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Show : tMaMaiWHiliJggn o X 3 t.arj .-MIC rsaesfcsi: i r"ln " Two Parkites proud of new citizenship by Aaron Krenkel OF THE RECORO STAFF Last week.. Kelly and David Prom, owners of the China Panda restaurant in Park City, became U.S. citizens. Having both lived in the I'mted States for over 20 years, after fleeing the war- and gcnocidc-stnckcn country coun-try of Cambtnlia. one might think the formal recognition of their citizenship would be trivial. Not so. "I am very proud to be a U.S. citicn." said David He said both he and his wife are planning on taking full advantage of their new. official nationality "to get involved in politics... this November we're going to go out and vote." And for Kelly citizenship is also important to her traveling plans She plans m going to Cambodia this evening even-ing spring with several members of Park City's Hope Alliance, a group which brings medical and humanitarian humanitari-an aid to poor areas in other countries where any assistance can go a long ways "We're planning on going back in April or in May with five or six people," peo-ple," Kelly said, "to see the people ' there and sec the situation." After that trip, whose purpose will be largely to gather information. Kelly said Hope Alliance may send a larger group w ith medicine and other supplies to the village of Trump Khae. David, however, said he probably will not go. "I have such bad memories memo-ries of Cambodia I'm not ready to go back." For Kelly, citizenship offers a certain cer-tain amount of security when visiting her homeland, "just in case something happens." Having U.S. citizenship, a U.S. passport and the ability to seek asylum in a U.S. embavsy ensures Kelly that she wonl be detained as just another former Cambodian refugee during her stay. Nonetheless, she expects the return to be emotional. emotion-al. When Kelly left Cambodia for Thailand, where she look temporary refuge from the war in Cambodia, she was only one, and she left a sister who she has no memory of. "It will be very difficult for me. especially because I was separated from my sister, litis will be my first time to meet her." The two have talked over the years, but Kelly worries they might have little lit-tle in common, in addition to facing a language barrier. "I'm more American than Cambodian," she said. ThatV official now for the Proms. After a simple process of application by mail, a little studying, and an examination, exam-ination, they had their citizenship. Both said they feci very lucky to have made it here, and now to be officially offi-cially welcomed by the U.S. government. govern-ment. They look forward not only to participating par-ticipating more fully in the country in which they live, but to giving something some-thing back to the country from which they came. If Traffic update The full reconstruction of Silver Creek interchange is underway. Access through Ihc interchange will be maintained; existing exist-ing ramps and bridges wiil be used while new? ones are constructed. Construction on the Kimball Junction interchange is moving mov-ing along with the building of embankments embank-ments ami new ramp structures. Eor more information log on to WTvw.dot.stalc.ut.us. Expect some irafriC delays starting Monday. Sept. 15 in Swede Alley as crews place concrete on the top floor of the transit tran-sit center. According to L'DOT. the Olympic Park access road is now otven to the public. T-ttormc in tbe weekend work'j. tkiec com a it week. Goo B-2. A- . . - 7 i The ST 1 nnntMr pooer - - - .. " h . ) A i r l lis f jri .? ill ( 9 w u i i I fete. . STEPHEN JJSYWRK fifCOPD Kristen Ensley mans the Happy Trowels Farm booth at the Farmers Market. The market runs every Wednesday through Oct 8. from 2-6 p.m. Main Street business weathers projec Some say the work did not hinder customers but other stores decided to close during the roadwork by Jay Hamburger OF THE RECORD STAFF Main Street business has survived Park City's repaying protect that closed parts of the street to traftic intermittently intermittent-ly this week. Ongoing controversy causes Oakley mayor to call it quits 0 Accusations of conflict of interest pushed him to resign, Mayor Evans says by Tim Westby OF THE RECORO STAFF Doug L'vans does not like the spotlight. spot-light. Hut his choice of careers - both of them - puts him in Ihc spotlight constantly con-stantly and usually at the center of raging controversies. Lvans is now calling it quits al one job to spend more time with his family and ease his stress level. Evans announced this week that after three years he was stepping down as Oakley mayor and focusing on his other job as general manager of the county's Mountain Regional Water Special Service District. "No one should have more than one 2002 preparations In anticipation of ihc 2W1 Olympic celebrations in Park City, the "Ceremonies and Rituals Committee." formerly the "Evening Celebrations Committee." is holding a meeting on Wednesday. Sept. 27. at 6 p.m. It will be held at David Bel Garage at lib? Woodside (next to the Park City Library). The committee is looking lor any and all help and would especially like the help of those who have any international ties and are familiar with customs of a nation. Please contact Jennifer Byrd at (4.5) 615-520 if you have questions. Writing of the range Author Claire Davis tours with new novel "Winter Range." Page C-1 Sewing Summit County unce 1SS0 PARK CITY, UTAH www.parkrecord.com 4 .1 " J" eras'---...; wf V . V . The project, which had crews grind the street and then place a new layer of pavement on top. started earlier in the week and ended on Friday. Main Street businesses have been wary about the project for months. Steve Hooker, a Mam Street leader. controversial job in their lifetime." Evans said in a phone interview Thursday. While Evans has enjoyed strong support sup-port from the Oakley City Council, he has increasingly come under fire for Mountain Regional's now defunct plan to tap deep underground aquifers in the Kamas Valley to help supply the water needs of the Snydemlle Basin and Park City Many in Eastern Summit County saw a conflict of interest in his dual roles - a fact that he acknowledged in his resignation letter to the City Council "Because of my belief that Summit County should function more as a whole and that dividing the County on every decision will ultimately hurt ihc general citizenry - I chose to take on a very controversial con-troversial job. ..as General Manager of the County's Water District." Evans wrote. "Water is lite, and the proper Please see Oakley. A-2 Volunteer Training The Summit County Victim Advocacy Program is offering a volunteer volun-teer training program. This four-session program otfers services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, stalk-ing, child abuse, homicide and other crimes. Classes arc open to anyone wanting information, as well as those wanting to volunteer. Bilingual volunteers volun-teers are especially needed. 1 he training begins Oct. 1. from (y:.H) to p.m. and runs for four consecutive Mondays. If you are interested in volunteering or iearning more about the program, please call 65841510. 1 Bobsledders battle uphill Women bobsledders discuss the struuules they face. Page B-1 (SJOJLd Sydney Olympics receiving rave reviews from Park City City Councilors shower Games with praise but hear some concerns by Jay Hamburger OF THE RECORO STAFF The first dispatches are in I torn t!.i. Park City mission that trjviK-d ! ttu-Summer ttu-Summer Olympics in Sydney. Park City Councilors Candv 1 nAvon and Fred Jones are giving the Olympics rave reviews Lrickson i now m Sydney while Jones returned ejilier this week "It was fabulous. What th.it cits h.i. done is bevond belief." Junes vnd at Thursday's City Coum.il meeting. ' I; n- other message comes baA from Svdnev it's the hosting " He said Sydney's transportation ss tem was strong and information w.;s easy to access Jones talked aNut Sydney's Olympic parties He s.nj Sydney offered tree entertainment and had Jumbotrons set up in the cits, which are two items that Park City is considering consider-ing for the W inter ! ntpics But jones also warned that business in Sydney was spotty He said htt Is and restaurants were not full He said twi blocks off a main thoroughfare a restaurant restau-rant was having rouble attracting customers. cus-tomers. Jones said Park ( itv restaurants need promotion during the Z'C Oh mpics "We just can't count on people in oiir restaurants " Jones said. Lrickson had lots of praise lor Sydney In a telephone interview with The Park Record from her Sydney hotel, rhrtckson tattled otf a itura,i ot Sydney's suvcsso. -trickMn praised the UansportJtion system in Sydney "I've taken the bus and tram swem Phenomenal. Literally, not a wait." Enckvn said. "It's incredibly easy " said the project was not honiMe "It's pretty disruptive but it's no d t ferent than other road construction.' linker said He says crews did not block access to stores. "You can still tet to every business on Main Street," HeHker said Ho,ker adds that different types ot businesses were affected. "I think the restaurants will be hint Smoothing out the edges Robert Saunders of the U.S. Development Team preps his skis Eye on the Sydney Games Sydneysider Vera Rothweli gives us a personal account of the Opening Ceremonies. Page A-7 ""he '.ilk. 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