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editorial
Holiday letter from comedian
Colin Mochrie to Canadians
love the holidays, and want to
remind you to take a deep breath
and enjoy them. it seems like the
holiday months always go by in fast
forward, in some red, white and green
induced glitter haze. Don't get mcg
wrong, glitter is great, but with every-
thing moving so quickly it's hard to
take time and enjoy the best parts of
the season.
For me the holiday season is a
chance to spend time with my fam-
ily, and to sit back and look at all
the wonderful things in my life. it's
important to reflect on all of the
good moments (as well as the not -
so -great 'growing' moments) of the
past year.
Because of the business of day-
to-day life we don't get to see our
loved ones (15 often as we'd like,
and the holidays are a great time to
reconnect. 'there are those won-
derful parties, and the more casual
get togethers. For the past 20 years
I've met with a group of friends at
the same restaurant on Christmas
live, which has been a wonderful
way to catch up with people who
furan a lot to tile,
1'd encourage all Canadians to do
at least one charitable event as a
family during the holiday season.
When my son was younger we
would do things like get involved hi
a soup kitchen and collect toys for
the less fortunate. As a result we
have some wonderful memories,
and my son is a very giving person
who often thinks of others.
My wife and i have also enjoyed
giving charitable gifts through the
World Vision Gift Catalogue. 'the
act of giving isn't a muscle we
always use - and like any muscle it
needs to he exercised to be made
stronger.
And then there is that fun, goofy
element to the season - where we
can.all get away with being a kid
again. So please, take the time to
slow things down and enjoy the
season.
Colin Moeltric'
From the countryside
in the spirit of the sea-
son, here are some ran-
dom wishes and observa-
tions for the New Year.
'I'o all the shoppers out
there. The Good Earth
was written In (;hila but it is doubtful that
11 was Made in China.
'1'o all my political colieagues.
Rome wasn't built in a day but it also took
many centuries to unravel. We at least are
still building.
'lb all the caregivers, volunteers
and spiritual advisors. May your God give
you strong winds under your wings, We
owe you big time.
To Prime Minister harper. Be careful
what you wish for In dividing us. The lan-
guage of division has no happy ending.
'10 all the occupiers, Join the rest in dia-
logue and building a civil society. There is
a time in every season for everything.
Don't rest or give up.
To the rest of us. Hug a 1 %'er regularly. It
will do them good, knowing that they are
needed and for us ,the little loose change
that might fall is a bonus.
To our International brothers and sisters
seeking democracy. We are behind you in
From the Countryside
John Mussell
spirit anyway. It sloes
remind us 01 our good
fortune.
'1'0 Premier McGui0ty,
Beware the curse of the
smartny liberal. '!'here is
an Ontario out here in the boondocks. Our
proud independence is from whence you
carate.
To Conrad Black and Brian Mulroney.
Where have you been? I hope your erudi-
tion and good humour grace our public
discourses again soon.
To Jean Chretien. We need your good
humour, your physical presence and your
earthy language. The cyborgs !ave taken
over.
To the 9976 and the rest. We need you to
be aware. Democracy demands active citi-
zens. Ignorance is no defense under law. it
shouldn't be wider democracy,
To all my editors. This is a disclosure. 1
confess, 1 am an elected official and a pub-
lic servant, and proud of both roles, I asked
Santa for forgiveness.
And to all, A healthy and prosperous New
Year, Hug a child daily and talk with them
about those that came before. Remember,
Mother Barth is calling.
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Sands of Time
Lynda HIllman-Rapley
Editor, Lakeshore Advance
Looking forward to
a new chapter as
we welcome 2012
When we look down the road to the new
year it is with anticipation of good timts
ahead and hope that our dreams and goals
all come true. We reflect on the reim'in
!minces of the past year and desires of the
new year. 2011 has been a challenging ono
for our entire readership area- not so hutch
though as our Goderich neighbours. As ;o
community we jumped on board, and con
dotty to do so as they sift through the thiniagts
resulting from the August 21 tornado. (laser
to home the proposed tri -municipal setvet
treatment plant took over the head lines for
much of the year as did the wind farm issue.
that continue to dominate the front pages
Our communities lost many friends and fano
lly to health issues and we are fortunate to
have known these people. '1'o all our readers
a very happy new year!
We will open the book. Its pages are Nat'l,
We are going to put words on them Dorsey e,
The book is called Opportunity and its tit.!
chapter is New Year's Day. - /With I.Ul'cj,,1
i►ierce
An optimist stays up until midnight to see
the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make
sure the old year leaves, - Hill Vaughan
Year's end is neither an end nor 0 begin
!ling but 0 going on, with all the wisdo►n thr
experience can instil in us. - /gal Borland
Let this coining year be better than all the
others, Vow to do some of the things you've
always wanted to do but couldn't find the
time.... (:all up a forgotten friend. Drop an
old grudge, and replace it tvith some pleasant
memories, ,.. Vow not to make 0 promise you
don't think you can keep.... Walk tall, and
smile more, You'll look 10 years younger.
Don't be afraid to say, "1 love you': Say it
again. They are the sweetest words in the
world;'- Ann Landers
We spend January 1 walking through our
lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work
to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this
year, to balance the list, we ought to walk
through the rooms of our lives... not looking
for flaws, but for potential." - Ellen Goodman