Summit County Democrats to Choose Interim Recorder
After 30 years, County recorder Alan Springs will be retiring this week. Two candidates have expressed in an interest in the job…An interim will be determined by the county’s democratic delegates. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.
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Summit Community Solar Launches Affordable Option
Summit Community Solar launches next week, providing an opportunity for Summit County homeowners to install solar panels at a reduced cost. KPCW”s Leslie Thatcher has more.
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PCHS Academic Decathlon Finishes 14th in Nationals
PCHS Academic Decathlon team was challenged this year at Nationals – competing in the medium school category for the first time. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.
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Jack Thomas Plans to File to Run for Park City Mayor
There will be a race for the office of Park City mayor now that a second candidate has indicated he plans to run this November. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.
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The Mountain Life – May 8, 2013
Tim Henney and Lynn Ware Peek speak with Elizabeth Benedict, editor of the book of essays, “What my Mother Gave Me: Thirty-One Women on the Gifts that Mattered Most”. Then then are joined by Jim Klopman, of SlackBow Balance Training Center who will talk about the importance of improving balance, for overall health and for improving fitness. Finally, Mark Allen, six time Ironman World Champion, will talk about his endurance training and his presentation in Park City at Athletic Republic.
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Soccer Referee Death Stuns Community – Now What?
As volunteer referee Ricardo Portillo is laid to rest after suffering a fatal blow to his head by a 17-year-old soccer goalie, Park City begins to assess what went wrong. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher reports.
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This Green Earth – May 7, 2013
Today, Nell Larson and Chris Cherniak discuss religion, faith and environment with Soren Simonsen, architect who designed the Swaner co Center, one of the most environmentally friendly buildings in the state. Rachel Whipple discusses her involvement in an environmental non-profit called LDS Earthstewardship.
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Snyderville Basin Recreation Founding Director Retires
For 17 years, Bonnie Park has guided the development of parks and trails in the Snyderville Basin. Now she says it’s time to move on to something else. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.
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County Community Development Director Moves On
As someone who grew up in Summit County, Don Sargent has seen a lot of changes. He’s hopeful that his tenure will have made Summit County a better – and more civil – place to live. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has the story.
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