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Show Tags 2 ment, protect the public interests finds that while telecommunications systems are, in part, an in the development and use of extension of interstate com- the city infrastructure and promerce, their operations also in- tect the publics investment .... It also ensures that no barrivolve municipal to entry of telecommunicabusiness ers vital and franchising, The intent language was left in and community services, which tions providers are created and the ordinance as was the that such franchising is accomare of local concern. limit. The franchise will compensate plished in a manner that does It is not the intent of the coun- the city on a neutral and non dis- not prohibit or have the effect of cil to prohibit regular use but to criminatory basis, encourage prohibiting telecommunication prohibit storing on city proper- competition, protect the public services. As the telecommunications ty, said McKnight interests, protect the police powFor public safety and for the ers and y manage deregulation by Congress has a ability to plow roads in the winter, we need to have a parking ordinance, said Robert Steele, From ' pcs one SjTGSfls rights-of-wa- YpHnesdavl, December 10, Nephi, Utah tUlje y, 72-ho- ur , wider effect we will be introduced to more interest in franchise agreements with the city by competitive providers, said Randy McKnight, city administrator. 137 Nsphi City Library nsiv It is in this interest, and because the state legislature has held over the discussion for two years, that the League has recommended the adoption of the model franchise and ordinance. IjooIio, tape: and vidsca rights-of-wa- Peggy Memmott will serve as JP for i 12 months to qualify for retirement benefits mayor. The only thing we can do, as city government, is make certain vehicles are moved so the city work can be done. We cant run the city as it should be run unless parking restrictions are enforce!. He said, perhaps, someone it the city would go into business and provide, for a rental fee, a place for people to store trailers when they were not in use. The lot would need to have security, he said. The police chief and law enforcement officers will notice if a person seems to be preparing for a trip' and has the travel trailer parked in front of the home for a few days and will take that into consideration when enforcing the law. The intent language cleared it up for me, said Richard council member. ' The League of Cities and Towns developed an ordinance and a model telecommunications franchise to protect the ability of on cities to control public property and asked council members Qf cities in Utah to consider adoption. Nephi City Council members agreed to adopt the ordinance and model. The League urged the adoption stating that a uniformity of ordinances and agreements would Pax-ma- Peggy Memmott was appoint- iams, said Randy McKnight, ed to serve as a justice court city administrator. When Memmott retired from judge from December 15, 1997 to the Nephi City Precinct as a jusJanuary 31, 1998. Council members voted unan- tice court judge, she thought she imously to approve the appoin- had enough horns to qualify to be a senior retired judge. Howtment Memmott will work with cur- ever, that proved not to be true. She needed just six weeks rent justice court judge, Sharia more service as a justice judge Williams, in the appointment. She is not replacing Will in order to qualify, said McK rights-of-wa- night. When Memmott is fully qualified, she can assist Williams as e a vacation and justice in the city and county court system if she is ever needed. ' - sick-leav- Judge Williams has been talked to and does Teel good about the arrangement, said - V McKnight . d n, y award-winnin- y. Letters to the editor policy... The Times News welcomes opinions from its readers concerning any subject pertinent to Juab County. Letters should be to the point and must include the writers name, address and telephone number. Letters may not be used to replace advertisements, Cards of Thanks, or to list sponsors or participants to a particular event, Letters to the editor will be not be accepted from any candiate that has filled for political office or from anyone supporting a filed candidate. Anything unsigned, of a libelous nature, or containing defamatory statements will not be considered for publication. All letters must be typed or legibly written, be less than one double spaced type written page in length. Letters are subject to editing. Mail to Letter to the Editor, P.O. Box 77, Nephi, Utah, 84648. Deadline is Monday be- fore 5 p.m. Comanche Moon by Larry McMurtry The Red Heart by James Alexander Thom i The Matarese Countdown by Robert Ludlum Lund Gerald 8 & L The Work Glory by Sunset Across the Rockies by Susan Evans McCloud Since You Went Away by Dean Hughes Children of the Promise 2 j , j Beyond the Promise" by Barbara Bickmore The Gratitude of Kings by Marion Zimmer Bradley i The Ghost" by Danielle Steel W. Michael & Gear ONeal Kathleen Mist the of by People Gear Tidings oT Great Joy by Sandra Brown Star Wars Spector of the Past by Timothy Zahn Cat & Mouse by James Patterson Tek Net by WiUiam Shatner Only Love by Erich Segal All I Need Is You" by Johanna Lindsey Brittany by Jack Weyland Wizard and Glass by Stephen King A Certain Justice" by P.D. James , traditions bring people together during ths Christmas season Tlms-honore- The holiday season fills peoples hearts with peace, love and joy, no matter if they live in North America, Asia or Europe. While they all are honoring the wonder of Christmas, different cultures may have their own ways of celebrating, from the meals they eat to the decorations they use. Their differences, while distinct, may blend together over time and be shared by various groups of people, thereby giving the holidays a rich flavor. One who seems to understand g auwell is this facilitate competition among telecommunications service pro- thor Marcia Adams. In her book viders and reduce pressure to Christmas in the Heartland limit the control of cities over the (Clarkson Potter), she chronicles the rituals and celebrations that It makes good sense to me, bring people together in the heartland ofAmerica. She shows said Robert Steele, mayor. One point of interest is the how holiday observances reflect finding regarding local concern. medieval, Victorian and ethnic For example, the city corporation traditions, all mixed with family rights-of-wa- Books - j ! the right presents, people can rituals that have been passed yeast buns to the congregation. add the perfect finishing touch down for generations. She cap- Then, the men of the church dis- with personalized wrappings. tures the festivity and nostalgia tribute beverages. All of this oc- This little extra can show how of the season with recipes and curs without interrupting the much they truly care. If someone enjoys working in crafts that are sure to become a singing. The minister eats his bun and the yard, people can wrap his or part of holiday celebrations everywhere if they arent already. coffee, with the worshipers fol- her gift with a gardening theme. In one section of her book, Ad- lowing his lead. The music is con- The present, whether it relates to the outdoors or not, can be put ams describes the mainly Mora- tinuous, except for prayers. in a strawberry basket or bushel vian Christmas traditions honbasket thats been painted and ored in Bethlehem, Pa., and simdecorated with pictures from the ilar communities around the front of seed packets. Or, as a globe. The Moravians were mem- bers ofthe Unity of Brethren, one of the oldest Protestant denominations in the world. Coming from Moravia and Bohemia, they named their sect after their homeland. Founded by a small group of Moravians, Bethlehem received its name on Christmas Eve in 1741. According to congregation records, people met in a small log house. Because of the day and in memory of our dear Savior, we went into the stable in the lOtn hour and sang with feeling, so our hearts melted. From that night on, the town was called Bethlehem. The early settlers developed a close relationship with the Native Americans in the area. As time passed, immigrants from all over Europe settled in the town: Their holiday traditions mingled Creative wrappings give special touch, people actually can attach packages of seeds to the basket, so the person receiving the gift can save the seeds to plant in the spring. Its a ChristExchanging presents is a high- mas present that will last the light of the Christmas season. whole year. From writing a wish list to pickFor tiie world traveler on their ing out the perfect gift for that gift list, people can wrap a special someone, there is a feel- present with a map, instead of ing of anticipation throughout using wrapping paper. They can the holidays. choose a map of the persons fa- However, after, selecting just vorite getaway spot or someplace presents a cnorinl tmirfi he or she hopes to visit soon. This just may be the motivation he or she needs to plan the trip. Wrapping a gift for the home in linens tied with a bow can be beautiful and practical. A small appliance can be wrapped in a kitchen towel, or a print for the bedroom wall can be wrapped in sheets. Its a great way to make functional gifts fun, and people actually are giving two gifts in one. That is sure to be appreciated. Another way people can add a special touch to presents is by decorating their own wrapping paper. Whether using paints, markers or crayons, they can create their own designs that relate to a persons particular interests. If people have saved beautiful Christinas cards from past years, they may even want to cut out See Wrapping on pae 5 w with those of the Moravians, uniting people throughout the holiday season. At Christmastime, these people make the spicy, crisp Moravian cookies, as well as sugar cakes, which are tender yeast breads dappled with brown sug- i ar and butter, and Moravian mints, which are delicate sugar mints in assorted colors. TVadi-tion- Sr J al European dishes, like Allan R. Gibson, Publisher Mariann C. 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All articles and photographs submitted for publication are subject to and only will be used if the editor deems them newsworthy. The editor re- serves the right to hold submitted news items for space reasons. Welsh saffron bread, biscotti and homemade pasta, also are prev ' pared. A popular Moravian holiday tradition is for people to visit each others homes to view the homemade Nativity scenes, or putzes. The early Moravians celebrated the season by building these scenes in their homes. On t .H'- r Christmas morning, children would gather around the putzes as their parents told the story of Christs birth. This custom still flourishes in Bethlehem today, with the scenes ranging from simple to intricate. Throughout December, the town is aglow with candlelight, as many homes have a d beeswax candle in each window. A highlight of the communitys holiday decorations is the enormous Bethlehem Advent Star, which is 81 feet high and 53 feet wide. It is a d star that originated ata Moravian boys school in Germany in about 1850. Many people hang smaller versions of the star on their porches throughout, the holiday season. Traditions like these bring people together and help make the Christmas celebration special in Bethlehem and communities everywhere. A Moravian church service that takes place at Christmas and several other times during the year is a lovefaast Mainly a song service, this uplifting event brings people, together by reminding them of the family bond that they share. The service concludes with a simple meal. During the service, sacristans V hand-dippe- many-pointe- M II pass trays of slightly sugared i V I), |