South Central Basketball Boys
Compile 8-and-O Season Record
by Susan Edmonston
Despite only hitting 1-0f-12
three—point attempts and l l-of-
41 two-point tries, the varsity
basketball boys from South Cen—
tral Middle School kept its un-
defeated record intact playing
Thursday, Dec. 17 .
They made 50 percent of their
free throws, hitting 10—of-20 in
their home game against
Minneola.
SCMS led 10-7 at the end of
the first quarter, but went into
the locker room at half-time trail—
ing by one at 16-15.
The Junior T-Wolves came
back to outscore Minneola 1 1-9,
regaining the lead by one single
point in the third quarter. Then
in the final quarter, they sealed
the deal by outscoring the Jun—
ior Goldbugs 9—2, thereby win—
ning the game by eight points at
35-27.
It was their closest game this
season.
Owen Alexander had three 2-
pointers and four free throws for
10 points.
Chayde Snyder made two 2—
pointers and two free throws for
Those of us at Angels’ Attic would
like to say, “Thank You" to each and
every one who has helped us in any
way, to make the thrift store a success.
Be it through donations of goods,
volunteering of yourtime, your prayers,
or shopping, we are grateful.
It could not thrive without you.
The store will be closed for
remodeling from Dec. 9 until
sometime in mid-January. Watch for
our re-opening date.
We look fonNard to serving the
community in the upcomng year.
Blessings to all a
Very Merry Christmas
From us to you, is the
wish that you have a
Merry Christmas
And all your presents
turn out to be
six points. Also scoring six
points was Gage Girk. He had one
3-pointer, one 2-pointer, and one
free throw.
Xavier Thompson’s five
points came with one 2—pointer
and three free throws. Jared
Moore and Eli J ellison each had
four points, all from 2-pointers.
Of the 23 rebounds,
Alexander had 7, Snyder 5,
Jellison 4, Girk 3, Thompson 2,
and Moore 2.
The nine steals were made by
Snyder, 4, Girk, 3, and Moore, 2.
Three games remain before
league tournament in February
at South Gray.
Jan. 7 is an away game with
South Gray, Jan. 14 is at Protec-
tion with Spearville, and Jan. 21
is Kiowa County at Protection.
by Wanda Wait,
Secretary
The Civic Improvement Club
met Dec. 8, at Don’s Place in Pro-
tection for a noon luncheon.
Patt Dunn aned Wanda Wait
were hostesses and had the table
all decorated in red and silver
garland with candy canes and
nut cups.
President Karen Oller called
the meting to order and all re-
peated the Flag Salute and the
Club Collect.
Roll callwas answered by 13
members, each telling What their
plans were for Christmas.
Secretary Wanda Wait read
the minutes for the Nov. 8 meet-
ing. Treasurer Pat Dunn gave the
treasurer’s report. Janis Allen of
the Courtesy Committee re-
Civic Improvement Club
Meets at Don’s Place
Thursday
Dec. 24, 2015
ported that she had sent eight
Christmas cards to the club’s
honorary members.
The group enjoyed singing
some Christmas carols and Mrs.
Wait closed the program by read-
ing a poem fiom “Forever Christ-
mas” written by Geri Offut.
Everyone enjoyed the nice
meal Don prepared for them, and
the visiting.
Members brought food items
or monetary gifis for the Coman-
che County Food Bank.
Why Kiss under the Mistletoe?
Kissing under the mistletoe
is first found associated with the
Greek festival of Saturnalia and
later with primitive marriage rites.
They probably originated from
two beliefs. One belief was that
Say
What?
The common name of the
mistletoe plant is derived from
the ancient belief that mistletoe
was propagated from bird drop-
pings.
This belief was related to the
then-accepted principle that life
could spring spontaneously
from dung.
It was observed in ancient
times that mistletoe would often
appear on a branch or twig where
birds had left droppings.
“Mistel” is the Anglo-Saxon
word for “dung,” and “tan” is
the word for “twig.”
So, mistletoe means “dung-
on-a—twig.”
Rather romantic, eh?
How about a little kiss — and
don ’t shake that twig.
Merry ChristmaSl
it has power to bestow fertility.
It was also believed that the
dung from which the mistletoe
would also possess “life-giving”
power. In Scandinavia, mistletoe
was considered a plant of peace,
under which enemies could de-
clare a truce or warring spouses
kiss and make—up.
Later, the eighteenth-century
English credited with a certain
magical appeal called a kissing
ball. At Christmas time a young
lady standing under a ball of
mistletoe, brightly trimmed with
evergreens, ribbons, and orna—
ments, cannot refuse to be
kissed. Such a kiss could mean
deep romance or lasting friend-
ship and goodwill.
If the girl remained unkissed,
she could expect to marry the
following year. In some parts of
England the Christmas mistletoe
is burned on the twelfth night
lest all the boys and girls who
have kissed under it never marry.
Whether we believe it or not, it
always makes for fun and frolic
at Christmas celebrations. Even
if the pagan significance has
been long forgotten, the custom
of exchanging a kiss under the
mistletoe can still be found in
many European countries as well
as in Canada.
Thus if a couple in love ex-
changes a kiss under the mistle-
toe, it is interpreted as a promise
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to marry, as well as a prediction
of happiness and long life. In
France, the custom linked to
mistletoe was reserved for New
Year’s Day: “Au gui l’An neuf’
(Mistletoe for the New Year).
Today, kisses can be exchanged
under the mistletoe any time.
Senior Menu
Dec. 28-J an. 1
Chicken & Noodles
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli
Whole Wheat Bread
Cinnamon Apple Slices
Tuesday
Chili
Carrot
Mixed Fruit
Cornbread
Mandarin Oranges
Wednesday
Oven Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Brussel Sprouts
Whole Wheat Roll
Strawberries & Bananas
Thursday
Breaded Pollock Fillet
Macaroni & Cheese
Green Beans
Whole Wheat Bread
Cake
Friday
Closed for New Year is Day
just what you wanted.
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Eric Burt, Asst. Mgr.
Tyler Brosius, Yard Man
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