THE SILVER LINING
laments the demise of the locals’ lifestyle that drew her here. “In the 1980s we were mostly ski bums or restaurant servers. The big thing was to ski and socialize while making enough money to pay for our Park City habit. We’re still trying to live a lifestyle that we’ve lived for 40 years, where quality of life and friends are more important than money,” she says. Bob Buswell moved to Park City last summer. He joins a growing cadre of professionals who work remotely. “Even with the new growth, Park City is still impossible to beat,” he says. “Every outdoor activity is really no further than just outside your front door! Unsurpassed skiing, biking, and hiking trails, golf, tennis, and fly fishing, all encapsulated within the most breathtaking environmental beauty,” says Buswell. One thing is certain: The soul of Park City remains. Our town has weathered growth and change, but the silver lining is found in the energy, creativity, and passion of the people who live here. In the premiere issue of Park CityStyle Magazine, you’ll read about several other “Parkites,” who make this town so special. • Randy Barton, whose innovative ideas and boundless enthusiasm have helped shape the town for decades. He’s virtually woven into the fabric of Park City. • Bonnie Ulmer, a near legendary bartender who’s been in town for almost 40 years. She’s won the competitive Park City Cocktail Contest multiple times with luscious concoctions like her Spicy Watermelon Rose Spritzer or Blueberry Mojito. She’ll serve you one of her fabulous creations at the Royal Street Cafe in Deer Valley. • Olympian Fuzz Feddersen, a pioneer in freestyle skiing who was inducted into the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame in 2014. His innovative Flying Ace Productions trampoline shows have delighted audiences throughout the country and nurtured many Olympic hopefuls.
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• Joy Tlou, the singing half of the duo Joy & Eric, who lights up local audiences with his soulful voice and vibrant personality. Born in Zimbabwe, Tlou has called Park City home for 25 years. Though there have been massive changes since Park City began its rise from oblivion so long ago, the town remains a vibrant and exciting place to live. There is treasure here and always has been. And for nostalgic Parkites who long for the good old days, take heart. One thing hasn’t changed after all these years: We still have dogs, lots of dogs! Only now they have their own parks. n ParkCityStyleMag.com |
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WINTER • SPRING 2018-2019