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Show JST ft .' Page A2 Tell The Summit County Bee Me About It 1999? Lets Start Over I sometimes wish I hid done better in the field of science, particu- larly physics, time travel, or whatever it takes to back up to about a year or so before Christinas (past) and put a slight, temporary hold" on 1999 for a few more months or so. Maybe at least until about 2001 or 02. If the past ten days (and the few previous months) are meant to be this barometer for 1999, then this year promises to be as much fun as a lengthy visit from all the in laws. Things seem to be crumbling into disarray. The NBA lockout has ruined the basketball season. Dee Dee isnt running for mayor, the Olympics scandal has smelled up the neighborhood; and Tom Welch didnt know anything about it (heh! heh!). Hes innocent, but it still cost him his consultant fee. SLOC Vice President in charge of games, Dave Johnson (fired), may be recruited by Ron McBride, U. of U. coach, as their new field goal kicker, after viewing Fox News TV camera man almost clearing Johnsons chain-lin- k fence on the receiving foot end of Johnsons well-placbut unwanted during a sought-afte- r, interview at the Johnson property Monday. And this is just a fraction of the tumult occurring during the past few months. Even foreign countries are concerned about our nations problems. ed Very much so, in fact, about President Clintons job security. More so even than the Democrats. It seems as if every time a politician in America mentions impeachment or removal from office, a foreign country gets Clintons popularity soars, Lany Flynnt comes up with another cruise-mis-site- d, million bucks and another Speaker of the House resigns. Even Saddam is confused about American politics: the President commits perjury, so the speaker of the House resigns. Clinton feigns penance to a group of selected religious leaders, and one of his Hollywood cronies, Alex Baldwin, states on national TV, ...we oughta kill Henry Hydes wife and children. Maybe the Prez will leave S legacy - one of hateful, vitriolic devisiveness. Hey, and what about Iraq? What shape are we in there? Is it really war? I mean, all the warlike conditions are there. Were shooting at them and theyre shooting at our airplanes. They have a missile program, too, you know. Our aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf could be the next thing shot at Iraq is under sanction (kinds like an embargo). Our two countries exchange espionage tactics with each other. We have been hunting for their weapons factories, enforcing no-fl- y territories, and resultantly, have been expelled from their turf. They may have been involved in the bombings of our embassies (even if indirectly, but certainly in harmony with their Muslim brothers). From these happenings, it appears like war. So who declared war? Isnt that supposed to be an act of congress? Can the President engage in war-lik- e activities without an act of congress declaring it so? Too bad we cant restart the year again (and maybe last year, too. were asking). I read somewhere that, Time is a river. It while flows on and never stops." One of the laws of physics - or some other science, perhaps. And no one has ever figured out a way to dam it ofilong enough to make the necessary repairs. Ilmmm. Maybe a short pause like that would do us all good I could proband ably locate that book I half-rea- d cant remember where I put. I might even find my brand-nejumper cables, and some of my hand-too- ls (that I blamed some, relatives for not returning, but they're probably right there where I left em, wherever right there is). Anyway, at least I know what is is. It could be that I might find liat extra setpf car keys somebody keeps misplacing. And my pills? Sometimes I take em - sometimes I dont. Sometimes I take em twice, think w I'm chemically overloaded, and then worry about whether Im gonna explode or melt down. Whatever happens, it could be greatly altered, and maybe generously improved, if I could just set so we could the old time-frarewind make the necessary corrections, then replay it every so often. Until that happens, though, its probably safe to say that a little more thought put into plans and decisions would be a better course to follow and much easier to implement Mistakes are usually always difficult and sometimes nigh impossible to correct Thought for the day Even Time, the father of all, cannot undo what has been done, 1 whether right or wrong. Just Stuff by Jon Attitude makes a world of difference. There tends to be a Pindar (518-53- 8 B.C.) Greek prophecy, to some extent If you poet get up and think its going to be a terrible, horrible, no good day, chances are it will be. And, even on the most horrendous of days, if you maintain a positive attitude and try to look on the bright side, chances ments. What of his future? Who place around us, but sometimes it is are it wont be as bad as h could be. knows, perhaps if he reads this, he like looking for a needle in a There are some people who haystack. may eventually give me a call seem to be up, always always The Ginton Scandal, in which Personally I like to cover the seem to find the best in any situathe President of the United States positive events taking place tarthet tion! They find the silver lining m decided to use his best judgement" County, although there are the sualf the otherwise cloudy day. When life and not appologize to the American number of citycounty issues that ji gives them lemons, they make People who voted for him and gave sometimes add a touch of contro-- lemonade. him their support, backfired on him, versy to the day. I look at the actor Christopher and put the Country in a state of Ibis week, I received a couple of Reeves. A horse riding accident left turmoil. interesting letters. One was asking him paralyzed from the neck down, WHY? I chose not to write about Neighbors with differing opinstruck down in the prime of his ions on the matter were soon argucertain issues and one was a thank career. Superman stuck in a wheel ing, youth received unsolicited you note. So, okay, for a moment I chair. But he hasnfvanished into information concerning the perdecided to adress the WHY for the He hasnt wallowed in sonal life of the President, and person, and now I want to express obscurity. self-pitHes taken his situation people in general became disap- my gratitude to the person who took and become an example of optimism pointed in the amount of money a moment from his very busy life to and hope, focusing his efforts on tell me Thanks for what he medical advances for being spent What happened next? bombs termed a "good job. It really meant and has continued his spinal injuries acting career. were dropped overseas taking away a lot to me, so, Thanks, Mr. G. The likelihood of him ever walking We are all put into positions the attention from the bombs ' are slim, and yet to listen to him. on which the American require us to make decisions, being dropped His, rtf course, is an extreme people here. Only time will tell some of them are pretty hard. I have example. There are others who what will happen. decided that all a person can do is demonstrate a sort of quiet opti1 The Olympic Scandal has cerdo their best and to heck with those mism. I was chatting on the phone tainly cast a dark shadow over the who judge us. After all, we are our the other day with my mom and she scheduled events, which were own worse critics. hailed by those involved as a Thought for the week: Let us not be satisfied with just grand event" for the State of Utah. ' 4 With each day, more and more giving money.. Money is not news is forthcoming to assault our enough, money can be got. but they ears about the Olympic board memneed your hearts to love them. So, ... . bers. Did they Know what was spread your love everywhere you ' going on? Did they care? go; first of all in your own home. ' With all the things going on Give love to your children, to your Letters To The EdlTOR around us, I feel it is important to wife or husband, to a next-doThe Summit County Bee welfind avenues in which we can find neighbor. Mother Teresa. comes Letters To The Editor on any some true happiness. There are a Make it a great week...See Ya subject They must adhere to the large number of good things taking Next Time....... following guidelines: They must be received to the Coalville Office, Ive seen guys that look like Wee Herman. tJO. Box 7, Coalville, UT 84017 or I used to look around the weight theyve never lifted a weight in their Kamas Office, P.O. Box 225, the life, and others that look like thats all room and see how much stronger othUT 84036, no later than Kamas, they've done. Ive seen girls that ers were or how much better they Monday noon to be considered for belong on Baywatch, and others looked. Now, I dont see that. I only that week's Issue of the paper see what guns Im making, or how thaL.weQ.. don't. coming out on Friday. But you know what all these difI'm improving. The letters must be hand signed ferent people have in common? At the same time, I dont look with full address and telephone number of the person writing the Theyre at the gym. They're trying to down on those lifting less than me. make themselves better by improving Nope. Not me. Instead, I look at othletter. No letter wiO be published under an assumed name. Name their health. You have to respect that ers and say, Hey, that's cool. That may be withheld on request at the Back in high school and even in girl over their isnt fit, but she's trying discretion of the managing editor college, I remember guys and gals to be. or Now that's respectable. or publisher of The Summit County That guy over their is struggling with poking fun at me for lifting weights. Bee.- They must not contain A number of acquaintances and so those weights to improve his life. libelouS or slandering material. called friends would say things like, So heres to you, oh would-b-e fitWriters are limited to one letter In What? Why would you want to go ness buffi. Heres to you for not two weeks. to the gym? or You're so skinny. accepting others negativity abdut Preference will be given to You better start lifting harder. you're new routines, sticking with it, short typewritten (double spaced) and giving yourself the opportunity, to WeU, what they didn't know was letters permitting the use of the that going to the rec center made me writer's name. All letters subject to look better, feel belter, and live better. jwndensatlon if they are too long feel better mentally and physically. for the space available. No politics Not only did the workouts help with endorsement Jetton will be pubstress and make daily routines easier, lished as .Letters To The Editor. REMEMBER TO PICK it also helped me see myself in a betThe vidws expressed In guest UP TOUR PICTURES. ter, more positive light. editorials or Letters To The Editor Not only that, but cmon, I may AT THE SUMMIT necessarily reflect the opin- not be Arnold Schwarzenegger, or jfonot the editors or C0UHTY BEE OFFICE publisher, or even David HasaeUioff for that matexpress the viewpoint of this THE AND TACK . ter, but Fd rather be a 150 pound Fee SHED;'. Wee Hetman than a 130 pound Fee Pams Place For those beginning to feel as if the world will end soon, because of all the events ' taking place, just remember the old saying Dont Worry, Be Happy. Recently in the news, we have had our sensitive sides inundated by so many devastating items that it is hard to remember to take the time to be happy. When Speaker of the House, Mel Brown, was charged recently with a number of facts relating not only to his job, but his personal life as well, my first thought was what next. Because I have known the man for a number of years, not to mention the family, I was disheartened by the charges and followed the story closely in the regional newspapers. Making a few calls to Mr Brown, which were not returned I found myself in a position of asking myself do I write anything on the issue or dont I. Because I did not have in my possession, accurate facts for myself I chose not to write anything. That was a personal choice and one made quite easily due to the fact that there was enough on the news and in the "bigger newspapers. The charges were gone over by a committee and dropped, with Brown making restitution pay If I Could Teach the World by James W. Powell Respect for the Fitness Hounds Ive been hitting the local gym for a little over a month now, trying my best to get back to my ol college form. During that time. Ive seen a wide variety of people in the weight room or on the cardio machines. Thin ones, big ones, short ones, tall ones. gave an excellent example. I dont know Telia Ive never had the opportunity to meet her, but perhaps part of her secret for living so long and remaining in such good health and spirit is her quiet optimism. At 100 years, not only is she confident enough about begin around for awhile that shes taking the paper for three more years, shes still interested enough in the com Subscribe to the Summit County ,'&ee or the paper! Happy birthday Telia, and thanks for being an example of quiet optimism! May we all take a leaf from your book! TW aagg . y. munity to do so. I hope that if 1 live to be 100 that Ill still be able to read P.O. Box 7 Coalville, UT 84017 at The Tack Shed 85 S. Main, Kamas, UT 84036 17 South Main Kamas Drop-of- 336-550- 1 f ..... Richard M. Buys - Publisher Susan F. Buys............................................................. General Manager Paul McFee............................................................... Laurie Wynn. .Managing Editor Pamela Robbins. .Editor . 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