Editor:
Four, five, six golf courses, a pipeline to feed those courses, its own fire station, enough advertising in The Park Record to take down a forest, a mountainside of homes, and now an airport? Whatever Promontory wants, Promontory gets? Based on some of the quotes by Rich Sonntag (April 14, Park Record), one must assume that this developer does not have the best interest of Park City in mind. Has this gentleman been too busy counting his money and not busy enough getting in tune with the crisis that is confronting Park City and the world? One of his quotes: “It (airstrip) would have no impacts on anyone else ” is laughable and worthy of the April 1 edition. Noise, sight pollution and additional CO2 from single-engine aircraft and smaller jets would have no impact on anyone else?
An ideal location may be the Rail Trail. We could hike and bike in between takeoffs and landings. Then, again, this may be too far away from “our guys'” houses. Quote No. 2 also pushes the envelope as far as sanity is concerned: “Anybody who flies into this market has to go ALL THE WAY down to Heber.” I know this sounds like a major inconvenience but sometimes we (even wealthy folks) have to make sacrifices in order to benefit our environment (and our future economy).
Finally, a quote worthy of the mood that pervades this country: “Our guys have always been the kinds of guys who might have planes and our members are going to want to land their planes.” A solution — leave your toys at home and enjoy the skiing and beautiful surroundings of Park City while you can. Would it not be commendable to know you are not contributing to the unbridled development taking place in our county? I urge the Summit County Commission to reject this proposal before “our guys” at The Promontory “need” something else to keep them entertained.
Perhaps Mr. Sonntag should contact Brent Giles (Step It Up article) and ask for pointers on how to be better stewards of our fragile environment. Think Green!
Sincerely,
Ron Blase
Snyderville Basin
Cancer Crusaders
Editor:
Our Park City Cancer Crusaders Muddpuddle concert and fundraising event at the Spur Bar and Grill last Thursday night was an overwhelming success and an all-around good time. More than 150 generous people showed up in support of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society. We raised almost $13,000, exceeding our fundraising goal by more than 30 percent! We couldn’t have done this without the generosity of over 50 local businesses that donated their goods and services in various forms. We publicly extend our thanks to all of our attendees and donors.
The preparation for the evening also gave us the invaluable opportunity to work with and get to know Park City Council member Candy Erickson, our honorary patient/survivor. Candy showed no symptoms of colon cancer just one year ago, a few weeks before her diagnosis.
Aside from the fundraising effort, we feel that it’s also important to remind everyone to do everything they can to prevent and detect cancer early. Please try to quit (or don’t start) smoking, eat right and exercise, wear sunscreen and get all recommended cancer screenings. If you need more information on the screenings that may be appropriate for you, please visit www.cancer.org or www.huntsmancancer.org. Thanks again for joining the crusade against cancer!
Sincerely,
The Park City Cancer Crusaders
Amy Hobbs, Becky Rubbelke, Corrie Kirklen, Dave Wilcox, Sandy Fisher, Julie Gallant, Jennifer Guetschow, Kathy Redd, Kaylene Whalen, Liz Myers, Laura D’Anna, Mishele Carroll, Patrick Whalen, Sherry Weaver, Tom Weaver and Candy Erickson
Airstrip idea a disaster
Editor:
“Anyone who flies into this market has to go all the way down to Heber.” Nice quote from Rich Sonntag, the Promontory developer
First, this is not a “market,” it is a residential area with homes occupied by normal families that will no doubt be impacted by the noise, light and air pollution a private airstrip would bring. To say otherwise is just another example of a developer who will say anything to get their project across.
Second, I really pity those homeowners with private jets who have to go “all the way to Heber.” That 20-minute drive down U.S. 40 sure is tough — better put an airport right in their backyard. I am sure the folks up in Glenwild and Tuhaye could use one as well, because people with that kind of cash just can’t be asked to drive those long distances, otherwise they might not be able to come for the weekend!
Everything Mr. Sontagg said in that article is complete developer BS. It is just another example of pandering to an elite subgroup that really offers nothing to the community except big, empty houses and nice golf courses all for themselves. Isn’t this story line getting old? As a longtime local (yes, one who lives and works here all year long) and Spring Creek homeowner, I urge everyone in proximity to this ill-conceived idea to fight it with all you have. It would be beneficial to a few and a decrease in quality of life for many.
Sincerely,
Jason Knab
Park City
Underage drinking
Editor:
On March 17, 2007, I spoke at our adult session of our Stake Conference for members and visitors of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The main focus of my comments was geared toward the sad things that can happen with underage drinking, and how it can have a negative and sometimes tragic effect on our families and community. I talked about how we should all take an interest and get involved in preventing the tragedies that can happen when our young people participate in underage and or binge drinking. Little did I know, in the early hours of that same day that I spoke, a 17-year-old boy from Coalville died after drinking too much alcohol, and further, that my own daughter would be charged as the adult, supplying the alcohol that killed the boy.
The knowledge of this horrible news came to us this past Sunday from members of our church that had read the news article in The Park Record. The article appeared in the April 14 edition, on the front page. My thoughts, condolences and prayers go to the family of the young boy who passed away. I cannot imagine what they are going through. I feel a hurt and a responsibility for what has happened.
As the local leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it becomes difficult to preach to others when I may have problems within my own family. Yet I will continue to say what needs to be said, knowing that I have my own issues to work out.
I want to thank the local law enforcement agencies who work so hard to protect us and enforce the laws. I support consequences to those who participate in illegal or immoral acts. These agencies, however, usually have to deal with the symptoms and not the source of this behavior. It is up to all of us to do what we can, within the confines of agency, to change the hearts of those who would not want to do the right thing.
Sincerely,
Scott Palmer
Park City
Leash your best friend
Editor:
Spring has arrived and so have the nesting birds, ground squirrels, deer, moose and elk. Spring is a time of birth. As we enjoy our trail systems throughout Park City, we need to take the time to understand the importance of keeping our beloved dog on a leash.
Loose dogs can impact nesting areas of waterfowl along with ground-nesting birds. This can cause the birds to leave the area because it is no longer safe to raise their young.
Loose dogs can impact deer, moose and elk as they give birth, causing stress and possible death to the newborn as well as adults. If your dog is not leashed, how can you pick up the poop? Dog waste effects our water quality along with causing disease to other dogs and humans. Would you want to raise your young and swim in areas covered in dog waste?
Take pride in your community and become better educated on the importance of keeping your dog on a leash.
Love your trails
Love your waterways
Love your dog
Sincerely,
Mary Perry
Friends of East Canyon Creek
and dog owner