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Show 2 The Magna TimesWest Valley News, Thursday, March 6, 1997 Viewpoint Olympic Insights SLOC, government entities must foster spirit of teamwork by TOM WELCH PRESIDENT SALT LAKE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE There is no doubt that teamwork is of paramount importance to anyone dreaming of an Olympic victo- ry.,.. And so it is with the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Olympic Winter Olympic Games (SLOC) as it continues to play for the successful staging of the 21st centurys first Winter Olympics. SLOC knows it cannot plan and stage the Games without lots of it on many teamwork fronts. There also is no doubt that some - of SLOCs most important team- mates in this effort are government federal, agencies at all levels state, and local. This was a lesson learned while observing the preparations and staging of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Surely, much of the criticism that has befallen Atlanta on its handling of some segments of the Games could have been avoided had the organizing committee coordinated with local - governments. With five years to plan, SLOC is in an excellent position to not only stage an excellent Olympic Games, but to assist local and state entities leave a long number of enhancements on the landscape that we can point to with pride and declare them part of our Olympic legacy. Already Ogden has the OgdenWeber Ice Arena, Salt Lake City and Provo are planning similar ice sheets, and Kearns has the Oquirrh Park Speed Skating Oval as a direct result of Utah being named host of the 2002 Games. On the federal or Congressional scene, the Olympic Winter Games have given Utah a much higher and favorable profile than it previously enjoyed. This already has facilitated the advancement of federal long-standi- funding for projects m long-ter- such as Salt Lake Countys light MAGNA TIMES USPS 325-58- 0 rail system, northern Utahs expansion, and improvements at the Ogden and Provo airports. But federal assistance and cooperation aimed specifically at supporting local and state governments impacted by the Games is imperative. SLOC and Utah need the resources of the Department of Justice (lead federal agency for Olympic security and law enforce- involvement), of Department Federal Aviation parking), Administration (airport and airspace programs), Secretary of State and Attorney General (foreigner entry into the U.S.), Secret Service heads of state); (visiting Department of Environment (identify and help implement environmental projects), Department of Energy (conservation and energy programs), and Congress as a whole (passage of federal programs impacting on Utah and the Games, including a commemorative coin program io wing, agencies and programs, with more surely to follow: Department of Transportation for efficient access to venues, access to lots, park-and-ri- STAHLE Publisher BONNIE STAHLE Park Housing initiatives where enhanced snow removal, and critical highway signage. Department of Public Safety for cooperation with federal agencies in providing public safety and law enforcement programs during the Games. Department of Environmental Quality to assist in the mitigation of environmental impacts of the Games. Sensitivity to the environment is an integral part of the Olympic Games of 2002 and of the worldwide Olympic program. SLOC could participate in some housing projects that could be used after the Games. Creating an Olympic plaza for a nightly celebration and medals presentation ceremonies. course access and enhancements. I have condensed in this one report only a few of the many areas where government and SLOC will work together. Even with this limited list the tasks appear daunting. However, when they are studied thoroughly and implemented with cooperation, foresight, and imagination on a schedule, d many of the Olympic projects can be enduring enhancements all Utahns can enjoy for generations to come. SLOC is committed to such a cooperative effort. well-plann- Games-initi-ate- value-in-kin- KENT GOBLE Otto SportsFeature Writer DEANNA JONES Arts & Entertainment Editor Production Manager Vtellbv, DALE SIMONS Sports Columnist O'njll "4xi SJRII V4 ALAN BLAIN Staff Writer -- Special County. Cooperative efforts, to assure a minimal amount of inconvenience to residents, motorists, and businesses, on this level include: Security programs which must be initiated to coordinate all security efforts between local, state, and federal agencies. Transportation corridors to expedite the movement of athletes, media, equipment, and spectators during the Games. needed to generate at least $10 million to help fund the Games). On the state level, SLOCs cooperative effort will involve the fol- d of excess goods and services provided SLOC by Games HOWARD KeamsOquirrh District, Cottonwood Heights, Park CityDeer Valley, Summit County, South Ogden City, Ogden City, Weber County, and Morgan special GARY R. BLODGETT Editor J. security. Department of Health which will assist in supporting SLOCs medical services for Games needs. On the local level, close coordination between SLOC and municipal governments is equally vital. The needs here include meeting the requirements for security, waste removal, traffic and venue access for Salt Lake City, Salt Lake West County, Valley City, (buses, roads, and Transportation Advertising Manager Office Manager 8980 West 2700 South Magna, Utah 84044 cross-countr- ment), Department of Defense (athletes village at Forge Douglas, U.S. Army Reserve facilities, and for security), Department of Agriculture (U.S. Forest Service Department of Natural Resources for coordination of access to water and property. Department of Administrative Services: The SLOC joint marketing agreement with the U.S. Olympic Committee permits SLOC to coordinate the disposition The West Valley News sponsors to state and local governments. Department of Community and Economic Development to coordinate special economic development projects, enhance Utahs image through the Travel Council, and work with the states Arts Council. Utah National Guard to assist y with the and biathlon courses and provide Games assistance in language translation and IX fill C&OtXlK 1JV )(. the way different people use power? Some use a psywarfare to get what they want through the use of a form of chological guilt trip or by demeaning the character of another. Others use physical force while still others use intimidation to establish their superior authority or position over others. As an example, a few days ago I was talking to a legislator, discussing some concerns I had about certain legislative actions that have taken place on the Hill this year. I stated that in my opinion the greatest desire of local government officials was that they be allowed to make the decisions that should be made on a local level. The legislator replied, The only power local governments have is the power the state legislature gives them. He is a fine person, but our views could not be further apart. Our conversation was not that of a parent protecting a young child who does not have the experience to protect himself, it was two people of experience desiring to do what was in the public good. Presuming to rule over another person or group in this fashion is not good for either party. Whether the point was correct or not is not the point, cooperation and respect for the role and needs of others is what is at stake. Love and consideration should be the healing balm. In my disappointment I remembered an incident where power was abused with dire consequences for the victim. The October 1996 issue of Readers Digest expressed a most tyrannical action taken by those with Isnt it interesting power yet lacking proper judgment. The owner of a sand and gravel company was fueling his truck at the gravel pit when a host of armed men drove up and screeched to a halt, surrounding him. They jumped out, pointed a shotgun at him and yelled, Dont move! There were six carloads of federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agents wearing bulletproof vests and they were heavily armed. They immediately shut down the entire 300 acres of the firms operations and refused to tell Mr. Hingman (the victim) what was happening. After quite a while he was told that they had a warrant to search his property on a tip that he was storing hazardous wastes without a permit. He did have about 100 empty barrels stored as a part of his metal salvage business. Thirteen barrels were found to have some paint thinner in them. Hingman had no idea they were there. His penalty could have been five years in prison and up to $40,000,000 in fines. During the court pro- -i ceedings, it was discovered, that thp cheigicalsjypre, prqbly, planted. by,, a disgruntled former employee who was out to get Hingman. .. , : In minutes the jury ruled in his favor, but it cost him about $250,000 to defend himself. He lost many customers and much prestige during the entire incident. Power seems to have the ability to destroy both the perpetrator and the victim. Wouldnt consideration and kindness have been a better solution? Mutual respect solves the problem and yet leaves a much better feeling. A little listening could have prevented the entire incident Clintons Utah monument: Will his promises become reality? When President Clinton reserved 1.7 million acres of Utahs land as the Grand Staircase-EscalanNational Monument he promised to respect the existing valid leases within the monument. These existing valid leases have the potential of becoming a world-clas- s oil and gas field, the projects being proposed under these existing valid leases are already being attacked by extreme environmental groups and members of Clintons administration. Reasonable access to the oil and gas within the monument will result in a temporary disturbance on a few remote acres, and the project has the potential of producing $6 billion in petroleum supplies alone that our country desperately needs, said Jim Lekas, Utah state chairman of People for the West. Honoring these leases will provide millions of dollars for the Utah School Trust Lands, benefiting school children in Utah, without spending any federal tax dollars to make up for the lost school revenue that the President promised when he made the designation. Our country desperately needs to develop new oil and gas supplies. Our balance of payments deficit is largely due to imported oil. The holders of these leases must be permitted to begin environmentally responsible exploratory operations, said Lekas. People for the West is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots coalition with over 100 local chapters and a network of nearly 125,000 key activists and members in all fifty states. te SHARON UNSCHOTEN Staff Writer Published etch Thursday Subscription $18 par year $21 par year out of ttate Second class postage paid at Magna, Utah 84044 Postmaster: Send change of address to: Magna Timet z O O M E R IS THAT A 'DICKEY DOUSE ' MATCH, ZOOV1ER? 8980 W. 2700 So. Magna, UT 84044 (801)280-565- or FAX (801) Tfm Ip 6 5 kbgrm Timet i bontfbd nmnpipif hhmbaroftha Utah Prana Association ; poor |