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Show The Park Record Wed/Thurs/Fri, May 24-26, 2017 W A-13 GREEN TIPS AY WE WERE Women and alcohol Native landscaping JESSICA WRIGHT Recycle Utah Across the state, many people are starting to become more conscious about water consumption. Yards that were once covered in Kentucky bluegrass are now full of drought-tolerant plants, bark and rocks. While this is a huge step in the right direction, there is more that can be done to create a sustainable landscape at home with native plants: •Avoid non-native plants: Many of the plants sold in nurseries, which are labeled “droughttolerant” or “water-wise,” are grown far away and shipped all over the nation. These plants are easy to grow and cost-effective for the companies that distribute them. While they do require less water, they aren’t part of the native ecosystem. • Be mindful of our ecosystem: Native plants, which are a vital part of our ecosystem, are DIANE KNISPEL PARK CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, THOMAS F. HANSEN COLLECTION Park City Museum Director of Education Bars were a common thread in the Park City social fabric and though societal norms often kept women out of the buildings themselves, women were no strangers to alcohol (picture circa 1915). The Park City Museum’s current traveling exhibit, titled “Spirited: Prohibition in America,” explores the history of American culture and society during the era in which the production, transportation and sale of alcohol was illegal. Women’s groups like the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union were instrumental in passing Prohibition nationwide in 1920. Let’s learn a little about women and alcohol. One thing to keep in mind is that social norms often dictated women keep away from bars altogether. When women and alcohol did mix in a negative way, there would usually be stories about the incidents in the local paper. One story in the Park Record told of an enraged woman who went to the Last Chance Saloon to fetch her husband and break up his poker game. She pulled her husband from his chair and gave the others at the table a “tongue lashing that they would remember for some time.” Not only did she demand her husband’s money back from the game, she also threatened to hurt all men present with a bar chair. The woman and her husband’s names were never mentioned, thus guaranteeing their privacy from the historical record. Another story tells of a Mrs. Steele, found drunk behind a building in town. After a police officer questioned her and received conflicting answers, she was arrested and jailed. Mrs. Steele begged for freedom the next morning in court and Judge Lockhart set her free. She was found later the afternoon drunk in back of a restaurant. She was again arrested and taken to jail. Judge Lockhart fined her $10, which she was unable to pay, necessitating a longer jail stay. During Prohibition itself, stories of women and alcohol continued to show up in the Park Record. In 1930, Mrs. Ina Lippman was arrested for illegal possession of liquor. She was known as a persistent violator of Prohibition laws. She pleaded not guilty in court, demanding a jury trial. The jury found her guilty. Mrs. Olga Hvartin was arrested for possession of liquor. She had a still in her home with a large quantity of liquor to sell. The liquor was confiscated by police and she was taken to court. She pleaded guilty. As a widow with children at home, the fine she received was the lowest available: $50. The Park Record, in a rare statement against Prohibition, presented Mrs. Hvartin as an example of the restrictive laws making criminals out of both men and women. It might not have been as common to see women in association with alcohol at the time, but it did happen. “Spirited: Prohibition in America” is in town till Friday, May 25. The Park City Museum is located at 528 Main St. It’s open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. being lost at an alarming rate. Once a certain plant is removed from the ecosystem, other plants, bugs and animals that rely on that plant might disappear as well. An oak tree from Asia may house only five different types of caterpillars, while a native oak tree may house hundreds. • Plan a water-friendly yard: Consider including plants that are native to Utah that attract native birds, bees, bugs and animals, and that flourish in our soil. Balanced and healthy ecosystems clean our air and water; pollinators are vital for growing food and increased wildlife help to disperse seeds. Recycle Utah will host its annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at 1951 Woodbine Way. Community nonprofit Recycle Utah, a drop off recycling center, provides these weekly tips. Visit its website for more information: www.recycleutah.org. Average gas price in Salt Lake drops more than 2 cents Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Going against the national trend, gasoline prices in Salt Lake City are declining. GasBuddy.com reports the average retail price of a gallon of gas in the area has decreased more than 2 cents in the past week, to an average of $2.33. That’s according to a survey of 380 gas outlets in Salt Lake City. Gas prices in Salt Lake City on Sunday were more than 9 cents a gallon lower than a year ago and more than 10 cents lower than a month ago. GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says gas prices have climbed across a good portion of the U.S. after crude oil prices increased by $3 a barrel last week. The national average increased over 2 cents per gallon in the past week, to $2.35. 434 Main Street, Park City Utah 435.655.9505 Spring Special! Buy 1 Entrées and receive the 2nd free! Come enjoy dinner in the heart of historic Main Street with this coupon and one of your dinners is on us! 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