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Show Thursday, February 1, 1979 Page 3 Ski Patrol Starts Training Program Judging by this season's record-breaking crowds, the Park City ski area is becoming increasingly more popular. In anticipation of future resort development and ever-growing lines at the ticket windows, the local ski patrol is initiating a training program to encourage en-courage locals to join their ranks. The training program is a first for Park City, and under un-der the guidance of Ski Patrol Director Bill Plum-mer Plum-mer and his assistant Tim Mertens, the end result will be a qualified pool of patrolmen to draw from as openings arise. "We want to begin the training program now, not next season, so we can familiarize the people with procedures of the Park City area," Mertens said. "And because of the housing short-' age and abundant qualified help in Park City, we wanted want-ed to give locals the opportunity oppor-tunity to join the program." Mertens said applicants should be advanced skiers 21 or older, preferably with a first aid background and an interest in a ski-related The training is expected resort position. Because the to last about 45 days, with work is seasonal, he those chosen at the end to suggested that applicants continue on a volunteer view the job as an avocation basis through the season, and supplemental to income Mertens stressed that ac-in ac-in the off-winter months. " 'ceptance to the training "Some people can make a ,o program does not insure career out of ski patrolling, iV that a job will be offered but that's only some next winter, people," Mertens said. t f''We are looking for a Assistant Mountain well-rounded, personable Timberhaus Robbed The Timberhaus shop at the resort plaza was robbed of $700 in cash, plus credit cards, checks and skiing accessories ac-cessories last Saturday. The checks and credit cards were in the shop as collateral for rental ski equipment. Police said they have a suspect in the robbery. The following evening, January 28, there was an attempted at-tempted robbery of one of two safes in the Silver King Club. Police said the burglar apparently tried to force open an outside door to get into the club, but when he failed, entered through an unlocked window. win-dow. It was suspected that the burglar attempted to peel metal layers of the safe door for about an hour when he was possible scared off, leaving the cash contents intact. in-tact. ' In other police action, a California man was robbed of a pair of skis with bindings, bin-dings, ski poles, and a suit bag containing a leather jacket, ski suit and sweaters from his car parked at the resort lot. Richard Rynveld of Los Angeles estimated a total loss of $1,315. Park City resident Randi Shellenberger received $1,000 damages to her 1975 International Scout Saturday Satur-day when she collided with a 1960 Oldsmobile driven by Diana Watts of Salt Lake City. Ms. Watts' car, which was parked at 6th and Main Street, received ,$500 damages-; iri i theos midnight accident,.-1- m bk-.v.) ' Kevin " Ward1" of Orm caused $450 damages to his 1968 Cadillac Monday when he struck a 1968 Ford driven by Robin Lynne Sieverts of Snyderville at the intersection intersec-tion of Empire and Millsite Road. Damages to Ms. Sieverts' car were estimated at $300. Peter Goldsmith of Park City was struck by a car driven by Pieter Dejager of Holland January 25 as he was walking north on Park Avenue at 13th Street. Dejager apparently pulled his car closer to the curb as he was approached by another vehicle and struck Goldsmith, who suffered a bruised calf muscle. The accident occurred at 6:45 p.m. and police said Goldsmith Gold-smith was wearing dark clothing and walking with his back to traffic. A man with a gruff voice called in a bomb threat to the Eating Establishment January 25, sending about 25 breakfasters to the street while police checked the premises. Kathy Lamb told police she answered the phone at 10:10 a.m. and a man said "Listen, and listen good. There's going to be an explosion ex-plosion in . fifteen minutes. ...and I'm not kidding." kid-ding." Park City police officers, and several firefighters entered en-tered and searched the building but discovered nothing unusual after 35 minutes. The police suggested the call could have been placed by a customer trying to run out on his bill by calling from the premises. Only a handful hand-ful of people returned to the restaurant after the incident. in-cident. Robert Rosen of Park City was robbed of a $165 tape deck from his car parked in the underground lot at the Treasure Mountain Inn. The robber left behind tapes 'and, .... Bond Sales Reported Koy Page, Summit County Volunteer Chairman for U.S. Savings Bonds reports December sales of Series E-H E-H Bonds amounted to $1,658 bringing year-to-date sales for his County to $37,458, 44 of the 1978 goal of $85,000 tools in the January 24 incident. in-cident. Skis, bindings and poles were taken Saturday from the roof rack of a car belonging to local photographer Nick Nass. Nass parked his car across from his shop on Main Street and took camera equipment inside. When he returned for his skis, they were gone. John McGurie of Texas reported the loss of skis, bindings and poles last Friday from the resort plaza. He said he propped the equipment against a wall and when he returned 30 minutes later, he was missing $350 worth of gear. IffiHOLEINTHEm Portraits from the Past Wednesday - Friday 3-9 Saturday 10-9 Located at the MAIN STREET PHOTOGRAPHER 521 Main St Park City, Utah ' Please come see us or call 649-9431 for an appointment Manager Walt Ludlow said the duties of a patrolman include skier safety, first aid and public relations. The program would include training in mountain and first aid procedures, toboggan handling, avalanche aval-anche control and dealing with the thousands of skiers fared yearly. The program is scheduled to begin February 19 with patrolmen appointed as a training committee. Two days a week applicants will be shadowing the patrolmen, rotating teams broken into specific functions. func-tions. Mertens said the training does not require that all applicants be on the mountain at the same time and noted that the patrol would try to work around applicant work schedules. skier with above average endurance who is reliable," Mertens said. "It is an 8:00 to 5:00 job that offers a lot of diversity and fun with a lot of rewarding experiences. experien-ces. It is also a very responsible respon-sible job. We get a lot of people who think it's neat, because it is, but then we hear complaints when a little lit-tle non-skiing task comes up." "We want the type person who realizes it's a job and not glory position," Ludlow added. "There are times when it takes a lot of physical endurance, and the hardest part is you have to be out in all kinds of weather. You have to do your thing regardless of the time or conditions. ...like blasting for avalanches at 5 a.m. in a storm." Presently Park City has 28 full-time and 60 part-time patrolmen. During the 1976-77 1976-77 season, they were ranked second in the nation, and Mertens said the purpose of the program is to add more qualified patrol people to the organization. The Park City ski area needs a few good skiers. And if you think you qualify, be you male or female, you are invited to fill out an application ap-plication at the Sports Desk at the resort, then contact Bill Plummer or Tim Mertens Mer-tens before February 19. NEW CONSTRUCTION, if irtvif intr1! i) rr"r rr v. SEWER & WATER CALL Potty Bros. Plumbinq JIM AT 649-9497 or STANLEY AT 649-7981 Tip: We have catalogues on new Hot Tubs & Jacuzzis. Call us! . " i JtTPrM Open 8:00am-6:00pm I: Located at the Ski Connection Resort Plaza, Parking Lot Level Fastest Food In Town Beer, Hamburgers, Foot Long Hot Dogs, Beef Stew, Chili and Much More! Staying in Shape Could Be the Most Fun You p! M i i ' ' A I'm Tl(trV I ave All Day. ! 1 f" -'Zr,i---- " . 1 ft riun j Racquetball, Weight Room, and Whirlpool What used to be the "best kept" secret is now the fastest growing sport in America-racquetball! Racquetball Rac-quetball is a great way to physical fitness for all ages... 7 to 70. Racquet-ball Racquet-ball has caught on in Park City and we're prepared. We currently have 4 courts, so you're sure to get in all the racquetball you can handle. han-dle. There are ladders and frequent tournaments for those of you who like the challenge of competition. We also have a complete pro shop with the best racquetball, handball, paddle tennis, swimming, paddle tennis and jogging equipment. Professional advice and private lessons from our racquetball pro are two other services that are always available should you need them. A limited number of single, couple, and family memberships , are still available. The club includes in-cludes an indoor pool, whirlpool, saunas, gymnasium, gym-nasium, weight room, steam room, 4 racquetball courts and a lounge area. Please stop by while memberships ' are still available and we're sure you'll see that getting in shape really can be the best part of your day. We are currently conducting conduc-ting an exciting schedule of winter classes. We have something for everyone, from crosscountry cross-country skiing to beginning begin-ning racquetball. Our expert ex-pert staff is the finest in the country and willing to assist you in working out any type of fitness program. PROSPECTOR ATHLETIC CLUB 649-7100 21 J |