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Show 1 2 IHvnftts TEflBfi tbnnril aalla THE SAMPLER Friday, Dec. 18, 1081 (racked Carols Editor's Note: Hie following is a collection of Christinas Carols for those who hate commercial Christmas or who think Dugway s unique situation deserves some unique carols. The LD carol (Sung to White Christmas) Im dreaming of a ligjit Christmas, . appointed. It wasnt a personal note as I read the others, it dawned on me that neither was the message printed on the inside of the greetings card. These were filled with news of that family, and I actually enjoyed them. Certainly I remembered the information on that impersonal note about that familys doings, than I by Doug Whey to me, but For those of you who. like me, think snow as wet, cold, miserable, slippery, and something to look at through the living room window, take heart. Next week, the 21st to be exact, the days start getting longer, arid we are on our way out. I have a good friend who refuses to celebate New Years on January first. Instead they have a blow out on the first day of spring. My kind of folks. I went- to Steve and Barbara Hoovers wedding on Saturday, the 12th. Nice ceremony, nice folks. But, at a wedding, did you ever study the people attending? The girls are looking at the bride and Saying, Isnt she pretty, and so lucky. The guys are looking at the groom and saying, The another bachelor poor bites the dust. Just kidding. 1 also did the in the son-of-a-g- liked Chaplain Camps words. He says' he wrote the ceremony a long time ago.. This past week was sad. We had to say goodbye to .some good ole buddies. Poppy Ott, Don Boothe, CSM Bullington, SFCHill, Bill Shreve, and John Morrison. I noticed something new this Christmas season. I have received opportunity to talk to you before three cards with long letters in them Santa gets soot all over the living that were xeroxed. All three of them room floor, and the neighbors drink were interesting, telling what that all your hootch on New Years. I hope particular family had done during the its the best you ever had, and everypast year, what they planned for the one you love is gathered around the. holidays and the new year, and adding same table. May the New Year bring a wish for a happy holiday. When 1 re- you everything you think a new year ceived the first one I was sort of dis should bring you. The Deseret Sampler reftnal to print advertising from that source. Business and advertising matters concerning the paper should be ad- The Deseret Sampler is published Transcript-Bulleti- n the Publishing by Company of Tooele; Utah as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, creed, color of national origin of the purchaser, user, or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by the advertiser will result in the dressed to the Tooele Transcript-Bulleti- n, 58 N. Main St., Tooele, Utah 84074 or call (801) 8824)050. News items for publication should be sent to the Pubilic Affairs Officer, Dugway Proving Ground, Dugway, Utah 84022, or call (801) 522-211The Sampler is published twice monthly by offset method. 6. JANUARY C1IARANCE PRICES - FORCHRtSTMASI elebrate of a warm Christmas With every DF that I write. May your days be happy and bright As long astheyre by candlelightl Im dreaming We wish you a lot of money We wish you a lot of money We wish you a lot of money And spend it right here! (known to be sung by Army Comp-tolle- rs testifying before Congress) The CSM song (Sung to How much is doggie in the window) . greetings card. And if you have to spend 20 cents for a stamp, you may as well get your moneys worth. I think thats the way I will go next year. Want to have fun during the holiday season? Instead of griping about the crowds downtown. Go into a dropping Center, sit in the mall area, and just watch people'. . . kids mostly. I love to do that. It gives you an uplift you dont get by just pushing and shoving through the crowds. Another thing I wish you would give serious consideration. Join us on the Christmas tree cutting party on the 19th. Another way to bring back the Good Ole Days. You may not get the prettiest tree, but it will mean more and you wont get one any cheaper. Ill bet the ldds will enjoy it, too. This is the last time I will have an - We wish you a lot off money (Sung to the tune of "We wish you a Merry Christmas9) Deck the halls 14-1- 1: Dac 19-24t- fc: . . How mudi for the doggie in the squad car ' Five bucks maam that just hit the drain! . Falalalala,lalalala Don we now our green apparel Fa la la la la, la la la la Duty on Christmas is our peril God rest ye merry Carpoolers to (Sung God restye merry Falalalala,lalalala Away In old Dugway (Sung to Away in a Manger) When in do reattY0 op ntsll 13 20 off Velvet Blazers Velveteen Blazers Off The Colonels chorus gentlemen) (Sung to We three kings) God rest ye merry carpoolers, Let nothing you dismay The gate guild has just told you The snowplow came this way. . The ALCM was flying Up there in the sky When here to our grief Came the old SOL We three birds From DPG are working toward agoodOER He spread some sand across the land which the wind has blown away (Mi tidings of rotsa ruck to you, to you Oh tidings af rotsa ruck to you. f The MPs hymn (Sung to Angels we have heard on high) Sirens we have heard on high Catching speeders whizzing by Got my radar and its fun Nailed that sucker with my gun . Eastward pleading Still proceeding Without folks we Cant go so far. Glor-ori- a, glor-ori-a In court they assail us gloria gloria glor-ori-a bucks theyll pay ay ils. Twenty Glor-ori- a, 1 The Christmas Spirit by SP5 Dave Pinnick (Editor's Note: This story was originally released my first Christmas here, in 1978 before I joined the Sampler staff. However, the stray is as much as part of the true meaning of Christmas now, as it then. We hope that you enjoy it.) Christmas is fast approaching, and with it, all the hustle and bustle of getting prepare for the holidays. All the gift shopping, baldng,;Cv,'istmas cards, to mail, and a hundred other things tv )Masovery t little time. Especially, one of the most important items, selection of the family Christmas tree, one that is big and full enough to suit the familys needs. But Christmas has another meaning to me, on top of all the other traditional ones. Several yean igo, my family adopted an elderly woman who lived next door to us. Her real name isnt important, because as far as we were concerned, die became our Aunt Bessie and in all the time we knew her, she wouldnt let us call her anything rise. When we first met her, she was a recluse, living all n house. My younger alone in a big, cold, brothers and sister, along with my mom and L went over to her house one evening, a week before Christmas, because wed decided we wanted to share our Christmas with somebody who didnt have anyone to share with. We knew that Bessie went to bed early, so we rushed over right after supper, to sing some Christmas carols for her. After a few minutes, she timidly asked us to come inside and visit with her awhile. Suddenly, this lonely old woman, who normally for the most part,, refused to see anyone, suddenly had four young, energetic bundles of love surrounding her. And from that evening on, as long as she lived, a tradition had begun. - . onairttttt15 that . run-dow- these fashions Choose from for your entertaining or gilt giving. HOURS: Doc. M0 ta 1 pjs. Dac 2I4M MM pja. . How much for that doggie in the squad car Hie me with the broken anchor chain? Deck the halls with boughs of sagebrush Fa la la la la, la la la la Dont you hate rush the holi-da- y Away in old Dugway No place for my head The little glass vials . Were locked in the died. Just like the ones I used to know. Where the MOGAS glistens and DARCOM listens We need some energy you know. We talked it over with our mom, and using our own savings, we bought Bessie a little Christmas tree, a few ornaments, and some twinkling lights. I had an ait class, so I made some old style homemade ornaments, and brought home enough materials to allow my two brothers and sister to make some as well. Then, that evening, we carried the tree and decorations over to Aunt Bessies home. We had been warned by others that she was a proud woman, and did not accept charity, but she let us in and we hustled and bustled around, finally getting her so involved in hanging tinsel on the tiny tree that die forgot her pride. . The little tree looked so beautiful, with the lights, ornaments and tinsel, but the lights that shone in the old womans eyes were by far the brightest of them her, but all the older folks at the nursing home. Aunt Bessies memory, as well as her health were failing badly, but the nurse told us later that the time we spent with her and the other elderly, people, had brought them to a higher level of awareness anci activity than they normally showed. I guess that proves love can make a difference if you really, love, someone enough. That was Aunt Bessies last Christmas, for later that year, she passed away in her sleep, as quietly as than we were of enjoying them ourselves. We went over to her house as early as we dared, carrying some of our own presents to show her, along with some that we had bought or made for her, our adopted aunt. i The tradition of spending time at Christmas with Aunt Bessie didnt raid with the holidays, but continued throughout the year. Regular as clockwork, all through the days between Christmases, at least one of us was over at Aunt Bessies, bringing the love and vitality of youth with us. And every Christmas, we would all be on her doorstep, tree in hand, and ringing Christmas carols. Several yean passed, and one Christmas, Aunt Bessie was in the local nursing home, as she was too old and sickly to take care of herself any more. She was 94 and had a very bad case of arthritis, but we didnt let that stop us from visiting her. We bought an even smaller tree (because of limited space in the home) and sang carols not rally for happier place. Once again, the e Christmas carols float Out in the air and a small Christmas tree is decorated arid presented. Christmas lights appear in the windows, and the light reflects from tired or lonely eyes, shining with love and joy as youthful enthusiasm and love are spread around. Aunt Bessie wasnt the only lucky one, we were, to share our love with her, and in return, to pass it on to those who need it. The more love you give, the more you have to give, is just as true now, as it was then. This is the true meaning of Christmas, to share, to kwe and to give that love to others, 365 days a year. It s an idea that more people ought to consider, sharing their Christmas and their love with those who need it. Not just the elderly, but all the lonely people, out there in the world. After all,, isnt love, sharing and sacrifice what the first Christmas was all alrout? A Fiery Merry Chriatmas to you and yours. ! ? i sdliveT Still, she brought us a lot. o(Jove, and I'm pretty sure that I can safely say that we brought her a lot oi love, too. Now, most of the kids in the family have grown, married, and moved on, but every Christmas since alL then something strange happens. Whether its in my Every night up to Christmas, one of us was stop- home town, or wherever one of us happens to !e. ping by Aunt Bessies house, sharing our love and the some elderly couple or lonely persons, either in a spirit of giving with her. On Christmas day, we were nursing home or wherever, suddenly find themselves' more interested in showing Aunt Bessie our presents in a livelier and ( . t . old-tim- . . . 2 and 3 Kaca PANT sum Wool, Suede, I.. -' 20 Conk IW tww i "V ' rTV f h lUrnHHJU.., S- - i BLOUSES 12 Koret Off Drosses Regular Half size 25 Price Rock Seps., Petite Seps Cord Suits Blazers. . . 25 12 100s Off Selected Items! 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