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Show CDnimitninninB all ffipapnon. Park Record Thursday, October 9, 1986 Page A5 Extortion from A1 a scheme, Ureg Schirf said, "that's a good question. The only thing I can figure is that he had a misconception that we had money he could extort from us. But if he would have checked check-ed with my banker, I think he would have found a different target." Reed echoes the same sentiments regarding the plan: "The only clue I have is that he's desperate and needs money, and is under the delusion delu-sion that we have some money and he can get some. He bought a condo that we (Skip Schirf and Reed) were builders of six or seven years ago." When asked about his relationship with Simpson, Reed said, "I knew him, but not very well. We saw each other at home-owners meetings and around town once in a while, but I never detected any animosity from him." r """" ' i i ,i iiMnnrnw Is Li 1 4 X . . J Ai r two.- Neal PalumDo Park City police officer Bruce Bennion escorts accused extortionist, Peter Simpson, as he leaves Wednesday bail hearing at the Marsac Building in Park City. Reed said the incident has been "a real shock. I couldn't believe it." Greg Schirf says the same thing: "It's off the wall. The whole incident is unfathomable." The Schirfs and Reed commended the Park City Police Department's handling of the incident, with Greg Schirf noting that, "they did a helluva job. I was concerned, although my first temptation was to think of the incident as a prank. But Sgt. Bennion treated it very seriously serious-ly and took the plan for what it was. I feel a lot safer now." The three men who were alleged targets of Simpson can rest easy until un-til Judge Grant comes to a decision about the bail reduction. Attorneys Savage and Christiansen each argued the risk factor Wednesday regarding Simpson if he gets out of jail. Savage said. "I don't consider him a candidate tor Might, with everything he owns in the world here, along with his family and his ties to the community." The defense attorney had earlier described Simpson as very active in the community, com-munity, being a high school booster and involved in charity work. But Christiansen argued that Simpson is a threat to the community, communi-ty, especially in light of the tape which Chrisiansen said "will show that he's a very significant and serious threat to the community, especially to the Schirf brothers and Reed." In conclusion he said the judge should "look at the rights of the victims as well as the rights of the defendant. " Still time to register September 14 is the last day voters can register by mail to vote in the general election on Nov. 4. Registrants must fill out registration registra-tion forms provided at city offices, and send them to the Summit County Clerk, P.O. Box 128, Coalaville, Utah 84017. Voters can also register at a later date, but must do so through their local registration agent in their voting district by Oct. 28, 29 or 30. Camttnmronedl fininm. . . Latch from A1 Kampus and Children's Chalet." His documentation of a "latch key problem" comes from impirical observation. He has seen children and adults in what he calls a "crisis situation," in which Social Services tries to intervene to help the relationship. rela-tionship. And although he has seen several of those situations during the past year, he doesn't see an increase, in-crease, nor does he think Park City's number of cases is above average. He does, however, note that Social Services deals mainly with the lower, working class, "because mid dle and upper-class families have other ways of handling their problems. pro-blems. They often use programs that are more expensive than coming to us, and one needs money or insurance in-surance to do that. "But I don't think our problems are that much different up here than anywhere else," said Wheeler. "I think a lot of people here watch out for their neighbor's kids when they're home alone." Holt doesn't agree. "The difference dif-ference I see here is that because of Park City's transient population, there is usually no extended family. Students don't have relatives to go to after school, so they're often alone." Klismith says the issue should be a concern of the community, but adds, "I don't know if it's any different here than any other place." And on a different aspect of the situation, Pollard adds, "I don't think all 'latch key kids are at risk or in trouble, but the many that aren't in trouble have parents or community communi-ty members that know what they're doing. It's not good for children to be alone they need someone to answer to. It's a vulnerable time for kids, but it's a factor here." Holt is hoping that enough community com-munity members will join forces to bring about the development of programs pro-grams that would give parents the option to have their children be involved in-volved in recreation or work activities ac-tivities during times when they cannot can-not be supervised. "I think parents should work at getting a facility or a program developed so that kids don't have to be unsupervised if their parents don't want them to be. It simply gets down to the question, 'Would you rather have your kids darn:; da-rn:; something in a supervised environment, en-vironment, or at home alone?'" Party boosts Historical Society's membership If there was a criticism, it was that the tickets ran out too soon. The Park City Historical Society's annual membership party and fundraiser fun-draiser attracted about 150 people Sunday, an increase of about 50 percent per-cent over the previous year. Raye Ringholz, outgoing president of the society, noted that the membership is now at an all-time high. "The main thing I want to bring out is that everyone that came to the party is now a member," she said. "We have a really viable membership member-ship and that's what excited me the most about it." Incl iding those who attended Sunday's Sun-day's fundraiser, the Park City Historical Society now has about 175 members. Letters are also being sent out to others whose memberships member-ships have expired. The event began with wine and dinner at Spike's Grill at the Main Street Mall, then moved across the street to the Egyptian Theatre for a performance of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." Both the dinner din-ner and the play drew raves from society members. According to Treasurer Bonnie Peretti, more than $1,000 was raised for society projects. The event marked Ringholz's final official function as president of the society. She served three consecutive con-secutive one-year terms. Lynn Anderson, the new president, presented her with a framed glass etching of the old city hall on Main Street (which is now the home of the Park City Museum). The etching is the work of Park City artist, Pete Park. Ringholz observed that, after running run-ning hot and cold for several years, the society seems to be on a firm footing. "I don't think it's going to be dependent on who's president now," she said. "I think we're a continuing organization now, and I think we have the support of the community." Anderson will conduct her first meeting as president next week. She said she plans to ask the new board to discuss possible projects for the upcoming year, with an emphasis on those utilizing the society member ship. "I would like to involve the society members more, on projects and committees," she said. Topics are expected to include a new exhibit for the Park City Museum and a fence for the Glen-wood Glen-wood Cemetery. In a related matter, about 40 volunteers from Brigham Young University will be in Park City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to help clean up the Glenwood Cemetery. Bob Anderson, president of the Glenwood Glen-wood Cemetery Association, said Park City Mayor Hal Taylor has offered of-fered the use of city equipment to help haul away brush and other debris. 1 0 1 (otcmwal and at Stag Lodge Deer Valley High above Park City Chef PbilHpe is ; continuing to change his menu every week as be has done for the past five years. This tradition ensures the freshest of ingredients and the ultimate in creativity. Come vim the beautiful fall scenery while enjoying the finest in traditional and innovative cuisines. , Reservations requested please. Open from 6 to 9 p.m. - $200 Royal Street East of Silver Lake Lodge 649-242J Visa. nd KJastercatd accepted. Boy, 1.0, accosted near Adolph's A 10-year-old boy was accosted the evening of Oct. 1 in the vicinity of Adolph's restaurant parking lot while he was walking home alone, according to the Park City Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately approx-imately 7:30 p.m., and the boy escaped unharmed after giving the assailant about $2 in quarters, although the boy claimed the man threatened him with a knife. According to the youth's mother, who, along with her son wish to remain re-main anonymous, the boy had been waiting for a city bus at about 6:45 that evening, and finally realized bus service had in fact stopped that very day. (The city discontinued discon-tinued bus service the beginning of the month due to budget cuts, and it will not resume until ski season.) He then decided to walk home, and as he cut across Adolph's parking lot he saw the man. When he went behind the restaurant, near the pro shop, the man came up behind him, according to the boy's mother, and said, "I have a knife, give me your money." The boy told his mother that the weapon looked like a jack knife, although he didn't see a blade, only a handle, at which time he gave the man his eight quarters and fled on foot. The mother was candid about the case, saying, "I want people to know about this, because I want parents to realize that this happened to a Park City child and it can happen to anyone." The case is presently under investigation in-vestigation by the Park City Police Department, according to Lt. Lloyd Evans. Winter welcome to aid ski team Jans Winter Welcome, the annual benefit for the Park City Ski Team, will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Ramada Hotel in Park City. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., guests will have a chance to meet many of Utah's past skiing greats, such as Alf Engen, former national champion cham-pion and five time world ski jumping record holder. Jans Winter Welcome will also include in-clude a trade show and fashion show that highlights both the old and the new in ski gear, plus dinner, cocktails and a program paying tribute to Utah's skiing legends. A live and silent auction featuring vacations, art pieces and ski merchandise mer-chandise will follow. Tickets may be purchased at all Jans stores or at the door, but reservations reser-vations are strongly recommended. For more information call 649-1020. Mm Pamper Yourself V coalition hair t co. Introductory Oder 15 Discount Through Nov. 15, 1986 Fashion Coalition Bldg. 613 Main Street, Suite 202 Park City. 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