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This is week three of miscellaneous stuff from my files of “stuff”. There should be only one more week of this drivel. Hopefully, I will be back on my feet by the first of the year. I thank you for your patience.
Here are some great truths that little children have learned:
No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize a cat.
When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don’t let her brush your hair.
If your sister hits you, don’t hit her back. They always catch the second person.
Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
You can’t trust a dog to watch your food.
Don’t sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
Don’t wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
The best place to be when you’re sad is Grandpa’s lap.
There are more than just a couple programs out there helping those less fortunate. Whether it’s the homeless or just those in need of assistance, there’s someone ready to come to their aid.
The United Community Assistance Program (UCAP), is just one of many. This year, UCAP Services touched approximately 654 different households, taking advantage of the following services: From the Food Bank – $2649.80 (359 households); Gas Vouchers – $10,351.00 (384 households); Personal Hygiene and Home Care – $3342 (310 households); Utility Assistance, preventing power shutoff – $45,437.29 (225 households); and the Free Store – average of 283 households shopping each month.
UCAP is starting 2025 with $15,000 less in grant support. Please consider contributing to UCAP to purchase food. UCAP has an office at the First Presbyterian Church, 320 North Main Street in Three Rivers. Remember, “More Hands equal More Service”.
WHAT TEACHERS MAKE
The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, “What’s a kid going to learn from someone who decided his/her best option in life was to become a teacher?” He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.” To stress his point, he said to another guest; “You’re a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?”
Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, “You want to know what I make? Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor. I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can’t make them sit for 5 without an I-Pod, Game Cube or movie rental. You want to know what I make? I make kids wonder. I make them question. I make them criticize. I make them apologize and mean it. I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions. I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know in English, while preserving their unique cultural identity. I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe. I make my students stand to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, because we live in the United States of America. Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life. Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention, because they are ignorant. You want to know what I make? I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. What do you make?”
See you Out and About!
Submitted by Norm Stutesman
