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About The Clackamas print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1989-2019 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 2000)
A&E Christmas is a spirit, not a TI he CL ac I camas P rint MAGGIE JIRASEK Feature Co-Editor Worried people, frantically trying to hold on to as many shopping bags as their hands can grasp, their faces revealing mixed feelings of frustration and satisfaction at once, are trying to make their way through a crowd of people while bumping into fellow shoppers who are equally loaded down. It’s a common sight this time of year. Christmas is coming and everyone is trying to get ready for the holidays with one thought in mind: buy as many presents as you can carry with out getting in trouble, and ’ money as you spend ’ as much can fit in your wallet. Shopping centers are filled with parents buying the most expensive computer games for their kids, men trying to find that one particular perfume that was imported from France and costs a fortune, women look ing for that desired toolbox for their husbands and older citi zens getting that $ 100 scratch ing post for their cat. But is that what Christmas is really about? Buying expensive gifts and spending money on things we don’t necessarily need? Originally, Christmas, a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, was an event for which family and . . . their .. • homes, friends decorated gathered around a tree, ex changed little gifts to show their gratitude and just enjoyed the company of their loved ones. Today, in a society in which materialism has become an im portant aspect of our being, we tend to forget that it is not the presents, not the money spent and not the long wish list chil dren like to give to their par ents that makes-up Christmas. It is a time when we should be nice and kind to other people, spend more time with our family and friends and just not worry about whether it is more important to ask for a DVD player or a TV for Christmas. ________L WEdNEsdAy, D ecemòer 6, 2000 MIKE POLLOCK / Clackamas Print Decorated and musical Pioneer Place in downtown Portland bustles with holiday shoppers last Saturday What are you doing this holiday break? L Jennifer Bieker Jamie Christensen Alvaro Molina Chris Tysinger Mike Smith “I’m working and getting prepared for the next term, and having lots of fun while I’m on break.” “I have no idea. I have no idea at all. I just do whatever happens.” “I’m a working man, I need the money. My family’s coming (from) Chile. They’re coming for Christmas." “I’m going to be going back to California. Spend time with my mom.” “A lot of sleep. That’s about it.” Set your goals high. We'll help get you there. Sometimes reaching your goals seems like an impossible task. In the Air Force you'll get the tools you need to reach any goal you set. We’ll help get you there by: • providing education opportunities with tuition assistance • establishing leadership skills for a promising future • preparing you for a career in life James Black Nichole Mabe “I will be doing a lot of work (remodeling)for my family. And I will be hoping to get through with this term of school, completing sat isfactorily all my classes.” “I’ll be hanging out with Dave, ...I’ll visit all my friends... Just partying a lot. Just kinda getting everything out of me before next term.” You can earn up to $12,000 enlistment bonus, if you qualify. So, if you're between the ages of 17-27 - call 1-800-423-USAF a to request additional information, or visit a our website at www.airforce.com U.S. AIR FORCE YOUR FUTURE H NOT IN... '■'■■■■= KUT FOOR Scholarships available now for CCC's Microelectronics Program With a two year degree, you can make up to $40,000 starting salary That's a lot of chips. Enroll now!! Call the Microelectronics Program at 503-657-6958, ext. 2335, or talk to your counselor today. s ” k ClACKAMAf COMMUNITY COLLEGE
