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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, November 19-22, 2016 The Park Record A-6 CUBA REVEALED FEBRUARY 17–26, 2017 Led by Dr. Al Campbell Emeritus Professor of Economics You’ll never forget your journey to this (to us) mysterious island. We’ll explore the streets of Havana, see how those legendary cigars are made, and mingle with local artists and musicians. Experience Cuba golearn.utah.edu Trip led by: Emeritus Professor Al Campbell, Department of Economics, University of Utah ampbell will lead an incredible journey to Cuba where he has enjoy some of the most amazing hotels and scrumptious meals Cuba has to rched, lived and played for the past twenty years. The expedition offer , as well as ground transportation and entrances to popular s in Miami, where we will meet before boarding a flight to the destinations with local guides. This is truly a trip of a lifetime - join us! ul city of Havana the following morning. While in Cuba, we will ober 21-30, 2016 ble occupancy: $5,800* le supplement: +$450* e to/from Miami not included INTELLIGENT TRAVEL WITH U FACULTY Reserve today! golearn.utah.edu Call: 801-581-6980 Email: golearn@aoce.utah.edu Housing advocate praised Submitted by Mountainlands Community Housing Trust At Thursday’s Park City Council meeting, Mountainlands Community Housing Trust (MCHT) presented the “Robert W. “Bob” Wells Award” to Bruce Crane, a long-time employee of MCHT. Crane started working for MCHT as its bookkeeper in 2008. He previously spent many years working for the United States Ski and Snowboard Association as an event official. During his tenure at MCHT, Bruce has handled a growing and complicated accounting system which is vital to the non-profit’s core functions. In presenting the award, Bob Richer, President of MCHT’s Board of Trustees, pointed out Bruce’s mastery of numbers and his extraordinary efforts in helping MCHT accomplish its mission. “Bruce is just a hard working guy who does the job and does it well”, Richer said. “He has been fighting serious medical issues and, despite taking time off for treatments has kept up with his duties and performed above and beyond. He For more details please visit our website. www.parkrecord.com/writealetter Bob Richer, Patti Wells, Bruce Crane and Scott Loomis smile to celebrate Crane’s commitment to Mountainlands. Executive Director Loomis, far left, honored Crane with the Bob Wells Award . exemplifies the kind of service that Mountainlands tries to provide.” Before his untimely death in 2015, Bob Wells served as Vice President of Real Estate and Resort Development for Deer Valley, a position he held from the time it was formed. Bob was an original board member of MCHT when it was established in 1993 and served as president and executive committee member for 22 years. The ini- tial award was presented to Bob Wells when MCHT celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2013. It is presented for “Exemplary Service in Support of Affordable Housing”. The only other recipient was Marc Estabrook in 2014. MCHT’s mission is to create, preserve and advocate for affordable housing in Summit and Wasatch Counties. For more information visit “housinghelp.org” Legislature talks Medicaid Associated Press Dear Editor, Submitted by Mountainlands Community Housing Trust SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -Utah lawmakers heard updates on their bare-bones plan for Medicaid expansion and push to take control of public lands Wednesday. The special session starting at 4 p.m. will follow a day of meetings where lawmakers hashed out the details of some new laws they may try to pass next year. A look at some of the issues lawmakers tackled Wednesday: Utah is waiting for U.S. health officials to sign off on the state’s very limited Medicaid plan passed earlier this year. The plan was submitted to federal officials this summer, who told state deputy health director Nate Checketts that they planned to respond soon. Checketts told lawmakers Wednesday that health officials are likely to suggest changes but he doesn’t know how the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump will affect the process. Utah’s $30 million plan covers about 10,000 people, far fewer than the amount federal officials offered to help Utah insure under President Obama’s health law, and mainly helps those living in severe poverty making less than $600 a year. Critics say the plan is a shortterm solution and leaves Utah missing out on millions in federal dollars to help more people. Rep. Keven Stratton, R-Orem, told lawmakers on a natural resources committee Wednesday that Trump’s election may bode well for Utah’s push to gain control of federal lands. Utah’s spent several years gearing up for a potential lawsuit to force the U.S. government to hand over about 30 million acres of land in the state, with the expectation that the legal battle might eventually wind its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Stratton told reporters that he’s pleased Trump has pledged to put a conservative justice on the court to replace Justice Antonin Scalia. Stratton said the decision about whether to sue rests with Attorney General Sean Reyes, who says he’s studying the issue. This summer, a bipartisan group of Western attorneys general cast doubt on many of the arguments Utah has floated for a potential lawsuit, which could cost up to $14 million. Stratton said Wednesday that the report is one perspective on the issue and brushes over several arguments. when onLy the Best wiLL Do St. Mary of the Assumption Church Park City 18th Annual Sarah’s Holiday Boutique November 19th & 20th “Dr. Dingman is the Best.” - teD Ligety two-time oLympic goLD meDaList B. John Dingman DMD 4343 N. Hwy 224 Suite 201 Park City www.canyondentistry.com • 435.658.4746 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday White Pine Canyon Church Rte. 224, Park City $2 donation suggested for admission Handmade and one-of-a-kind items |