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Show VIEWPOINTS A-23 www.parkrecord.com Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, August 8-11, 2015 EDITORIAL Bikes and broncs: a spectacular weekend in Summit County T LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Athletes pay tribute to Coach Andy Langendorf Editor: There are people in your life that make a difference, that change the way you look at the world and see your place in it. They help you learn and change and become stronger in all ways. You never forget these people, even as you move on to new adventures and new experiences. For us, Andy Langendorf, is one of these people. Andy was the Head Coach for Men's Varsity Lacrosse at Park City High School. Over the years, he taught us so much -- about lacrosse, winning and losing, life, and becoming responsible adults. He showed us how to handle difficult situations by the way he handled them; he embodied the adage, "Show, don't tell." Andy also gave us one of life's most valuable lessons: that good things come to those who work hard. We worked harder for him than most of us ever expected to work, and because of that we went to two State Championship games, winning the Championship in 2014 and coming awfully close in 2015. Andy helped, cajoled and challenged many of us to go beyond our own expectations and inherent abilities, finding talents in The Park Record Staff which we never dared to believe. And that may be the most important lesson Andy taught us: the lesson of belief. He and the other coaches believed in us, as a team and as individuals, in ways we never thought possible. Because of his faith in us, we were able to overcome many of our individual weaknesses and become a stronger, better, more effective team. He led by example, and that leadership has made each of us better players, better men. As Park City lacrosse players, some of us are or have moved on to new college teams, new experiences, new coaching. But we'll carry with us the legacy of Andy's guidance -onto the field, and into our lives. Thank you, Andy, for everything you gave. It will never be forgotten. Kolton Atkinson - Captain 2015 Carson Dutkanych - Captain 2014 Alec Roussos, Rufus Frost, Jake Gutman - Captains 2012 Isaac Rogers - Captain 2013 Chase Flinders, Chad Merrick - Co-Captains 2015 Christian Pompoco, Colton Kissell - Co-Captains 2014 Grant Beal - Co-Captain 2013 Tucker Mirams, Cage Lewis, Cole Flinders - 2015 Caleb Case, Adam Klawe - 2012 Tyler Gaebe - 2011 Dillon Dutkanych - 2010 JJ Pickard - Sophomore Park City Lacrosse players PUBLISHER Andy Bernhard Editor Nan Chalat Noaker Staff writers Jay Hamburger Scott Iwasaki Adam Spencer Bubba Brown Angelique McNaughton Contributing writers Tom Clyde Jay Meehan Teri Orr Amy Roberts Steve Phillips Tom Kelly Joe Lair Copy editor Alan Maguire ADVERTISING Classified advertising Jennifer Lynch Office manager Tiffany Rivera Circulation manager Lacy Brundy Accounting manager Jennifer Snow Advertising director Valerie Spung Advertising sales Lori Gull Jodi Hecker Erin Donnelly Sara Pearson Lisa Curley Photographer Jake Shane Production director Lisa Powell Production Nadia Dolzhenko Ben Olson April Hendrix PCHS football fund raiser gets kudos for courtesy Editor: When I went to pull out the cookie dough we ordered from a PCHS Football player, I noticed a note on the box. The note was a thank you for my purchase and my support of the football team program and then invited me to a game in the fall. Have to say this player really went the extra mile to make sure I knew my contribution was appreciated and then even tried to drum up more spectators/fans for the games. We get hit up by a lot of kids soliciting contributions for various organizations and programs. I will definitely support these efforts again because this player voiced his thank you and appreciation and I might even go to a game! Nice to see a little extra courtesy these days. Ryan Porte Park City For the record wo very different special events are taking place in Summit County this weekend, highlighting the extraordinary diversity of our community. There is the Tour of Utah, a European-inspired, elite bike race that is sure to draw thousands of lycra-clad fans on their own sophisticated two-wheeled transport. At the other end of the spectrum is a homespun agricultural fair whose participants will likely be wearing denim and leather and may even mosey over on four-legged steeds. The events will cross paths in Coalville on Saturday as the racers circumnavigate the east side of the county, but otherwise, the crowds will operate in separate universes. As some of the world's fastest cyclists power through multiple gains and drops in elevation, their counterparts at the county fair will be testing their skills against a herd of bucking broncs. It is true that, for the most part, the east and west side residents of Summit County will go their separate ways this weekend. But instead, we would encourage residents to experience a bit of both. In their own ways, the provincial fair and the international bike race offer the best of their own unique traditions. Last year, Coalville residents marveled at the fast-moving, closely packed peloton of cyclists as their wheels whirred through town. Then as racers disappeared over the horizon, the fair's horse-drawn carriage resumed shuttling guests to the midway. No doubt the cyclists were equally impressed by the rolling country side and the quaint county seat. The fair, which celebrates Summit County's rural heritage, wraps up on Saturday night. The day includes throwback events including a parade, ice cream social, livestock auction and rodeo. For those who yearn for a simpler time, wandering among the craft displays and hand-raised farm animals, the event will stir a treasure trove of memories. And there will still be plenty of time to pick a vantage point to watch Saturday's stage of the Tour. But even if wanderers end up lingering longer at the fair than planned, they can devote Sunday to the final leg of the race. The stage will begin and end amid thousands of cheering spectators on Main Street. In between, the racers will streak toward Kamas, circle through Wasatch County and return via the grueling climb over Guardsman Pass. This weekend will provide residents and visitors with a rare opportunity to visit two vastly different worlds. But while each event is sure to leave an indelible impression, for those curious and adventurous enough to sample both, the weekend will stand out in high relief. GUEST EDITORIAL When the school bell tolls too early, kids struggle WENDY TROXEL, Ph.D A chill is in the morning air, "back to school" ads are everywhere, and summer activities are winding down. It can mean only one thing-it's nearly time for students to surrender the sweet freedom of summertime for the structured schedules of the school year. Children are bemoaning the return of early morning alarms and evening homework burdens, but these things should not be allowed to encroach upon their critical nightly slumber. The Centers for Disease Control says sleep deprivation is a public health epidemic, particularly among children and adolescents. The consequences of sleep deprivation are well-documented, including poor academic functioning, as well as increased risk for mental and physical health problems and motor vehicle accidents. As a sleep specialist, I know how important a good night's sleep is. And as a mother of two - including a son who will be entering Treasure Mountain Junior High where school starts at 7:30 a.m. - I am also aware of the sleep-defying stresses school schedules can bring. Here are some strategies to help your family get "sleep-ready" for the school year. 1. Start adjusting your child's sleep schedule now. Abruptly shifting your child's sleep schedule the night before school starts is a bit like trying to instantaneously overcome jetlag. As summer winds down, start gradually encouraging (forcing) your child to wake up within an hour or two of their required wake-up time during the school year. Each week, make the wake-up time closer and closer to the actual wake-up time for the first day of school. At the same time, start curtailing evening activities to make it easier for your child to adjust. 2. Remove technology from your child's bedroom. Technology can disrupt sleep with stimulating content and interruptions from incoming texts or alerts. The light emitted from phones, tablets and other devices can directly suppress the hormone, melatonin, which signals the onset of sleep. This can be particularly harmful for teenagers, given that their internal biological clocks are already programmed to stay up later and wake-up later. Maintain a central place outside of the bedrooms where the family charges their devices overnight. Your kids are watching you-so be a good role model. 3. Cut out caffeine. Studies have shown that nearly one out of five eighth graders and one out of three high school students regularly use highly-caffeinated energy drinks. Energy drinks have been linked to a host of consequences including increased risk for alcohol and drug use and emergency room visits. And they can lead to a vicious cycle of energy drink consumption, leading to sleep disturbance, which leads to further energy drink consumption and so forth. The truth is there is only so much parents can do to ensure their children get adequate opportunity for sleep, particularly when junior high and high school start times are in direct conflict with teens' biological clocks. There is robust evidence that early school start times result in chronically sleep-deprived students. Changing to later start times certainly presents challenges, but over the past 15 years an increasing number of school districts have responded to the evidence put forth by sleep scientists and pediatricians and have made the choice to overcome these hurdles to start the school day a little later. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently stated that it "strongly supports the efforts of school districts to optimize sleep in students and urges high schools and middle schools to aim for start times that allow students the opportunity to achieve optimal levels of sleep (8.5-9.5 hours) and to improve physical (eg, reduced obesity risk) and mental (eg, lower rates of depression) health, safety (eg, drowsy driving crashes), academic performance, and quality of life." It may be too late to make the change this year, but it is not too late to mobilize efforts to delay junior high and high school start times for next year. Wendy Troxel is a behavioral and social scientist at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation and a certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist. Dear Editor, The Park Record welcomes letters to the editor. For more details please visit our website. www.parkrecord.com/writealetter Photos by Jake Shane Asked Main Street on Friday Morning What is your solution to Park city traffic? Bill Dark Park City Bonanza was made a one lane each way and could easily be made a three lane. Increase 248 and convert it to an intermittent second lane, that could increase the flow by 50 percent (Also) add two turn lanes on 248 so it doesn't bottleneck. Alfonsina Russell with baby Hugo Louisville Kim Demers Woodridge, IL Shelley and Elliot Johnson San Antonio, TX in Park City for a month Chairlifts along Main Street. If the construction was a little more organized and they had everything flowing a little easier… Shelley: I like the roundabouts. Those are pretty nice. When I think about traffic this is nothing compared to where I live. Elliott :I think it runs real well. What I was impressed was the free bus service. Follow The Park Record on Facebook for up-to-the-minute local news and information: facebook.com/parkrecord |