appearance are being observed by others. Are you displaying the true reflection of your inner self? I’m not sure just where all this sloppiness started. It certainly isn’t politically correct! It isn’t correct at all. The mass appeal of baseball caps has pretty much eliminated the courteous act of removing ones hat when indoors. I would be willing to gamble that there are few people under 40 who are even aware of that courtesy. It’s just nice to be polite to yourself and others. Give yourself a break and dress up once in a while. Act like you’re someone special for you! I wouldn’t think of playing cops and robbers in my Sunday best. And I wouldn’t think of wearing my jeans to church! ____________________
Christmas at First Baptist Church
The Christian Education Department at First Baptist Church of Manchester will celebrate the Christmas season with a living Nativity, December 20, on the steps of the church between 1 and 2 p.m. There will be live animals and music. Come and celebrate this wonderful season by taking a moment to reflect on the spirit of Christmas. The traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service, December 24, will be held at 7 p.m., and will feature a service of lessons and carols. The music director has planned special music for this evening and the church is beautifully decorated to add to the joys of the season. Come and join the church family at this special worship service. For further information call Pastor Bob at 362-1555. The church is located on the corner of Main and Bonnet Streets, Manchester. December 17, 2008
Gingerbread House to Benefit Special Olympics
Mandy Mayer, of Rupert, has made six gingerbread houses over as many years and has given away three of them. But three, including this year’s, she has raffled off. This year’s proceeds will go to the Vermont Special Olympics. VT Special Olympics provides opportunities to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and offers to them the excitement and feeling of accomplishment awarded to other athletes. Mayer has taken part in four Penguin Plunge events, which also benefit VT Special Olympics, raising about $3,000 altogether. “It took me 27 hours to make this gingerbread house,” Mayer said. “Every ingredient used, from the gingerbread bricks to the miniature bench and stained glass windows are edible. There is a bulb, not edible, inside the house so it can be lit up.” The gingerbread house is currently on display at the Chittenden Bank in Manchester and the sale of raffle tickets has been extended through December 15th. The drawing will take place on Monday evening, Dec. 15th. Raffle tickets are $2.00 for one, or $5.00 for three. “I’m really excited for my 5th Penguin Plunge (at the 14th Annual Burlington Penguin Plunge on February 7th),” Mayer said and she hopes to raise at least $2,000.00 this year through donations and from the raffle. Mayer invites everyone to stop by the Chittenden Bank to view the house, “ and purchase a raffle ticket or two for a good cause.” If you have questions,, call in the evening at 394-0013. Additional information may be found on www.PenguinPlunge.org.
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