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Show dm imummimuBnHn 2A i iy The Summit County Boo .qNTre enw irewreto "" ww i'" i(ngiViiKnfai m wy wsinmm, iyaEiieSUltoreMBMIIMWWmnE 7 V Friday, Octobor 28. 1994 v t i Pams Place Each of the four seasons has something of interest for everyone, and each person has one season that is their favorite. Mine is fall It seems to me as if people sort of mellow out in the fall, and they actually take a few moments to talk to each other a little longer. There is an atmosphere of lets take it easy in the air. The cooler temperatures allow people to walk around in sweaters, noticing more of die world, instead of hurrying from one place to another to find someplace cool With the lowering of die temps, it seems to be a signal for fires to be built in fireplaces and wood-burnistoves. This gives a cozy, toasty warm feeling and is much appreciated. (Unless you have allergies or asthma and have to bresthe the fumes outride.) Fall also brings with it lousy little clinging flies which seem to want to fly up your nostrils or mouth or just bug you by flying in front of your eyes. Also, tiny little black spiders move indoors Where its wanner. How . about die box elder bugs this year? They seem to be everywhere. Oh... and its also time for the clock to be turned back again. This means having a few weeks adjusting to routines such as bedtimes (and kids are so fun in this area). Apples taste so crisp and fresh in the fall. Apple cider, hot chocolate, and donuts arrive on the scene to be enjoyed. Garden spots of both the flower and produce variety give up their last blooms and food products. This then makes it necessary to prepare the ground for the fol- - . lowing year. For a short time, die space looks pretty barren, but before .long, itll be covered up with snow and wont be noticed until springtime. Lawns need to be checked out so that there wont be lots of surprises to be found when the snow melts. If your family lives outdoors till summer, this can be an enlightening experience. Many items you thought were gone forever are suddenly found. (This can include utensils used for sand-pile- s, tools, toys, etc.) The lawn also needs to be mowed one finsl time before putting away the mower and weedwhacker. The large green leafed trees which supplied the much appreciated shade during the summer, suddenly decide to share their bountiful supply of leaves. As they fall, the grass becomes covered, leading to another project It is so cute to watch children rake up die leaves. They pile than high into, mounds and then jump into the highest part Laughter rings through the air, as their smiles become brighter than ever. It is fun to walk and listen to the crunchy sound of the leaves beneath your feet, (except when they decide to stick to your shoes and end up scattered throughout the house). The vivid colors of fell just cant be equaled. One night last week as I was traveling to Park City, the dry looked as if it were on fire. After covering several fire stories this summer, I couldnt help but compare the sky' with the heart of a fire. The orange was so deep with black swirls through it Sure hope you were lucky enough to have seen it, because it was absolutely awesome. Amazingly, die next evening as I journeyed to Kamas,' the dry once again commanded attention. This time there were several shades of pink mixed in the blue. Large white fluffy clouds and slices of gold mixed through it all. Yes, Fm a night" person who notices sunsets more than sunrises. .(I have also seen some gorgeous sunrises, though!) ' Halloween is the fun season evening. It is a time fm people to let themselves go and just have a good time if they want to. You can hide be--' hind a mask and become, for a moment, anyone you want to be. Hair color can range from blue to orange, feces tire painted, treats are gathered (so that children can have an excuse for being hyper for a' short time). Just remem? ber to use safety precautions so that the children are protected. This means flashlights, masks that allow the child to see where they are going, and' costumes that reflect the light so the children can be seen. Have a great Halloween! A fen thing I did this week was when I took time to visit the Sagebrush Station in Coalville, which is a sheer joy for those who like to see arts and crafts. It is even neater when all the items are crafted by local people. My only problem was that I wanted one of everything displayed, as they woe all so different. Guess that means I need to get busy and make some of my own. (It's easier to purchase the already done ones.) ng - (Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Your link to fit! confidential help Tell Mb About Dear Editor: As a former editor and other positions I held with The 'Summit County Bee for fifteen years, this is the first election year that I have not been actively involved in. I have written letters, interviewed, accepted advertisement, and chatted with most, if not all, of the candidates who have been successful or lost in previous campaigns. I have also been in meetings where these elected, appointed or interested individuals have been working at their respective positions or supporting different objectives. Many of these candidates I consider as friends and am very comfortable in their company. As I read and deliberate over who will be my choice, I find many of the incumbents are doing fair to good in performing their duties, but their opponents have qualifications and would probably do as well. My choice will not be an easy one. Actually, my biggest concern for this election year is the apathy and disinterested residents living in Summit County. Though Summit County percentage voting is usu ally above the national level, if we compare it with the number that could register and vote to the registered voters, we find many who have not registered and so, of course, do not vote. This group falls into the younger county residents, and they are the ones who will be most affected with the decisions and politics being made now. I am worried that the older generation does not have the input and suggestions from the younger people before making decisions that will last for many years. No matter how campaigns are run, the young turn away either not caring or waiting until they are older, both a big mistake. The objective of this letter is to encourage all registered voters to carefully study the material available and make their choice accordingly, and to all those who have not registered for this election, to do so for the next. Many a position has been won by a single vote in small population elections. Shirley B. Phelps It Deft Definitions by Leon Simfster, Columnist Richard Lederer, author, lecturer, and one of the authorities on the English language, states that, Samuel Johnson, fat, ugly, blind in one eye, and incompletely educated, on April 15, 1755, produced the first modem Dictionary of the English language. Undoubtedly, he s, used bits and pieces from other earlier, less accredited such as Robert Cawdrays A Table Alphabeticall. In those earlier times, male chauvinism was even more apparent than now, because Mr. Cawdray described one of his books usages for, ladies... and other unskilfull persons. In any event, Cawdrays book was published in 1604 and contained only about 3,000 entries in its 120 pages. It was completely eclipsed by in modern comparisons Johnsons 43,000 word effort, and his thought provoking definitions. Lets sample some of them. He defined itch" as, A cutaneous disease extremely contagious, which overspreads the body with small pustules filled with a thin serum. And, the word excite evoked his scorn as, A hateful tax levied upon commodities, and adjudged not by the common judges of property, but wretches hired by those to whom excise is paid. More wisdom accompanied his cynicism with the word gambler," (A cant word, I suppose for game, or gamester.) A knave whose practice it is to invite the unwary to game and cheat them. And for lunch, luncheon, he gave this observation, "As much food as ones hand can hold." No real fan of the opera, he makes this call on it: An exotic and irrational entertainment The word patron became, One who supports with insolence and is paid with flattery. In 191 1, however (according to Mr. Lederer), an author and columnist for The San Francisco Examiner named Ambrose Bierce wrote a book containing one hundred thirty-eigpages and one thousand word entries that the call and informative most many penetrating dictionary ever produced. named The Devils Aptly Dictionary, it contained some of the most soorching, vituperative, biting definitions ever concocted and, along with his column writing-styl- e, contributed to his nick-naBitter Bierce. He defined cynic: A blackguard whose faulty vision enables him to see things as they are! And the word bigot" he explained: One who is obstinately and zealously attached to an opinion you do not entertain. Dentist he deCapital" he identified as, The seat of misgovemmenL scribed as being, A prestidigitator who, putting metal in your mouth, pulls coins from your pocket The word egotist he called, A person of low taste, more interested in himself than in me. Friendship, (quite surprisingly, he had many) was, A ship big enough to cany two in fair weather, but only one in foul. And his definition of happiness told much about him, An agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another. Bierce received whatever education he got from his fathers books and never attended school. He described learning as, The kind of ignorance distinguishing the studious." His understanding of foreign policy was. displayed by his definition of peace in which he said, In international affairs, a period of cheating between two periods of fighting. But, his real cynism shown when he described the word pray this way: To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy." Interestingly, polls taken a few years ago in both England and America revealed that even though the Bible is recognized as being the perennial number one best seller, more (ova 90 percent) of the households in the two countries contain dictionaries than Bibles. Thought For The Day: Language is a powerful tool for those who Edward Neuman know how to use it most-recogniz- ed pro-type- ht From The Lions Den by Ken Kresser held their The International Association of Lions Gub District 28-convention at the Radisson Suite Hotel in Ogden on Oct. 22. Speakers included International Director Charles B. Wiemer, NJ, Mr. Dave Blackburn, from Utah Lenscrafters; Ms. Gay Smithson, from Leader Dogs for the Blind, and Mr. Adrian R. Escalante, from the Jefferson Institute For Quality and Performance. Mr. Blackburn talked about Lenscrafters involvement with the Lions and reported on his two week trip to Mexico with the International Association of Lions to give eye examinations and distribute used glasses to those who needed them. His remarks were very moving. Ms. Smithson is a Lions member from Billings, MT, and a Field Representative for the Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, MI. She had her late husbands leader dog Sam (retired) with her. She talked about how Leader Dogs are picked, trained, and that these Leader Dogs are free to anyone that is totally blind and wants one. Mr. (no relation to Father Escalante) talked on the Vision of motivation of each other. and empowerment Lion Director Wiemer talked about the SightFirst Campaign, increasing membership in local clubs. He made some District Governors awards and some Melvin Jones awards. Lion Janice Johnson, of the Coalville Lions Gub, received the District Governors award. The highlight of the convention was when our own Coalville Lions Gub member and Zone Chairman, Arlin B. Judd, was awarded the Melvin Jones award. The Melvin Jones award is the highest award that a Lions member can receive. Lion Arlin s family was in attendance for this award. I would like to thank Arlin's family for being at his side and supporting him throughout his membership. U . Success In Advertising: dIGBEE 38 South Main P.O. Box 7 Coalville, UT 84017 7 Kamas, UT 783-438- Richard Ma BUySanoooaaMoeaMOOoeaaaonnaneMMoaeeaeMaooaHMPubllSflCI1 , Susan F. Buys ssMSiiiassmassHHHwaHasaMtsHSHaasaw Tom Noffeinger.... Editor St3ff Reporter Dswn Backlin Office Manager Nancy L Co-Publish- er Davis..-..--.....-.......- .-... 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