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Show Scene Sports Park City Literary Fest offers some words of encouragement. p a C - Miners' tennis girls are a sure bet at the net this season. Paae B-1 r " p h e Soldier Hollow Sheepdog Classic will be held 1 through Sept. 5 at Soldier Hollow Resort in Hebe'r Valley. Events will run from 7:40 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday and 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. Visit www.soldierhollowclassic.com. Serving Summit County since 1880 500 V O L . 125 • N O . 6 I PARB Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, S e p t e m b e r 3-6, 2005 wwv Parkites rally for Katrina victims Busting out the big guns Louisiana-born Parkite launches relief drive Mayor suggests that refugees could be housed locally St. Mary's collecting food, emergency supplies for Katrina's victims in Louisiana By JAY HAMBURGER Of she Record staff Mayor Dana Williams has suggested that, possibly, City Hall could house Hurricane Katrina refugees at the government-owned Imperial Hotel on Main Street, the most ambitious local idea to assist with the relief efforts. Williams broached the idea at a Thursday City Council meeting after Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr. committed to accepting 1,000 people into Utah from the disaster zone. The rest of the elected officials did not immediately endorse the idea of housing people at the hotel but were supportive of the local government playing a role in the relief efforts. The discussion on Thursday night came as the diverse segments of the Park City area rallied to assist the victims of the Gulf Coast hurricane, which struck New Orleans especially hard. A blood drive is planned next week, organizers are attempting to stage a benefit concert at City Park and the private sector is aiding. "I think it's typical of Park City in terms of this is a community that steps up for a range of different things," Williams said. Realty firm Cold well Banker, Axiom Financial and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the Park City High School cafeteria. It runs 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. The organizers will also accept donations for the victims. At the Spotted Frog Bookstore at Redstone Towne Center, owner Karen Dallett is collecting money for the Red Cross or other agencies. Through Thursday, the first day of the collection, Dallett reported that the bookstore had raised $150. Dallett wants to organize a collection for clothing and other necessities like toilet paper and diapers. Dallett said the hurricane has had a greater impact on the U.S. than the Asian tsunami in late 2004. She considers New Orleans, New York and Philadelphia as the three most important cities to the framework of America, noting the literary and musical history of New Orleans. American Skiing Company, the Park Citybased parent of The Canyons, is providing refugee housing at its resorts in the East and financial assistance, said Tim Vetter, the vice president of community affairs at The Canyons. He did not have details, however, such as how much money was pledged. Vetter said an American Skiing Company jobs program could bring displaced people to The Canyons to work. Park City Mountain Resort wants to help with a community-wide effort and Krista Parry, a resort spokeswoman, said PCMR plans to donate money to the relief work. The details had not been finalized by Friday, she said. Deer Valley Resort spokeswoman Christa Graff said Friday the resort plans to assist but had not determined how. She said Deer Valley executives plan to meet on Tuesday to discuss options. On Tuesday, City Hall will hold a meeting in the City Council's chambers to discuss the local relief efforts. The meeting is scheduled 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Alison Butz, who directs special events and facilities for the government, said she expects experts from the Red Cross and the governor's office to participate. The mayor and members of the City Council are expected to attend. Butz said she wants religious organizations to attend as well. The state Health Department, meanwhile, has set up a hotline for Utahns to call if they have resources that could help with the relief Please see Parkites, A-2 5 SECTIONS » 70 PAGES Agendas Automotive Business Classifieds Columns Crossword Editorial Education Events Calendar Letters to the Editor Legals Movies Professional Services Restaurant Guide Sports TV Listings Weather A-8 C-20 A-25 C-13 A-16 C-4 A-17 A-19 C-2 A-17 C-19 C-4 A-28 C-7 B-1 C-10 B-2 ^ParkRecoixL Serving Summit County since 1880 www.parEcrecord.C'om 94937 00001 By JARED WHITLEY Of the Record staff New Orleans is a city lhat opens up its arms and welcomes visitors, even if it isn't Mardi Gras, according to DanielJe Rodgers. A graduate from Louisiana Slate University and born in the Pelican State, Rodgers wants her fellow Parkites to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. She's organized a food and supply drive at St. Mary's Catholic Church on S.R. 224 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7. ' "People did pack some things up, but not enough to live for a month before they can return to their homes, the stories that I hear from Baton Rouge, they're absolutely heart breaking," she said. Important items to donate include toiletries, toothpaste, hygiene items, painkillers, bandages, new blankets, and non-perishable food items. "People just need to keep in mind, this is feeding thousands of people, so maybe not a can of baked beans but snacks," Rodgers said. ; Items for children, such as diapers or baby food, are needed too. Because so many refugees have fled to the city of Baton Rouge, thousands of new children will be in schools there temporarily, so Rodgers invites donations of school supplies as well. "Anything people need to survive, that's what's needed," Rodgers said. Rodgers has contacted all her friends in Louisiana, and she said that luckily they are all accounted for. She asked them who's helping the most, and they told her Catholic Charity Services. *"They're a legit organization," Rodgers said, noting the American Retl Cross and Salvation Army are good places to donate as well. *2 In situations like this, donors are typically encouraged to just give GRAYSON WEST/PARK RECORD money, because transporting goods can be difficult. But to transport items collected at St. Mary's Church on Wednesday, Buster Schwab - president 7 a.m. Breakfast in Park City's City Park, hosted by the Park City Rotary Club of transportation group Mountain Logistics - has donated a 40-foot rail 9 a.m. Funky 5-k, begins at Park City's City Park, benefiting the Youth Winter Sports Alliancecontainer and will pay half the cost to get it to Baton Rouge, Rodgers i 0:45 a.m. The Running of the Bails, on Main Street in Park City, benefits Park City Rotary said. dub's charitable causes Rodgers asks for donations to help cover the remaining $500 to $1,000 in transport costs. 11 a-m. Park City's Funky Old Miners Day parade, down Main Street to City Park "He's coordinating everything," Rodgers said, "which is a pretty big job." Noon: Uve music from The Detonators, games, activities and food, Park City's City Park Rodgers invites anyone with questions to contact her at 658-4547 or ddrodgers03@yahoo.com. I :30 p.m. Mucking and drilling competitions, Park Cit/s City Park "II just just want want all all the the churches churches involved involved and and anyone anyone in in the the community com 2 p.m. Battle of the Bulls, Francis Rodeo Arena that's willing to help, this is just really major. This is our tsunami and we 2 p.m. Battle of the Bulls, Francis Rodeo Arena that's willing to help, this is just really major. This is our tsunami need to help domestically," Rodgers said. need to help domestically," Rodgers said. Officers gear up for large Labor Day crowds DUI blitz, extra enforcement planned in county, National Forest D l II RlH*7 AY+ra AnfniVPimAnt " ^ ' UIILZj CALId trIIIUlCtrMlcllL nl-kMi-kAj-J !n /-/vnn^i M-vL^n-J r^t-^s-4By PATRICK PARKINSON Of the Record staff Hoping to avoid the deadly events of past Labor Day weekends, officers in Summit County were gearing up Friday to keep holiday travelers safe. Big crowds are expected for Park City's annual Miners Day celebration and rodeo events usually draw spectators to South Summit for Francis Frontier Days. And with prices spiking at the pump, residents throughout Northern Utah are expected to vacation closer to home this year. "Due to the high gas prices, we're expecting a large number of people," Summit County Sheriff Dave Edmunds said. "There's going to be increased enforcement out there." A crackdown on drunken driving by officers could help visitors return home safely, he adds. No roadblocks are planned, but the Sheriff's Office, Park City Police Department and Utah Highway Patrol were prepared to begin closely patrolling the streets Friday at 10 p.m. "We believe that this is going to be a busy, busy weekend," Edmunds said. "Anytime you have an extended weekend, weekend, where it's kind of the the last hurhurextended rah for summer, you're going to have fatal accir a h for summer, you're going to have fatal accidents." dents." According to Park City police Lt. Phil Kirk, traditionally alcohol-related accidents have been common during the Labor Day weekend. He expects increased patrols on State Roads 248 and 224. "Our job is to try to minimize those. Because of that, we're going to be out in force," Edmunds said. "We're also going to be taking a zero tolerance on speeding, following too close and other traffic violations which prompt accidents." He cautions motorists to obey speed limits, adding, "speed always determines the severity of the accident." And drivers should stay at least a car length away from the vehicle in front of them for every 10 mph they are traveling, he adds. Roadwork usually ceases during holiday weekends, however, Brown's Canyon Road remains closed to all except local traffic while crews repave the highway. Crowds will also visit the Wasatch-Cache National Forest this weekend and deputies and the U.S. Forest Service have beefed up enforcement along the Mirror Lake Highway east of Kamas. "With an increase of people, there always are incidents of people up there having too much fun," said Dave Ream, a recreation recreation supervisor supervisor for f the Kamas Ranger District. "We beef up with Kamas Ranger District. "We beef up witr wliat we've we've got." sot." Pickup trucks loaded with campers and trailers were already heading up S.R. 150 Friday morning. "Our campgrounds are filling up," Ream said, adding that campsites were still available. "Developed sites on busy weekends, many times they'll fill up." With no fire restrictions in place, rangers remind visitors that fireworks are off limits in the WasatcbCache. "We have some wind and some heat this weekend ... it gives us concern," Ream said. And slowing down motorists along the Mirror Lake Highway is often a challenge, he adds. "People need to stay alert, follow the speed limit and drive defensively,"* Ream said. "That's one of our biggest safely hazards across the country." Finally, Edmunds reminds residents who intend to camp this weekend in the Uintas, to stay aware of their surroundings. People often get lost in thje forest and preparing for rapidly changing weathuer conditions is critical. Fill a backpack with extra water, snacks, a compass and poncho, he advises. "Just remember, if you do become lost, to stay in one place, because we will come after you," t^e sheriff said. Shrimp and gas: businesses scramble post-Katrina Hurricane effects vary from obvious to obscure By ANNA BLOOM Katrina halted 95 percent of the gulf's crude-oil production and 88 percent of its natural gas, upping the already plump prices at gas stations. However, though customers appear to be stocking up, the effects of Hurricane Katrina on oil prices have not been good for the gas station business, Blazzard insists. In fact, it's quite the opposite. "Now, when we get a load [of gas] from our Salt Lake refinery, the price will go up, but we will need to charge our customers the same or similar prices to compete with other stations," she explained. "And we're really a small operation, so it hurts us." In fact, the Salt Lake refinery, CHS Inc., told the gas station that for the first time it would need to begin to limit Kamas Valley Coop's purchase of gas per month, Blazzard said. Of the Record staff From a distance of nearly 2,000 miles, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina managed to rattle everything from Summit County restaurant menus to gas stations' ability to turn a profit. According Kamas Valley Coop's office manager Julie Blazzard, the station's gas pumps have never seen so much action or a bigger jump in prices. Last week, the station charged $2.53 for a gallon of regular gas and this week the station is charging $2.67, she said. On Thursday, customers pulled up to fill 55-gallon drums and by noon, Blazzard reported that the Co-op had exceeded its daily average of 30 customers. Friday, many Park City stations were posting prices at over $2.80 Restaurants Park City's Deep Blue Seafood a gallon. The U.S. Minerals owner Penny Lehmen-Kinsey, Management Service, an arm of who ships fresh fish in daily, anticthe Interior Department reported Please see Merchants, A-2 A Park City Chevron station posts prices breaking $3 on Friday morning, the week after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gurf Coast As gas stations and taxi companies around town consider raising their rates, some restaurants arefindingthemselves changing their menus especially when It comes to shrimp and asparagus dishes! |