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More Information on Opting Out of SAGE Testing
We received the following information from an anonymous citizen regarding the Sage tests: As a follow up to your article regarding SAGE testing, Parents DO have the right to opt-out their children of SAGE. The Utah State Office of Education issued a statement on September 23, 2014 to clarify that parents do have the right …
Run-A-Muck Trail… Never has Being Legal Felt So Good
The Basin’s newest hiking trail, the Run-A-Muck, also sports a unique feature. You can legally walk your dogs off leash on the two miles of trails over 43 acres that are enclosed by a fence. We had a chance to try out the new trail over the weekend. We hesitate to tell you how great …
Idling Backhoe Endangers Children
It’s a nice, crisp fall morning in Park City. You think about your kids at daycare and how nice it is that they can still be outside in a light jacket. What you don’t expect is them breathing diesel exhaust while they enjoy the “fresh air.” That appears to be happening at City Park, where children …
An answer to our question about what programs Planned Parenthood does in Summit County
We received an answer to our question about what programs Planned Parenthood does in Summit County. It appears that they at least perform educational programs in our schools and a “Teen Council”. So, it seems there is no problem with them being part of Live PC Give PC according to their rules. However, funds given likely need …
The Cautionary Tale of Sun Peak and How It Should Educate Jeremy Ranch Residents
As you drive into Park City on Highway 224, you’ll pass a nursery and then a large field on the right. Today that field is grass and has large trees. Tomorrow that field will be a Hyatt Hotel. How did that happen? A developer had the right to build a small restaurant, retail shops, and offices on …
How is Planned Parenthood Still Part of Live PC Give PC?
Live PC Give PC is coming up tomorrow. With that in mind we have one lots of questions, but the first is about Planned Parenthood and why they are still part of Live PC Give PC. Don’t get us wrong, we think the world of Planned Parenthood, but since it moved to Heber, shouldn’t it be part …
Sage Results By Grade and Race/Category of Student
During this week’s school board meeting Sage results were displayed. This chart shows the wide gap between Caucasian, Hispanic, and Limited English Proficiency Students. Click the image below for a larger view:
Park City Pizza Company Restaurant Inspection
Summit County Health Department inspected Park City Pizza Company on 10/8/2014. 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. Temperatures: Beef / Cold-hold 41º Chicken / Reach-in 38 Sausage / Cold-hold 42º Pizza / Hot-Hold 126º Observations and …
Jeremy Ranch Residents Don’t Have to Compromise on Jeremy Center
We’ve received a few emails on Jeremy Center, the hill across from the Jeremy Store. Right now the developer can only build 66,000 square feet and use it for office and small retail. The developer wants the Summit County Council to alter their current agreement to allow them to increase this to 255,000 square feet for “mixed use”. …
Maxwell’s Restaurant Inspection
Summit County Health Department inspected Maxwell’s on 10/9/2014. 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: Wiping cloths properly used and stored Toilet facilities properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned. …
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