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Show Page B8 D Thursday, April 15, 1993 The Park Record Section B Father Bob by CHRIS EISENBERG Record staff writer Though he had thought about it before, Bob North never really intended to be a priest. As a college senior double majoring in history and rhetoric, his post-college plans were to continue school with an eye toward a doctorate in African history. Things didn't work out quite as planned. Sitting comfortably on the front steps of the Park Avenue Episcopal Church, North or Father Bob as he is called by his parishioners says his decision to join the priesthood was the result of a calling. Unlike many priests who say they arc called to enter the priesthood, however, Father Bob was really called. On the phone. The way he tells the story, Father Bob says he received a call one day from the Dean of the Seminary at Ohio's Bexley Hall. That call, which Father Bob says was "completely out of the blue," changed his life. The deal was simple. The seminary offered him the opportunity to study at the school for a year, "no strings attached," to see if he was interested in becoming a priest That's all it took. Before the year was out, Father Bob had decided to become a priest. "It's funny how things come together," he says now looking back on the experience. And he doesn't have any regrets. "To be able to be paid for what you want to do most in life," he says, "that's the ultimate in job satisfaction." Father Bob has been the priest at Park City's Episcopal Church since November. He loves the town, both for its physical beauty and its residents. "I guess I would love Park City even if it didn't have mountains and skiing because of the people that are here," he says. "I think ALAMO DRAFT HOUSE Offering an old western style bar featuring a variety of hot sandwiches, like our philly or chicken cheese steak subs (the locals' favorite!) to our almost world-famous burgers. Midnight specials from 6-9 p.m. Live music and dancing. A private club for the benefit of members. 447 Main, 649-2380. BAJA CANTINA CookhV since 1983 The wildest restaurant in Park City is here! Located in the plaza entrance of the Park City Ski Area. We enjoy serving our amigos good tasting, carefully prepared fresh foods of Mexico. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 1 1:30 a.m. with Sunday Brunch at 1 1 a.m. Call 649-BAJA (AMX, M,V). THE BORDERLINE RESTAURANT New in '93. Mexican & American food. Formerly "Scully's" with the same menu (soups & salads), but now the new owners have spiced it up a little for you Mexican food lovers, with the cooks' many years of experience in the food industry. Come on in and experience the great taste of REAL Mexican food. Located at 333 Main St., 2nd floor, Main Street Market Place. 649-8172 649-8172 for take out. CHEZ BETTY Owners Michael and Barbara Rapp offer Fine Food and Dining at Chez Betty in The Copperbottom Inn. Seasonally influenced cooking together with a dedicated staff, provide a delicious evening in our comfortable Dining Room. On Deer Valley Drive off of Park Avenue next to Jans. Easy to reach by car or bus. Plenty of parking. 649-8181 for. reservations. 5:30 -10 pm. Closed Tuesdays. loves Park City's free thinking, diverse residents V,, Father Bob North sits on the steps of the what you see in Park City is an accumulation of. ..independent, free thinking, wonderfully diverse people." Before moving to Park City, Father Bob served as the Dean of the Cathedral in Sioux Falls, S.D., a position he found interesting given the high percentage of Native Americans in South Dakota's Episcopal congregations. Of the 125 South Dakota congregations, 100 were on Indian reservations and over 50 percent of church members were Native American. During his two and a half years in Sioux Falls, Father Bob helped form a separate Native American congregation with its own priest, Martin Brokenleg. That congregation, which Father Bob describes with particularly keen interest, blended together a number of traditional Episcopalian and Native American rites. They had their own drummer group, burned incense made from sweet grass and sage instead of frankincense, used a specially carved altar and ate special Native American bread. Of his experiences in South Dakota, Father Bob is especially grateful. "South Dakota is great because you come in contact with the Native American people who are so generous," he said. "It was one of the best things that happened to me." Though active in the priesthood for 25 years, Father Bob, 51, has also found time to serve his community .. in other ways. From 1968 to 1976 ' Father Bob worked as a state CISERO'S Cookin' since 1985 Fine Italian food carefully prepared and served to you at palatable prices. Lunch and dinner daily, bar menu served all day. Live music, Wednesday - Saturday, Local Jam Night on Wednesdays. Dance floor. One of the Top 8 night clubs in the Wasatch Front - Bill Clark "Night Club Update." 306 Main Street. Private club downstairs for benefit of members. Restaurant 649-5044, Bar 649-6800. THE CLUB Located right next to The Alamo, remember? Featuring hot sandwiches like our chicken parm, or maybe our veggie burger. How about our spicy chicken wings or nachos to warm you up? Weeknight dinner specials from 6-9 pjn. Live music and dancing A private dub for the benefit of members 449 Main, 649-6693. COYOTE GRILL We feature Southwestern and new classical cuisine with a variety of vegetarian items. With an effort to bring the finest ingredients from around the country we use Florida seafood via Federal Express and steaks and chops from Stockyards of Chicago. Our dining room is located in the Park City Resort Center with great views of the surrounding mountains. Open for apres ski at 3 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. daily. Underground parking, UDABC licensee, Reservations accepted. 649-1 180 ELCHEEPO The fun family restaurant at the top of Historic Mam Street Featuring Chef Alvin's dally Gormet Dinner Specials, World-famous flame-broiled chicken! Falitas! Ribs! Burgers! Salads! Jukebox! Pinball! Private party room! Nachos! Fun and more fun! Childrens menu, take out available! Polio Lounge now open. Complete dinners from $5.50 Dinner only from 5 to 10 p.m daily, 1 1 p.m. Fri. Sat, 255 Main Street 649-0883 " 1 WWWPFWWIIW . 1 Ul ,v v - " v ' ..,., J ' ' " 'lit ' I I . ' 'v, n il ,1 Park Avenue Episcopal Church. legislator for his home state of Minnesota. Serving for four years as a state representative then another four years as a state senator, Father Bob helped Minnesota solve problems ranging from campaign reform to how to finance a new stadium. "It's funny how things come together' says Father Bob. He seems most proud of the bill he wrote authorizing construction of the Metro Dome, now called the Humphrey Dome. G LITRE 11ND Enjoy the Stein Eriksen Lodge's Glitretind Restaurant, featuring Contemporary European cuisine in an exquisite mountainside setting. Rocky Mountain Breakfast Buffet, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; Skier's Buffet and a la carte lunch, 1 1 :30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner menu, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Apres ski with live entertainment and oyster bar in the Troll Hallen Lounge. 1991 and 1992 winner of The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Reservations recommended, 645-6455. 645-6455. GRUBSTEAK RESTAURANT Located at Prospector Square, The Grubsteak features such beef specialties as Prime Rib, 21 -day aged New York steak as well as fresh fish, seafood and chicken dishes. All entrees are complimented by a 35-item fresh salad bar, the dessert menu includes our famous Mud Pie. Try our new lunch menu, including our Salad and Sandwich Bar. Sunday brings Park City's favorite Brunch, don't miss it! Dinner hours: Sunday -Thursday 5:00 - 9:30 pm, Friday 61 Saturday 5:00-10:00 pm. Lunch: 1 1:30-2:30 Monday - Saturday, Sunday Brunch 10 am - 2 pm. 649-8060. 649-8060. LEGENDS CAFE Park City's new family style restaurant serving our unique Legendary taste temptations. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night until 3:00 am. Located in the Galleria Mall, 580 Main St. across from the Claimjumper. Take-out and delivery. 649-9229. AM'O 5 .; iJWCv "I was appointed head of the commission because I couldn't care less about sports," he says with a laugh. His main concern was to make sure Minnesota taxpayers didn't pick up the tab for the new facility. He was successful. Today, Father Bob says, the Humphrey Dome is one of the few domes in the country that receives no public subsidy and even generates a profit. The Humphrey Dome is home to Minnesota's college and proffessional football teams and the Minnesota Twins baseball team. Father Bob smiles when he tells stories about his eight years in politics, particularly his first run for office in 1968. "Everybody in the political MILETI'S 412 Main Street, 649-8211. Family owned and operated since 1973. Mileti's has been a favorite with locals and tourists for many years. The menu has evolved with attention to pleasing both the eye and palate and includes creative homemade pasta specials, and traditional Italian fare. Join us on Historic Main Street as part of your Park City experience. AEMCV MOUNTAIN CHICKEN Rotisserie Chicken, great side dishes, and specials. "The new restaurant that everyone's talking about." Located in Park City Plaza, 1890 Bonanza Drive, across from the Buggy Bath in Prospector Square. We marinate the chicken in our special herb and spice mixture. It's served hot from the rotisserie. High quality take out food or dine in. We'll cater your next party or family gathering. Give us a call, we can usually arrange a party for up to 20 with a couple hours' notice. Open daily from 10:30 am - 9:00 pm. CaU 645-8483. MOUNT AIR CAFE Park City's family restaurant famous for homemade pies, rolls and soups. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and daily specials. Banquets for parties up to 80. Take-out orders. Open 6 a.m. to midnight daily. 1900 Park Avenue. 649-9868. NACHO MAMA'S Come experience the unique local atmosphere at Nacho Mama's. We serve a creative interpretation of popular Mexican-style dishes combined with unique regional specialties borrowed from throughout the Southwest, Featuring blue corn tortillas as well as distinctive chiles imported from New Mexico. 1821 Sidewinder, next to the Olympia Hotel 645-TACO. realm told us to not to talk about the issues but just to get your name out there," he remembers. That wa? advice he didn't follow, y 1 He described his campaign as x "possibly the wordiest campaign ever in North America,'' one in which he focused on the issues at a time when others weren't. Whatever Father Bob did, it worked. He beat the incumbent representative in a race that he admits "wasn't even close." "I guess I would love Park City , even if it didn't have mountains and skiing because of the people that are here' Though he has no plans to enter the political fray while in Utah, North is still deeply involved with social issues. He is co-chair of ICTHOS, a Park City group established to build affordable housing and a shelter for abused women in children. The project, which will go before the Park City Historic District Commission and City Council for approval in coming weeks, is slated to be built on donated land at the top of Main Street. Though not yet approved, preliminary designs call for eight units of affordable housing, two units of temporary shelter for people in transition, and a four bedroom shelter, capable of sleeping 14 people, designed to ' house abused women and children. While he has only been in Park City for a little more than five months, Father Bob believes the decision to come here was a sound one. ,; . "The physical environment is just wonderful," he said. "But what I love is the human environment." PAISANO'S Park City's new Northern Italian Restaurant Located upstairs in the Park City Racquet Club, on the city bus route. Paisano's offers delicious salads, pasta dishes, chicken, veal, beef, and seafood dishes. Our chef offers a variety of specials daily. Kids menu available. Open daily for lunch , and dinner. Already a locals favorite. Call us at 649-7742 for more information or reservations. PARK CITY GRILL Park City's most extensive menu. You'll feel the tradition of an old grill house in San Francisco. Form Cobb Salad or sandwiches to steaks, chops, seafood or meatloaf and mashed potatoes, our menu promises to satisfy. Other specialities include chicken pot pie, chicken chili, and for dessert, old-fashioned old-fashioned bread pudding. Breakfast menu served 7:30 am -1 1 am. Full menu served from 1 1 am till 1 1 pm. WASATCH BREW PUB Located at the top of Historic Main Street. The Brew Pub features its award-winning Wasatch beers and an outstanding selection of fine ; -foods. Pub menu offered from 11 a.m., dinner menu offered every night from 5 p.m. Upstairs Sports Bar with pool tables, darts, and foosball. 250 Main 'Street 649-0900. Ample parking next to Brew Pub. THE YARROW Sensational offerings in our comfortable and friendly restaurant. Enjoy fabulous specials like our Lunch Break - a great deal for $3.75. Prime Rib Buffet - Friday and Saturday nights for $14.95, , Sunset Steak Dinner nightly for $8.95. Breakfast Buffet daily for , . $6.95. And don't miss our extraordinary Sunday Brunch for $14.95. Open dally 6:30 a.m. to , 10:30 p.m. 649-7000. pooRiecxpy |