HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-12-10, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009.Ms Antoniuk has been making thedrive from north London to HullettCentral every day now for two and ahalf years. As of the first of January,2010 she will assume the duties ofsystem principal of schooleffectiveness for the Avon Maitland
District School Board. She will be
based in the board office in Seaforth.
She noted in the recent newsletter
that she has enjoyed being involved
in the greater Hullett community.
The community wishes her well inher new position.Already spending time at Hullettwith Ms Antoniuk in preparation forhis duties as principal come Jan. 4 isShawn Allen. Mr. Allen comes toHullett from Exeter where he has
been a vice-principal for four years.
Mr. Allen lives in Seaforth so is no
stranger to this part of Huron County
and winter driving. Welcome,
Shawn, to the Hullett community.
The December character attributereceiving emphasis at Hullett iscompassion - showing care andconsideration. The student council iscurrently putting that attribute intoaction by encouraging families todrop off hats, scarves, mitts and non-
perishable foods at the
school.
These items will be given to the
Huron County Christmas Bureau for
distribution to needy families.
How often have we heard theexpressions, “Christmas ischildren?” Well, if you need areminder about this, take in theschool Christmas concert onTuesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. All pupilsare involved in this annual event and
there will be lots of laughter and
singing.
That same week everyone is
invited to join the school for
Christmas carolling on Tuesday at
11:15 a.m., Thursday at 11:15 a.m.
and Friday at 9:30 a.m.
A red-and-green spirit day is
planned for Thursday as well. The
pupils are encouraged to dress in the
Christmas colours that day.
New department
Thirty-seven firefighters were sworn in to the newly-formed North Huron Fire Department on
Wednesday, Dec. 2 at a special meeting of council. The new service will be in full function as
of Jan. 1, under the direction of chief John Black. “I’m proud to lead this group,” Black said in
his address at the ceremony, adding their duties are not taken lightly. Each firefighter read their
oath of office and received their badge before a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
(Photo courtesy of Robertson Photographic-Wingham)
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
New principal at Hullett Central
Here are the answers to last
week’s trivia questions:
Coca-cola is widely credited with
popularizing the modern image of
Santa Claus. And because red and
white are the colours of the Coca-
Cola trademark they have become
the modern image colours
associated with Santa Claus’clothes.
The first depiction of a modern-
looking Santa was in Harper’s
Weekly. The artist who created that
look for the Coca-Cola company
was Haddon Sundblom.
In 18th and 19th century Europe
the Father Christmas figure was
shown wearing a top hat or a
nightcap or a crown of wine glasses
and bottles. In 19th century England
Father Christmas was pictured
wearing a beaver hat, beaver being
the fur of the wealthy in those times
having been imported from the
colonies.
Virginia was eight years old in
1897 when she wrote to The New
York Sun to ask if there really was a
Santa Claus. Francis P. Church
wrote the famous editorial, “Yes,
Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.”
Eddie Cantor introduced, “Santa
Claus is Coming to Town” on his
radio show in 1934.
Here are the questions for this
week:
#1 - Which European settlers are
credited with bringing the concept of
Santa Claus to North America?
a. English
b. French
c. Spanish
d. Dutch
#2 - Who wrote the first
Christmas message to be broadcast
by a British Monarch?
a. Winston Churchill
b. Rudyard Kipling
c. Randolph Churchill
d. Virginia Wolfe
#3 - The poinsettia plant was
introduced into the United States
and Canada from?
a. Spain
b. Mexico
c. Brazil
d. Australia
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Forty-plus children presented the
true meeting of Christmas at
Londesborough United Church on
Sunday, Dec. 6.
The young folk presented their
annual white gift service and
handled the entire service on their
own – with help from the sidelines
from their teachers.
Children in costume ushered,
greeted and received the offering
and others led in the general
service.
Two wagonloads of gifts and
monetary donations were brought
forward at the close of the service
and will be donated to the Huron
County Christmas Bureau.
The white gift pageant was the
story of the first Christmas, the night
when Christ was born. The sky was
filled with a host of angels - young
girls; the barn was full of small
animals there to witness the miracle
- the youngest children of the
Sunday school in costumes; along
with the shepherds and wise men.
Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus
had many admirers.
During the pageant members of
the Sunday School sang two
numbers, Where Are You, Christmas
and Love Came Down at Christmas.
Erica Baxter directed the two songs
and Barb Bosman accompanied
them on the piano.
Brent Drost shared his musical
talent as well playing guitar for
numbers.
As background for the pageant
was a mini-drama about a family
who attended a Christmas Eve
Service, the children somewhat
grudgingly. They arrived at
church/the stable at the same time as
the shepherds and wise men and
were changed by the miracle that
night.
Everyone involved in the service
is to be commended for the
presentation.
Lynda Horbanuik lit the second
Advent candle that morning, the
candle of love.
Jane Hoggart has, once again,
tastefully managed the decorating of
the sanctuary for the Christmas
season.
The senior choir will gather for
practice at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday,
Dec. 13.
Londesborough United will
present, An Olde-Fashioned
Christmas Concert on Monday, Dec.
21 beginning at 7 p.m. – recitations,
skits, music, etc. with refreshments
to follow.
Everyone is welcome.
The movie night for December
will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7
p.m. This month’s movie is, The
Santa Trap.
United Church children
present white gift service
Can’t decide what
to give for Christmas?
FOR A BOOK
A gift certificate lets the recipient choose
the book they want.
We have shelves of books to choose from.
Everything from books on trains to
gardening to cookbooks.
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