Ken's Kash removes the Local Bulletin Board

The new store manager Larry has made some nice changes at Ken's Kash Store. But we think taking down the Community Bulletin Board is a really bad idea. The Oakley City Community supports the store; the store should support the community with a Local Bulletin Board. There were many important notices there, and really no alternative way for people to post events, classes, for rent/sale and more. People should start using the OakleyWeather.com FREE CLASSIFIEDS which has 5000 page views a month.

So maybe when you’re at Ken's Kash this week, ask when are they going to support their supporters and create a new Community Bulletin Board. CF

Oakley's New 1939 Road Island Diner OPENS!!

After more than a year of work Keith Walker has transformed the barely repairable old 1939 Road Island Diner to his personal work of art. His way beyond a normal business venture shows his amazing effort to create every detail from the past life of this old treasure. As you walk in the Diner you feel like your living in that old time atmosphere, but now with new modern dining. A++ for effort, Best of Luck to the business owners and please comment here on your dinning experience in Oakley City at the new 1939 Road Island Diner.
981 W. Weber Canyon Road
Open 7 Days a Week
Breakfast Served All Day
(435)783-DINER(3467)
www.RoadIslandDiner.com

OakleyWeather.com "River Watch"

5/19/08 With the warm weather lately, the spring run-off season is just getting started. There was a log and debris jam today in Kamas that caused some minor flooding at 200 W 200 N. Talking to the Provo River Water Guys working at Beaver Creek and the Canal in Kamas, most thought it is a normal flow for the first run-off of the year and they were not expecting any flooding. They said it will continue for 3 to 4 weeks depending on the weather. There was some TV flood coverage at Bench Creek Rd & the Woodland Bridge.
5/26/08 Very Rainy and Cold weather has slowed the rivers down this week to more of a normal flow.
6/2/08 Even with our above normal snowpack this year the cool weather this month has kept the flows down as the run-off season comes to a close the next few weeks.
6/9/08 We end the spring run-off season with below freezing temps that have kept the rivers at a slower pace this year.

Francis Gets a Little Greener

The Kamas Valley Lions Club plans to bring a little more wilderness to Francis Town on Saturday, May 10th when they partner for the second time with TreeUtah to plant trees at the town's center. Check the comments for more...

Kamas Valley Co-op demolishes their Old Mill Building

Kamas Valley Co-op had recently applied with Summit County for a Demolition Permit of the Old Historic Grain Mill Building at SR32 and Upper Loop Road in Marian. The building was registered as a Historic Building but the county and owners saw it as well past the restoring stage. So the county had no problem granting them the permit.

Most of the old building solid block will be crushed by DC Transport for their use and the massive amount of metal will be recycled. The old mill was used to combine combinations of grains from different sources by pulling them through their different pipes high in the sky thus creating a controlled mixture for bagging unique to each farmer in the valley.

There are no final plans yet, but Kamas Valley Co-op is planning on building a 5,500 square foot building right to the back of their still existing store. On completion of their new building this old building will also be demolished. The New Store will feature a Bigger Tire Department, with more Lawn and Garden Supplies. They are also planning on more Feed, Tack and Pet Supplies. They will also have more Hardware and Western Apparel. The Co-op features IFA and Purina brands. We look forward to seeing their progress this summer and look forward to stopping in not driving by their store in the future. As the valley slowly grows into a more resort type atmosphere with projects like High Star Ranch Resort and Victory Ranch we need to welcome the change and support our local community business like Kamas Valley Co-op. CF.

Kamas City Council Approves High Star Ranch Annexation

A 4 to 1 vote gives the High Star Ranch its long awaited annexation approval. The council heard public comments including “this looks like a resort” and “we don’t want to be Park Cityized” but in general the Marian residents that questioned the project 2 weeks ago have given their approval. They commented on how pleased they were to see the current detailed plans tonight and were much more accepting that this would be a good thing for Kamas City. Both Ditch Companies were positive giving the responsibility to High Star. The Mail delivery, the School Bus access and Snow Removal were all well address when questioned.

The council comments started out with Kevan Todd explaining how the annexation will keep the development in this area under control compared to having a separate sewer district. Dan Littledike then gave his positive approval followed by Diana Atkinson giving her approval. Rod Atkinson still wasn’t sure and Rodney Smith was the only “na” vote and said “he had to vote his conscious” and still questioned the future Sewer Costs.

What will we now see? This summer they are planning on establishing the roads and property boundaries which will take them all summer. Then no doubt the economy will dictate the pace of development in the years to come.

Francis Neighborhood Meetings Begin

Thursday night, Alison Weyher, Francis Town Planner, lead a meeting at the Town Hall of approximately 25 Wild Willow homeowners in the first of a series of community meetings. From an overwhelming response to a Neighborhood Survey, the meetings are intended to bring residents together, discuss area concerns, and find solutions. Please click on the Time Stamp below for notes on the first meeting and more.