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Show Wednesday, October 30, THE 1374 PARK CITY J COAUTIOS emus Community HALLOWEEN HISTORY T Pages COALITION The origins of Halloween are derived from the rites of the druids celebrating the day of Samofi, when the Lord of Death called together all the souls of the wicked who had died during the past year. In the old Celtic calendar the year began on the first of November so that the last evening of October was old years night", the night of all witches. Known as All Hallows Eve, or Halloween, the night was set apart for a universal walking of spirits. In Europe, during the Medieval times, elves, fairies and witches (who occasionally took the shape of cats) were believed to fly on All Hallows Eve. Bonfires were lit to ward off these Clean-u- p The Public Service Community Clean-u- p sparked by the NTDS Study was a great success last week. From the kids at Marsac Elementary, to Mayor Price, the majority of the town was out Thank You at various times sprucing up. A list of those helping with the weeks clean-uproject along with a thank you is in order : Marsac Elementary, Ski Team, Merchants Association, Park City Ski and Sport, as well as individuals Bill Rixey and Jerry Perrine. p spirits. Charlie The Wonder Dog is this weeks Coalition Canine. Described by his master Debbie Gang as being a $8.50 Humane Society Special, Charlie is approximately seven months bid. His place of birth is given as God knows where. Charlie derived his title Wonder Dog by accident. He was visiting relatives in Kalamazoo, Michigan, when he was involved in an automobile accident. A speeding car struck Charlie and carried him down the block as onlooking pedestrians gaped in horror. The rest is history. The doctors called him a hero, witnesses to the misfortune said it was a wonder, (hence the name Wonder Dog), and Charlie said it was a pain in the ass. The Scots and the Irish to Halloween brought the where American traditional turnip was replaced by the pumpkin for carved jack o' lanterns. Trick or Treat had its beginnings in the late 19th century, coming from the Irish belief that little people or fairies played pranks on Halloween by causing boys and young men to carry out practical jokes. You see, Charlie not oily survived Among peasants of eastern the calamity but recovered in a mat- Europe, the eve of All Saints ter of days. The only reminders of Day is solemnly observed, for it is believed that at this time the potentially fatal incident are the dead come back to earth some small scars on his face and a and visit their homes. Hie large raw spot on his rear. day is dedicated to receiving, the honoring, and above all, to accident sad and Depressed by to see the rugby season end, Charlie speeding safely on their way the souls of those who have his Park City home moped around fra: a period of time. To cheer him up, Debbie gave the canine a pet. Charlie has to be one of a select group of dogs to own a cat. His feline companion Lou adores her master and imitates his ever action. Now in the best of spirits and in the best of health, Charlie is growing at an alarming rate; five inches in the last six weeks. Getting stronger and taller all the time, Charlies thoughts are turning from rugby to basketball. XWLIL coffee shop WORKMANS Sainted ancestors You have eaten, you have drunk Homage and honor to you! And now, go back to heaven Begone! Begone! Begone! B0ZTDUD mm LUNCHEON $11 died. Among Polish peasants on the eve of All Souls Day, the family gathers around the table set with extra places for the invisible guests. When the feast is over, the head of the house opens the door or window and dismisses the guest with these farewell words : ESTATE BANK P.O. BOX 760 OPEN DAILY 7:30 AM-- 2 PARK CITY. UTAH 84060 PM .j. MARSAC SCHOOL PTA HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Thursday, October 31 , 9 pm Dinner pm Lunchroom 6-- 6-7:- 30 75 Booths Opened 6-- 8 pm, tickets 5c candy & prizes given Drawing 25c: Gift certificate from local merchants COSTUME PARADE - 8:00 pm PRIZES: Most Original Spookiest Funniest Prettiest P.C. WARD PRIMARY HALLOWEEN PARTY Wednesday, October 30, 3:30 at the church COSTUME PARADE Prizes No Masks - 50c Sloppy Joes chips & drink BAKE SALE Games 1 0c, Fish Pond 1 0c & 1 5c EVERYONE WELCOME PM |