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Zurich Citizens News, 1971-12-16, Page 2THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1971 root my window Aii Sys., it,`K I've noticed that Christmas has been deteriorating now - from an averall point of view, of course - for a few years. People are becoming more and more hard and callous about what used to be considered the most joyous season of the year. In fact, it isn't easy for those of us who still love Christmas to remain untouched by all the cynicism which accompanies the modern Yuletide. The Scrooge which appeared that Christmas long ago was just a big old softie compared to the people who celebrate Christmas these days. Just the other day I was reading about an incident in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, It seems that Santa Claus was arriving by helicopter at a shopping centre in that city and as the Old Elf disembarked, a crowd of about 600 youngsters rushed him, knocked him clown and stole his bag of goodies. "I thought I was going to be killed, " Santa told the news- men later. "They broke down the barriers and rushed me. I got knocked to the ground and couldn- t even move. I finally managed to get up and I yelled 'Get bacicl Get back!' and Rept most of them off me until the police could get through." That's really typical of our generation, though. We're too civilized now to enjoy simple pleasures such as Christmas carols and gift giving and din- ner among good friends. We have to be suave and sophistic- ated and introduce Santa Claus onto the scene at every possible juncture, making him the pat- sy for our own failures to rec- ognize the real joys of Christ- mas. And poor old Santa does take a beating, doesn't lie? He's not loved by the children. He's used miserably to fulfill selfish dreams which would be better off unfulfilled. Ile's a pawn in the game of making children -go to bed early for a month before Christmas so moms and dads can get out to the big bash next door or at rhe club. Every year Santa loses more favor with the kids, probably because he didn't produce the full order the previous Christmas. It really takes a level-headed set of parents to keep a youngster on an even keel at Christmas time with television and radio and post- ers and storekeepers constantly whispering in their ear, "Just tell Santa Clause what you want for Christmas. It's sure to be under the tree on Christ- mas morning." It isn't any wonder then, the 600 little monsters in Fort Lauderdale whipped St. Nick to within an inch of Whiskers and made off with all the goodies he had in his bag. After all, Santa is for one purpose and one purpose only - to shell out. There's BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER no rule that says you have to wait your turn like little ladies and gentlemen. The adults of this continent can feel proud that we've taught our children just how to enjoy Christmas, The modern interpretation of goodwill is to get whatever you want how- ever you can ---but with a smile on your face and a cheery tune on your lips. Our offspring have learned fast and well. We shouldn't be astonished that they would mug poor Santa Claus for a few candies. For as many years as I've been writing this column I've been saying that Santa Claus is not revered at our house. He is simply a lovely charact- er from a storybook, a kind of mythical spirit which has no real meaning except in games of make-believe I've taken all kinds of abuse from all kinds of people through the years because of my stand on this matter, but I remain firm in my conviction that Santa Claus should not be the heart of Christmas in our horse, And do you know what? I'll bet my children love Santa Claus as much do - maybe even more than your children do because they know he's a happy side of Christmas which will provide excitement only as long as we want to pretend that he does. He's any way we want him to be because he's' only in our itnagination---and imagination, as everyone knows, is one of the most vers- atile part of the human mind, But our mind came from God and so did Christ ---and so did Christmas. 0 ROASTING TURKEY For safe eating, the Christmas turkey should be stuffed just before roasting. Never stuff the turkey the night before coloking. Stuffing prepared from bread, melted butter, liquid, and sometimes egg is often at room temperature or warmer. This temperature allows rapid bact- eria growth. Even if the stuffed turkey is refrigerated, the stuf- fing cools too slowly to stop bacterial growth. Even a cold oven with timer set is unsafe. Overnight roasting at a low temperature (200 deg.) is also poor practice as the stuffing is insulated from heat by the turk- ey and remains at its lukewarm temperature for a number of hours. For maximum safety, prepare the dry ingredients only the night before. Combine with liq- uid, butter, and egg just before cooking. Pack loosely into the dry, salted cavity just before roasting, or bake separately in a casserole. Allow 1/2 to 3/4 cup stuffing per pound of turkey. Roast the turkey loosely cov- ered at 325 deg. for moist, tender meat and a safely cooked stuffing. 'The I~ FI".ID Featuring: Fn and S TU DAY ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS Henson Brow International night with Brownies dressed up in gay cost- umes to represent people from other lands highlighted the Brownie and Guide Fly -up its the Hensel! United Church rec- ently. Linda Lenting represent- ed the Netherlands; Lori Lovell, Trinidad; Barbara McCurdy, Japan, Debbie Venner, Mexico; and Shelley Wareing, Ceylon. Prior to the Fly -up, the girls were persented with Golden Bars and Wings by the District Commissioner, Mrs. 11. Mc- Creath. Each Brownie described a Christmas custom of a country, then joined silver links forming a circle of friendship for Brown- ies around the world. Julie Mock, Brenda Camp- bell, Alma Archer, Lorna Williams, him Stewart, Vicki Baker, .Janet Bilke and Mellisa Veal were enrolled into the Guide Company by the Com- missioner. Girls receiving interest badges were as follows; Backyard Caiup- er, Lisa cladding; Gail Travers, Cheryl Fuss, Aileen Nlungel, Barbara Cooper, Tracey Turner, Nancy McCurdy, Pale Simmons, Margaret Couper and Brenda Pepper; Backyard Cook; Lisa Cladding, Margaret Couper and Tracey Turner; Collectors and swimmers; Tracey Turner; Laundress and Pioneer; Joanne Luxton; Fire Brigade, Dale Simmons, Nancy McCurdy, Joanne Luxton, Margaret Coup- er, Cheryl Fuss, Tracey Turner, Brenda Pepper, Mellisa Veal, Lisa Cladding, and Barbara Anglican Church Women meet The regular meeting of the Anglican Church Women was held on December 9, at the home of Mrs. R.11. Middleton. The president, Mrs. W. Scrab- uili opened the tweeting with the members prayer. A devotional from the Living Message was read by Mrs. Mary Taylor, Rev, G,A. Anderson and Mrs. Scrabuik. Mrs. Wind - over read a poem called "Christmas Eve." The business of the day was conducted and a report on ent- ertainment at the Queensway Nursing douse was given. Those helping this month are Mrs. Mary Taylor, Mrs. Annie Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Forrest, Mrs. Fanny Clarke, Mrs. R,11. Middleton, Miss Olive Petty and Mrs. Windover. The roll call was answered by reading a verse from the Bible with the word "joy" in it. Mrs. Clark gave the study called "God solves all our problems. " Rev. Anderson showed slides of the Cathedral in Exeter, Eng- land. ng- land. Rev. Anderson closed the meeting with prayer. LIVESTOCK SHI I i,6 TO TORONTO UNION STOCK YARDS Dunn and Levack Every Monchy All Loads Fully Insured! CONTACT Campbell cKi :ley .R t, ZURICI-I Phone 262-5430 ies l fi,1p Cooper; Little /louse Emblem, Joanne Luxton. A very interesting presentat- ion and display was given by the following; Tracey Turner on Scotland, Patti Van Wieran, on Holland, Flora Nabrotzky of Clinton, on Germany and Margaret and Mrs. Couper on New Zealand. The girls put a lot of work and effort into their talks to make them more informative and interesting, • and also showed artifacts from these countries. Christmas carols were sung in Dutch, German and French. The lunch featured foods from these countries and was enjoy - Christmas meeting of Hensall UCW (continued from page 1) of affirmation, " and Mrs. Robert Cook who asked the quest- ion "What means this Glory?" Five Brownie, Linda Lenting, Debbie Venner, Karen Volland, Shelley Wareing, and Barbara McCurdy, favoured everyone by singing songs they had learn- ed in Brownies, and were led by Mrs. Eric Luther with Mrs. Cecil Pepper at the piano. Many Christmas carols were sung with Miss Greta Lamutie accompanying on the organ, Mrs. Rowe closed with prayer after which everyone journeyed to the Fellowship hall for the rest of the meeting. Mrs. Rowe presided for the business, Mrs. \'alter Spencer gave a final year end treasurer's report. Mrs. Robert Cook very fitting- ly thanked Mrs. Rowe for serv- ing lier year's terns as president, and Mrs. Howard Seane on be- half of all the units, presented her with a beautiful poinsetta. Mrs. Rowe thanked everyone who had helped her through the year. Everyone made a little Christ- mas favor to go on the trays at the Queensway Nursing Itonte for their Ghaisttnas dinner. A delicious Christmas lunch was served. PAGE 2 ed by a large attendance of . Mother's Brownies and Guides. There will be no Brownies and Guides now until January. Steer This Way BY LARRY SNIDER If your car tends to drift, uneven front tire pressure is the likely cause. Whichever front tire is lower determines the direction of the drift. 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