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Show L. A A A A . . . . Courchevel exchange a cultural plus Editor: Now that our visiting Courchevel students have returned to France and our host families and students once again are settling into normal routines, I would like to express my personal appreciation to everyone involved in the exchange. I feel the Jumelage with Courchevel is one of the most positive things to happen in Park City I can imagine. Having spent several years living and traveling in other parts of the world when my own children were teenagers, I see the tremendous impact learning about other cultures, peoples and countries has had on their lives, and I am delighted our Park City residents young and old are being given an opportunity to broaden horizons by the relationship with the thoroughly charming people and community of Courchevel. In the spirit of the Jumelage several of Courchevel's finest hotels have offered very special prices to Park City residents for the first annual "Park City to Courchevel Ski Trip" Jan. 26-Feb. 3.' Any and all Park City residents and friends are welcome. Park City season passes will be honored and a never-to-be-forgotten VIP week will be provided by the people of Courchevel. I hope the winter will bring Courchevel skiers to Park City as well and that we will all go out of our way to welcome them in the same manner. Sincerely, Shirley Smith Morris Travel Don't mess up a good thing Editor: What was wrong with the old KPCW format? Why is KPCW trying to compete with the "Top Ten" radio stations from Salt Lake? We tune into the "Park City Radio Station" because we don't like the repetitive and mundane music the commercial radio stations play. Now they want to change all that. Gassical music is fine. In fact, I enjoy classical, but let's not get carried away. One of the articles in 816's Record stated, "the radio station plays rock n' roll 13 hours a day." That is the point. The music we want to listen to will only be during the day. It's during the day when we're all busy working in our office, restaurants, etc. Why not play classical in the morning hours if the demand is so great? Besides, it's office music anyway. When we get home from work to cook dinner, clean the house, entertain or whatever, is when all us working class heroes need to hear "good music." Since I have lived here my observation has been the largest part of the population is young. The "Woodstock Generation," if you please. The polls and statistics end up with citizens paying more taxes, electing the wrong candidate, buying the wrong car or even being forced into listening to commercial Letters to A5 ILeititeirs ts i ) i i T t Letters from A3 radio. Maybe the "rockers" aren't calling and did not contribute to the last fund drive. One of the reasons may be the changing format. Rockers generally enjoy all types of music. I don't think we are asking for hard rock 23 hours a day. Jazz, reggae, country western and even classical contributes to the unique appeal KPCW once had. KPCW manager: Listen to the programmers who volunteer their time so we can listen to the type of music we like. Insert a "mail-in questionnaire" in the paper if you can't believe 75 percent of the people in Park City can't listen to classical as much as you have proposed. Why do you insist on changing a good thing? Why don't you use your time, energy and money to improve your DJs' 'padded cell,' your system or your album selection? What about the rest of you who enjoyed listening to KPCW? Let's help Beth Fratkin in her fight. Call KPCW or write a letter as I have. Maybe, just maybe, we as a group may get some action. MB. Kapp All classical? Small mind for a small town Editor: As a member of the Just Arnie's women's softball team, I intentionally began to write "To the Editor" regarding the sixth paragraph of "The end of softball season" commentary published 23 August 1984. However, my intentions were wrong. The story is a credit to Park City. ..a small mind for a small town. Sincerely, Sheryl Mochizuki Flowers, cards appreciated Editor: The Family of La Prele Hamilton wishes to thank all those kind and loving friends for expressing their love by the beautiful flowers and cards. Floyd Hamilton Rhea and Jack Watson Shirline and Stanby Walton David LeRoy and Marie Hamilton Sharon and Michael Hernandez safety issue from all school board members and candidates. Sincerely, Jim Doilney City Councilman Park City day camp a success Editor: On behalf of the Park City Day Camp and Youth Outdoor Adventure Program we would like to expess our sincere gratitude to those who helped make our summer a success. Thanks to Denna Wright, Park City Library; Ed Poquette, Alpine Slide; Tom Murphy, Windsports; Jack Burnett, Park City Fire Protection District; Tom Cammermeyer; George Miller; and especially Sloopy, our bus driver. A special thanks is extended to Ed Hosenfeld of the Chateau Apres lodge for the use of the swimming pool. Due to the unfortunate lack of a public pool in Park City, the Chateau gave several children the opportunity to learn and enjoy swimming. Sincerely grateful, Jayne Singer Linda Rasmussen No thanks Editor: Our reaction to the KPCW format change to pm classical is quite negative. We enjoy the evening variety. Get with it, Blair! Volunteer Voice supporters Scott & Jacquie Cote Noplace to park Editor: Regarding the "Stemler verdict" (Letters, Aug. 23) : Yes, and I second that opinion. We have all lost sales (and taxes, hint-hint) hint-hint) to visitors who must "go move the car." They feel rushed to get out of town. Some of the Valley Folk are angry. Their anger will be vented on the whole town and all will suffer. They won't be back to spend time or money in a town that has no place for them to park and enjoy the day, without also breaking the law and being fined for it. Too bad. We all need better off-season business. No amount of traffic-ticket revenue can make up for the harm done. You have effectively multiplied a slight problem and created many larger ones. It is axiomic that all revenues are suppressed when a free market is repressed. In simpler words: What's bad for business is bad for the town. Here are some questions to ponder: Where will every person that works on Main Street park now that tickets are suddenly being given for parking in Swede Alley? How about a 12-hour limit on Swede Alley? Is this too much to ask? Where is the Captain of the Crew? Is that really a giant Taco Bell on upper Main Street? Am I asking too many questions? John Lamb Park City Shirt Co. P.S. No, I have not been given a parking ticket.. .yet. Thanks, voters Editor: I would like to thank the voters of Summit County for their support of me in the primary election. It is my sincere desire to serve the citizens as county commissioner the remainder of 1984 and hopefully for the next four years. Your support in the general election Nov. 6 would be appreciated. Again, thank you! Sincerely, Ron Perry Summit County Commissioner Path is in progress Editor: I hope this will be the first of many letters addressing city issues. Future topics include the Main Street mall parking, Redevelopment Redevelop-ment Agency Old Town Hotel, long range Park City planning, etc. Today, I want to apologize because the pedestrian path in front of the middle and high school campuses is not going to be completed until late October. One of my highest priorities is giving our schoolchildren a safe alternativt to walking on busy Kearns Boulevard. I was delighted when the school board promised to repay pedestrian path costs next year if the city could fund these costs this year. The city has budgeted the money and is ready to proceed. School District planners should soon begin developing pathway design and location information. Unfortunately, these planners have been busy with higher School district priorities. As soon as these plans are received, the city will put the projet to bid and get the path construction completed. I will keep you informed on path progress. I will be looking for support on this important life Equal rights for music lovers Editor: We, the undersigned, wish to express our support for rock 'n' roll, jazz, blues, reggae and soul on KPCW. Programs like "Not Just Jazz" represent the interests of many of Park City's full-time residents. Without them we couldn't call KPCW our community radio station. For equal representation, Lisa Cilva Mongo Ken Elliot Nipper Terry Andrus j Classical format is unjust Editor: I feel a format change to all-classical all-classical would be a gross injustice to both those who have been rock and roll DJs and worked very hard to support the station some for up to 3-1 years and all volunteers. And also to those rock and roll listeners whose vast numbers would appear if given a fair survey. They, too, are very supportive. I and many friends move KPCW provide a format of varied types of music so all would benefit. Thanks. Sincerely, Chris Coronel, Mike Basquez, John Cushing, Bob Grieve, Joe Cavins, Clair Nelson, Kelly Piatt, Dori Orwik, Bob, Chet and Jim, Shawn, Putney Houk, Rob Moore, Rob Howe, Missy McCreight, Marco Snow, Ted Foot, Bridget Shey and many more who support this crusade |
