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Show 2 SPRINGVILLE HERALD Thursday, September 25, 2008 OMMENTS Hollywood Editor: Do television writers have an anti-marriage bias? It sure seems that way. Turn on the TV any night and you'll see a glut of shows centered on attractive attrac-tive swinging singles with active, exciting sex lives. Programs centered on a family unit - once a TV staple - are almost nonexistent non-existent these days, and if you do come across a show that features a married couple, chances are they are shown as mismatched, unsatisfied in their sex lives and emotionally unfulfilled. Today's TV landscape is littered with desperate housewives and philandering philander-ing husbands. As proof one need look no further than CBS's summer bomb, "Swingtown." According to Carol Bar-bee, Bar-bee, one of the series' executive ex-ecutive producers, "Swing-town" "Swing-town" is "about sexual freedom, but because it's set in the 70s, it's not about sexual responsibility." She added: "It's about We need Editor: I was pleased to participate par-ticipate in the Wind Spectacular Spec-tacular recently celebrating celebrat-ing the completion of the new wind farm in Spanish Fork. My congratulations and thanks to Elaine Hansen Han-sen and her committee for a tremendous community celebration. I sponsored a booth promoting pro-moting energy independence indepen-dence - wind, oil shale, clean coal, solar, geother-mal, geother-mal, nuclear, osmosis - and am ever more convinced that this single issue is fcey to the continued economic vitality and security of our state and our nation. Springville Herald 269 E. 400 South Springville, UT 84663 An edition of The Daily Herald a Lee Enterprises, Inc. Newspaper Subscriptions & Delivery Service, ...375-5103 News & Advertising .... ....489-5651 Fax .489-7021 E-mail .artcityavpro.com Springville Herald, Daily Herald edition (USPS 513-060) a weekly newspaper published at 269 E. 400 S. Springville, Utah 84663. Periodicals Postage Paid at Springville, Utah 84663 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to the Springville Herald, 269 E.400S. Springville, Utah 84663 Member Audit Bureau of Circulations News We welcome news tips. Call 489-5651 to report a news tip or if you have a comment or aquestions. We welcome letters to the editor. All letters must include the authori name printed and signed) and a telephone number. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, punctuation, taste and length. Letters are welcome on any topic The Springville Herald Customer Service 375-5103 489-5651 Fax 489-7021 269 E. 400 S. Springville, Utah 84663 PubSsher Rono Rahff rrahtfherQldextrQ.coni cranoverherddextracxxn E&or PatConover artdtyavpro.03rn Page designad layout Marda Harris Typesetter Sherri Harris Office Manager JanedDuffin SendNewsHemslousat o.com says 'I don't' to marriage on TV emotional responsibility -or lack thereof. I just want to hold the mirror up. It'll be interesting to see how far the network lets us go. We're doing a show about adult, free-thinking people having sex with whomsoever whom-soever they choose. You don't want a scene to be a PSA for safe sex, and we don't want to punish people with TV morality." Though TV producers and executives would have us believe they are merely daring to tell the truth and "hold a mirror up" to real life, "Swingtown" paints a picture of middle-class suburbia sub-urbia few Americans can identify with. But "Swingtown" is not alone in its campaign to undermine marriage. A recent re-cent study by the Parents Television Council found that prime-time broadcast television overwhelmingly favors non-marital sex to marital sex. , On TV, sex in the context of marriage is either nonexistent non-existent or is depicted as to hve energy independence challenge reaches out and affects every product and service we buy. It affects our personal wealth and our wealth as a nation. Our dependence on foreign energy en-ergy certainly affects our foreign policy decisions. Indeed, America's challenge chal-lenge to produce energy equal to our usage - that is, our challenge to end our dependence on foreign energy en-ergy - is of such paramount importance to our individual and national na-tional well-being that we, as a nation, must today embark on a new course and embrace a new national na-tional goal of U.S. energy independence within five years. America is an energy rich nation. This is a goal we CAN meet; And, for the good of America, we know that it is a goal that we MUST meet. Our U.S. foreign trade imbalance affects our U.S. dollar and our U.S. economy. econ-omy. If America began to produce energy equal to our usage, our foreign trade imbalance would shift significantly in our favor. It's hard to miss the fact that our U.S. stock market and the 401(k) plans of millions mil-lions of Americans seem to nosedive every time there is a threatened disruption to oil supplies in Venezuela or Nigeria. : With every purchase we make, both of fuel and other products that have a fuel component in their price (which is almost everything), ev-erything), we EXPORT our wealth to the energy exporting nations. I am NOT comfortable exporting export-ing $700 billion per year of our personal and national wealth to these individuals individu-als and nations - not under ANY circumstance. FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER & SERVICE CENTER We offer service and tune-ups on most chainsaws or small engine yard tools! Get yours "OUR SEEDS GROW " (Arpentereed(& 1030 South State, Provo 373-3740 Hours: Mon. Sat. 8 am to 5 pm h burdensome, rather than as an expression of love and commitment. By contrast, extra-marital or adulterous sexual relationships are depicted with greater frequency', and overwhelmingly, as a positive experience. With graphic sexual content, con-tent, gruesome violence and explicit language filing up the airwaves, TV's negative nega-tive treatment of marriage may seem a trivial matter. Surely, one might argue, there are more pressing concerns. But TV sets a powerful example. It's why minority groups are right to be concerned about how they are represented rep-resented on television - or whether they are represented rep-resented at all. It's why groups like the AARP and the AMA are right to be concerned when violence is treated as an acceptable solution to conflict on television. tele-vision. If America's children grow up watching TV programs pro-grams that teach them that But, what is. even more troubling is that much of this wealth is being used to fund terrorism and aggression aggres-sion against us and against our freedom loving allies around the world. It IS time for change in America. It is time for America to change to policies poli-cies of American Energy Independence. Yes, it is time for industry to create fuel efficient automobiles -electric, hydrogen, hybrid and many more innovative innova-tive products using good, old American ingenuity. It is time for America to increase in-crease electric production with wind, solar, osmosis and wave technologies. It is time for Americans to consider our habits; conserve con-serve more, maybe drive less. But, it is also time for America to tap into her vast energy resources and begin now to produce energy en-ergy equal to our needs. It is time for America to produce crude oil from the reserves located right here at home - in those portions of ANWR that were reserved for that-very that-very purpose - in the outer-continental shelf, and elsewhere. It is time for the federal government to lift the bans and change the regulations to allow for the dpvplnnmpnf- nf tho abundant oil shale in Utah. Colorado and Wyoming that lies on federal lands. It is time for America to expand her refinery capacity. capac-ity. .; It is time for America to embark on an ambitious plan of expanding safe, clean nuclear energy. The French meet 80 of their electric needs from nuclear nucle-ar power generation. If we in America were to do the same, it would move us light years closer to energy ener-gy independence. In fine, it IS time for . Lij L: Junn Powers' im-mb JeanPowers-787-3555 Lynette Houser-592-4573 We've been helping our neighbors buy and sell properties for over 20 years: Residential, Land & Commercial 0 Powers & Co. Real Estate, Inc. marriage is a dull prison, while sexual flings with an ever-changing cast of partners part-ners is not only fun, but risk- and consequence-free, we'd have to be naive to believe it won't shape their world-view and affect their decisions. Surely TV writers can do better justice to an institution in-stitution widely regarded as beneficial to individuals' health and happiness, stabilizing stabi-lizing to society, and vital to a child's well-being and chances for success in life. Until those writers and networks clean up their messages, the responsibility responsibil-ity lies with each of us, as parents, to monitor what our children are watching. We must keep conversations conversa-tions open with our kids and actively speak out for what we want broadcast into our homes through supporting current legislation legisla-tion for cable choice. Karmel Larson Mapleton Utah County Chapter Director, Parents Television Council change in America - it is time for America to pursue pur-sue all energy options to bring about energy independence. inde-pendence. Rep. Mike Morley Utah House Springville police conducted con-ducted a tobacco compliance compli-ance check at local stores last week. Employees at four stores sold tobacco to underage persons and were cited- Florence C. Meyers, 1525 S. 400 East 26, Springville, Spring-ville, was cited for selling sell-ing tobacco to a minor at Walgreens. Jon Peterson, 160 E. 100 North, Spanish Fork, was cited for; selling tobacco,to a minor at Maverick-Main St. Chad Bennett i Smith, 1691 S.350 East,. Springville, Spring-ville, was cited for selling sell-ing tobacco to a minor at Jake's Brookside. Lori S. Smith 492 E. 250 North, Springville, was cited for selling tobacco to a minor at Aliens. Dana Yvonne, Anquoe, 718 W. 1720 -N6rth128, Provo, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Jessie D- DixonT 465 E. 535 South 4, Springville, was arrested for intoxication after police were called to a possible fight. Dan E. forbes Jr., 165 N. 20Q East, Springville, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, subscription drug in wrong container, Reaving the scene of an accident, failure fail-ure to report an accident and DUI after an accident on Main Street. . Dennis G Hathale, 330 W. 100 North, Blanding, was' arrested for a warrant. war-rant. Jessica L. Jewett, 465 N. 600 East, Spring Great Deal in Santaquin! $151,900 3 bed lba. 1284 Sq. Ft. .36 acre. Redone inside & out. Call Lynette at. 5924573 lii ii 4 m ...... r..i 'si Tilings are getting better! We hope citizens of Springville have noticed that there are lots more trees in the city. The city parks department have outdone themselves planting trees in the city and canyon parks. Springville has been recognized as a "Tree City" for many, many years and we certainly are now. Thank you to Alex Roy lance and his co-workers in the ' Springville Parks Department. We enjoy the new landscaping at the Art Shop. The redoing of that area is a needed addition to the city and is seen by the many visitors to the Art Museum and the Family History Center. At the present time the Springville Museum of Art Association As-sociation is overseeing the construction of a Sculpture Garden on the south side of the museum between the museum and the old gym. When it is complete, it will be another showplace in this community. The Sculpture Garden includes a large, covered area for serving, restrooms, fountain and garden areas for receptions re-ceptions and parties. When the new city office complex and firestation are complete, the City Park will be restored, Sculptures to Live By replaced and landscaping done. It will be better than it was and add life to the downtown area. The south entrance to the city is very nice now. We can to proud to have visitors enter the city there. We do have places that need work, the north entrance to town leaves much to be desired. We hope that something some-thing will be done to make that more inviting. The new freeway overpass on the north is beautiful, but when visitors approach Main Street it is a different story, as is coming from Provo on the Ironton Road weeds and old stuff. When 400 South is complete in 2009, that area will also be inviting clear into town from the west. Visit the many city parks and you will find new playground play-ground equipment along with the planting of many new trees - all needed. However, we noticed that the playground play-ground area to the north at Bird Park has been forgot-, ton. The area underneath the playground equipment is overgrown with weeds. Some weedkiller and attention are needed along the walkway from Brookside Subdivision to the high school also. A citizen keeps the graffiti painted over on the wall along the walkway, but the weeds are overtaking the path which needs resurfacing. It is the attention to the small things that matters. We hope citizens will recognize how lovely our community com-munity can be and get rid of the weeds and refuse in their own areas. It takes everyone to make things great, and it is getting better and better in the "Art City" ville, was arrested for a warrant. Mandy Mayleen Johnson, 215 E. 100 North 22, Spanish Fork, was arrested ar-rested for a warrant. Vivki Paulo, 1257 W. Glenbarr Dr., Springville, was arrested for DUI. Clayton Clay-ton James Zeigler, 1025 N. 300 West 10, Springville, was arrested for domestic violenceassault and disorderly disor-derly conduct. A male juvenile juve-nile was taken to Vantage Point after he was caught shoplifting. Candace Rasmussen, 649 E. Swenson 3, Springville, Spring-ville, and Ryan Mathew Rasmussen, same address, were both arrested for outstanding out-standing warrants. Someone broke into IHop taking some cash Springville Mapleton police had 51 calls last week including eight for animal problems. prob-lems. Police responded to a traffic accident in which a 22-year-old woman was run over. She was trans-proted trans-proted to the hospital. Lindsey Lopez, 450 S. 2500 West, Springville, was arrested for four out SR77400 South Reconstruction Project-Impact for Mapleton Residents Bryan Adams, project manager for the 400 South reconstruction contract in Springville will be presenting present-ing information at the Mapleton City Council meeting meet-ing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Particular information will be presented on the project's impact on Mapleton residents who regularly regular-ly use this road to access the freeway. ' Grandpa V's Family Fruit Stand Look for signs - we are.NOTa tent stand. Our produce is kept fresh, cool and crisp! OPEN AUGUST - MID OCTOBER 365 EAST MAIN SANTAQUIN Inside the Double Garage 6 DAYS A WEEK CLOSED SUNDAYS CALL ROSE 801-754-3517 "We've been serving you in the same location for over 37 years!" APPLES -PEACHES -PEARS -TOMATOES -CORN -GREEN RIVER MELON -ODDS AND ENDS FROM THE HARDEN and doing lots of damage to the building. Thefts included a credit card taken in Spanish Fork and used in Springville several sev-eral times, camera from a vehicle, box of jewelry from a vehicle, laptop computer com-puter from a vehicle and persons were seen taking wood from a construction site. '':' Police had 240 calls last week with among those 48 for animal problems, three for criminal mischief, two for domestic violence, 10 for family problems; four for found property, two for fraud, four for harrass-ment, harrass-ment, seven for1 juvenile problems, two missing persons per-sons and 22 for suspicious circumstances: police report standing warrants. Felcia Dawn Galvin. 1621 W. 80 South, Provo, was arrested for three warrants. Tyler Tipton, 367 E. 300 North, Salem, was arrested and taken to jail on a commitment com-mitment order. Brianna Bryn Nelson, 685 W. 1400 North, Orem. was arrested for illegal consumption and a warrant. j i - "vj |