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Show SATURDAY hi 27 L0 18 Chance ol AM shower, decreasing by afternoon SUNDAY Hi 30 LO 24 Increasing cloudiness, chance of rain PM MONDAY Hi 32 L0 25 Clearing and drying Provided byWNI Weathomews CNco, CA. 4 v A, - 1? Tannenbaum safety advice by Bruce Lewis OF THE RECORD STAFF More than 35 million American families will bring a natural Christmas tree into their homes to help create a warm, friendly setting for their holiday celebration this season. sea-son. Tree farms Christmas trees found on sales lots usually begin life in a nursery where seed is planted and grown to two-year-old seedlings, which are replanted replant-ed in Christmas tree plantations. The average growing time for a tree to grow int- well-shaped specimen speci-men is five to nine years, according to Annie Barrett, who owns Park City Nursery along with husband Steve. The speed and quality of growth depends on several factors including soil and weather conditions. '"If we have a moist fall, the trees can take up more moisture, and they will generally last longer," Barrett explained. "Or we might have to delay harvesting a group of trees for a year because they were in a frost pocket, which causes the needles to turn brown. These are all things beyond the grower's, the retailer's and the customer's control." Making the selection Barrett provided some tips to remember when walking through a Christmas tree lot, looking for that perfect specimen. ft Look for Fraser fir or Nordman fir varieties for the longest life, Barrett suggested, or the Grand fir for the greatest fragrance. ft Look for a tree with a fresh, green color. Bypass the ones that look a little lit-tle dryer than their mates, ft Check the feel of the needles. "They should be soft and supple, very flexible," Barrett said, ft Also check the smaller needle-bearing needle-bearing branches. They should also be flexible. "You don't want a tree where these branches are brittle and snap in your fingers," Barrett said, ft When you purchase the tree, cut an inch or so from the bottom of the trunk, then put the bottom into water within 30 minutes. Keep it safe ft Be sure the tree is securely fastened fas-tened in a sturdy holder filled with water. ft Do not locate the tree in an area where it will be subjected to intense heat, such as near a woodstove or heater. Be careful not to block exit paths and doorways with the tree, ft Once the tree is up, keep it watered. "Never let the water dry out of the holder," Barrett warned. "If : Please see Choose and care, A-2 F Let it snow ' Recent snow accumulation means more skiing and snowboarding opportunities this weekend. Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons each have three lifts open. Deer Valley is scheduled to open today. All three resorts are currently offering reduced rates. Full-day adult passes are: Park City Mountain Resort, $45; The Canyons, $29; and Deer Valley, $47. White Pine Touring is grooming the Nordic track at the Park City Golf Course and plans to open it this weekend. week-end. For information on nearby resorts call the Ski Utah hotline at (801) 521-8102. Call the Utah Avalanche Forecast Center at 658-5512 658-5512 for updated avalanche information. It- Li d PaikK The Roundabouts: To be or not to bs North American roundabout expert suggests a series of six roundabouts at Kimball Junction by Kevin M. Schultz OF THE RECORD STAFF A national expert said roundabouts will definitely work at the currently crowded This lis lust a drill .fe;,ir W 'vCji px m ,.. Q6 j. Ji : T If '".j: ' ; ' M ' A I' " -9 in L imi 1 MfWirngTMMlii '11 ri - a.rL . . m: 1 nn-n.i' -f SCOTT SINEPARK RECORD Gregg Pense of Park City Station 34 practices rescue techniques on Deer Valley employee Jace Martensen during Deer Valley's mock evacuation. Construction on East Canyon pipeline may begin tomorrow Snyderville sewer district files complaint against the pipeline by Kevin M. Schultz OF THE RECORD STAFF Construction of the East Canyon pipeline could begin as early as tomorrow, according to the company proposing to build the 15-mile 15-mile water source. According to Van Martin, general manager man-ager of Summit Water Company, construction construc-tion for the proposed 15-mile pipeline that will bring as much as 5,000 acre-feet of water from the East Canyon reservoir to the Snyderville Basin could begin as soon as the snow stops falling this weekend. "Our timeline (for construction) begins yesterday," said Martin. "As badly as we need the water, we could begin building tomorrow or two weeks from now, whenev Nominate students The Gifted Education program in Park City School District is accepting nominations for students currently in grades four or five in a Park City elementary ele-mentary school. Nomination forms are available in elementary school offices, at the district office at 2700 Kearns Blvd., or by calling 645-5600. Nominations will be accepted throughout the school year, but those received before the end of the year will be considered in the initial group. For additional information, call Kay Ames, gifted identification specialist, 645-5600, ext. 142. "More Dogs on Main Street" Park Record columnist Tom Clyde puts humor first in his new book. Page B-1 Serving Summit PARK CITY www.parkcityoi. Kimball Junction interchange. And, he said, the best solution for traffic problems along the Park City entry corridor might entail a total of six roundabouts on the 3,000-foot span of S.R. 224 from 1-80 to Bear er the weather allows us to begin. We've got state approval and approval from all the agencies that need to sign the papers. Now we're going as fast as we can to get the pipeline started." As currently proposed, said Martin, the pipeline would take water from the East Canyon reservoir, travel west of the reservoir reser-voir behind the East Canyon ridgeline to the East Canyon Resort. From there, it would follow S.R. 65 (Little Dutch Hollow Road) until S.R. 65 intersects a gravel road that connects S.R. 65 to Jeremy Ranch. It would then follow East Canyon Road into the Snyderville Basin where it will be used to supply homes with culinary water and The Canyons Resort with water for snowmaking. Martin's optimistic statements come just days after two obstacles for the pipeline arose. The first glitch came when a letter from the Bureau of Reclamation to Summit Water, which is proposing to build that Please see City looking, A-2 Art guild luncheon The Kimball Art Center's annual holiday luncheon will be held Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Kimball Art Center, located at 638 Park Ave. The Juniper restaurant at the Snowed Inn will cater this year's holiday luncheon. The event beings at 11 a.m., and features a reception and artist's boutique. The luncheon lunch-eon follows immediately thereafter, and includes a presentation by guest speaker Raymond T. Grant, director of arts and culture cul-ture for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Games. Tickets to the holiday luncheon are $25 and may be purchased at the Kimball Art Center. For more information, call 649-8882. Last but not least Expanded Deer Valley Resort opens today. Page B-9 County since 1880 0 Hollow. Leif Ourston, of Ourston & Doctors consulting con-sulting firm, conducted a two-hour presentation presenta-tion Tuesday afternoon concerning the design and effectiveness of roundabouts on the bridge over 1-80 and south along S.R. 224. The firm was hired to study the viability viabili-ty of roundabouts for Kimball Junction by the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission. Motorcycle race fans say they are "Born to be mild" But opponents fear golf course damage from spectators' boots by Jay Hamburger OF THE RECORD STAFF It's not the stereotypical motorcyclists that may descend on Park City next fall, backers of a motorcycle festival say. In fact, those who may attend the proposed Park City Motorcycle Race next September are anything but. "These are people born to be mild, not born to be wild," said Randy Montgomery, a member of the Park City Motorcycle Club. But that did not stop about 30 people from cramming into the Park City Council's chambers Thursday night, some to back the race and others to urge the City Council not to approve a master-festival license for the festival, which would take place Sept. 15-19, 1999. Proponents said the motorcycle festival would be a popular and enjoyable event during dur-ing the city's traditional fall shoulder season, which sees few special events. "It sounds like a really fun weekend," said Old Town resident Jim Steinmetz. "If it doesnt work, we wont do it next year." The event features many motorcycle-related motorcycle-related events, including races, exhibitions and showcases. One race would run from S.R. 224 near Top Stop onto Thaynes Canyon Drive to Three Kings Drive to Silver King Drive to Empire Avenue and back to S.R. 224. On course straight-aways, racers could travel in excess of 100 mph. The closed roads would be opened once an hour to allow residents access to their homes. A temporary bridge spanning S.R. 224 would be constructed. The Utah Department of Transportation has already informed the city that it would Off limits, temporarily IT VH...." - -- "SmAani SCOTT SWEIPARK RECORD United Park City Mines closed Daly Canyon to the public Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to retain legal rights on the land. Richard Henning, above, of the Utah Highway Patrol guarded the Daly Avenue entrance to UPCM's property. He said about 20 people were turned away. UPCM is planning to develop much of its land in Daly and Empire canyons in the next few years. Si j '.-.'vi Snow ReportTotals(asof Friday, Dec. 4) j jTie Canyons 1 1 7" Nw 6" Pork City Mountain Resort basb 7" nw 6" i Deer Valley Resort opens today with a 24" base Agendas Business , Classifieds Columns , Crossword Editorial Events Calendar Letters to the Editor A-8 A-9 B-1 6 A-1 8 B-4 A-1 9 B-2 A-1 9 It's Children's Weekend at The Canyons ski area, Saturday, Dec. 5, featuring free children's lift tickets, clinics, and skisnowboard rentals for children ages 12 and under (with adult ticket purchase). Call 649-5400 for details. Ourston concluded his presentation saying say-ing roundabouts are considerably more than suitable for the interchange than any other design and it would be "silly to design the interchange any other way." "You get such a better performance at such a lower cost," Ourston continued. "It Please see Roundabouts, A-2 not oppose the closing of S.R. 224. A motocross course would be located at Park City Mountain Resort, near the bottom of the resort's ski hill on dirt and grass. The festival would also use the Heber Fairgrounds as a venue for a flat-track oval course and a motorcycle exhibition will be conducted. Between 8,000 and 10,000 spectators are expected for the road races, while about l,fXX) are expected for the race at PCMR. The Yarrow Hotel and Conference Center on Park Avenue would be the base for the festival. The festival has been held in Steamboat Springs, Colo., in the past, but development has forced it out. The Council is expected to vote on the license next Thursday. Opponents of the festival complain that the noise of the motorcycles would be excessive exces-sive for several days and the race could create cre-ate unnecessary traffic hazards. Some also fear damage to the Park City Golf Course by spectators. Race organizers, though, have told the city that damage will be avoided by posting security throughout the area. That guarantee is not enough, some said. "Regardless of how the motorcycle club patrols the area, we dont trust them," said Joram Lichtenstein, a member of the Park City Parks, Recreation and Beautification Advisory Board, labeling potential festival-goers festival-goers as "The guys with the cowboy boots." But, Lichtenstein, as several others stated, stat-ed, said the city should allow the rally next year as a test for future years. "Let's put up with it for one time," he said. Others had similar opinions, saying that Park City holds numerous special events throughout the year and the motorcycle rally is not that different from other events. "It's part of Park City ... we put up with the inconvenience," said John Desha of Woodside Avenue. 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