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Show The Park Record C-8 *"1-' MIKE BECK Shakespeare brings a bit of culture to the Dewey • Experienced Buyer's Representation • Park City's # I Listing Brokerage • Golf & Resort Property Specialist ^ Residential, Condo, Land New Construction M I K E B E C K Assocl.nu Broker Officer & Director, Park City Board -of RGALTORS 435-655-1015 " M E SIENTO COMO UN PEZ SIN AGUA." -FRANCISCO, 5 ANOS DESCRIBIENDO EL ASMA s * • n n a . A * « l w t t e«oi 0 | l r A t f * k l r l « . r I -866- NO-ATTACKS HQUBVI S<lt(J UN ATACHH r FROM TIME TO TIME REALTOR® Park City's Real Estate Expert Utah Real Estate Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, January 15-18, 2005 Compiled by KAT JAMES Of the Record stuff 100 Years Ago •Amusements Of the few satisfactory performances, which have been given in the Dewey Theater this season, Thursday evening's attraction, Florence Gale in "As You Like It," is certainly one. Though only a fairsized audience was present, it was a very appreciative one, and one that was thoroughJy satisfied with the play. Miss Gale as Rosalind portrayed the character in a most pleasing and happy manner, and the support given her by the remainder of the cast, from Touchstone to Orlando was strong in every particular. The stage settings were very beautiful and the singing by the Woodland quartette was a most pleasing feature of the evening. Outside of Miss Gale, the best individual acting was done by George Sylvester, as Orlando, Paul Taylor as Touchstone and Mark Price, as Jacques, a philosopher, though all were well fitted for their respective parts and made a very evenly balanced cast. The absence of the orchestra was noticeable, though the waits between acts were very brief and not tedious. It is to be regretted that Park City cannot have more such plays as that given Thursday evening, but nevertheless, coming seldom as they do, they are properly appreciated when they do appear. "For Mother's Sake," a rural drama will be seen at the Dewey Theatre Friday evening, Jan. 20. A great deal of fault has been found of late with the general run of plays, because of the tendency of managers to select two or three players that are capable and for the balance of the company pick up and direct actors who may be found floating on the theatrical ocean. This is a pennyvvise-and-pound-foolish plan, and it fools no on but the managers themselves. They are the ones that are being led to believe that the theatergoing public cannot see through their scheme. Happily, managers Rusco and Holland do not belong to that class. They give the public credit for the The suggestions of the Ulah on blizzard condition, which persistLegislative Council on taxation are ed throughout the day. Ski Resort being cautiously offered as possible officials reported gusts over 100 mph methods in case the legislators and were forced to close the moundecide they must find a new revenue tain to skiers. source. Many old timers likened the It is very doubtful if Gov. Lee will storm to those during the terrifically go for an increase in corporate fran- hard winter of 1949, while others chise taxes, as is proposed. said it was much worse. He might go for changing the As the snow began to pile up in income tax laws to close up a few drifts, highway patrolmen closed the loopholes and which would provide roads, which isolated Park City for •Under the Capitol dome the state with some $1 million at least six hours. 1-80 was closed by Harry Mariowe income without affecting the big from the mouth of Parley's Canyon With the big emphasis on rev- majority of the people clear through the state of Wyoming. enue - lack of it and how to raise it Extension of sales lax to beer, Highway 40 was closed for most of the 31st Utah Legislature swung into oleomargarine and cigarettes might the day and officers were posted on session this week. (and (his is doubtful, too) get guber- S.R, 224and S.R.'248 near Park As the Legislators started their natorial support. The same goes for Meaclows-to~pdjevent anyone from preliminary probings into the state's extension of the mine occupation leaving Park City. lawmaking machinery and legisla- tax to oil and natural gas. The lobbies of Park City's hotels tive needs, it became more and more Meanwhile, it seems that Salt were jammed with guests waiting to apparent that Gov. J. Bracken Lee Lake City is giving up ils proposal leave. They sat on baggage when no will hold the whip hand when it fora municipal sales tax. Instead, the chairs were available and waited for comes to money matters. Unless, city is trying to get the special four- the storm to blow over. Later in the that is, a good portion of the mil water and sewage lew without a day, most of those people had been Republican legislators kick over the special election. rebooked, taking the reservations of traces. The city is the only one in the those unable to get to Park City that Gov. Lee has shown no signs of state that cannot levy this special lax day. relaxing his stand that there will be without an election (a condition no tax increases if he can help it. imposed by Gov. Lee on Salt Lake And, with a powerful veto weapon, alone) and the city fathers are hophe can help it. ing legislators will be more sympa' The legislative lineup, studied thetic than the governor. •Park City Council considers beaudispassionately, does not show much Most legislators feel they will got tification scheme sign of being united in support of some inkling of the way things may Al their last meeting, -the Park any tax raise, although there will be go as soon as the governor gives out City Council heard a proposal for a many proposed. with his biennial budget message $300,000 business district enhanceThe governor, unless he changes during the second week of the ses- ment program presented by Public Affairs Director Myles Rademan. his mind, seemingly stands commit- sion. ted at present to veto any tax Rademan got the idea for beautiincrease the legislature might pass. fying business areas of the city while on last year's summer tour sponOnly if the legislators find themsored by the city. A number of tour selves convinced that the state must have more revenue to operate on, •Blizzard clouts Park City, termed participants admired the profusion of flowers, quaint lighting and other and if it appears that the whole one of the worst increase will fall on property tax, When the sun shone brightly aesthetic improvements visible in does it appear from advance indica- over Park City early Wednesday Vail. Aspen and Beaver Creek. tions that a veto might be overrid- morning, it seemed to signal the end He said the improvements would den. of a week that was heavily influ- be paid for by an increase in busiThe biggest majority (it appears enced by the forces of Mother ness license fees of between $100 and $250, depending on the base fee two-thirds of each house) seems not Nature. to want any property tax increase. Last Tuesday morning. Park now charged. Rademan also Yet, the state obviously needs more City's ski resorts were crying the requested the city contribute money or else they are asking for blues. It hadnt snowed in weeks, $25,000 a year for three years. much more than they need - even with the few skiers who did not canRademan said the Main Street further out of line than usual. cel their reservations skiing on less Merchants Association unanimously The tax proposals, which are than 20 percent of I he total moun- endorsed the idea at their Dec. 6 being initiated by state agencies, are tain on snow, which was reported to meeting. A spokesman for the Prospector Business Association way out of line as proposed and are be at the most 10 inches deep. not singling out any specific tax field By Wednesday, there wast wo feel who was present at the City Council to hit. Significantly, the proposals of new snow, which was so cold and meeting and who said his association are carefully steering clear of prop- light lhat it could barely be packed. sometimes felt like a "lost child/' erty tax. Snow continued to fall Wednesday also suggested the idea be expanded night, piling up in huge quantities to include other parts of the city. throughout the city. Council members asked Early Thursday, what the Rademan to gather more informaNational Weather Service termed a tion and support for the proposal. "very fast-moving, cold front," They will review the plan at their moved into the area creating a full- annual retreat Feb. 6, intelligence they possess, they realize that two or three actors cannot give a satisfactory performance. In engaging people they select only the best, and therein lies the secret of the company's success. 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