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HERALD Community A Dutch New YearB celebration isnt great dif ferent from a Canadian one except for the goodies said Jeannette owner of s Dutch Dell on Main Street Shes holding up an almond ring which along with home made are some favorite Dutch treats Herald photo Welcoming New Year in traditional fashion By LISA BOONSTOPPELPOT The Herald The ushering in of the new year Is a time for celebration and three local residents prepared for the moment the clock strikes midnight in a different way than the majority of residents in Halton Hills Amal and Raja John Sommers and Jeannette Mlllesse each have special customs and traditions to welcome the new year which are reflections of their cultural heritage Library preschool programs Registration for all Hills Public Libraries pro grams begins Jan 10 Preschool Storytime offers thirty minutes of stories songs and crafts for 35 year olds Tales for Two Is designed for adult and child par Baby Tales will introduce in fants month with a parent to the library and the world of picture boohs songs movement and rhyme for babies All programs are now a weeks In commence the week of January 1ft Georgetown Branch Library January Acto Branch Libra for mm Information or your local branch library to pick up your copy of our new ATYOURUBRARY Tickets went on sale Wednes day for Theatres Wind In the Willows coming to the George Branch Library on January This classic tale is presented with the use of mime dialogue and audience Although suited for school- age children preschoolers under 5 may also attend ac companied by an adult Get your tickets now per person at the circulation desk Munch To The Movies is the scheduled P A Day Special at the Acton Branch Library This pro gram is no charge just bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of movie fun 00 noon The Alrawdah family owners of Downtown Pizza and Sub marine are a Lebanese family who forego sleep while cooking the traditional New Years meal Their celebration starts at p Dec when the whole family congregates at one dwell ing to begin cooking a whole lamb Once the lamb is summer ing in the oven the family snacks on a type of cookie and other treats Card playing is a favorite this night The game when translated is called sevenanda half and is similar to poker but in stead of gambling with money the family uses nuts We believe whoever wins the most nuts will have a good year said Mrs When midnight arrives the party gets Into full swing with lots of music and noise A special part of their celebra tion is the reuniting of family members who had misunderstan dings or disagreements throughout the past year The family promises to forget about them and start the new year with understanding and happiness The merriment continues until noon the next day when the tradl meal of lamb and salad is eaten Neues shout the Germans at New Yean said John Sommers ummist or the Herald Germans bave loud celebra tions said Mr Sommers remembering the in East Germany where be was born Special productions in theatre tire crackers and tricks make up a big part of the celebration Before the trickery begins a traditional meal of carp is cooked and served with hot butter and a mixture of whipped cream and horseradish But soon family members might find a piece of cheese is really plastic or a moving plate on their hands Mr Sommers remembers one trick his brother played that end ed up backfiring A common stunt Germans play is putting lit tie exploding pellets into cigaret tes Mr Sommers father allowed his sons to stuff the cigarettes but they had to make sure they were all smoked on New Years Eve Unfortunately some of the cigarettes were missed and end ed up being given to a salesman who came to call Without the benefit of expecting a tnck he sure got a shock when his cigarette exploded after a few puffs remembers Mr Sommers When the key moment arrives people crowd the streets to let off firecrackers and listen to the church bells ring Yean is the time when everybody lets loose said Mr Sommers who maintains some of the same traditions at his home in Georgetown Games and special foods also make up a big part of a tradi tional Dutch new years still bakes some f the special treats for her feraUy this year THE GOOD NEIGHBOURS operated by the Georgetown Lioness Club WISH TO THANK the Schools Churches Police Firemen Unions Lodges Service Clubs Groups the Business Community and all the volunteers who helped to pack and deliver the food hampers lor Christmas HAPPY NEW 8770751 IF BUSY CALL 350000 GRADUATES RECOMMEND YOUNG DRIVERS OF CANADA BUY NOW It SAVE DURING OPERATION CLEANUP DAY SALE COLOUR TV COLOUR TV colour mui VCR J ft TAfmUCIAL 14800 DELUXE HtA VCR FRONT INPUT JACKS AS WELL AS REAR ON SCREEN 111 CHANNEL TEAR EVENT TIMER HOP COME IN AND SEE ALL OUR INETORE SPECIALS ra BEFORE YOU BUY CHECK OUR LOW LOW PRICES L- WHY PAY MORE