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New 5th/6th and 7th/8th schools are a done deal in Park City?
This morning on KPCW, Park City School Board member Julie Eihausen made a comment about new 5/6 and 7/8 grade schools. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher asked Ms. Eihausen whether we were still going forward with those new schools, especially in light of some potential new board members stating a preference for K-6 schools. Ms Eihausen commented …
A reminder that we still have to be vigilant with Vail and the Park City name
KPCW is reporting that Vail is changing some signs in town to use the name “Park City Mountain Resort” instead of Park City. That’s kind of them, I we suppose. However, today we received a random catalog in the mail from a company called uncommongoods. On page 33, we noticed a nice poster for PARK CITY. It …
Are Park City Schools Actively Suppressing Discussion on the Presidential Election?
Over a week ago, we heard from a Park City teacher that teachers were directed not to discuss the Presidential election with students. According to the teacher, they were told not to talk about it because it was too controversial of a topic. Instead, if they wanted to talk about elections, the administration allegedly told them they …
What do you say when questioned about Park City?
So, you are in an airport in St Louis and someone asks you whether they should visit Park City, what do you say? A) Yes, it’s a great place to visit, with nice people, great skiing, and is even better in the summer. B) No, uhhh… you wouldn’t like it. There are few evergreens like you …
Questions and answers about the proposed sales tax increase to fund transportation
Yesterday we asked readers if they had questions they wanted asked about the proposed sales tax increase that will be on this November’s ballot. Transportation managers from both the city (Alfred Knotts) and the county (Caroline Ferris) were happy to answer questions on camera. Here are the questions and answers: It sounds like the main improvement …
As seen at the entrance to Jeremy Ranch
So, exactly who else can we vote for? And don’t mention that former governor who never heard of Aleppo.
Have questions about the proposed sales tax and it use for fixing area transportation?
Tonight the Summit County Council is holding a public hearing at 6PM to take public comment on the proposed .5% sales tax increase (really two .25% sales taxes) to fund areas designed to improve transportation. The hearing is at the Richins Building (the library in Kimball Junction). If you can make it, it’s a great …
Everytime I see this sign I think of Teri Orr
About a year and a half ago, the Park City School District was holding one of three sessions to gather public input on the design of new schools. Six months later, it would end in a bond defeat for the school district. However the night of the second public meeting was special. Ahead of time the school …
As seen on the streets of Park City
I love election season…
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