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Show i V IIMWIU jt ie tree1 BY ALEX WELLS Most people just get paid New twists on tap at P.C. Ski Swap A friend of mine said that growing up, for him, meant discovering that there were thousands of other people just like him. He is one of the brightest persons I know. But as he moved out of small pools of people in high school and college, and into the larger pools in society, he was startled to find so many others with similar skills, intelligence, and attributes. He didn't get instant recognition as a talent. In job interviews, he was forced to prove uniqueness uni-queness (or in some cases the lack of it) to get hired. Then he had to prove himself again, once hired. He may never see his name in the paper. Funny how society doles out recognition. Recognition comes more easily in youth, especially to athletes. Young athletes make headlines in small town papers. And in many small towns not so much in our own the community com-munity makes makes heros of young athletes. But few adults ever see their names in print. There are doctors who save lives every day who never see a headline. Scholars learn great truths, far from the public eye. Teachers educate, with little recognition. Society rewards some adults bowlers get trophies, realtors get plaques, politicians get elected. Most people just get paid. Some communities seem to live through young athletes. Old-timers have a stake in the game, when relatives and neighbors are on the field. Parents of players see younger versions of themselves. For them, watching the town's team is an extension of self, and a suspension of time. It's also a good time. A great high school football game is not a battle bat-tle between teams, but between communities. Park City vs. Kamas. Heber vs. Coalville. Us vs. Them. This week it's Park City vs. Delta, in the state 2A semifinals. The Miners are trying to carve themselves a niche in time, by winning the state high school football championship. They deserve the attention they're getting. But no more so than a 4.0 student, or a great drummer drum-mer in the school band. The Miner football players are hard-working, skilled, fortunate kids. Hard work, skill and good fortune might not keep them in the news all their lives. But that's all right. Because those same three things might just make them happy later on. Good luck to the Miner football team. by ALEX WELLS Record staff writer , The Park City Ski Education Foundation (PCSEF) has made some changes this year that should make the 18th Annual Park City Ski Swap set for Nov. 2-4 at the Treasure Mountain Middle School-better School-better than ever for locals. The ski swap a fundraiser for the PCSEF is the largest used ski show in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. The ' swap annually draws huge crowds (over 5,000 last year) who browse through thousands of new and used ski items. The ski swap opens Nov. 2 with equipment check-in from 4 to 9 p.m. To check-in equipment this year, participants must pay five percent of their asking price to the PCSEF. In other words, someone who would charge $100 for a pair of skis must first pay five dollars to the PCSEF. Then, if the skis sold, he would receive $80, rather than the usual $75. The end result is that the PCSEF charges a 25 percent commi-sion commi-sion the same as in past years. If the skis don't sell, the PCSEF keeps the five percent. According to PCSEF chairman Bob Marsh, the five percent charge will prevent participants par-ticipants from asking too much for their equipment, or from trying to sell defective goods. Marsh said the charge was instituted "to try to clean it up and to get good quality equipment at reasonable prices." Courtesy Of CANCUN MEXICO TRAVEL ZONE & LOraECS Win a FREE trip for two, via American Airlines and Travel Zone to Can-Cun Mexico, including air, and accomodations. 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Competitive rates, good parking, beautiful views and great visibility for your business. Call for more details! JessReid 649-3000 "SELLER FINANCING" Great in-town location near schools. Corner lot right on Park City transit route. Start planning for your new home. Priced at $39,500. Jan Blum 649-9089 ' ' JESS REID 'REAL ESTATE ;'-;"Hlc:'--;..-' J J1(. i f- , j ; j Jt WILDLIFE, STREAM & OPEN SPACE 1 1 LilX-J This year's ski swap includes several new twists for locals. The big change is the additon of a "Locals' Sneak Preview and Sale" from 9:30 p.m. to midnight Nov. 2. "For 18 years the people in Park City Ci-ty have supported the ski swap,' Marsh said. "This is our way of saying say-ing thank you and to give them the first chance at some of the great equipment." For $5, a local can purchase admission ad-mission to the Friday night preview and for the rest of the weekend. Admission to the swap on Saturday Satur-day or Sunday alone will cost $2. The s swap will run from 10 to 5 Saturday, and from 10 to 2 Sunday. Unsold equipment must be picked up bet-. ween 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday. The PCSEF is also offering a "Locals' Discount Incentive Deal" during "off hours" at the sale. From 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 to 12 Sunday, locals will receive a 10 percent refund on purchases over $100. This refund will be in the form of "ski swap bucks" fun money which can be used to purchase other items at the swap. Marsh said the goal of the "Locals' Discount Incentive Incen-tive Deal" is to "get (locals) In there when it's not quite so busy so they don't have to deal with the crowds." At last year's swap, 9,100 Items were tagged for sale. This year even more items, both new and used, will be available. "I'd say we're going to be looking at 10,000-15,000 items," Marsh said. Last year's swap raised almost $24,000 to help defer costs for skiers on the Park City Ski Team. Marsh hopes this year's swap matches the totals from last year's record-setting record-setting sale. "We don't have any ridiculous goals of $30,000 or anything," he said. U.S. Team tosses Ski Ball The Utah Ski Ball, an annual benefit for the U.S. Ski Team, will be held at the Salt Lake City Marriott at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17. "This is an extremely significant fund-raising event for the team," said Jennifer Stevens, director of development for the U.S. Ski Team. "It's in our home community and we're honoring the late Craig Badami, one of the best friends and promoters the sport of skiing and the U.S. Ski Team has ever had." This year's Utah Ski Ball will be dedicated to Badami, who was killed in a helicopter accident following the World Cup ski races at Park City last Thanksgiving weekend. As vice president of the Park City Ski Area, Badami founded the Ski Ball in 1986. Under Badami, Park City Ci-ty supported USST athletes for years. Today Park City and its sister ski area, Alpine Meadows, sponsor more USST athletes than any other company. A VIP reception will kick off the festivities. It will be followed by dinner, din-ner, a Las Vegas-style ski fashion extravaganza and dancing. "Considering the U.S. Ski Team receives no federal funding, events such as the Utah Ski Ball are key to the team's ability to train and compete," com-pete," Stevens said. Ski donations help disabled I I j r J ' (: f .. : f Q V ' r I - -i , i '' PCHSA director Meeche White watches Carrie Snoddy and Andy Larsen try on ski equipment. r The Park City Handicapped Sports Association (PCHSA) gave away new and used ski equipment to physically and developmentally disabled skiers during the organization's organiza-tion's Saturday Ski Extravaganza Oct. 27. Families came from throughout Utah to try on ski equipment donated by Park City residents and by local businesses. According to PCHSA, director Meeche White, ' more than 40 disabled skiers were outfitted. Many left with new boots donated by Rossignnol. Ski technicians from Cole Sport gave free binding adjustments to PCHSA skiers. Disabled skiers who need equipment equip-ment can choose from unclaimed goods at the PCHSA office this week. The organization is also offering equipment for sale at discounted rates to families of disabled skiers. "It's available to family members because we're hoping to encourage the families to take part with the disabled," White said. . The PCHSA needs donations, and in particular needs skis ISO to 160 centimeters in length, preferably ; with bindings. To make a donation, or to find out more about PCHSA ' programs, call 649-3991. GREAT INCOME PROPERTY MAXIMIZE YOUR REVENUE Thl uwll KiHlf Ino hnmfi Is on 1 1 .22 acres 2 bedroom. 2 bath, luxuriously furnished of beautiful country land with views throughout. 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