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Show THE 4 Page 9 People, Places And Things By Doc Murdock My TV set is broken. Sort of. It's a little black and white set, tube type, probably twenty years old. The picture comes on but it won'st stay still The picture flips over. It rolls, it jiggles, it jerks and it flops over on its side. It doesn't matter too much to me; I don't watch wat-ch it often anyway. The sound works OK. I can still hear Dan Rather talk about how terrible the world situation is. I can catch the weather and sports. It's good enough for me. But it wasn't good enough for my friend Steve He's a TV addict. He drove down from Montana to visit for the weekend. The first think he asked was whether I had a TV. "Sure, I got a TV," I told him. What did he think I was, unAmerican? As I led him into the house to see it I felt he was going to be disappointed. "What do you have?" he asked excitedly. "A Sony Trinitron? A Curtis-Mathis? Curtis-Mathis? Was it darn well worth it? A Zenith Colortrac that locks the picture on target?" "Well, I don't exactly know what kind it is," I told him. "I bought it last summer at the Deseret Thrift Store. Cost me ten bucks. It was broken but they fixed it up. Painted it too ; pink. " He was disappointed. First I couldn't find the pliers to turn it on. Then the coat hanger (the antenna) an-tenna) kept falling off. But he was so eager to watch the Salt Lake City TV channels he decided to stay the weekend anyhow. He soon discovered that by turning a little lit-tle screw on the back he could stop the picture from rolling. Other screws controlled the other problems. By turning the screws he could stop the picture from flipping around. For about a second. Then it would start doing something else. But he watched it. He watched "The Fat Albert Show." He tried to stop the flipping picture all the way through "American Bandstand." As soon as Steve would control one of the TV's malfunctions, another one would begin. It was like a war. The picture would flop over. Steve would adjust it. Then it would start jerking. Adjust. Ad-just. The picture would stretch, making all the actors look like the thin man. Steve would adjust something and they would suddenly get squat and fat: blimps with fat heads. Steve would adjust ad-just arewnclsavejthem-, w. l -i-.-w' - He made it thibugh "KidsworlcH and into the:. "Baseball Game of the Week." I left for a while and when I got back he was flipping channels: watching both the golf tournament and "Wide World of Sports." Flip the channelAdjust the picture. He said he was getting blisters on his fingers Council Is Housing Authority but was learning to use his left hand. The picture fell over on its side. Steve twisted a knob gradually, almost painfully, the picture stood upright again. Steve cackled with glee. The TV was winning. Oh, sometimes Steve would get an advantage. For a few seconds the TV would work right. Like it was tired. But I think it was only trying to catch him off guard. As soon as Steve would relax it would leap into a frenzy of picture tilting, rolling and jerking. Somewhere between "The Jeffersons" and "Saturday Night Live" Steve began to talk to it. I could hear him from the other room. Occasionally Oc-casionally he was sweet and cajoling, but usually he was angry. He would cuss it. He would threaten and berate it. But the TV had a mind of its own ; and it was winning. After a fitful but renewing night's sleep Steve fought back. He rigged up a mirror so he could stay in back of the TV, and his control screws, and still watch the screen. All through the "Sunrise Service" and even during "The Grape Ape" he adjusted it and fought with it. He was getting good. He could anticipate an-ticipate its moves. Half way through a flip he would turn a screw and stop it in its tracks. It would try to flop but he would stand it back up. They were fighting to a draw. It went on all day. Steve got through "Project UFO" with the TV almost under control, but during "The Big Event" I could tell his reflexes were shot. The blisters were getting painful. He was beginning to tie up. Muscle cramps were setting in. He hardly knew I was in the room. I tried to get him away from the TV but he kicked at me and screamed that I had cost him three flips. He claimed interference. I thought about pulling the plug but I wasn't sure he could go it "cold turkey." The shock might be too much for him. I called the fire department. They suggested I call the county hospital. The county hospital thought I was kidding kid-ding but suggested that he take two aspirin, go to bed, and in the morning watch "Doctor's Hospital." By the time I got back in to the TV room , it was too late. Steve was sitting on the floor in front of the TV just staring blankly at the screen. He couIdnU hear-me. His eyes were open, but he . 'couldn't respond. It was ov$$!pi$ bed hoping a few day's rest would bring him out of it. , The worst thing about it was that he had won. When I went back in, the TV was working perfectly. perfec-tly. No flips or rolling. No jerking or jumping picture; pic-ture; it was steady and clear. Just the way Steve would have wanted it. ; Mayor Jack Green Thursday Thur-sday night established the City Council as a housing authority in an effort to ease Park City's year-round dwelling shortage. "This is a no-cost step in looking toward general low cost housing," said Councilman Coun-cilman Bob Wells, who is chairman of the city's housing committee. Wells said Monday that investors in-vestors interested in monthly mon-thly rental housing would negotiate with the authority for the terms and conditions of the development. The city would grant developers an increased building per acre density than , is presently allowed by zoning ordinance in return for the developer agreeing to maintain the property as monthly housing and abide by a city-approved rent schedule. "The developer can make his project more economically feasible with increased density, and the city can control the project and make sure it will remain as low monthly rental housing," said Wells. Wells previously suggested that the council rezone areas of the city determined to be appropriate ap-propriate for a housing project. "But to change the density by rezoning amounts to spot zoning, which is CROSSWORD PUZZLE illegal, or contract zoning, which is unenforceable," Wells said. "The housing authority can accomplish the same thing as rezoning. " The councilman said the newly created authority is in the preliminary development develop-ment stages and the first step will be to publicize its availability to investors. "Essentially, the housing authority and the developer will be dedicating their efforts ef-forts to a tremendous city need," Wells said. It's All Up To You Continued From Page 8 strangulation from stryc-nine? stryc-nine? It is your decision. What will be the fate of your dog? Must Park City suffer this way again or will animal owners remember the responsibility they took upon themselves when the dog first came to them by securing the dogs at home? How many this year? IT'S ALL UP TO YOU. Your Dog's Best Friend. Trisha J. Hansen Animal Control Officer TODAY I S ANS WE R 1 Maintenance Company lawns window washing general exterior maintenance Contact 17X49-8000 'I Was A Little OffendeT The Summit County Board of Commissioners informed local officials in an April 12 letter of the reapportioning of voting districts and school precincts "due to the growth in the Park City School district." The rezoning will collapse three school districts at the south end of town Precincts 2, 3 and 4, represented by Mel Fletcher, Jack Green and Violet Terry respectively respec-tively into two districts and create a new district in the Summit Park and Kimball Junction area. The area represented by board member Anne Prince, Precinct 5, will be cut in half and Precinct 1, represented by Gary Boyle, will also be somewhat reduced. All school board members vill be forced to run for reelection re-election in November and will take office January 1, 1979. Every ten years the county commission realigns boundaries boun-daries to insure the "one person, one vote" ruling. School Board Reaction "I was a little offended," commented Park City Superintendent Dr. Richard Goodworth on Friday. "We had no prior knowledge of the action until we received the letter that it had been done." "I'm not opposed to the decision," he added. "It has been needed for some time. My only two questions are: 1. Why was there no input? and 2. Is the action legal? ' " City Reaction "The city was not extended exten-ded the courtesy to give its input," said Mayor Jack Green at Thursday night's City Council meeting. "The school board was not notified either. I think we should take some exception to how this was handled. It's indicative of how the commission handles han-dles the municipalities." ACROSS 1 Rental sign (2wds.) 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The menu, which includes in-cludes a variety of seafood dishes and steaks is complemented complemen-ted by a sumptuous salad bar. The Club Car 19 (temporary memberships readily available) hosts excellent jazz and bluegrass musicians. Dinners at Car 19 are served from 5:30 -10:30 p.m., 649-9338. THE CLAIMJUMPER - Set in the historic Claimjum-per Claimjum-per Hotel this first-rate steakhouse serves the famous Baseball Steak as a specialty, and Prime Rib in their own private club downstairs in the Down Under, Old whiskey bottles serve as menus. Open 6 -10 Sun - Thurs Fn. - Sat. 6 -1 1 p.m. Down Under, 5 -12. 573 Main Street, 649-8051. BUMPS BURGERS - Park City's fastest burger and fries We have chili, sundaes and shakes. Take your food out from our convenient drive-in window or stay and eat with us. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Salad Bar. Located across from Mt Air Mall at Iron Horse Road and Park Avenue. THE CORNER STORE The corner store of your Park City vacation! Come delight in our deli treats: fine meats and cheeses in every sandwich, warm, fresh donuts. delicate omelettes memorable cookies There s a place for. ou at the Corner Store. Indoor and outdoor seating or 1 "Take It Away" up the mountain or back to your condo. Catering, too! We're at the Resort Plaza, 649-8600. ADOLPH'S - Now at its new golf course location, 1541 Thaynes Canyon Drive. Local resident and proprietor Adolph Imboden specializes in Swiss cuisine in a formal European style. Adolph's offers a wide range of hors doeuvres from white asparagus vinaigrette to smoked Nova Scotian salmon. Entrees range in price from $5.95 to $12.50 and include Swiss veal bratwurst, coq au vin rouge, filet mignon gastronome, roast duck and the chef's special, roast rack of lamb. The dessert menu features Swiss chocolate mousse and cheesecake. Adolph's has a Sunday Brunch from 1 1 to 2:30 with a salad bar, salmon, hot plates, omelettes and eggs benedict. Price is $5.75, including beverage. Reservations, 649-7177. POTATO JOHN'S Located under the large yellow awning at the steps of Park City's Resort Plaza. P.J.'s features a unique blend of audio-visual and live entertainment entertain-ment including daily video filming of the day's fun on the slopes. A bill of fare ranging from burgers of all kinds and homemade soups to south of the border treats and vegetarian items. Open daily 3-11 p.m. 649-8616. MAIN STREET EXPRESS - A quaint speakeasy atmosphere at-mosphere is to be enjoyed at the Main Street Express. The mellow atmosphere of the Express is enhanced by original stone walls from the 1800s and a complementary turn-of-the-century decor. Local musicians will provide entertainment entertain-ment from an antique piano on occasion, as diners seated in pews and booths delight in a menu of seafood, steaks and omelettes. The Express has a rear entrance and ample parking on Swede Alley, 442 Main Street, open seven days a week. 5:30 to 10 p.m. SHENANIGANS - Offers the delectable combination of delicatessen sandwiches on bakery fresh German breads and ice cream delights including shakes, malts, splits, sodas and cones. For light lunchers or side orders, there is a well-stocked well-stocked salad bar with everything from sunflower seeds and croutons to potato and bean salads. The menu also includes tempting homemade soups. Open Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 5 p.m. Closed weekends until summer. Take out service is also available. 323 Main Street, 649-8682. THE EATING ESTABLISHMENT - Famous for "the best omelettes this side of Poison Creek". Other breakfast break-fast specialties include wheatgerm pancakes and "cosmic" cakes while a variety of luncheon burgers and sandwiches, homemade soups and a salad bar are designed to satisfy even the hungriest of miners. Open Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. 7 p.m. Beer available, 319 Main Street. IE PAVILLION - Located atop the Park City Racquet Club, this unique restaurant offers international cuisine served ser-ved with family style and prefix prices. Each evening you will find a delightful culinary surprise. Call for reservations and information, 649-8080. MAC'S DONUTS - Open seven days a week, 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. The donut shop features yeast and cake donuts, longjohns, cinnamon rolls, bear claws and jelly-filled donuts. Beverages include coffee and hot chocolate. Additional snacks of popcorn and soups are available. Located at 580 Main Street (behind the Kindersport). Large orders can be arranged for conventions or visiting ski groups, 649-7894. MOTHERLODE - Grab a snack and a cold one at the oldest saloon on Main Street. Choose from a selection of traditional standbys - hot and cold sandwiches from grilled cheese and burgers to Dagwoods. Portions of Arhs homemade chili are served with each sandwich. Hours are from noon to 2 a.m. seven days a week. Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. MAIN STREET DELI Park City's newest delicatessen with delicacies to satisfy even the most particular par-ticular East Coast deli gourmands. Bagels, imported cheese and beers, candies, European teas, quiches, grinders and a wide variety of krauts and salads are avilable at pleasing prices. Salami, bologna, antipastos, pepperoncinni. cheesecake-come by for a quick snack or dine in the deli atmosphere complete with red checkered table cloths, neat rows of rare spices and refrigerated display cases. Catering services available. 523 Main Street, 649-7250. Open 1 1 a.m. until midnight Sunday - Wednesday and 1 1 a.m. until 2 a.m. Thursday Saturday, MOUNTAIN FISHERY - The most unique dining experience ex-perience in the Rockies. Set in a casual grotto-Ike atmosphere, at-mosphere, we offer nearly 30 Items baked, broiled, stuffed, steamed, poached, sauteed or raw from abalone and crab to swordtish and snapper. Specialty is live Maine lobster. Everything is prepared from our original red pes. Open 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. daily. 368 Main Street 649981. Master-charge Master-charge and Visa card accepted. I |