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Show 21 . 2001 Page Six - The Eureka Reporter - December $to :saETMoiE61iMlle dollar DIVORCE Uncontested BANKRUPTCY plus faing fee Chapter 7 If fl Bonnie and Clydes 1934 You can tell the age of a mountain goat by the number of sedan was sold at an auction for $173,000 in 1973. rings on its curved black horns. 1111 l eTnVe THE WORLD EVERY KINO OF HOME FURNISHING AVAILABLE FROM AROUND To Our Loyal Cuatoman. Thank Your For 30 WbndatfulYaars SOFA FACTORY 2900 S. 300 W. - SLC 4674 S. HOLLADAY BLVD 801-486-66- 86 801-277-63- 27 Cult today for a hwr!S!!S free quote! CaUSM-SIMlO- T and ask for Craig Allmi. bill Emptajier Soiatkuu by Dr. John Nield When I first started my college education, I was married with one child. We lived in a very humble but affordable house. We painted, cleaned, did repairs and yard work as part of the rent. I would do early morning janitorial work then rush to classes and study late at night. It was a struggle both financially and emotionally. During the week of mid semester exams the plumbing went out in our residence. A contractor attached a condemnation order on the house. The college squeeze was so stressful we decided I needed to remain another week in the house and continue doing my part time janitorial work. Because of sanitation issues, we concluded, my spouse and son would go stay a week with her parents. It was four days until payday. I came home from work Saturday morning and opened the refrigerator. There was nothing by a half cube of slightly wrapiped butter and one celery stock. The 'celery was rubbery, one end turning black with reeking rot. It was, at that moment I felt guilt. I' was , hungry, with nothing to eat and a feeling of guilt for not providing for my family. I was Jhe '"bread winner" yet circumstances had us apart. I was also, facing the search for a new home and ,all that that would entail. I started contemplating dropping out of school. I forced myself to study that day and late into the night. I decided to get at least four hours sleep before leaving to do my janitorial cleaning. I was glad the morning was a Sunday. When I got in our V.W. Bug, fastened to the steering wheel was a $10 bill. "Who could have given that to us?" I thought. With tears filling my eyes I realized I could now buy some bread to go with and continue until payday. While I was sitting in our church meeting, I wondered if the "Good Samaritan" was the head of our congregation? I concluded no, because he had never been to our home. Was it the Sunday School teacher? I presumed not, since she had never been to our home. As I sat in the various meetings and participated in the activities I smiled at everyone. I monitored peoples faces. I maintained eye contact to see if there was a recognition to my inquisitive smile. I was in awe all day and into the next week. I was so appreciative; I treated everyone as if they were an icon and my salvation. This incident took place in 1963, long before the phrase "Random Acts of Kindness and Senseless Beauty." It was this event and others like it that motivated me to promise myself to be an encouraging person. I have found delight in doing something that would make people remark: "Thank you, that made my day." the-butte- t'i, ; v . ...AND BERRtfBEST WISHES FROM ALL OF US We thank you for your kind patronage. Carpenter s Station Myron & Paulette Carpenter r (rp Health Benefits far Hit Entire Family $70r "FLAT RATE yf. -- IHibl L. GUARANTEED OR ACCEPTANCE N0T1-- N0 INCREASE! SnCILMCOWnMDOCIOMilM. Cal 1- -1 , 739 -8- 88-369-1 L Stuffed With Very Best Wishes Yere sending this $ cute Hide bear to sav; Beary best wishes for a great-hoIiday- filled with admiration and gratitude loo... To have such good biends and neighbors Like each one of you! Yete - West Juab Ambulance He Knows Ww especially to us! Best wishes and many thanks for ysur friendship and continued support. Rons Service Ron & Gertie Ann Bray |