The Citizen, 2001-12-12, Page 12Warm greeting
This young one had a cheery greeting for view-
ers of the Blyth Santa Claus parade held on
Friday night. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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Off the ice
Members of Blyth Minor Hockey kund them- they participated in the annual Santa Claus
selves in uniform for riding instead of gliding as parade. (Vicky Bremner photo)
PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2001.
UCW gathers for Christmas meeting
FROM LONDESBORO
Hullett
students
rehearse
concert
Christmas in Song — Part 2
will be presented by the
pupils at Hullett Central
Public School on Tuesday,
Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.
You are invited to join staff
and students at the school for
carol singing as well next
week. The times are Tuesday
at 11:07 Thursday at
9:35 a.m. and Friday at 9
a.m.
The virtue this week at
Hullett school is determina-
tion. An anonymous source
states, "The difference
between determination and
stubbornness is that one
comes from a strong will and
the other from a strong
won't."
Number 419 in The Little
Book of Christmas Joys
Admittedly, cold tempera-
tures and some snow help to
put people in the Christmas
spirit. However, with no con-
cern for the weather, those
who attended the Londesboro
United Church Women's
Christmas gathering on
Monday, Dec. 3 were able to
relax and enjoy the evening.
Besides, the warmth of fel-
lowship, the seasonal decora-
tions and candles and the
singing of Christmas carols
put everyone in a Christmas
frame of mind. The carol
singing was led by Cheryl
Trewartha, accompanied by
Marsha Szusz.
Thanking him for his sup-
port and-encouragement over
the past year, President Joan
Whyte presented Rev. Paul
Ross with a gift basket.
Thelma Dougherty, Bernice
Norman, Pat Hunking and
Margaret Wright conducted a
worship service which asked
the question, What makes
Christmas'' Through readings
and a scripture passage, it
became clear that 'giving'
was the answer. It was point-
ed out that everyone has a
treasure or gift to give to God
— their life.
Margaret Giuber and
Marjorie Duizer gave a talk
and answered questions about
rug hooking. Margaret has
been hooking rugs, pictures,
hangings, etc. for some 30
years for her own enjoyment.
She finds the results are an
expression of self. Since she
and her husband retired from
Oakville to the Holmesville
area five years ago, she has
offers this suggestion: If your
family doesn't celebrate
many Christmas traditions,
let this be the year you create
some.
Youth who are interested in
confirmation through
Londesboro United Church
are asked to meet with Rev.
Paul Ross for a few minutes
following next Sunday's
church service.
been teaching the art/craft.
Marjorie has taken many
lessons from Margaret and
has also developed a passion
for rug hooking. The ladies
showed several pieces they
had each done.
As a result of the interest in
Huron County, the group has
joined the Ontario Guild and
shown their work at several
different demonstrations ,in
the past year.
Two hooked hdt mats were
given as prizes to the person
having the least number of
letters in her name — Jane
Hoggart — and the most letters
— Ber•y Archambault.