July 15-21, 2021
A barrel racer makes a quick turn during last week’s 80th Drummond Kiwanis Rodeo. For more photos from the rodeo, see pages 8 and 9.
Stage 1 fire restrictions
Granite County Commissioners approved a motion on Tuesday to move the county into stage 1 fire restrictions.
The resolution establishing stage 1 fire restrictions for all private lands in the county under county jurisdiction cites the little precipitation the county has gotten and high fire danger established by the state and Forest Service as the reasons to restrict burning.
Stage 1 fire restrictions as opposed to stage 2 still allow for fires in designated areas, such as fire pits, County Attorney Blaine Bradshaw explained to the Commissioners at their Tuesday meeting.
Stage two prohibits fires and combustibles engines in the woods, Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator Jackie Bolster said.
In the past, commissioners have done exemptions for agricultural equipment.
Drummond School Board preps for upcoming year
The Drummond school board held their monthly meeting Monday night, approving policy handbook changes, reviewing maintenance and construction and appointing members to the Titans Co-op committee.
The board approved out-of-district agreements for those students and reviewed what maintenance work has been done on the school, while they are still looking for a full-time maintenance director. Painting in the elementary school started, but there is some texturing that needs to be touched up before the painting is completed, Clerk Toby Wetsch told the board.
In the gym, they are eyeing a smaller water heater to replace the backup water heater that has been causing an issue. The roof of the elementary has some shingles broken or missing, Superintendent Dean Phillips told the board. He reported he has a company coming to look at the roof and advise whether repair or replacement is the best option.
The board was also updated on how phase two of construction is proceeding. The construction on the retaining wall and sidewalk at the front of the schools is expected to be completed by Aug. 1, as agreed upon in the contract.
Granite County tennis camp returns, accepting players
It’s free, Granite County Tennis Camp organizer Leeann Tenesch told the Mail.
“Tennis camp is an amazing opportunity for kids to learn about tennis and tennis is important because it is a lifelong sport, something you can play not only when you’re a kid on a team. And you leave camp with a racquet, a can of balls and a bag,” she added.
The program, now in its seventh year, has been a “huge asset,” she said.
“Not only because of the equipment we provide the kids but the training we offer to get them to a high school level. Our kids are competitive and we’ve had quite a few who have been able to go on and letter at a Freshman level,” Tenesch added.
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Stage 1 fire restrictions
Granite County Commissioners approved a motion on Tuesday to move the county into stage 1 fire restrictions.
The resolution establishing stage 1 fire restrictions for all private lands in the county under county jurisdiction cites the little precipitation the county has gotten and high fire danger established by the state and Forest Service as the reasons to restrict burning.
Stage 1 fire restrictions as opposed to stage 2 still allow for fires in designated areas, such as fire pits, County Attorney Blaine Bradshaw explained to the Commissioners at their Tuesday meeting.
Stage two prohibits fires and combustibles engines in the woods, Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator Jackie Bolster said.
In the past, commissioners have done exemptions for agricultural equipment.
Drummond School Board preps for upcoming year
The Drummond school board held their monthly meeting Monday night, approving policy handbook changes, reviewing maintenance and construction and appointing members to the Titans Co-op committee.
The board approved out-of-district agreements for those students and reviewed what maintenance work has been done on the school, while they are still looking for a full-time maintenance director. Painting in the elementary school started, but there is some texturing that needs to be touched up before the painting is completed, Clerk Toby Wetsch told the board.
In the gym, they are eyeing a smaller water heater to replace the backup water heater that has been causing an issue. The roof of the elementary has some shingles broken or missing, Superintendent Dean Phillips told the board. He reported he has a company coming to look at the roof and advise whether repair or replacement is the best option.
The board was also updated on how phase two of construction is proceeding. The construction on the retaining wall and sidewalk at the front of the schools is expected to be completed by Aug. 1, as agreed upon in the contract.
Granite County tennis camp returns, accepting players
It’s free, Granite County Tennis Camp organizer Leeann Tenesch told the Mail.
“Tennis camp is an amazing opportunity for kids to learn about tennis and tennis is important because it is a lifelong sport, something you can play not only when you’re a kid on a team. And you leave camp with a racquet, a can of balls and a bag,” she added.
The program, now in its seventh year, has been a “huge asset,” she said.
“Not only because of the equipment we provide the kids but the training we offer to get them to a high school level. Our kids are competitive and we’ve had quite a few who have been able to go on and letter at a Freshman level,” Tenesch added.
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