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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-12-13, Page 25PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012.Local competes at Royal Winter Fair I learned this week that Claire Fleming of the Londesborough/ Clinton area competed again this year at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto in early November. Claire’s mom, Jen Fleming notes that the Royal is the national final of their competitive season and tough toqualify for. The top 12 ponies areaccepted based on points from the season. Jen says it is always a thrill to compete at the Royal for you are competing against the best of the best from across Canada. Claire and her large pony Jovalle or “Herbie”, as he is called in the barn, have been competing together on the Ontario Hunter Jumper Circuit for three years. The pair finished as Reserve Champions [2nd] from a group of 19 ponies from across Canada. Frank and Dorothy Johnston resided in Londesborough for about 45 years. Frank had worked at the Elm Haven Motor Inn in Clinton for a time before becoming a Sifto Saltemployee until his retirement.Villagers will remember Frank for his hunting skills and fall hunting trips with other area sportsmen. Frank was often off with a fishing pole as well. Frank and Dorothy moved to Blyth in 2011 when Frank’s mobility became an issue. Frank suffered from Multiple Sclerosis and was pretty much confined in recent years to a wheelchair. Yet, through all the difficulties, Dorothy noted that he was an uncomplaining patient. And he could still play cards. Frank was a great storyteller and always kept family and visitors amused. Even during his last hospital stay he helped friends and family through the situation with stories and talking by phone with all the grandchildren. Frank’s struggles came to an end on Nov. 26. Keeping Frank’s family in your prayers will surely help them through this very family-centred season. Earl and Anita Johnston are also coming to terms with the sudden passing of Anita’s mother on Nov. 25. Christmas quote: “Perhaps the best yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles.” – author unknown. Traditions: Australia, of course, is in their summer season during Christmas but Santa still wears the red and white fur suit. One of this country’s tradition is “carols by candlelight” on Christmas Eve began in 1937 by a Melbourne radio DJ. He organized the first gathering of people to sing Christmas carols by candlelight. Ten thousand people sang at Alexandra Gardens that year. Now people purchase tickets to attend the carol-sing given by professional musicians at the Arts Centre of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Brazil, too, is in the summer season and there Papai Noel or Father Christmas brings gifts wearing a red suit of silk. In England the gift bringer is generally known as Father Christmas, the embodiment of Saint Nicholas. In Italy Befana, a woman, or Babbo Natale, a Father Christmas figure, bring gifts to children on Jan. 5, theeve of the Epiphany, which marksthe arrival of the wise men at the manger. Italian Catholics prefer to keep Christmas a religious event and leave the celebrating and gift giving until Jan. 6. There is no formal evening Christmas concert at Hullett Central this December as teachers are ‘working to rule’ as a result of the Ontario Government Bill 115. However on Thursday, Dec. 20, the school will be holding a Christmas Concert and Carol Sing in the gym beginning at 9 a.m. Each class from Kindergarten to Grade 4 have been rehearsing Christmas songs in music classes and it is hoped the instrumental classes will also have something to present. The community is welcome to attend and enjoy. Jack (John) and Helen Lee of Londesborough will celebrate their 65th anniversary this holiday season. Helen Radford and Jack Lee were married on Dec. 26, 1947. The daughter of Alice and Albert Radford and the son of Mable and Ernest were married at the Blyth United Church manse by the church’s Rev. Rogers. For the wedding, the couple was attended to by Bill and Wilma Radford. After the wedding, the couple honeymooned in Niagara Falls, Toronto and Stratford before returning to Londesborough to begin their lives together. Upon returning to Londesborough, Jack worked as a mechanic at Radford’s Garage and later at Hullett Central Public School. Helen worked as the caretaker at Londesborough United Church as well as at Hullett Central Public School. Both Jack and Helen retired in March, 1989. Jack and Helen had three children, Beverley Lee (who will soon wed Bill McGrath), David Lee (who is married to Rosie) and Barbara Mustard (who is married to Stewart). They have seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The Lees celebrated their milestone back in July with a family party. 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By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO NEWS FROM LONDESBOROLees mark their 65th Quite an achievement Jack and Helen Lee will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this holiday season. They marked the occasion with their friends and family in July with a family gathering. (Photo submitted)BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED Hullett students gear up for Christmas By Morgan Howson Last week the Kindergarten students reviewed the six letters they have been learning since September (S, A, T, I, P and N) and concentrated on the blended sounds of “sh” and “th”. They made many words combining the sounds of their favourites being ten and net, snip and nips and, of course, Santa. Also they coloured pictures for the Clinton Santa Claus parade and wrote what their Christmas wish for this year would be. They have been practising their concert presentations and next week they will make pictures and props to accompany their presentations. They made text-to-self connections with books about colour: “Purple, Green and Yellow” and “A Colour of My Own.” They really enjoyed themselves while playing many board games using addition and subtraction dice with numbers from one to three, their favourite game being the Spider Drainpipe game where you move up and down the drainpipe, trying not to be swept away by the rain. By Colton Rodger This week at Hullett Central Public School a lot of Christmas spirit was shared with the students and teachers. In the Grade 7 science class students were given a mechanical mixture of salt, math cubes, sand, metal fillings and dried Italian herb seasoning and they had to separate them into five containers with no instructions. In gym class, students have started volleyball and practised ball handling skills. Students also learned that they must always be aware and prepared when on the court. In the Grade 7 class students are learning about the First Nations culture and their way of life. In writing, they are writing a story for a writers’ workshop. The students then edit each others’ stories to correct any errors. In science, they have finished their unit on how humans affect ecosystems positively and negatively. In reading, they are continuing to read “The Hobbit” and are doing many interesting activities with the Continued on page 26