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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-12-23, Page 7story tells of Christmas 'u from page 6 cream together. An older cousin would distribute this wonderful treat. The men could never get enough of it and the ins would always be begging for more. e ladies were, as always, very concern - about their diets and would politely ediine...well maybe just a little piece pouldn't hurt. Of course put very little ;amel sauce on, oh, and not a great deal it ee cream. ,. a temporary waitress would come TS ick with the order to the kitchen. If you leaked close you could trace a faint smile o4 Grandma's face when she heard that hey wanted "just a little". So she would i d just a wee bit more on the plate. When the dessert was presented to the aunt, she Would exclaim that it really was much too ltl';gch, but she would eat it anyway .since already had it. After all, we can't hurt andma's feelings by refusing it! Inside the kitchen the smile on Grandma's face *Mild grow, just a little bit more. t:' Soon the meal would be completed and all the crumbs wiped up and the dishes fill- ing the kitchen for washing. Once again, the ladies would gather in the kitchen to wash and clean up. Once again they would complain about the high rn,at of fnn,i talk CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1987—Page 7 at Grandma's house .. about their children, trade recipes and discuss their neighbors. When the dishes were done, the table cleaned and the usual array of munchies set out again, they would join the men and visit in the front room. Loud discussions took place among the adults while we counted the minutes until Santa came. All of a sudden there would come a loud knock on the door and a hearty HO -HO -HO could be heard. Tiny ears perk- ed up and voices would exclaim Santa's here! ! Santa's here! ! Grandma would answer the door and a big round red man would POMP in and stand in the center of the crowd and exclaim: '`HO HO HO Merry Christmas!" Confusion was every place as Santa strode to the back of the dining room to hand out the gifts. Each person would find a place to stand or sit in the crowded room to see all the excitement. To receive your gift, you must give Santa a kiss...unless you were a man of course. We always had two presents at Grandma's Christmas, one was from San- ta and the other from Grandma and Gram - pa. The one from Santa could be found on your Christmas list, but Grandma always gave us knitted mittens. Mittens knit with love to keep our hands warm on the com- ing frosty days. I always wore last year's mittens under the new mittens to keep my hands doubly warm and dry. There was never any shortage of mittens in our house, although some times a 'pair' of mit- tens was difficult to find. Grandma and Grampa would exclaim with joy over the gifts given to them, it was always proudly displayed, and each per- son was thanked, a tear could always be found in their eyes. Looking back, it was how I realized more about what Christmas is, not just receiving, but appreciating, I also realized the importance of giving as well. After the gifts had been handed out, ad- mired, and after the miles of wrapping paper was gathered and thrown out, the cousins would go out into the cold weather to play. There was always snow at Grandma's. Tall banks to build tunnels and forts in. Lots of snow to craft snowballs for fights with. We would stay outside until our fingers were numb and our noses red and runny. Then we would troop back into the house to warm up and play with the games and toys received for Cherrio Club holds Christmas meeting By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - The Cheerio Club held their Christmas meeting and dinner at the Hillcrest Restaurant on December 16. Beth Knox and Edythe Beacom welcom- ed all 10 members and then a turkey din- ner was served. After dinner, Mrs. Knox and Miss Beacom gave some readings and held con- tests. There was also a gift exchange. At the conclusion, Mrs. Knox and Miss Beacom thanked the Brunkard for the dinner. Ladies' Club SUMMERHILL - The Christmas meeting of the Summerhill Ladies Club was held December 9 at the home of Ruth Jenkins. Phyllis Tyndall opened the meeting with a poem called It's Christmas time. Nineteen members and one visitor were welcomed. The creed and The Lord's Prayer were repeated in unison. The roll call was answered by the exchange of Christmas gifts. A letter was read from the Huron Day Centre and a donation was sent from the club to help in their services to the community. Christmas cards were signed by the club members to be sent to former club members and others of the community who are alone at Christmas. Gladys Van Egmond played A large number of people enjoyed the Hallett Central School Christmas concert on December 14. United Church At the United Church here, John Hog- gart greeted everyone. The ushers were Denise Hulley, Sara Lyons, Tracy Salver - da and Kim Salverda. Rev. Snihur welcomed all guests and members, then he gave call to worship and made the announcements. On December 24, the candlelight service begins at 8 n.m. There is no Sunday School for the next two weeks, it resumes on January 10. The Bible study and Youth Group meetings resume on the week beginning January 4. Heather Jackson lit the fourth Advent candle (the candle of the Wiseman). The children's Christmas band played in- strumentals and sang songs. The readings were given by Brenda Rad- ford and Rev. Snihur. The junior choir sang the Anthem, directed by Marsha Szusz and the organist was Deanna Lyon. holds last meeting of year WEEKLY WEATHER 1987 1986 December 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Rain 12 mm Snow 5 cm HI LO 3 -3 1 -2 1 -4 -3 -5 2 -3 6 0 2 -1 HI LO 2 0 1 -1 2 0 2 -1 0 -1 1 -3 2 -7 Rain 22 mm With your support cancer can be beaten. Christmas carols on her electric keyboard and the club joined in singing. Eve Merrill gave a reading entitled Memorable Christmases and she also had a contest, Christmas Trivia, won by Marianne Colclaugh. Joanne Salverda gave a reading What we gain at Christmas. Tina Nykamp read a poem entitled Most wonderful day in the year. The January meeting will be held January 13, 1988 at 2:30 p.m. at Eve Merrill's. The roll call is to be Improvements you would like to see in 1988. Lunch and program will be looked after by Phyllis Tyndall, Gladys Van Egmond and Jan Van Spengen. The meeting closed with singing and a lunch was served. Everyone enjoyed a social time together. Help OMAF celebrate Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food is 100 years young! Lots of ac- complishments, lots of changes! 1988 is a year to honor significant achievements in the agricultural industry and to increase Ontario's awareness of the benefits the agricultural and food industry had hail nn the 'v nnnmie and social life of this province. They would like to kickoff the year by honoring the New Years baby in each of the five county hospitals as One of the events. They would also like to invite you to the Clinton OMAF office during the week of January 4 - 8 for a celebration. Christmas. It wouldn't be long after that that it would grow dark and late. Long journeys home would be regretfully considered and families would pack up gifts and children to go home again. This was the worst part of the day, now we had to say goodbye to all our favourite cousins, which included just about everybody. Aunts and uncles would question us as to *hen we would see them next. We would look at our parents and they would reply as to the time of year. Plans would be made and goodbyes shouted to all as each family left. We would be bundled up in the car, our parents discussing the news while my brother and I would admire our gifts and compare them. The snow would fall gently as we stared out our windows into the dark +.Alibbttugh's (Collectibles Specializing in LD. ED Collector Plates, Frames, Dolls, Gifts, etc. 45 Albert St., Clinton Phone .................... 452-5211 Wishing Each & Everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR A Special Thanks to our valued customers and friends Marlene & Staff NOTE: We will be closed for holidays, Dec. 24 at 4:30 pm until Jan. 4/88. Regular Hours beginning Mon. to Sat. 10 am to 5:30 pm Closed Wednesdays gentle night we travelled through. We would remember the fun and games we had, and anticipate the next time we would see the family again. 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