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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, January 15-18, 2005 The Park Record A-2 Fest-ticket answers wanted 'Multiple' victims feared dead that technical problems caused the ticketing snafus during the Utah-only sales and said that the issue has been addressed. She of people left with tickets to a also revisited Sundance's comBy JAY HAMBURGER small number of the movies they mitment to Park City. Sundance spokesman Patrick Of the Record staff wanted to see. Hubley on Friday said the instiTom Heffron, who helped Less than a week after lots of tute is using a new ticketing sysorganize the ticket line last Parkites were left dismayed during the Sundance Film Festival Friday, told the elected officials tem in 2005 and, like Miller, said Utah-only ticket sales, Park that he sees Sundance organizers technical issues are to blame. He refuted allegations that City's elected officials indicated as favoring Salt Lake City resithey want information from festi- dents over Parkites. There are Sundance is favoring Salt Lake val organizers about what hap- several Sundance screening spots residents. He said people in Park City and Salt Lake could purin Salt Lake during the festival. pened. chase tickets from the same pool He alleged that Sundance On Thursday night, several set aside for Utahns. desired Parkites at the festival Parkites approached Mayor "There's no favoritism for one Dana Williams and the Park City years ago, when the event was location over another," he said. Council complaining about what not as popular as today. Heffron Hubley said 45,000 tickets to they saw as a lack of availability said he hoped the lack of tickets more than 600 screenings were when festival tickets went on sale is an aberration. to Utahns last Saturday. Destiny Grose, another available during the Utah-only Parkite who was near the front of sales weekend. The Utah-only ticket sales are Hubley, meanwhile, said held just before the rest of the the ticket line, said residents Sundance has asked some of the should be warned if there are not nation can purchase tickets to the festival. Hundreds of people that many tickets available. ticket seekers to meet with filmspent the night at the Gateway Then, she said, some people festival officials after Sundance wraps. He said Sundance wants Center on Heber Avenue to be might not wait in the line. close to the front of the line, "We have to be told ahead of feedback from the group. Still, the elected officials which normally forms at least a time so we don't invest so much desire more information. day before the sales start. time," she said. "Let's get some data out of In a 'letter to the editor1 in However, when they went to purchase tickets, many of the Wednesday's Park Record, Jill them to better explain what hapfilms were already sold out. Lots Miller, the managing director of pened," City Councilman Jim the Sundance Institute, indicated Hier said. More complaints about Sundance prompt request for a report from organizers Early settlers get proper burial * Continued from A-1 scene when the avalanche was reported to the Summit County Sheriff's Office around 1 p.m. More than 80 searchers soon began scouring the area with dogs and in helicopters. "There's a high possibility of a second slide ... this is an area where we're not supposed to have skiers and snowboarders," Edmunds said, adding that search efforts would continue as long as rescuers could stay safe. "It's getting very close to a recovery operation." With no bodies recovered Friday evening, Edmunds said searchers were speaking with roughly 10 witnesses to determine the number of people who may be buried. "It's very dangerous up there," he said. As word of the avalanche spread around the country, Edmundsfieldedcalls Friday afternoon from family members of people who had skied that day at The Canyons and hadn't checked in. Those with information about possible victims are encouraged to call (800) 828-8477. "If you go outside the boundaries of any ski resort you are on your own," Edmunds said, adding that The Canyons is not legally responsible for the area where the slide occurred. The victims, believed to be male, likely accessed that area of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest via the Ninety-nine 90 lift at The Canyons, he said. "These are people who were reckless and they may have paid with their own life ... we haven't talked to anybody that was in the slide that survived," Edmunds said around 5 p.m. "The likelihood of survival at this point is very low." He still had no information SCOTT SINE/PARKRECORD Summit County Sheriff Dave Edmunds fields questions from reporters Friday afternoon in Sun Peak after a "massive" avalanche near The Canyons ski resort boundary. about where the victims are from, their ages or whether they were equipped with avalanche beacons. "I'm willing to say more than two," he added, when pressed about the number of people possibly buried in the slide. "The witnesses were in the vicinity ... 'scary, huge, a lot of snow coming down,' that's how they described it." Five lifts were closed at The Canyons Friday afternoon as resort staff assisted searchers, said Katie Eldridge, a spokeswoman for the resort, strongly discouraging patrons at The Canyons from ever leaving the resort boundaries. "There's no avalanche control that goes on in this area," Edmunds said. "You're putting your lives at risk and you're putting the lives of my searchers at risk." The Canyons will resume normal operations Saturday but avalanche danger remains extremely high in the backcountry. "This is somewhere where they just shouldn't have been," Edmunds said. "We've had numerous avalanches over the last few days ... do not venture into the backcountry, its far too perilous right now." According to the avalanche advisory, posted Friday morning on www.avalanche.org, "The avalanche activity is widespread enough to make most avalanche professionals nervous." A flag flew at half-staff and comparing rusty nails found near the original coffins and the coffins, each identified by a early dentistry with modern brass plaque, were placed in the "Know that they were hard- equipment. ground in the same vault near working adults and fun-loving "They died of colds back the entrance to the cemetery. children," Baxter said. "They then," he adds. According to Summit County took nothing for granted and The North Summit School Historian NaVee Vernon, many loved everything they had." District is expanding its middle of Utah's early settlers entered Some Coalville students have school, and the contractor. Big the state via Echo Canyon in developed a new appreciation D Construction, discovered the Summit County. Some turned for the plight of their ancestors remains between Dec. 10 and 15, right and migrated through East and early settlers of the state. said Lloyd Marchant, principal Canyon, while others likely went "It's an opportunity that not of North Summit Middle School. through Coalville over many people gc:." said C^ah^lle "These pioneers ... represent Schoolhouse Hill. resident Kolby Clark, an ei^ht- all of the pioneers," said Mark "Names will not be known, grader who helped coi.^iruct the Walker, a funeral director with but only the history and refleccoffins. "It was kind of weird." Walker Mortuary, minutes tion of what their lives repreAnd startling how much tech- before the six wooden boxes sent," Coalvifle resident Glen nology has changed, said eight- were reburied this week in Brown said while presiding over • Continued from A-1 ing pink," Volla said on Wednesday. they've received since the injury. grader Bryer Trussell, of Echo, Coalville. "Now they want to do it every "It's just been amazing," Sue said. jThursday's graveside service. Volla's students have rallied week." "We've only been here eight, nine behind their hurt classmate, decorat"They look better in pink than months...This little town of Park ing her desk and wearing a lot of black and white and stuff," said Tori City has done more for this family pink. that has been here for such a short Nelson, 9. time than (Atlanta) would have "The children, amazingly, bounce "It's cool," said Zach Thayne, 8. after 15 years." back," Volla said. "They're too Pierce Allen, 8, said he'd wear He said people visiting Park young, they dont know the woes of across America want vibrant • Continued from A-1 pink because it's Britney's favorite The Malone's community, downtowns and said Union City like how Main Street looks the world. I think they're remarkcolor and he feels bad that she's hurt. Glenwild, fed them for a week and Chris Nelson, a Park Meadows Square will add to Park City's. and they enjoy the views. i able, I'm so proud of them. I'm Wearing a pink shirt and two pink even provided shuttle service down resident, argued that other downJoe Tesch, an attorney repre- proud that they all wore ,pink." "This is the downtown. This is ribbons, Allen says you can still be a to Primary Children's. town buildings are taller than the core," Belz said. • - senting- , the nearby Gateway Continuing the pink theme, tough guy and wear pink. "Its just amazirig how the news Union Square will be and said But the opponents disagreed Center's owner, said the increase "It's a special thing for her," Allen spread in a small town," said family Main Street needs to be infused with the request for the taller in height is "a lot" compared to Sydney Myers, 9, wore a pink jacket with high-end lodging properties. building. the surrounding buildings and of Britney's on Wednesday, plus a said. "She was usually always happy friend Jeanne Lambert, commentpink undershirt, pink earrings, and a ing that congregations in three difThat, he said, will help Park City "The building's too high. I indicated that Union Square will picture of Britney on a pink piece of and she's good at typing." ferent local churches are praying on Taylor Hodgson, 9, says Britney is be competitive. don't want to be Boston. I don't hurt the views of others. paper around her neck. She even one of her best friends, and observed Britney's behalf. "This is a project Main Street want to be L.A.," said David "It's not good for the neigh- wore pink yarn in her hair. about life's hardships, "You have to "It has consumed our life," Volla is woefully in need of," he said. Zatz, who lives nearby the bors," he said, adding, "That's live through it. It's hard and you "She's kind and funny," Myers said. "Everybody wants to help. It David Belz, an Old Town resi- Resort Center, the site of the not the way neighbors should be said. "I was sad because she got hurt have to live through it... I miss her so hits close to home when it's in eledent and an architect, said cities tallest building in Park City. treated." much and this is really hard." and she is my best friend." mentary school." Myers hasn't been able to visit The outpouring of school support The accident happened while Britney yet, but she wants to say, "I isnt just for Britney herself, thorr»h, Britney was riding on the front of a miss you. I wish you were at school Volla said. Britney's brother, Chase, snowmobile the Malones received and soccer out there." is afirst-graderat Trailside. for Christmas while an 18-year-old Hannah Hegdahl, 9, wears pink "We are just very positive friend of the family was driving it because it's a lovely family and we near Kamas. "I think anyone who has dedi- every day now. pened soon after she tried. • Continued from A-1 *' I felt really sad that she^s been want the very best," Volla said. "They were at a complete stop cated themselves to do some"I think it's part of her personHe said that the trip will be an ality. It didn't shock me she want- thing like that is a hero and I'm hurt really bad," Hegdahl said. Parents and teachers have when the 18-year-old pushed the eye-opener for Alvarez. ed to do it," he said, hoping that thankful there are people to do "You're a great friend and I really brought meais to the family, and throttle to go and the machine took miss you a lot." Trailside^s January newsletter adver- off like a rocket," Sue explained. "She'll be out of her comfort she stays safe and free of disease that for the rest of us," he said. zone. I think that's healthy in a while she is in Sri Lanka. "You Lia Hebert, 9, said, "She^s a very tises that those interested in con- "The snowmobile is suspect and will Alvarez plans to be in Sri way to go and see things on her can't choose when you want to Lanka for one month, returning good friend and a strong person and tributing to a care basket for the be investigated." Malones can call Kim Myers at 658own," he said. very funny." The webpage, save the world." on Feb. 16. Volla was particularly impressed 0554. He said he was surprised how caringbridge.org/ut/britneyni/, is He said his mother had conShe said even simple tasks in quickly his wife was able to find a cerns about the Alvarezs' kids Sri Lanka, like hugging a child, that the boys so eagerly wore pink. The Malones moved to Park City tracking Britney's progress, and visivolunteer opportunity. He said but he indicated that friends and will be gratifying. "Yesterday, when we did this, the this summer from Atlanta, Ga., and tors can leave messages for her and he initially predicted it would family will help while she is gone. "It's really easy to be a good boys wouldn't be caught dead wear- are very grateful for the support the Malone family as well. take her a month to catch on with He said he is impressed by his human if you stop and take the a relief organization but it hap- wife's commitment. time to do it," she said. Sundance Institute presents Best of Festival screenings • Continued from A-1 Classmates miss Britney Union Square survives review Parkite travels to Sri Lanka Off-site parking for PCMR The recent snowstorms brought more than 11 feet of snow to Park City Mountain Resort. Due to this, some of the Resort's parking spaces are being utilized for snow storage. To accommodate our guests, additional parking wiil be available at the Treasure Mountain Middle School. The Resort will offer shuttle service to and from Park City Mountain Resort. Free screenings of award-winning films from the 2005 Sundance Film Festival Free tickets for the annual Best of Festival screenings in Park City, Ogden, Salt Lake City and at the Sundance Village will be available today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets for all screenings arc limited, and will be available, free of charge, at the individual Box Offices for their local "Best of Fest" screenings during the weekend of Jan. 13-16. rickets must be picked up in person with a limit of four tickets per person. For more information, contact (801) 924-0882 or check our official website at www.sund.ince,org. In Park City the best of Fest screenings are: Monday, Jan. 31 - Park City Eccles Theater, 1750 Kearns Blvd. 6 p.m. - award-winning film 9 p.m. - award-winning film and are available at the Park City Box Office Gateway Center, 136 Heber Avenue. SUSHI A Fresh Approach It's Oyster Season! ' Oysters Shucked Daily, Oysters Casino, Chicken Fried Oysters (Succulent in Taste and limited in Availability) 435 - 655 - 0800 |