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Show Ten O'CDock WhBsfcle h by David Fleisher For some reason. Park City and the rest of Summit County have never been able to develop a close friendship. 1 think people out in the county, as well as throughout the state, believe Park City is a wild and crazy place. And of course, they're right. And I also think they're jealous of our well-deserved reputation. I realize jealousy is a fairly serious charge, but when you stop and think about it for a minute. Park City has a lot going for it. Other towns in Summit County don't have nearly as much as we do. Like what? Well, we have the distinction of being hated by members of the Utah Liquor Commission. Look how many times l hey close down our private clubs for selling to non-members. I'm proud of our track record with the liquor, commission; it shows we never give up and that we are a determined people. In order for Park City to remain sane, it must maintain an adversary relationship with the liquor commission. Yet, people who live in other towns in the county feel you must try-to try-to get along with the liquor commission. That's too bad they lack our strong character. Historically speaking, let's face it. Park City has its hands down over the rest of the county. We had probably the most prosperous red light district in the entire state, not to mention wide spread gambling. We had some pretty rough people in this town back at the turn of the century. If you said an unflattering remark to somebody, your days were : numbered. vv kv In 1898 a fire destroyed nearly all of Main Street. It was considered the worst fire in the state's history. But Park Citv bounced right back, re-built Main Street, and got the town back on its feet again. Again, it has to do with Park City's strong character. V ,-: I think it's Park City's diversity that is a source of jealousy to people who don't live here. If you don't want to drink, gamble to w ork eight hours a day. you can go to the church of your choice. We accomodate denominations of all faiths: Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Mormon, Atheists, Agnostics, and one day I am convinced we will even have synagogues. By God, we've got it all. :y'X-.? Where else in Utah could you find such a rapid turnover in restaurants? We had a restaurant here not long ago that opened and closed in two weeks; that must have set a record. And in the weeks ahead. Park City will have two more restaurants to open; one by the name of "Bagel Nosh," and the other called. "The Irish Camel." The variety here is unparallel. In one sense, this is an exciting time to be living in Park City. I'm just sorry everybody can't be here to enjoy.it. Then again, I'm glad we're not being inundated with people who want to live here. We have to be fairly selective. Only: those people who are willing to contribute in some way to Park City's growth should be allowed to live herd Everybody else should be forced to live in Orcm. Maybe one day, the rest of Summit County will realize what an incredible town Park City is; but. until that day . comes. I guess there will always be a certain amount of friction. ...and jealousy. , x As ! walk up Main Street, I hear the Ten O'Clock Whistle. V 'I' ' v .-. . '. ,:v. i ', |
