The Title 1 Ensures Students are Hungry to Learn, Not Hungry to Eat
As reported in the Park Record, for the third year in a row, McPolin Elementary School received recognition for its high test scores as a Title 1 school. Funded through the federal government, the school offers students free or discounted lunch prices. According to McPolin Principal, Bob Edmiston, more than 55 percent of the school's student body qualifies for the program based on household income.
At the end of each school year, the state calculated the average test scores per school. For the last three years, McPolin's averages have been higher than several school's that aren't in the Title 1 category. The school received a letter from the Utah State Office of Education recognizing the student's achievement. To read the full article, go to www.ParkRecord.com.
Park City is a great place to live and raise children. With the current Park City real estate prices now is a great time to purchase a primary or vacation home.
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Park City Saw 44 Percent of State's Skier Days Grew by 8 Percent
As reported by the Park Record, last winter, a survey of 3500 people in 14 states rated Utah's 14 ski resorts positively, putting Utah in the top half of all resorts in the US - but still far from the top. Over one-third of the survey participants were found at one of Park City's resorts. Summit County is a major player in the state's ski industry, according to skier day reports. It's said that nationally, 1.3 percent more people went skiing in the 2010-2011 winter than the year before. There was a 2.6 increase in the Rocky Mountain Region, which includes Utah. Specifically, Utah's resorts saw a 4.3 percent increase in people, and Park City's resorts saw a 7.8 percent increase. Within Utah, Park City experienced 44 percent of the state's total skier days and was responsible for 55 percent of the total economic impact on the state from the industry.
More than half of the participants in the survey recalled seeing an ad somewhere promoting a winter vacation in Utah. Roughly 5 percent stated the ad influenced their decision to come to Utah. Throughout the state, it's safe to assume last year's marketing impacted about 40,000 people to choose Utah for a ski vacation.
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Future Bus Routes May Serve Oakley, Kamas & Wasatch Areas
As reported in the Park Record, the County Council members approved the transit plan, and stated they were happy with Public Works Director Kevin Callahan's focus on tying the communities together. Summit County officials hope to accomplish an extensive list of transportation-related goals, in the next seven years. Such goals include building a transit center at Kimball Junction, adding a commuter bus service from Park City to the East side and possibly adding a bus route to Wasatch County. However, many plans are conditional on the construction of the transit center.
The county's most recent transit endevour is the Salt Lake City / Park City connect bus route, which has been more popular than they anticipated; they are running at 30 percent capacity. There are many people riding to work the ski resorts have yet to sign on to use it yet. To read more on the article, go to www.ParkRecord.com.
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Two housing projects, ranging in size from 105 to 1100 units, initally opted out of the county's development process, and are now once again moving forward with their plans. Summit County issued 72 building permits, in August, which was the most they issued all year; September 2010 to date, there have been 398 permits issued. It's said that people are beginning to develop on parcels that were previously sitting empty. John Beutler, the director of the Business Resource Center in Park City, credits this recent increase in building numbers to new businesses coming to Summit County. Beutler also mentioned that people are starting to hire again and entrepreneuers are beginning to get traction. He also added that with the recent influx of technology jobs in the area could have helped the building numbers as well.
According to Don Sargent, the Community Development Director, county building inspectors performed more inspections last week than they did the entire month of October 2010. Sargent stated that part of it can be credited to people trying to finish up some construction before the winter season begins, and another reason is that many projects that were waiting to begin have finally begun the process and are expecting a better economy come spring.
The building departments only issue with the sudden increase is lack of staff. Two years ago they cut three field inspector positions. And now that they are back to 2008 levels, they have two less staff memebers and are three days out on building inspections.
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Utah's first 'Ladies Only' half marathon is back! The Pink Series cannot wait to share another incredible weekend with such fabulous women!
"Grab your mom, your sisters, your girlfriends, and your training partners for a weekend of your favorite things: pampering, shopping, dining, laughing ... oh, and running. Or, you can bring the whole family. They'll have a blast too! Park City, Utah always a favorite getaway location will be host to Utah's second all-women half marathon in support of breast cancer awareness in Utah. Join The Pink Series for this special weekend and create some wonderful memories. You've heard about last year's amazing swag bag, and they will not disappoint this year. You've probably also heard about the fantastic finish line food and activities. You'll be pampered again with great food, massage and much more. The luxurious Newpark Hotel, Park City's newest resort, will be offering discounted rates for all runners and their guests/families.
Cost: $75
To allow for more amazing ladies to join The Pink Series this year, they will move the start to a different location. The course will again include the beautiful paved and packed dirt trails of the Park City trail system, and finish at the Newpark Town Center, where the best finish-line party will await you."
For further information or to register, please visit www.thepinkseries.com. This information from eventsv2regtix.com.
Enjoy a brief slideshow from the 2010 Pink Half Marathon in Park City, Utah
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