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Show V-i •-*. -i - : $••_£ THE PARK RECORD TUES/WED/THURS, DECEMBER 28-30, 2004 Viewpoints. A-15 EDITORIAL WELL/THANKS TO GASPAR'5 DECISION TO GO THROUGH KIMBALL JUNCTION, WERE OVER THREE DAYS LATE! Sheriffs deputies and Park City police should deploy different strength arsenals he fact that a law enforcement officer is packing major heat doesn't necessarily make us feel safer. A more accurate measure of effective law enforcement is whether the leadership understands a specific community's needs and equips officers with the appropriate tools to meet those needs. In Park City and Summit County, those needs are very different and the weapons lawmen carry should, and do, reflect those differences. According to Summit County Sheriff Dave Edmunds, his deputies carry multiple weapons on a regular basis. By contrast. Park City Police officers are issued only one pistol, though they can sign out heavier weapons as needed. Recently, though, the discrepancy in armament became an issue in comparing the two departments, with some police officers complaining that they are not as well armed as their county counterparts. But those complaints ring hollow in light of the police department's history of only rarely discharging the weapons they do carry. According to Police Chief Lloyd Evans, in his memory, officers have fired at a suspect only once in almost 25 years. In our view, that represents a laudable display of law enforcement restraint - one this newspaper enthusiastically applauds. \n defense of their larger arsenals, Edmunds points out thai deputies patrolling the east side of the county are more likely to encounter armed suspects, such as hunters. The fad that their coverage area includes an Interstate corridor also increases a deputy's chance of having lo deal T with armed felons. In the meantime. Park City patrollers are more likely to be dealing with situations (like inebriated tourists or property disputes) in which finesse is much more useful than firepower. If, however, Park City officers on thw whole feel that they are at a disadvantage and their safety is compromised by the lack of weaponry, that issue must be addressed. Former Sheriff Fred Eley and former Police Chief Frank Bell are probably the ones responsible for pointing their respective departments in different directions. Their successors have adopted the same policies and have found that they can complement one another. Under Evans, Park City has chosen to invest more effort in community policing and proactive interaction with the community than in newly painted vehicles and bigger weapons. And in light of the department's almost nonexistent need for their guns, it seems to be working well. Edmunds, on the other hand, has taken an aggressive stance in making the sheriffs office more visible. For instance, he had his deputies' fleet repainted, he revamped the patrol system and strengthened the department's special force teams. In a department that had not seen new leadership for two decades, those changes were overdue. Instead of trying to determine which style is better, area residents should be grateful for having both types of protection and they should reward the two agencies for working together when necessary. JOHN KILBOURN/PARK RECORD LETTERS TO THE EDITOR An officer and a gentleman Editor: McDonald passed away recently, a loss that everyone in Heber and Park City will feel for years to come. For those of you who knew him as my wife and I did. that loss will be felt for the rest of our lives. For those of you who did not, Russ was the pilot of the P-51 you would see flying overhead on those blue-sky days winter and summer. The unmistakable sound of the air rushing through the intake would immediately turn your head upward lo see this magnificent airplane and you could not help but imagine yourself in the cockpit. Mow many times have your met someone from out of town, only to have them ask you, "Who flies the Mustang I see flying over Deer Valley?" Russ was one of the most genuine men 1 have ever had the pleasure to know. I met him n^v very first day I started flying. Like many others who would obtain their license white flyingf'out of Heber, Russ rewarded me with a ride in the Mustang. It was an experience I will never forget. I only knew Russ for a very short four years but in that time I came to respect the man who was a living legend in the valley, having an airport named after him while he was alive. When I think of Russ, the very first thing that comes to mind is that when I knew he was oul on the ramp, my take offs were always better and my landings on the numbers. You never wanted to RLISS embarrass yourself by being less than perfect when Russ was out on the ramp. He made me a better pilot just by his mere presence. That is something I will never forget. To me he will always be there on hangar row, watching and smiling, always the salute when I passed by, God speed, Russ. greet members as they enter the facility (and also in the restrooms), having replaced the drab formal white walls. New equipment has been added. A total of no less than 25 classes now are available free to its membership. As most members of health fitness clubs are aware, choices of classes play a significant role in the individual's decision-making process as to which gym he joins. Dennis Wilkinson Literally, there is a class that would Park City appeal to everyone, including the beginner, the advanced, the senior, the adventurer and the spiritual-minded. Patrice majored in dance, her first love, but her lifetime ambition was to own and run a fitness center. Besides being a carDear Members: As the year 2004 draws to a close, it is ing busy health fitness private instructor, my understanding that the Rotary Club she already has brought to Quantum invites nominations for "Citizen of the Fitness management, organizational and Year" and "Professional Citizen (or creative skills. After seeing the movie entrepreneur) of the Year." There seems "What the Bleep Do We Know?" she to be some difference in opinion regard- dreamed up the name of Quantum ing just when the selections are made and Fitness. It was she who selected the new indoor paint colors. She selected the new announced. classes and recruited the additional staff. I believe I speak for the entire mem- tSbgi also, believes in.J3eing_,a_ hands-on bership of the "Quantum Fitness" center • manager and regularly meets members at in Kimbail Junction, when I respectfully the reception desk. offer in nomination the name of Ms. During the summer on Saturday mornPatrice Martin, part owner and manager of the facility, for Entrepreneur of 2004. ings, she can be found at City Park, When its predecessor. Body Tech. dressed in fatigues, barking out orders to entered into bankruptcy late this year, it her "boot camp" ensemble, open to the was Patrice who secured the necessary public. Some may recall seeing her dance financial backing from two of her private for the Utah Jazz at halftime. Indeed the clients, Laurie and Kim Sorenson, and community should be grateful to have almost single-handedly resurrected and someone in its midst as conscientious, reshaped it into one of the top-level fit- industrious, accomplished, creative and of bubbly personality as she. She deserves ness centers in the community. selection as "Entrepreneur of 2004." Warm and cheerful citrus colors now An open letter to Rotary Club Sincerely, Visit The Park Record website at zoioza.parkrecord.comSol Browdy Park City Teed off golfer Editor: Recently, Park City did not renew the contract of head golf pro, at Park City Golf Course, of the last 9 years, Bob Rudd. Every day residents of our great city, hear about how the City is working on acquiring open space, or working on some wonderful project or studying this or that, but,., how about taking great care with the cash cow you already have? Park City Golf Course is, without a doubt, one of Park City's gems, yet the city fires the key ingredient in its terrific success, the head pro. We have heard, that year after year, the city rapes the profits of the golf course to spend elsewhere, and also cuts the budget of the very source of the profit, the golf course. This is ridiculous. We also hear it's because there are no golfers on the council. I know it must be difficult for a city to run a golf course, but they do, so they should learn how. It is rare for any golf course to turn a profit, much less a cityowned one. Park City Golf Course has enjoyed rave reviews from locals and visitors alike for many years, thanks to its terrific staff, headed by its head pro. Bob Rudd. The course has been run like a fine private country club and players love that. Without Bob Rudd, the head pro, it ain't gonna be that way no more. Bob Rudd is and has been one of the most respected Head Pros in Utah and the Mountain West. He knows the game and how to run a golf course. Just ask his contemporaries, ask the customers, ask the Utah Golf Association (one of the best and strongest in the nation), The citizens of Park City should demand a study of this absurd action, and an explanation of the operation of Park City Golf Course. Respectfully, Dr. Ron Cohn, Park City Accessible elections Editor: The Disability Law Center (DLC) writes in response to the news that our State Elections Director, Amy Naccarato, is leaving her position as Director of Utah's Election Office. While we have been long waiting new leadership in many areas of state government, Ms. Naccarato's retirement is a great loss for the citizens and voters of Utah. Her work to ensure fair and accessible elections for all voters is unprecedented and has been heralded as a model across the country. The DLC hopes the Lieutenant Governor-Elect Herbert will continue her work to ensure people of all abilities have the opportunity to vote privately, independently and at the polling place closest to their home, as required by federal law. Sincerely, Fraser Nelson, Executive Director Disability Law Center Salt Lake City The Park Record Staff PUBLISHER Andy Bernhard Editor Nan Chalat-Noaker Staff writers Jay Hamburger Pat Parkinson Joe Lair Jared Whitley Adia Waldburger Matt James Anna Bloom Contributing writers Tom Clyde Teri 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 Deming Advertising sales Wendy Halliday Anne Anderson Molly Ballard 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 Cartoonist John Kilbourn GRAYSON VJESVPAff/C RECORD Front row, kneeling: Antonio Contreras, Anna Bloom, Mike Duffy, Holly VanDenAmeele, Jared Whitley; seated: Kat James, Valerie Deming, Nan ChalatNoaker; Middle row: Chris Gill, Theresa Chavez, Annie McDonald, Andy Bernhard, Matt Gordon, Inkarna Black, Lacey Brundy, Kristi Ruppert; Back row: Grayson West, Wendy Halliday, Jay Hamburger, Sheree Durastanti, Jon Smedley, Jason Plawecki, Kate Fischer, Matt James. Not pictured: Pat Parkinson, Joe Lair, Adia Waldburger, Courtney Herzinger, Molly Ballard, Scott Sine, Kyle Burress, Kim Vance; and from the Murray Press office: Anne Anderson, Cheryn McNicol, Scott Schlenker, Chris Anderson and Todd Kendall. Contents of die The Park Record'mt copyright © 2004, Diversified Suburban Newspaper*. All rights reserved. No portion may be reproduced in anv form without written consent of the managing editor or publisher. The Park Record (USPS 378-730) (ISSN 07459483) is published twice weekly by Diversified Suburban Newspapers. 1670 Bonanza Dr., Park City, Utah. Periodicals Postage paid at Park City. Utah. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Park Record Box 3688, Park City, Utah 84060. Entered as second class matter. May 25, 1977 at the post office in Park City, Utah 84060, under the Act of March 3, 1897. Subscription rates arc $37 inside Summit County. $70 outside Summit County, Utah. Subscriptions are transferrable; $5 cancellation fee. 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