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Show f aae fpuuon November 5 1999 The Summit County Bee Page A2 Tell Me About It The "iTis" FAivtiLv AROUND HERE NOTHIN' CAPTURES FOLKS' INTEREST MORE THAN by Leon Slmlster There's Burs, Neur, Hepat, Myel, Conjunctiv, and a whole slew of unpopular oth- ers in the Hitisn family - some of which I've never met But I know one thing; Arthur (read arthr) is the worst one out of the bunch. His influence is overriding and gives you fits. Unpredictable and as welcome as property taxes, he pops in anytime and always overstays. You meet lots of little surprises (similar to arthr) as you enter the aging process. And Im not certain at exactly what age you have to be to start entry, but it seems to happen fairly overnight. One morning you awaken a little less enthused about the old job, and of course the body of steel you've been so proud of for so long takes a little longer to respond than you expected. So you sorta store that little byte of info in the one place you know you can always find things; the always dependable memory bank. It's forever been a good filing system, but lately...it seems to be tougher locating the heading under which you stored that item. From that first glimmer of uh-omush- rooms, and things you used to do easily, take longer, seem less satisfying, and definitely tiring - which your partner heshe looks great Write that letter you've been putting off. Straighten up, walk tall. Read to your grandkids at bedtime ...or anytime, for that matter. Put some feeling in it. Leave a cold soft for your garbage coldrink six-palectors. Park in one space only. Send the two bucks for a homeless person's Thanksgiving meal. Say you're sorry, and mean it Work on a clean vocabulary. Surprise her, clean up the kitchen. Be polite to someone rude. Say Good morning like you believed it was. Be the earner of good news only. Issue compliments at every opportunity. Be quiet in places you're supposed ck great things that you just plain missed. There's family things renewing old acquaintances, always precious grandchildren time, music, ait. and other hobbies. One of especial value, to me, is reading. And I've read some such marvelous, but short, thoughts or messages which bring great pleasure and contain wisdom, as well. One thing I've never particularly been in favor of is a list of rules to live by. They seem so confining. But there are exceptions, and so here goes me. In breaking my own rules, maybe there'll be some of is another signal you ignored before. Tough jobs, physical things, like sports and hobbies and other activities requiring high levels of energy don't have that strong, magnetic attraction any more. It isn't that you don't do these tasks. You roll your eyes. Tell each son they're your favorite. Tell your daughters the same. Use the words I love you more than a couple of times daily. Pull some one up with your helping hand. Do something kind. kills. Cut your calories. Admit the referee's are right once in awhile. Cheer for the opposition. Itll divert their attention and maybe confuse 'em. Be patient with the youth, you were there once. Don't make short stories into long ones. Don't tell of examples, be one. Say "please" and thank you." Be optimistic, life's more fun if you are. Enjoying life depends on your perspective. Above all, be careful, because some of these things I'm passing on to you may be contagious, and we wouldn't want that to happen, would we? Thought for the day: "All is perspective. To a worm, digging in the ground is more relaxing than going fishing. Gyde Abel Closing at 6 and Yes! I had better huny. So, off I went and voted-ju- st times in the in time, no less. Made me feel betpast. I have ter for exercising my right that so written my many people in the world cannot r to Several column da voters to get out and vote and make your opin- of incumbents didn't retain their seats on the city council spots. Guess people just wanted a change really wanted to win badly was defeated in the Primarys. Friends of the person hadn't voted because they were so sure that the person would be in hands down. The person lost by only 3 votes. In yet another defeat", there was only one vote difference. I have to admit that I almost never made it to the voting poles this year. Leaving for work rather early I just figured "I will vote later. All day, I watched people coming and going into the City Hall in Coalville and thought I better get my voting done." Later in the day, I drove to Morgan and as I was returning to put some more time in at the paper, I drove past Henefer, thinking I still have time. Getting busy, I looked at the clock and noticed it was after 7. Calling JoAnn at the court house, she told me that yes! the polls would be Several of the elections were a bit of a surprise to me, as a number in their local governmental entities. Well, enough of that scene. Moving right along, have you noticed the beautiful sunrises that we have been blessed to view lately? Some of them have been simply incredible. I mean, it looks as if the sky is on fire. I have taken some very neat shots of them to put in my book. (this is something which my family thinks will never happen, and they are probably right). However, I do have the photos. The Halloween season is a special time around our home, because our oldest son. Russell, was born on October 30th. I remember telling the doctors and nurses to hurry things along, cause I didn't want a Halloween baby. He obliged in his journey, and arrived at 10:20 p.m.-wha good boy. Think that was at the last time he listened to his mother. Just Kidding!!! It is so hard e to believe that he is 31 years indeed travels fast. Russ really helps our family a lot and I love Him very much. He has withstood some trials in his life and turned out to be a responsible and giving person. LOVE YA BABE!!!! As a mother, it is difficult to image having children the ages that Letters old-tim- 3 WEATHER PERMffTIWg Don't fret the no's." Find humor in life's trials. Lighten up, stress Pam s PIace ion known. I used to believe, years ago, that my vote wouldn't make a difference. Since covering several election processes, I have really changed my mind on this topic, as one vote really can make a difference. In one election that really hit me, I watched as a person who NOTHIN' BUT TH' WEATHER to be quiet in. Give up most demands. Try politely asking. enjoy: Set your personal thermostat on pleasant." Smile. Be genuine Think things through. Help someone figure out a solution instead of telling them what to da Encourage someone who needs it. Have patience. Take time to explain clearly. Don't snore in church. Or POLITICS. inspirational to someone. Surprise someone with your respect. Tell these favorites of mine you'll h, what now?," it kinda anonymously. Read something do, but it just takes longer. And that's O.K., because there doesn't seem to be the urgency to lather up a sweat over it like there used to. That's probably the best part of the whole getting older complex. Theres some good things, too, though - lots V lots of 'em. For example, the new (limited) ceiling of speed you've acquired enhances your ability to appreciate all the things youve previously whizzed by due to your efforts towards getting everything done immediate-ly.Jik- e, right now And you savor things more. There's more time to enjoy some of the simple, but really mine are. I mean, where did their childhoods go to so fast? Yesterday, I was running around chasing them, trying to get bath times over and put them to bed so I could have some peaceful moments, and now I am doing that (occasionally) with grandchildren (who are the joy of my life.) As I watch young mothers with their little ones, I want to tell them to enjoy the moment, because although they think they will never rest again, there will come a moment when their children become teenagers and the fun really begins. Blink your eyes! and you are witnessing your children leaving home, getting married, moving on with their own lives and you wonder? when did they grow up? Moms and Dads need to treasure the little moments that will some day be the important ones Halloween is also the Birthday of my cousin, Judy, with whom many memories exist in my mind. Growing up together, we really had some fun times. Happy Birthday cousin...... My nephew, Wes, has a Halloween Birthday as well. We have enjoyed having a great relationship and he is a very special person in my life. Happy Birthday (late) WES....Yes, I am working on that project so we can enjoy a day together soon, I hope. Well, enough for now. See ya next time....Make it a great week, share your happiness with others. Quote The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain Dolly Parton (country and western singer.) To Hie EdiiOR Policy The Summit County Bee welcomes Letters To The Editor on any subject. They must adhere to the following guidelines: They must be received to the Coalville Office, P.O. Box 7, Coalville, UT 84017 or the Kamas Office, P.O. Box 225, Kamas, UT 84036, no later than Monday noon to be considered for that week's Issue of the paper coming out on Friday. The letters must be hand signed with full address and telephone number of the person writing the letter. No letter will be published under an assumed name. 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Call Jan Rowley at 783-65- 34 Book of The Week Fear Nothing By: Fear Nothing has to be one of my all time favorite suspense novels. I have not read a better one. Dean Koontz outdid himself with this book. Fear Nothing was the first Id read of Koontz. Afterwards I tried several of his previous novels and was disappointed. They did not make a connection with me like this one did. The difference being Fear Nothing, although not lacking in any way, shape, or form for suspense, is fun to read. There is a depth of humor, often in the form of sarcasm, that I just couldn't get enough of. In addition, Koontz's main character, Christopher Snow, and his dog, Orson have a delightful relationship. Koontz must have a dog, there is no other way to explain the deep connection he creates with man's best friend Christopher Snow lives in darkness, not by choice, but our of necessity. He has a rare, often fatal, genetic disease that makes him extremely sensitive to light. While most people are sleeping, Christopher is living in the dark of night It's safer for him. Dean Koontz Sitting at the edge of his father's bed. Christopher listens intently to his dads final words. "Fear Nothing, his father tells him. At the time, Chris doesn't understand why those would be his father's last words to him. However, within hours of his father's death he begins to see just how much there is to fear. In fact, he discovers considerable things to fear, including, murder, arson, and .... monkeys. These are no ordinary monkeys, as you will discover. They are monkeys mixed with science, a fearsome combination. Fortunately, Christopher has his fearless fourlegged companion. Orson and 2 very colorful friends, Sasha and Bobby. They will help him uncover the frightening truth, and then conquer it. The answers, and the ultra-intensearch for them will keep your pulse racing for 400 pages of unbelievable suspense. Combine this with a twist of satire and big dose of humor, and you'll find Koontz has an unbeatable combination. se SAviisiq TilME By Jan Remit y Time is money. Actually, time is not money, and money can not buy time. However, with the help of the U.S. government time changes everything, twice a year. Twice a year we set our clocks forward or back one hour to save time, or more specifically day time. In 1966 Congress decided to take time into their hands, establishing The Uniform Time Act of 1966, which officially created Daylight Saving Time. Prior to this creation. Daylight Saving Time had been tinkered with on and off from 1943 to 1966. It was used during World Wars I and II to create more daylight hours and save energy. Benjamin Franklin was the first to find time to suggest that time could fly. (or was that the Wright Brothers?) Franklin first aired the idea of changing time to provide more daylight hours in 1784. It has been a long time coming but nevertheless since 1966 we have been Spring-in- g forward and Fall-in- g back on a regular basis. In April we move our clocks forward, and in October we change them back. Early Sunday morning, we fell. (Only this time we can get uj just later) Sad, but true, Daylight Saving Time (DST) ended this week. What does this mean for the common man, woman, and child? It means that if you have to ask what this means there is a have arrived chance an about for hour good you early everything (unless you were in Arizona) since Sunday. It also means that for the next few days you can use the time change creatively to get your children in bed early. Here's what I do Look sweetie, it's dark outside. Time for bed. Who cares if it's actualbeit intentional act of deception, ally only 6:30, this creates an extra hour of qu rt time for mom. Being on time, possibly even early for the next week is an extremely attractive perk of turning back the clock. The end of daylight saving time creates the illusion of having more time. So, starting your day feels easier because although your clock may say seven, your body still feels eight. (Pay close attention this one gets a little tricky) Today's 7:00 a.m. is last week's 8:00 a.m. and while last week at this time it was 6 a.m., today it is only 3 a.m., or is that 7 a.m.. Just a minute while I look at a well-meanin- g, well-deserv- ed dock.... Here's the deal ... Fall back means turn your clocks back one hour. So, if you haven't yet done this, now would be a good time to do so. It's also a good idea to check the batteries in your smoke detector. Anyway, all this forward and backward stuff does nothing but confuse and irritate most of us. Unlike Congress we know you can't save time like you can money. (Then again. I'm not sure they know you can save money.) It would be (as one large purple dinosaur would say) if we really could save time! Save it, store it in a safe place, let it accumulate (with interest), and then withdraw it to create an extra day, hour, or minute, when you really need it the most. One of lifes bitter ironies is that although there are an overwhelmno time. ing number of timesaving devices available, there is still Where does time go? "super-dee-doope- r" POOR |