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Show Review - Wednesday, August 1, 1984 - Page 2 We're here avoiding, not seeking bad ne the editor's V column J By MARC HADDOCK When does a reporter stop in-forming the public and start pan-dering to desire of people to know the truth? That's a tough question, one I'm not sure I'll ever be able to answer. In fact, I never thought it would be one of those I would have to answer. That's why I'm here, in American Fork. Working for a small newspaper like this, I never have to deal with the really tough issues that face the tough police-be- at reporters on the daily newspapers. At least, that was the theory. It was shattered last week when your regular sensational news story came home to American Fork, bringing with it all of the tough decisions that I don't like to have to make. It's because there are some things I simply cannot do. And it makes me wonder, after weeks like this past one7Tf Fm. in the right business. For example, I can't call up the husband of a murdered woman and father of a slaughtered daughter and ask him why he thinks his brothers might have killed them. But I feel very when I start invading Z2S Pnvacy, especially privacy involves grjef ?e" t one -- or when invadineh another person in danger ! So you won't be rpa stories or seeing thoSp "8 H menUonedabove-simDlv- P! don't feel comfortable 5,Si That's not to say J the murders and Je s investigation that will bring the culprits to justL our best - although tough to come up with a on a story that makes t 8 headlines daily in 'Piii And we'll stick with it 1 although we'll stick to &' try to avoid the barm particular case has hn7k with rumors. I've heard and I m sure you have too x And we'll look forward to when we can settle back i! routine coverage one from American news that seems 2S 1 in New York. After all, that's why rra hpr, , not there. How about you? And I can't call up the father of the murdered woman, interview him over the telephone and then report dutifully to my readers how he choked up telling me about her. I can't take a frightened neigh-borhood and question all the people there, dutifully reporting their answers to the public. And it would seem to me that by not identifying those people.by name, but rather by area, I would endanger all of those people in the neighborhood rather than protecting the one I didn't identify. I can't take a picture of the tiny dress of the murdered infant hanging on the line out in front of the home. The full-tim- e press photographers who can do these things will telLyou that it is the way to introduce the human element into the story, to bring home to the readers what has happened. Maybe, but I can't do it. And I chicken out in other ways. I stayed home from the funeral. I didn't call the victims' bishop, or anybody else. And I relied on police reports to get the information about crime, criminals and motives. I'm not the type to chase down the stories and spell out proposed motives and wayward doings of the alledged killers. It may be informing the public. It may be telling the people what they want to know. I'm sure most of the people reading this have read all of those things over the past week, and probably enthusiastically as they tried to grasp what had happened in their own community to people they knew. It may be. But I can't do it. I'm not afraid of controversy, but I don't go looking for it. And I'm not afraid to tackle a complex ' news story. ' Richins represents tri-cit- y interests on county commission In the past, this newspaper has taken a definite position against endorsing political candidates for local offices. We have attempted, rather, to present each can-didate's credentials and then let the voters make up their own mind. The issue is one hotly debated among community newspapers, but seldom resolved. This year, however, north Utah County is facing a serious threat to its regional representation on the Utah County Commission, as Keith Richan and O'Niel Miner face each other in the Aug. 21 Republican primary. It is traditional in these County Commission races that the candidate from either the north or south part of the county point to a.."gentleman's agreement" that all areas County have representation --on.the commission. This is a tradition they claim makes certain that Pleasant Grove and Payson are as well represented on the board as are the residents of the more populace centrally-locate- d communities of Provo and Orem. Candidates from the Provo-Ore- m area, however, pooh-poo- h this gentlemen's agreement and claim that personal qualifications, not where one's home is built, should be the determining factor in the election. For some time, the region view has been successful in keeping representatives from north, central and south Utah County on the commission. Recently, however, as Orem and Provo have swelled, the trend has been towards more centralized representation. And since the bulk of Utah County voters live in that central portion, the trend will be more true this year than it has, perhaps, in past elections. , We think it is essential that Commissioner Richan . maintain his seat in the County Commission office in order to maintain a balance between the needs of north Utah County and other areas in the county. Duf needs- - -- are different, and our commission should reflect that difference. Local voters should unite behind Keith Richan on Aug. 21 to preserve the voice they have had in the county building in years past. . A united effort is the only way to stave off the trend to centralize our county government with Provo-Ore- m based representation. Local voters owe it to themselves to maintain the traditional balance that has given north Utah County a voice in the affairs of county government. Maybe Soviets couldn't handle good life hluh By MARCELLA WALKER I am loving the Olympics, how about you? The Olympics are one of the best things we have to bring out the patriotism in all of us Americans. You cannot help ' but get goosebumps as they play the National Anthem after one or some of our athletes have won the gold. As you watch them stand there withjoy on their face, their mouth's forming the words of the song, their hand over their heart, it provides a real thrill. In case anyone is interested I have my own theory as to why the Soviets did not come to the games. I bet they knew that once those kids got over here and saw how much better life is here than it is over there that they would have tried to defect to the U.S. and th leaders didn't dare chance it I mean, look at the evidence. There have been other Soviet athletes do it when they were here as well as dancers and others. What would have happened if they had lost their entire Olympic team? Wouldn't that have been neat? There was a lot of talk that without the Soviet Bloc countries in running events the most. and basketball ' are pretty J also: We are less familiar witU cycling, horsemanship m shooting, etc. ThatmaybebecauBewewati the television people likfll broadcast. They seem to get S excited over the gy 8wunrning and running eveii Howard Cosell is the boxing expert and will probablyk calling those bouts for telei 100 years from now. I rmak him in connection withboxingfm very long time. Seems like km Since the U.S. is doing quitewt so far in the Olympics I donthinl any of us really miss the Som that much. Not even the athletes. In conclusion I can only say m thing. My husband took lit Varsity Scouts and went to h Uinjtas and left me without a Though it has been a bit of problem it has at least kept met home and so I have been able to and enjoy the Olympics. To him,I say thanks, for that In the meantime, may the Hi Olympians bring home all thegot they can. The economy needs it the Olympics the quality, of competition would not be up to snuff. When the U.S. or any other country for that matter breaks a world record then it shows that the boycotting athetes are not missed. After a couple of full days of the Olympics and a fistful of medals for the United States I feel pretty good. The opening ceremonies were great and the events I have seen have been very exciting. There is an inconsistency that must needs exist in the games, I guess. A swimmer can go out there and swim one race and get the medal. A boxer must fight several people before, he gets his medal. A relay swim team takes about seven minutes to swim a race and get a medal. The basketball team must play several days in order to get a medal. It would seem that certain sports are the ones to choose to specialize in if you plan to be an Olympic star someday. They said ' on the television during the Olympic broadcast the other night that many of the Olympic athletes go into it hoping to make a good showing, get the attention of movie producers, etc., and be able to enter the world of big bucks when the Olympics are over. And that often happens. Bruce Jenner, Peggy Fleming, Mark Spitz, and many others have gone to the big time in one way or another because of their prowess in tne Olympics. However, some events are obscure. Do you recall the name of the winner in the horse events from the last Olympics we participated in? Do you recall the name of the winner in the rifle shooting events this year? I don't recall them giving such attention to : the cycling events before this year. That may be because the U.S. has not done well in those events until this year: Americans seem to love the gymnastics, swimming and Woman arrested on $14,000 theft A Orem woman has been arrested and charged with the theft of $14,000 from Walker Oil Co. of Pleasant Grove. Linda F. Winder has' been charged with the third " degree felony offense. She will be arraigned on Friday, according to Pleasant Grove Police Officer Mike Blackhurst. Officer Blackhurst said that Mrs. Winder had been released on her own recognizance. He explained that apparently the . $14,000 had been taken during the month of June. He said that Mrs. Winder was hired to run the computer for the oil company in June, 1983. In May of this year she had been asked to assist with counting daily receipts. The officer said it was believed that the thefts had taken place since that time. Press on Olympians By MARY COONS I love the Olympics. I think a young person that has shown discipline and the competitive spirit, standing on risers and watching their flag being raised and their national anthem played - is always a touching sight Those that compete understand a lot that the national "leaders-wil-l, probably never understand. Everyone that competes is competing with ability, in the spirit ' of peace. No one is trying to kill the other guy, they're only trying to be their best. Their ideology might be different, but they are still comrades in their ability to push themselves to the limit. National leaders, on the other hand, , only have the ability to involve these same young people in their wars. I object to that. They look so much better in an athletic pursuit than in a foxhole. Those that I have seen so far have pushed . harder with themselves than we will ever know. They are a credit to their countries, MMBatter.hoy small. Another observation. I noticed that most of the countries in the opening ceremonies were in straight lines, and rather organized. Then the U.S. team came in. They were Jiappy to be there. They didn't worry too much about straight lines and conformity, they just waved at the audience, and smiled from ear to ear. Hey, we are a disciplined people, but we also know how to recreate and have leisure time. This is the greatest nation on earth, and I'm proud to live here. Press on, you precious young athletes, we are all behind you, and support your efforts in your peacemaking work that you are doing. Short day at newspaper office In order to provide a time for newspaper emplolyees and their families to attend a company party. The American Fork newspaper office will close at noon, Thursday, August 2. Regular office hours will be resumed Friday. . Alpine District sets new student regi-stration dates The Alpine School District has if dates for' the registration of all w students in the area" who will era the public school system this (all. New elementary students it register on Thursday, Aug. 16, te 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. A to school where they will attend. - ' New secondary students will register on Monday, Aug. between the hours of 9 a.m. p.m. at the school where they attend. At the same time, stufc will be able to meet with counsels and administrators. District spokesman, M that v Robinson, emphasized dates above are tor " registrations only. Students have registered at a previous will have a later opporW" discuss or revise their sched Police investigate-vario- us thefts Pleasant Grove Police are investigating several thefts from autos and bike thefts in the community in recent days. Pam Beckstrand, 185 N. 300 E. 8, reported that on July 27 or 28 a Canon AE1 programmed camera was taken from her car while it was parked at her address. The car was locked. Someone had broken into the car to take the camera as well as a cassette box. containing 12 cassette tapes and her umbrella. Other items in the car were not taken. Officer Vickers is investigating the theft. Gordon Young, 625 E. 200 North, . reported that his bike was taken while it was parked at the city swimming pool. The bike, a Schwinn BMX, is valued at $100. Officer Cody Cullimore said there are no suspects: Taken at the same time was a red BMX bike valued at $100 owned by Meil Peterson, 735 E. Stubbs Drive. There are no suspects on either theft." Officer Cody Cullimore is investigating. Winston Christiansen, 480 S. 1600 East, told police that an equalizer type hitch valued at from $150 to $180 had been taken off his truck on July 30. Officer Vickers took the report. Pleasant (Sroue iEeutetu U.S.P.S. 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