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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-12-23, Page 6Page 6 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, December 23, 2009 www.goderichsignalstar.com Proprietor and published by Bowes Publishers, P.O. Box 220, 120 Huckins Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 4B6 EDITORIAL Cherish simple things this Christmas season Christmas is such a special and caring time. But most of all, Christmas is a spirit that permeates our lives and mani- fests itself in so many warm and wonderful ways through our caring deeds and actions. Hopefully, it will be a time of peace and good will toward our fellow man. Hopefully, it will be a time of sharing with family and friends and those we love. Hopefully, Christmas will be that time that brings out a peaceful and ethereal spirit that lifts us beyond the mundane struggles of our lives. There is a simple, genuine and sincere quality about Christmas that lifts our spirit and brings new hope for the state of our troubled world. Christmas is the spirit of giving and sharing. From the first gift of the Christ Child in the most modest of surroundings in the Bethlehem stable, the spirit of unconditional and selfless giving has endured. It is a• spirit that caringly turns our thoughts toward others, our family, neighbours, the disadvantaged and less fortunate. The true spirit of Christmas is in the giving and sharing of our time and good fortune. So many people in our area have given generously and self- lessly of themselves to provide for the less fortunate and needy in their communities. Those caring and generous deeds speak to the real Christmas gift of giv- ing. Hopefully, this will be a Christmas that brings together families, friends and loved ones in the true spirit of the season. The lasting memories of Christmas are created in family gatherings where genuine and warm feel- ings pervade. Hopefully, this will be a Christmas where we can all extract a good mea- sure of satisfaction from knowing that many families and children will create their own warm and lasting memories thanks to the generosity of citizens who provided through the Christmas Bureau and other agencies. The spirit of generosity and giving is alive. Hopefully, Christmas will be a time of peace and joy in your house- hold. Christmas is a time to cherish the simple gifts that life offers. The love of family and friends. Hopefully, it will be a time when valued traditions continue to play an important role in your seasonal celebration. Our Christmas wish is that it is a time of love, peace, joy and good times for you and your family. (DS) Christmas spirit visits MacKay To the Editor; A wonderful Christmas meal was enjoyed by a crowd of over 70 people at MacKay Centre last week. Elayne Ras and children from the Huron String School entertained after lunch and Santa also made an appearance. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the NN•••• The Goderich Signal -Sar, published every Wednesday at Goderich, Ontario is one of The Signal -Star Publishing Group of Community Newspapers, a division of Bowes Publishers. The Goderich Signal Star shall not be liable for failure to publish an ad for typographical errors in publication except to the extent of the cost of that portion of the ad in which the error occurred. The Goderich Signal -Star reserves the right to reject or edit any advertisement. The Goderich Signal -Star is a pmud member of the Canadian Community Newspapers Association (CCNA) and The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA). MINION MOW Editorial Deadlines... Friday at 2 pm All Advertising Deadlines... Entertainment, Births, Deaths, In Memoriams... Classifieds... Display Advertising... Friday at 2 pm Telephone Fax.... Publisher... Reporters... 519-524-2614 519-524-5145 Dave Sykes Dominique Milburn Gerard Creces Denny Scott • Letters opinion community and our mem- bers for their support of the centre. Chocolates, candy canes and oranges were donated by local business- es for our special dinner. An anonymous , friend of the centre donated 70 chocolate Santas. Thanks to the Signal - Star for covering events at the centre. A Merry all. Christmas to Sincerely, Jack Seaman, President The MacKay Centre for Seniors Classifieds & Subscription... Accounting... Office Manager... Display Sales... Advertising Manager... Judy Austin Rhonda Butt Mary Johnston Janet Shrier Lisa Paleczny Keith Moreland Steve Northey Candice Mclvor Kevin Shrier Email... gssnews@bowesnet.com,gsssports@bowesnet.com gssads@bowesnet.com, goderichads@bowesnet.com web site... www goderichsignalstar. com .m.. Pueuctmoris MAIL AGREEMENT No. 40064683 PAP REGISTRATION No. 7602 kneel UNOEuvERAsLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES To: Circulation Dept., • 120 Heckles St., P.O. Box 120, Goderich, ON, N7A 486 (519) 524-2614 EMAIL: Osenewe@bowesnet.com We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs. Canada pcna