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Show THE Page 2 PARK ii The CITV COALITION IT TAKES MONEY TO MAKE MONEY din- ner this Saturday night. The dinner serves as a fund raising vehicle to a minor degree, but it s main purpose is to draw attention to the Chamber and, hopefully, increase its membership. And Chamber membership is the subject we wish to adress here. At the present time, only 35 percent of Park Citys businesses belong to the Chamber of Commerce. The reasons for this low percentage may vary, but the basic objection seems to be the Chambers past performance. Many merchants contend they just do not get their moneys worth from a Chamber of Commerce membership. To a point, this line of reasoning is valid. The Park City Chamber of Commerce has been reorganized four times since skiing became a major industry locally. This constant state of change manifests the historic ineffectiveness of the Chamber. But it is difficult to attain group objectives when only a handful of individuals are willing to support the effort. A wait and see attitude almost insures failure whereas a lets try it and see approach could produce significant results. The Park City Chamber of Commerce is now initiating still another reorganization. A failure at this juncture could be fatal, but the prognosis is favorable. There has been an influx of energetic new merchants. With these new members augmenting the nucleus of the existing Chamber, the talent and desire should be sufficient to resurrect a functional organization. it has been the small business persons, citing cost versus benefit, who have been reluctant to join. Large-scal- e operators seem of Comoffered of the Chamber a cognizant by productive advantages merce. But it is the small business, not the Resort or the big hotels, which stands to gain the most from a rejuvenated Chamber. GPCC and the large hotel owners have the money and the organization to attract n their own trade, but the small business person does not. six Only lodges belong to the Chamber, and yet the Chamber answers lodging inquiries a year by mail and responds to an untold number of telephone and walk-i- n inquiries. The service rendered is way out of line with the support received, and the Chamber intends to remedy the situation. A new policy is being adopted. In the future, the Chamber will rpovide lodging information pertaining to members only. It is unfortunate this action has to be taken, but it is justified by the token participation on the part of lodge owners. The Chamber often acts as a spokesman for Park City business when dealing with city and state officials. It is unfortunate that an organization with only 35 percent membership represents 100 percent of the merchants, but it is a fact. This should be incentive for merchants to become a part of the Chamber and make their views known. The Chamber has ambitious plans which include a program to provide a significant boost to summer tourism and to offer increased services to Chamber members and visitors to our town. But these plans require funding and support. They will benefit all Park City merchants anad and should be endorsed, both verbally and financially, by all Park City merchants. The Chamber can be effective, but it needs funding. To get money, it needs members. Merchants who join should think of the membership fee as a business investment, not a charitable donation. It takes money to make money, and its about time local merchants finanopened their eyes and realized the potential of a broad-base. cially sound Park City Chamber of Commerce. In the past, out-of-tow- 800-1,00- 0 A program for creative play and learning is being held at the Memorial Meeting three Building. times a week, the program is geared for aged children. Director Betsy Reichen-bac- h says that children between the ages of three and five are ripe for learning pre-scho- ol social and semi-academ- ic skills. Being involved in activities which stimulate their the creative abilities, children have the opportunity to develop these skills at their own rate when they fed they are ready. On an individual basis, children can gain practice at learning to identify colors, reciting numbers and letters, and writing their names. The program has also set up a language time which invites children to develop their language skills. An have the opportunity unstructured playtime most pre-scho- aged ol to relate to other children, but also the chance to meet adults outside the family structure. Betsy has arranged a program whereby parents assist the group on a weekly basis. promotes group activities, although Betsy notes that children have a difficult time relating to groups. Still, the time will acquaint children with the basics of learning to work and play together, with an emphasis on sharing. Not only do the youngsters The program also en- courages adults in the community who have specific skills to come and share their m Public Notices c Anyone interested in teaching HARD EVERY WEEK, SO YOU I CAN KICK BACK, andor lear- EATING ESTABLISHMENT A 649-978- 6. meeting to establish a the Memorial Building on Friday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m. Come and contribute your energy. .Remember! Lodging Association meeting Monday, Dkl 9th,7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. FREE DELIVERY Sunday 10a.m.-- 6 p.m. PAPER, AND 0-- Greeting Cards Film Magazines 649-830- 0 Sgd at RsortCS2S2i SKI TOURING OUTFIT 6 lessons for $7 .50 if students 12: 45 staurant 1492 Park Avenue, Park ('ity Close to the Ski Area For Reservations Call 6499900 The Most Elegant CONTINENTAL CUISINE LIQUOR & WINE STORE ON PREMISES BANQUET & RECEPTION FACILITIES 5 p.m. -- ll p.m. Your hosts: Ali and Jennifer Manteghi Reg. $48.00 Garcia Tourboot or Bass Tourboot Reg. 39.95 Reg- - 36.95 Jofa Tonkin pole Reg. 6.95 Loipe Binding Reg. 7.95 Total values of $99.85 and $102.85 Any combination in a set for only $59.95 to ski ) have a season ski pass Next to the Gondola will be at the Resort Center 649-985- 2 for 4:45 PM 2 bus will pick up skiers pick-u- p advance skiers and any late skiers for Snyderville and Summit Park. RENTAL EQUIPMENT Rental ski equipment will be available at local ski shops in Park City. Ask for special reduced prices during this school the responprogram only. The rental of equipment will be and student sibility of parents COALITION EDITOR Dan Prescott ASSISTANT EDITOR Slave Dering GRAPHICS A DESIGN . . . Leake Bates PHOTOGRAPHY Stan 4 vary COPYEDITOR Debbie I REPORTER Joan Levy ADVERTISING MANAGER.. . Dick Slain FFICE MANAGER Kathy Decker! . at our new location on Main. . . Basketball Tram Helps of A school bus Park City High School basketball players returning from their game with Duchesne was stopped at Silver Creek Junction to unload passengers, and officers asked if anyone had seen a hitchhiker matching the suspect's description. Cory Provost and Bruce Mac- Capture Officer Eley proceeded on to the spot where the suspect was sighted. He spotted a man running into a grassy area near the Route 40 Utah Power costume jewelry and three billfolds on his person. He was taken to Coalville, and Judge James Kilby set bail at $2,000. The alleged burglar has a prior criminal record of receiving stolen property in Salt Lake County. John CleytonJ us across from S2.MI0 Bail search revealed that Manning had assorted A PUBLISHERS JtlSTHIHGS stones and semi-precio- closed station with radiator trouble. Jeff and Russell Sedgwick of Salt Lake City spotted a man lying prone on the floor of the station. Upon being discovered, the man broke through a rear door and ran into a nearby field. The Sedgwicks then drove to a rest area on Interstate 80 and notified the State Highway Patrol. Deputy Fred Eley was dispatched to take statements from the witnesses and Deputy Kay MacNaughtan was sent to the scene of the crime. Don Prescott REASONABLY PRICED RINGS gold, silver, was burglary two when discovered motorists pulled into the prehended Mr. Manning. arrive at the Resort arrives service overpass. Officer MacNaughtan and Auxiliary Deputy Virgil Bair then arrived on the scene and ap- for Snyderville and Summit Park. (Young beginners will be ready to ride this bus home.) 3:30 PM 11 bus 66 Naughtan replied that they had and provided the general location of the sighting. PM Ski bus leaves from Marsac 1:00 PM Skiers HAPPENING. Open every night BonnaTurski orSplitkein turski $15, OR for 6 lessors TRANSPORTATION The following school transportation schedule followed on Thursday ski day: WHAT'S EXPIRES THIS MONTH CROSS COUNTRY SCHOOL LESSON FEE SCHEDULE ( skiers who have not skied or ski only the bottom lifts ) 6 lessons for 57.50 (skiers who use the Gondola Bells Phillips station at Silver Creek Junction on Saturday, November 30th. Police arrested Michael Domenic Manning, age 20, of Salt Lake City and charged him with third degree burglary. Spotted OPEN DAILY ) Authorities', apprehended a suspect in the burglary of The PARK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SKI PROGRAM The Park City School District with the Park City Resort Ski School will again offer a special ski lesson program this year o all students. Arrangements have been made to continue ski lessons on ipecific Thursdays. This year, Marsac Elementary School will lismiss school on ski days at 12:45 PM for all students, regar-lles- s of whether students participate in the ski program. The isual half-da- y elementary Friday schedule will be moved to Thursday on ski lesson days only. All lessons will begin at 1:15 PM promptly at the ski school FIND OUT INSPECTION STICKER WOLFES 974-7- 5 We also have OPEN THE Junction IS NOW OPEN! 1 6 Daily Baron of Beef Dinner One cocktail Ski Fashion Show Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office or at the First Security Bank. -- p.m. Silver Creek PARK CITY FOOD COOPERATIVE will be held at Cast Bon Monday -- Saturday Burglary at tickets - $7 per person - includes: PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED Pharmacist on Duty business, bookings would still indicate that we would have a better season than last year, said Mr. Wells. At this point, however, it looks like only time-a- nd snow-- will tell. please call Becky at macrame, needlepoint, quilting, etc., CHAMBER OF COMMERCE KICK-OF- F DINNER Friday, Dec. 6th, 7 p.m. 6 more from the crew of the Brochure "Much more Treasure Mountain Inn (on Main Street) 10a.m.-- for ning assorted crafts such as knitting, OF WORKS dinner, volved the children in festivities with their peers as well as their families. Far the holiday, kids made characteristic Thanksgiving hats , ATTENTION: STAFF COALITION Wednesdays in- Thanksgiving people to wait around for an unreasonable period of time to start work, said Mr. Wells. Described as "the best group of seasonal employees weve ever had", the group stems out of an extended recruiting program which was set up this year. We expect to have some fallout, and it will be tougher to replace them than it was to hire in the first place, said Mr. Wells. "We haven't laid anyone off as opposed to not putting them to work," related Wells. As most Resort employees are paid by the hour, if they dont work there is no pay. Approximately 500 people are waiting to begin at the Resort. This year there is a 10 percent increase in employees, due to additional rental units. The number of people employed by the were told the Thanksgiving Resort will peak at 800 story, and were involved in around the first of the year. Even with no snow, some the preparation of a chicken dinner. people did take their vacation Limited field trips around in Park City. The Resort the community will have bused some of their 68 guests children visiting shops, the to Snowbird, while others past office, and restaurants. elected to remain in Park Currently, there are 24 City. Room reservations children enrolled in the were substantially ahead of creative play and learning last year with 185 units booked. Of this figure, only program. 0 units were utilized. For the whole season, Mr. Wells estimates that room bookings were about 40 percent ahead of last year at this time, while room bookings for the Thanksgiving period were 60 percent ahead. "If you completely pulled out the Thanksgiving "1975-7- 6 PARK CITY Special activities, such as last hope Agenda "Reservations THE knowledge with the children. local artist has already participated in the program. A Losses continued 15-2- d, THE GPCC Creative Play and Learning COMMETSii Park City Chamber of Commerce will host its annual kickoff Wednesday, December 1, 1374 COMM & Light o Q Tta Par CHf C04UR0M teusdee Fwtrvarj M. 174 OITTR OK 111, 1 1NC- - I lO JAl main s i hi t r |