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Show m THE PARK RECORD WED/THURS/FRI, DECEMBER 8-10, 2004 Viewpoints. EDITORIAL A TOAST TO THE GOOb OLD DAYS WHEN $39K COULD BUY VOU A COUNTY COMMISSIONER AND EVEN A STATE SENATOR OR TWO! The girls are worth their weight in gold orgive us if we are preaching to the converted (and we probably are) but F this week there will be an important summit in Park City and we want to be sure the world gets the message. International Olympic Committee member and former Olympic medallist Anita DeFrantz is paying a visit to the Utah Olympic Park on Friday to meet members of Women's Ski Jumping USA and to hear firsthand their plea to become Olympians. Women's ski jumping has yet to become a sanctioned Olympic sport - the only Winter Olympic discipline that still showcases male athletes while excluding their female counterparts. As a pioneer in women's Olympic sports herself, DeFrantz is a big fan of this spunky group of soaring athletes who have captured Park City's heart and she is coming to town to help brainstorm a strategy to make sure these leaping ladies have a shot at the medals during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. While Vancouver might seem like long way off, members of Women's Ski Jumping USA are keenly aware that their Olympic fate will be sealed by an IOC vote in 2006. Meanwhile, most of the skiing world's attention is focused on the 2006 Turin Olympics and the women are having a hard time keeping their plight on the front burner - at home let alone across the pond. Nevertheless, adding a new Olympic category is a long and complicated process and they need support NOW. A-17 The young athletes of the American squad have already proven their worthiness. Last year, they outflew the Europeans, winning the Ladies Grand Prix and putting two proud Parkites among the top four women ski jumpers in the world. And just last month, they proved their mettle in another important arena - fundraising. They managed to round up $50,000, enough to pay for this winter's entire competition budget. The effort shows they understand the fiscal responsibilities as well as the athletic demands of reaching the elite level of their sport. So, you might ask, if they aren't looking for dollars, why is it so important to miss a powder day and hunker around a boardroom table all day? Because Women's Ski Jumping USA first needs FIS (the International Ski Federation and grand poobah of everything related to ski racing). And to convince FIS, they need the full support of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association -- a commitment USSA has been somewhat reluctant to make. Apparently the USSA is worried about wrapping its already tight budget around another set of athletes before going into Turin. OK, that's understandable. But the girls' latest demonstration of their fundraising prowess should help set those fears to rest. And, face it, if it's medals USSA is after, this group of American ski jumpers is all but guaranteed to contribute to the bottom line. JOHN LETTERS TO THE EDITOR changes. The only affect of school redistricting and busing that wasn't mentioned is that the sky is falling. But I am sure that was just an oversight. The reported discussion appeared to Editor: be all about parents, who appear to I was horrified to learn of the dangers lost sight of the purpose of schools of busing school children in Mike and have and redrawing boundaries. The Tami Dawson's editorial and in the arti- issue here is ourschool children and their educle on elementary school redistricting. I cation. To provide the best educational had no idea that busing caused such con- learning environment using existing gestion, was such a threat to others and infrastructure, children need to be redisis a hazard to our children and that par- tributed between the schools. If some ents, driving Suburbans yakking on cells the Upper Pinebrook parents wanted of to phone, are a much safer form of trans- think outside the box and pony up the portation. cash for a new school and its operation In my youth I rode the bus to school and maintenance, they should have spoevery day. It is amazing that I survived. ken up a while ago. My daughter rides the bus to Jeremy The time for emotional tantrums is Ranch Elementary daily. I had no idea over. Parents, please put yourselves in a that I was such a negligent parent by lettime out. When you have calmed down, ting her do so. let's focus on the education of our chilI was also startled to learn that our dren rather than what is most conveneighborhoods were so fragile that the nient for us. The school board has a difmere proposal of changing school ficult decision to make that will affect boundaries was fracturing them and res- many of us. They have an objective set idents were uncomfortable and cutoff of criteria of how many students should from one another. I was amazed to learn be in each school and other issues upon that our schools were going to be in dire which to make their decision. It is time straights for funding as my property val- to let them do their job. ues plummet because of boundary My daughter could be bused to School boundary debate GUEST EDITORIAL Food or medicine... a choice for too many, too often By MIKE ANDREWS Chairman, Board of Directors The Peoples Health Clinic Since early 2000, The People's Health Clinic has extended medical assistance to meet the needs of those without health insurance in Summit and Wasatch counties for almost 6,000 patient visits. The importance of the clinic's work was never more in evidence than last week. A patient who came to the clinic was referred to one of our many cooperating specialists who provide free care for those with medical problems. He was diagnosed with a severe bacterial infection. He returned to the clinic with his prescription saying that he could not afford the cost of the antibiotic prescribed for a 30-day period at a cost of $15 per pill - $450 for the month. Could we help? Did we have any medicines? He couldn't afford to fill the prescription. This time we were lucky. From another one of the many supporters of the clinic -- a pharmaceutical company - we had obtained donations of antibiotics, which could be substituted for the prescribed medicine with the physician's approval. He did not have to choose between food or rent and his needed medication. Unusual, you say. Unfortunately, it is a story we hear all too often. But the reality is that The People's Health Ciinic is in many cases the place where those without health insurance and/or limited financial resources finally come for help for their child, a spouse, themselves or their unborn. Often it is a visit long delayed, which has now resulted in a more serious illness or condition. If the clinic was not available, the only alternative would be a visit to the emergency room at Heber Hospital or one in Salt Lake. This alternative is two to three times more expensive and ultimately is paid for by those with insurance in the form of higher rates or by the taxpayers. Open to AH Without Insurance The People's Health Clinic is located in the trendy Iron Horse Park Complex behind the "Right Angle Framing" shop and "Windy Ridge" restaurant and is open to all without medical insurance. We ask our patients for a $10 donation or whatever they can afford, more or less, and no one is ever turned away because they can't afford the donation. The clinic operates from 6 to 9 p.m. (or when all have been seen) each night. Volunteers ~ Our Key To Success We are staffed by a wonderful corps of medical volunteers - doctors, R.N.s, P.A.s, nurse practitioners, midwives - who donate their time and expertise. Large numbers of your fellow residents volunteer clerical assistance, serve as translators and help out at our family practice clinic on Monday night and at the Pre-natal/obstetrical clinic on Wednesdays. We Need Your Support All of the residents in Summit and Wasatch counties recently received a mailed report of our work, along with a request for your financial support. Tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Yarrow Hotel, we will hold a special "Recognition Reception" for community residents. You are all invited to come and learn about the work of the clinic, meet our supporters and volunteers, share some holiday cheer with your neighbors and friends and, hopefully, support the work of the clinic with your financial donation. The reception is being made possible in part through the generosity of Frontier Bank, The Grub Steak Restaurant and The Yarrow Hotel as well as the Motherlode Canyon Band and Cole Sport. If you can't join us, look through that stack of mail on the table and find our envelope in which you can send your donation. Or, drop your contribution in your envelope and mail to The People's Health Clinic, P.O. Box 982342, Park City, Utah 84098. To the many who have already sent their contributions, we offer our grateful thanks on behalf of the patients. But our biggest "thanks" go out to the many volunteers, both medical professionals and all the others, whose caring support has made The People's Health Clinic possible. And please remember, if you need medical assistance and are uninsured, The People's Health Clinic will do whatever it can to assist you in caring for yourself or your loved ones. And if you would like to volunteer, call our office administrator, Kody Smith, at 615-7822. In this season of joy and giving, our greatest prayer and gift would be that some day soon, this great country find a way to provide for the medical needs of all and we would no longer be needed! Visit The Park Record website at zvzvw.parkrecord.com Parley's Park under the proposed new boundaries. Yes, it will be inconvenient for ME to drive past Jeremy Ranch to pick her up or visit her teacher. However, as a result of the new school boundaries the educational learning environment will improve for her and for all the students at Jeremy Ranch. That is what is important. David Susong Park City Medieval adventure Editor: Thanks to The Park Record, and especially photographer Scott Sine, for coming to The Colby School and spending time learning about the Middle Ages. We spent over a month researching to re-create a day in the medieval (frmes. We became experts in various aspects of medieval life: music, art, cookery, combat and herbal medicine. We felt supported when someone from The Park Record came and encouraged us through our medieval experiences. The seventh and eighth graders are very grateful to Scott Sine for taking time out of his day to see how we celebrate learning by sharing what we've learned with our Colby communityWe were so excited when we saw half of a page in the newspaper dedicated to our "Medieval Festival." We hope to see you next time! Sincerely, Sloan Urry, Jessica Bird, Bryan King, Hunter Shotwell, Jade Enright, Rose Dawson, Lauren Stout, Saara Richard and Chris Viar Seventh and eighth grade, The Colby School Support for recycling Editor: Since December of 2000, the Raymond Family Foundation has been the largest private contributor to Recycle Utah. Through their continuing and very generous support in 2004, the recycling center has been able to substantially expand its conservation efforts in Summit County. The foundation has directed us to use their gift for both the Recycle Utah plastics program and for educational with the recent reelection of President Bush, it is fitting to examine the role the United States can and should play in addressing this epidemic both here and abroad. The face of AIDS in this century is a woman's face. In 2003, President Bush announced his emergency plan to tackle this deadly disease. The implementation of the Global AIDS Initiative does little to address the realities women confront around the world. I hope over the nn\t four years our legislative representatives will work for a real AIDS policy that meets the needs of women. Sincerely, Meghan O'Neal Salt Lake City Get the media involved Editor: - Problematic elections have been all over the news lately. What I find strange is that the most problematic election, our own, has been ignored. I want to know what is going on with the recount efforts in various states: Why are there grounds for recounts? Who is initiating them? Why isn't the leadership of the Democratic Party getting more involved? I'm reading a lot about hearings on the Ohio recount that will be held this Wednesday, Dec. 8 in Washington, D.C. If this issue is important enough to gain the attention of the House Minority Judiciary Committee, and to result in an ad hoc hearing in the Rayburn building, it is important enough to get media coverage. You can find the press release at: www. house. gov/judiciary_demr>orats/oh votinghrgadvisoryl2304.pdf We seem to be at a critical moment in American history. You have the opportunity to document that moment, to inform the rest of us about what is happening, and to educate us about what it means. I urge you to take up that challenge and turn the critical eye so iccently aimed at the Ukraine toward the national elections held in THIS country. Sincerely, Clarity Sanderson Salt Lake City PARK CITY OFFICES Emergency Building Inspection Bus Information Business Licensing Cemetery Admin. 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We ask that the letters adhere to the following guidellnes:They must Include the address and telephone number of author. No letter will bo published under an assumed name. Thev must not contain llbolous material. Writers are limited to one letter every 28 days. Letters must not be longer than 350 words (guest editorials, 550 words) and should if possible, be typed. We reserve the right to edit letters if they are too long or If they contain statements we consider unnecessarily olfensive or obscene. In addition, thank you letters are limited in length with regard to businesses and event sponsors. Alternative to e-mail Editor, This letter is for those who retired from the United States Military and do not have access to, or know how to use, a computer. A National Class Action Group has implemented a "brown bag program" to draw Congressional attention towards the restoration of medical benefits we were promised if we served 20 or more dedicated years of service to our country. We were promised full medical care for ourselves and our legal dependents and full dental for us retired GIs. The brown bag program simply entails sending a torn off piece of a brown shopping bag with a short comment requesting their Congressional support. It can either be put in an envelope or mailed as a card to your senators and representatives. We feel this is a program that will grab their attention as well as hopefully draw media attention. Ron Shaw, USAF, Ret. Orem, Utah The Park Record Staff PUBLISHER Andy Bernhard Editor Nan Chalat-Noaker Staff writers Jay Hamburger Pat Parkinson Casey Basden Joe Lair Jared Whitley Aclia Waldburger Matt James Contributing writers Tom Clyde Ten Orr Jay Meehan Joan Jacobson Silvia Leavitt Linda Jager Editor's assistant Courtney Herzinger Classified advertising Inkarna Black Sheree Durastanti Office manager Holly VanDenAmeele Circulation manager Michael Duffy Accounting manager Kate Fischer Advertising director Valerie Oeming Advertising sales Wendy Halliday Anne Anderson Molly Ballard Erin Donnelly Cheryn McNicol Teresa Chavez Lacy Brundy Chris Gill Annie Macdonald Editorial production Kat James Photographers Scott Sine Grayson West Production director Matt Gordon Production Kristi Ruppert Scott Schlenker Jason Plawecki Kyle Burress Kim Vance Jon Smedley Distribution Chris Anderson Todd Kendall Sydney Thiede Cartoonist John Kilbourn Contents of the The Pork Record mt copyright © 2004. 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