August 09, 2024

August 9, 2024 — Summit County Fair Info, Sustainability Department Updates, Call for Election Volunteers

5 minutes

TODAY, WE COVER…

Information about this weekend’s county fair in Coalville

Updates from the Sustainability Department

A call for election volunteers from the Clerk’s office

– Summit County Recognizes Fair Royalty

The Summit County Fair is underway this week and Fair Royalty attended the Summit County Council Meeting on Wednesday and were recognized by our council members. A congratulations to the following members of our 2024 royalty:

Rodeo Queen: Terra Hicken

1st Attendant: Peyton Bristol

2nd Attendant: Sierra Christiansen

Miss Summit County Queen: Tyler McMillan

1st Attendant: Jacqueline Cabrera

2nd Attendant: Laureli Tippetts

Little Buckaroo Princess: Berklee Noss

1st Attendant: Keslee Richins

– Summit County Fair Transportation

Speaking of the fair… are you headed to the Summit County Fair this weekend in Coalville? Did you know that you can bike there from Coalville’s Main St.!? On Saturday, August 10, from 11 AM (after the parade) until 8 PM, Summit Bike Share e-bikes will be available to ride to the Summit County Fair for free!

How it works:

Enjoy hassle free parking for your car at the Summit County Courthouse, located at 60 N. Main Street in Coalville.

Grab a free e-bike from the Summit Bike Share station at the Courthouse.

Bike straight down 50 N. to the Fairgrounds. The Summit Bike Share electric assist bikes will make your ride a breeze!

Bikes will also be available at the Fairgrounds for when you want to head back to your car at the Courthouse. If biking isn’t a good solution for you or your family, shuttles will also be running for folks who park on Main Street and the North Summit High School parking lot.

Visit summitcountyfair.org for a complete schedule of this weekend’s festivities! We hope to see you there.

– General Updates

The sustainability department has various updates to share with our listeners today:

First: The Green Business Program is hosting their next event on Wednesday, August 14th from 9 to 10 am at the City Park Pavilion where you can learn about zero-food waste initiatives in the Park City area. The event will be a panel discussion with local leaders and business owners, with Andy Hecht of the Park City Community Foundation moderating. This is a great opportunity to learn from and engage with community leaders on the latest developments in food waste reduction.

Second: Are you looking for a place to charge your car in the Kimball Junction area? Check out the new fast chargers at the Kimball Junction Transit Center (behind the library!). The four new Electrify America brand chargers are owned and operated by Rocky Mountain Power. Thanks to a partnership between Rocky Mountain Power, High Valley Transit, and Summit County, these chargers are available for public use for a fee.

Our last update: is about some simple ways to improve energy and water efficiency in your household. All Summit County libraries are now offering FREE take-home energy conservation kits with items such as a toilet tank bank and weatherstripping foam, refrigerator temperature monitor—all designed to save energy, water, and money! Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, this interactive kit can help you find where energy and money are being wasted in your home. For more information visit: summitcounty.info/energydetective. Thanks Summit County Library, Utah for collaborating with the Sustainability Team on this program!

And now for an update from the Summit County Clerk’s office about the upcoming 2024 Elections:

Did you know…signing up to be an election worker is a great way to serve your community and to ensure that elections are accurate and trustworthy. You can offer to help with the November 5, 2024 Election by submitting an application to the Summit County Clerk’s Office as soon as possible at summitcounty.info/electionworker

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