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Show Page 2 83 Wednesday, August 3, 1977 Letters to TIE 1 Thanks From Roxanne Editor: I would like to thank everyone who helped make my trip to Argentina possible. A special thanks to Eleanor Bennett and John Jenkins and his crew at the "Beautiful Editor: Sunday evening a beautiful thing happened at the Kimball Kim-ball Art Center. Three-hundred and fifty people gathered to support the first fund-raising event sponsored by the Kimball Art Guild-the Utah premier of "Outlaw Blues" followed by a Western barbe-que. barbe-que. The spirit of community participation shown that evening ev-ening is surely what the Kimball Art Center is all about. I would like to give special thanks to: the staff of the Kimball Art Center-David Fernandez, Francie Eisen-berg, Eisen-berg, and Bonnie Novelle-for Novelle-for their help all along the way, and to Bill Kimball and the Board of Trustees for their support and participation. participa-tion. Steven Tisch, the producer of "Outlaw Blues," for enabling us to hold the Utah premier in Park City; David Fleisher, Marilyn Modling, Shirley Smith and Laurie Tisch for the monumental monu-mental help, time, energy and ideas they so freely volunteered to this effort; Lloyd Stevens and his helpers for the fabulous food; The Silver Wheel Theatre and Gene Johnson for opening open-ing their theatre to us and running the film; The hostesses -Toni Doil-ney, Doil-ney, Jean Fitzgerald, Janet Goldstein, Sue Hughes, Ann McCreary, Lyn Modling, Kerry Morris, Andrea Olt-mann, Olt-mann, Pam Sandberg, and Tracy Zweig-for their energetic ener-getic help and the bartenders-John Carlquist, Don Casto, Mike Doilney, Chuck Folkerth, Jean Najar, Mich-"ael Mich-"ael Webb, Tom Willet, and j Wavne Van Wagoner-for; service with a smile. The theatre committee Utah Foundation Fed. Unemployment Proposal Would Cost Utah Millions Legislation to finance high unemployment costs in other states now being considered by the U.S. Congress could cost Utah taxpayers an estimated $18.8 million in added Federal taxes without returning Utahns one cent in benefits. This was the report of the Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization, in its analysis of several Federal Fed-eral unemployment measures meas-ures recently introduced in the U.S. Congress. According to the Foundation Founda-tion study, one measure introduced by Representative Representa-tive William M. Brodhead (D-Mich.) and 31 co-sponsors in the House would retroactively retroac-tively reimburse 37 of the states (including Puerto Rico) for $4.2 billion in "excess" unemployment benefit costs incurred during the 1974-1976 period. Utah , would be one of the 15 states (including the District of Columbia) that would get nothing under the proposed legislation. Utah's share of Editor. ...Steve Dering Business Manager.. Jan Wilking Office Manager Janet Gilchrist Graphics. Mary Van Stolen Advertising Sales. , Jan Peters Contributing Photographers. . Nick Nass, Pat McDowell, Scott Nelson, Craig Reece Publishers: Jan Wilking and ; Steve Dering : Picture, newt and advertising may b submitted prior to Wadnasday publication at our office, 419 Main Street, Park City, Utah 84060, by mall, Box 738, or by calling 649-9592. Publication material must be received by Monday afternoon for Wednesday, publication. MT0E Silver King Lodge. I received many generous donations. Thank you, Roxanne Toly Evening" from Coalville-Blair and LeAnn Maxwell Whitard, June Ann Oldham, Dona and Roy Olson, and Betty and Dan Vernon-for the terrific job they did; Tom Bock, Pam Carlquist, Jana Cole, Amy Dishell, Alexis Fernandez, Norma Ivers, Jennifer Lewis, Dolly Makoff, Cathy Morris, Sue Morrison, Anne Prince, Sydney Syd-ney Reed, Mardi Smith and Pat Van Wagoner -for help with invitations, typing and setting up; Roeby Smith and John Peck for the time they spent hauling and arranging heavy equipment; Charlene Nestel and Judi Gentry for their super effort serving 350 dinners; John Hansen, who provided marvelous entertainment. Toni Doilney for the delightful delight-ful signs she created; Car 19 for running the trolley; W.C. Green Fields for the greenery that decorated the tables. The Wave Publishing Co . and the Park Record for their cooperation and contributions. contri-butions. To the C'est Bon, Mel Fletcher, the Memorial Building, Buil-ding, Mountain Food Services, Servi-ces, Mike and Dorri Spurlock and Treasure Mountain Inn for leaving us equipment and decorations. To the Chamber of Commerce, Com-merce, Mt. Air Market, Park City Police Dent., and Ernie Scow for the services they rendered. And the members of the Kimball Art Center, the Kimball Art Guild, and the citizens of Park City for their generosity. Tina Lewis "President Kimball Art Guild the Federal taxes required to finance such a program, however, would amount to $18.8 million. These retroactive payments pay-ments are designed to help restore state unemployment compensation trust funds which were largely expended expen-ded during the recent recession. reces-sion. Twenty three jurisdictions jurisdic-tions so depleted their reserves re-serves that they were forced to borrow from the Federal Government in order to meet current benefit payments. Utah also reduced its reserves re-serves in order to meet the large number of unemployment unemploy-ment claims brought about the the recession. The Foundation report points out, however, that the 1976 Utah Budget Session bolstered bols-tered unemployment finances finan-ces by substantially increasing increas-ing taxes , paid by Utah employers. Between 1975 and 1977, the taxes paid by Class I employers in Utah (those with the best employment employ-ment records) were boosted iiliiil f V" A I Mary Kinsella Steve Saunders Bonnie Peretti 124 percent. Similar increases increa-ses were made for other employer classes. In addition to these retroactive retroac-tive payments to selected states, the proposed Federal legislation also would provide pro-vide for a continuing program pro-gram of "cost equalization payments" to states whose insured unemployment rate for any year exceeded 6 percent. The Foundation report observes that Utah probably would not become eligible for such payments because its insured unemployment unem-ployment rate has not e-qualed e-qualed 6 percent since the depression year of 1938. In other words, Utah taxpayers under this proposal would be called upon to support unemployment unem-ployment benefit programs in other states without much likelihood that Utah would ever participate in these outlays. Foundation analysts point out that once a state reaches the 6 percent threshold, the percentage of Federal guarantee gua-rantee and participation rises ri-ses as the unemployment rate increases. As a result, there would be little incentive incen-tive to control costs in a state once it is sure that it is eligible for Federal benefits. Another point noted in the Foundation analysis is that some states have an insured unemployment rate consistently consis-tently above 6 percent. Such states are likely to become perpetual beneficiaries under un-der the program and excessive exces-sive costs would be encouraged. encour-aged. In addition to this House bill, other legislation has been introduced in the 1977 Congress to provide "cost equalization" payments to states with high unemployment unemploy-ment rates. Another measure meas-ure introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Jacob Javits (R-N.Y.) and seven co-sponsors would provide benefits that are even more liberal than those proposed in the House bill. in,, 1 A f How About It ? Do you feel the city should annex more land? I Mary Kinsella-No. I think they should take the ' time to study the impact that annexation would have on the environment-water, city utilities etc. I think, also, that the growth of the city should be slowed down drastically. Ron Whaley-I'm glad that the recent annexation was opposed. I think that the time's inappropriate to expand the city by such large measures. The visual impact would be rather staggering in addition to the impact on utilities. Also, the quality of development at that end of town has not been. up to great expectations. Steve Saunders I think Treasure Hills should have been annexed because I'd hate to see them build something that the city would have no control over out there. It just seemed the majority of the council decided they just didn't want to deal with it, which may be easier in the short run but will create problems in the long run. There's no question about Deer Valley and the Armstrong's getting in. Those should be in the city but then annexation probably shouldn't go any farther. Park City is quickly reaching its ultimate limits. Farley P. Bongwater When there comes a need for annexation of land, okay, but I don't really see a need for more land right now. Bonnie Peretti I think we should go ahead and develop what we have here in the city the new areas then continue from there and see what the economics and market of the town is at that time. Al Bronstein As long as there's capital to be gained, development will continue. Developers are going to make a mint. Anyway, the city and public ought to gain also from taxes on annexed land. Now with the regional sewer plant we can handle it. Mining Resumes Mining operations at the Alta Mine are scheduled to resume by early fall. ; ' Page Blakemore, owner of the mine, claims the Alta district contains one of the largest zinc deposits in the West. A mining lease has been granted to United Mineral International which has been busy since early summer retimbering and preparing the tunnels and shafts for operation. The mine, which produces lead, copper, zinc, silver and molyebdenum, opened in the 1870's and ceased operations in the '50s due to low silver prices and escalated mining costs. Opposition to the mining resurgence has been exerted by a small number of Alta's , total population of 250. The major reasons cited by the dissidents are the possibility possi-bility of increased noise in the canyon and the increase in traffic caused by trucks hauling ore to the United Mineral International's mill, currently under construction in Orem. Thefts At TMI Two visitors to Park City had property stolen from their vehicles on Saturday night, July 30. Both thefts occurred in the Treasure Mountain Inn's indoor parking park-ing lot. Eugene Anderson of Saline, Utah had a CB radio valued at $425 and five recorded tapes taken from his car. Two pairs of gloves, hats, a tow rope and an intercom were stolen from a motorcycle motorcy-cle owned by James Edmon-ston Edmon-ston of Granger, Ut. Edmon-ston's Edmon-ston's motorcycle was parked park-ed next to Anderson's car. In an unrelented theft, two sheepskin coats valued at $80 each were stolen from the Finishing Touch antique store at the Resort on Sunday morning between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Police suspect that a trio of persons were involved in the theft. They theorized that one of the three occupied a store clerk inside the store while the other two left with the vests which were on display on the sidewalk outside the store. Dale Gilson of the Alta f Recreation Department and i'the Alta historical Society said- "Whether I like the mining or not is not impor- tant. Mining is the reason Alta existed in the first place. The silver mines are one of Alta's outstanding assets." Gilson said plans are being made to remove old tailings. "This," he said, "will leave a temporary scar but it will eventually make the canyon look more like it did in the past." "I have a feeling," he continued, "that this will involve some of the popular ski jumps." Gilson noted that there has been little negative reaction coming from Alta Ski Resort toward the resumption of mining. ' He said, "So far there has been no opposition because the mining started in the summer and the ski industry won't be rolling until winter." PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION AGENDA August 10, 1977 Treasure Mountain Inn 7:00p.m. 7:00 pm Discussion Ordinance 8:00 pm Saddle PUD Continue discussion on the revised preliminary of a Planned Unit Development located on the hill behind the Summit Medical Clinic and will consist of 17 units. 8:30 pm-Bar Car & Restaurant Extension-Discussion of Conditional Use Permit for a bar and restaurant located adjacent to the U.P. Depot. 8:50 pra-Racquet Club Village No. 2-Discussion 2-Discussion on the 2nd phase of the Racquet Club Village PUD, located to the left of the tennis facilities. 9:20 pm Commercial Development Discussion Discus-sion on a proposed commercial center located next to Holiday Inn at the corner of State Highway 224 and 248. 9:45 pm Priscilla Yellowhair Discussion on a Conditional Use Permit for an Indian craft store, located at the Swede Alley Mali.. 9:55 pm Indian Art Center Discussion on a Conditional Use Permit for an Indian art and craft store, located at the Silver Mill House. r XO Ron Whaley Farley P. Bongwater Al Bronstein AtAlta "The mining," commented Gilson, "will diversify the, jown more like . Park City.!, Basically, Alta is gearedjust to tourism." Chick Morton, general ma-mager ma-mager of Alta philosophized, "I think we can live with it. After all, they were mining before we were skiing. There will be more trucks which won 't help the ski traffic, but, like I said, we can live with it." Morton claims the removal of the tailings will have no' effect on the slopes. According to one mine official, mining will begin in four areas at the 100-foot level. "We are in virgin ground," he said, "and have a long term lease." When in full swing, the mine will employ approximately 30 workers. The State Highway Department Depart-ment has already begun a widening of the canyon road and the construction of a slow traffic lane. Session, Subdivision WBMIi A IB iubltc Hi PARKING STICKERS Arts Festival parking stickers available at the Chamber of Commerce or City Hall. Swede Alley Passes available at the Chamber of Commerce only. LEISURE GUIDE Arts Festival Leisure guide available at Chamber of Commerce. Please call us if you would like to have some on hand. PARK MEADOWS MEETING There will be a Park Meadows homeowners meeting August 17 at 7:30 at the Park City Racquet Club lounge. COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you are interested in community education classes in cake decorating, sewing, children's gymnastics. Creative dance or dramatics for children and teens modern dance (teens and adults), ballet (children, teens, and adults), charm, poise and beauty classes or other classes, please contact Nan McPolin at 649-9417, mornings or late evenings. SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM Ken Durrant, the high school music teacher will be offering instruction to any student interested in learning a new instrument. For information call School Board office at 649-9671. LABOR DAY Trying for the best Park City Labor Day ever All entries welcome. Parade entry forms to be obtained at Chamber of Commerce in Park City. All forms to be back in by Sept. 1, 1977 to be eligible for prizes. If additional information is desired, call 649-7582 or 649-9464, Chairmen Bonnie Ryan and Mary Putman. Special request to all viewers, please no fireworks at parade. LABOR DAY BEAUTY CONTEST REQUIREMENTS Girls ages six to twelve are all eligible for princess title. Best dress only. Young ladies from thirteen to seventeen for teen title. Must be single. Evening and swimwear competition. Young ladies from eighteen to twenty one for Miss title. Must be single. Evening and swimwear competition, ;4 t & Sponsors will be available for any girls not having their own. Contest will be held Sunday, September 4, at the new Park City High School. Girls will be contacted ahead of time for practices. All applications have to be phoned in by August 25. Phone in applications to 649-7582 or 649-9464 after 6 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The city Council of Park City has been asked to meet concerning zoning the following property to a estate district. Beginning at a point West along the section line 2185.00 feet from th East quarter corner of Section 22, Township, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian, and running thence South 2440.00 feet; thence South 45 degrees West 3690.00 feet; thence West 454.44 feet; thence North 870.00 feet; thence North 65 degrees 37 East 101.00 feet; thence North 3 degrees 24' East 91.00 feet; thence North 48 degrees 29 43" West 194.17 feet; thence North 58 degrees 30' West 232.95 feet; thence North 950.00 feet; thence West 350.00 feet; thence North 3150.00 feet more or less to the qurter section line of Section 21, Township 2 Sooth, Range 4 East, Salt Lake Base & Meridian ; thence East 425.00 feet more or less along said quarter section line to the east quarter corner of said Section 21 ; thence South along a section line 300.00 feet more or less to the West quarter corner of said Section 22; thence East along the section line 3255.00 feet more or less to the point of beginning. The property owners of Lake Flat area have requested annexation and zoning of the property. The City Council has determined that annexation and zoning should be done simultaneously. simultane-ously. This proposal comes under the authority of the City Council listed as 10-9-2 of the Utah Code annotated 1953 and the Park City Land Management Code, Chapter 1, Section 9. A public hearing is scheduled for review of this proposal by the City Council and the interested public on the 18th of August 1977 at 7:00 p.m. at the Treasure Mountain Inn. Subscribe To The Newspaper Notices |