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Show THE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1974 OTY curai PAGE 3 MINERS HOSPITAL CON T Ever since 1904 the Miners Hospital has stood by itself on a hill overlooking the town of Park City. The acre of ground it rests upon was given to the city and the Miners Union back in those days by a Mrs. Edza Nelson as a goodwill gesture. Little did she know that one day this land would command one of the highest prices ever paid per foot for real estate in Utah ... a reported $600,000. Now the editorial staff of the Coalition doesnt mind the owner making a fast buck (about $565,000). But we do mind if it means tearing down the old Hospital. As a designated historical landmark, we think this building ought to be preserved and restored to its original place in the historical presence of Park And then theres the old Hospital. If it werent built so well and didnt symbolize so much, who would care if it was torn down for a little progress. It has been proposed that the Resort trade the owners for another parcel of ground, and then restore the Hospital with executive offices. We dont know whether this is a solution, but its a step in the right direction. Such a move could repair much of the damage created in Resort-Communirelations. ty ld City. It is reported that the purchasers of the Miners Hospital wish to move it or tear it down y conand erect a dominium project with more five-stor- From left to right, Sli'm's family is pictured in front of his service station. Cory, Toni, Karlee, Slim, Zola Mae, Royal, and Thayne. SUMS TEN SECOND - Almost everyone, Im sure, can remember the gas station ad- vertisement on TV a while back that guaranteed to have the little man out to service your car in ten seconds or less. Well, when youre running low on fuel and you pull into Slims Chevron, dont expect to be assaulted by some fasttalking attendant moving in overdrive, Slim knows the value of the old adage haste makes waste. Having suffered from a bleeding ulcer as a result of 25 years in the banking business in Kamas (where he and his family Slim Lott reside), Demont realized that it was time for a change. He and a friend went into the business distributing and supplies for machinery manufacturing various plastic and magnetic signs. When his partner decided to devote all his time to his livestock business,' Slim picked up on the Chevron station in Park City as a chance to be out on his own. Actually, the station is owned by Standard Oil, and subleased by Slim since 1973 through Crandall and Walker, who formerly operated a used car lot in town. Slims original plan was to sell used cars on the side for Crandall and Walker; however, the city fathers decided not to renew the license. So, Slim has been content to pump gas and do minor auto maintenance, such as grease jobs If PLUS CHEVRON and oil changes, while his VW mechanics, Greg and Jim, are working at the Resort this winter. Their give-and-ta- ke than 200 units as well as shops and businesses. business relationship is representative of Slim and his outlook on life and work. If he can help them, hes more than glad to, and if they can help him, thats fine and he it. ap-preica- tes However, with Jim and Greg elsewhere for the winter, Slim has to rely on his family for extra hands. With nine children five of which three are daughters, sons four and theres married, always someone able to help. Hes about to lose the help of his son Marion though, to a two-yemission to Korea. Marion will go first to the University of Hawaii for language training, and then Mi to the headquarters in Seoul. Nevertheless, his son Thayne has ar just recently returned from a mission in the Illinois and Wisconsin area, so with his aid and the help of his two youngest sons, Cory and Royal, on the weekends, Slim manages to make it. Although it may not appear to be affecting him, the gas shortage has definitely hit Slims Chevron. Due to all the construction and the numerous new arrivals in town, and a gas allotment based on 1972 sales, Slim is feeling the pinch. True to form, though, Slim has maintained his easygoing philosophy and looks at having to close Sunday, normally his biggest day, not so much as a loss of cash, but rather as a greatly appreciated and anticipated day off. werent for Finery for Men and Women f ts&i !!& (s&i "Hfitinss1 cjjjts) 3t9 dlbqgi 'ididtiBMidnifilittft qgfiiw dttiiifidS' Iwbmi FOR FINE JEWELRY I just rings ; i 1 4 gold, silver, and semi-precio- stones us ON MAIN STREET i Great Giveables Books Start design by Start v fll) vv w v w w REASONABLY PRICED HANDCRAFTED RINGS Western Americana the questionable high density land use proposed, and the eradication of the Hospital, wed think it was a splendid idea for maybe Honolulu or Miami Beach. But not for picturesque old Park City. We think its our first real test as a community to determine what effects such an undertaking would have on our municipality. Would the taxes derived balance the cost of services provided? Would the impact of such high . density development outdate our pending water and sewer bonding? A multitude of questions would have to be answered completely before this or a similar project could be approved. - 'A-t- U it Pirkir Built by Staphtn Schirff Jnli BtrUgnolt Books siltctad by Park City's largest and finest ski shop, featuring complete equipment, apparel and accessory needs-pl- us GLM and high performance rentals, expert ski repair and ski tuning. Located next to the gondola at the resort center. PHONE 649-985- 2 KinderSport ciM :m V JUNIOR SKI SHOP SALES AND RENTAL 580 Main Street summit county title company P.O. B 7 Park Cit Utah Phone (i)l) COMPLETE TITLE AND ESCROW SERVICE SERVING SUMMIT AND WASATCH COUNIIES |