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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, February 27-March 1, 2019 C-5 The Park Record PUZZLE ANSWERS FROM PAGE C-4 COURTESY OF SIERRA WATCH Filmmaker Scott Gaffney, above, contemplates a shot at Lake Tahoe. Gaffney and his brother, Robb, directed “The Movie to Keep Squaw True.” Continued from C-1 Film to screen Thursday and experiences as filmmakers, but more importantly their heart and soul as people who love Squaw Valley and live in Tahoe, was a unique recipe to come up with this incredible movie.” Mooers praised the Gaffneys as being “gifted in filming and interviewing people that makes them open up.” The filmmakers interview local residents and environmentalists including John Muir Laws. While Laws shares his name with one of the nation’s pioneering environmentalists, he is not related. “They sat down with John, and his interviews are an important part of the movie, because he brings a depth of understanding of what the mountains mean to us,” Mooers said. “He reminds us there is some timeless values at stake, and he’s so effective in communicating what they are.” The Placer County Council greenlighted the development in 2016 anyway, which was disappointing to Mooers. “When you’re deeply engaged in something like this, it’s likely that you will have two competing and overwhelming feelings of what’s going on,” he said. “One is a feeling of disappointment and betrayal when elected officials tmake decisions that are clearly , m k COURTESY OF SIERRA WATCH “The Movie to Keep Squaw True” documents the Sierra Watch’s efforts to preserve Squaw Valley, located near Lake Tahoe, from developers. Sierra Watch will present a free screening of the film Thursday at Downstairs. Sierra Watch is an environmental nonprofit organization that sponsored the film. in the narrow interests of a few as opposed to broader community values.” There are thousands of Davids that are rising up to challenge this Goliath...” Tom Mooers, Sierra Watch executive director And while Mooers is frustrated, he also feels optimistic. “If you are involved with a movement like Keep Squaw True, you will feel this sense of solidarity and shared purpose that gives you a feeling that, if enough people pull together, that you just can’t lose,” he said. “That’s one of the things we try to get across in the movie, and it’s something that we try to remember every day as we plug away at this stuff.” Soon after the county’s approval, Sierra Watch filed an appeal with the Third District Court of California asking to overturn the decision. “While appeals can take a while, we’re confident in our case and built for the long haul,” Mooers said. “So we’re going to stay at it.” Part of Mooers’ confidence comes from Sierra Watch’s track record. The nonprofit formed 20 years ago when it fought against and prevented the development of another Tahoe area, Martis Valley. Sierra Watch was also successful in an effort to stop development of Donner Summit and Dyers Summit. “Skiers can look at the land surrounding them and see what was slated for subdivisions and development, is now permanently protected,” Mooers said. “We’re not that far from San Francisco and Silicon Valley, so the pressures for development are there and won’t go away. (But) the important thing is we need to keep standing up for our mountains.” WELLNESS & BEAUTY Look who's under the Redstone arch... All About Socks Inwest Title Service Red Rock Brewery Alpine Apothecary J.W. Allen Toys & Candy Redstone 8 Theatres Alpine Metro Joli Boutique Safonova A2Z Wireless (Verizon) Marty’s Ski, Board & Bike Salt Method Backcountry.com Moran Eye Center Silver Cricket Floral Bed Bath & Beyond Orange Theory Fitness Splendor Berkshire Hathaway RE Pack ‘n Crate Supplemental Health Care Booster Juice Paint Fusion Sushi Blue Grill & Sake California Nails Panda Express U of U Health Center Cold Stone Creamery Papa Murphy’s Pizza Vanderkooi Insurance Ghidotti’s Italian Restaurant Park City Mattress Wasatch & Wool Yarns Home Goods Perfect Tan WISH by Haute Hostess H2blow Petco ” e , Are you LOST on what’s happening in Park City Then Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/parkrecord Highway 224 @ Kimball Junction in Park City Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 7pm Sunday Noon - 5pm www.redstonecenterpc.com UPCOMING PETER BECKETT’S PLAYER MAR MAR 8–10 8–10 DAVE MASON MAR MAR 14–17 14–17 MAMMA MIA! MAR MAR 22–31 22–31 RICHARD MARX APR 4–7 FRI–SUN / MAR 1–3 ParkCityShows.com |