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Show Saturday, October 25, 1997 The Park Record A-3 City Beat CITY EDITOR Jay Hamburger 649-90 1 4 ext III Many P.C. leaders participate in a well-attended Hispanic roundtable Salt Lake judge joins candidates, Hispanic advocates Tuesday night at Deer Valley by Jay Hamburger OF THE RECORD STAFF Tuesday evening, after a day on the campaign trail, many of the candidates can-didates in Park City's election gathered gath-ered with a plethora of civic leaders at Deer Valley to discuss and debate the past, present and future of the city's Hispanic population. Joining the large contingent of local persons, which included Fr. Robert Bussen of St. Mary's, Park City resident Dr. Chase Peterson, formerly the president of the University of Utah, Park City Mayor Brad Olch and Park City Police Chief Lloyd Evans were Judge Andrew Valdez of Utah's Third District Court and Dr. Graciela Italiano-Thomas, chief executive officer of La Familia, a Salt Lake City Hispanic-advocacy group. "I never thought Park City was a place that had bigotry," Valdez said to the crowd of about 40 persons gathered at the invitation-only meeting. "Hopefully lives are getting get-ting better not worse." As a judge, Valdez said he sees many Hispanic youths who are in some sort of legal trouble. He blames many of those legal problems prob-lems on the society in which they grew up in. "They have become very, very hardened . . . That's why we have a problem with that generation," Valdez said about some young Hispanics today. Valdez added that many Hispanics are "content at living the American dream, as servants." That observation, Valdez said, will change in the future. "The next generation is not going to be content at being servants," he said. "This is a young group of immigrants immi-grants . . . (They) have the same American dream." Valdez stressed that a good education edu-cation is of utmost importance to the future of the next generation, of Hispanics,' feut some do hot heed his warning.' ' ' ' " ' ';''"".' "Educatibn is not empowerment to those kids," Valdez said, adding that some young Hispanics view carrying car-rying a gun as their means to empowerment. Fr. Robert Bussen, who in a sermon ser-mon several weeks ago passionately insisted that the political candidates in Park City's upcoming election to not ignore Hispanic-related issues during their campaigns, said Wednesday that a true Hispanic leader has yet to emerge in Park City. "That person does not exist in Park City," Bussen said, but he went on to say that potential leaders have started to emerge in the city, particularly particu-larly in the Park City Hispanic group Conexion Amigo. Bussen was instrumental in organizing orga-nizing Wednesday's meeting. "We organized the meeting in response to a need to clarify some of the myths (about Hispanics) ... for Park City leaders," Bussen said after the meeting. Included in the myths that Bussen offered to the crowd were: that Hispanics do not want to learn the English language, that all Latinos living in the area are illegal immigrants and that Hispanics are "overunning our school system," a reference to comments written in The Park Record by mayoral candidate candi-date Nikki Lowry, a member of the Park City Board Of Education, who wrote of a large increase in students who do not speak English. Bussen pointed out that of approximately 3,200 students attending Park City public schools, only 156, or just under five percent, are Hispanic. Bussen was pleased with the turnout for the session. "It shows that Park City leaders are very concerned," Bussen said. "They really do want to build a unified uni-fied community." Park City's government was well represented at the meeting, and, although some spoke, most listened as the invited guests debated the topic. Police Chief Evans said his department has had trouble reacting to Hispanic-related issues because the Police Department has not identified iden-tified specific problems. .. "I have yet to identify what the problem is," Evans said. Although Evans said the Police Department cannot act to its utmost efficiency until a problem has been identified, the department has worked closely with the Hispanic community and Conexion Amigo. Both Evans and Det. Rod Ludlow recently received awards from Utah's Office of Hispanic Affairs. In response to Evans' assertion that the Police Department's hands are tied, thus far, when it comes to possible problems in Park City's Hispanic population, Dr. Italiano-Thomas Italiano-Thomas told him the department should open a dialogue between the department and the Hispanic community. com-munity. "Go to the table with some of the Hispanics of Park City," Italiano-Thomas Italiano-Thomas said to Evans, adding that La Familia would be willing to aid the Police Department in organizing meetings. A variety of other opinions were offered during the meeting, which went on for over two hours. Park City Councilman Paul Sincock said Park City's Anglo community com-munity should be more proactive in approaching the city's Hispanic community. "The problem is our own thinking," think-ing," Sincock said. He then encouraged more one-on-one dialogue between Park City's Anglo and Hispanic communities. commu-nities. Sincock also said more Anglo-Hispanic functions, such as community meals would help generate gener-ate the dialogue he would like to see. Park City Mayor Brad Olch said much of the current attention that has been brought on the city's Hispanic population is unwarranted. He also told the crowd that media outlets from Salt Lake City have magnified Park City's Hispanic issues and made them look worse than they are. "I dont think it's as bad as the Salt Lake press has made it out to be," Olch said. Dr. Chase Peterson served as the session's moderator and helped Bussen organize the meeting. "We think some progress can be made. We think it can go somewhere," some-where," Peterson said about the discussions dis-cussions at the meeting. Peterson said a committee of about five persons will now be chosen cho-sen from the meeting's participants. The committee will then author a summary ,of ' the" '"meeting that will include between ten and 20 specific' items that tHe'tity should address, such as English-language training and furthering the Police Department's Hispanic programs. The committee's report will be presented to the Park City Council, Peterson said. This Halloween be fire-safe goblins Don't let fire "bewitch" your children this Halloween! This warning comes from the State Fire Marshal's Office as precautions are being made by parents, youth groups, churches, schools, etc., in anticipation of a night of fun on Oct. 31. Listed below are some lifesaving tips that will help you prepare for Halloween. You can prevent this fun night from becoming a tragedy. 1. Fire exits should be plainly marked and kept open at all times. 2. Avoid tricks that could cause bodily harm, destroy property or cause fire. 3. Keep matches and open flames away from children. 4. Use small flashlights in place of candles in jack-o-lanterns. 5. Buy flameproof costumes. Keep all costumes, corn husks and other decorations away from light bulbs and open flames. . 6. A good flame-proof solution can be made by mixing nine ounces of borax and four ounces of boric acid with one gallon of water. Dip the material to be flame-proofed into the solution and let it drip dry. Do not place in clothes dryer, as it will remove the flame proofing. This protection is good for six months or until laundered. laun-dered. 7. Use electric lights around all decorations instead of candles, and make certain that decorations do not contact light bulbs. 8. An adult should be present at all parties and gatherings. 9. Dress children in warm, light-colored clothing so that they may be easily seen while crossing streets. Use tight-woven clothing, as loose-woven clothing ignites and burns easier and faster. Keep clothing short to avoid falls. 10. Make certain that all popcorn pop-corn poppers and other electrical appliances are in safe operating condition. Costumes: Homemade costumes should avoid flimsy materials and the yards and yards of old sheeting popularly used for witch and ghost disguises. A touch of flame could start a fire in such billowing skirts and sleeves. Also, beware of paper bag masks and costumes made of paper although economical, they too can ignite in an instant. Ready-made costumes, masks, wigs and beards should be labeled "flameproof." Do not buy any Halloween items not so marked. Use flashlights never lighted candles to illuminate the faces of pumpkins being carried about. If candles are used in jack-o-lanterns on display, be careful to place pumpkins where they can't set fire to curtains or other decorations and where they can't be tipped over. Be extremely careful with the tinder-dry cornstalks and other harvest season decorations. Don't place them near fireplaces or other sources of heat, and don't let them block doorways or stairs. Remember that such items are illegal in public buildings unless they are treated with flame-retar-dant material. 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Acquisition of 350 acres of additional open space Creation of 235 affordable housing units Preservation of the historic Carl Winters School by establishing the Park City Library and Educational Center Establishment of a cooperative relationship with the school district which saved tax dollars by opening the school playing fields to our citizens Preservation of the Egyptian Theater Historic preservation grants totaling more than $1,000,000 Enactment of nationally recognized and award-winning historic preservation and sensitive land ordinances The addition of 50 miles of new trails including Rail Trail An increase in the acreage dedicated to city parks Opening of city recreational facilities to all students in the Park City School District Acquisition of $225,000 annually for the next 10 years in state funds for Park City road improvements A higher bond rating for the city through sound fiscal management Increased city cash reserves Protection of Park City's interests as a member of the Olympic Bid Committee During the next four years I will: Continue to take a strong stand on growth management issues Acquire additional open space along the Hwy. 248 corridor Add a major recreational facility Maximize Olympic benefits and minimize costs to the City Continue historic preservation efforts - Continue working with civic, business and Hispanic leaders to meet our bi-cultural challenges Continue to enhance the City's strongest-ever financial position "We've accomplished much. 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