Rich Middle School Honor Roll for 3rd Trimester

 

Rich Middle School Honor Roll

Third Trimester 2024

 

Sixth Grade	Seventh Grade	Eighth Grade
Chance Argyle*	Rell Argyle	Jack Bjoralt
Nicholas Bjoralt	EmmaLee Casillas	Quincee Call
Rachel Black	Brady Cornia*	Nathan Carver
Kinley Christensen	Bailey Douglas	Kira Hoffman
Karli Crompton	Jett Downing*	Jackson Jolley
Will Hoffman	Ashlyn Eborn*	Wyatt O’Mealy
Shyanne Holden	Roma Fluckiger	Christian Rees
Oakley Hunter	Aubrey Hatch*	Hazelle Scott
Paisley Hunter	JD Keetch	Jase Shinkle*
Isabella Johnson*	Bailey Marshall	Cori Stacey*
Lonna Lee	Keylee Ottley	Zaxton Stocking
Journee Morse	Whitley Payne	Emmary Thornock*
Carson Nelson	Naomi Roskelley	Norman Weston
Ivy Parry	Preston Ward	Hazel Wilson
Issac Rees	Damon Wasden
Charles Smith*	Sloan Wooden*
Theophilus Stocking
Zoe Stocking
Lucy Stuart*
Abigail Wahlberg
Berkely Weston*
Calgary Weston
Reese Wheeler*

                                                                                                                                                      *Students with 4.0 GPA

The Fish Pond at Heritage Park in Garden City is open and restocked with 500 Rainbow trout on May 24th

Bear Lake State Park

 Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms

Low Temp:45° F

High Temp:77° F

Water Temp:54.1° F

Water Level:5919.75′

1A All-State Girls golf

 2023-2024 All-State First Team

Representing Rich is Saige Lundgren

2023-2024 All-State Honorable mention

Hilary Rex

Ashlyn Stevens

Morgan Ward

All State Students have been invited to a black tie dinner on Tues. May 28th

Congratulations to Rich High Graduates

Commencement for Rich High Graduates was held on Friday the 24th of May for 44 Seniors. Haydee Pugmire welcomed the audience. The valedictorians were Haydee Pugmire; Hannah Scott; Amilla Shinkle and Violett Taylor. The Guest Speak was Ryan Stream followed by a Video Presentation prepared by Violett Taylor. 

 Allred Ryder 12 

Argyle Gentry 12 

Bell Jack 12 

Carrillo Addison 12 

Carver Jayna 12 

Clarkson Ethan 12 

Cornia Jayden 12

Desch Jaden 12 

Dotson Kamille 12 

Ellsworth Aeva 12 

England Austin 12 

Flores Ivan 12 * Certificate of Attendance 

Garcia Jeremy 12 

Huffaker Kason 12 

Hunsaker CamBree 12 

Jessen Nathan 12 * Certificate of Attendance 

Johnson Kaysen 12 

Jolley Trae 12 

Jolley Nya 12 

Lundgren Saige 12 

Lutz Raiden 12 

Moldenhauer Rylee 12 

Muirbrook Carson 12 

Negus Jonah 12 Parry Noah 12 

Pugmire Haydee 12 

Reddest Juan 12 

Robinson Hayzen 12 

Schulthess James 12 

Scott Hannah 12 

Shinkle Amilla 12 

Shoup Wyatt 12 

Siddoway Quinci 12 

Snow Brandon 12 

Stocking Zailey 12 

Taylor Violett 12 

VanSyoc Dallas 12 

Vasquez Martin 12 

Wahlberg Brittany 12 

Walker Taylor 12 

Wallentine Jainee 12 

Weston Bret 12 

Wilson Kasey 12 

Woods Elisabeth 12 * Certificate of Attendance

Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP)

 

Dr. Susan R. Madsen and the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) are excited to host a gathering focused on identifying ways to help girls and women in Rich County thrive. Utah is full of engaged, passionate individuals who frequently ask the question, "What can I personally and/or professionally do to strengthen the impact of Utah girls and women?" To provide specific answers to that question, the UWLP team hosts "think tank" gatherings to collect best practices for various stakeholders interested in supporting and empowering Utah girls and women. This is an opportunity for community leaders and others (e.g., government, politics, business, schools, nonprofits, healthcare) within Rich County to brainstorm ways to help girls and women better thrive. 

While living in Utah holds many positives, there are vast differences in the way that some experience Utah’s economic success, leadership opportunities, and even safety and belonging. Come brainstorm how you and your community can shift that in Rich County. 

      • Date: Friday, May 31, 2024

      • Time: 12 pm - 2 pm

      • Place: Garden City Offices

      • Note: A light lunch will be provided.

We have completed think tank gatherings in 20 other counties, creating a two-page report that can be distributed throughout the community. To see how your community may use the output to inform and further your work, here is a link to various “What Can I Do?” reports from prior gatherings. 

In addition, Dr. Madsen will introduce A Bolder Way Forward (BWF) as we prepare to form a Rich County Coalition. If you are inspired to stay and learn more, plan to meet from 1:15-1:45 with us. 

Please reply to this invitation and let me know whether or not you can attend. And, if you know of someone else who would like to be included, please share their name and email address with me so I can track RSVPs.

Amy Z Anderson

amy.z.anderson@usu.edu

435-881-9211

When we lift girls and women, we lift everyone.

Garden City Fire District

 

Garden City Fire District Meeting May 20, 2024

Submitted by Randall Knight

 

The meeting started on time at 6:30pm with all board members present.  There were no public members present.

 

Last month’s minutes were approved and the Treasurer reported an audit has not been done yet but hopefully will be done next month. 

The board agreed to abide by an ethical behavior statement that will be added to the policy manual.  The board agreed to not apply for any TRT grant funds this year.

 

The lot for the satellite station has been rezoned and split from the acreage so hopefully the purchase will be completed in the near future.

 

The Chief reported the boat will be in the lake by Memorial Day weekend.  The fire engine needs some minor repairs to the air brakes allowing it to be useable.  Some additional training will be done with Bear Lake county.

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Randall mentioned he had heard reports of PFAS contaminating PPE and causing health problems for firefighters. The Chief is going to look into the possible issue for their PPE and report back.

 

The Calls for the last 30 days were 2 propane leaks, 3 fire alarms, 1 truck fire, 11 medicals, 7 Short-Term rental inspections, 3 business inspections, 9 burn permits, 1 fire pit permit.

Congratulations to Rich High Track 1A Girls & Boys Track Results

 

1A Girls State Championship

Girls team scores

1. Rich, 193

Girls individual results

100 meters — 1. Violett Taylor, Rich, Sr., 12.77; 2. Molly Weston, Rich, Fr., 13.33

200 meters — 1. Violett Taylor, Rich, Sr., 26.31; 2. Molly Weston, Rich, Fr., 27.40, 7. Nya Jolley, Rich, Sr., 28.70

400 meters--- 5 Lyda Taylor, Rich, Fr., 1:04.67; 6. Laci Mckinnin, Rich, Fr., 1:04.82

800 meters —3. Lyda Taylor, Rich, Fr., 2:27.28; 5. Paige Smith, Rich, So., 2:28.82

1,600 meters — 1. Paige Smith, Rich, So., 11:43.69, 5. Lyda Taylor, Rich, Fr., 12:09.22;

100 hurdles — 1. Violett Taylor, Rich, Sr., 14.99, 4. Rylee Mouldenhauer, Rich, Sr., 17.82; 7. Braylyn Pugmire, Rich, Fr., 18.55; 

300 hurdles — 1. Violett Taylor, Rich, Sr., 43.47, 4. Rylee Mouldenhauer, Rich, Sr., 51.25, 6. Braylyn Pugmire, Rich, Fr., 51.85

4x100 relay — 1. Rich (Peyton Cluff, Jr., Amilla Shinkle, Sr., Clare Shinkle, So., Nya Jolley, Sr., Molly Weston, Fr., Jainee Wallentine, Sr.)

4x400 relay — 1. Rich (Amilla Shinkle, Sr., Braylyn Pugmire, Fr., Laci Mckinnin, Fr., Nya Jolley, Sr., Peyton Cluff, Jr., Clare Shinkle, So.), 4:25.98

Sprint medley relay —3. Rich, 4:42.93

Long jump — 1. Ruthanna Wilson, 2. Molly Weston, Rich, Fr., 15′6.5, 5. Rylee Mouldenhauer, Rich, Sr., 15′0.75;

High jump — 1. Paige Smith, Rich, So., 5′4, 7. Laci Mckinnin, Rich, Fr., 4′11

Shot put — 1. Haydee Pugmire, Rich, Sr., 33′6

Discus — 1. Haydee Pugmire, Rich, Sr., 107′8

Javelin —4. Braylyn Pugmire, Rich, Fr., 110′

 

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1A Boys State Championship

100 meters —3. Hudson Parry, Rich, Fr., 11.74, 7. Samuel Leifson, Rich, Jr., 11.87

200 meters —2. Hudson Parry, Rich, Fr., 23.44; 

400 meters —3. Hudson Parry, Rich, Fr., 51.78

300 hurdles —3. Samuel Leifson, Rich, Jr., 43.18, 6. Jett Holmes, Rich, So., 45.06

4x100 relay — 3. Rich, 45.68; 4. Panguitch, 45.76

4x400 relay — 3. Rich, 3:45.10

Sprint medley relay — 6. Rich, 4:01.82

High jump — 3. Daniel Smith, Rich, Jr., 5′10

Shot put —3. Easton Eborn, Rich, So., 42′5.25

Newest Bear Lake Study by USU

 The Bear Lake Valley Chamber will be hosting several presentations completed over the past 6 months by a group of students and professors at Utah State University. I recently attended their final project and presentation and am excited to share it with our elected officials, business leaders, and all who have interest in Bear Lake. The study included the geographic area from Montpelier Idaho to Randolph Utah.

Their finished product was compiled from thousands of hours of interview, collaborative discussion with stake holders from elected officials to public land managers to vested residents as their home and or place of business and investment.

The presentation considers trails, infrastructure, community connectivity, preservation of traditions while embracing the continued growth pressures of increase visitorship as well as full time residents. It presents ideas on how to keep Bear Lake clean and preserve its unique ecosystem along with finding ways to allow for economic development and growth of communities.

Please come join me for the next presentation and hopefully the resulting ongoing discussions of how we as vested business owners and residents to this area can be apart of planning and having influence on the changes that are happening and that will continue to happen here in Bear Lake.

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Many presentations have been given over the years and the people of the Valley have appreciated the input. We can see from the General Plans for each community how the area has tried to incorporate some of the ideas.

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Another interesting article by Bryce Huefner 10 years ago. (He hadn't taken in the effects on the population changes due due to an LDS Temple coming to Montpelier).

https://docs.google.com/.../1-r1dYUS6kqeQPvOoMNhm8I7.../edit

The Family Place

 

Memorial Day Remembered

Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

The custom of honoring ancestors by cleaning cemeteries and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition. In early rural America, it was usually performed in summer and was an occasion for family reunions and picnics. 

The ritual of visiting family graves and memorials was never a morbid tradition. Rather, it was an annual act of remembrance, as well as a chance to clean and decorate family memorials. Often, families would picnic as well; cemeteries were often the only open green spaces in crowded cities.

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, starting with the American Civil War. It’s believed that the tradition of honoring the dead was inspired by the way Southern states decorated the graves of both Confederate and Union soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags. 

“In Flanders Fields”

by John McCrae, May 1915

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Rich High School Golf 1 A Champions

         Congratulations to Rebel golf Participants! 

    Rich perseveres, captures first 1A state championship since 2014

Final team scores

1. Rich, 706

2. Wayne, 720

3. Valley, 725

4. Panguitch, 731

5. Monticello, 732

This season, Rich coach Kam Jarman said his players have practiced in every difficult condition imaginable — rain, snow, hail and wind.

Each of those practices strengthened the resolve of his players, something Jarman said made a big difference during the 1A state tournament this week.

Sitting in second place after Tuesday’s first round, Rich improved by four strokes in the second round on Wednesday as it slowly pulled away to capture its first 1A state championship since 2014.

The Rebels finished with a two-day total of 706, with Wayne in second with a 720 and Valley in third with a 725.

“The weather has just been poor up in Bear Lake. The kids have just battled the weather. I’m just proud of them ‘cause they’ve worked so dang hard,” said Jarman.

Rich had two players finish in the top 10, which was obviously important. Just as important, however, was how Rich’s No. 4 and No. 5 golfers alternated good rounds and poor rounds, which meant the Rebels never had to count a score over 100.

“It’s just the whole team working together. I’m just so happy for them and their hard work,” said Jarman.

Rich’s Noah Parry finished second with a two-day 165, while teammate Jaden Desch tied for seventh with a 172.  

by Deseret correspondent, James Edwards

Obituary-Reay Hayward Piggott

 Reay Hayward Piggott passed away on May 6, 2024, as a result of a long life. He was born in Bloomington, Idaho, September 13, 1925, to George C. and Enid H. Piggott. He was educated in elementary school in Bloomington and Fielding High School in Paris, Idaho. He was inducted into the US Army November 10, 1943, where he served as a drill sergeant and infantry instructor for 2 1/2 years. Upon his honorable discharge he enrolled at USAC (now Utah State University). He married his eternal companion, Donna Keeter Piggott, on August 29, 1947, in Ogden, Utah. They were sealed in the Logan Temple, March 1948.

After graduation from USU in 1950 in Zoology, Ray worked at a several positions until he got the "best job in the world", the US Fish and Wildlife Service. He enjoyed thirty years of service in Utah, Arizona, Colorado and back to Utah.

Ray and Donna had six children, Judy (Rod Gilmour), Scott (Royce), Janet (Dana Roberts) Gerald (Helena), Russell (Kathy), and Karen (Lance Packer), They had 26 grandchildren and 88 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

After Ray's retirement he worked at Sporting Goods store and in 1990, they were called to serve in the Lima, Peru Temple, and 1995 to the Temple in Santiago, Chile. Ray served for 23 years in the Logan and South American Temples including 15 1/2 years as a sealer. His greatest joy was sealing many of his grandchildren to their eternal companions.

Ray enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, raising tomatoes, raspberries, reading, and cooking outdoor family breakfasts.

Although Ray and Donna lived in many places, he still called himself a "Bear Laker."

A funeral service was held for Ray at 11:00 am on Monday, May 13, 2024 with a viewing  Burial will be in the Providence City Cemetery.

Obituary-Ted J. Wilson

 Ted J. Wilson of Logan, Utah passed peacefully on Saturday, May 11 from complications due to age. Ted was born in Logan, Utah on September 16, 1940 to proud parents Donald J Wilson and Patricia Anne Givens Wilson. Don J and Patty lost Ted's only sister, Anne, when she was a toddler, so Ted and his parents kept a close relationship until they died.

Ted grew up in River Heights and graduated from South Cache High School. He called himself a "greaser" from that time because he liked to work on cars. While in high school, Ted joined the National Guard and served for about 6 years. He met his wife Dixie Grover while attending Utah State University. He pursued her until they were married in Boulder City, Nevada in 1961. While at USU, Ted and Dixie formed lifelong friendships in a "fratority" they named Sigma Zonk.

Ted and Dixie spent their nearly 63 years of married life split between Logan (River Heights) and Garden City. They raised three children along the same street in River Heights that Ted's parents raised him on, spending summers at the lake.

At the beginning of his career, Ted owned and operated State Finance and Thrift in Logan. For his second act, Ted purchased property at Bear Lake, where he developed Bridgerland Village, Bridgerland Water, and worked in real estate. He always kept busy with different investments and projects, even running a gravel pit in Randolph, Utah.

Ted was a hunting and fishing enthusiast. He loved duck hunting, deer and elk hunting and all that that entailed. He was a decorated Trap shooter. He was an avid gun collector and enjoyed loading his own shells and pouring his own bullets. Ted loved fishing, whether on the river, lake or ocean.

Ted spent countless hours with his dad or kids at "The Shop" working on anything with a motor, or just starting a fire and hanging out.

His other great hobby was morning coffee at Angie's in Logan or Pulley's in Garden City. He claimed that is where all the big business deals are made. Later in life, he enjoyed seeing the country while riding Hogs with his friends.

Ted said his greatest accomplishment was the lifelong partnership he shared with Dixie. His fondest memories were always woven with the threads of family gatherings at Bear Lake, where love and laughter echoed against the backdrop of serene water and majestic mountains.

Ted leaves behind his wife, Dixie, his children, Rob J Wilson (Stephanie), Tana Jo Heninger (Brett), Mike G. Wilson (Melisa), 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Grandpa Ted will be greatly missed.

A viewing in his honor will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E Center St, Logan. A graveside service will be held at the Garden City Cemetery at 1 p.m. that same day.