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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-12-17, Page 8PAC ' 8-UODER1CH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY. DECI M'$ER 17. 19116 Special OUR OWN PIZZA BUY ONE GET SECOND 1/2 "Brenden Gillum" TICKETS: $30. per couple. Includes Hot and CoId buffet, novelties (hats, horns, etc.) champagne at midnight. RESERVE NOW - TICKETS ARE LIMITED' HARBOUR MOHTS. RESTAURANT & TAVERN HIGHWAY 21 , ,BAYRIELP. 5654554 OPEN 7;DAYS A. WEEK $ A.M,-T 'TIS THE SEASON FOR A CHRISTMAS BOWLING PARTY 0 LnjOy a d,a(Tle Uvcr trim ru►2i4in.i►y' HOLIDAY BOWLING TIMES. Fri., Dec. 19.. ....... ... . .. . .......................................................7 pm -11 pm Sat., Dec. 20 1 pm -11 pm Oast week of YBC League Play) 1 pm -11 pm 1 pm -4' pm Sun., Mon., Tues Wed., Dec. 24 I i I Thurs., Dec. 25 Merry Christmas ' Closed for the Day a Fri. & Sat 1 pm -I1 pm Z Sun., Dec. 28 Full: YBC - Family Twosome 71 Mon. & Tues ................1 pm -11 pm Wed. Dec, 31.......................................................................1 pm -4 pm O Thurs., Jan. 1 .........................Happy New Year - Closed for the Day to Fri., Jan. 2 ..........................1 pm -11 pm (YBC - Jr. & Sr. League 6 pm) O Sat., Dec. 3 ..................................(YBC League Play 8:15) 1 pm -11 pm O Sun., Dec. 4................................................................................... ..... 1 pm -11 pm Call to Reserve a Spot for Your Group N w LITTLE 524 -BOWL Bow2695 l. or524-9966 One Only... SLEEPER LOUNGER Christmas $ 699 Special... • Q ...at May's! Plus there's more. Much More!... °I SILVER... OFF Bread Baskets, Butter Dishes, Salt & , 1' pf e'rs rritrays,... "• 1207OFF DOLLS Two Levels of Extraordinary Values Decorative INTERIOR DECORATING AND CUSTOM DRAPERY ALSO AVAILABLE elogion Jesus for Accessories 8 The Square Goderich Phone: 524-4400 „U otten at Christmas The Christmas season seems to bring many memories flooding into our minds. We quick- ly remember the Santa Claus parade, .the good family times, the exchanging of gifts, the decorated trees, the many banquets, and so much more. It really is to be marked as a hap- py time of the year. However, many do not know the true meaning of Christmas. Their question is not "Santa who?" but rather "Jesus who?" •+.. . :. 1 . 1F ., "tr*n nePn"t . : if:: , lei..L .. butter sandwich sitting so neatly on its plate Christmas morning. My sisters and I were ut- terly amazed as we gazed several times from the fireplace to the sandwich in confusion. Is there really a Santa Claus? We really could not understand it. To set our facts straight, the joy of Christmas to me is the birth of the Christ -child, not Santa and his reindeers with a bulging sleighload of toys. As much as I would like to sweep this nonsense under the rug, it is too deeply embedded in the minds of North Americans; but there is something that we who are can do, and that is tell it as it is. It seems rather ironic that most of the glory at Christmas time goes not to Christ but to the imposter, Santa Claus. To the majority of our little people, the pudgy old fellow is the king of the day. But to millions of people, Christmas becomes a financial nightmare as the credit card becomes excessively abused. It becomes a time of overspending, eating, drinking and partying; ushering in an in- . crease of suicide, murders and drunkenness. Is this what Christmas is all about? It is no wonder that for many this season is depress- ing and lonely only to be followed by those January blues. Should it not be a time of love, hope, peace and joy? MINISTER'S STUDY ROIr Please don't think that I alp a killjoy. We spend Christmas with our families, putting up decorations, exchanging gifts and enjoying lots off Christmas fun and food. In fact, my wife and I just bought our Christmas tree this rmrt 'vePk But we knew that Jesus is the reason tor Christmas. After that, paa„ue ter sandwich episode, that I mentioned earilier, my father shared with us the true meaning of Christmas and corrected, our fallacies. I always wondered how Santa could beat two malls at the same time!?'. It became tradition at our home to read the Christmas story (Luke 2) before opening our presents and they/ we shared together in good old fashioned family fellowship. Jesus was, and is, in the centre of our Christmas. It seems that for all those who promote San- ta Claus there always comes that moment of truth to the children when they finally realize that there really is not a Santa Claus a let down eh!? ! Not really. I find it so sweet when even the youngest of children can associate Jesus with Christmas. Our pastor's little girls have more than once commented to me, "we know Pastor Mark that there really is not a Santa Claus" hey enjoy seeing him in the parade, on the television, or in the mall, but they know' that he is just a man dressed up. They've been told that Santa does not exist and they certain- ly aren't let down! Many would like to say that Santa is the spirit of Christmas with his love, joy, giving and sharing. However, this is only robbing the Babe of Bethlehem of His birthright. Instead, let's tell them the truth. The Christmas tree is only a tradition brought down to us from the middle ages in Germany. The decorations, holly, singing, and oh yes the mistletoe (I think my first kiss was under it!) are very much English oriented. Santa Claus originated from Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, who lived during the fourth century and was popular as the patron saint of boys, young men and sailors. In the Netherlands his fas= t war rcldirk-txr-1 e,nTsar :.. . s as merely a cnilaren's holiday in which gifts were readily exchanged. Over one hundred years ago the English in New York accepted from the Dutch the unrecognizable Saint, call- ing him Santa Claus, and moved him to the English holiday of Christmas. Surprisingly, the Santa Claus syndrome of recent origin has attempted an enormous takeover of the birth. of Christ. Let's guard our heritage of almost two thousand years and make Christmas a time to remember the birth of our Saviour. Whynot take time this Christmas to sit down with your family and read Luke 2? Let's not let all the season's busyness overwhelm us and remove the true Christmas spirit. If you do not have a church home why not find yourself in one during this Christmas season? Let's make this Christmas a family time, not around Santa Claus, but rather Jesus Christ our Saviour. John 3:16 reads: "For God so lov- ed the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." The greatest blessing at Christmas is not receiv- ing, but giving. God gave to us His Son. Sure- ly, Jesus is the reason for the season! Jesus who? Jesus, the Son of God, born in a manger, died on a cross, .risen from the dead, so that we might have eternal life! Former Goderich man dies in Exeter MALCOLM S. McKELLAR Mrs; Malcolm Stewart (Mac) McKellar, of Spruce Villa, 35 Main Street, Zurich and formerly of Goderich and Stratford died at South Huron Hospital. in . Exeter, Monday Dec. 8, 1986 in his 63rd year. He was born in Hibbert Township on Feb. 2, 1924, a son of the. late Lindsay McKellar and the former Gladys Miller. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 109, Goderich and &former member of R.C.Q. Branch 8, Stratford. Surviving are Gwen (Clark) McKellar and family; one daughter Jane and her hus- band Robert Millar .of Mitchell and , her• mother Velma (Wolfe) McKellar of Strat- ford; three brothers Fergus of. Exeter, Robert of Egmondville and Laurie of Cromarty; two sisters Mrs. Bruce (Ber- nice) Armstrpng of Staffa and Mrs. Jeanette Wallace of Oil City and two grandchildren Suzanne and Michael Millar. He was predeceased by three brothers Douglas, Donald and Ross. ' Friends, were •received at the.tockhart, Funeral Henle hi MtRhell `where ifuneral services were held on Thursday with Rev. Robert Sinasac officiating:. Interment. was in Staffa Cemetery. On Wednesday evening, members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 109, Goderich and Branch 128, Mit- chell held a service at the funeral home with Bob Chapman and- Alvin Blackwell both of OBITUARIES Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 Goderich in charge. Expressions of sympathy were shown • through floral tributes and memorial dona- tions to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Stratford General Hospital Building Fund and Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto. ORVAL JOHN GREEK • A former Stanley and Tuckersmith Township farmer, Orval John Greer, died in Clinton Public Hospital on December 9. He was 78. Born in Stanley Township on May 3, 1908, he was the son of the late Joseph Greer and Ann Jane Johnston. Mr. Greer farmed in Stanley Township, then Logan Township, Fullerton Township and Tuckersmith Township before moving to Clinton in 1976. He is survived • by , his • wife,- the • former Florence . Politick. 'They: were ':Married,' on November 10, 1943 in Grand Bend. Also surviving are two children, Mrs. Hazel (William) Govier of Goderich and Harvey of Ilpmilton. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Kevin and Jeffrey Govier and Jennifer and Philip Greer. Funeral services were held on December NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE at the Goderich Township Hall ° WED. DEC. 314 4 IT'S SO EASY! JUST AIM & SHOOT! 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Steve Baldry of Philpott Memorial Church in Hamilton officiated. ELSIE ETHEL JACKSON Elsie Ethel, (Tanner) Jackson, of Maitland Manor and formerly of Kincar- dine, died at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich on Thurs- day, December 11 in her 95th year. She was born in Glouchester, England, on June 22, 1892. She married the late William Jackson, of England, on December 24;1921, at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Wingham. Surviving are two , daughters, Sylvia (Mrs. Stan Emmerton) of Kincardine and Edna (Mrs. Robert McLean) of Goderich. Also surviving are four grandchildren, beryl and her husband Ron. McKee of • Kincardine, Rick McLean and his wife Col - len of Goderich, Randy McLean and his -_ wife Judy of Goderich, and Tim Mcl4ean and his wife Kathy of Ottawa; six grand- children, Brooke and Carla McKee of Kin- cardine, Riekie .and Ryan McLean of Gdtterich and Brad, and Mark McLean ;of Goderich. Two sisters, Gertrude Hockley of Cam- bridge and Daisy Gammack of Aberdeen, Scotland, also survive. Mrs. Jackson was predeceased by one brother and one sister. A funeral service was held at the Davey- Linklater Funeral Home in Kincardine on Saturday, December 13 with Rev. James Francom officiating. Interment will be in the Kincardine Cemetery. BEST INTEREST % Guaranteed Investment Certificates "'Subject to change Geiser-Kneale ir, Exeter 233-2420 Clinton 412-9747 Insurance Brokers Inc, Grand 8•nd 231-8484 Gadorlch 324-2111 Advisory board for the blind holds dinner SEAFORTH - The Huron -Perth Advisory Board for the Blind held their Annual Christmas Dinner at the Legion Hall here on November 29. There was a very good turnout. Entertain- ment was provided by Archie Mann and his Fiddlers from Listowel. Members also sang some Christmas songs, and enjoyed the music. Daiby® Dishwashers For Christmas Quantities Limited HUTCHINSON APPLIANCE SERVICE 308 Huron Rd., Godorlch 524-7831 524-8732 The TOWN OF GODERICH requires interested individuals to sit on the Recreation Board. The Recreation Board is currently preparing a Master plan on Recreation, as well as dealing with many important matters that affect the future of Recreation in the Town of Goderich. Any interested individ'aals wishing to sit on the Recreation Board should forward a detailed resume of experience and qualifica- tions to the undersign at the earliest possible date in order that appointments can be made to the Board for the upcoming- term. Larry J. McCabe Clerk Treasurer Town of Goderich