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Show 3 Saturday, January 4, 1997 The Park Record A-15 EDITORIAL A little bedtime story for the '90s TTer list; ere is a little urban fable to helo Lstart the New Year off on the rieht foot. It is about a Realtor who is showing a home in a newly built subdivision to a prospective pair of out-of-town buyers. In the course of walking through the home the clients ask a typical question: "What are the people like around here?" The wise old Realtor responds by asking, "Well, tell me a little bit about the people in your old neighborhood." neigh-borhood." "Oh, they were wonderful," the newcomers new-comers say. "It was a great community. We will miss it terribly." "Well," the wise old realtor says with a smile, "I think you will find the people here are a lot like that." Later that day the Realtor is showing the same property to another couple and they ask the very same question. "So, what's this neighborhood really like?" With a familiar grin the wise old Realtor asks again, "Well, tell me about the folks where you live now." "They are awful. The neighborhood is really going downhill. We can't wait to get LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Community outpouring Editor: I would like to thank all of my wonderful wonder-ful neighbors, friends and co-workers for helping me and my family through these difficult past few months. Our fourth child, Katherine Grace, was born on Sept. 30. A week and a half later, my mother had a massive stroke. She passed away three weeks later at the young age of 67. The day she died, our four-week-old daughter was admitted to Primary Children's Hospital. The doctors said she contracted pertussis (whooping cough) from the hospital or rest home where my mother was staying. Katherine stayed two long weeks at Primary. She spent four days in intensive care after a respiratory arrest. She has been home since then with nurses nurs-es checking her weekly. She is making great progress. The Jeremy RanchHidden Cove community, com-munity, with the help of Joyce Sibbett, raised money to donate a Christmas tree to the "Festival of Trees" in Katherine's honor. The tree ended up selling for $1,500. The funds are used to help the hospital provide the excellent care given to all its patients. I've felt spblessed by the outpouring of cards, dinners,- donations and caring. Thank you everyone for your kindness, generosity and prayers. I also need to thank my wonderful husband and sister Shauna. Her daily phone calls have helped to sort out our common grief and loss. Sincerely, Allison Kilbourn Pet owner responsibility Editor: The letter from Katherine Moore (Dec. 21) brings attention to two problems in the Silver Creek area. Many dog owners fail to provide their dog(s) the protection of a fenced yard. The dogs are allowed to roam and are a nui SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION 1 Year inside Summit County, $32, outside Summit County, $60 Mastercard or Visa No.. Name Mailing Address Mail to: The Park Record, P.O. Box 3688, Park City, Utah 84060, (801) 649 For the What will you remember most M ys A Cii Andrea Perrigo West Lake, Calif. V.P. Marketing "1996..! think it would have to be the O.J. trials. They were on the news a lot." out of there," says the pair. And, with a knowing shake of his head the wise old Realtor sighs, "I'm afraid you will see the same thing happening here." The moral, of course, is that a sense of community, or lack thereof, is up to you. The first couple probably went out of their way to make friends and reach out to the community, and their efforts were returned with the same hospitality. The second pair, looking to escape their old domain, likely will have to flee again as inevitable change comes to their new neighborhood. In fact, it is time for local residents, many of whom are expatriots from other urban areas, to take a hard look at themselves and how they deal with the challenges associated associat-ed with growth and change. Some are like the second couple. They ran away from their old neighborhoods as the crime rate went up and the schools became overcrowded, over-crowded, and are once again beginning to look for someplace else to hide-maybe Montana, maybe Idaho. In the meantime, they are cursing the traffic snarls on Main sance to runners, walkers, motorists, horseback horse-back riders, children, other homeowners, etc. This is in violation of a Summit County ordinance which states that a dog is to be fenced or on a leash even in the rural community com-munity of Silver Creek. This ordinance was designed out of consideration con-sideration for others and for the protection of the dog. When one makes the decision to become a dog owner he takes on responsibilities responsi-bilities that include the dog's protection. When a dog is running loose he is at risk of getting hit by a car. Most drivers in Silver Creek exceed the 25-mile-per-hour speed limit. Very few people slow down for the school bus loading load-ing and unloading area. Speeding vehicles are unsafe and they damage the dirt roads. Note: Wasatch Way is not private property prop-erty but is county owned with public access. Donna Leo Support for local heroes Editor: I've heard it said that firefighting is a thankless job. I think not. I realize when people are hurt, ill or have just experienced some property loss, their minds are dealing with the stress of the moment. Recently, I had the opportunity to collect col-lect donations from the merchants in town, to support our annual Park City firefighters Christmas drawing. As I went door to door, I received overwhelming generosity to my request. Very few merchants said no. I had the feeling the merchants were saying "Thanks" to the Fire Service District for the whole community. This probably sounds corny, but the feeling I experienced was huge! Like patriotism, like being a loved member of a family, like a sense of community I have never before experienced. What a wonderful Christmas present! What a wonderful community Park City! Many thanks to our merchants and may you be prosperous in the New Year! Leigh Terry Firefighter Exp. Date: Payment must be received before subscription sub-scription begins. Thank You - 9014 record Dewey Perrigo West Lake Calif. V.P. Sales "They found life on Mars." V .Iri i'XL -1 Street, vilifying city hall and filing lawsuits against anyone or anything they perceive infringes on their territory. Fortunately there are others who have chosen to make Park City their home for the long run. They have decided to stand their ground and make a difference. They include the local activists who are trying to forge constructive compromises with new development, they are the members of Conexion Amigo who are striving to bridge the gap between the Anglo and Hispanic segments of the community, and they are the members of the Ecumenical Council who realize Park City is more than just a resort, it is a collection of neighbors. Perhaps it is time to take another look at places like California and the East Coast, at the people who stayed and how they helped to make their communities better instead of fleeing. Now that Park City facing urban problems like traffic gridlock, smog, the need for affordable housing and an ongoing loss of open space, we could learn something some-thing from them. GUEST EDITORIAL M.D. Anderson skiers return to Park City by SHELLEY GILLWALD The National Ability Center (NAC) and the Park City Ski Area are again working together to provide a week of skiing and winter fun for a group of young cancer survivors from the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Texas. Arriving Jan. 3. the skiers and their families have been given a wonderful wonder-ful opportunity to take time away from cancer treatments at home and enjoy the pristine beauty of the Park City area. This is the 10th year the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has brought a group of young cancer amputees to participate par-ticipate in the National Ability Center's alpine ski program. This trip is valuable in building confidence and self-esteem in these children, many of whom have only recently lost a limb. Through NAC. they Park CitySummit County Government Directory Park City Council Members Hugh Daniels, 645-8187 Chuck Klingenstein, 649-1057 Roger Harlan, 649-2624 Paul Sincock, 649-2181 Shauna Kerr, 649-6718 Mayor Brad Olch, 649-8352 Summit County Commissioners Sheldon Richins, 336-5550 Jim Soter, 783-4462 Eric Schifferli, 649-8145 Summit County Planning Commission Chairmen East side: Glen Brown, 336-5952 Snyderville: Max Greenhalgh, 649-4166 Park City School Board Colleen Bailey, 649-1 346 Burke Jolley, 645-51 00 Ext. 1 26 David Chaplin, 649-961 3 Nikki Lowry, 649-61 00, 649-0424 Roger Fulmer, 645-7844 Carol Murphy, 649-3385 State Government Governor Mike Leavitt, 538-1000 Sen. Alarik Myrin, 454-3494 Sen. Lyle Hillyard, 752-261 0 Rep. David Ure, 783-4650 U.S. Congress Rep. Chris Cannon, (801) 374-8880 Rep. Jim Hansen, (801) 393-8362, (202) 225-0453 Sen. Bob Bennett, (801) 924-5933, (202) 224-5444 Sen. Orrin Hatch, (801) 524-4380, (202) 224-5251 Asked at Park City about 1996? Li 1 Taylor Paehr Houston, Texas Student "I don't know. I just woke up.' big surprise ( It's been there au a j learn that they can still be active in sports and that the loss of an arm or a leg does not limit opportunities for recreation. Several of the National Ability Center's instructors and volunteers are also amputees and serve as role models for these students. The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Organizes the Park City trip, in part, to help renew the spirits of young cancer patients. If you are interested in volunteering volun-teering as a "ski buddy' for this special group, please call the National Ability Center at 649-3991. The National Ability Center, based in Park City, is dedicated to the development of lifetime skills for persons with disabilities and their families, fami-lies, by providing affordable, quality sports and recreational experiences. Please contact NAC for further information. informa-tion. Ski Area Frank Bennett Minneapolis, Minn.lnvestor "It would have to be a lot of personal adversity, and then the Olympics and the elections." , J TEXACO 1 1 ' 'rjf vV f Kl - M .- ..tSHrtA' :.:: fjl . if - '- " t.n.u, M tm J jm ' Something on your mind? The Park Record welcomes letters to the editor on any subject. We ask that the letters adhere to the following guide-lines:They guide-lines:They should include the address and telephone number of author. No letter let-ter will be published under an assumed name. They must not contain libelous material. Writers are limited to one letter every 28 days. Letters must not be longer than 350 words (guest editorials, 550 words) and should if possible, be typed. We reserve the right to edit letters let-ters if they are too long or if they contain statements we consider unnecessarily offensive or obscene. The Park Record Staff PUBLISHER Editor Staff writers Andy Bernhard Nan Chalat-Noaker Lisa Antonucci Adam Elggren Kirsta H. 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