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Show A-16 Obituary CORE SAMPLES By Jay Meehan Lewis H. Fine Blissful ironies Sept. 30, 1927- April 7, 2017 It is with both deep sadness and a celebration of his life and legacy that we announce the passing of our father, friend and long-time Park City resident Lew Fine. Our father is survived by his wife of 67 years, Arlene, daughters Sheryl Barnes and Leslie Heinz, and sons Joel and Richard Fine, as well as five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The dashed line separating the two dates above could be divided into several sections. Born in Boston as an only child, growing up on the East Coast, graduating from Northeastern University, finding Arlene and starting a family would just be one part. An amazing story by itself. Then he would go on to have a career in the retail clothing industry, moving the family from Boston to Michigan for many years. Then on to Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, a misfire to Texas, a one-year stay in Park City, then California. A return to Park City in the ‘80s would see him into the next phase of his life. Lew loved Park City. He had visited in the ‘70s to ski, bought a condo in the ‘80s, Lewis H. Fine and finally recognized that he needed to call it home. He became very involved in the community, more than we remembered as so many stories have surfaced in the last weeks. Lew and Arlene founded the Park City International Jazz Festival, were co-founders of the Peoples Health Clinic, served on the Restaurant Tax Commission, assisted in founding Temple Har Shalom, and played an active role in the Park City Ambassadors, re-energizing the Fourth of July Parade and Snowflakers Ball. Lew found a new career in Park City Real Estate. He was Rookie of the Year in 1988, proud to make that happen, he liked to work hard. The life of volunteerism that followed was acknowledged over the years. He was recognized by Rotary as Citizen of the Year and was given the Park City Board of Realtors Community Service Award. Lew had a wicked sense of humor and a zest for life! He loved animals and loved to travel in his retirement. He also had a thirst for learning and was a voracious reader. Our father passed with his wife and children at his side. He was laid to rest in accordance with Jewish tradition on Sunday, April 9, in the Park City Cemetery. If dad could leave you with a few words, we’d like to believe it would be: “Stop and smell the roses!” If you ever get to Ecuador, please have a drink in honor of Lew. Who knows, maybe you’ll do a double take and swear you saw him chatting with the locals or soaking up the sun, sights and sounds. Dad, we just know you’re flying first class! In Lieu of flowers, honor Lew by making a difference in a cause that lights you up. MEETINGS AND AGENDAS TO PUBLISH YOUR PUBLIC NOTICES AND AGENDAS, PLEASE EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS@PARKRECORD.COM SUMMIT COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMIT COUNTY COUNCIL Wednesday, April 19, 2017 NOTICE is hereby given that the Summit County Council will meet in session Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the Summit County Courthouse, 60 North Main Street, Coalville, UT 84017 (All times listed are general in nature, and are subject to change by the Council Chair) 12:00 PM Closed Session – Property acquisition (35 min) 12:35 PM Work Session Interview applicants for vacancies on the Timberline Special Service District (15 min) 12:50 PM - Interview applicants for vacancies on the Kimball Junction Neighborhood Master Plan Blue Ribbon Committee (1 hour 40 min) 2:30 PM - Interview applicants for vacancies on the Eastern Summit County Planning Commission (1 hour 30 min) 4:00 PM Closed Session – Personnel (40 min) 4:40 PM – Move to Council Chambers (10 min) 4:50 PM Consideration of Approval Pledge of Allegiance Appoint member to the Timberline Special Service District Appointment of members to the Kimball Junction Neighborhood Master Plan Blue Ribbon Committee Appointment of members to the Eastern Summit County Planning Commission Discussion regarding solid waste planning efforts, public process and possible approval of proposed County goals for solid waste; Janna Young (30 min) Council Comments Manager Comments Council Minutes dated March 31, 2017, and April 5, 2017 6:00 PM Public Input Public Hearing to allow public input regarding (1) issuance and sale of not more than $12,000,000 aggregate principal amount of sales tax revenue refunding bonds, series 2017; and (2) any potential economic impact that the project described herein to be financed with the proceeds of the series 2017 bond issued under the bond act may have on the private sector and related matters; Matt Leavitt Continued Public Hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 868, Amending the Eastern Summit County Development Code, Title 11, Chapter 4: Development Review Processes and Procedures and Appendix A: Definitions; Pat Putt 7:30 PM Work Session, continued Joint meeting with Eastern Summit County Agriculture Preservation Committee (ESAP) (60 min) One or more members of the County Council may attend by electronic means, including telephonically or by Skype. Such members may fully participate in the proceedings as if physically present. The anchor location for purposes of the electronic meeting is the Council Chambers and Conference room, Summit County Courthouse, 60 N. Main, Coalville, Utah Individuals with questions, comments, or needing special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding this meeting may contact Annette Singleton at (435) 336-3025, (435) 615-3025 or (435) 783-4351 ext. 3025 Posted: April 14, 2017 SNYDERVILLE BASIN SPECIAL RECREATION DISTRICT SNYDERVILLE BASIN SPECIAL RECREATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL BOARD MEETING NOTICE District Fee Schedule Public notice is hereby given that the Administrative Control Board of the Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the time and location specified below. 6:40 PM Discussion and possible approval of compensation agreement contemplating the sale of Newpark density 6:55 PM Approval of Minutes 3/15/17 BOARD MEETING AGENDA 7:00 PM Approval of Invoices DATE: Thursday, April 20, 2017 7:05 PM Questions on Department updates LOCATION:Trailside Park, 5715 Trailside Drive, Park City, UT 84098 7:20 PM Updates from District Committees 7:35 PM Items Director Comments and Review of Action 7:50 PM Board Member Questions/Comments 8:05 PM Adjourn 6:00 PM Wed/Thurs/Fri, April 19-21, 2017 The Park Record Public Input 6:10 PM Public Hearing: Proposed Revisions to the District Fee Schedule Discussion and possible approval of changes to the 6:30 PM Discussion and possible approval of Trails surplus property How ‘bout that bunch down at the Salt Lake Tribune pulling off a Pulitzer Prize so soon after rising from the ashes? How sweet it is! To be sure, it’s a flaw in my character that has had my liquor cabinet doors flung open and volume knob on my in-house jukebox cranked since word first came down the grapevine that not only had the Trib’s demise been greatly exaggerated but that inherent corruptions within the operations of their collective nemeses been exposed. Not that we should take joy from the fact that the Pulitzer Prize was awarded “for a string of vivid reports revealing the perverse, punitive and cruel treatment given to sexual assault victims at Brigham Young University, one of Utah’s most powerful institutions.” But some sort of rapturous response seems fitting. What do you think? Would the Deseret News have latched onto that story with equal fervor had they been successful at removing the Tribune as a rival and publishing partner? And how about the Mothership of both now-tarnished entities, BYU and the News? Are equal celebrations currently underway at LDS church headquarters? I am totally in awe of these young Journalists at the Trib, in fact of real Journalists everywhere — and not just because of the quality of their writing and thinking and organization. There is also the matter of zeal. I am no more in possession of the required skill-set to be a working reporter than I am to embellish the cello section of a symphony orchestra. First of all, I am much too lazy to toil in fields of such high-end responsibility. Journalists aren’t allowed indolence at my level. From my columnist associa- tions going back to The Park City Coalition and The Newspaper, I’ve always felt honored that the respective reporters even knew my name. And those feelings remain firmly in place since I began hanging with the folks at the Park Record. I continue to be humbled by their friendship and the quality of their work. To those Trump supporters out there who fell instantly in lockstep with the “fake news” and “alt facts” edicts of their fuehrer, I wouldn’t even know where to begin. If we are ever to emerge from our current morass, the journalism of our What do you think? Would the Deseret News have latched onto that story with equal fervor had they been successful at removing the Tribune as a rival and publishing partner?” forbearers will no doubt play a lead role. I should mention the editors that push and prod and, even, allow, such invasion into the power structures of their respective communities. You just know that, in a capitalistic society, they get heat aplenty from all sides! Writers would find themselves in constant free-fall without the net provided by the editorial hierarchy. Being a Music Director at a commercial radio station on the receiving end of regular visits from the Sales Department gave your humble scribe a peek into this world. That “ka-ching” you hear is the sound of employees who attempted to think on their own receiving indoctrination on the rewards of the “lowestcommon denominator.” I should also add that a couple of my best friends, Nick Snow and Scott Iwasaki, wrote both environmental and cultural copy for the Deseret News over the years. It’s been difficult on this end to equate the mindset of those currently running that paper with their, seemingly, more ecumenical approach of the past. Anyway, I found a blissful irony in the somewhat recent tribulations suffered by the Salt Lake Tribune at the hands of the Deseret News and the subsequent awarding of a Pulitzer Prize to the former in what might be considered a logical theater-of-operations for the latter. As I alluded to earlier, I am, indeed, quite flawed. But, at the same time, also quite proud of Utah journalism. The Trib has certainly raised the bar and print media button-busting doesn’t appear to be on the wane. We’re going to need just such a level of investigative reporting to continue, especially with our current congressional delegation. So find the time in your current busy schedule to kick back with your favorite beverage and print edition newspaper. I find such traditions to be imperative. And, while you are at it, pass out “high fives” to everyone in the local news biz. They deserve our gratitude and respect. Jay Meehan is a culture junkie and has been an observer, participant, and chronicler of the Park City and Wasatch County social and political scenes for more than 40 years. RED CARD ROBERTS By Amy Roberts Snow many mixed feelings In most parts of the country, the beginning of winter is met with dismal anticipation. The first snowfall feels like a punch in the gut. Doctors go on the news and talk about seasonal affective depression, a real disorder that is often treated with anti-depressants. People hunker down, make vats of stew and all but actually hibernate. But in Park City, it is the end of winter that brings about these feelings of mourning and despair. For most of us, hanging up our skis for the season is the emotional equivalent of sending a child off to college. Even though you know you’ll see them again in a few months, it still hurts to say goodbye. Although after this winter, it’s kind of like watching your neighbor’s clueless kid — the one who accidentally drives over your lawn daily, but also mows it for you in the summers — leave for college. You’re kind of ready to see him go, but now you’ll have to mow the yard yourself. After several consecutive dud winters, this season delivered a number of spectacular oohs and ahhs. Winter’s powder strike came to an end, and we all got our fill. And gleefully went back for seconds. But then, the other ski boot dropped. All that snow and all those storms meant glaciers in driveways and ice dams on roofs. Mine is one of many in dire need of repair now that it’s spring. My heat tape stopped working sometime in December, causing all sorts of damage — from collapsed gutters to water in the ceiling. Aside from the new drywall I’ll soon be needing, this winter’s storms also kept a lot of us holed up indoors. A number of social gatherings were abandoned; the roads were just not worth the risk. Or, it was just too much effort to put all those layers on before leaving the house. I have about half a dozen friends who sustained a snow-shoveling injury of some sort. From blown out backs, to Although after this winter, it’s kind of like watching your neighbor’s clueless kid — the one who accidentally drives over your lawn daily, but also mows it for you in the summers — leave for college.” torn rotator cuffs. And I know of at least one marriage that ended, because, as the husband put it, “This winter was like being stuck in an elevator with my wife for a few months. By the time we were finally rescued, we realized we would have had no problem with cannibalism.” On the flipside, I also know quite a few couples who are expecting come the fall. So that’s kind of how this winter can be described — the good with the bad. Regardless of those mixed feelings, one of the most difficult aspects of winter ending is that spring in the mountains isn’t exactly all daffodils and daisies. Thermostats are bipolar for a few more weeks. No doubt, another blizzard is likely, as are gray skies and cold rains. It’s called mud season for good reason. The start of spring is sort of Park City’s seasonal affective depression time — powder days are behind us and we’ve got about two more months before outside recreation and social gatherings can be reliably scheduled. But, the pending off season doesn’t have to be a complete downer. Here are some things to look forward to until June: • You can make a left-hand turn at any intersection in town. • Stopping on a traverse is no longer a crime considered punishable by death. • You can have any seat you want on the city bus. • Twofers in The Park Record mean you can actually afford dinner on Main Street. • Snowboard season has officially started at Deer Valley. And, yes, the smell of a fresh cut lawn. Even if you have to mow it yourself. Amy Roberts is a freelance writer, longtime Park City resident and the proud owner of two rescued Dalmatians, Stanley and Willis. The opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the writer. Follow her on Twitter @amycroberts. New Equipment is expensive The Park Record’s “Help Wanted” section has the jobs you need to support your gear addiction |