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Show A-12 The Park Record Meetings and agendas Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri, December 31, 2019-January 3, 2020 Red CaRd RobeRts TO PUBLISH YOUR PUBLIC NOTICES AND AGENDAS, PLEASE EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS@PARKRECORD.COM By Amy Roberts The pettiness of a new decade 30 Day Comment Period: Groundwater Source Protection Ordinance December 3, 2019 – January 6, 2020 The Summit County Health Department is issuing a 30-day formal notice and comment period during which the public can provide input on the proposed Groundwater Source Protection Ordinance to the Summit County Code of Health. Public notice is hereby given that the Summit County Board of Health (“Board”) in accordance with UCA §26A-1-121, will conduct a public hearing to discuss and possibly take action regarding Groundwater Source Protection Ordinance by the Summit County Health Department. The Hearing is scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2020; Beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Summit County Health Department; 650 Round Valley Drive; Park City, Utah 84060. The Board seeks comment by members of the public on its proposed changes to the Summit County Code of Health. The proposed changes can be viewed online at http://summitcountyhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Proposed-O rdinance_Summit-County-Groundwater-Source-Protection-.pdf Comments must be postmarked or received at the Summit County Health Department by 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on Friday, January 3, 2020. Comments may be emailed to dsiddoway@summitcounty.org. Public comments will also be taken at the Board of Health meeting held on Monday, January 6, 2020, at 4 pm at the Summit County Health Department Office located at 650 Round Valley Drive, Park City. Or by mail to: Derek Siddoway Summit County Health Department 650 Round Valley Drive, Suite 100 Park City, Utah 84060 Aspen is the most expensive ski trip, according to firm For me, resolutions are a bit like dating. There are usually signs of promise and potential at the beginning, but after a few weeks of a solid C+ effort, I’m exhausted and resign to just sleeping with the laundry I’ve been too lazy to fold. Most of the time, my efforts to both start and keep a resolution amount to little more than throwing a penny in a fountain, contemplating a wish and pretending I’ve done all I can to put the wheels in motion. But this year I gave the idea of setting a New Year’s resolution a longer pause — because it’s not just another year, it’s also another decade. I don’t know if that means anything really, but it feels a little more substantial than the last nine — like that fountain deserves a quarter tossed into it this year. Which, I suppose, can be interpreted in one of two ways: Either I’m putting 25 times more energy into the charade for 2020, or I’m still ¾ shy of anything that could resemble something of value. Considering I recently created a daily 8 a.m. appointment on my calendar that said, “put on shoes,” it’s likely the latter. I know checking footwear off my to-do list is not an actual accomplishment, but that’s kind of where I am right now. Obviously, the beginning of a new decade deserves a loftier goal than committing to wear shoes, but I found myself at a loss last week as I tried to write down what I hope to change/ fix/drop/or do between now and December of 2029. So for insight, I consulted the experts. Having spent the last week with my immediate family, all of whom are usually quite happy and quick to point out my flaws, I decided there was no better focus group to help me decided what bad habits I should aim to drop for this decade. I expected to get a list of their frequent grievances – my dad would be a fan of me committing to save more money, The consensus: I need to stop being so petty.” my mom would likely request I drive slower, swear less, and visit more. My sister’s list would be the longest — and tailored to fit her ever-changing needs. But surprisingly, the lofty goals I assumed they’d make for me didn’t top their wish list. And what did, gave me a bit of chuckle. The consensus: I need to stop being so petty. Admittedly, this is not a personality flaw I am particularly attuned to. Sure, I have creative ways of besting someone, or pointing out their annoying habits or hypocrisy, but I’ve always found this type of vindication personally gratifying, not trivial. “You chose a college to get back at your high school boyfriend,” my mom helpfully reminded me. My then-17year-old broken heart was determined to help him realize the mistake he had made. So I applied to the same universities he did, and then decided to attend one he didn’t get into. “I have my own Netflix account because of your pettiness,” my sister informed me. “I was logged into your account for months and started binge-watching ‘Ozark.’ We got in an argument in the second season. You let me continue to watch all of the episodes and then changed your password right before I got to the season finale.” Even my dad chimed in, reminding me of the time I had an English roommate and every time I was upset with her about something, I would look her dead in the eye and proceed to make tea in the microwave. “You casually committed British blasphemy every time she forgot to take out the trash,” he told me. While I tend to consider these examples karma rather than spite, it appears as though I need to devote this decade to learning the difference. Amy Roberts is a freelance writer, longtime Park City resident and the proud owner of two rescued Dalmatians, Stanley and Willis. Follow her on Twitter @amycroberts. Ridgelines By Tom Kelly Handprints for Sam KELSEY BRUNNER/THE ASPEN TIMES People buy lift tickets and pick up their season passes in the front office of Aspen Mountain in Colorado. A new report from travel firm HomeToGo shows Beaver Creek, Aspen and Vail as the priciest ski trips. Lunch, lodging and lift tickets factor into data STAFF REPORT The Aspen Times The world’s largest vacation rental search engine created a Colorado Ski Price index that looks at the cost of vacations at 14 resorts. It probably would shock no one that Aspen came in as one of the most expensive, trailing only Beaver Creek. HomeToGo estimated the expense of a ski trip to Aspen at nearly $550 per person per day. That was without bells and whistles. The price included one night of accommodation, a single-day lift ticket, a cheeseburger and fries on the hill and ski rentals. “Colorado is consistently one of the most searched winter destinations in America, and we hope this guide helps travelers find the best skiing for their dollar,” Mike Pearce, U.S. country manager for HomeToGo, said in a statement. The top three resorts for cheapest ski vacation were Monarch Mountain at $229.19 per person per day; Purgatory Resort at $279.47; and Arapahoe Basin at $282.32, according to the price index. The three most expensive resorts were Beaver Creek at $632.02; Aspen at $548.57; and Vail at $518.22. The average price for a ski trip at the 14 resorts was $389 per day, about $159.50 less than the average Aspen daily expense. The price for lodging was determined through HomeToGo’s own metasearch data. It is the average price per person, per night to stay in a four-person or more rental unit found in the resorts between Dec. 1 and April 20. In Aspen, HomeToGo found the average to be $286.62. The lift ticket price was for a full day of skiing for an adult Feb. 15. The prices might include a discount, such as buying in advance online. For Aspen, the price index used a price of $184. The lunch price included a cheeseburger and fries using the Yelp $$ category. Aspen-Snowmass came in at $21. Ski rentals were based on the price for intermediate-level skis, boots and poles for one person Feb. 22. The price in Aspen was listed as $56.95. Monarch topped the list for affordable skiing in large part because of its lodging, located in Salida. The average price per night during the course of the season is $91.19, the price index showed. Aspen was notable for a different reason in accommodations. “Nine of the 14 ski areas have accommodations that are 50 percent or less than the average price of accommodations in Aspen,” HomeToGo’s news release said. Light rail fuels South Salt Lake’s residential boom Nearly 3,000 units have sprouted near stations Associated Press SOUTH SALT LAKE — The light rail line that cuts through the suburb of South Salt Lake has fueled a residential housing boom in the last four years. More than 2,800 apartments, town houses and other homes have been built near TRAX lines and stations since 2015, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. The city of 25,000 residents stretches over just seven square miles. Next on the horizon is a major new development in South Salt Lake’s center that is expected to include a six-story office tower and a 10-story apartment building. The $285 million project, which broke ground in October, will also include a hotel, stores, offices and a parking garage for 800 vehicles. “This is so clearly not the South Salt Lake I grew up in,” said Mayor Cherie Wood, a lifelong resident. The city’s building boom is a prime example of how many Utah cities are trying to surround public transit lines with high-density apartment complexes, town houses and retail developments to encourage residents to leave their cars at home and reduce air pollution. The housing developments can also offer affordable housing options. “It’s really astounding to see the amount of transit-oriented development that is happening via market forces and city planning,” said Cameron Diehl, executive director of Utah League of Cities and Towns. Some of the developments have happened because South Salt Lake city leaders made zoning changes allowing housing in areas where only industrial businesses were permitted before. One example is a gated community that includes 219 stacked, flat-style apartments that are between 1,300-2,000 square feet (120-185 square meters). The apartment complex sits on 20 acres (8.1 hectares) in a former industrial zone that was home to a company that built blocks. The city has generated increase demand from residents and businesses because it has available land and is still close to Salt Lake City, real estate developers said. That is one reason why Beehive Distilling decided to open in South Salt Lake, said co-owner and head distiller Chris Barlow. “They have a high push for a live-work, walkable center with an urban industrial feel,” Barlow said, “and that made it an area we were interested in.” As this year’s holiday period began, a pack of young skiers came charging down to the bottom of First Time at Park City Mountain. Dar Hendrickson’s Devo Alpine Team racers came in hot, flipping their skis on edge to hockey stop alongside the blue rail feature. Coach James Saarela’s Devo Freestyle kids came down too, not quite as fast but looking stylish with their moves. Few of the young athletes knew exactly why they were there. But they all knew it was important. Park City Mountain Terrain Park Manager Alex Falkenstein helped the youngsters put on blue mylar gloves and dip their hands into white paint. The kids clamored for position, placing their painted hands onto the blue rail frame. “Don’t rub up against the paint with your coats,” yelled one of the coaches. Still, a few kids picked up badges of honor - all with a bit of impish pride. This week marks the fifth New Year since the passing of 15-year-old Parkite Sam Jackenthal. The rising freeski star was killed in a training accident in Australia in the summer of 2015. As an athlete, Sam’s fearless approach to sport inspired his teammates. But beyond athletics, it was his personality and values-based, positive approach to life that has made him such a role model today. Today, the Live Like Sam Foundation is touching hundreds and hundreds of kids and growing. The Park City-based organization was established by Sam’s family to spread the positivity that Sam stood for. “Sam’s absolute love for life infected those around him all for the better,” said freeskiing friend Jack Severson. “Sam always carried this confidence about him when faced with the unknown - you could follow that guy into anything and trust that you’d be alright.” The kids with the blue gloves covered in white paint had heard about Sam, maybe from older brothers and sisters, or their coaches. It was hard for them to really connect with his story, at first. But they knew about the tricks he threw to win national titles. And now they were learning more about what he stood for as a person. “Being able to see this rail in the park and go by it every single day is a reminder to keep that vibe and energy going - on and off the hill - to Live Like Sam,” said Saarela. “This is a great way to bring in these younger kids in who didn’t really know Sam to help pass on that positive attitude and keep the sport fun.” “It is so good to see the impact Live Like Sam is having on our community,” said Chris Haslock, freeski director for Park City Ski & Snowboard. Chris was one of Sam’s coaches and was deeply impacted by his death, as was the entire youth sports community. “It was especially cool for Dar’s Alpine Devo Team to be here to join the cause. Although many of them never knew Sam, it’s cool to see Sam’s spirit living through them - the next generation of skiers.” Park City was Sam’s home mountain. And the mountain has stepped up in a very genuine way to show its support for the vision of Live Like Sam.” More friends wandered down to put their mark on the rail boards. The Live Like Sam features were first installed in the Park City terrain parks three years ago and quickly became popular. So they took a beating. Today was an afternoon to spruce them up with new paint and new handprints. “It is awesome of Park City to give us the opportunity to not only help design the rail, but also paint it in remembrance of Sam,” said close friend and fellow athlete Colby Smith. “This project embodies the joy of skiing and celebrates Sam’s passion for park skiing. The main goal of this project is just to spread the enjoyment of skiing.” Sam’s father, Ron, stood by and watched the procession come down to the rail. It was endearing to see the support. His mind drifted to that day in the Australian hospital a few summers ago when the end was near. A nurse asked him if he wanted Sam’s handprint. “It really meant nothing to me at the time,” said Ron. “My mind was on other things. But I figured she knew. And I told her, ‘yes.’ I’m so glad that I did.” Today, Sam’s handprint is emblazoned in yellow on a series of rail features in Park City’s terrain parks. More importantly, though, are the dozens of others in white, packing each side of the blue railboards. Park City was Sam’s home mountain. And the mountain has stepped up in a very genuine way to show its support for the vision of Live Like Sam. “It has been a privilege to work with Ron and the Live Like Sam organization to bring the community together and dedicate these features in Sam’s memory,” said Falkenstein as he poured more white paint into the pan. “This is a true testament to Ron’s commitment of supporting local youth.” Sam’s good friend Joe Lauer also stopped by. “This project is all about community,” he said. “It is really meaningful to his friends and family to have these rails repainted and retouched so they can return to the terrain park. The terrain park at Park City Mountain was Sam’s home, and now holds a special place for everyone he touched.” “This has been a great feel good event for me,” said Sam’s father Ron, who was handing out stickers and greeting Sam’s friends. “And it’s a real act of kindness for Vail Resorts and Park City Mountain.” I don’t ride the First Time lift all that much. But last weekend I spent the morning with our neighbor kids and it’s their ritual. As the lift cruised up over the terrain park I could see the familiar blue rail feature down below, firmly planted in the snow. On the side were dozens of handprints. “Hey, kids, see that blue rail down below,” I shouted out to my lift mates. And I told them about Sam and the values by which he stood. It was just a small piece of our ski day. But as thousands more pass by this season, it will cause them to pause and think about why dozens of kids put their white handprint on the rail boards to remember a friend. Wisconsin native Tom Kelly landed in Park City in 1988 (still working on becoming an official local). A recently inducted member of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, he is most known for his role as lead spokesperson for Olympic skiing and snowboarding for over 30 years until his retirement in 2018. This will be his 50th season on skis, typically logging 60 days in recent years. |