Entries Published On November, 2014
Update on Jeremy Center Development (now called Jeremy Station)
When you stop at the stop sign upon entering Jeremy Ranch, in front and to the right is the Jeremy Store. In front and to the left is a piece of land you may think is open space, but it’s not. As part of a settlement agreement between the county and James Winkler in 2005, the land …
Morning After Thoughts on Each Election Winner
All we can say is thank god it’s over almost over. Another election cycle in the books and no more signs littering our landscapes. With that in mind, here are a few thoughts on the election winners: Dave Ure – County Council: Only $500 spent on the election? Now that’s old school. Chris Robinson – …
Election Live Blog
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Did You Know Your Kids Can Opt-Out From Standardized Tests (Like SAGE)
With the uproar over SAGE testing results, we were surprised to learn of Utah SB 101, which was signed into law earlier this year by Governor Herbert. SB101 says that you, as a parent, have the right to stop your kid from having to take part in standardized tests like SAGE and it cannot impact …
What Summit County Candidates Spent to Get Your Vote
Wow. It costs a lot of money to run for elected office. Each year, candidates are required to provide an initial report of money spent on their campaign. After the election, candidates are required to provide a final breakdown of what is spent. For this year’s election, amounts range from $500 by Dave Ure (County Council) to $26,000 by Justin …
Loco Lizard Restaurant Inspection
Summit County Health Department inspected Loco Lizard on 10/14/2014. We have created a page on how to read the Inspection Report. We’ll highlight the things that may be of interest. Please read the full report below for a complete and accurate report. Good Practices: In use utensils properly stored Physical facilities installed, maintained and cleaned Temperatures: Steak / …
Jordanelle Special Services District Sued for Defaulting on Bonds
We received an email over the weekend tipping us off to the fact that Jordanelle Special Services District (JSSD) was being sued by Wells Fargo and USSA for defaulting on its bond obligations. According to the complaint provided, “Plaintiffs [Wells Fargo and USSA] purchased revenue bonds from the Defendants [JSSD], thereby investing nearly $30 million in …
Summit County Health Department Prepares for Ebola
On Wednesday, the Summit County Health Department will make a presentation on steps taken to prepare for an Ebola outbreak in Utah. While some may say that’s a bit overboard, we believe it’s appropriate. The CDC says there will be between 550,000 and 1.4 million cases in West Africa by the end of 2015. RMS, a …
Thoughts on East Creek Ranch
East Creek Ranch is the new home development on the north side of I-80 near the Highway 40 exit. You could think of it as “Silver Creek Valley.” We spent some time researching it and walking around the area this weekend. Here are some random thoughts: Homes range in size from 2600 sq ft to 5000 sq …
You May Want To Attend Tuesday’s Snyderville Basin Planning Commission Meeting
If you are looking for one county meeting that packs in lots of information, Tuesday’s Basin Planning Commission meeting has it. Big topics include: Update on the County’s website Mountain Accord Presentation Status update on revisions to General Plan Discussion regarding Long Range Transportation plan These are THE TOPICS that are hot and heavy at …
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