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Show The Newspaper Thursday, September 9, 1982 Page A9 JU ' v"7 y4-''-V . . , , T " ' X -t A - ! A i " (In Wyoming North of Driggs, Idaho) Beautifully Wooded Building Lots Minutes to skiing, hiking & fishing. Views of Tetons. Call your P.C. Broker Developed by Mountain States Companies X 7 H Vince Desimone Jim White John Carbine Three candidates in contest for fire commission seat by Morgan Queal John Carbine, Vince Desimone and Jim White are candidates for a seat on the Board of Commissioners of the Park City Fire Protection Protec-tion District. Two of the candidates can-didates will be chosen in the Sept. 14 primary election to run in November for the seat being vacated by Robert Burns. Carbine, an architect with an office at 312 Main St., described himself as a non-political non-political candidate who is more concerned with firefighting from a preventive preven-tive standpoint. "I feel I can give input in the specialized area of reviewing new projects from a construction point of view. Park City has more restrictive restric-tive requirements in its building codes than normal, and I am interested in seeing these life safety requirements require-ments met," Carbine said. have adequate water and that the water companies maintain the fire hydrants. Firefighting readiness in outlying areas can be enhanced en-hanced by training in these areas and upgrading equipment," equip-ment," he said. "An engine can be placed immediately in the Highland Estates-Silver Creek Junction Junc-tion area by leasing available space, and we already have trained volunteers volun-teers in this area." Desimone said a separate fire department in Park City would be an expensive duplication of services and equipment, but if such a move were to be pursued, a referendum within the entire district should be held. Residents also should have a chance to vote on reorganization of the fire district into a special services ser-vices district, which would permit a tax levy of eight 4'I feel I can give input in the specialized area of reviewing new projects from a construction point view. " John Carbine of The candidate, a five-year resident of Park City and a native of Salt Lake, said he believes the city's building codes are adequate in the fire prevention area, and that the current fire commission com-mission has acted with competence. com-petence. Carbine said he is not well versed in the current political issues of the district, "but I feel reasonable people can solve problems without lawsuits and the accompanying legal fees. "Park City has been good to me, and I feel I should make a contribution in return for the quality of life I've experienced here," he said. In private practice as an architect the last 10 years, Carbine, his wife and four children live in Summit Park. Desimone, a native of Pennsylvania and active as a volunteer firefighter, termed term-ed the district a "trained, well-equipped department" which has been called the best volunteer department in the state by the Utah Fire Marshal. As a commissioner, Desimone said he would like to see increased readiness and fire prevention programs by providing part-time part-time staffing of fire stations and more rigorous training. "I would seek to ensure all water systems in the district mills rather than the four mills the district currently receives. Desimone noted that the fire district receives no tax revenue from any of the improvements im-provements that have been made in Deer Valley, "but the district is responsible for providing fire protection there." and possessions and low insurance in-surance rates," he said. Desimone said he is committed com-mitted to wise use of present tax revenues and no tax increases. in-creases. "I'm willing to give the time necessary to do the job. I have attended every fire commission meeting for the past three months-something months-something none of the other candidates has done. I'm interested in what the citizens want and can listen well," he said. A graduate of the University Univer-sity of Pittsburgh, Desimone holds a masters degree in civil engineering and planning plan-ning and is associated with Precut Timber Homes as a salesman. He and his wife, Aggie, a teacher, have been volunteer firefighters for four years and are the parents of two boys. "I believe the experience I have gained as a businessman and as a licensed licens-ed civil engineer for 20 years with local government and the public will serve me well as fire commissioner," he said. "I feel I understand the needs and concerns of all residents of the district and pledge my efforts to improving im-proving the quality of life for all of my neighbors in the city and the county." White, who is associated with Deer Valley as security superivsor, said he believes the present commission has been working diligently to improve fire protection a difficult job because of the rapid growth and the district's limited budget. "The commission has many thoughtful plans to '7 believe Deer Valley should be taxed in the same manner as the rest of the fire district and receive no special treatment. Vince Desimone The Fire District currently loses $57,650, and the school district, $497,250 each year to the Redevelopment Agency, meaning increased taxes for all taxpayers to make up these lost revenues if needed programs are to be funded, Desimone said. "I believe Deer Valley should be taxed in the same manner as the rest of the fire district and receive no special treatment." treat-ment." "I support putting increasing in-creasing emphasis on firefighting readiness and response effectiveness so residents will have personal safety, protection of home upgrade fire protection, and I would like to see that these plans, and others, are carried out." Among them, he said are plans to hire nine paid, professional firefighters to provide 24-hour first res-sponse, res-sponse, a larger fire station and additional aDDaratus at Summit Park, a fire station in the Highland-Silver Creek area, enlargement of the Park City fire station to include in-clude sleeping quarters and room for additional equipment, equip-ment, and installation of the 911 emergency telephone number for the Park City area. Also needed, he said. are Local churches join for Christian classes Three Protestant churcnes in Park City are joining forces to offer Christian education classes beginning Sunday, Sept. 12. The churches include Park City Community Church, Our Shepherd of the Mountains Moun-tains Lutheran Church, and St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Classes will be offered for ages from preschool through adult, and will be held at 9 a.m. each Sunday at the Community Church, 402 Park Ave. Trained Christian education leaders will teach the classes from a jointly adequate street signs, street maps and address systems, better record keeping, more training for emergency dispatchers and development develop-ment of an emergency disaster plan. White said he believes a separate fire department for Park City "at this time would be a mistake." A majority of the firefighters now live outside city limits. The district was formed in 1976 and has fought desperately to keep up with the rapid growth of the area. They have wisely purchased equipment as funds became available, and presently we have one of the best-equipped best-equipped volunteer fire departments in the state." White has been active as a firefighter in the department since its formation and "My chief qualification for fire commissioner is my intimate knowledge of the operations, equipment and area of the district. " Jim White The city would have to hire a full-time staff much larger than the nine-person staff planned by the district, he said. Further, the city would pay out additional funds when aid was needed from non-city fire departments. White agrees with Desimone that the voters should decide if the fire district should reorganize into in-to a special services district in order to levy eight mills instead of the current four mills. "Additional revenues, however, would speed up the implementation of the commission's com-mission's plans for improved fire protection," he said. The current commissioners, com-missioners, White believes, "have done an excellent job. currently holds the rank of captain. A Park City resident for seven years, he has worked as an emergency medical technician with the Holy Cross Park City Ambulance Am-bulance for five years. He said he has attended fire commission meetings regularly the last three years, and attended all the 1983 fire district budget meetings. "My chief qualification for fire commissioner is my intimate in-timate knowledge of the operations, equipment and area of the fire protection district," he said. "I am involved in-volved with, and deeply concerned con-cerned with, emergency services in the Park City area." Matt Alvarez for County Commissioner Matt Alvarez will work for: Best use of tax dollars to help those who pay them A more effective human services program Assurance that industrial, commercial, commer-cial, and residential development pay their own way Protection of Summit County's unique outdoors Fair representation on state and county levels for each citizen If you have concerns or questions, call Matt at home 649-8216 ' if aL &&&& ?.!?L1.'lf Park City Home Video adopted curriculum. All ages will be studying the same general material, but specifically tailored for the level of the class. For additional information, infor-mation, call Park City Community Church at 649- ' Rent Your Favorite Movie Over 350 in Stock VCR's-T.V.s Park City Home Video 649-8070 2052 Prospector Ave. Located with Summit T. V. and Prospector Spa & Pool behind the Grub Steak Restaurant OPEJV Man. thruThurs. 9:30a.m. - 7:i0p,m. 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