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Show The Newspaper Thursday, March 11, 1982 Page A3 ILettiteirs tt tin DM Best Price Alternatives for White Pine Dear Editor: I am writing to express my opinion about the proposed development of White Pine Canyon by the Park City Ski Corporation and to encourage the citizens of Park City to do likewise. First, I will state my connections with Park City, then I will state my reasons to consider alternative development of the canyon, and lastly, I will suggest an alternative plan for this development develop-ment which I would like the community com-munity and the Park City Ski Corporation to consider. I lived and worked in Park City from 1976 to 1978, a short-time transient, like many others. I have returned many times to town and seen the growth of the community, the expansion of ski areas, and the influx of people making Park City their new home. This growth of Park City will obviously continue for a long time. Park City holds fond memories for me; friendly people in town that are always willing to lend a helping hand, skiing on sunny days in the back-country or on the slopes, and endless hours of throwing pottery at the Kimball Art Center. I was fortunate to live up White Pine Canyon and enjoyed the daily cross-country ski into our house, rented by Mary Lehmer. I grew to love White Pine Canyon and felt it was an extension of my home. I felt lucky that the townfolk had such close access to a canyon that was barely touched by man's hands or machines. Each time I returned to visit friends in town, and see the new growth as well, I was unconsciously glad that White Pine remained unchanged. Recently, I have read articles from the L.A. Times indicating the possibility possibil-ity of expansion of the Park City Ski Resort into the canyon. The thought of this kind of development grieves me for I know that the growth of the community will not stop. It is not my intention to promote preservation of this canyon, for I would be fighting a losing battle. Instead, I am suggesting that the Park City Ski Corporation and the Lehmer family consider developing develop-ing a cross-country ski resort as an alternative to development. I enjoy alpine skiing but advocate a balanced community which offers a variety of recreational opportunities. I feel a cross-country ski area could . be : developed and would add to the diversity of the town rather than continued expansion of the ski lifts. By closing off access to local canyons for alpine skiing only, the ski corporations have taken a undirectional approach to recreational sports and limited the use of these mountains to a select group of individuals. There is a growing interest in cross-country skiing; many Eastern and Midwestern states have already provided both alpine and cross-country facilities and have found it to be very successful. I have listed below some reasons why I feel an alternative development plan is necessary and some alternative plans to consider. Neither of these lists are complete, and the arguments for Hospital from 1 ment of health) has stated that we did not act prematurely," said Shaw. "We are still concerned about the management of the hospital. And given the same information, we would doit again." He said the state is redrafting the report based on an inspection in early February to show the county commission com-mission how every complaint is justified by regulations or accepted medical practice. A finalized in-house version will be ready by early next week, he said. The state might have been ready with a detailed defense last Thursday, he said, but were surprised by the county's heated objections. This Tuesday, the controversy spread to County Health Director Frank Singleton, who was questioned at an afternoon meeting in Coalville. Commissioners said Singleton erred because the state had informed him on Monday, March 2, about their complaints, com-plaints, and the health director had not advised the county. They also complained com-plained that Singleton had concurred with the state, when the hospital was not in his jurisdiction. According to a KPCW report, Commissioner Gerald Young said Singleton had too much I BEABONE I U For summer 1982 LODESTAR advertising is fast approaching. U 1 Call The Newspaper, 649-9014. I and against such an alternative are endless. I encourage each individual to question these ideas, discuss them with your friends and neighbors, and voice your opinion to the Park City Ski Corporation if you think there is a need for this type of alternative plan. Thank you, in advance for publishing and considering my suggestions for alternative development of the White Pine Canyon. I welcome any comments com-ments from the citizens of Park City. Happy spring skiing! Sincerely, Jill A. Tipton Geology Student University of Montana Editor's Note Ms. Tipton's list of suggestions for alternative development was far too lengthy to be published, given space limitations in this issue. However, The Newspaper will keep the list on file for anyone who would like to read it. ChamberBureau thanks parade participants Editor: The OsmondU.S. Ski Team Celebrity Cele-brity Parade was a sensational success suc-cess because of the outstanding participation par-ticipation of many Park City groups and individuals. We started at six o'clock in the morning mor-ning blowing up 5,000 balloons! Thanks to Katherine Janka, Sue Hillman, Suzette Ahrendt, Judy MacMahon, Jim Kennicott, Bryan Gardner, Dolly Makoff, Teri Gomes, Valerie Davis, Bob and Gloria Johnston and all the others who were recruited at the last minute. I hope your fingers have thawed out by now! The Park City Police and Public Works Departments deserve lots of praise for their efficiency and cooperation. Special thanks go to Jim Holcomb, Bob Johnston, Frank Bell and Joe Offret. Beginning the parade in regal style, we were honored to have Glade Peterson, Peter-son, star of the Utah Opera Company, withthis famous horse, "Popeye," as : the leader and flagbearer. Pat Korogi found the flag and gave encouragement en-couragement with humor for which I am grateful. The Park City High School cheerleaders added lots of pizzazz and came through at the last minute looking look-ing lovely. We were lucky to have beautiful, open cars for celebrities to ride in. Thank you Pat and Mike Barnes for the use of your Mercedes and Bruce Barnes for driving it. Thanks to Jim Lynn for his fantastic Rolls Royce and Max Vierig for the Model T and the terrific clown get-up. There were also three official ski team cars driven by Jody Hollingsworth, Doris Thaller and Pat Graddick. time on his hands if he was in-investigating in-investigating such things. Since the Tuesday session, Singleton has not been commenting to the press. But earlier in the week, he discussed the incident with The Newspaper. Singleton said he heard about the problems March 1 and asked state officials of-ficials if they had told the commission. "They told me, 'Yeah, we set up a meeting for tomorrow,'" he said. "I did agree with them that if they felt the problems were valid, they should restrict the hospital." Commissioner Young declined to condemn Singleton in talking to The Newspaper. "I don't know what Frank's done, other than what he told us yesterday," he said. "I don't feel he was investigating. I just wonder if he has time on the job to indulge in other things." Young said he wished to meet with Singleton privately to discuss their differences. dif-ferences. "We'll talk about my accusations ac-cusations and his accusations, without the media blasting it all over the place." I don't want to go back now over old problems and hash 'em out." County Clerk Pace remarked, "Apparently, "Ap-parently, Frank has been made a scapegoat to take the heat off the state." Said Commissioner Wallin: "If The Fire Department vehicles added much to the festivities. Herb Johnson, Carol Querry, Jim Santy, Jeff Birrenkott, Bruce Barcal and Chief David Sundquist gave their time along with many more. Gary Vetterli brought all of his junior firefighters, too. Dave Bates from Wanship is always generous with his time and talents and came through with two wonderful horse-drawn wagons. Thanks to Dave, Jack Schurman, and the Silver Creek String Band along with Johnny Mitchell Mit-chell and his son who helped with the wagons. Special thanks to Dave's son, Daniel, the most gifted young fiddle player in the state! The Giant Chicken, Penguin and Snow Bunny wish to remain anonymous, but I want to thank these three prominent real estate salesmen and developers for being truly outrageous ! We had a great group of clowns parading up Main Street, including Cameron and Adam Symonds, Randy and Jennie Poison, Suzette and Chad Ahrendt, Sue Hillman, Noe Zavala, Don "Groucho" Gomes, Patsy Droubay, Susan Jarman and the famous Elliot. Thanks to you all and to the others we couldn't recognize behind their makeup! It just wouldn't be a parade without Billy Koleman and the adorable children from her Raggety Ann and Andy Pre-School. Thanks Billy! The City's bombardier snowplow was a big hit driven by Wayne Putman with help from Angela and Stephanie Johnston. Boyd Putman was the "monster" on top. Thanks to all! The gorgeous men of the Park City Rugby Team get the prize for being the most popular with the crowd. They played "God Bless America" on kazoos while marching up the street on skis! Thanks to our young banner-holders, members of the Park City Ski Team (future U.S. Ski Team champs!) organized by Marcie Tebbs, and the Park City soccer teams, organized by Bruce Henderson and Annie Bowman. Ernie's Night Riders were wonderful, wonder-ful, as usual, and we appreciate their participation. Diane Ryder was cute as can be with her hoola hoop and Susan Gasser, Miss Utah 1982, added grace and glamour. Dan Baxter and the Salt Lake Scotts, Ted Shupe and his Pee Wee Pickers and Horst Fidel and his Bavarian Band all came from far away to add delightful delight-ful music to the parade. And, finally, thanks to all of the great Main Street merchants who washed windows and decorated their storefronts for the occasion. You were terrific! Thanks Park City! It was another one of those wild and wonderful events that proves there is just no place in the world that knows how to have as much fun as Park City! Sincerely, Tina Lewis Community Affairs Director, Park City Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau Frank knew we hadn t been notified about this, he should have advised us. " Wallin said the commission was not told until March 2 about the problems. He said he was called the previous Friday afternoon by a state employee who set up the meeting on Tuesday, but did not tell Wallin what the subject was. "He insisted it was a serious problem," said Wallin. "I was dealing with someone not on the higher echelon, because he either didn't know about it or wouldn't tell me." Wallin said that when state officials showed up on Tuesday, their first words were, "We're here to close down the hospital." Lee Shaw differed in his description of the process. "We did not take legal action, or issue a closure order. We notified the county of the deficiencies, and recommended they take action." "The department is not in business to put hospitals out of business," he said. 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