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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, June 20-22, 2018 The Park Record W AY WE WERE 803 Norfolk and quarantine in Park City Green Tips Green thumbs thrive in Utah’s dry gardens HALEY LEBSACK Recycle Utah MAHALA RUDDELL PARK CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM Quarantine as we understand it was first implemented in Venice in the mid-14th century. In an effort to prevent the spread of the deadly bubonic plague, known as the Black Death, Venetian authorities required ships to stay at anchor for forty days (quaranta giorni) rather than dock and come ashore. By the mid-19th century, quarantine practices, though varied, were widespread throughout the United States and the rest of the world. Common diseases requiring quarantine included diphtheria, smallpox, and scarlet fever. With the blossoming understanding and study of germs in the scientific world, quarantine laws were adapted to fit the disease, location, and needs of the communities to which they applied. Park City passed an ordinance in 1888 that provided for a board of quarantine. When a doctor discovered a highly contagious or dangerous disease in a patient, he would immediately implement quarantine procedures on the patient and his family or living quarters in order to slow or stop the spread of the disease. Often, though not always, yellow flags were placed outside the quarantined buildings. The city took quarantine seriously. During a smallpox outbreak in 1901, a boarding house and all of its residents and managers were among the sites quarantined. One night, a small group of boys snuck into the boarding house, intending “to pay the two girls there a visit,” before heading to a community dance. They were discovered shortly after gaining entry and were not allowed out of the building, con- Frank Jones, his wife Sarah, and their three children lived at 803 Norfolk Ave. (pictured circa 1940s) in the early 20th century. Park City Museum Research coordinator fined there until the quarantine was lifted at a later date. Though considered eradicated since 1980, smallpox reared its deadly head periodically throughout the early twentieth century. Park City saw a few local cases in 1905, though at least one was falsely reported. That December, the Park Record published a notice that Frank T. Jones had contracted smallpox, necessitating he and his family remain quarantined in their house at 803 Norfolk Avenue. The paper published a retraction a week later. “The Record was misinformed regarding Mr. Frank Jones having the small pox,” a small article noted. “Mr. Jones is well and hearty and looking after the wants of his patrons with the same care and attention as ever.” Presumably, Jones’s business 2 FOR 1 ENTRÉES Offer Expires June 30, 2018 Not valid with any other offers or promotions. Not valid on take out orders. Good with the purchase of a second, single item of equal or lesser value. 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For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our website at www.parkcityhistory. org. A-11 Quick! What is the second driest state? If you guessed Utah, you are correct. What months do Utahns use the most water? If you guessed summer, you’d still be correct. With a few easy water saving tips we can ensure our gardening practices are as green as possible, even if our thumbs aren’t. We chatted with Sophy Kohler, owner of Park City Nursery, for some tips on how we can all save every last drop. Use leftover water. Keep a water pitcher by your sink to dump in leftover water from your bottles, pasta or tea pot. Turn the hose off. Use a broom or an electric blower to clean off your driveway, deck or walkway instead of the hose. Utilize drip irrigation or soaker hoses and mulch in your plant beds to reduce evaporation. Skip the lawn. If you aren’t ready to go full xeriscape utilize a pressure regulated sprinkler to water your lawn. They use 30 to 40 percent less water and are just as effective. Plant native. According to Kohler, “Native plants are wonderful for people that want to have a water-wise garden. But besides that, native plants support our natural ecosystem of insects, birds and the local food ‘web.’ There are so many vibrant and beautiful flowers and shrubs in the ‘native’ category, that you can have a lot of fun with them.” Check out Park City Nursery for native plants. Recycle Utah, your community non-profit drop off recycling center, provides these weekly tips. Visit their website for more information – www. recycleutah.org. |