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Show The Park Record Wed/Thurs/Fri, January 11-13, 2017 W A-13 GREEN TIPS AY WE WERE Illusions Eliminating electronic waste By DAVID NICHOLAS Park City Museum Researcher By SARINA LEETE Last week’s article on the history of Deer Valley discussed the mines of Deer Valley: the Constellation, the Queen Esther and the Park City Consolidated. Unlike the former two, the Park Con was a significant producer. Unfortunately the Park Con realized its most productive years from 1929 to 1939. During the Great Depression and ensuing global economic collapse, prices for silver, lead and zinc reached historic lows. Despite the difficult economic times, the Park Con was one of Utah’s most prolific mines producing over $4 million in vital metals and profits that were reinvested in the property. The mine’s main shaft reached a depth of 900 feet. Below the 300-foot level, water was a significant problem. In 1935 arrangements were made for the Park Con to drain its water into the Ontario drain tunnel, but shaft and tunnel instability represented other expenses. By 1940 the clouds of war spread economic optimism to Park City’s mines, prompting the expected increase in demand and prices of lead. Yet union unrest caused a dramatic decline in production at the Park Con and the outbreak of war triggered labor shortages. Production stopped altogether in 1942. Speculation for reopening the idled mine, however, floated and Park Con stock continued to be traded until the late 1940s. Unfortunately the once-great mine would never reopen. Locals referred to the star-crossed Park Con as Park City’s “hard luck” mine. Recycle Utah Electronic waste, or e-waste, is anything discarded that once used electricity. E-waste is filled with toxic chemicals that can harm the environment when disposed of in the landfill. Limit your creation of this dangerous waste with the following tips: •Use products for their lifespan: Many electronics are disposed of when the newest model comes out. Make sure to use the entire lifespan of the product before upgrading. When you do need an improved device, look at refurbished products first. •Repair when possible: Look into repairing broken electronics before replacing the entire item. This will save valuable resources and can extend how long a product will be used. •Think About the Small Things: Cords, headphones, PARK CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, BEA KUMMER COLLECTION Fully loaded with ore from the Park Con Mine, this train left Deer Valley and headed down Parley’s Canyon, likely to the smelters in Midvale, sometime in the 1930s. The Park Con upheld an illusion of prosperity. The photograph featured with this article shows the location of today’s lower docking station for the St. Regis funicular. Featured is a Denver & Rio Grande engine coupled with a cut of fully-loaded gondolas at the Park Con loading station. Production was obviously robust. Depressed commodity prices, however, ensured the mine wouldn’t make much money. There are some interesting aspects of the photograph that clue modern viewers into the historical setting. Notice the spark arrestor on top of the smoke stack and the makeshift sun shade over the engine compartment window; both indicate it was a hot and dry summer day. The fully-loaded tender indicates the engine was fueled for the two-hour journey to the Salt Lake Valley down Parley’s Canyon, most likely destined for the smelters of Midvale. The engine was a Mallet-style articulated-steam locomotive, perfect for negotiating the sharp curves associated with the Park City branch Want the results of a recent competition or updated standings? of the rail line. Consider the topographical features beyond the loading station as well: the future location of Bob Burns and Otto Carpenters’ Snow Park Ski area that opened in 1947. Present-day Snow Park Lodge at Deer Valley derives its name from the early ski area. The Denver & Rio Grande rightof-way became Deer Valley Drive. With the construction and opening of Deer Valley Resort in 1981, economic prosperity for the area was finally realized. and chargers are all e-waste that need to be disposed of appropriately. They should be handled with as much care as larger electronics and never placed into the trash. •Recycle responsibly: Too often, e-waste is sent to impoverished areas where it contaminates air and water supplies. When it’s time to retire your electronics, do research to ensure they are discarded safely. Recycle Utah’s e-waste program accepts items including cell phones, iPods, computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, scanners, TVs, stereos, printers, fax machines and microwaves. Fees apply. All e-waste is recycled responsibly in Utah. For more information, visit our website: www.recycleutah.org/ electronic-waste. Recycle Utah, your community nonprofit drop-off recycling center, provides these weekly tips. Visit its website for more information: www.recycleutah.org. Warming temps come with risks LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City warmed up Monday after days of cold and snow, but officials across the state are keeping a wary eye out for flooding as ski resorts deal with high winds and an avalanche risk that includes urban roofs as well as backcountry mountain slopes. Temperature swings crank up avalanche danger as snow melts and refreezes, and the state’s capital hit 45 degrees Monday after experiencing a low of minus 6 last week, National Weather Service meteorologist Monica Traphagan said. The weather roller-coaster is expected to continue in the days ahead, with more rain and snow in the forecast. 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