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Show Page A12 Thursday, October 12, 1989 Park Record wiEwiPflDnsfir Listen to the numbers BKPISlIli! We found it encouraging to discover 73 percent of Park City residents support Utah hosting the Winter Olympics in our survey this week. Park City and its residents have a lot to gain from the Games and people here seem to see the Olympics as a positive step forward for the state of Utah. However, there still appears to be some questions. ques-tions. When surveying, respondents were clearly defined in their opinion to support or not support the Games. When it came to financing, many people peo-ple hesitated. Although 63 percent said they were in favor of using public monies to fund the Games, many noted they'd like to be paid back. We told respondents exactly what proponents of the Games are telling us that no the Games won't raise our taxes and yes the $56 million being used to build the bobsled, luge and speedskating oval will be refunded with Olympic revenues. Basically, if you vote "yes" on the Olympic referendum on Nov. 7, you will be voting "yes" on the usage of public funds. Utah voters need to realize if they want the Games they need to absorb some of that responsibility. Olympic proponents tell us the Games will cost each Utah household approximately $73 over a 10 year period. They say money returned to the average household will be about $483 per household. (Opponents of the Games put cost per household at $300.) Utah would be hardpressed to find a better deal. It's questionable all Utahns feel the Olympics represent a deal they can't live without. State educators are complaining about classroom conditions con-ditions and lack of supplies, some Utah residents resent spending large amounts of money to benefit a few worthy athletes and promoters. For some, the Olympics represents a lot of hype and unfulfilled promises. Sometimes the view from behind the Wasatch Front doesn't present a clear picture of what's happening on the flip side. When promoting an event of such magnitude it is important to try to gain a broad understanding of all the ramifications to all Utah households. We need to educate those Utah households about the implications. In order to have an educated prospective one needs to consider and listen to opponents like Utahns For Responsible Public Spending and Alexis Kelner. It helps provide a checks-and-balance system vital to any major endeavor. People Peo-ple need to question where their money will be spent. It shows responsibility. Likewise, it is important for Olympic supporters to take a step away from their own reality and realize anothers'. Sure the Olympics may be the greatest thing to hit Salt Lake City since the pioneers, but that's just one view. The Record supports and will continue to support sup-port Utah's "quest for the gold." But we hope to fairly present the pros and cons of the Games. Thirty-seven percent of those surveyed last weekend said they did not or were unsure about supporting the use of public funds and that's from a town which wholeheartedly supports the Games. It may not be a percentage to concern ourselves with here in Park City, but it's a percentage which when coupled with other Utah towns could destroy our chances of getting the Olympics. Proponents and organizers of the Games need to take a serious look at how Utahns are reacting to the '98 Olympic bid. The Olympics in Utah promises pro-mises to have immeasurable economic and marketing dividends that will pay off long into the state's future. With just a little education that message should be heard as a mandate on Nov. 7. ... Li i.: TJ ,,. .. s " . - Sim , Scenes on Highway 40 fade to blacktop The new section of Highway 40 between Park City and Heber passes an abandoned abandon-ed movie set used by Sunn Classics Pictures several years ago. YfHM TOWEAfcf THUMBS UP to the Park City Education Foundation for their recent spaghetti fundraiser. fun-draiser. You can forgive soggy pasta when you know the more than $1,000 raised will-be spent on new books and media materials at the schools. THUMBS UP-to the Wasatch Uinta Sierra Club for their rapid organization in town; this weekend, Oct. 14, will mark their first major outing with a hike on the "Rails to Trails" project. V THUMBS DOWN to anyone who hasn't registered to vote yet. You've already missed miss-ed the primary what are you going to do, sleep your life away? r tffiicB JE(Br?an Who's your favorite sports hero, and why? --- . I. 5i Jason Dougherty Walter Payton. Because he's fast and he's strong and he's a nice guy. Duane Francis I ' 1 : - - : Wilma Hatch Larry Hatch Andrea Ituzicka I - .. "S- . . i 'V, if ' Corey and Eric Francis John Stockton. He's arf all- My son Tom, because he Ivan Lendl. 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