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Show THE PARK RECORD A-17 oints. SAT/SUN/MON/TUES, SEPTEMBER 3-6, 2005 EDITORIAL COME ON, THE SEVENTIES^ WEREN'T THAT GREAT THE I FIRST TIME AROUND! \% . . , Hurricane relief requires local response have to sacrifice to ensure those in greater need are served. In the 1940s, sacrifice was considered an act of patriotism. Doing without sugar, meat or new clothing, as well as recycling of aluminum and other resources, became part of the war effort. America is not at war in New Orleans or Gulfport, but this week our country as a whole is facing a disaster of equal proportions, one that will require some level of sacrifice from each of us. Fortunately our community is in a unique position - its residents are willing and able to respond. Already residents are setting up collection drives and fundraisers and the Park City Council is meeting this week to explore the possibility of finding housing for some of the refugees. All who are interested should attend this meeting, which will be held in the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 5-7 p.m. Representatives from various relief organizations will be present to discuss needs and volunteer opportunities. Also, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 3-8 p.m., the Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Park City High School. Throughout today's newspaper and in the weeks to come, as well as online at www.parkrecord.com The Record will highlight local efforts to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina and we urge everyone to find a way to participate. mericas baby boomers have led a life of comparative luxury. Unlike previous generations they have not experienced a major economic depression, a World War or the kinds of mandatory rationing that were a fact of life for their parents and grandparents. Perhaps that is why it is so difficult to comprehend the scope of the tragedy unfolding in the Gulf Coast region or to recognize the magnitude of the response required of each of us. This week. President George W. Bush asked Americans to voluntarily reduce fuel consumption to help alleviate the shortage caused by the shutdown of one of the country's major petroleum pipelines. Certainly it must have pained a Texas oilman to suggest that the nation cut back on energy use - but residents in Louisiana and Mississippi already know they have no choice, their lifestyle has changed forever. But, so far, the prospect of a gasoline shortage seems to be increasing consumption (and prices) rather than reducing it. During World War II, a similar request fell on deaf ears and was followed by mandatory rationing - of fuel, rubber, then food. Supplies of water, food and medications are also in short supply along the Gulf Coast and as rebuilding begins, lumber and construction materials will be at a premium. Others, across the nation may A JOHN WLBOimWPARK RECORD LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Voting machine decision delayed Editor: Wednesday afternoon, those of us concerned with electronic voting won a major, if temporary victory. Contrary to reports in both Thursday morning's Deseret Morning News and Salt Lake Tribune, the Salt Lake County Council voted to delay any decision on a contract to purchase Diebold voting machines until Tuesday, Sept. 6. The press only attended an earlier business meeting where it was generally agreed the council was prepared to vote in favor of the contract, but did not attend the later council meeting where about a half dozen voters turned up to protest the use of these machines. As a result, the council took the very unusual step to delay their decision giving those of us concerned about this issue the opportunity to provide additional information to the Salt Lake County Council. Thanks to those of you who attended Wednesday's Salt Lake County Council meeting on such short notice. Now we need everyone to join us at next Tuesday's council meeting, Sept. 6 at 3 p.m.. at the Salt Lake County Council chambers on 2100 South State St. so the council can hear from even more concerned citizens about this important issue. Craig Axford Park City Hurricane aftermath Editor: Thank you to Gloria and Stacy at the Regis Salon in Redstone: My mother-inlaw was visiting this past weekend from Biloxi, Miss, and while here, Hurricane Katrina completely devastated her neigh- borhood. She lost her house as well as all of her personal belongings. Upon her deciding to return to Biioxi to begin the rebuilding process, she visited the Regis Salon in Redstone. While there, she explained to the ladies the devastation that she was returning to. Gloria and Stacy took it upon themselves to provide her with a bag of essential beauty products, free of charge, and they also wouldn't let her pay for her hair treatment. My mother-in-law is extremely grateful for their actions and she was comforted in knowing that in a time of disaster, it's the little actions that truly count. Thank you very much! Sincerely, Jennifer Strader Park City Animals and Friends thank you Editor: On behalf of the Summit County Friends of Animals (FOA) Board of Trustees, thank you Park City community, for sharing our enthusiasm by supporting the ninth annual Barking Ball, "Tour de Fur!" Many thanks to the generous sponsors, donors, guests and volunteers for making this our biggest fundraiser yet! We couldn't do it with out all of them! With Prudential Utah Real Estate as our first title sponsor, we had quite the celebration at The Lodges at Deer Valley with a crowd of more than 300! It was the perfect location to preview our new 2006 Pet Calendar and kick-off the "Glory Adventure" (private yacht trip) - winner will be announced in October. We had wonderful entertainment by Dave Hahn, and fabulous cuisine by some favorite local caterers. Our silent and live auctions were filled with unique treasures that made the crowd purrrr! The crowd went crazy as our auctioneer, Tom Terry Park Record e-mail addresses Andy Bernhard Nan Chalat-Noaker Valerie Deming Jay Hamburger Patrick Parkinson Jared Whitley Matt James Adia Waldburger Anna Bloom Scott Sine Grayson West Kat James Mike Duffy Matt Gordon Chris Gill Inkarna Black Joe Lair Office Manager/Front Desk • • • * • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ab@parkrecord.com editor@parkrecord.com ads@parkrecord.com citynews@parkrecord.com countynews@parkrecord.com education@parkrecord.com arts@parkrecord.com sports@parkrecord.com business@parkrecord.com photo@parkrecord.com photo@parkrecord.com kat@parkrecord.com circulation@parkrecord.com production@parkrecord.com realestate@parkrecord.com classifieds@parkrecord.com Scoreboard @ parkrecord.com holly@parkrecord.com Visit The Park Record website at www.parkrecoidcom from Tommy Knockers, rattled off the fabulous live auction items. With the triumph of this event we will continue to rescue hundreds of cats and dogs from our local shelters and through our adoption center, Furburbia, find permanent loving homes for over 600 animals a year. Did you know that FOA also provides income based community assistance in the form of vet care and spay/neuters as well as a feral cat program? As of December 2004, FOA has effectively ended euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals in Summit County! We hope to one day provide a rescue and rehabilitation facility so that even more animals can be helped in our area and beyond. It is with the support of this compassionate and generous community that we can reach these goals. Thanks to all who supported our annual Barking Ball! Cheers for all Friends of Animals, Jilt Little 2005 Barking Ball Chair Concerts at The Canyons seems either the result of incompetence or lying. 2. In the past American Leaders took responsibility for what happened on their watch but not now. 3. Supporting the troops meant first restraint in use and avoiding internationally unjust wars but no longer does. 4. We sought to decrease, but now increase, the numbers of persons without health care coverage. 5. We sought to reduce, but now increase, the numbers of Americans living in poverty. 6. We expanded, but now restrain, government controls over the safety and efficacy of medications. 7. We sought to protect, but now lose, the environment that sustains our health and life itself. 8. We sought ways for individuals to practice their religions but now follow the European historical tradition and impose beliefs on others. 9. We looked forward to jobs, living wages, protections of small farms against mega-agra-business, and old age financial security expanding. Today this is a memory10. We saw a fair reward for creative leadership not today^s entitlement oftfhfr * wealthy to pull economically further and further ahead of the middle class. I hope I illustrate my appreciation of the burdens you bear having to explain to yourself and to your supporters how we nutcakes can be so misguided in our thinking. One last request. If I send my passport to you could your office see that my status is changed from "citizen" to "nutcake?" After all, I do not want to misrepresent myself to my neighbors or internationally when I travel. Editor: ;. I would like to extend my thanks to Zion's Bank and the Park City community for their support of another successful summer of live concerts at The Canyons. We were pleased to host over 25,000 guests this summer who enjoyed the events with musicians from the Disco Drippers during the annual July 3rd celebration to Buckwheat Zydeco in the middle of August. The Canyons will remain open for summer activities on the weekends through September and we are anxiously awaiting the first snow of the season. Our expected Sincerely, opening date for the winter season is Nov. Robert E. Becker, M.D. 18. Park City F. Scott Pierpont, president The Canyons Resort An open letter to Sen. Hatch responsibility to keep our streets safe 24 hours a day, and should institute a similarly affective program as the drunk-driving crackdown to cut down on potentially very dangerous "minor" infractions. Sincerely, Audrey Gove Park City The Park Record Staff PUBLISHER Andy Bernhard Editor Nan Chalat-Noaker Staff writers Jay Hamburger Pat Parkinson Jared Whitley Adia Waldburger Matt James Anna Bloom Joe Lair Contributing writers Tom Clyde Teri Orr Jay Meehan Joan Jacobson Silvia Leavitt Linda Jager Editor's assistant Courtney Herzinger Office manager Circulation manager Accounting manager Advertising director Advertising sales Editorial production Photographers Production director Production Drunk-driving crackdown Editor: I'm glad to see that law enforcement is Thank you for clarifying, during enforcing a crackdown on drunken driGeorge Bush's recent visit, the distinction ving. I certainly have no problem with takyou and I must live with. Rather than "lib- ing drunk drivers off the street... who eral," I find "nutcakc" clarifying of the dif- does? That being said, how about a crackferences between us. down on "minor" infractions? I recognize the problems that you, and Speeding, running red lights, not stopthe American majority supporting you, ping for stop signs, tailgating, etc., seems to explain away, but I find myself unable to be the norm in Park City, and elsewhere. accept the reasoning. Thus the gulf From my observations, dummies in patrol between us is well explained as the failings cars and the speed warning machine, does of a nutcake. nothing to actually slow anyone down. Let me give some examples of reason- How about issuing tickets? ing that qualifies me as a " nutcake.ft I believe that the local, county, and 1. The grounding for the Iraq War state law enforcement entities have a The Park Record welcomes letters to the editor on any subject. 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