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Welcome to Richmond, Utah! We're located in the northern part of the state in beautiful Cache Valley. A rural community of 2470 people, we take pride in our agricultural roots. Our biggest celebration is Black & White Days, the longest running Holstein dairy show west of the Mississippi River. In addition to the cattle show, we also have a Chuckwagon Breakfast (cooked and served by the City Council), a horse show, and a footrace; the celebration ends with an old-fashioned horse pull Saturday night. Black & White Days are held the third week of May; click here for more information.
But that’s not all there is to our little town. We’re home to a number of award-winning businesses and thriving home enterprises. With the expansion of Highway 91 in 2006, we are seeing an increase in population and upgrading of our infrastructure. Come visit us and see why we're proud of our community!
Winter Flooding
Richmond experienced flooding throughout the city on January 19th. Warmer than normal temperatures meant our 15 inches of snow fell as rain, and the frozen ground just couldn't handle it. We went through almost 2,500 sand bags and it was great to see the sand bag crew that we had going strong, from filling and delivering to placing the bags to protect homes and property. We had our city emergency response team, members of the city council and city employees, members of wards, various church organizations including young men’s groups and other individuals who showed up to play church ball and were routed over to fill sand bags. People from Lewiston and Cove and the surrounding areas also pitched in to help out. It was great to be able to make a couple of calls and have people there immediately to help.
A HUGE "thank you" to all those who pitched in and helped from the different organizations. We want each of you to know that your help was noticed and very much appreciated. It is great to live in an area where a couple of calls can be made and immediately have hands on deck and ready to serve.
Several roads will remain closed or partially blocked off as we leave sand bags in place as we still have over a 60% chance of rain fall through Saturday. If you hear of anything that needs to be brought to the city’s attention or to report flooding, please contact Mayor Hall (258-3713), Marlowe (994-1922), Scott Ball (994-1572) or Lyle Bair (770-1938) so the situation can be properly responded to and taken care of in a timely manner.
Oath of Office
The oath of office was administered to the newly elected council members on Tuesday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. From left to right: Terrie Wierenga (2 yr); Jeff Young (4 yr); Paul Erickson (4 yr); C.J. Sorenson (4 yr).
Business Licenses & Dog Licenses for 2012
Just a friendly reminder that both business and dog licenses expire every year on December 31st. See the January newsletter for renewal costs and more details.
Winter Parking Ordinance In Effect
Just a friendly reminder that the winter parking ordinance went into effect November 1st and will run until March 31st. This ordinance was enacted in 2006 as a means to enable our city crews to safely and effectively clear snow from the streets. Basically, no overnight parking is allowed on the street. The full ordinance (11-345) may be found here.
Family Assistance Centers for Military
The Family Assistance Center (FAC) is set up to help in referrals to agencies that can provide services to the families of all branches of service, not just the National Guard. Here is an overview of what they can help with; visit the website or call (435) 890-8604.
Another program to help soldiers and their families is the Community Covenant program. While it is an Army program, it extends to the other military services. Soldiers and their families can find programs and organizations that provide support, and the public can find programs and organizations where you can get involved in supporting your military.
Richmond History Book
Richmond: A History in Black and White was published in December 2007. From its beginnings in a hostile frontier environment to its present as a prosperous Cache County town, Richmond has had an exciting history. In this scholarly and readable book Marlin Stum takes the reader on a historical tour through the story of Richmond. Using a wide variety of sources Stum covers the famous, and not so famous, events in the history of this northern Utah community. This straightforward "black and white" history captures the story of Richmond's past, while pointing to its bright and colorful future.
Pick up a copy today! Books (6 x 9 inches, cloth, 288 pages, and illustrated with photos and maps) are available for $20 through the Richmond City office and The Book Table (Logan). If you live out of town, we can mail your copy to you. Just send a check made out to "Richmond History Book" for $20 plus $2.50 shipping. The city address is Richmond City, PO Box 9, Richmond, UT 84333. We'll send your copy by return mail to the address you specify.
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