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Show (DoDimit5iffiMi ffrmm . . . The Newspaper Thursday, January 7, 1982 Page A3 ; '-, Hot V ' rw- The driver of this front-end loader bit off more than he could chew. Snow job from 1 around the clock. Some employees were working shifts as long as 20 hours and would stop for only a four -hour nap before climbing into a snowplow again. Public Works Director Bob Lashier complimented his crew, adding that some workers were so dedicated they had to be told to go home. Cots were set up in the Memorial Building and in the city shop so that workers could grab a few hours of sleep. "My hat's off to the people we've got," said Lashier. "They're doing a good job and they're proud of it. They're eager to work, and we have to tell them to go home. Some still say they can stay for a few more hours." Loble said problems came as fast as the storm did on Christmas Eve. Several pieces of equipment broke down simultaneously, and two workers refused to work overtime, cutting back on the available staff. According to Loble, one worker clocked out just as an ambulance pulled into the city shop for servicing. The other left a wrench in the engine of the fire truck he was working on so that he could leave work on time. Both employees were fired. "When you work in the public sector, you don't have the option of leaving." said Loble. "When it snows, it doesn't matter if it's Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. The work has to get done." To facilitate the snow removal, Loble said supervisors, including Lashier, were operating equipment along with regular snowplow drivers. Employees from the Bahk Construction Construc-tion Company also offered their services, ser-vices, and the city now has contracted with them to work until the streets are cleared An employee from Community Com-munity Consultants who was in Park City for the day also pitched in an helped during the height of the storm. "I can't say enough about the level of cooperation," said Loble. "There are some very special people out there." Complaints that the city does not have enough snow removal equipment, or that plowing in Deer Valley is taking up too much time, are unfounded, said Loble. "Right now, I'd like to have twice as much equipment and twice as many people," she said. "But does it make sense to gear up for a situation that may not occur again? j "And we told Deer Valley that we're plowing to people, not property. The Board of Realtors is going to be on us because they want to show property. We're not saying that we won't ever plow all of the roads there. But plowing a vacant lot in American Flag doesn't rate in comparison to staying on Rossi Hill until residents can get in and out safely." By Wednesday morning, the skies were blue. Does that mean the work is over? "Our work really starts wheji the snow stops," said Bob Lashier. Crews still will be working 24 hours a day to clear the snow and truck it away. And. gravel and salt has to be distributed on icy spots. "We'll be working around the clock to get ready for the next storm," said Lashier. He asked that residents cooperate by observing parking regulations on Main Street. Swede Alley and side streets. If cars are parked illegally, they will be towed away, he warned, since plowing snow is a top priority. "We need help from everybody to park off the street when they can," he said. Lashier emphasized that snow plow drivers try to avoid pushing snow into driveways, and that a newly-purchased newly-purchased snowblower is being used to remove snow from curb areas. "We thank everyone for their patience." he said. "With their help, we can stay on top of the job. " I' my yv-; " .J y v iff -y iyJ- WrSX!' . Park City Mayor Jack Green (left) presents Richard and Leona Martinez with an engraved prospector's pan, a token of appreciation for Richard's 16 years on the City Council. letterheads logos graphic design layout typesetting printing flyers brochures business cards mailers advertising ... v o Call The Newspaper649-9014, 419 Main St., Park City Snowflower Condominiums at the base of the ski runs 4 bedrooms, lofU 3 baths $375,000 discount for cash 2 bedroom, loft, 3 baths $249,000 ml Ki Capson-Morris -McComb 1800 Park Avenue, P.O. Box 1921, Park City, Utah 84060 (801) 649-8601 See Rob Morris or Church Owen OPEN FOR APRES SKI COCKTAILS AND HORS D'OEUVRES 4: M - b id p m. with live entertainment - Ken KUyginnes OPEN FOR DINNER 6.00-70.30 every night. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 649-5993 Located at 50 Shadow Ridge Drive at the west end of the Resort parking lot. |