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Show !i! it il ? : auiat Wednesday, July 3, 1974 1 Page 3 LETTERS TO THE EBIT OR Dear Editor: ParkCitj June 28, Coalition Last week the Park Record contained some rather unusual reporting in its lead story about the local political situation. I was reportedly contacted by Mary Lehmer over the Special Edition put out by the Coalition, since I had claimed" to be its editor. I was then quoted as to my reply. What seems incredibly strange is ' . that Mrs. Lehmer or the Park Record reporter who wrote the story must be clairvoyant, since I havent talked to either of them for months. Im flattered that what I say is so important that they need to manufacture it and quote me, no less! For the record, I am not the editor of the Coalition, nor do I claim to be, nor do I participate in its creation or production in any way. It would have been quite simple had the Record or Mrs. Lehmer chosen to do their homework to find out who the actual editor is. Just read the Coalition or call its office! Their number is in the phone book. I have long been an admirer of Mrs. Lehmer, yet Im extremely disappointed in her behavior and actions in recent months. To claim that 319 signatures on a petition to question her legal status as a resident is a meager display of support for such a measure is absurd. Only the Mayor and Councilman Wilking received more votes in the last election. The other councilmen were elected on less! To claim that people thought the petition was a little league. petition is equally ridiculous . Obviously those who signed and were confronted later by Mrs. Lehmer gave her such an answer only in fear of reprisal. TO claim that the Coalition was unfair to her in its Special Edition by not giving her a chance to tell her side of the story is bunk. Had she been home in Deer Valley where she claims to live during the two day period Coalition reporters were searching for her, she would have had her chance. On other matters Mrs. Lehmer has been equally careless in her May I comment on Mrs. Lehmers letter to the editor concerning the Great Petition and the vast number of friends who support her? There is another element of our citizenry or perhaps simply an element of her friends who prefer to remain nameless. Having knocked on a good many doors circulating the Great Petition in the older part of town, I would like Mrs. Lehmer to know that I ran into a great number of reluctant citizens who voiced agreement that Mrs. Lehmer should be out for various reasons including (in fact if not legally provable). These longtime and lifetime residents wished us well in our effort to have Mrs. Lehmers residency disputed and most of them were eager to express their personal opinions on other matters concerning Mrs. Lehmer. BUT, none of tiiese sincere and interested people would sign the petition because, they were: non-residen- will) do to me. Mrs. Lehmer has overestimated her popularity and has counted those who fear her in with those who follow her. Undeniably, she has many loyal friends who will tout her Perhaps achievements. However, I think it is frightening that the constituency, or opposition, of any elected representative can feel so threatened by that officials power or desire to retaliate for the mere signing of a petition. It would seem Mrs. Lehmer has too much power to continue to sit on the Council when a number of Park City residents fear her possible vindictive actions against than if they dare to stand up and be counted. A f ( 1 !' Neo-Baroqu- Second Empire, or American Queen Anne for the most part (see Lost America, Vd.I). Somewhat of a contradiction? One of many Id say, particularly when applied to a town whose remaining buildings represent the style of a 1930s union carpenter who specialized in Addons. A town whose motif resembles (me of A1 Capps dreams of Dogpatch, and whose season is highlighted by the annual collapse of some Historic shed, usually on Main Street. Whence cometh this Victorian vision? What happened to the vacant lots, derelict buildings, and general decay prevalent in this picturesque collection of clapboard shacks around various mine dumps. Why is it that all you ever seem to object to is ANYTHING built by GPCC? How come you are in favor of TRADITIONAL SUNRISE SALUTE tearing down the ONLY truly historic building in town? The only erne with a true cause, a tradition, representative of American workers, representative of Labor during Labors most crucial time? How come you dont care for the Miners Hospital? Perhaps its because Dr. Orris is a friend of yours, and y would like to put up condos virtually in the Resorts parking lot? That would be embarrassing to GPCC, wouldnt it? You implied that hatred was beneath you, and would have me believe that the milk of human high-densit- MAIN STREET 10 AM. Joan Peterson Seman GAMES, CONTESTS, RACES FOR ALL AGES COMMUNITY EDUCATION - PRIZES FOLLOWING THE PARADE Are You interested in learning to Drive? Classes are now in the making for drivers training, shop, crafts, sewing & pottery. For more Hot Dogs, Soft Drinks & Cake on sale at the Park during information call Nan McPolin LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES 727000 RUGBY GAME 3:30pm GThank The following were most kind in their donations to the P.C. Rugby Team for liquid refreshments for the long het trip to Lake Tahoe: The Cozy, The Club, the Ciaimjumper, the Alamo, Rosies Deli, Utah Coal and Lumber, Ernie Scow, Days A&G Market, Mother Lode, Sirloin Saloon, Mt. Air Market, White Mu! Conoco Station, TMi, the Eating Establishment, Mountain Realty. A thanks to a!l of you! After the game on July .ih, there vviii be a cheep mlnre. pnd 3 I Come on, Mary. Youve told us so much already, tell us more! You gave us the Gospel According to Lehmer concerning Mansard and related matters, and admonished us to maintain Victorian concepts of arHow come? chitecture. on Mansard roofs Variations were common in Victorian buildings, but precious few Victorian buildings were ever built out West, except by the very rich, e, and then the styles were Sincerely, Jan I). Peterson I cy ...afraid of what she can (or County Water Users Association. And to claim that she personally contacted 'me is stretching the truth and she knows it. It is clearly apparent that the time has come to question every statement and every motive of Mrs. Lehmer. How much fantasy has she turned into facts through practiced legal jargon? I, like the other 319 signatures on The Great Petition", question Mrs. Lehmers credibility and her intentions. She so violently opposes the Resort, yet she herself owns a potential resort. If pending legal action does not dictate her next move, her conscience should. s Dear Editor: Dear Editor: statements. To claim that the Theriot Springs water rightfully belongs to Park City is sheer nonsense. Simply ask the Weber ST 1974 The Park City Coalition Park City, Utah 84060 h. DANCING AT MEMORIAL MALI 9 PM. to j ? MIDNIGHT FOR ALL AGES |