAN
Percentage45.24%
Votes171
Candidate
BRANDON J HATCH
NONPARTISAN
Percentage39.95%
Votes151

Woodruff Mayor (4 -Year Term)

Vote for 1
Candidate
Percentage
Votes
Candidate
MONIKA LYNNE SCHULTHESS
NONPARTISAN
Percentage51.61%
Votes48
Candidate
RAYMOND G. FRANDSEN
NONPARTISAN
Percentage48.39%
Votes45

Woodruff Town Council (4 -Year Term)

Vote for 2
Candidate
Percentage
Votes
Candidate
BRITON BROWN
NONPARTISAN
Percentage48.21%
Votes81
Candidate
SEIKO WEBB
NONPARTISAN
Percentage22.62%
Votes38
Candidate
TYLER BRIAN WALKER
NONPARTISAN
Percentage29.17%
Votes49

Laketown Mayor (4 -Year Term)

Vote for 1
Candidate
Percentage
Votes
Candidate
BRANDON CLARK WILLIS
NONPARTISAN
Percentage63.80%
Votes104
Candidate
PATRICK TAYLOR FLOYD
NONPARTISAN
Percentage36.20%
Votes59

Laketown Town Council (4 -Year Term)

Vote for 2
Candidate
Percentage
Votes
Candidate
BURDETTE WILKES WESTON
NONPARTISAN
Percentage24.68%
Votes76
Candidate
DELORA L WIGHT
NONPARTISAN
Percentage24.35%
Votes75
Candidate
KIRSTEN K GASH
NONPARTISAN
Percentage26.95%
Votes83
Candidate
RICHARD NEIL DROESBEKE
NONPARTISAN
Percentage24.03%
Votes74

Garden City Mayor (4 -Year Term)

Vote for 1
Candidate
Percentage
Votes
Candidate
MICHAEL I LEONHARDT
NONPARTISAN
Percentage57.44%
Votes139
Candidate
CHEREE F LUTZ
NONPARTISAN

Monday, November 10, 2025

Rich School District

 November

    12 RHS Music Conert

    13 RMS Musical

    14 GBB @ Lyman

         RMS Musical

    15 State Football

         RMS wrestling

        RMS GBB @ Manila

Bear Lake State Park-Just Moosing around!

 


Mostly


Sunny

Low Temp:26° F
High Temp:62° F
Water Temp:50.5° F
Water Level:5915.10′

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Veteran's Day

I read an article this week detailing the service end of people who didn't wear a uniform, but were the back up builders of engines, parts, building maintenance and just wanted to give a shout out to them.

Also, the Veteran's Memorial on Main Street in Garden City is a sweet reminder of those from our community who have served in wars. 

Veterans Day is on November 11th every year to honor all who have served in the U.S. military. The date is historically significant because it marks the anniversary of the end of World War I at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. While there was a temporary period when the date was moved, it was permanently returned to November 11 in 1978. 

  • Historical significance: 
    The holiday originated as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I, which was signed at the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month". 
  • Official name change: 
    In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars. 
  • Date permanence: 
    A 1968 law temporarily moved the holiday to the fourth Monday in October, but due to public confusion and backlash, President Gerald Ford signed a new law in 1975 that returned the observance to November 11 starting in 1978. 

Rich County 4-H Clubs-Be a part of a wonderful association of young people and projects!

 

We are happy to help!
Please reach out to us if you have any questions or would like more information about any of the events!

USU Extension - Rich County Office: (435) 793-2435
Hollie Larsen: hollie.larsen@usu.edu (208) 201-2358
Kirsten Gash Earley: kirsten.gash@usu.edu (732) 585-2202

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Laketown Town Council Nov. 12

 

1.	CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Burdette Weston
2.	OPENING CEREMONY - TBD
3.	ROLL CALL
4.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.	APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
6.	BUDGET REVIEW
7.	APPROVAL OF BILLS 
8.	ACTIVITY COMMITTEE - Chairman Jordan Gomez 
A.	Action Item: Mayor Weston-Check with Rocky Mt Power on helping put up Christmas Tree lights
9.	UPDATES FROM CLERK'S OFFICE (Lisa)
A.	Proposed 2026 Town Council Meeting Schedule
B.	Action Item: Lisa to check with Pelorus on reading meters monthly but billing quarterly
C.	Dot gov transition and website

The Town Council will not begin discussion on the following agenda items before 6:30 PM
10.	QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL: 
Any person wishing to comment on any item, not otherwise on the agenda, may address the town council at this point by addressing the mayor and town council and giving his or her name and address for the record. Comments should be limited to not more than three (3) minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the mayor. Citizen groups will be asked to appoint a spokesperson. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on non-agenda items. Some items brought forward to the attention of the town council will be turned over to the clerk to provide a response outside of the town council meeting.

11.	CANVAS OT THE 2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON November 4, 2025 
12.	PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - Chairman Duane Robinson
13.	ITEMS OF BUSINESS
A.	Vic Arnold/excessive traffic on back road to rodeo arena
B.	Resolution 2025-11 Amending the Consolidated Fee schedule: Establishing a fee to be charged for requests for water meters to be logged on non-billing months 
C.	Discussion on Ordinance 2025-08 Amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule: Establishing a fee in lieu of dedication of required water shares/water rights.
D.	Snow Removal
a.	Action Item: Mayor Weston to check on snow removal equipment cost and to check with local contractors if they would be interested in removing snow on town streets
b.	Action Item: Jeff will investigate surplus snow removal equipment for the town and cost
E.	Action Item: Discussion - continuing a water line within city limits and the associated cost
F.	Action Item: Discussion - drilling wells within city limits/council members to present their concerns and justification
14.	COUNCIL BUSINESS: 
-	Water Updates - Delora Wight
o	Action Item: CM Wight - follow up with Dan on making sure water fountain water was turned off at Rodeo grounds
o	Action Item: CM Wight - will check on the cost of electronic meters and how many are needed
-	Roads & Streets Updates - Brandon Willis
-	Park & Recreation Updates - Denise Johnson
o	Action Item: CM Johnson to investigate tree trimming and spraying for bugs in the trees at the park
o	Action Item: CM Johnson to investigate signage stating there are no motorized vehicles or bikes on the park grounds
-	Rodeo & Arena Updates - Kris Hodges
15.	MAYOR'S REPORT: 
-	Bear Lake Regional Commission Report
-	Town Updates
16.	EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed) 
17.	 ADJOURN 
NOTE: The Town Council may vote to go into an executive session pursuant to the Utah Code 52-4-205 
On Saturday November  8, 2025 at 3:00 PM a copy of the foregoing notice was posted on the Utah Public Notice website at  http://pmn.utah.gov and on the Laketown website at www.laketownutah.com. A copy was posted in conspicuous view inside and outside the Laketown Town Office in Laketown, Utah, and inside of the Laketown post office and at Dee's Service Station. DATED THIS 8th Day of November 2025 in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this public hearing should notify the Laketown Town Office at (435) 946-9000, 10 North00 East, Laketown, Utah, on Monday through Wednesday at least three working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah 1-888-346-3162. 

/S/Lisa Johnson, Laketown City Clerk

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Rich County Commission (sorry about the agenda mistake)

 


10:00
Wes Thompson, Trail Board
Trails Master Plan Consultant
10:15
Jayne Davis, Garden City Cemetery
Board
Garden City Cemetery Board Tax
Increase
10:30
Joshua Barson, Bear River Health
Department
Behavioral Health Advisory Council
Board Appointment
10:45
Tami Leonhardt, Tourism Director
Tourism Tax Advisory Board
11:00
Mitch Poulsen, Planning & Zoning
Administrator, and Mike Leonhardt,
Garden City Mayor
Property Jurisdiction Determination;
Parcel 41-34-000-0016
11:15
Mitch Poulsen, Planning & Zoning
Administrator, Norm Mecham, and Teri
Eynom, Property Owners
Big Bear Subdivision Final Plat
11:30
Brian Davis, Resident
Trash Issue
11:45
Travis Hobbs, Fire Warden
2026 Cooperative Wildfire System
Participation Commitment
12:00
BREAK