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Show * PARK CITY IS ON COURSE FOR BIG THINGS AT THIS WEEK'S REGION 10 FINAL BODY WORLDS 3 EXHIBIT AT THE I LEONARDO PROVES THAT BEAUTY IS I MORE THAN SKIN DEEP EDUCATION, B-l 0 STUDENT CLUBS ARE UP AND RUNNING AT PARK CITY HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS, A - 8 SUMMIT COUNTY MAY NOT BE HARD HIT BY FINANCIAL CRISIS PARK CITY, UTAH The Park Record. K R E C 0 R D . C O M W VV W . P Women's hockey starts new season VOL. 128 «NO. 66 Wed/Thurs/Fri, September 24-26,2008 Serving Summit County since 1880 Hockey team needs help BROWSE ARCHIVED ARTICLES FROM 1880 TO 1947: CLICK "ARCHIVES" AT WWW.PARKRECORD.COM 50(J Candidates take on SB81 controveisy Expansion is delayed Tough economic times force sewer district to put off project for a year They say immigration laws are feds' responsibility BY PATRICK PARKINSON Of the Record staff An immigration measure slated to take effect next July had candidates sounding off last week about burdens the new law places on Summit County government. Those vying in November for five new Summit County Council seats were asked at the town-hall style gathering in the Snyderville Basin Sept. 18 to explain impacts of the controversial Senate Bill 81, "I'm not sure I want to provide my opinion," said Woodland Republican Bill Miles who is campaigning for seat A. "My belief is that we should follow the law, we shouldn't provide shortcuts." But Basin Democrat Claudia McMullin, who is vying for seat B, said she is against SB 81. "It imposes tremendous burdens on the counties," McMullin explained. Sally Elliott, the Democrat in the race for seat A, explained that the federal government is responsible for enforcement. But the new law may require government employers register to use a system that verifies the work status of new employees. The law also could require governmental entities to verify the immigration status of people who apply for state or local benefits. NAN CHALAT*N0AKER/fi4flK RECORD Stephanie Bass and Jess Repko solicit support at last Wednesday's Farmers' Market. By LINDSAY MCCLURE Of the Record staff A group of women seek funding to help keep their hockey addiction affordable. A women's hockey team that previously went by the name of Park City Predators, is looking for sponsors, and a new name. The team is comprised of a variety of women from the Park City area. On their website, they describe themselves as, "a combination of students, mothers, wives, artists, pilots, firefighters, doctors, administrators, and business professionals." Beth McNichol said the team has a wide variety of ages and skill levels, but they all come together for a fun time, and peace of mind. According to McNichol, the team ranges in age from 14 to over 50. Stephanie Bass said that the team is looking for a title sponsor whose name they can use on their jersey. They're willing to change the name of the team from the Predators to use their new sponsor's name, depending on the nature of the sponsor and their relationship. McNichol, who serves as the team treasurer, said their biggest expense is paying the rink for practice time. They pay almost $260 for each hour and a half training session, according to Bass. McNichol said that they end up paying about $7,000 each season for tee time alone, and it's getting too expensive for some of the members. Bass said that the team is looking for one, title sponsor or a number of small sponsors to help cover their costs. The team practices every Sunday evening at the Park City ice arena, Bass said that they compete against teams from Northern Utah and they've been trying to travel once or twice a year outside the state to tournaments in Jackson Hole, Las Vegas, or Boise, The team is just 3 years old, McNichol said that it has been great to see the improvement of the women who started without any experience just a few years ago, When they started paying, the team was all beginners, but a few players with college experience have joined, and the team, she says, has shown great Improvement, McNichol explained that Bass, a figure skating coach, is a valuable asset to the team Because she^ been able to help teach power skating techniques to the other skaters, McNichol also said that she's happy to see a figure skater with a hockey stick in her hand, According to McNichol, this year started with a lower number of participants, but they've been adding new members almost every week, More information and player bios can bo found on the team's Web lite, parkdtywamonshockey.com. 3 SECTIONS • SO PAGES Agenda* ,, Buiincii .,,, , CUiiIficdi Column* A-7 A-8 C-11 , A-14 Croisword C-4 Editorial A-15 Education B-10 Events Calendar C-6 Letteri to the Editor A-15 Lcgali C-16 Moviei C-4 Restaurant Guide A-16 Sports B-1 TV Luting. C-10 Weather B-2 DAVID RYDER/PAW RECORD Growth in western Summit County has slowed and Mike Luers, general manager of the Snydervllle Basin Water Reclamation District, said officials have delayed a nearly $90 million expansion project. Trouble In the bond market also Impacted the district's ability to construct the project next year, Luers explained. By PATRICK PARKINSON Of the Record staff After more than a year of planning, sewer officials say tough economic times have forced the delay of a nearly $90 million plant expansion in the Snyderville Basin, If built the expansion could be the most expensive locally funded public works project ever in Summit County. Growth has slowed and extra capacity for treating more wastewater is not needed as soon as was previously expected, said Mike Luers, general manager of the Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District. Millions has been spent nearly completing engineering to expand two regional sewage plants which will be delayed at least a year, Luers explained. "We like to be way ahead of the game as far as planning, and we are continuing with having the engineering done so when it does come time when we need to do the work that we'll be in a position to go ahead and proceed," added Parkite Jan Wilklng, who chairs the district's board of trustees, "We need to make sure that we're there to provide the service when it's needed but it looks like that need is going to get delayed." The annual rate of growth in Park City and the Snyderville Basin, Luers said, has slowed from four to one percent in the past decade. "Next spring we'll take another look at it and if growth is continuing to be at the one percent level then we'll go ahead and delay it another year," Luers said, "We've got a really flat period right now." The project would dramatically increase the district's ability to treat more sewage, Existing plants on East Canyon Creek and Silver Creek treat a combined six million gallons of wastewater per day, But the number of connections needed each year for new residential customers has fallen from 750 to about 200, Luers said, adding that a threebedroom home uses one connection, "This past spring we started to realize that the growth was slowing down and some of the financial markets were in a condition that was not conducive to us borrowing money," he said, Revenue bonds needed to finance the project are not as readily available on Wall Street, Luers lamented, "Unfortunately the revenue bond market is just not real good right now because some of the firms that have historically insured revenue bonds for districts like ours have basically gone bankrupt. They got tied up in the subprime situation," Luers said about failed financial giants that backed bad mortgages. Impact fees developers pay to build new neighborhoods would service any debt the district would incur expanding the plants, he explained. "We feel that the people who are using the service should pay for the service," Luers said, Wilking said he agrees. "The way we have always designed it is that whatever is demanding the service is going to be paying for it," Wilking said, "If it is new growth demanding the service then it's new growth that has to pay for it," The massive remodel could take three years to construct, Luers said. "Projects of this nature take a long time to plan and build," Luers said. "We're going to have to see where the development will be taking place the next couple years and we might be able to reduce the cost by making some adjustments," Please see Forum, A-2 Manslaughter hearing scheduled Prosecutors must present enough evidence to put Low on trial again By JAY HAMBURGER Of the Record staff Judge Bruce Lubeck on Monday scheduled a Nov. 17 preliminary hearing for manslaughter defendant Erik Low, giving his new attorney almost two months to prepare for what could be a third trial in the 2003 shooting death of Michael Hirschey, Low, shackled and wearing an orange prison jumpsuit with the words 'Summit County Jail' on the back, made a brief appearance in front of Lubeck to listen to the judge set the date for the preliminary hearing. He was led in through a side door and led out the same door about eight minutes later. During a preliminary hearing, some evidence is presented and prosecutors and defense attorneys are able to call witnesses. The judge then decides if the defendant will be bound over for trial, The prosecutors in a preliminary hearing have a lower threshold to meet to prove someone should stand trial than they do to convict someone at trial, Please see Low's, A-2 State legislators to meet Thursday Local rider rips competition By ANDREW KIRK Of th< Record staff On Thursday, Sept, 25, the Utah State Legislature will meet In n special session called by Governor Jon Huntiman, Jr. to addregg budget shortfall* from original projection!. According to a press release from the governor's office, the Revenue Etitlmatei Committee, consisting of representative!* from both the legislative and executive branch, met on Monday to revise 2009 revenue decreasing them by $272.4 million, The P1cselections, eglslature will have to trim that amount from the budget. The session will begin at 8 a.m. Thursday with a meeting of the Executive Appropriations Committee to adopt the new numbers, The press release also said the governor, House Speaker Oreg Curtis and Senate President John valentine have agreed to hold public education harmless during the special session. The stated aims of the session are to make adjustments to the 2009 budget, consider amending sales and use tax provisions to address the transactions eligible for exemption as aircraft www.parkrccord.com 94937 00001 parts and equipment, to consider allowing the State Board of Education to exempt a school district or charter school from testing requirements under the U-PASS, and lastly to consider issuance and general obligation bonds for capital facilities and transportation projects. The Economic Development and Revenue Appropriations Subcommittee will meet following the Executive Appropriations meeting at 9 a.m., and alt other subcommittees will meet at 10:30. Summit County residents can contact their representatives at these numbers: • Senator Kevin Van Tassel can be reached in Vernul at 789-7082. • Rep. Christine Johnson over the Snyderville Basin area is available at 801-661-3489. • Rep. Melvin Brown over the rest of Summit County can be reached at 647-6512. These meetings are not required to allow time for public input, but if someone Is in attendance wishing to speak, chairs and co-chairs have the authority to allow or deny them. The legislature con also be followed In a limited way via some access to live web audio stream at www.le.utah.gov. VISITOR a SIDE SCOTT 8INE/PAflK RECORD Chris Van Dine of Park City hlta the final curve of the race at the Jeep 48STRAIQHT competition at The Canyone on Saturday. Van Din* finished In 5th place overall. - « . • • • * . - • • ark City Farmers1 Market at The homemade jams and honey, baked goods Canyons: The harvest is in full swing, Visit the Cabriolet parking lot for fresn local fruits and vegetables, flowers, herbs, and arts and crafts. Every Wednesday, noon to 7 p.m. through Ottober. For more information visit www.thecanyons.com. P |