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Show Planners Oppose Initiatives The Utah Chapter of the American lanning Association strongly opposes the proposals to limit and roll back taxes, as reilectcd in the tax initiatives on the 1988 General Election Ballot. After reviewing the tax initiative proposals, it is the position of the Utah Planners that the Implementation of these initiatives would have a devastating Impact on the of state and local governments to ability address important issues facing thq future of Utah. To drastically cut the revenues of state and local government at this time means all services that are not of an emergency nature would be severely reduced or curtailed completely. The quality-of-lif- e quality-of-lif- e services, we believe that those businesses will question Utahs commitment to the quality of its future. If Utahns pass the tax initiatives, it will send the following signal to businesses looking at Utah as a potential home: "We are more interested in short-tertax breaks than the long-terwell being of our m m communities." Utah Planners do recognize that some of the reaction to government reflected in the tax initiatives is the result of governments that are not sufficiently reponsive to the needs and desires of the public. In this light, the Utah Chapter of the American Planning Association is working with services, like planning, that help planners across the state to maximize public involvement in planning decisions. government focus on future needs of This effort includes widely notifying the citizens in their communities would likely public of be eliminated from Issues and upcoming government in any decisions, planning and furthering opportunities for meaningful way. In view of the Utah the to be involved In planning public of the American Planning Chapter Asoociation, passage of the tax initiatives decisions. From prepartion of a community would be a short-sighte- d measure that will master plan to development decisions not serve the future of Utah well. affecting our communities, it is the desire of Utah Planners to fully involve the public In addition to the impact on planning as in decisions. Within our professional a service to the community, many planners assist in community and economic organization, we strive to encourage all development programs. We believe that planning decisions to meet an objective of maximum public involvement. one of the Implications of the tax initiative The Utah Chapter of the American proposals will be a negative impact on economic development programs across Planning Association hopes Utah citizens will carefully evaluate the full' the state. When implications businesses of the evaluate the Impact ofpotential proposed tax initiatives before the tax initiatives on the provision of public services, stepping into the voting booth in especially November. Wo Guts, Wo Glory By Sibel Iren Its that time of year when Halloween is past, the days getagain shorter and people are dragging out their winter clothing. This is the time of year when that magical, pristine substance falls daintily from the sky to cover the grounds on which we play. Its the time of year when avid skiers prepare their ski gear for the worlds most fun winter sport skiing! All around the Wasatch mountains, ski areas are oiling sld lifts, up trail work and hiring employees setting for the winter season. To help in preparations for the winter weather it would only do to mention what the local areas have to on-comi- ng offer. Starting with the As, Alta is celebrating its 50th anniversaty this year. Their motto is "Alta Is for Skiers" and their terrain backs it up. With eight lifts serving 2000 vertical feet and 1800 skiable acres, Alta offers skiing on 35 percent advanced, 40 percent Intermediate, and 25 percent beginner runs. The annual average snow fall is approximately 500 inches. Some of the deepest and lightest powder can be found there, if you know where to look. All day lift passes are only $18 and halfdays are $13. For the price, Alta has the best skiing. Child care facilities are available during the day above the upper ticket office. Alta is located at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon about 20 miles south of Salt Lake. If you are looking for night life Alta is not the place to start your search. magazine summed It up in their latest issue, "In Alta, only the garbage goes out at night." Located only a mile down the road is Snowbird which is primarily a destination resort. Snowbird's seven lifts and one capacity tram serves 3100 vertical feet of 50 percent advanced, 30 percent intermediate, and 20 percent beginner terrain. The ski trails and annual snow fall are much like Altas with more 125-pers- A' on skiable acres. Since Snowbird is a destination resort the price reflects that attitude. Full day tram passes have reached an all time Forum 9 AN EVENING OF PREMIERES NOVEMBER chair lift tickets are high of $32, full-da- y $25 and half-da- y tram and chair passes are $25 and $19 respectively. Snowbird does offer some night life, however, having live bands and dancing weekly at the Tram Bar. The next canyon over to the north boasts two great sld areas nestled at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon Road. The first stop on the way up the 15- - mile winding road is Solitude. Its three double and two triple chairlifts serve 2100 vertical feet and 1000 skiable acres consisting of 30 percent advanced, 42 percent intermediate and 28 percent beginner terrain. The annual snow fall is approximately 410 Inches. The reason for less snow fall has to do with the way the two ski areas In Big Cottonwood are situated relative to the usual storm paths. For the quality of snow and terrain at Solitude, it is the best bargin going in the Salt Lake vicinity. Full day passes are only $13 and half days are $10. There is some night skiing upon prior arrangement. Just up the road from Solitude is Brighton. Brighton forms a town, much like Alta, with the ski area right off the road. Brightons 1400 vertical feet and 1700 skiable acres are served four double and one triple chairlifts by 30 percent au vanced, 44 accessing percent intermediate and 26 percent beginner runs. Lift ticket prices are not presently available, but should be comparable to Solitudes prices. Neither Brighton nor Solitude offers child care facilities. Both resorts have a few bars in town and their night life Is average. On the other side of the Wasatch, Just over the pass east of Brighton is a delightful, quaint ski town called Park City, situated on rolling hills about six miles south of Park Citys lift capacity is 9-1- - 4 Come fly with us as four contemporary ballets take flight for the first time in Utah. Watch us soar to music by Jean Michel Jarre, Handel, Tchaikovsky and Poulenc at the Capitol Theatre, 7:30 p.m. (2:00 p.m. Sat matinee). Tickets at Ballet West Box Office, all Smiths Tix or by 533-555- 5 phone jiKSL BalletWest JOHN HART, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR percent beginner runs. Even though Park City may be the place to go for day and night time action, be prepared to bring a sufficient amount of money. All day passes are $32, half day passes are $21 and night skiing is $8. Park West is directly west of Park City. Although the ski area is smaller, it is comparable to Park City skiing. Park West offers seven double chairs servin' 2200 verticle feet and 420 skiable acres and accessing 40 percent advanced, 36 percent intermediate, and 24 percent beginner skiing. Park West charges $24 for a full day pass and $ 1 2 for half days. Both areas get an annual average snowfall of 300 to 350 inches per year. The town of Park City is a fully equipped, cummunity with most ammenities readily available. As mentioned before, if you are looking for night-liflook no further. There are several restaurants, bars and lounges to keep any skier occupied. East of Park City is a posh resort called Deer Valley. Seven tripples and one double chairlifts provide skiers access to self-sufficie- nt e, or ICTUoo 2200 verticle feet and 750 skiable acres. From these lifts a skier can himself on many cut runs rangingchallenge from 35 percent advanced, 50 percent Intermediate to 15 percent beginner terrain. Obviously, to the arriving skier. Deer Valley is a destination resort complete with ski bunnies in expensive clothing. Of course, good service isnt cheap. A normal full day lift ticket is up to $35. However, for the poor unsuspecting soul who decides to visit the area on a holiday, it will cost $39. Half day tickets always cost $25. There are child care facilities in the resort, but one would be lucky to afford it. though the staff at Deer Valley will cater to your need. There is someone to help you every with your skis after a long day, and even boxes of tissues at the bottom of each lift In case you get a runny nose. They say that Utah has some of the greatest snow on earth and plenty of ski areas to enjoy it in. So get your gear ready and your winter play clothes out because winter Is Just around the corner. Happy Trails. RESPIRATORY EDUCATION PROGRAM . 1-- phenomenal. Their eight double, five triple chairs and one gondola move 18,700 people per hour, as compared to Alta's 8,500 people per hour. All of these people can access 3100 verticle feet and 2000 skiable acres including 34 percent advanced, 49 percent intermediate and 17 Acquire a highly marketable skill in an exciting medical field. We acfuptIn applications for a unique, cation program offered by Weber State CnlFeJSJT cSf Lake City. This program will be offered In the hurS available to those who have completed the basic courses in isonliy the Life Science area. non-tradition- M al ead"e Issue 6 November 13 1,1988 |