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Show :;:jv:::: ILetftteirs ttn pleased me most, however, was the kids themselves. Each and everv student with whom I talked was very pleasant, very polite, and very willing to share hisher knowledge with me. Students showed a high level of interest in-terest in one another's projects and exhibited a great deal of consideration and respect for each other. I would like to commend all the students for their high level of responsibility when they were out of class waiting to be judged. I would be remiss if I didn't also mention the great effort of the band students and the superb work done by Bill Huhnke and his wife Michelle in bringing the music program along as well as they have. All in all, parents and teachers can be very proud of their kids and the super-fine way they pulled through in and for this event. Sincerely, Linda Barnes We couldn't have done it without you Editor: The staff of Treasure Mountain Middle Mid-dle School wishes to thank all of the organizations which helped make our annual skiactivity program a big success. suc-cess. Without the efforts of Park City Ski Resort and Ice Skating Rink, White Pine Ski Touring Center, Park City Recreation Department, Park City School of Gymnastics, Park Meadows Country Club, and Prospector Athletic Club our program simply could not have functioned. A big thank you is also in order to all the Treasure Mountain Middle School teachers who coached and chaperoned all of the activities. Finally, the Treasure Mountain Middle School kids did a great job throughout all nine weeks of our skiactivity program. Sincerely, Brian Schiller Letters Policy The Park Record welcomes letters let-ters to the editor on any subject. However, we &sk that those letters let-ters adhere to the following guidelines: They should be subm itted to the Park Record offices at 419 Main Street, or received in the mail (P.O. Box 3688) no later than 5p.m. Monday. - -They must be signed. -They must not contain libelous material. We reserve the right to edit letters let-ters if they are too long for the space available, or if they contain statements which we consider unnecessarily offensive or obscene. ob-scene. Bizarre behavior Editor: For the last several weeks, some three hundred children between the ages of ten and fourteen were exhibiting some rather bizarre behavior. One could find these kids at a variety of odd locations from doctors' offices to soft drink distributors. Family rooms began to fill up with bits of cardboard, styrofoam, and lumber, while three-by-five notecards drifted like snowflakes throughout homes in Park City and surrounding areas. When queried about their activities, students would mumble something about "erremfr" and hurry on about their duties. Parents of said individuals found their patience beginning to wear exceedingly ex-ceedingly thin and their tempers running run-ning exceedingly short. Groups of parents could be found at the local office of-fice supply store muttering words their offspring shouldn't hear and plotting suitable revenge against the leadership leader-ship at a well-known middle school. Like the rainbow at the end of the storm, however, last Wednesday afternoon af-ternoon the air cleared with another sparkling Curriculum Fair at Treasure Mountain Middle School. As a judge at this event, I had the opportunity oppor-tunity to get some in-depth perspective; perspec-tive; and I must say, I was very impressed. im-pressed. I was pleased with the quality of the projects, which by and large, gave evidence- that most of the kids had done most of the work. What There not so dense Dear Editor, What's all this I read in your paper about density in Prospector Square? Last week an article by Randy Hanskat said that the density was high in that area. Well, I don't agree. I know plenty of intelligent people who live in Prospector. Prospec-tor. As a matter of fact, I've got a friend who owns a house on Butch Cassidy Court who does the New York Times Crossword Puzzle every day, and in less than an hour, too. Come to think of it I've another friend on Annie Oakley Drive who is a member of Mensa, the genius club. This guy is smarter than a wink. On Little Bessie Avenue I know a little kid who can already add a string of four digit numbers together in his head, without using a calcualator So, really, I don't think your charges of overwhelming density in Prospector Square are founded. There is probably more density in the low income housing, what with all those people who don't make any money. ' Yours truly, Bud DeTulip To the people of Park City Editor: In behalf of the many athletes, coaches, families and volunteers who came to Park City on March 23 and 24 to participate in the 1984 Utah Special Olympics Winter Games, I would personally like to say thank you. In many ways our Games were a success because of you! Never before in the history of Utah Special Olympics has a community shown the kind of support that came from Park City's citizens, businesses, and service organizations. You opened your hearts and your homes to us; you shared our time and our talents; you welcomed us all as friends and changed our lives. As anyone knows who saw the faces of exaltation when our 206 Special Olympians took their place on the various awards stands to receive their medals and ribbons, our Games were a tremendous success. Thanks to the more than 100 families in Park City who opened their homes to Letters to A5 A (CdDnnitnimnnedl ffrgpnim . . Letters from A3 host those special people on Friday . night. We are also grateful to those people who joined with us on Friday and Saturday to decorate, calculate, organize, organ-ize, award, hug and cheer. The Park City Municipal Corporation gave us outstanding support. We appreciated their advice (especially about the port-a-potties!), the banner-hanging banner-hanging crew, and the incredible transportation system organized by Jerry Gibbs, Kae Draper and Rick Bills. We thank the Recreation Department also for volunteering to organize the activities for the athletes at White Pine and for loaning their PA. And Bill Coleman, we especially thank you for your constant support. The Park City Ski Area proved beyond a doubt that the International Special Olympics selection committee made a wise choice in selecting this area as the site for the alpine events at the 1985 International Winter Games. The expertise of the Race Department, the Ski School and the Ski Patrol along with the suDDOrt of the Park City corporate office staff and the Maintenance Mainten-ance Department made the alpine events and ceremonies superb. Steve Erickson, Jim Miller and Frank Erickson at White Pine Touring Center did a complete and professional job of preparing our courses for the cross country events. And our thanks also to Adolph for letting us surround his restaurant. Jim Sims and his Ogden Food Service staff provided outstanding meal service for the athletes, their coaches and families. The Treasure Mountain Middle School is indeed a treasure! . The students who carried luggage, guided tours, blew up balloons, decorated and joined in the dance showed a sensitivity beyond their years. The 7th Grade Band was wonderful and Brian, you're terrific! Park City is fortunate to have so many outstanding service groups. The Men's Coalition provided not only a cash donation which helped us to finance the Games but also provided manpower for alternate activities. The Rotary members mem-bers came out in full force and the Park City Prospectors proved by their participation what an asset they are to Park City. The Holy Cross Health Center and Park City's EMTs were second to none in medical counseling and coverage that was superb. Winnie, we are fortunate to have you as a member of our 1985 organizing team. The Chamber Bureau, collectively and individually, is indeed a great organization. No wonder Park City shines out on any map. Some other individuals and businesses business-es stand out: Don and Teri Gomes; Danielle Bean, Judy FJkins and their group of opening ceremony organizers; the Park City Ski Team, who though absent from our Games lent their storage trailer; Lynda Frerichs and the Eagle and Cub Scouts who added so much to our ceremonies; Dick Andrews, who brought us Grant Goodeve and Tom Babson; the Burger King, which did a whopper of a job; Village Resorts, who sponsored a closing press conference for Special Olympics; the Baker family who opened their skating rink to our Special Olympians and the Old Miners Lodge for their generous donations. To all of you we are grateful. Thanks Park City! By your courag-ous courag-ous efforts you have helped to remind us all just how good it feels to be in the service of our fellow man. I appreciate you all both personally and professionally profes-sionally and look forward to working with you throughout the next year in bringing the high degree of excellence to Special Olympics that the mentally retarded of Utah and the world deserve. Jim Murphy executive director, 1985 IW'SOG A learning experience Editor: The students and staff of Treasure Mountain Middle School wish to express our thanks to all of the parents and community members who attended and supported our recent Curriculum Fair. We wish to thank the following . people who helped judge the 360 some projects: Dr. Lyle Jackson - Park City Animal Clinic; Dr. Bruce Dooley-Park City Emergency Center; Suzanne Shellenberger - Park City E.M.T.; Joanne Pillinger - Park City E.M.T.; Gordon Wirick - Capson, Morris, McComb; Ron Higashiyama - Park City Rotary Club; Diane Balaban and staff - Kimball Art Center; Bill Moore - Paper Case; Linda Barnes - Park City Community Church; Bob Stewart; Mike Ivers; Don Griffin; and, in particular, Mrs. Kathy Mears, who helped arrange for the judges. We at Treasure Mountain Middle School believe the Curriculum Fair is one of the most important learning experiences of the year for our kids. Without parental and community support our fair would not be the success it is. Thanks Park City for your support of our kids. Sincerely, Brian Schiller |
