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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-12-07, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017. Food bank donation Hullett Central Public School showed its giving side recently when students brought in specific food items to earn some special bonuses at the school. Last Thursday, for example, to take part in wacky hair and hat day, students had to bring in specific food items for the food bank. The final haul was taken to Wingham on Monday. Above, with the collection of food brought in, are, back row from left: Hunter Thompson, Jacob Josling, Kaleb Martin, Kaden Huether, Colby Dale, Ryan Cowan, Caitlyn Bauer, Tyler Boven and Kaley Kuntz. Middle row: Elizabeth Miller, Cole Mason, Molly Bolinger, Brett Caldwell, Rodney Ansley, Alli Lammerant, Sophia Yundt, Donny Miller, Kyrah Haak and Reese deBoer. Front row: Tysen Greidanus, Warren Greidanus, MacKenzie Shannon and Lily Proctor. (Denny Scott photo) UCW encourages sharing cheer Ladies of Londesborough United Church gathered in the Sunday school room on Nov. 20 for their annual Christmas potluck. Also present were ladies from the community, the Londesborough Fellowship Bible Chapel and Knox United in Auburn and Reverends Terry and Mary Fletcher. The room was cheerily decorated to set the mood for the evening. Following a bountiful meal, Barb Bosman led a Christmas singalong. Then Bev Riley, president of the Londesborough UCW beginning in January, and Barb Bosman conducted the presenting of UCW Life Memberships and pins to Helen Lobb, Brenda Konarski and Joan Howatt for their efforts on behalf of the group over the years. The ladies presenting the meditation that evening recognized that people love having a cup of cheer poured for them. So dressed in their Christmas aprons they served every one a cup of tea with a bright Christmas napkin. Ann Adams, clad in an overabundance of Christmas items, expressed her love of everything Christmas. But she suggested that if the Christmas spirit makes people so happy shouldn't we share the true meaning of Christmas to improve their lives all year long as well, 2 Cor 4:3. Kim Roetsicoender agreed that we have good tidings to share, Luke 2:10. After all, this is Christ's birthday. Helen Lyons felt that Christmas was the perfect time to pour out a cup of Christ's love for the world, John 3: 16. Yvonne Hoggart wanted everyone to remember that at Christmas time people tend to share/dwell on memories of Christmas' past. That makes this time of year perfect for copying the shepherds and sharing the good news of Christ and the story of the first Christmas, Luke 2:17. Marie Bergsma shared a cup of Christmas hope. There are many in the world who have no hope in their lives and all of us need to bring some hope into their lives to last all year, Ephesians 2:12. Others helping with the drama, Lena Nesbitt and Mary Ann Drost, offered comments encouraging everyone to be the `cheer bearers', to fill the cups of life for others with God's love. To do just that is no big deal, it is just being Christian and sharing the story/love in all we do and say. Catherine Allen was the scripture reader and also read Cor. 2: 27 and 1 Peter 3: 15. As the drama ended with our cups filled with cheer, love, memories and hope, the ladies present were encouraged to let these things drip over our cups into the saucer of our lives and share them with others. All present went home with a cup and saucer to remind them of that. Before the Londesborough ladies headed home one item of business was settled. Treasurer Lena Nesbitt explained that the bank balance was healthy. The group voted to donate $5,000 to the current fund of Londesborough United Church. A guide to saying Merry Christmas around the world PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 Last week I included an item regarding the spelling of Christmas. The Christmas music has started everywhere. Eventually it begins to grate on one's nerves unless you are able to tune it out to some extent. One of the songs you can expect to hear over the coming weeks is "Feliz Navidad" which is Spanish for, you guessed it, Merry Christmas. And, of course, here in Canada we all recognize "Joyeux Noel" as the French form of the greeting. Canada has become a very multicultural country so perhaps you might want to try greeting new friends/neighbours in their native tongue. Here are some examples: Swedish - God Jul; Dutch - Vrolijk Kerstfeast or Zalig Kerstfeast; German - Froehliche Weihnachten; Hebrew - Mo'adim Lesimkha; Italian - Buone Feste Natalizie; Korean - Sung Tan Chuk Ha; Portuguese - Feliz Natal; Brazilian - Boas Festas. Our First Nations folk have their greetings as well. The Navajo say "Merry Keshmish" and the Inuit offer "Jutdlime Pivdluarit Ukiortame Pivdluaritlo". The advisory council for Hullett Central Public School has embarked on a fundraiser for more playground equipment: a meat calendar draw. Each day during the month of January 2018 a least one, sometimes two, draws will be made for a meat package of some sort. There are extra value days as well. As all packages have been donated, all proceeds go directly toward the equipment. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20. Perhaps there is someone on your Christmas list who might be glad of having some for their freezer. Even tickets drawn go back in the box for another chance to win. Check with a school pupil if you are interested or stop by the post office; we have some. BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED FROM LONDESBORO Bainton's Socks Bainton's Old Mill Downtown Blyth 519-523-4740 • Colour Printing • Posters • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards WE CAN • Business Forms • Brochures • Flyers • Carbonless Forms • Labels DO IT ALL! A tough angle to score from The Wingham Regional Silver Stick tournament utilized the Blyth and District Community Centre ice surface over the weekend for some of its games including the one above where Saugeen Shores posted a 4-3 win over Shelburne. (Denny Scott photo)