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Show - Page Four - The Eureka Reporter - December 11, 1998 0pD to! DnSsfioinf Editor's note.. The following histories of two of our favorite Christmas Carols, were submitted by Betty Cones. the drummers drumming, 12 of symbolized the twelve points belief in the Apostles Creed. TIIE TWELVE DAYS OF THE CANDY CANE During the latter part of the 18th century in England, all religious symbols were banned from public display. No longer could Christian brothers and sisters recognize one another in public by the crosses they wore on their clothing, or as jewelry. During this time, it is told, there was a dedicated Christian candy maker who set out to find some way for members of the Christian family to identify each other, in spite of the ban. He began with a piece of pure white candy to signify purity and holiness of Jesus Christ. Next, he fashioned the candy into the shape of a shepherds staff, as a reminder that our Heavenly Father is the Good Shepherd. Then he placed three small red round the candy to stripes represent the encompassing power and presence of the Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Finally, he placed a single, bold stripe through the candy to demonstrate the redeeming power of the blood that Christ shed upon the cross for each of us. and the forgiveness of sins. I hope and pray that each lime you see a candy cane during the Holiday Season, you will CHRISTMAS Did you ever wonder why the words of this song made no sense as to the Christmas season? With the Birth of Christ, and Santa Claus, reindeer and sleighs, how do eight maids fall into this scenario? A week before Christmas a bulletin from a St. Louis Church gave this explanation of how creatively the Christian religion has had to teach and spread the gospel in times of persecution. From 1SS8 until 1829, Ro- Catholics in England were their allowed Someone during openly. era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could rememman not faith that ber. The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ. The two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments. Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love. The four calling' birds were the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament. The six geese stood for the six days of creation. Seven swans represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit. The were the eight maids eight Beatitudes. Nine ladies dancing? These were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians S). The ten lords were the Ten Commandments. Eleven pipers piping stood for the faithful disciples. Finally, 1 Notarianni Messiah Sing-Alon-g gets award, in Dec. 1 3 Payson high honor The Payson Civic Chorale, performance and pedagogy. She Phil Notarianni! For years, museums around the state have known how generous Phil Notarianni is in sharing his time and expertise. Now the rest of us know it too. On October IS at the annual meeting of the Utah Phil Museums Association, received the first-evPhilip Notarianni Service Award. er The award came as a complete surprise to Phil, who is coordinator of public programs for the Society. But he has indeed earned the award.. and the significant honor of having it named after him. "Phil has given broad service. both to the museum association and to museums throughout the state," according to Janet Smoak, USHS curator of artifacts. "And in particular, he has really helped those who run undersmall, staffed museums.. like, for instance. the Tintic Historical Society and the Greek Orthodox Church." Phil has served as president and board member of the Utah Museums Association. In addition to his many ongoing activities at the Society, he is now leading a team to plan a major new exhibit to be in place by 2002. (This article is a reprint from the UTAH State Historical Society Newsletter, December issue.) be reminded of the love God has for you, and the price Christ paid for your Salvation. I hope The largest crustacean, the giant spider crab of Japan, meathat you will use this story of the candy cane to tell others sures up to 12 feet long between what Christ has done in your its outstretched claws. life. Doesn't it seem strange that something we often see as unimportant and insignificant can be portant or insignificant we may turned into something so vibrant, feel, and through His work, turn so important, simply by knowing us into something of incredible the story of its origin? The real worth, value and significance!! MIRACLE is that God can take This was given in a prayer each of us, no matter how unim- - meeting at the Temple. 1 accompanied by a community orchestra, will present its annual g on Sunday, "Messiah" December 13. at 7 p.m. in the Mountain View Stake Center, 7 5 S. 600 East. Payson. The choir and orchestra will be under the direction of Connie M. Ericksen. Payson native and popular band teacher at Payson Junior and Senior High Schools. Soloists for the "Messiah" soprano performance include Leslie Walker of Mapleton, alto Leanna Crockett of Springville, tenor Nathan Dunford of Payson and bass Craig Evans of Santa-quiSing-alon- n. Leslie co-direc- tor . Multi-Room-Rea- & W ytftl to programing icrvicn IMwrki'.Taf It UP hm )nw rlwlw rfTlO IVtalM Nrftorfc DISH Om-IUI- $249) Plan c wri) ! T'l & Get a $49 standard Professional Installation -- or- FREE Self Installation Kit Blain Terry OfTice (801) Toll Free Fax (801) hi 11 - Mh ! 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Nathan Dunford is a Payson eight times previously. She operates a vocal studio and is current- native and has performed in ly pursuing an M.A. in vocal several community theater pro- ductions around the valley, most recently in the Payson Community Theaters "Forever Plaid." Nathan works for Ensign Bickford Co. in Spanish Fork ami keeps busy in his spare time with performances at weddings, funerEureka City Council will als. and other private functions, j hold its regular council meeting on MONDAY. December 14, He enjoys playing guitar, various! forms of outdoor recreation and 1998. at the Eureka City Offices. beginning promptly at 7:00 spending time with his wife p.m. On the agenda are the Kristen and their four children. following items: Craig Evans is a highly reFollowing roll call, minutes spected choir teacher at Springy of last meeting, the treasurers villc Middle School. He has been report, and claims against the affiliated with andor director of ' City, the officers and commiti tees will give their reports. On the Combined Community Choirs the agenda will be Fred Garbett, in Santaquin for the past seven Eugene Poulsen, Fire Chief, and teen years, along with teaching the Planning Commission. Todd private piano and vocal students Goforth, will discuss with the Craig's performance experience Council the matter of moving a includes singing the "National? certain trailer into Gout's Trailer Anthem" at BYU basketball Park. games, as well as extensive par New business to be dis- ticipation in Opera West and cussed, will be the Trailer Park community theater productions ii Ordinance. Orem. Provo and Spanish Fork. Under the heading of unfinHis favorite role was that of ished business.. additional inforJohnny in "The Unsinkable Molly' mation will be given regarding Brown." Craig and his wife Paula! the Judge. w have six children. It's digital. 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