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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, June 7-9, 2017 The Park Record A-12 MEETINGS AND AGENDAS CORE SAMPLES By Jay Meehan TO PUBLISH YOUR PUBLIC NOTICES AND AGENDAS, PLEASE EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS@PARKRECORD.COM Joy in the time of Trump SUMMIT COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMIT COUNTY COUNCIL Wednesday, June 7, 2017 NOTICE is hereby given that the Summit County Council will meet in session Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at the Sheldon Richins Building, 1885 West Ute Blvd, Park City, UT 84098 (All times listed are general in nature, and are subject to change by the Council Chair) 5:00 PM Consideration of Approval Approval of recommendations of the Summit County Restaurant Tax Committee Approval of recommendations of the Summit County Recreation Arts and Parks (RAP Tax Cultural) Committee Discussion and possible approval of fairground design and construction firm; Ron Boyer Approval of the 2017 May Tax Sale; Kathryn Rockhill, Auditor’s Office Council Comments Manager Comments 2:45 PM - Pledge of Allegiance 6:00 PM Public Input 2:50 PM Oath of Office - Swearing in of Margaret Olson Public hearing and possible approval of Resolution 201710, a Resolution of Summit County Council Approving the Acquisition of the Wright Ranch Conservation Easement; Kate Sattelmeier 3:10 PM Work Session Discussion regarding Spring flooding and other updates; Chris Crowley (20 min) 3:30 PM - 2017 wildfire update and season outlook; Bryce Boyer, Fire Warden (15 min) 3:45 PM - Update on the www.letsgosummit.com Transportation and Transit Sales Tax Project reporting website and related items; Caroline Ferris (30 min) 4:15 PM Convene as the Governing Board of Mountain Regional Water Special Service District Consideration and possible adoption of the following amended documents: By-Laws, Administrative Policies, and Safety Regulations and Manual; Andy Armstrong Consideration and possible adoption of Resolution 201709 MRW, a Resolution to Annex parcel SS-33-B-3, into the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District; Andy Armstrong Dismiss as the Governing Board of Mountain Regional Water Special Service District Public hearing to discuss and possibly take action regarding an amendment to the Canyons Resort Specially Planned Area Development Agreement for the Aspen Creek Crossing Subdivision; Tiffanie Northrup-Robinson 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 Sheldon Richins Building auditorium, 1885 W. Ute Blvd., Park City, 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: June 2, 2017 A quick look at Utah news Cougar illegally killed, woman rescued from river Associated Press First-generation high school grad known for family loyalty OREM, Utah — A daughter of Mexican immigrants is on her way to becoming her family’s first college student after graduating high school in Orem while also juggling caregiver duties for her younger siblings. Vanessa Ayala tells the Daily Herald it is not uncommon for her to put her family first. The 18-year-old says throughout high school, she constantly turned down invitations to hang out with friends or school events to take care of her younger siblings while her parents worked. She says she once had to take her younger brother with her to class, clubs and work. After graduating from high school, Ayala plans to attend Utah Valley University and hopes to one day become a surgeon. As a bilingual person, she hopes to help Spanish-speaking patients. Woman rescued after four hours in river after canoe tips CASTLE DALE, Utah — Authorities say a Utah woman was rescued after she hung onto a canoe for four hours as it floated down a river for 8 miles after capsizing and tossing her into the cold water. The incident occurred last week on the San Rafael River in the Castle Dale area of Emery County in central Utah. A state Department of Public Safety helicopter spotted the woman wearing a life jacket and still hanging onto the canoe, and other floaters pulled her out of the river. The helicopter and ground searchers began looking for the woman after being alerted by her husband. He also was thrown into the water but made it to shore and used another person’s satellite phone to call for help. The woman wasn’t seriously injured. Her name wasn’t released. Utah inmates crochet blankets for military veterans DRAPER, Utah — Utah State Prison inmates are taking up crochet and making blankets with intricate, patriotic designs for hospitalized military veterans. Vietnam Navy veteran Brian Mildenhall was overwhelmed when he learned of the source of his new crochet blanket, KSLTV reported. “This just gives me hope in humanity,” he said. Mildenhall was once in prison himself, and he said he also took up crocheting during that time. For him, the activity became an escape. “I had a plastic coat hanger that I broke and fashioned it into a crochet hook,” Mildenhall said. “I know how it feels, and I know how to be grateful for the things you take for granted so much in your life.” Crocheting is still a popular prison pastime, inmates said. There are about 70 members in the Draper prison’s crochet class that make anything from booties, hats, blankets and scarfs, instructor Danny Pitcher said. He is constantly trying to recruit more to join. “It’s a diversion for them,” Pitcher said. “It takes their mind off of their misery, and it allows them to do something creative and give back to the community, which is so important for people incarcerated.” The class recently participated in a Memorial Day event where members prepared 150 blankets for veterans. The inmates said they have many loved ones in the military and decided to add patriotic symbols, words and aircraft carriers to add more of a personal touch to the work. Members of the class say it was important for them to honor their sacrifice. Body found in Utah’s Zion National Park ST. GEORGE, Utah — Authorities found a body in Zion National Park while they were investigating calls about an abandoned vehicle. The Deseret News reports the body was recovered last week by park staff. A helicopter was used to retrieve the person. Authorities were following up on reports of an abandoned vehicle near the Canyon Overlook Trail. The body was discovered at the base of the Great Arch. The National Park Service and Washington County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident. Identification and cause of death are under investigation. Records: Accuser said police chief’s job made her afraid SALT LAKE CITY — Police records show a woman who filed a sexual assault complaint against the former Provo police chief says she was afraid to refuse his advances because of his powerful position. The report released last week shows former Provo Police Chief John King acknowledged having sex with the woman who worked with him on department projects. Provo’s mayor asked the chief to resign in March over the assault allegations after prosecutors concluded the case did not merit criminal charges. Messages left for King were not immediately returned, and a lawyer who represented him during the investigation said he could not comment. The woman told a detective that King’s flirtations became increasingly forceful over a period of months before he assaulted her several times. The Salt Lake Tribune first obtained and reported on the records. Salt Lake City mayor upset over Paris accord withdrawal SALT LAKE CITY — The mayor of Salt Lake City says Utah’s capital city will continue to follow the guidelines of the Paris climate change accord despite Republican President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the pact. Mayor Jackie Biskupski, a Democrat, said in a news release that warming temperatures are threatening the state’s water supply, air quality and ski industry. She said cities “must lead where the White House refuses to.” Biskupski also signed a letter sent by a coalition of U.S. mayors called the “Climate Mayors” that criticizes President Trump’s “denial of global warming.” The coalition vows to buy and create more demand for electric vehicles and cut greenhouse emissions. “The world cannot wait — and neither will we,” the mayors wrote. Cougar illegally killed, beheaded in northern Utah SALT LAKE CITY — State wildlife officials are investigating the illegal shooting death in northern Utah of a cougar whose body was later found without a head. Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources says the beheaded animal was found near the Bonneville Shoreline Trail on May 1 near the city of North Salt Lake. The animal appears to have been shot and its head appears to have been removed with a sharp instrument. Officer Krystal Tucker says the cougar’s body was intact when it was originally discovered by hikers but someone had removed the animal’s head by the time she arrived to investigate. Wildlife officials found another cougar illegally shot in southwestern Utah in May but Tucker says the beheading of an animal is pretty unusual. Officials say anyone who saw something suspicious in the area in late April or early May should contact investigators. “I don’t want you anymore cause you took my joy.” — Lucinda Williams Try as I might, retaining a sense of joy and wonder in the time of Trump has become pretty much a non-starter. And it matters little if I attempt to deal with it philosophically or spiritually. The former only elicits Albert Camus’ “The Myth of Sisyphus,” while the latter shatters all with the impending loss of so many of my sacred space touchstones. Sisyphus, as you may recall, delineates, symbolically, the “philosophy of the absurd,” man’s search for meaning when God, eternal truths and values have seemingly left the building. Our hero spends his life rolling a large stone up a steep hill, whereupon, near the top, it rolls back down, and he begins again. This struggle only continues for all his days. So he’s got that going for him. On the spiritual side, of late, my only method of inducing a state of ecstatic joy has come from wandering segments of the wilderness out here in the west where, with apologies to Thomas Wolfe, the states are square. Well, let me tell you something Tom, I could use something a bit more trapezoidal at this point. For much of my adult life, the wilderness has been my savior. It has become pretty much the sole entity radiating an amount of “awe” sufficient to my refueling needs. It’s like standing under a quiet waterfall with head tossed back. The problem is, at least here in the greater four-corners region where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona have discovered the geographical faith to unite, if you toss your head far enough back, your vision becomes clouded by a fu- ture of smokestacks and drilling rigs. And let me be clear, I have little wish for personal redemption at this point if the cost comes with the loss of Mother Earth and its creatures, including humanity, which, if most corporate shareholders continue to have their way, looms large. “Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit,” as Cactus Ed Abbey used to say. I’ve got a plan. How about we — both you, the greedy I have been a poster child for lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride pretty much since I first became aware of separateness” component of the extraction industries masked as Christians following God’s will, and I, a simple pilgrim with a history of wandering the wilderness — just agree to stay out of this obviously enchanting landscape we treat with such life affirming adoration. By the way, where have all the true Christians gone? Those who have infused their life with the beatitudes, where are their voices when they are so needed? Have they been drowned out by the bully pulpits of the “right?” There is this ever-widening gulf between the precepts of Christianity as I came to understand them as a card-carrying altar boy and member in good standing of St. Rita’s Parish up in the Idaho panhandle and the practice of same by most of the current crop: Those who would allow the likes of Trump to tweet their religious priorities. This Old Testament “Thou shalt not” bunch deals in fear and greed and making America “white” again. They extol Christ while comfortably re-interpreting the teachings of Jesus by leaving out humility, charity and brotherly love. One gets the feeling that they believe, in the eschatological sense, that you can take it with you. Come on, you atonement deniers and land pillagers, Jesus taught transformation. Take a walk on the wild side. Allow the land to fill your heart. Allow love to once again become the prime motive of the Christian. Not for a minute do I wish to imply that I am not a sinner. In fact, I have been a poster child for lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride pretty much since I first became aware of separateness. The wilderness, however, began chipping away at my shortcomings almost from the first instant my boots hit the red rock. It’s just that it’s still got much work to accomplish, so, if you would, please leave Bears Ears and Grand Staircase/Escalante out of your conquest equations until their healing missions are further along. And if you wish to meet some true keepers of the faith, you might tithe a bit of your own time toward such an effort. Although you may not recognize them at first, love, peace, and wisdom wander those same deserts. Go ahead. Take a walk on the wild side. Give me back my joy! 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 R is for Raise The reason I’m not named Molly is very likely sitting in jail at the moment. At least according to my father, who was a teacher the first several years of my life. When I was born my parents didn’t know what to name me. My mom was lobbying for Molly, but my dad refused. He had a student by that name and despised her. She was rude to him, she was mean to other kids, and he was convinced she’d end up with multiple tattoos and a long felony record. Over the years, that story has been retold at family gatherings, on my birthday, and whenever my dad meets someone named Molly. But this story isn’t about my name; it’s about my dad having started his career as a teacher, my mom who followed suit and a school district I applaud. Like many baby boomers, my parents met in college, got married in their early 20s and started their family immediately. By the time my younger sister was born, my dad realized he could not support his family on a teacher’s salary and had begun a small lawn service for extra income in the summer months. Eventually that business grew enough, as did a few of his others, that he could quit teaching and focus on those pursuits. About that time, my mom went back to school to earn her degree in education. The same year my dad ended his teaching career, my mom started hers. So it’s fair to say I grew up in a home that championed both teachers and quality education. I also grew up watching the following: • My parents leaving the house by 6:30 a.m. to be available for students who needed to meet before school. • Returning home long after dinner time, because a student needed them after school. Or they had to drive a student home because his or her parents forgot them. • Either of them staying up well past midnight to finish grading papers or work on lesson plans. • Coming home from parentteacher conferences emotionally drained and completely demoralized. More than once a parent berated them and exclaimed, “I pay your salary!” Then demanded their special child received a better grade (Presumably these were Molly’s parents). Like many baby boomers, my parents met in college, got married in their early 20s and started their family immediately.” • Going to the store so my parents could spend their hard-earned money on someone else’s kid. New clothes, pencils, a book, food, soap — those were some of the items included in our budget for another family. • An expectation my parents be available 24/7 as teachers and therapists, raise students to be respectable adults and prepare them for the real word, with next to no resources, using zero discipline and not hurting anyone’s feelings. • Blame when someone’s child didn’t get into the college of his or her choice, and told to mind their own business when they reported to a parent their child was making bad choices. In the summer months, which worked out to fewer than 10 weeks between wrapping up the school year and preparing for the next one, my parents had only a slightly easier schedule. They spent those months attending continuing education classes, learning new curriculum, as well as new assessments and programs, new lessons, new methods, taking professional development courses, and planning. Sometimes they also taught summer school or tutored for extra money. If the average American worker works 2,080 hours per year (40 hours per week multiplied by 52 weeks), teachers work over 2,400 hours per year (12 hours per day multiplied by five days per week and by 40 weeks). So last week, when the Park City School District announced a compensation package that provides a $7,000 boost to salaries for all licensed staff members and a first-year teacher’s salary of $50,700, I could only applaud. Using the formula above, that’s just over $21 per hour for a stressful, demanding job that requires an expensive degree, lots of unpaid overtime and serves a role indispensable to a free society. So kudos to the school district for prioritizing teachers and doing its part to curb the teacher shortage. Now, could you please work on not running the sprinklers four hours each day and during rain storms? We’re short on water, too. 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. Get info, scores, play-by-play updates for Park City, North and South Summit high schools. Follow here for all things sports in Summit County. |