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Show "'r'.'T' Page24-UINTA- BASIN STANDARD. November 25. 1997 -- a i r w t '.: ': H . " -- uwaKJtai-arKTamr- T fdr i.TiirtaaBCiKtiar wlSsfaivi1? is nwt jT. 3t wmi statement "Its no accident, President Reno said in aClinton has put more 'President Clinton said in a statement. "With and more peostreets, the ton police of center at the community police to work with our efforts, we have worked to give ple are coming forward build on our communities the tools they need to them. Now we must as a nation rid their neighborhoods of gangs, progress by doing more on the right to people young keep and drugs. guns Clinton said his next priority is path. proclaiming a day of thanksgivng, The FBI reported the Northeast to take on juvenile crime. it was November 29. had the largest decrease in serious from the The preliminary figures It was a long time before Ameri6 percent - followed by 5 crime ca's traditional thanksgiving feast Uniform Crime Reporting Program West called from the nations law en- percent in the Midwest and became official. On June 20 in 1676 South. All the the 8 in and percent showed also agencies a governing council in Charlestown, forcementmotor-vehiclwith the first e theft, aggra- figures are compared Massachusetts determined that the drops in of last half year. arson and vated burglary. assault, best way to express thanks for the The latest FBI figures show: prosperity and blessings they had Violent crime decreased 5 perJust last Saturday, in a separate cent, and property crime was down thus far received was to declare a day of thanksgiving. By unanimous survey, the Justice Department 4 percent. vote June 29 was chosen as the first touted figures showing that violent Aggravated assault fell 3 perofficial Thanksgiving Day. crime dropped 10 percent below the cent, forcible rape 2 percent, arson October of 1777 was the first previous year. The most significant decreased 9 motorvehide percent, unified effort of all thirteen estabdrop of 17.6 percent was in rapes theft and burglary 5 percent each and sexual assaults, according to and larceny-the-ft lished American colonies to cele4 percent brate a day thanksgiving. George the National Crime Victimization All the nations cities showed a Washington desired to proclaim a Survey conducted by the Bureau of decline in serious crime for the National Day of Thanksgiving in Justice Statistics. with cities of more 1789 but his efforts failed because 'Crime has been falling for sev- than period, recording 250,000 population eral years, because policy-maker-s, of discord in the colonies. an average decline of 6 percent In 1863 President Lincoln pro- law enforcement and ordinary Suburban areas saw a 8 percent claimed the last Thursday in No- Americans are coming together to rural areas 1 percent, the FBI do the right thing, Atty. Gen. Janet drop, vember as a national day in said. try. Two of the most feared crime categories, murder and robbery, showed declines of 9 percent each from January to July compared with the first six months of 1996, the FBI announced Sunday. Associated Press I t figures show drop in crime rate FBI V.9? For the second time in two weeks, the Clinton administration is telling Americana that streets are getting safer in all regions of the coun- - I THANKSGIVING continued from page 13 The ancient Greeks celebration is much the same way aa the Romans. They built leafy shelters which they furnished with seating accommodations, also made of foliage. Under these shelters they fasted and then made eatable offerings to their goddess ofcorn - Demetgr in hope that their display of gratitude for one good harvest would lead to another. clear choice" for your home, busiNOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS--Th- e ness and auto is the Glass Store now open at 2300 West 200 South (Pole Line Road). Stop in and talk to Ken Asay or Mike Etheredge for free estimates on windshields, exterior doors, screens, windows and more! Hebrews s- -ir. Hebrews have celebrated their harvest festival - Sukkoth for over 3,000 years. This festival begins annually five days after Yom Kip-pu- r. The Jewish people traditionally construct a small hut in remem- six-mon-th brance of the temporary huts (succots) used in ancient days by Moses and the Israelites ss they wandered in the desert for 40 days. Fruits and vegetables are strung up inside the huts. On the second night of Sukkoth Jewish families take refuge in the makeshift huts, constructed ofbranches and foliage and eat their evening meals. Area of the Duchesne-CountWELCOME, WELCOME!-Memb- ers the Health of for die hand were on Chamber of Commerce grand opening and Freedom Center on East Highway 40 across the street fmmUnion High school. The center houses independent Usana distributors who conduct free opportunity briefings once a week. There are also lean team workouts offered free to the public. For more information contact Rick and Terry Young, or Dean or Laura Kesler. Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in Canada. National observance began in 1879. Sources: Holiday Celebrations on the WorldWideWeb-Th- e History of Thanksgiving and its Celeb rations uiww. holdiays. net I thanksgiving I pilgrims.htm.; WinstarJet - The Egyptians Ancient Egyptians celebrated their harvest festival in the springtime, the traditional harvest season. The festival honored Min, the two complimentary passes to god of vegetation and fertility, and featured a parade and feast, ofwhich Roosevelt TheatreUintah Theatre Dancand a free large popcorn and two Egypts Pharaoh took part and spots complimented the ing 21 and for dinner drinks; years up two at the Frontier Grill, and two festival. POETRY CONTEST continued from page 13 entries will be published in our special Christmas edition! Poetry will be judged in accordance with the following age categories: 5 to 8 years old; 9 to 12 years old; 13 to 16 years old; 17 to 20 years old; and 21 and up. The staff of the Uintah Basin Standard will select one winner from each age group. Prizes include: 8 years - $25 gift certificate to Ben Franklin; 2 years - $25 gift certificate to The 6 Toy Story; years - two free games and shoe rental at Roosevelt Bowl and Fun Center and two complimentary passes to Roosevelt Theatre andafree large popcorn and two drinks; 0 years - two free games and shoe rental at Roosevelt Bowl and Fun Center and free body messages performed by C. Dean Kesler at the -- Thanksgiving Story - http: wUstar.netthankstr.htm. SANTA America Health and Freedom Center. Entries must arrive in our office at 268 South 200 East before Friday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Poems must be printed in the participants very best hand writing, illegible entries will not be considered. For more information please call our office at One year after landing on Noth American Sol in 1620 pilgrims decided to celebrate with a feast It was noted that they invited 91 of their helpful Indian neighbors who helped them survive their first year. The feast lasted for three days. The pilgrims continued to struggle growing crops on the unfamiliar continent In the third year they Sponsored by The Uintah Basin experienced a drought Crape were Ben The Standard, Franklin, Toy failing. Governor William Bradford Story, Roosevelt Theatre, Frontier ordered a of fasting and prayer. Grill and the Health and Freedom Soon afterday rains came. When the Center : the crape were harvested and stored away the Pilgrims celebrated by 5-- 13-1- 722-513- 1. 17-2- Food ? Choose From Hundreds Of Mats And Frame Mouldings. We Offer Faster Service And Lower Prices Than Vernal, Salt Lake Or Park City. Located in Hancock Cove West Go on Zero North to 4000 West And Go South To End Of Road. 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