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Show Ah sweet snow U. S. Freestyle Team flips over snow at Sports Park. Page B-1 A record of good living 99-year-old C.B. Copley continues to educate Coalville. Page B-1 7 The Summit County Friends of Animals will host Santa Paws holiday pet photos at the Miners Hospital on Sat., Nov. 22 from 10-3 p.m. Cats only from 10-11 a.m. The $10 fee for two 5 x 7" prints is used for veterinary costs. For information, call Nancv at 649-5441. mo wrwy, rjsK ot PM SDAY hi 40 lo ajjng clouds, continilbrey r 'unny wim diftiinishinfl Winds !d by WNI Weathemews Chioo C " P TS. ervinZ Summit County since 1880 laA: Record. PARK CITY, UTAH The Tf 500;00 C0U S,UT Lflfce ciry UT , ' Ur 34101 -SDAY hi35.o.uk. Flu shots: are they for everyone? by Melissa O'Brien OF THE RECORD STAFF Recently, all Park Record staff members mem-bers were offered free influenza immunization immu-nization shots as part of the medical benefits of our employment. Our ranks were divided fairly evenly by those who did and didn't decide lo get the shot. Since I and the rest of the editorial staff have positions that allow for the minimal mini-mal amount of sick and vacation days, I decided to opt for the shot. After receiving the vaccination, I wondered exactly how that less-than-a-teaspoon of liquid could protect me from getting sick. "The first thing your readers should be clarified on is what the actual symptoms symp-toms of influenza are," said Ann Klonizos, R.N., of the Snow Creek Emergency Medical Center. Contrary to what many people think, the flu is typically not a gastrointestinal ailment, characterized by vomiting, diarrhea or nauseousness. The symptoms symp-toms of the flu most commonly include fever, achy muscles and joints, a dry cough and lethargy lasting several days, Klonizos said. The first flu vaccine, developed in the early 1970s, was specifically formulated formu-lated to fight swine influenza. But because of some of the side effects a few people suffered as a result of the vaccine, physicians began to limit the patients they recommended the flu shot to the elderly or children with a preexisting pre-existing condition that may be exacerbated exacer-bated by the flu. The flu vaccine currently developed by the Centers for Disease Control is taken from a study of the flu viruses that affected people the most severely the season before. The vaccine is a combination of three strains two type-A influenza strains and one type-B influenza strain. These non-infectious, inactivated strains are cultured, or grown, in chicken eggs and then converted con-verted to a vaccine. When the vaccine is injected into a person, their immune system builds antibodies to resist those strains of the flu. Klonizos said that health professionals profession-als still recommend the flu shot to people peo-ple over 65 and those with existing health disorders, but have been told to not necessarily encourage, but not discourage, dis-courage, all others from receiving the shot. Last year the Centers for Disease Control determined that receiving the flu shot on a regular, annual basis can generally improve the strength and health of a person's entire immune system. sys-tem. "But just because you get a flu shot doesn't mean you won't get the flu," Klonizos said. There obviously is the possibility of being exposed to an influenza strain not included in the combination of the flu shot you've received. A flu vaccine is typically about 70 to 90 percent effective effec-tive in healthy people under the age of 65, and about 50 to 60 percent effective in preventing pneumonia (and consequently conse-quently hospitalization) for people over 65 and those with a preexisting respiratory respira-tory condition. Those who receive the flu shot can expect the possibility of mild flu symptoms symp-toms for about 24 hours after they receive the shot. Doctors and nurses typically recommend patients take ibuprofen after they receive the flu shot. People who should not receive the flu shot are: those allergic to eggs, chicken chick-en feathers or chicken; women who are pregnant; and those who are HIV positive. posi-tive. Also, people on prescription drugs for asthma or blood thinners should consult their physician first. mmauMU Foundation fundraiser On Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6 - 9 p.m., 350 Main Seafood and Oyster Bar will host a fund raiser for the U.S. Ski Team Foundation. Tickets are $50 per person and include hot and cold appetizers, beer, wine, a silent auction and the opportunity to rub elbows with some of the finest skiers in the U.S. "We wanted to participate in an event that would not only benefit the U.S. Ski Team, but serve as a kick-off to winter as well," said Tim Ward, general manager of 350 Main Seafood and Oyster Bar. Please RSVP by 5 p.m. today to the U.S. Ski Team Foundation at 647-2031. Park City The World Cup festivities kick off Thursday at the PCMR's CB's Run at 10 Recent weather secured by Dave Fields OF THE RECORD STAFF Hosting ski races is nerve-wracking business. busi-ness. It wasn't until a particularly cold Sunday, Nov. 9 that race organizers felt they could give the go-ahead for the 1997 Chevy Truck School district by Christy Call OF THE RECORD STAFF Over the last five years, Park City School District taxpayers authorized bonds for three district construction projects in the amount of $30,727,042. To date the cost to the district is in the amount of $34,317,181. This means the school district must tap into reserve funds to cover the remaining $3,590,139. Still the costs are expected to climb because only one of the three projects is completed. Mike Andrews, the Director of Buildings and Grounds for Park City School District, recently refuted claims that the district was Couple may PC offers no guarantees to renters past June lease by Jay Hamburger OF THE RECORD STAFF Woodside Avenue, a testament to the charm of Park City's Old Town, sits just a few blocks from the city's busy Main Street. It's only a short walk from Woodside to the many amenities, from restaurants to shopping, shop-ping, that Main Street offers. Woodside is unquestionably a street that has its draw, which is why David and Rachael Bertinelli decided to rent a small house on the 1300 block of the narrow street. But the house the Bertinellis now occupy is not just any Old Town structure. It is, in fact, part of the property owned for years by Burnis Watts but recently sold to the Park City Municipal Corporation. With the city set to take over the property during the first week of December, the Bertinellis are left wondering if they will be forced out of the residence they have grown so fond of when their lease expires in June. "We like living in Old Town," says David, a photographer employed by Browning Final 1-80 meeting set Two public involvement meetings to unveil the draft final corridor alternatives for UDOT's 1-80 Major Investment Study are set for today and tomorrow. The MIS outlines options for overhauling 1-80 from the mouth of Parleys Canyon to State Street in Salt Lake City. The scheduled meeting are: - Today: Highland High School, 2166 S. 1700East,4-8p.m. - Tomorrow: South Salt Lake City Hall, 220 E. Morris Ave (2430 South), 3 - 7 p.m. For more information, call (801) 323-0887, 323-0887, or visit the 1-80 Website at www.i80mis.com. readies for mimm una, the race that almost wasn't America's Opening Cafe de Colombia Ski World Cup. "Sunday night was a big night," said America's Opening Chairperson Karen Korfanta. "Friday, Nov. 7, Saturday Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9 we had a big question mark." Sunday's cold temperatures were fol responds to ballooning construction costs significantly overbudget on several of its construction projects. "The claim is we are building Cadillac facilities," said Andrews. "I like to refer to this building as the 'plain vanilla building,'" he said, in reference refer-ence to the new school district administrative administra-tive office, on Kearns Boulevard. To date, the cost for the office totals $1,362,579. against a bonded amount of $600,000. While the district has exceeded the bond amount on every recent project, including Ecker Hill Middle School, the Park City High School and the district office, the district dis-trict has received sizable contributions from two other agencies, the Park City Performing Arts Foundation and the have to leave home on Watts property Arms in Morgan, Utah, 50 miles north of Park City, who grew up in Southern California. "It's got a lot of character." The Bertinellis have rented their 700-square-foot home from Watts since August of 1995 for $650 per month, a rent that is quite reasonable for being so close to Main Street. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom house has become such a part of their lives that Rachael says they do not want to leave it. "We don't want to move. We really don't," Rachael said. Rachael's affinity for their home is especially espe-cially strong because she was the one who spotted it several years ago. "I was just walking down the street and there was this For-Rent sign and I said "Gosh, I'd like to live there.'" she said. Rachael, who moved to Park City in 1991 after leaving her hometown of Manchester. England, works at Bedlam Design Group, a Main Street architecture firm. Her commute to work from their home consists of a walk of only a few minutes, which is one of the reasons she would like to slay in the house. The house also holds fond memories for Please see City may evict, A-2 Reading marathon The annual Reading Marathon at the Park City Library, which will run through Dec. 4. kicks off at the library on Friday, Nov. 21, from 7-9 p.m. Parents and children chil-dren are invited to dress comfortably and bring along pillows and blankets to enjoy an evening of reading, snacks and activities. activi-ties. Kids can pick up entry forms the night of Nov. 21 or Saturday. Nov. 22. Participants will be invited for breakfast and storytelling with Marc Brown's Arthur the Aardvark on Saturday, Jan. 10. For more information, call the Park City Library at 645-5140. World Cup a.m. with the men's giant slalom race. lowed by several days of prime snow-making weather and the race was on. Before Sunday, however, Korfanta had put a hold on all preparations printing, embroidering, embroider-ing, etc. "The cold weather was perfect for us," a busy Korfanta said Tuesday morning as she put on her ski boots for a day of race hill preparation. "That's what we needed and that's what we got." Snyderville Basin Recreation Department and has drawn from its reserve funds to help make up the difference, according to Burke Jolley the school district's Business Administrator. When asked if the district might seek other bonds to finance the unexpected costs, Jolley said another bond election would not be necessary. Jolley said the majority of costs over initial projections resulted from change orders, which, "We always budgeted for. We have reserved contingencies." Andrews expressed a similar sentiment. "We are still within the original budget when you consider the contingency allowances." It wk: PL jay HAMBURGERRflRK RECORD David and Rachel Bertinelli have rented a house from Burnis Watts for over two years, but with Park City's purchase of the Watts property, the Bertinellis might have to leave their home on Woodside once their current lease expires in June. Agendas , Business Classifieds Columns Crossword Editorial Education Letters to the Editor A-7 A-19 B-11 A-1 3 B-8 A-1 5 A-22 A-1 5 festivities wmmm mm SCOTT SINEPARK RECORD For a complete schedule see page A-2. With the recent cold temperatures, the race department and new grooming machines have created one of the best race hills on record at Park City Mountain Resort, said Korfanta. The sides of the course have more snow than usual about two feet and the rest of the course is covered cov-ered with five feet of mostly man-made Please scg World Cup, A-2 Park City School Superintendent Nancy DeFord commented on the matter by stating, stat-ing, "Yes. the total is more than the bonded amount but the changes were either conscious con-scious decisions or matters of necessity." By "changes" Deford and Jolley are referring to change orders which were made after plan approval, while the projects were under construction. Change orders are typically typ-ically expensive because they impact the flow of a construction project. The Park City High School numbers The majority of change orders at the high school refer to modifications of the Please see Overruns, A-2 -it3 "t" 11 fca. tin a nv W ?V . vj J - 23 Art for all reasons and seasons David Montanaro opens at the Flat Rabbet Gallery. 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