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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Rich School District

                                Picture by Laurann Wakefield
 

Calendar:
Thurs. 18th
    RHS BBB @ No. Summit

             Wrestling @ No. Summit

Board Meeting-watch on zoom

Fri. 19th      Full Day of School for everyone

RHS Wrestling @ Kemmerer

         Career Fair

RMS Band/Choir Christmas Concert

RHS GBB Freshmen with Green Canyon

Sat. 20th
    RHS BBB &GBB @ Wendover

Friday, December 12, 2025

Rich County School District

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

 

Part time Cook position in Laketown.  Employee will work seven

hours per day two days per week.

 

Starting Salary is based on Rich School District Classified Salary Schedule

 

Applications can be found online

www.richschool.org, employment

 

Send applications to: Rich School District

Attn:  Principal Alan Schwab

P.O. Box 129, 54 East 100 South, Laketown, UT 84038

Phone 435-514-1288 x 201

Fax 435-514-1299

Email aschwab@richschool.org

 

This position will remain open and applications accepted until a

qualified candidate is hired.

 

 

Rich County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

for the following posion

Woodruff Board Meeting December 16th

           

Date:  December 16, 2025               Time:  5:00 p.m.                                      Location:  Town Hall________
	Items to Be Discussed	
 1	Follow up from previous meetings	
 2	Approval of minutes from October meeting	
 3	Approval of November bills	
 4	Review and initial bank statement/credit card statement/monthly reports	
 5	Other board concerns	
 6		
 7		
 		
	Assignments	
 1		
 2		
 	
					

Notice of Special Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify the town clerk at 435-793-4201.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

NA

Other information:

Location:

195 S Main, Woodruff, 84086

Monday, December 8, 2025

Rich County Commission Meeting Wed. Dec. 10th (watch on youtube)

 

10:00

Rick Rosser, Small Concrete Solutions

 

 

Business License Approval

10:15

Darrin Eastman, Business Owner

 

 

Business License Approval

10:30

Wayne Miller, Property Owner

 

 

Primary Residence Request:             Parcel 41-21-400-0233

10:45

Randall Knight, Garden City Fire District

 

 

Fire District Board Member Appointment

11:00

Mitch Poulsen, Planning & Zoning Administrator, Mike Leonhardt, Garden City Mayor, Tanner Gappmayer, Property Owner

 

 

Garden City Annexation for parcels along Sweetwater Parkway & Hwy 30

11:30

Mitch Poulsen, Planning & Zoning Administrator

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Water Use and Preservation Element of the Rich County Comprehensive Plan

12:00

COMMISSION BUSINESS

 

 

Presentation of Plaque to Bryce Nielson, former Rich County Emergency Planner and Commissioner, in honor of 24 years of service to Rich County;

Approve Expenditures;

Approve Minutes

12:15

BREAK


1:00

Commissioners

PUBLIC HEARING: 2026 Budget

1:30

Anneliesa Peart, Clerk/Auditor

2026 Business Licenses

1:45

Kaia Bowden, Recorder

Follow-up Item from November’s Commission Meeting

2:00

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Sheriff Dale Stacey – Personnel Discussion

2:30

ADJOURN

 

 

85 years from Pearl Harbor

Dec. 2025 makes it 85 years from the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Most of the men and women who served during this time have left this life. Just thinking of my dad as a young sailor witnessing the death and destruction of life. He could never talk about that time. 

Many wars have been fought since that infamous day. I hope that our nation will honor all veterans who were called to serve in the armed forces. Young men and women are still serving in hopes of saving the world or even themselves. They learn so much about the integrity or lack of from their officers.

I believe we are a nation of hope and a beacon of light to other people around the world. It just needs to start in our small communities and go forth in charity to respect and honor each other.

May this season of reflection influence us all for the good of mankind.

One of  Your Editors,

Bess Huefner

Garden City Town Council Meeting Dec. 11th 5:00 PM

1. Roll Call

2.	Approval of Minutes
a.	November 13th, 2025, minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting and minutes of the November 13th,      2025, Public Hearing.
3.	Mayor's Recognition
4.	Public Comments - 2-minute limit
5.	Business License Discussion/Approval
a.	  Lakeview Pest & Home Services LLC, 70 W Logan Road, Ste B. Matt Mason 
6.	Resolution Discussion/Approval
a.	Resolution # R25-09 A Resolution Adopting the Town of Garden City Privacy Policy
7.	Miscellaneous Discussion/Approval
a.	Garden City Code 10-400 The Bear Lake Scenic Trail/Bike Path Ordinance. For discussion only, regarding electric vehicles (i.e., scooters, hover boards, one wheels, e-bikes, etc) and speed limits on the bike path.
8.	Council Member Reports
9.	Payment Vouchers
10.	Public Hearing at, or after, 6:00 p.m.
a.	Ordinance # 25-17 - An Ordinance Amending the Short-term Rental Ordinance
b.	2025 Garden City Water Conservation Plan
11.	Ordinance Discussion/Approval
a.	Ordinance #25-16 - An Ordinance Adding Accessory Dwelling Units
b.	Ordinance # 25-17- An Ordinance Amending the Short-term Rental Ordinance
12.	Water Conservation Plan Discussion/Approval
a.	Request approval of the 2025 Garden City Water Conservation Plan
13.	Council Member Recognition
14.	Adjournment

Rich County School District

 Employment: Cook needed at Rich Middle School

December 

    Thurs. 10th

            RHS GBB Bridger Valley Tournament

            RHS Wrestling  with Lyman

    Fri. 11th

            RHS BBB Evanston

            RHS Wrestling @ Marsh Valley

            RMS GBB Regional

            RMS Wrestling

Bear Lake State Park

 Mostly Sunny

Low Temp:21° F
High Temp:43° F
Water Temp:45.3° F
Water Level:5915.25′

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Bear Lake Splashback

 

It's Wet But Where Is The Snow?

November 30, 2025


If you're like me and look around and see no snow....and keep hearing that the ski resorts are delaying their opening....you start to wonder if it has ever been like this in the past. I was surprised to see the graph on the left, which is precipitation for Upper Bear Basin, and see we're at 95% of average. But the graph on the right, which is the snow water equivalent (SWE), confirms the look out the window....we're only 36% of average for SWE. This represents 1.1" of SWE. Only 2008 had a similar amount with 2000 having 1.2" SWE and 2022 having 1.4" SWE. So 2025 is starting off in a pretty unique spot. But it is early and if I look at the Jan to April period of each of the years mentioned above only 2022 ended the winter with below average SWE.

The NOAA Climate Prediction Center's forecast for December (below graph) suggests the Upper Bear Basin may be wetter than average but perhaps also warmer. This would suggest December will be similar to October and November.

However, NOAA has also indicated that La Nina will continue into the winter. La Nina typically leads to cooler and wetter conditions in the northern US. The graphs below reflect this forecast. Hopefully the Jan to March period will bring the snowpack back toward average. The soil moisture in the basin is 95% to 101% of average which is good for runoff and streamflow in the spring.

Finally, Bear Lake water level reached it's low point of 5915.07 the end of September, remained stable in October and finally in mid November has started to rise slightly. Typically the lake level rises about a foot during the winter months before the snowmelt. My fingers are crossed that La Nina delivers the snow.


As always I want to thank the folks at NCRS, CBRFC, RMP and all the others who help me compile the Splashback. See you next year....water year that is!

BEAR LAKE WATER LEVEL

November 30, 2025

5915.22 ft

*All Bear Lake Elevations are given in UP&L Datum




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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Town of Garden City Public Hearing

 

Amended Public Hearing

Notice Date & Time: 12/11/25 6:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

        1.	Roll Call

2.	Ordinance #25-17, An Ordinance Amending Short-term Rental Ordinance

3.	2025 Garden City Water Conservation Plan

4.     Garden City Privacy Policy

5.	Adjournment


					

Notice of Special Accommodations:

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 Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Garden City, Utah, on Monday through Friday, at least 3 working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

Contact the Garden City Office 1 business day prior to the scheduled meeting for electronic participation information, 435-946-2901.

Other information:

Location:

69 N Paradise Parkway Bldg C, Garden City, 84028

Contact information:

Town Clerk , office@gardencityutah.gov,

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Rich County Sheriff's Office - Total Incident Report

 12/02/25 

 Page: 1 

 Nature of Incident Total Incidents 

 Traffic Accident w/ Damage 6 

 Animal strays,dead,noise 2

 Agency Assistance 1 

 Citizen Assist 9 

 Motorist Assist 1 

 Attempt to Locate Vehicle 2 

 Child Abuse 1 

 Civil Dept. assist 4 

 Criminal History 9 

 Citizen Dispute 1 

 Family Dispute 1 

 Evading or Attempting to Evade 1 

 Vehicle Fire 1 

 Fraud 2 

 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 1 

 Lockout 1 

 Psychiatric/Suicide Attempt 1 

 Suspicious Incident 1 

 Theft 2 

 Traffic Hazard 2 

 Abandoned Vehicle 1 

 VIN Number Inspection 6 

 Welfare Check 2 

 Total Incidents for This Report: 58 

The Family Place-Location Logan Building

The Family Place Utah invites you to the Day of Giving on December 5th, offers Mental Health First Aid Training, and invites you to host a Holiday Giving Tree, with a presale event for royal attendees.

Note

  • Attend the Day of Giving event to get free hot cocoa & cookies.
  • Consider registering for the Mental Health First Aid Training. 
  • Host a Starfish Holiday Giving Tree 
  • Purchase Prince & Princess Party presale tickets 

What makes the December 2025 Full Moon Special?

 The December full Moon is a supermoon, the third in a series of three Consecutive supermoons in 2025. It will rise on the horizon December 4th and seem larger than normal. A supermoon occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, called perigee.

December's full moon is called the Cold moon or the Long Night Moon. There are several other Native American names. In Europe, pagans called"Moon before Yule" in honor of the Yuletide festival celebrating the return of the sun.

Happy viewing!