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Show 1 PffA2 December 25 1998 The Summit County Bee Toll Me About It Christmas? What About Moses by For Lon Slmlstar those thought Christmas has always been December day each year. The reason for this? To pay homage to The Son of God who died to save us all from being dead forever. In Christian definition: Because know that December 25th was not celebrated as the birthdate of Christ until the year 440 A.D.7 Even though Christ was commonly referred to as King of the Jews," Christmas is not a day celebrated by those of the Jewish of His sacrifice, he brought to who around, did you faith. The Jews and the early mankind the ability to be resurrected, to rise again into eternal life, to live beyond the grave, thereby even - if having lived righteously enough as mortals - to return to the presence of our Heavenly Father in die life hereafter. Those of the Jewish and the Muslim faiths, (as well as those of certain other faiths), however, do not believe Christ was the Messiah or Saviour, and treasure, instead, Moses'as a most sacred figure in Creator during that period rtf time I know of no other record citing a of such reported, continuous duration. Some Christians, sometimes, may display . a lack of empathy for other reli- gions who do not recognize the . coming of the Saviour. Maybe it's because (even though reported as being in the minority group as members of a religion) we Christians are actually the single, , . largest numbered group of worship-pe- n in die world. lio ' With the world's population approaching six billion people (1998 census), Christians account for almost two billion of that total. The remaining four billion or so their religious convictions. population, accounting for all reliRightfully so, because Moses has gions, also includes about 1.78 bilgreat credentials, too. Besides lion (get ready for this shocker) r bong recognized as a prophet who Atheists! The second biggest religious successful series of Biblical conversed, face to face, with God, ' ' accounts of the Saviour, that have he held office as the leader of die group is that of the Muslim faith, ' tended to draw those of the Israelites for over forty 'years while numbering about 1 .13 billion. So, we must conclude that there' ate Christian faith into a faithfully they wandered in die wilderness, ' devout observance of the celebraYou'd have to have a certain roughly about four billion people tion of His birth that we call immeasurable depth of faith and on this planet who do not celebrate Christmas day. courage to follow anyone under Christmas. Well, maybe some of The word Christmas is derived those conditions for that long. Not them do, but probably for different from die first observance of what only that, but he parted the Red Sea reasons than we Christians do. And was officially, in early days, Christ so they could walk through and you have to wonder how many Mass or a meeting (evolved definiescape the Egyptians. He capped all Christians are celebrating while tively and primarily by those of die his miracles when he came down thinking first about the Saviour and Catholic faith to describe a large from the mountain with the tablets about His astoundingly unselfish Ten gift to humankind, and secondly , the quantity of people in attendance) containing We sat and listened as die symfor the purpose of worshipping Commandments. And great must about what gifts they are about to phony played Tchaikovskys God, The Eternal Father and His have been his fury and his counte- receive for themselves. Nutcracker Suite. The Sugar Plum Sometimes, Christmas decisions Fairies danced Son, The Lord, Jesus Christ.- It nance when, upon returning to his ' magically in my rapidly gained favor as a single followers, he rebuked and terrified , are like most things we have td head and as I closed my eyes I diem as he condemned their idolaward - Christmas - becoming soliddecide, they're a matter of con- - could see the toy soldiers marching science. Thought for die day: ...a ly accepted as the day of birth for try and wickedness. in my mind. the Saviour of Mankind, and has Remember, he was good conscience is a continual We hummed quietly to the famiBenjamin Franklin (since 440 AD) been celebrated by with God for forty days, as he met Christmas. liar strains of Jingle Bells and all Christian faiths on the same and talked face to face with the Joy to the World. The audience listened quietly as the choir sang Away in a Manager, and we all stood in silent reverence as they sang the Hallelujah Chorus. BY PAMELA ROBBINS you never know how your feelings or thoughts relating Bee Editor to a subject just might be what a persoa is looking for. Your determination to succeed in life could assist By the time you read this, others along theif way. By watching your example in ' Christmas will probably be over overcoming life's trials and tests, you may be a beacon. for yet another year, and die time of light to somdbne when they inost need it. . , . will descend for making those A smile given to someone with a frown on their wonderful new years resolutions. face, will usually transform them. Even when we are Personally, I gave up doing so, feeling a little down and out, there is just something several years ago. I just try to make improvements in about having someone smile at us that seems to make my life that will allow me to see visible changes at die world just a little bit brighter. ever years end. I also just try to simply survive-bein- g dure seems to be concern in todays world Although so grateful that I don't have a crystal ball letting me when two people hug one another, being given a hug know what is going to take place. PAMELA ROBBINS that I gives me some needed positive Bee Editor the best make most of us can Perhaps improvunent can go on and that the world is OK. of it would be to simply give away a few things-thin- k According to the Summit is nothing I love getting and giving hugs-theSheriffs Office, the body as cleaning out a closet County warmer than having a grandchild run up, jump into of a 46 year old male Pinebrook Give away the feelings of resentment we might have arms and give you a big squeeze. (Well, having resident was found inside sport toward someone who has hurt us badly. This hasn't your grown up sons give ya a hug runs a close second.) been for but admit a I utility vehicle at the top to canyon must me, big always problem There are just so many things to give away. All we Drive. The body was discovered that to get rid of bad feelings is not an easy task, espeneed to do it just give a little thought to the process and on Tuesday, December 22, 1998 wound and the isn't healed like if an cially open sore, die answers are there-rigin front of our faces. by a family member. keeps hurting. This is me I need to work on. We just need to repeat Today is die beginning of Cause of death at present is So Give away feelings of envy. dray, maybe you are the rest of my life1. 1 don't know of many people who listed as an suspected suicide by not model thin, think of it as making the thin people want to be known as a grouchy person. Most of us look good. Your house isn't as big or fancy as you would asphyxiation with an investigalike to be remembered for little acts of kindness tion continuing. The mans body would like? At least you aren't out on die streets, and shown, love of family, friends and strangers, love of was taken to the Salt Lake medwith the cold temperatures this is a real blessing. You life and respect for others. ical examiners office. Name has dothes-adon't have a closet full of t least you aren't As a new year begins-l- et us all try to show not been released pending family some around and for could of that naked, us,' standing Respect and love for others we know. notification. be a real turn off. It doesn't take much for a phone call or letter Give away feelings of malice-n- ot many are really To let someone know we hope they feel better. better than the next person. Remember, respect is A trip to the store, a smile or a hug earned and not given away lightly. Bitching or comGetting down on our knees to look, with kids, at a v plaining about someone rarely brings about wanted bug. " I' .. ' ' results. our love by our kind works and deeds Showing On the up side- - give away your wisdom-- al though It just what this old world of ours really needs. we might feel we really dont have much knowledge. . Happy Holidays to all. See y a next time. Christians both, however, started their day at sunset, and consequently, "Christmas Eve - meaning the first part of Christmas Day - only later became known as the day before Christmas. It is somewhat of an amazingly . -- one-on-o- ne . Pams Place Just Stuff by Jan We all joined in as the orchestra played old favorites of Deck the Halls and O Little Town of Bethlehem. We didnt sound like the Tabernacle Choir. We didnt sound like much of a choir at all. Just a group of people lifting our voice in celebration of the season. But we werent bad, either! At the end of the concert, the maestro, in his festive cummerbund and black tails, asked the audience to sing Silent Night, but he. requested that only the children sing Body Found In The Pinebrook Kamas County Commission Say No Continued from page 1A answers and realize you (the board) are in a position where you have to vote your conscience and represent your constituents. Chairman Schifferli told the projects representatives that the board has took note of the number of hours spent as well as the design concept of the project This is what has made our decision so difficult-yoteams have presented a ' good looking, well thought out plan, it just isnt exactly what we were thinking of when we thought about a town center. We thought in smaller terms. There is no doubt that County residents are heard them speak out against growth-wev- e many times concerning this stated Schifferli. They would be willing to go along with smaller planned development that would be a positive addition to the County, but we have to be care-fiil-struggle with their needs against those of die developers, we need to set a vision for die future. , You have done a very nice job-no- t everyone, does that. We just need to figure out what is needed in order to be consistent with die rules, while we are also trying to figure diem out. We believe we are working toward this end and are making some positive moves. Earlier in the day die commission board invited Doug Dotson, community planner into .the office to talk with him about development for the future. Dotson commented that whatever die board wants, you need to talk with the devel ur opers, so that they know which direction they need to move toward." It is hard to make determinations when it is not known exactly where to go. H To 336-550- -- - r-- .. . 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Display Classified- s- At the end of their time together, it was willing to work with everyone involved, but agreed upon by the board that 1. multi family have been thrown a curve ball by a pitcher never product is ok. 2.36 affordable housing units seen before, we will just have to wait to see what within a planned development. 3.66 market rate happens next. sale homes next to a park. 4. There needs to be revenue generation of $160,000.00 plus from C EdiTOR To commercial. 5. Overall units. (100 site plan-20- 0 The Summit County Bet wdcoqief Letters To The Editor on any rental complex or sale subject They must adhere to the following.guidelines: They must by owner) and 100 for be received to the Coalville Office, P.O, Box 7, Coalville, UT sale units for multi fam84017 or the Kamas Office, P.O. Box 225, Kamas, UT 8403 6 no later than Monday noon to be considered for that week's issue of ily dwelling. Commissioner the paper coming out on Friday, J. ' yV . Schifferli told die devel( The letters must be hand signed with full hddress and teleopers that they would phone number of the person writing the letter: No letter will be be welcome to come published under an assumed name. Name may be withheld on re' back before the board quest at the discretion of the managing editor or publisher of The and planning commisSummit County Bee. They must not contain Jibelous or slandering sion with any other material. Writers are limited to one letter in two weeks. Preference wifi be given to short, typewritten (double spaced) plans they should come up with. Boyer and letters permitting the use of thb writer's name. Ail letters subject BRE have done a great to condensation if they are too long for the space available. No job-- a building designed politics endorsement tetters will be published as Letters To The v. i"- by the commission Editor. - . would be scary. It is V The views expressed In guest editorials or Letters To The Editor hard to judge on paper, do not necessarily reflect the Opinion of the editors or publisher v but we can see diis is a or express tie viewpoint of this newspaper. Utters Christmas. Sharon Parr June Muir Leon Shnister.. Nancy L Davis. Melanie Townley Karolyn Christine Caldwell Kristine Hummer. LaRee Pedro Subscribe the Summit County See - my heart. Have a very merry f Ry . . Christmas. As the children finished and the adults joined in, a tear slipped from my eye and Christmas came alive in 1 P.O. Box 7 Coalville, UT 840lV at The Tack Shed 85 S. Main, Kam is, UT 84036 ..PuMUkT Rny Drop-of- BirtiarH M Susan F. Paul Mrf re . orchestra played the first beautiful bars of that familiar card. Then like a hundred angels, the voice of the children, soft, sweet and simple filled die hall with the true spirit of 17 South Main Area ht the first verse. 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