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Show mm Wednesday, September 4,1374 Page 2 . . ." ' Mountainland Travel Council Provides Funds NOT UTOPIA BUT... Park City has its problems but things could be could be living somewhere else. The difficulties faced by a small town are magnified by the close proximity of its citizens to the prime movers of municipal government. On the other hand, most persons living in a large metropolitan area are so far removed from the people and offices controlling the public domain that they feel impotent. Their inability to exert influence or effect change results in a corresponding lack of interest. Involvement comes only when it is time to submit to whatever the powers have ordained. , wor-se...y- ou Its different here. Although we suffer the unpleasantness of being aware of our problems, we are blessed with the opportunity to actively engage in remedying the less favorable aspects of our community. To dwell on the positive, we do have many things deserving of appreciation in Park City. A recent trip to Washington, D.C. heightened this realization. A sunny day in Park City means few or no clouds. Its the same in D.C., however, a sunny day there does not necessarily mean you can see the sun. An envelope of haze usually disguises the fiery orb to resemble a glowing patch of light gray. And the humidity! Diogenes chances of locating an Honest man were much greater than the chances of finding a dry armpit in Washington, D.C. With no sun to guide you and with your clothing clinging like cellophane to your body, you have to suffer the aggravation, danger, and expense of fighting the python known as traffic to get anywhere. You can travel miles and never see the pavement. It was amusing to eavesdrop on the winter vacation plans of Washingtonians. Many are busting their behin- ds for fifty weeks so they can come to places like Park City (or Park City itself) to get away from it all for two weeks. Some may endure 35 hours of automotive confinement to reach our town. How long does it take you to get to Main Street or to the ski slopes? There is no denying Park City has its share of problems. But let us not lose sight of its attributes nor shun our responsibility to construct a civic environment which will compliment rather than detract from the gifts nature has bestowed upon our town. ever-prese- nt Mountainland Travel Council has agreed to provide The matching funds toward the purchase and renovation of the new Park City covered wagon. The approval came last week at the groups monthly meeting in Provo. A presentation was made by Dale Zabriskie, Director of Communications, Greater Park City Company, and a Summit County representative on the Councils Board of Directors. The Council approved the release of the money by unanimous vote. The wagon will be used in $450 in various parades in Park City and other Utah communities to promote Park Citys attractions. When not being used for parades, the wagon will be parked near the entrance to the city to advertise the Main Street district. This means that a donation made by a local merchant is really doubled in value, because for each dollar we raise locally, we get another one from Mountainlands, up to a grand total of The Chamber of Commerce and the Merchants Association have already begun a drive locally to raise the additional funds necessary to purchase and renovate the wagon. Connie Woolsey, new executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, said the Mountainlands action was great news. We have already had very good response from the local $900. business community, and this news that their funds will be matched should help us to raise even more. Those wishing to contribute to the fund should contact Rusty Davidson at the First Security Bank. Villfe SEND LETTERS TO THE PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED Pharmacist on Duty EDITOR Monday - Saturday ABOUT THE COVES 10 a.m. -- 2 p.m. Pictured on the cover is Richard FREE DELIVERY Councilman and winner of the Hard Rock Mining Contest at the Labor Day We also have Martinez, Park City Greeting Cards Festivities. Film Magazines ticiisfMtfe 649-830- if "Tst? 0 OPEN DAILY 10 a. m. - 4 p.m.Y Is Closed Sunday 7 .A 'Hsfcaafctfnr4 Sttb t i feiat p Resort 1 |
