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Show Reflections, April 19, 1984, Page 3 Weightlifting Acts As Nucleus Of Local Police Athletic League (Continued From Page Two) Again, take Larry Modena, says Lt. Although the local PAI centers its activities around weightlifting, the group plans to expand into other areas, such as boxing, in the future. The league is designed to help keep youth in the community busy with activities that they enjoy. Gourdin. Hes already proved that hes the best in the state at what he does. He has nothing he has to prove to anyone. He knows that hes good." So, ultimately, say Sgt. Fields and Lt. Gourdin, the PAL would like to expand at maybe the County Fair Complex where they might be able to get an addition built where a few hoops could be put up. Wouldnt that be nice? In Salt Lake they have their own building on the west side where they allow anyone to come in during the day and that helps pay for it but at night, after say 3 p.m. its reserved for the kids. Strictly for the kids. Its something that this community "It needs," Lt. Gourdin creates a much better rapport between police offices who work with the kids in the afternoon and then have to work with them again later at night. You get kids in trouble and when youre work Some of the members of Tooele's Police Athletic League include: front, Gary Poret; second row, Jim Ilolsclaw, John Winkler and Matt Trujillo; third row, Larry Modena; fourth row. Dale Peterson; back. Chief Jesse Petersen, Officer Glen Poret and Sgt. Mike Fields. Spring is Here! Look you r best with a ""professional permanent, haircut and style from JEAN LEE CREATION Walk ins Welcome 608L6084N ing with them at the club you've already established a rapport so you're already ahead." "They look up to you and respect you and you have a good relationship, says Sgt. Fields. "Its true. You ever pumped iron? Work the quads; work the pects; work the deltoids. Such air. Heavy fatigue sets in. No time for lightweights. No need to go nowhere, thank you. Have to think about the workout tomorrow. "This is free to the kids, says Lt. Gourdin. "If a kid has no money and cant pay the five bucks for insurance in the boxing program then well get it for them. Wed like to maybe get a few dollars from the kids so theyll have a sense of ownership. But if they dont have any money then were not going to let that bar them from being a part of the club. Theyre welcome." Its interesting, says Lt. Gourdin. The gym has never been broken into. Its their place so they take care of it. So, says Gourdin now speaking flatly, theres a problem in Tooele. "Theres nothing for the kids from 13 to 18 to do," he says. "I view it as a problem and now were asking the people of the community, as well as the businesses, to do something for the kids." When you talk about the beer parties up in the canyons, its these kids who have been asked to create their own entertainment, so they do it. Now what were trying to do is create something constructive for them to do." Right now, if youre a boy between 13 and 18 and you'd like to get involved in the PAL, drop by at the Broadway club house between 4 and 6 p.m. Monday through Thursdays. The boxing program is now spanking new and if you're of a mind to learn one of the fine arts of self defense you couldnt find a better place or better coach to learn. If you want more information you can call Officers Fields, Gourin or George Winkler at 882-393- |