HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-11-12, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015.
Locals facing tough
times with injuries
The words ‘carte blanche’ literally
mean ‘a white card’ or ‘a blank
paper’ in French. A blank sheet of
paper was used in an unconditional
military surrender. The defeated
commander simply signed his name
and left the page blank for the
victors to fill in the terms of the
surrender. The expression has grown
to mean allowing someone complete
freedom of action.
This week ponder on “with flying
colours”.
Although it seems the school year
has just begun, the Avon Maitland
District School Board is looking
ahead to next September and
holding Kindergarten registrations
this month. Children three years old
by Dec. 31 are eligible for JK in
September, 2016. Clinton Public
School will hold its registration on
Monday, Nov. 16. Hullett Central
will be registering on Friday, Nov.
20.
I neglected to mention in this
space last week that former village
resident Betty Millar has broken her
left wrist while on holiday with
family in Chicago. She might
appreciate a call or some little
kindness while she heals. John
Lyons is in Seaforth Hospital getting
rehab.
Word reached Londesborough
United on Sunday of the passing of
member John Pollard. His children
and extended family would be
supported by your concern and
prayers.
Also, while hunting in that nasty
weather on Friday, the blind Julie
Wright and her daughter Avery were
using blew down. Julie suffered a
nasty head gash and damaged a
couple of vertebrae. It’s to be hoped
the next news from that family will
be optimistic. One more person for
you to remember in your prayers.
On a more cheerful note, villagers
extend congratulations to Keith and
Nancy Allen who celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 6.
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First down
Students at Hullett Central Public School are getting in their last football and soccer games
while the getting is good. Soon they will be wearing heavy coats, winter boots and be playing
snow soccer. Shown getting in a last game of football are Jakob O’Handley, left, and William
Miller. (Denny Scott photo)
Limits of apologies demonstrated
Londesborough United held An
Act of Remembrance during their
morning worship on Nov. 8. Ladies
of the choir sang “In Flanders
Fields”.
During the children’s time with
Terry Fletcher, he asked them if they
had ever had to say ‘Sorry’ to
someone. All answered in the
affirmative. Terry took a picture of
himself and treated it badly,
scrunching it up and stepping on it
until the paper was very tattered.
Saying ‘sorry’ to the paper didn’t
make it better and sometimes
apologizing to someone we’ve hurt
really doesn’t heal the hurt either.
Then Terry told them that there are
other things they might do so
someone doesn’t feel hurt. It would
be better if a person always acted in
a caring and thoughtful manner.
Then there would be no need to
apologize.
All ladies of the congregation are
invited to the UCW Christmas
potluck dinner on Monday, Nov. 16.
Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. There will be
boxes for donations to the
Room2Grow Program and the
Women’s Shelter if you wish to help
out.
The mitten tree is up ready for
donations of mitts, scarves, hats,
socks, etc.
The Official Board of
Londesborough United will meet as
a whole on Wednesday, Nov. 25
beginning at 7:30 p.m.
In keeping with the Remembrance
theme, Rev. Fletcher titled his
message to the adults, “Costly
Gifts”. The supporting scripture
passage was Mark 12: 41-44. This
was the story of the widow’s mite.
Christ was sitting by the Gate
Beautiful and watching as
worshippers came to the synagogue.
Many made a great show of their
givings but the widow quietly gave
her two small coins, all the money
she had. Obviously this woman gave
until it hurt the rest of her existence,
a costly gift for her.
The lives given during service in
wars were costly gifts. As the
receivers of those gifts we have a
responsibility to make the world the
best it can be. The soldiers fought to
restore peace to the countrysides of
Europe. And we must be worthy of
the victories won. Peoples
everywhere must work to ensure
every nation is free; that the world is
a happy, friendly place where
everyone is equal and cared for. Let
the work begin with each of us so the
cost of lives will mean something.
The most important meal
The Auburn Lions recently held a community breakfast,
welcoming dozens of diners to the community hall. Ensuring
people left happy were Lions Edgar Daer, left, and Janette
Plaetzer. (Vicky Bremner photo)