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rap By Lorry Gardner Editor, The Free Press To Slick Rock: a parting shot VVell here it is thai lime of lhe year again JvihLlh Standing ke wound'the newsroom for when SSSWrfiSSUSSMS "hai i ars of writing il and really knowing "Thirtv as nearer tha lrt ne vears of thc colul TM' genesis, let along say so long" as though to an old pal. similar lo a dialogue between the typewriter and myself, where the machine and the page become my alter ego. something almost alive lalking back to me as I try to locus and concentrate my thoughts into a recognizable monologue for another point of view the reader's The process is fascinating. Sometimes it works extremely well and about as often as not something blocks communication for many I have attempted to use this column as a means of personal that cannot be achieved, nor is even acceptable the so-called hard news story. I believe thai it often helps the reader to have not only Ihe facts involved in an issue but the personal reactions of" the writer who hands you those facts.

Personal columns are not a new form of written communication in newspapers, but they are oflen as dry and as cut and dried as Ihe objective news story. I have tried to avoid adding lo the boredom, often succeeding beyond my wildest dreams in areas more controversial than (hey seemed at first glance and vice versa. As I contemplate re-entry into the academic world on a fellowship at Standford University, Ihe focus of my work will often fall direclly upon the escalating conflict between the public's right lo know and lhe individual's right to privacy. The philosophical, elhieal questions involved in this dilemma are now being studied not only by working journalists nationwide, but also by the justices of lhe U.S. Supreme Court who must soon hand down some important decisions on the constitutionality of gag rules.

Somewhere between the staccatto bursts from the lips of the television news i-ommenlatorand the monotonous lists of facts chained together in ink hy lhe traditional news writer, there must evolve, it seems lo me, another more meaningful way in which to approach lhe barrage of happenings we choose to call "news." Without some acceptable alternatives, if I'm reading the public reaction correctly, we as newsmen are going lo be tossed away, turned off, tuned out or shackied by legal restraints. None of which is an acceptable alternative from the news reporter's point of view. The suburban, or country newspaper can play a vital role lo provide a few of Ihe alternatives, I believe, but not until they face lhe fad and then convince their readers they should truly be papers, and not merely community bullelin boards, Thesis' also a role for the bullelin Board bul this is an advertising medium only and should be" so recognized. There should also be a place for an accepted, printed communication medium thai also pursues the role of social change, that is a catalyst for examination of ourselves and our institutions. A newspaper should not be just the mirror on the bedroom wall of Snow While's wicked stepmother bul also the mirror hanging in the often-closed courtrooms, the halls of Congress and the White House itself.

The past six years have been hectic, exciting, challenging anything bul boring. I'm sure I've gained more wisdom than at any other time in my life, some of it very elating, uplifting some just plain painful. I wish my successor, Arnold Ruse, both my best wishes (or much success and my condolences for the headaches and the heartaches inevitably to be his. There's one quality about the people of Nampa (Slick Rock), once they've lived here long enough to consider themselves Nampans lor should I say Slickens) (hat has always seemed to me unique you aren't phony, not by a long shol. And I'll miss you.

We haven't always agreed, some of you and bul we have played the game most of (he time the way it was meant to be played. And as a friend of mine used to say in parting when he searched for (hat elusive meaningful It's been real. Nampa, Idaho 1 Canyon Counly Historical Museum Bicentennial Calendar of evenls July Dedicolion of Canyon County IJistorical Museum lold'railroari depot) county historical society. Ceremonies begin at 1 :30 p.m. Arthur Hart of the state historical society will speak.

A building tour will follow. July 4 Citizens encouraged lo participate In nationwide hell ringing beginning at noon, lasting for two mlrulfs, signifying -TK) years. July 8 Steak Fry and Antique Auto Show -Park sponsored hy Kiwanis Club. July II1-I7 Snake Kiver Stampede. NAMPA'S MOHAWK Carpet DEALER DOWNTOWN NAMPA 1302-ltt St.

(South of Tracks) 'FimaOMEFURffJSBINGS SINCE 1946" Pair cycles to Olympics NAMPA A bicvcle ridinir Charles Prnitl u'oro .1 .1 The Idaho Free Press, Wednesday, June 3 NAMPA A bicycle riding duo from Crescent Cily. stopped briefly in Nampa Tuesday before continuing a trek (o ihe Monlrea! Olympics. Dr. George Casper reported that he and his liding partner. Charles Pruitl.

were riding lo earn donations for Easier seals. "We have collected, I hope, about $7,000 or W.OOO," he said The pledges arc 1 based on a specific amount per mile ridden. "We did (his last year," Casper said. "We rode to Colorado from Crescent City, This year we decided lo ride to the Olympics." They have tickets lo some of NAMPA POSTMASTER Elmo Grill cuts a cake at a retirement parly this morning, frill ended II years of employment with the United Slates Posl Office today. He began work in Ihe Nampa Posl Office as a substiluCe clerk- carrier June 20, 1935 and was promoted to regular clerk in 1936.

He worked all phases of clerk posillons until 1957 when he was to foreman of the mails. He was named superintendent of the mails in 1960, and was promoted to assistant postmaster In 1963. After serving as officer in charge for 16 months, he became postmaster in November. 1970. Crill and his wife.

Hazel, will remain in iS'ampa. anil will spend lime fishing, woodworking and doing some "good old-fashioned loafing." in Grill's words. Postal employes gave him a drill fo aid in woodworking projects. (StafffPholo) the-events, which places them on a sllghl deadline. "We expected to be here sooner.

We over-eslimated our speed." he said. "I think we're behind schedule." Casper and Pruitt are not making the Irek so.lo, however. They have a pilot car with them, carrying all Iheir gear. "It makes it easier lhat way," ho said: They can slop for water or resl whenever necessary, and the pilot car with its four passengers can set up overnight stops In advance. "We'll just wing it," he said, cur chances." They stopped in Nampa to sec Dr.

C.A. Mclnlyre, a former classmate of Casper's. "We average about 15 miles per hour," he said. "A lot depends on the terrain. We can usually ride 120 miles a day, if we don't stop off too much.

The entourage has been on the road about five days ot a projected three week itinerary. "We came up through Oregon." Casper said. "You've got lo lake side roads, on the bikes. Actually it's better not to go on the interstate. Its hotter, rougher, there's more traffic.

It's not as enjoyable," he said. Would he plan another Irek next year? "At this point no. Of course, we always change our minds afterwards, after the heat and soreness have gone," Casper said. "It's been fun." Police charge Melban NAMPA A Melba man is in the Nampa jail, charged with indecent exposure. Flichard N.

Kochenower was arrested early Tuesday evening after a Nampa woman described a man, who she said exposed himself to her at Holly Shopping Center. According to the woman, Kochenower called her to his car and asked her the outside temperature. She said that when she approached Ihe car, she saw that he was wearing no clothes below the waist. Kochenower was apprehended at the parking lot a short time- later and questioned at the police station. Investigation is continuing in connection with other complaints made at Holly and Karcher Mall.

Around about the Nampa area On the record TRAFFIC George N. Thompson, 923 Grant, Caldwell, speeding, Patricia Watkins, 1017 Blaine, Caldwell, speeding, Stanley Jensen, Belmont. Caldwell. speeding, 17.50; Terence Ryan, Mid- dlelon, speeding, $19.50. David J.

Adams, 2107 Cleveland, Caldwell, speeding, Earl Baumgardner, 1023 Fillmore, Caldwell, slop light violation, Michael T. Morrison, 209 Chicago, Caldwell, speeding, and stop light violation, Kenneth Bassetl, Middleton, speeding $36.50. George Barnes, 414 Fillmore, Caldwell, failure lo yield, Nancy Westmark, 1524 E. Linden, Caldwell. failure to display sticker, Helen Cabalero.

2323 Alder, Caldwell unsafe turn, Judilh Woodward. Caldwell Rl. 3, expired driver's license, $17.50. Thomas P. Maey, 921 Fillmore, Caldwell, expired license plates, Donald E.

Wells, 348-lsl St. N. Extension, Nampa, speeding, Ernesto V. Bermudez, Homedale, speeding, Richard K. Halch, Meridian, speeding, $32.50.

Dorothy Heaton, Nampa Rt. 7, failure to yield, David Roberts, 2119 Oak, Caldwell, speeding, Eguia Candelario. Caldwell Rt. 6, speeding, Jack Campbell, Middleton, no driver's license, $17.50. Billie A.

Farley, 2908 College, Caldwell, expired license plates, Levi C. Strange, Caldwell K(. fi. stop light violation, Jimmie Lane. Greenleaf, speeding, Kenneth Hoover, Wilder Rt.

2, stop light violation, $17.50. Juan J. Molinerd, Homedale, improper turn, $15; William Ball, 813 W. Logan, Caldwell, speeding, Molly Menchaca, 108 Albert, Caldwell, speeding, Karen Eddy, 211 E. Oak, Caldwell, speeding, $18.50.

James Hurley, Caldwell Rt. 1, studded tires, Gary W. Campbell, 12H N. Indiana, Caldwell. speeding, Varemunda Rodriguez.

Caldwell. speeding, Mellon Hernandez, Nampa. speeding. $21.50. Ron Phillips, 1916 Emerald, Caldwell.

failure to wear a helmet, Roger L. Haines, Caldwell Rt. 7, improper turn, Rick A. Cordflva, 1803 Marshall, Caldwell, contempt of court, Carol L. Squibb, 3003 S.

Indiana, Caldwell, speeding, $18.50. Linda Lakey, 3724 Billings, Caldwell, speeding, Brian Howe. E. Ash, Caldwell, failure to wear a helmet. Money stolen from residence NAMPA--A large amount of cash was reported stolen from a Nampa home Tuesday Clarence Slillwell, 1009 20th Ave.

told police lhat when he and his wife returned to Iheir home from an outing, they found the house had been entered and more than $300 in cash taken from Mrs. Stillwell's purse. The contents of the purse were scattered throughout at least one room of lhe house. Detective Riley R. Newton said that the method of entry- was unknown a his investigation.

A hole was cut in the kitchen slorm screen, bul actual poinl of enlry was nol determined. In another theft reported Tuesday. Richard Edwards, 812 1st St. said that two tires and rims valued at $165 were tnken from his car. Arrested Tuesday were Alberl J.

Helzer, Caldwell Route 3, charged with driving while intoxicated; Linda S. Mattox, Nampa Route 6, charged with overtime parking; and Antonio J. Salinas, 212 12lh Ave. charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Salinas was later charged wilh arson, afler he allegedly set a waste barrel on fire at lhe police station.

A Monday night accident netted a Nampa driver a citation for making an unsafe lane change. Burke P. Jones. St. was ciled a lhe sideswiping of a car driven by Julie M.

Pierson, 20, 1225 S. Canyon. The accident at lOlh Avenue and Third Street South resulted in $400 damage to the Pierson car and $300 damage to the Jones car. Albert J. Helzer, 45, Caldwell Route 3, was arrested Monday night and charged with driving while intoxicated.

Arrested earlier was Frank C. Martinez, 63 Canyon, charged with disturbing the peace and resisting an officer. THURSDAY NIGHT "JULY 1st." SHRIMPNITE 5 P.M. TO 8 P.M. DENNY'S LINE-A-DINER 1923 2nd.

SI So. Nanpa 4K-SS24 COME TO OUR SENDTHI FTD BIRTHDAY PARTY BOUQUET In to our fabuloui birthday porty onrf find out how you can a birthday parly to fn faouqutt. FTP attraction our among floral diilgni wt'd to tKaw MOB by today and REACH OUT AND TOUCH HUE TW FTD FIORBT WAY NAMPA FLORAL "WK PHONE FLOWERS ANYWHERE" 1211 -2nd St. S. NAMPA 466-3508 A NEEDED-Pet Haven will be holding ils annual rummage sale early in July and donations of articles are needed.

For pick up, call W7-16J2 or 466-8114, I I A UFESAVING LESSONS Registration is now open wilh the Nampa Recreation Department for adull swim lessons and for junior and senior lifesaving. Call 466-0451 for information. A I I TICKETS Tickets for "South Pacific." a HSU Summer Music Theatre presentation, will go on sale June 30 al 3 p.m. at the Special Evenls Center box office. Call 385-3566 between 3-5 p.m.

weekdays for reservations. Performances are July 8 11 al 8:15 p.m. FEATHERS Pheasant feathers are needed for costumes for Aztec dance presentations. Persons willing lo donate may call 467-3592 days. CHKSS CLUB The Canyon County Chess Club meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

at the Nampa Community Center. All ages inviled. Bring a chess bonrd. BARBERSHOP CHORUS- The Nampa chapter of the SPEBSQA barbershop chorus rehearses Thursday evening at 8 at Central School gym, Sixth Street entrance. This chorus is open lo all males who would like to sing good close harmony.

Call for more information. NUTRITION PROCHAM- The Senior Cilizens Nutrition Program weekly dinner will be held al lhe Community Center Thursday al 12 noon. The building will be open al 11 a.m. and senior citizens are invited to slop in early to meel their friends. Persons 60 and over are inviled.

Donations to cover the cost of lhe meal are accepted. Free bus transportation is available by calling 466-3511 afler 9 a.m. TOPS MEETING TOPS Club No. will meet Thursday al the Zion Lutheran School. Weigh-in will be from p.m.

with a meeting to follow. Call Georgia Caudill, 467-1595 or Debbie Workman. 466-2229 for more information. 6, at 8 p.m. For more information call 466-0497 or 4661662.

FREE GREAT DANE-A Great Dane needs a good home, preferably in Ihe country. Call HOME SERVICE Home Service class of Firsl Baptist Church will meet Thursday at noon for a coveratl dish picnic at lhe home of Mrs. Juanila liolliday, 35 Stinson. Bring own table service. FREE DOGS-A 3-month-old pup, part-Poodle and Elkhound, also a Peek-a-poo dog, about .1 year old, both males, need new homes.

Call 467-3218. A grand opening of the Canyon County Museum will be held Saturday, July 3, 1:30 p.m. Arthur Hart will speak, followed by a building lour. The public is welcome lo attend. FREE while kittens will be given away free.

Two have long hair, one short, and they are 1 month old. Call 466-7169. FREE KITTENS-TWO all black killens need good homes. Call 466-H718. I Council of Church of Christ will meet al 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 1, with Mrs. Vera Rosso. i U.T.U. MEETS- L.A. of the U.T.U.

will meet Thursday al p.m. at the Woman's Century Club. Refreshments will follow: PLANNING REUN'ION-An organizational meeting for a proposed Nampa High School class of 1930 reunion, for next year, will be held at the home ot Mrs. Gus (Hilda) Masingill, 568 Cera fiamps. Tuesday, July Traffic accidents killed more than 45,500 people las! year and injured about four million others.

That is more than lhe entire population of Ihe state of Kentucky. "Operations and hospital roomscqst a lot more than you think? RICH JARVIS 804-3(d SI. Nampa 467-3342 See me for State Farm Like a EK1 neighbor, State Farm is there. CENTER Nampa IMUFFLER I DUAL EXHAUST moslcars LIFETIME MUFFLERS $23.95 rnostcars Glass Pack Mufflers. $19.95 CALL: 467-1962 SALE CONTINUED! Due to the tremendous response of our paint sale, we have decided to continue our thru July 15th E-Z KARE SUPER SCRUBBABLE GAL REG.

SH.SO 3.97 QT, wood. etc. Mou coton a ulc puce 1 SUPREME MRYUCUTET EXTERIOR PAINT 99 GAL. Mclaughlin's QWYHEE REG. S11.60 Uin oil cmubon 'orniui.

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