HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-01-06, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011. PAGE 7.
For eleven months I faithfully
informed readers about each of the
full moons. Then when the most
significant full moon came along I
forgot to mention it. However the
full moon in December occurred on
Dec. 21, the marking of the winter
solstice. Because this is the longest
night of the year, this moon has been
named the Long Night Moon. Also it
seems the moon is seen above the
horizon for a long time. It is
sometimes called the Moon Before
Yule.
This December full moon has a
high trajectory across the sky
because it is opposite a low sun as
this is the shortest day of the year.
This December’s full moon was
particularly significant because that
night the world experienced a total
lunar eclipse. The sun passed in
front of the moon shutting off the
moonlight. This was the first total
lunar eclipse on the shortest day of
the year for over 400 years.
Unfortunately it was cloudy in our
area and sky watchers didn’t get the
full effect of the eclipse.
Although many other parts of the
world experienced various types of
nasty weather over the Christmas
weekend, we in southern Ontario
had some truly great weather for
celebrating. Travelling proved to be
no problem and folks enjoyed their
gatherings without that worry. The
storms of early December provided
snow for sledding, skiing and
snowmobiling.
It’s great to see just how many
families find the Londesborough
Community Hall comfortable for
their gatherings. And to think we
were once in danger of losing the
building.
And I’m always loathe to put away
the decorations and lose that
“Christmas feeling”.
Now, as always, we look forward
to the new year with optimism. This
quote by an unnamed author may
suggest a resolution: “Your Merry
Christmas may depend upon what
others give you....but your Happy
New Year depends upon what you
give others.”
Unfortunately there were some in
the area who faced sadness over the
holiday time. The Verburg and
Lubbers families suffered the loss of
Roely Verburg. Roely was the sister-
in-law of Janie and Martin Wilts and
John and Margaret Verburg. The
village extends condolences to Tony
and all the family as they cope with
their loss.
Clare Vincent has now returned to
Huronlea following a heart attack
the week prior to Christmas. Bob
Trick reports Clare is doing well.
John Lyons was discharged from
hospital in Clinton on Christmas
Day only to be admitted to Stratford
Hospital a few days later. He is
dealing with a number of related
issues.“How does God comfort goodpeople when bad things happen tothem? He gives them courage,companionship and compassion.”
You can help these families with
your prayers, support and concern.
The children headed back to
classes on Monday. Hullett Central
Public School planned on holding its
postponed Christmas Concert on
Jan. 5 at 7 p.m.
The Happy Gang Seniors will hold
their January card party on Friday,
Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. at the Community
Hall, weather permitting.
CHURCH CHRISTMAS
CONCERT
The old-fashioned Christmas
Concert held at Londesborough
United Church on Monday,
December 20th was an opportunity
for persons of all ages to gain
confidence, to share their developing
talents and to entertain. And in front
of an approving audience of family
and friends.
Mrs. Claus, aka Laura Scott,
emceed the program and provided
encouragement to the various acts.
The Brohman family began the
concert with a shadow story using an
overhead projector. Teague was
enjoying “The Grinch Who Stole
Christmas” as much as was the
audience as he narrated. Dad, Barry,
spoke the part of the Grinch while
the “Who” girls changed the figures.
Christmas vocals were offered
throughout the evening. Cassie and
Chloe Elliott, in red Santa hats sang
about Rudolph. Sara Hunking
wanted “Nuttin’ for Christmas”.
Illiana Kreuger with help from her
sister, Audrey, asked in song “Who’s
That Man All Dressed in Red?”
Ken Scott led everyone in “We
Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Janet
Laveck sang a touching song titled,
“Mary, Did You Know?” Then Janet
and Marsha Szusz sang “Do You See
What I See?” accompanied by KerriGrant.A Welsh carol, “On to BethlehemTown”, was one of the numbersperformed by Terry and Mary
Fletcher. The senior choir seemed to
have problems with all the “Twelve
Months of Christmas” according to
their musical skit.
The children were entertained by
the ‘vocals’ and tricks that Daisy,
along with her owner Jane Hoggart,
did. Daisy was all dressed up for the
occasion in shades and a coat.
Piano pupils who demonstrated
their progress tickling the ivorieswith Christmas tunes were PeytonSwan, Kiara Driscoll, SydneyHunking and Quaid Kerr. Quaid alsoplayed “O Christmas Tree” on his
guitar.
Clogging to “Rocking Around the
Christmas Tree” were Kerri and
Avery and Karen and Nicole Whyte.
Dance routines were appreciated
from Mary Kate Allen and Kaitlyn
Hoggart as well.
Shayna Hunking and Jake Yantzi
recited “Five Little Bells” and “A
Christmas Ball” respectively.
Poems by Robert Service were
recited by two somewhat oldsters.
Big winners
The Blyth Bantam Rep Bulldogs were winners of the Bantam C Silver Stick Tournament in
Kincardine last weekend. They defeated Seaforth in the final on Dec. 30 to win the title.
Members of the team include Matthew Van Wyk, Michael Van Wyk, Kyle Pollard, Ardon
Coultes, Wyatt Carey, Braydon Whitfield, Dallas Coultes, Ryan Nesbitt, Dustin Pennington,
Spencer Stevenson, Rob Gordon and Dalton Carey. The team is coached by Scott Stevenson,
head coach and Dallas Pennington, assistant coach. Neil Rodger is the trainer. (Photo submitted)
Looking for local heroes
There are so many people out there who do
so much to improve their community.
Now you have a chance to say thanks.
Nominate that special person for the 26th
Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards.
Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area
and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the
community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot
and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee
should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win,
please feel free to try again.
I nominate
as Citizen of the year for
I feel she/he deserves this award because
Nomination Deadline April 30, 2011.
Name and phone number of nominator
❑Blyth
& area ❑Brussels
& area
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