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Show allowed to compete or share in the economic growth and prosperity of Park City. There were not negative comments made concerning myself or my interests, but the gist of the conversation con-versation seemed to say "why should this unknown be allowed to compete in Park City's economic arena?" After this experience one can fully understand the lifetime residents' concern con-cern for their fate and their community. com-munity. Maybe that flicker of hope many have hung onto no longer exists. What is the true meaning of Park City's Miner's Day? Is it historical fact or simply material for a future novel? Sincerely, Tim Mertens Concerned businessman Editor: While enjoying a beautiful Labor Day afternoon in one of Park City's casual dining and drinking establishments, establish-ments, a passerby happened to touch on a subject very close to home. The subject, concerning a highly debated issue in our state, and now rather obviously ob-viously in our city liquor control and licensing. A patron of the establishment made a comment, "Who in the ! owns Food for Thought?" (a new package agency located at the Park City Ski Resort), not knowing that the owner was in the immediate group. Some jovial comments and introductions were made and the issue rested. The comment was not directed at me as an individual, but one cannot help but wonder if this statement was not a consensus opinion of the more notable Park City business community. Does one have to receive some form of notoriety before being recognized as a Park City citizen or potential businessperson?k! , "' The reason for this letter1 stems from my concern as a businessman, and as what I consider an established resident of Park City. I got the feeling that a resident involved with personal interests in-terests and rather limited media exposure ex-posure in the community should not be n |