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Show The Newspaper Thursday, June 17, 1982 Page A3 ILetttfeirs tto itDne IEdlnitaDn Letters Policy The Newspaper welcomes letters let-ters to the editor on any subject. However, we ask that those letters let-ters adhere to the following guidelines: They should be submitted to the Newspaper office at 419 Main Street, or received in the mail (P.O. Box 738), no later than noon Tuesday. They must be signed. They must not contain libelous material. We reserve the right to edit letters let-ters if they are too long for the space available, or if they contain statements which we consider unnecessarily offensive or obscene. He didn't speak for me Editor: At last Thursday's June 3 special hearing for the budget of Park City Municipal Corporation, I had the opportunity op-portunity to listen to Park City propose its budget. There were some very notable points brought up by Park City Municipal Corporation. The most notable being that the general fund of Park City would be going down by 19 percent (estimate). This indicates that our City Fathers are keeping their pencils extremely sharp in this time of recession, yes even for Park City. Since I personally do not have an opportunity oppor-tunity to review the budget I sincerely hope we achieve this 19 percent reduction reduc-tion of our general fund and not incur some of the atrocious cost overruns that we have seen in the past. As we progressed through the meeting a gentleman got up and gave his interpretation of the state of the economy and the taxing situation in Park City. In summary he urged Park City Municipal Corporation to maintain main-tain and raise taxes in Park City. I believe that this was the second presentation that this gentleman presented to the City Council imploring im-ploring the City Council to maintain services and raise taxes. Now raising taxes to provide for basic services is an acceptable part of life under certain circumstances. Specifically, one of those circumstances would occur if all employees have exhausted their personal per-sonal resources for performing in a cost-conscious and a fiscally responsible respon-sible manner. I can personally point out to the gentleman who has urged our City Council to raise our tax levy examples in poor planning and judgment which has cost the taxpayers of this community tens of thousands of dollars. At this point I must make one thing extremely clear: all city employees em-ployees do not fall in the above- mentioned category. The employees that I personally have made acquaintances acquain-tances with, and know on a first name basis, I feel are extremely well qualified, but there are still blatant deficiences in our internal working system within Park City Municipal Corporation which are counter productive produc-tive to efficient government operation. opera-tion. Therefore, I sincerely hope our City Council does not accept one persons' comments at a City Council meeting as a mandate of the people of Park City. Bruce Barcal Sailors say thanks Editor: The Hobie Fleet 67 of Utah would like to thank the following merchants for their help in making this year's Deer Creek regatta a success : Prospector Square Hotel and Conference Con-ference Center Mrs. Field's Cookies The Steak Company Dooley's The Sailing Center The Platinum Exchange Group The Alpine Slide and the many competitors. Rick Barnes Vice Commodore Hobie Fleet 67 CCnimtt5imMBdl frnMDimn . . . End from 1 the rocks that it would be completed by next Friday, June 25, when he is planning plan-ning to have stripes painted down Park Avenue. Vance said construction crews have been starting work at about 6:30 a.m., and finishing the days about 3 p.m. Trucks will be allowed to drive on tne road during the time when cars are being detoured, but Vance said it is because there is less concern about oil being sprayed on the undercarriage. The travel of the trucks on the surface causes no structural damage, he said. Once the Petromat layer is completed, com-pleted, cars will be allowed to resume travel on Park Avenue, although there likely will be some delay until the project is completed. Cars will be rerouted from the south end of town up the dirt road next to the Motherlode condominiums across from the Tim-berhaus, Tim-berhaus, and then onto Empire Avenue. The reverse would be true for southbound vehicles. Even after the detour is lifted, drivers who wish to avoid any traffic delays might consider rerouting to the west of Park Avenue. Park Avenue has been a source of irritation for all residents, but particularly par-ticularly city officials. Last Thursday, councilmen took the opportunity to add some levity to the discussion. Tina Lewis asked Vance if Gardner Construction Con-struction had been emphatically told that the road is to be "very black and very smooth." Vance assured her that the company is reputable, and that the inspector for the job is one of the oldest and best in the state, and that he is pickv and conservative. "Yeah, but is his vision good?" asked Councilman Bill Coleman. Common-sense tips for drinkers by Teresa Nelson The Prevention Center In conjunction with the Utah Highway Patrol's summer sum-mer media campaign targeting target-ing youth, drinking and driving, The Prevention Center Cen-ter would like to offer some common-sense tips for teenagers, teen-agers, as well as adults, who find themselves in social situations where excessive alcohol consumption is like- iy. To avoid any misconceptions, misconcep-tions, we would like to express that The Prevention Center does not condone youth drinking, but instead recognizes that state laws are not effectively curtailing the problems associated with this issue. Therefore, this article is written in an effort to prevent irresponsibility and to heighten awareness around youth drinking. It is well known that people approach social situations where drinking alcohol is involved with different ideas as to the level of intoxication they want to achieve. For example, depending on the festivity of the occasion, or on their disposition, some people make a conscious decision beforehand to get "drunk". Different people describe getting or feeling "drunk" in different ways. For some, it may be slurred speech, lack of muscle coordination, or lack of control over normal thought processes. However it is defined, getting or feeling "drunk" requires the individual to drink excessively. excessive-ly. In this case, when the conscious decision is made, it is recommended that you either make arrangements for someone sober to take you home, or you make arrangements to sleep over at the location of the social event. You may even want to check your car keys in with the host or hostess as you arrive. More often, the case is that people don't go into a social situation intending to get "drunk". Instead they want to get "a little high" or "loosen up". In this case, it is wise to remember that alcohol in the bloodstream does physically impair your muscle coordination. Therefore, There-fore, you would want to pace your consumption. On the average, one 12-ounce beer, or 1 ounce of liquor, or 4 ounces of wine can ue metabolized in one hour. So pace yourself at one drink per hour. For the average 150-pound person, two drinks in the first hour will put the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at about 0.08 percent, which is the legal limit in Utah. Remember thai after two drinks the first hour, the body cannot metabolize alcohol alco-hol at a rate fast enough to handle more than one drink per hour. Also, tolerance is not equivalent to BAC. Some people build up a tolerance to alcohol and don't feel its effects until they have consumed con-sumed more than it would take for the average person to feel its effects. However, the BAC is the same for all people regardless of tolerance. toler-ance. Perhaps the most important impor-tant thing anyone can do is to make a conscious decision ahead of time as to how much they are going to drink. Set a limit and then be assertive in refusing drinks. Learn how to say "no". If you have problems with this point, practice different ways of saying "no" before you get into the situation. In an attempt to heighten your awareness around your own drinking patterns, we recommend that you consider con-sider the following summary of ideas: 1. Know your limit. 2. Know your blood alcohol concentration according to your weight and the period to time over which you drink. 3. Arrange for someone sober to take you home. 4. Make arrangements with the host or hostess to stay at their home and sleep it off. 5. Make a conscious decision, deci-sion, ahead of time, as to how much you will drink. 6. Be assertive in refusing drinks and sticking with your pre-determined limit. 7. Eat food while you drink. 8. Pace your drinks. 9. Last but not least, seek professional help if you feel that you have a drinking problem or have any questions. ques-tions. The Prevention Center staff is available by calling 649-8347. Remember, if you choose to drink, you are responsible for your actions that result from this choice. Park City Area hhpedattie Chamber oft CommerceConvention and Visitors Bureau The Park City Chamber Bureau Ambassador's Committee Com-mittee is leaving town! No, they're not mad. They're on their first mission to represent repre-sent Park City on the road.. Their destination? Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for the Borderland Ambassador Clubs Convention. The "Borderland" consists of Utah, Ut-ah, Idaho, and Wyoming. This group will join together to develop better communications, communi-cations, exchange ideas, and work together to promote our region. The convention is sponsored by the Jackson "ole Area Chamber of Commerce Com-merce "Howdy Partner"' Ambassador Club, June 18, 19 and 20. A group of eleven will make up the Park City contingency, including newly new-ly elected chairman, Marial- ice Kendrick, and these committee representatives: Tom Distad, Bob DiTullio, Mary Wagner, Janette Fox, Ron Crosby, Georgene Crosby, Cros-by, Pat Campbell, Tom Hansen, Han-sen, Tina Lewis, Luceen Hensen. Because the Park City Ambassador's Committee has been recently organized, the trip to Jackson is guaranteed to be a productive produc-tive and informative one. They will have the opportunity opportu-nity to both promote the Park City Area, with a Chamber Bureau slide presentation, and learn what other ambassador clubs are seeking out as goals and objectives of their group. At this time, our Chamber ttureau Ambassadors are addressing these projects: Development of a histor ical presentation tor convention conven-tion groups. Format for ribbon cutting cut-ting ceremonies. Participation as official 1 meeters and greeters for' Park City. (Their first job will be with the Society ot American Travel Writers, June 22). Development of a visible means of identity, and a catchy name for the group (all suggestions would be appreciated). Conception of a token souvenir to distribute, i.e. "skis to the city," etc. Clever ideas for promotion promo-tion of member businesses. Good luck to our Ambassadors Ambas-sadors on their inaugural trip together. We know that Park City will be well represented. rep-resented. Welcome New Chamber BUREAU Members. The 1982 Chamber Bureau Bur-eau Membership Directory will be off the press soon! Congratulations and thanks to these new members, who submitted their '82 dues just in time! 7-11 Stores A E Design Group Utah, Inc Park City Racquet Club Tom Distad, Entertainer The Village at Silver Springs Cafe Ritz Eager and Company Brighton Walker Associates Associ-ates Park City Helicopter Service Job Service Intermountain Actors Ensemble En-semble Park City board of Realtors Park City Senior Citizens Park City Artists Association J.J. Johnson & Associates Free 15 minute computer engine analysis. Complete with 36 point (computer) printout featuring the Allen Smart Scope. Return within 30 days with printout and get 15 discount on parts and labor. By appointment please Foreign or Domestic Friday, June 18th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gas, Turbo or Injection Saturday, June 19th 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign up now for our FREE engine analysis including a complete check of your cranking, charging, ignition and fuel systems. We can electronically pinpoint those fuel and performance robbing parts. We can probably save you the price of a standard tune up on your vacation this summer. Emporium THE SHOP Anderson 4 & 5 Compark Plaza Lumber l block east of Anderson Lumber 649-1262 Hwy. 248 Get in Shape for Summer INTRODUCTORY BODY WRAP $14.84 LOSE 6" to 30" of body fat in one hour Also Specialists in Non-Surgical Face Lift and Electrolysis jlne nJ of tk bow 2052 Prospector Prospector Square Park City, Utah (801) 649-3971 By Appointment Only! For Park City Residents Only Expires June 24, 1982 |
