News from 10,000 Feet!
June 2012 Brian Head Town News Volume 6
Town Manager’s Message
Our hearts go out to the many who are struggling
financially during the continued economic slowdown in
our nation. In response to this, the Town Council has
reduced Brian Head property taxes by 5% in 2011 and
plans to do the same in 2012. That’s a 10% reduction in
the past two years!
In contrast, the low interest rates and construction costs
have provided an outstanding opportunity for the Town
to proceed with many projects that were cost prohibitive
a few years ago. A new 1 million gallon water tank was
completed in 2010, the new public safety building in
2011, and a 1,500 foot deep culinary water well will be
finished in 2012.
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Brian Head Town Receives “Tree City USA”
Status Mayor H.C. Deutschlander, Betty Phelan, and Kathy
Freeberg (members of the Brian Head Tree
Commission), recently attended the 5th
Annual Southern
Utah Municipal Forestry Workshop & Tree City USA
Luncheon, held in Cedar City. The workshop gave
several tips for planting and maintaining trees. Brian
Head Town, along with 4 other Utah communities,
received their first year award for becoming a “Tree City
USA” member.
Those pictured at the right from the Forestry, Fire and
State Lands are Danon Hulet (Urban Forester), Tim
Garcia (Deputy Director), and Ron Wilson (Area
Manager).
Tree City USA is an organization that encourages the
planting, nurturing, and celebration of trees.
It is important to realize the significance trees have in
communities. Brian Head Town already has a natural
abundance of trees; however, it is also essential to plant
them around our Town for landscaping purposes. Trees
and shrubs are valuable additions to most property. They
provide beauty, wind protection, shade, wildlife habitat
visual screening, and other benefits.
Brian Head Town receives the Tree City USA award. From
left to right: Danon Hulet, Betty Phelan, Kathy Freeberg,
Mayor H.C. Deutschlander, Tim Garcia, and Ron Wilson.
Some interesting facts about Tree City USA:
There are 80 communities in the State of Utah
that have the Tree City USA status.
68% of the Utah population lives in a Tree City
USA community!
3,400 communities in the United States are
members of Tree City USA.
Over 135 million people live in a Tree City
USA community.
Think about it! What would your community look like
without trees? Trees are beautiful and we love them!
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Sean Phelan at Powder Mountain – Ogden, Utah on March
24, 2012. He took home 3 gold medals at the 2012 Special
Olympics Winter Games.
Special Olympics Winter Games The Special Olympics Winter Games regional finals
were held here in Brian Head on March 17, 2012. The
weather was not cooperative . . . . . it was windy with
poor visibility caused by the blowing snow.
Twenty athletes participated, coming from as far away as
St. George. These athletes competed in snowshoeing
events ranging from 25 to 800 meters.
Brian Head Resort supported this event by providing a
marked track next to the Navajo parking lot and
volunteers to organize the athletes and time the different
events.
Brian Head's own Sean Phelan won gold medals in the
200, 400, and 800 meter events. This qualified Sean to
compete in the State finals held in Ogden, Utah on
March 24, 2012. Again, Sean did not disappoint. He won
gold medals in the 200, 400, and 800 meter events.
Good job Sean – congratulations on winning the gold!
Special Olympics Winter Games Regional Finals at Brian
Head, Utah - March 17, 2012 (photo courtesy of Mike
Saemisch)
Project Fact Sheet Regarding Highway 14 Repairs
(published with permission from UDOT – handed out
at Public Open House held on February 23, 2012)
The October 2011 landslide destroyed a one-
third mile section of SR-14
The debris is over 100 feet deep in some areas
Crews will remove more than 400,000 cubic
yards of material which is equivalent to: 40,000
dump trucks. If placed on a football field, debris
would be 62 feet high
Landslide material contains a lot of rocks, some
as big as homes and 18-wheelers
The project will address four areas along SR-14.
Main slide area. 400,000 yards of material will
be moved to completely restore a 2,000-foot
stretch of SR-14
Rebuild end of tunnel under SR-14 and restore
shoulder 3. Perform slide mitigation
Install wall to repair active slide
$10 million in Federal Emergency Relief Funds
will be used to help restore SR-14
SR-14 will be open for limited access in June
Construction is estimated to be completed in
Fall 2012
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping
together is progress; working together is
success.” -Henry Ford
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Brian Head Events – June, July & August, 2012 (contact Brian Head Town at 435-677-2029 for more information on events)
June 2, 2012 – Utah’s Free Fishing Day (enjoy the wonderful fishing in all lakes and streams surrounding Brian
Head)
July 4, 2012 – Brian Head Fire Department’s Annual Pancake Breakfast (this annual fundraiser will be held at
Giant Steps Lodge from 7 to 10:30 am). A street dance, featuring the band “Muddy Boots” will be held from 7
to 10 pm. This first annual event is sponsored by High Country Realty, Brian Head Interiors, and Brian Head
General Store. After the dance, the annual Red, White and Blue Fireworks display will begin. Come and spend
the day at Brian Head and enjoy the breakfast, street dance, and fireworks! You will be guaranteed a good time.
All ages are welcome!
July 5, 6 & 7, 2012 – 18th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival (location – Brian Head Town Mall – Village Way).
There will be lots of crafty vendors and good food ! Set-up for the Festival will begin the morning of Thursday,
July 5th to noon. The Festival will be from noon to 6 pm on Thursday (July 5
th) and from 9 am to 6 pm on
Friday and Saturday (July 6th & 7
th). If you are interested in being a vendor or for more information, contact
Joan at (435) 990-1011 or Kristie at (435) 990-1101.
July 6 & 7, 2012 – 2nd
annual ATV Rally - Beat the Heat at 10,000 feet! There are 3 events associated with the
Rally – a youth ATV education certification course; obstacle course events; and the ATV Poker Run ride from
Brian Head to Panguitch Lake. There will be a barbecue (lunch) happening at Panguitch Lake (for a cost of
$9.95 per person). A menu is included on the registration form. There are registration forms available on our
website. Check out our website at www.brianhead.utah.gov or call (435) 677-2029 for more information.
July 20 & 21, 2012 – 15th Annual Thunder on the Mountain Poker Run event for motorcyclists. This event
includes a 165 mile Poker Run, great music, and good food. It also benefits the Brian Head Volunteer Fire
Department. Go to www.thunder-rallies.com or contact Stef Purdy at (720) 595-5711 for more information.
July 27 & 28, 2012 – 1st Annual “Shoot the Back Country” Archery Shoot. Teen shooter passes are priced at
$10 per day or $15 for the weekend. Adult shooter passes are priced at $30 per day or $50 for the weekend.
Non-shooter passes are $5 for a single day or $10 for both days. Over $10,000 worth of gear, hunts, and
promotions will be given away to those that register for a shooter pass. Enter to win a 2-person hunt to South
Africa. Guest Speaker: Marc Smith. Visit the shoot website at www.ShootTheBackcountry.com.
August 10 & 11, 2012 – 3rd
Annual Festival of Flavors & Brew Fest (location – Double Tree Resort and Spa &
Cedar Breaks Lodge). You are invited to join us for to the Brewfest and Wine Tasting event – kegs are tapped,
bottles corked, food served and live bands start jamming at 12 noon and go until 7 pm – the party then moves
inside to the Lift Bar & Patio and Cedar Breaks Bar & Grill!
Note: During the months of July and August, Cedar Breaks National Monument plans to have several “Star Parties”.
There will be constellation tours and telescope viewing through several large telescopes. Visitors are welcome to bring
their own telescopes. These “Star Parties” are dependent upon good weather. For more information (i.e. dates and times)
call (435) 586-9451, (435) 586-0787 or visit www.nps.gov/cebr.
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Town Manager’s Message (Continued from page 1)
We are excited to be in the planning stages for a new
lake that will serve as a water storage reservoir and urban
fishery right here in Brian Head. The area will start near
Vasels Road at Hwy 143 (near the south Brianwood
Condominiums) and run south between Hwy 143 and the
north-south section of Vasels Road until it meets the dike
running between Chairlifts 1 and 8.
Engineers are designing an area that will hold between
60 and 100 acre feet of water and is anticipated to be
about 30 feet deep. It will hold enough water to sustain
fish during the winter and possibly be used for ice
skating. The plan is to have a boat ramp at the Town
Park and picnic tables and a walking trail around the
reservoir.
The reservoir came about in a cooperative effort with the
Parowan Irrigation Company and the Town to put Town-
owned water to use in Brian Head. If all goes as planned,
construction is anticipated to start this fall. Stop by Town
Hall some time to see a larger picture of the proposed
project.
-Bryce Haderlie, Town Manager
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Grooming the Trails at Brian Head
Brian Head Town’s seasonal parks workers have been
busy this year. As part of their job duties they groom the
hiking and OHV trails in our beautiful Town. This is an
important job and helps those who enjoy outdoor
activities. We have such fantastic scenery here on the
mountain (year round) and hiking or riding your ATV is
a fun way to enjoy the day. So. . . pack a lunch and bring
your family, your significant other or just yourself and
come and check it out! You will want to experience our
great outdoors again and again!
Town Trail – June 2012 (located in front of The Lofts)
Brian Head Town Clean-up Day is scheduled
for Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Join us in
the morning – trash bags and gloves will be
provided. Lunch will be served after. This is
a fun community event!
Public Safety Director There is a bit of nostalgia around Town Hall these days.
Brian Head Public Safety Director, Gary Bulloch, is
retiring at the end of June. He has been with Brian Head
for nearly 16 years, and served the last 10 as Public
Safety Director. He also served Brian Head Town as the
interim Town Manager on several occasions.
Mayor Deutschlander and Chief Bulloch cut the ribbon at
the dedication of the new Public Safety Building
(December 13, 2011)
“Thanks to Chief Bulloch, Brian Head Town Fire
Department was one of the first to be brought into the
21st century. He made sure we kept up-to-date with the
latest in equipment and training,” according to Brad
Benson, Deputy Marshal.
Chief Bulloch has been a devoted employee and will be
greatly missed here on the mountain. We wish him the
best of luck in his future endeavors!
Please join us in celebrating Chief Bulloch’s many years
of dedicated service to Brian Head Town at a retirement
party held in his honor on Friday, June 29, 2012, from
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. The party will be at the new
Public Safety Building located at 535 South Vasels
Road, Brian Head, Utah. Lunch will be provided.
Everyone is welcome! RSVP at (435) 677-2029 by June
22, 2012. Please come out and wish Gary Bulloch well
and thank him for his many years of service to our
community!
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Brian Head Gets “Eclipsed!” (by Julie Saemisch)
The annular eclipse that took place on May 20, 2012 was
a spectacular event! There were thousands of people in
Southern Utah who witnessed this amazing site.
Sunset on May 20th
was very special, as Brian Head
experienced a rare annular eclipse. The full moon’s
shadow fell in front of the sun without completely
covering it, creating a spectacular “ring of fire.” While
Kanarraville was advertised as the perfect location for
viewing the eclipse, Brian Head was well within the
sweet spot and had only four seconds less viewing time
than the Kanarraville area.
It was a little difficult to know what kind of crowd to
expect since this is a rare event and there was no ability
to predict how many people might want to visit, plus
everyone knows that the weather can be a little
unpredictable this time of year. But the evening was
perfect; warm weather and no wind allowed over 400
people to ride the Giant Steps lift up to the top of Brian
Head Resort and another 200 or so viewed the eclipse
from Brian Head Peak.
Each viewpoint within Cedar Breaks National
Monument was filled with visitors who had set up solar
telescopes and staked their real estate claim with lawn
chairs and blankets.
Another unforgettable moment during the Eclipse
(photo courtesy of Mike Saemisch)
For those of you that kept your special
viewing glasses . . . . . On June 5th, starting
at 5:30 p.m., you will be able to see the
small planet Venus passing in front of the sun!
Fritz, wearing special viewing glasses, enjoys the Eclipse
(photo courtesy of Mike Saemisch)
While everyone was looking up at the sun with their
special eclipse glasses on, another event was taking place
on top of the Giant Steps lift viewing area. A young man
from Salt Lake City brought his girlfriend to Brian Head
to view the eclipse. Unbeknown to her, several of their
friends were also here. The friends “set the stage” with a
picnic blanket, candles, flowers and chocolates. The
boyfriend led her to the blanket, got down on one knee
and proposed during the maximum eclipse time for a
special marriage proposal. She said, “yes!”
Believe it or not, in 11 years Brian Head will have the
opportunity to be near the center of another annular
eclipse . . . . . we will have more details as the date gets
a little closer!
Full Eclipse - May 20, 2012, taken from Parowan – 12 miles
away from Brian Head (photo courtesy of Corey McNeil)