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Gilmanton NH News

November 17, 2010

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Giving Thanks: The Silver Lining
Submitted By Mrs. C


As I write, it is a gorgeous mild late-October day. The sunlit gold foliage is brilliant and breathtakingly beautiful against the intense vibrant blue of the lake. The hens, such gentle and peaceful creatures, are outside, quietly cooing, enjoying the day, one of them obviously and quite happily attempting to scratch a hole to China.


In economic times like these, it is easy to feel that there is nothing to give thanks for. Folks have lost jobs, homes, perhaps their health. The evening news is one story after another of terrorism, war, and horrific acts of crime, and we wonder what this world is coming to.


Years ago and as a young university student, I was fortunate to be introduced to the works of Viktor Frankl. Philosopher, writer, author, and Auchwitz concentration camp survivor, Frankl is best remembered for his book, “Man’s Search for Meaning.”


What impressed me most about Frankl was how he helped the men in the concentration camps, men in almost total and complete despair who had lost wives, children, sometimes entire families, men who were starved and tortured and abused in every way imaginable. He taught the men that everything could be taken from a man but one thing, the last of the human freedoms – the ability to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.


He instilled in the minds and hearts of the men the idea that, no matter what incredible atrocities they endured, the one ultimate freedom they always carried that no one could take from them was their freedom to choose how they would view and think about their circumstances. He taught them that, even in the face of extreme suffering, they always possessed within their minds and their hearts the freedom to choose their own way, that while they may not be able to directly choose their circumstances, they were free to choose their thoughts about those circumstances, and in that way enable them to shape their circumstances.


Haven’t we heard a thousand times that for every dark cloud there is a silver lining – the positive aspect, the unseen benefit. As we continue to grow and mature, it’s easy to look back and pinpoint the hardships in our lives that ultimately made us strong. What seemed so bad at the time was actually a gift that blessed us with an inner strength and resilience that we could always count upon and rely, depend. If you are yet to find that silver lining, stay watchful and alert; hunt for it, seek it out. It might take days or months or, in some cases, even years, but eventually you will find it. Matthew 7:7: “Seek and ye shall find.”


During this season of thanksgiving, remember to also give thanks for what you don’t have. And always remember the silver lining, because once you find it, it’s that which one day will come to prove among the greatest blessings of your life. Email: [email protected]

 


 

Gilmanton Library News


Gilmanton Year-Round Library will present the movie “The Straight Story” at Monday Movie Matinee for retirees and seniors Monday, November 22nd. The movie begins at 1:30 p.m. with refreshments available.


The movie will be presented at no charge courtesy of the Gilmanton Year-Round Library.


“The Straight Story” is based on the true story of Alvin Straight, a 73 year old who, in 1994, traveled 240 miles to reconcile with his ill, estranged brother, making the entire trip on a lawnmower. Alvin hit the road for a six-week, five mile per hour odyssey.


Visit the Library’s Facebook page or website at www.gyrla.org for information on more upcoming events.

 


 

Stories And New Books For Gilmanton’s Kids


On Monday, November 22nd, all the children at Gilmanton School in Gilmanton will attend a lively and colorful book delivery and storytelling presentation by the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF).


CLiF recently awarded a Rural Library Sponsorship to Gilmanton Year-Round Library. As part of this grant, CLiF is donating $2,000 in new children’s books to the public library. Gilmanton Year-Round Library is one of 12 libraries in Vermont and New Hampshire to receive a CLiF sponsorship for fall 2010.


To celebrate the arrival of the new books and reach out to as many local children as possible, the special storytelling event will take place at the Gilmanton Year-Round Library on Monday, November 22nd.


 CLiF Director Duncan McDougall will visit the library to display all the beautiful books, perform stories, and share his love of reading and writing with the students. More than 150 children from K-6 will participate. The literacy program aims to inspire the children to discover the joy of reading and to check out new books from their local library.


Gilmanton Year-Round Library’s Jenny Stevens, Children’s Librarian says, “What a wonderful gift to the children of Gilmanton!  To add this many books to our collection at one time is something we would not have been able to do financially.  The children will be thrilled to see so many new books!  I look forward to their reactions.  Thank you CLiF!” 


Before the presentation at the library, Mr. McDougall will visit Blu Bear Daycare in Loudon to tell stories to the children and give each child the opportunity to choose a book to take home and keep. CLiF will also donate an additional collection of children’s books to remain on-site. A new part of a Rural Library Sponsorship, childcare visits give CLiF the opportunity to nurture a love of reading among the younger children in the community and to help the public library establish a relationship with a local childcare center.


“The local public library is the primary source of books for thousands of children who live in rural communities,” explains McDougall. Unfortunately, due to shrinking budgets and rising book costs, many of these libraries possess only limited collections of children’s books, and what volumes they own are often falling apart from over-use or are out-of-date. Library Director Claudette Gill was able to choose the new books from the CLiF booklist, which includes more than 850 titles -- classics, Caldecott and Newbery award winners, recent titles, and a wide selection of books by local authors and illustrators.


Gilmanton Year-Round Library’s sponsorship is made possible by a donation from Jockers Family Foundation.  The sponsorship is part of CLiF’s Rural Library Program, which awards support to 24 rural libraries throughout New Hampshire and Vermont each year. The program was started in 1998 in an effort to boost the children’s book collections of small libraries with the hope that increased exposure to great books and inspiring storytelling will go a long way toward improving children’s literacy across the Twin States.


A 12 year old nonprofit organization, CLiF’s mission is to nurture a love of reading and writing among rural, at-risk, and low-income children throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. As of this past summer, CLiF has served 100,000 children across the two states. Since its inception, the foundation has given literacy programs in almost 400 Vermont and New Hampshire towns and has given away more than $1 million worth of brand-new books. CLiF delivers more than 175 free programs annually.


CLiF receives no state or federal funding, and relies solely on the generosity of individuals, local companies, social organizations, and foundations. To find out more about CLiF or make a donation, please visit www.clifonline.org or contact CLiF Executive Director Duncan McDougall at: Children’s Literacy Foundation, 1536 Loomis Hill Road, Waterbury Center, VT 05677, (802) 244-0944, [email protected].

 


 

Santa Plunge


On December 5th, the Gilmanton Community Church will be sponsoring a Santa Plunge as a fund raiser for the Dominican Republic Mission Trip. The plunge will take place at Varney Road Beach on Crystal Lake at 1:00 P.M.


Take pledges and then take the plunge! There will be free Santa hats to all who plunge and free hot chocolate to all who attend.


Also, get your picture taken with Santa. Purchase various Christmas items and/or baked goods. Registration begins at 1:00 and the plunge at 2:00 P.M.

 
Plunge sheets are available on our website www.gilmantoncommunitychurch.org or by contacting Bethany at 267-1934.

 


 

Gold Buyer / Vendor Night
Turn Your Gold Into Cash $$$$$


On Wednesday, November 17th from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., the Gilmanton Community Church on Route 107 will be sponsoring a fundraising activity for the LaRomana, Dominican Republic Mission Trip.


You will have the opportunity to turn your gold into cash or to do some early Christmas shopping. If interested you may check out Gold Siena, Inc.’s website at www.goldpartynewengland.com.


The following vendors will provide a variety of shopping opportunities: Silpada (fine silver jewelry), Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, and Avon.


Light refreshments will be available.

 


 

Black Friday Babysitting
Do your day after Thanksgiving shopping without the kids!


On November 26th, from 5 am to 5 pm, the Gilmanton Community Church will offer babysitting for adults to go shopping without the children at Gilmanton Community Church on Route 107, Gilmanton, NH.


There will be CPR trained adults and Red Cross certified youth available to entertain the children. Your child can purchase a variety of gifts to make for friends and family while he/she is with us. Meals and snacks will not be provided. Pre-registration is required.


All proceeds will benefit the LaRomana, Dominican Republic mission trip sponsored by the Gilmanton Community Church.


For more information on any of these events, please contact Bethany at 267-1934 or 267-1992 or check out our website at www.gilmantoncommunitychurch.org.

 


 


 

 











 
 

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