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Show BETHEL Page 2 Thursday, December 13, 1979 T (USPS 378-730) SjT SUBSCRIPTION RATES Sfi a year in Summit Countv Sl2 a s-ai outside Summit County PUBLISHERS: Ink, Int. Jan Wilking & Steve Dering Editor..... Steve Dering tutmisini; Manager an Wilkini Business Manager RH !.;,,., Graphics Bobbye Jean Mueller Donna Pouquette Production Consultant Terry Hogan Reporter Tina Moench Reporter Conrad Elliott Advertising Vickie Webber Typesetting Phyllis Rubenstein Contributing Photographer Pat McDowell Contributing Photographer Phyllis Rubenstein Contributing Photographer Conrad Elliott Subscriptions Tami Clark J nuittl .isw .,js, ,.,,, Ma, 2:, 1977. ai ill.- (si of fit f III I'.nk (in, ( 'lull MIIM.II, uixltr I lit Aci l Miuli I, IH7. 1'nl.lislKil urn I hui'sdav at I'aik (in. I'i;,h. W,., lass iosi.iir(- ,ai, j i, i c:ii . I1.1I1. I'ic lures, ihhs anil ail ii!sini; mat Ik- suliiniiuil prior in i In-I In-I iuxb puliliiaiion ilraillini' ai ourolliiv IIIMjin Snvi-i in I'.nk in. lit mail P.O. Ko 7IK. I'aikCiit KlOhllor In calling our offict 80I)649-90M. Publicaiion material musi be received jit I iusil.it .1 1 111 ihiihi tin Tliurvlat pulilii aiiiin. 1(1 :t DeAnn Sparkman 3 rt ''T"1 Gary Pratt Letter From The Editor If turnabout is fair play, then it is only fair that -he editor be allowed to write a letter to the. readers. That letter follows. Dear Readers: This week's issue of The Newspaper is my last. No, this is not a suicide note, it's a thank you note. It's a thank you to all the readers, idvertisers and staff members who have made .lie past four years successful ones for The Newspaper. It was my intention to resume writing editorials once my City Council term expires this month, ironically, my formal association with Ink, Inc. .will expire at the same time, so this letter will be . is close as I come. As for the jobs of editor and Councilman, both have posed large responsibilities responsibili-ties and larger headaches, but they also provided unple amounts of satisfaction and emotional rewards. Neither was easy but nothing worthwhile is. There is no need to dwell on The Newspaper's accomplishments and mistakes over its four-year four-year history they appeared in print every week. But there is need to express my personal appreciation to those of you who have supported as. Without advertisers there would be no paper, and without readers there would be no advertisers. We believe we perform a valuable service for both and your support indicates that belief is justified. I would like to make special mention of Tom Ligare, who has advertised his State Farm Insurance Agency in every issue of The Newspaper since the beginning. And never hesitant to strike while the irony is hot, I will note that Tom is in the process of relinquishing his iocal agency to become a district manager for State Farm. There is no way to express my gratitude to all i he fine people who have worked with me on The Newspaper. They constitute the most valuable resource of Ink, Inc. and it has been their talents and energies that have earned us public acceptance. As for Jan (pronounced Yawn) Wilking, I could not have asked for a better business partner. We remain close friends and anyone who has been in business knows it ain't easy. It has been, and will continue to be, the goal of The Newspaper to inform, entertain and improve. But equally important, we strive to be fair and objective to relate the facts, not personal feelings, in our news stories. Doing so, we think we have painted an accurate picture of the rapid changes that have taken place in Park City during our tenure. We give you the who, a hat, why, where and whens, leaving it up to you so pass out the black hats and the white hats. I leave The Newspaper with a good feeling. I (eel good about what has been achieved and I feel good about what will be achieved after I move on. Perhaps Shakespeare's most dog-eared line is: Parting is such sweet sorrow." It's often used because it's often appropriate, as in this case. I mxiously await the excitement and challenges if a new career. But until senility steals my wits, I'll maintain a special cranial compartment for memories of those wee-hour, blurry-eyed, fatigue-high, get-the-paper-to-bed nights that were so exhausting but which imbued you with that glow of having performed the "weekly miracle." Thank you readers. Thank you advertisers. Thank you fellow workers. Good luck Tina ! With Much Appreciation, Steve Dering Editor, retired LsJi Scott Hansen HowabouMI? What do you think of the excommunication excom-munication of Sonia Johnson, who campaigned cam-paigned for the Equal Rights Amendment, Amend-ment, by the Mormon Church? DeAnn Sparkman The excommunication really upset me. I'm Mormon myself, but I feel the verdict was politically, not religiously, motivated. moti-vated. Brent Pratt I think that as long as membership in any organization is voluntary, then the members should abide by the rules of that organization. Gary Pratt Her membership in the Mormon Church was not mandatory. If she wants to be a member of the church, then she must agree with its tenets even her own family understood this which is why they are the ones that brought the charges. Jean Hansen I think it was a harsh verdict. She was only doing what she believed in. Scott Hansen It seems hypocritical of the church to excommunicate her, then turn around and say that Mormons have a right to support ERA. Rick Lanman It illustrates the paternalistic attitude that the (Mormon) church holds toward women. The ruling hurts both the church and society. f, :- jfeEdila (Only signed letters will be publisher! 1 'I won't Go' Brent Pratt Jean Hansen '''' Dear Editor: Southland Corp. (7-11) is suing us. Yes, you and me and everyone who pays property or sales tax or a license or fee to our city corporation Park City Municipal Corporation. We own it, and this Texas convenience store chain is taking our city to court demanding that they be allowed to build a store at a location our city fathers would not approve for reasons rea-sons of safety, traffic flow and general inconvenience. If Southland wins, we'll pay any damages thru higher taxes and fees. If they build a store, they'll probably have a Grand Opening and give away balloons to the people they just collected damages from and forced into an unsafe and inconvenient traffic situation. Regardless of what the court says, my verdict is in. I won't go to their Grand Opening. In fact, I won't patronize the existing 7-11 again until I read in your paper that the suit has been dropped. If enough Parkites do the same and Southland sees a 75 percent drop in sales, maybe they will realize the people they are suing are their customers, cus-tomers, and if that location ( corner of Empire and Park ) is so vital, let them survive on ski traffic alone and see how vital the resident's business is. They don't provide anything I can't get elsewhere. The action is no reflection on the existing 7-11 's very capable and community minded manager. Brig LeSuer or his employees, but only on the dollar-hungry management of Southland Corp. who would sacrifice our safety and convenience for their "location." Bruce C. Decker Appalling Question Rick Lanman VN'-. W ELL-C HILD CLINIC The December Hell-Child Clinic will be held on Tuesday the 18th from 9: 30 to l()::i(l a.m. at the Memorial Building. This clinic is ...for well children from birth to school age: its purpose is prevention. The services include: physical" examinations. immunizations. 'body measurement, health education and health record keeping. The Summit County Health Department encourages families to take advantage advan-tage of this clinic to promote the well child. There will be a $1 clinic fee. II ou haxe an questions concerning this clinic, please contact the Health Department at lil!MMi7 FIRK COMMISSION VACANCY Due to the resignation l Tom Shelleiilei tt i from the Park City Fire Protection District, a seat on the commission has been lell acant. .n011e wishing to fill this post, please contact .lean Buchanan at liUi-sUTsor ,0, Uunis al (il!i MOVIE NIGHT There will be a movie night at the Memorial Builiding this Saturday, December 15. 7-9 p.m... Kids of all ages welcome for only 25 cents. EMPLOYEE WORKSHOP Employee Workshop originally scheduled for Tonight December 13, at 7 p.m. has been resecheduled to January. Please make reservations for the January workshops with Lesley at the Convention Bureau, 649-6100. Dates are Friday, January 4, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Memorial Building. Tuesday, January 8, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Prospector and Thursday, January 10, 7-10 p.m. at Park West. COMMUNITY KDl CATION If you are interested in a mathematics or sewing class please contact Nan McPolin, 649-9417 649-9417 or leave name and telephone number at Board of Education Office 649-9671. ftfCrW Cf HIS SUB FOR SANTA Park City and Summit County have several families who could use some special Christmas sharing this year. The Jaycee Women and the Jaycee Men are acting as the liasion between those families and people in Park City who are willing to be a "Sub for Santa." We have established some guidelines, however, what you give is up to you. Most families have children and we suggest each child receive at least one brand new toy. You can supplement that with good condition used toys if you choose. The same principle applies for clothing at least one new article of clothing for each child which could be supplemented w ith good condition used clothing. It would be exceptionally nice if you could also prov ide the ingredients for Christmas dinner for your "Santa Family." If you can share your Christmas joy this year, please call Georgene in the evenings at 649-7926. or Shay during the day at 649-9684. We will match you up with a family who can use your help. We want to see that each child in Summit County has a Merry Christmas. DISABILITIES PROGRAM The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Program still has openings for children from birth to 5 years who have delays in their motor, language or cognitive development. If you think your child may qualify and benefit from our program, please call Shay Clegg (649-9684) (649-9684) or Barb Dyer (649-9881). A United Way Agency. RESTORATION GRANTS AVAILABLE The Preservation Office. Utah State Historical Society has announced that properties in the Main Street Commercial Historic District may be eligible to receive grants for architecture services commencing in early 1980 and for building stabilization and facade restoration commencing in 1981. Owners of property within the Historic District are encouraged to contact the Planning Office for further information and an application form. Completed applications for the first funding cycle will be accepted at the Planning Office, City Hall, 526 Main Street, Park City, Utah, 84060. Telephone: 801-649-9321, until 5 p.m. on January 18th, 1980. Dear Editor: Upon opening the "Newspaper" "News-paper" last week I was shocked and appaled at the personal nature of the survey question. ques-tion. I do not know June Kryger, but I feel that the Newspapei did her a great disservice by sensationalizing sensation-alizing the problems of her personal life. Not only that, but the public response nearly totally ignored the facts of the case, which were that she was tried in a court of law and acquitted. Who are they to pass judgement now? I feel the entire thing is matter of principle. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone," is a starting point for that principle. Secondly, I wonder how safe any of us is, here in Park City, from the blatant, public chastisement from a ridiculous ridicu-lous survey of randomly chosen persons, h the Newspaper News-paper is in need of subject matter for its surveys, I am sure we can dig up some really scummy ghosts hiding in the closets of many of even our most respected residents. resi-dents. Sincerely, Peggy Black More Master Plan Editor: Thank you, Mr. Pinder, for your letter ofDecembet 4, 1979, in connection with the update of the Master Plan and the Land Management Code. This is to advise that the city engaged Wayne Van Wagoner and Associates some two months ago to produce a traffic study such as you recommend. With respect to the selection of a consulting group, the City Planner is currently working with the Planning Commission, the Planning Division of Mountainlands Regional Association of 'Governments; -and' the Planning Plan-ning Department of the University of Utah to update data and related information that will be compiled, and then referred to a professional profession-al consulting firm for a final product. It is the opinion that this procedure will be more effective and more econom- Continued On Page 6 Bruce Supports City Editor: In regards to the current "controversy" over the City Fathers' decision to utilize some of the Memorial Building's Build-ing's facilities for city office space, the Recreation. Department's De-partment's position is as follows: We support the move of the City Planner's and Inspector's Inspec-tor's offices to the Game Room in the Memorial Building on the condition that space elsewhere in the building be fixed up as a game room. The city has agreed to this condition. In fact, the Memorial Building will only be temporarily without a game room. Work will begin soon, on converting convert-ing the rifle range (a space used only by the Police Dept. on a limited basis, now) to a game room-club room. The plans are such that it will be a much nicer facility than the old one. We feel that our programs will only benefit from the change. The city, we might add, has been very supportive of the Recreation Department and the Memorial Building. There are very few communities com-munities the size of Park City with a municipally supported recreation program. pro-gram. There are very few communities the size of Park City that have a municipally supported community recreation re-creation center like the Memorial Building. In the three years that I have been Recreation Director, our staff has increased from one full-time and one part-time position to three full-time positions (all filled by trained recreation personnel). person-nel). Bruce Henderson m UL, r 1 flfUl 1 1 1 AMATEURISM . . . . i.iuiHMtfeiftlNkil.. amp all 'tomo 1 WW mm Am. cam twmm mi AMI? TO) r . . . tsett |