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Show Park Record Thursday, March 29, 1990 Page B7 Saw ttUne eaiDn by Gary Weiss Sponsor a tree Spring seems to be here, and although it will probably go south a few times in the next couple months, in our minds, it's spring. As spring ripens to summer a lot of focus will be put on things like water and landscape, and I will be talking some about the inter-relationships of plant materials and the environment, water and soil conservation and so on. But for now I want to talk about trees in one specific sense; planting them on a municipal scale. Utah towns have always made a point of planting trees; more so than other western states. To the original town-makers, trees signified permanence, as well as having practical value. Many cities and towns use trees as townscape elements wherein they serve as markers to identify neighborhoods and provide landmarks land-marks for orientation. They create visual barriers and noise buffers, buf-fers, and in a society that tends to show its individuality through design of it's living spaces, trees, more than anything else, can provide visual continuity and cohesion in areas that are made up of jumbled architecture. When trees front a street in significant numbers, it doesn't really real-ly matter so much that you have condos next to single story houses, log next to stucco, and so on. As you pass through that street, whether on foot, bicycle or in a car, your primary visual impression is of the trees. When used properly, they direct the eye to impressive views, or away from less impressive ones. When building height is an issue, they gently lead the eye up to the mountains beyond, or create a stepping up feel, rather than a sense of brute bulk. Trees form a comfort zone in summer heat and sun. Their roots hold soil on hills. The spread of a tree's leaf crown removes the need for some lawn areas, especially pine-like trees whose branches bran-ches start at the ground. Trees (well, plants in general) return oxygen to the atmosphere and use co2, thus being the only know process to actively reverse the Greenhouse Effect. They use much less water per surface covered than most landscape plants, and most important of all, we like them. All of this is not big news, right? And Park City does have a bunch of trees. But most of those trees are in the heavier residential residen-tial neighborhoods, planted by individuals. Again, wonderful, but there are many areas throughout the town that are pretty barren. They apear to be vacant land waiting for something to happen. I would like to suggest that a partnership be formed between the city and its residents to tree-up Park City in a big way. It would work like this. The city planners and landscape architects would designate areas; some that come to mind are the Belt Route, the entry corridor from 40 and Marsac Hill behind Sweede Alley. They would also designate appropriate tree species. Then we, as individuals and businesses and families would "sponsor" (pay for) the trees. The tree that you sponsor would have a little tag placed on it forever identifying it as your tree. The city would plant and maintain them, but wouldn't have to buy them. You could decide where to sponsor your tree, and for generations that tree would be visible evidence of your roots in the community. Trees would grow tall with the children they were "named" for. That's it. Pretty somple. But just imagine what the Belt Route would look like if only 100 people sponsored trees there. Imagine a colonade of stately spruce leading you around the big curve. A different type of tree could then announce your arrival at the entry en-try road to Deer Valley. How different would Swede Alley be if the Marsac building stood tall among a grove of Aspen or Birch. Maybe then the dumpsters would be a little less prominent. And how sweet in the fall. How differently would visitors be affected if the entry corridors to Park City were lined with trees? How do you feel when you come upon a shady lane? Well, you get the point. This is one that should be pretty easy to accomplish if the city has the will. Even right-of-way areas that are controlled by the state should be negotiable. The county seems to be talking about trees already; I heard Commissioner Soter on the radio last week talking about studies, task forces, etc. This is great, but among county priorities I have the feeling that this just might not make it to the top of the list. What I am proposing is essentially a citizen action, directed by the city. Think globally, act locally. This is a win-win deal. Shade, beauty, beau-ty, density mitigation, Greenhouse gas reduction, what could be better? No doubt the City will point out the maintenance costs etc. But they (we) chose to have as our park centerpiece a landscape land-scape that requires massive attention by city employees and city water because we feel it is a worthwhile expenditure of funds. If we want, we can let them know that we feel it's important and desirable to populate Park City with trees. Simple things to do Talk to your representatives on the Board of Parks, Recreation and Beautification, They are the people to make this happen. And as always, the City Council is the best arena for these types of requests. nr SrOTTED AM OFEH MCE LATELT? DOITT THROW THAT mil AWAT! HART Ml HOLLtT LOOK TOR THE GARDEH CLUD TO OLD Mil , 049-0010 MEDICAL DOCTORS Park City Family Health and Emergency Center 649-7640 Holiday Village Shopping Mall (between (bet-ween Albertsons and Hermans). Adult and Pediatric Medical Care. Family Planning, Medical Emergencies Emergen-cies and Trauma. Diplomates, American Board of Family Practice Robert W.Barnett, MD Lisa A. Bollen.MD Aviation Medical Examiner Robert J. Evers, MD Paula Gibbs-Taylor, MD Dlplomate, American Board of Pediatrics Robert T. Winn.MD Family Nurse-Practitioner R. Herbert Lepely, FNP Tek Kilgore, FNP Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1 0 a.m. to 9 p.m. Office appointments encouraged for non-urgent visits. Emergency care anytime. 24 hours everyday University of Utah Medical Center Obstetrics & Gynecology Group 50 N. Medical Dr. 581-7647 James R. Scott, M.D. Prof. & Chairman: High Risk Obstetrics, Tubal Microsurgery and and Gynecologic Surgery. William Keye.M.D., Chief, Division of Endocrinology Full range of infertility and laser surgery. Also, the department has 16 other board-certified obstetrician obstetri-cian gynecologists including all subspecialties offering complete state-of-the art obstetric and gynecologic care. Park City Urology 649-2070 645-8275 (By Appointment) Bruce W. Carlin, MD Park City Office 1 700 Park Ave. Urology-adult and children Male infertility Bed wetting Prostate Disease Kidney Stone Removal Urinary Tract Infection Vasectomy Vasectomy reversal Microscopic Urological surgery Male Impotence and Prosthesis ,s. Genital and Urinary Tracts OB-GYN ASSOCIATES, INC. 649-0657 Carl Woolsey, Jr., M.D. Dan L. Chichester, M.D. Jeffrey D. Quinn.M.D. Tina Hedin Goldsmith, R.N. , M.S., FNP Specialists in adolescent and adult women's health care providing obstetric, gynecologic, surgical, infertility in-fertility and family planning. Physicians on-call 24 hours Female provider option Salt Lake Office 1151 E. 3900S..B299, SLC Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center 649-KNEEC5633) John R. Merendino, MD Sports Medicine Specialists Orthopedic Surgeon By appointment. Specializing in athletic and sports injuries. The Preventive Medicine Center in Park City 1901 Prospector Ave., Suite 100 649-5565 Prevention through early diagnosis, education and lifestyle modification. Sheldon S. Sbar, M.D.F.A.C.C. Lowell I. Gerber, M.D.F.A.C.C. Board Certified Cardiologists. Park City Cardiology Lowell I. Gerber, M.D.F.A.C.C. Sheldon S. Sbar, M.D.F.A.C.C. Cardiovascular Consultants of Utah 649-5552 800-873-4557 By appointment. VETERINARY White Pine ' Veterinary Clinic 649-7182 Keith S. Lund, DVM Allen Bice, DVM Large and small animal, full-service hospital. Appointments and 24-hour emergency service. PHYSICAL THERAPY Park City Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation 645-8080 Mark Anderson, P.T. Brian L. White, P.T. Orthopedic, sports medicine and post-surgical rehabilitation. -Specializing in knee and joint rehabilitation. Located at Prospector Athletic Club with access to all facilities. Open Mon-Fri until 7:30 p.m. Also open Saturday mornings. Summit Sports Medicine Physical Therapy 649-3913 Marc Larsen, P.T. Knee Rehabilitation Back and Neck Therapy Athletic Conditioning Equipment & Programs Computerized Fitness Testing Open Mon.-Frl. 7a.m. 7p.m. Saturday mornings optometrists Bradley B. Rounds, O.D. 649-5200 Complete visual examinations, contact con-tact lenses, specializing in children's reading and learning dif-ficulties, dif-ficulties, sports vision analysistraining. The Vision Center 649-5200 Roberts. Briggs, O.D. Visual examinations, contact lenses, large selection of frames and sunglasses, personalized service. ser-vice. Prescriptions filled. 750 E. Kearns Blvd. 4. tax PREPARATION Computer Assisted Tax Services Pat Karz 649-0348 All Federal income tax forms prepared with the error-free aid of a computer! Tax planning too by a professional accountant. Reasonable fees and fast service. chiropractic a spouts mEDicim Park City Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Clinic 649-1017 Donald A. Cofer, D.C. Chiropractic Orthopedist Duane W. Francis, D.C. Chiropractic Physician Robert Weiner, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon David Jaramlllo, D.P.M. Podiatrist Robert Fournier, L.M.T. (i-- Massage Therapist Laurie Cofer, C.N.C. Nutritional Consultant Nancy Pollard, M.S. W.-Stress W.-Stress Consultant Ann Robertson, A.T.C. Athletic Trainer Park City Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Clinic is a multi-discipline multi-discipline facility offering a comprehensive com-prehensive range of services under the supervision of a highly qualified, professional staff. 1 678 Bonanza Dr. (next to the Park Record Bldg.) Available 7 daysweek. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 1 2:30 p.m., Sat. 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Sun. spa a POOL SERVICE Aquatech Pool & Spa 645-7972 Spa & Pool Sales Service Supplies Sup-plies Parts ' Chemicals Daily Cleaning Service " Replacement Filters ' Saunas Steamers Jetted Tubs i 1270 Iron Horse Dr Park City, Ut. 84060 SPEECH ' PATHOLOGIST Summit Speech & Language 649-4784 Karen Butler, M.S. CCC-SP Licensed Speech Pathologist Serving acquired & developmental speechlanguagelearning problems. pro-blems. Adult and pediatric. COCffJSEMfJG SERVICES Counseling Institute 649-2426 Confidential Professional Counseling Marriage, individual and family group therapy, divorce adjustment, child guidance, depression, crisis counseling, medical and in-patient referral. Day, evening and weekend appointments, ap-pointments, sliding fee scale. A free assessment is available upon request. K. Gene Hansen, Ph.D Shauna Bradley, LCSW Carol Buell, LCSW Beth Hughes, MS All therapists licensed by the State of Utah. Counseling Institute is heavily involved in-volved in counseling cases of spouse and child abuse and offers a sliding fee scale to all persons depending on their income. 1 760 Prospector Avenue 649-2426 A United Way, non-profit agency since 1982. Marion P. Ayers, DSW, LCSW 50 Thaynes Canyon Park City -649-9723 240 University Street Salt Lake City- 581-0329 -Relationships - Family, -Adolesencents, Adults. Depression -Stress, Co-Dependency, Adult -Children of Alcholics, Interpersonal -Conflict. -Park City or Salt Lake City. The Emotional Wellness Clinic 649-7332 V. Alton Dohner, M.D. Adult Psychotherapy Medication Evaluation and Management Manage-ment Marty Rhea, P.h.D., RN Adult Psychotherapy IndividualCouples Therapy Special Interest in Women's Issues Sliding Fee Scale Office Hours by Appointment 1 729 Sidewinder Drive Suite 201 Park City, Utah 84068-0281 Nancy Pollard, LCSW Psychotherapist 649-7600 Specializing in a metaphysical approach to psychotherapy -utilizing an eclectic style of cognitive and altered state techniques. Focus is on healing and empowerment. Individual and group sessions. Available as lecturer and facillatator. All sessions strictly confidential. Valley Mental Health Summit County Unit 649-8347 Adult; children and family therapy. Drug and alcohol counseling. Prevention, education and referral services. 1 753 Sidewinder Dr., Park City The Care Center 649-CARE FREE evaluation and referral services ser-vices for outpatient and inpatient care. Our experienced crisis specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. The Care Center - A Division of The Western Institute 1 760 Prospector Ave., Park City Planned Parenthood Association of Utah 649-5989 1670 Bonanza (in the Park Record Building) Birth Control , Men's and women's screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases Pregnancy Testing Pap smears and annual exams Education programs and services for schools and community groups All services are confidential and affordable. (Services free to those who qualify.) Nancy Pollard, LCSW Psychotherapist 649-7600 Specializing In stress therapy to improve relationships with self and others. Individual, couple and group therapy available. All counseling strictly confidential. 544 Park Avenue. ATTORNEY SERVICES J. Bruce Savage, Jr. 649-5039 Attorney at Law 11 60 Park Av. Park City, UT 84060 - INSURANCE Farmers Insurance Group Judy Kimball Hanley, agent 649-8656 Fire, life, commercial, auto. Holiday Village Mall State Farm Insurance MaxO. Vierig, Agent "40 years of Good Neighbor Service" 649-9161 Health, life, commercial, auto, fire. Suite 1 , Compark Plaza 1950 Woodbine Way, one street east of Anderson Lumber. Insurance Market Place 649-9494 Teri Bates, Independent Agent 544 Park Avenue "Why shop 1 company when you can compare 35?" State Farm Insurance Tom Ligare, Agent 649-3332 Auto, life, fire, health 1662 Bonanza Drive next to the Park Record Bldg. Farmers Insurance Group Blake Jones, agent 278-4651 649-8587 Health, life, commercial, auto, fire. 3950 S. 2300 E., SLC 5465 Old Ranch Road INVESTMENTS International Investment Center 645-7940 George Moldenhauer, broker. The International Investment Center is a full service commodity brokerage firm with headquarters in Park City and six branch offices throughout the country. You are invited to attend a FREE "Introduction to Commodity Trading" seminar. Call for details. The Moldenhauer Financial Group also offers discount stock brokerage services. SHEARSON-LEHMAN-HUTTON 486-2201 Charles G. Reynolds Park City Resident. Money Markets, Stocks, Cor- porates and Government Bonds, Tax Free Municipal Bonds, IRA Rollover's. 2348 Foothill Blvd. (mouth of Parley's Canyon) S.L.C., Utah 84109 -486-2201 800-662-0054 Utah Watts A. G. Edwards Investments Since 1 887 Norm Fournier, investment Broker and Park City Resident. 1-800-456-7660 Stocks ' Bonds IRA's Mutual Funds Annuities 77 West 200 South, Suite 1 50 (across from the Salt Palace) Salt Lake City, Ut. 84101 FITNESS CONSULTING The Diet Center 649-6776 Suzanne Harris Counselor The Diet Center comprehensive five-phase program includes private daily counseling, sound nutrition, behavior modification and lifelong maintenance. Call now for a free consultation. Located in the Jess Reid Building, 750 Kearns Boulevard. AUTOMOTIVE Maedel's Sales & Service 649-9802, Est. 1947 Your full-service body shop. Free towing if we fix it. Insurance claims welcome. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Frl. After hrs. estimates available by appt. 41 1 7 W. Kilby Rd. Across I-80 from Jeremy Ranch. Park Ave. Automotive 645-7666 Richard Mercer Just east of Kimball Jet. . Car repairs with a touch of class. S M fitiiutitW J |