May 17, 2012

August Issue Introduction

Willard Richards

This issue is dedicated to Willard Richards (the Great-Great-Great- Grandfather of the editor of Utah Stories)

Salt Lake Business Report

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Times are tough, but some local businesses may be doing better than you think. Here is a snapshot of some of what’s going on in Salt Lake City with reporting by the numbers of the business scene.

When one door closes. . .

jackaclope bar

The story of how Sunyin Macri could have lost her dream of owning her own bar, but through the SLC grapevine she found a serendipitous partnership.

The World’s Greatest Mountaineer Lives in Utah

Apa and Yangjin Sherpa at a party held at the Himalayan Kitchen in downtown Salt Lake City in Apa’s honor for summiting Everest for world record 20th time.

Apa Sherpa is a small, graceful man who managed to beat his own record by summiting Mt. Everest for the 20th time in May.

5 Great Summer Hikes

Green’s basin

Rough, rugged trails reflect the character of the Wasatch mountains. So pack the essentials, call in sick and get hiking!

Police Smoking Out Spice Dealers

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SLC police are attempting to crack down on Spice, but there’s a problem, it’s not illegal. . . yet

Wasatch/Squatters Expands with New Products

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Squatters and Wasatch have both given their packaging an updated new look. The new Provo Girl beer features a new model in a variety of seasonal outfits—typifying the spirit of Provo life in a manner that every BYU co-ed will appreciate.