Community Voices – May 23, 2013
Lynn Ware Peek and Guest Host Tim Henney welcome Hazel Markus, co author with Alana Conner of “CLASH: 8 Cultural Conflicts That Make Us Who We Are”. In the Second half, author Gary May, of :Bending Toward justice: Bending Toward Justice: The Voting Rights Act and the Transformation of American Democracy”.
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The Mountain Life – May 22, 2013
Lynn Ware Peek and Tim Henney speak with Dr. Abraham Morgenthaler, a urologist who specializes in male reproductive and sexual health. His book is “Why Men Fake It: The Totally Unexpected truth About Men and Sex”. Next guest is Meredith Lavitt of Sundance Institute CEO of the Utah Food Bank and Rich West, CEO of YMCA of Northern Utah, who speak about Hunger in Utah. Finally, Peter Hoffmeister, author of “Let Them Be Eaten by Bears, A Fearless Guide to Taking Our Kids Into The Great Outdoors”.
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McPolin to Become Dual Immersion School-wide
McPolin Elementary will become a dual immersion school beginning next school year, after a nearly unanimous vote at last night’s school board meeting. Lynn Ware Peek has more.
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Heber Valley Unplugged Challenges Inspires Kids to Reconnect With the Outdoors
The Heber Valley has plans to inspire its youth to unplug from technology and reconnect with the great outdoors this summer. Lynn Ware Peek has more.
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Public Criticizes Possible Relocation of Power Substation
The relocation of the Rocky Mountain Power substation drew mostly criticism and little praise from the public at Park City Council’s recent work session. Lynn Ware Peek has more.
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Community Bulk Solar Program Launches
The Community Bulk Solar program held its launch event, rolling out the program to a packed room at the Swaner EcoCenter. Lynn Ware Peek has more.
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Mountain Town Music Announces Summer Line-Up
Mountain Town Music brings hundreds of free concerts each year to nearly 200,000 concert goers, and this year’s summer season begins mid-June at a host of venues. Lynn Ware Peek has more.
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KPCW Hits The Road (& Cleans It Up)
KPCW adopted a piece of US 40 a few years back and gathers twice a year to clean up the garbage accumulated every six months.
Community Voices – May 16, 2013
Community Voices co-hosts Lynn Ware Peek and John Wells take over KPCW’s Public Affairs Hour every Thursday to take an in-depth look at national, regional and local topics. This week: Clare Balding, author of My Animals and Other Family and Overbooked – The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism author Elizabeth Becker.
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The Quest for Public Art in Park City
Park City’s public art advisory board has a mission: to choose art that fits with the flavor of the town and to situate those pieces around Park City. Lynn Ware Peek has more.
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