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Show Descendent of native Parkites reopens Skyline Drug as full-service pharmacy From Time to Time by BETT1NA MOENCH DOOLEY Record contributing writer Editor's note: Microfilm copies of the Park Record from Nov. 14 to Dec. 26, 1885, are missing from the files of the Park City Library and unavailable for study. After Jan. 1, columnist Bettina r Moench Dooley will resume her weekly glimpse into life in the Park a century ago. 25 Years Ago Parkites were pleased to have once again a full-service pharmacy in town. The Park Record announced announc-ed that the Skyline Drug Store had reopened, under the professional leadership of Pharmacists Glenn Prisk and Clyde Meadows. Having the young pharmacists in town was a little like welcoming home one of the town's own: Both Glenn Prisk's father and grandfather grand-father were native Parkites. The Christmas season was approaching, ap-proaching, and there were signs of the merriment throughout the newspaper. The Elks were staging their annual Bingo Night charity fundraiser at the Memorial "best pizza in Park City," it would also be so unintimidating that "females will feel comfortable coming com-ing in alone." Which doesn't say much for the other public bars in operation already in Park City. Potato John's, named for' a character in an old mining book who could never boil a proper potato, alos included unique liquor storage lcokers old post office boxes lined up on the wall. In what was termed an "intimate interview," Mayor John Price had a , chance to vent his opinions. Price, who went down as one of Park City's most controversial mayors, according accor-ding to the Record, was elected in November 1973 by a wide margin. In June 1974 he resigned, citing the 5 inability to work amid the petty . animosities among the city council members. ,. H,, At a public hearing a week later, ; the city council unanimously supported sup-ported Price, reinstating him as mayor on the condition that he would serve until the next general election. Then, in November 1975, Leon Uriarte was elected to replace him. . Among his accomplishments, Price, noted the revamping of the water . and sewer agreements as most im- portant for Park City. Buildina Utah Power and Light was suggesting an array of electrical gifts "For Your Christmas Hims," including an oh-so-useful trouser presser or electric egg cooker for junior, an electric coffee maker for dad, and an electric exerciser for granddad. In letters to Santa, local children were hoping for such gems as Chatty Cathy, Whirlybird, Yogi Bear doll and baby dolls with rock-a-bye eyes. In one letter, Norma Lee McMichael thanked Santa for the sewing machine she had received last Christmas, fit did not work, but I really liked it," she praised, adding a sugar-coated, "I love you, Santa." Then on to the really important stuff. "I only want one thing. Please bring me a Patty play pal." In one last plea, she asked, "Please do not forget the little children." 1 10 Years Ago In a nationally circulated book entitled en-titled "The Collectable Classics from Commerce," Roselyn and Ed- win Grose's Park City Antique Store was praised as one of the best country coun-try stores in America. The Park Record ran a photo showing a proud Ed and Roselyn among their many fine antiques in their Main Street store. Other photos that week included Bruce Patrono and Marlen Jarocz commemorating the reopening of the Mountain Fishery restaurant in the C'est Bon Hotel. And, in another snapshot, long-haired Mike and Jim Doilney stood with a group of friends outside their new public bar, Potato John's at the Park City Ski Area. P.J.'s, built in the basement of the Marsac Mill Manor, sported a wide- screen video that played sophisticated ski films, major sporting spor-ting events, and local hot dog flicks . filmed earlier the same day on the slopes. The photographers brought in for ; the job were Charlie Snyder and -Craig Reece. According to Jim Doilney, the cozy bar not only would serve the |