Glenn Beck to headline July 4th Celebrations in Teton Valley

re-posted from the Valley Citizen article dated May 26, 2010, by Jeannette Boner

David Huntsman, one of three partners in the Huntsman Springs development, confirmed Tuesday that nationally-acclaimed radio and television political pundit Glenn Beck will be headlining the July Fourth weekend celebrations in Teton Valley.

“We’re excited to have him and he’s excited to be here,” Huntsman said.

Beck’s “The Glenn Beck Program,” three-hour radio program is currently America’s third highest-rated national talk show. As the newest member of the Fox News Channel, he recently launched his television program aptly titled “Glenn Beck.”

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Targhee expansion deadline extended

Posted: Thursday, May 13, 2010 9:35 am | Updated: 11:28 am, Thu May 13, 2010.

Lisa Nyren, Teton Valley News

Teton County Wyo. Commissioners last week granted Grand Targhee Resort an extension on its proposed expansion.

Commissioners voted to extend the expiration of the resort's master plan until Feb. 4, 2013, a year sooner than applicant and resort owner Geordie Gillett had requested.

The board originally approved the expansion project in 2008, with a set master plan expiration date of Feb. 4, 2011.

The George Gillett family proposed expansion plans more than five years ago. On the western slope of the Tetons, the ski area sits at about 8,000 feet and is surrounded by national forest and wildlands that are home to grizzlies, wolverines and other rare species.

The resort now contains 96 lodging units that are rented to guests and it has limited commercial space.

With the 2008 approval, the Gilletts can have as many as 450 units, including employee housing, on site. Most of those units, 360, must be designed as short-term lodging. Grand Targhee may also build 150,000 square feet of space for commercial and resort services, amenities and support uses.

Thirty-six conditions were put upon the 2008 approval.

To contact Lisa Nyren e-mail editor@tetonvalleynews.net.