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wy" 16 -- Scugog Citizen ~ Tuesday, D pd 20, 1994 Ras by Jil McIntosh Oshawa, Ont. My most memorable Christmas occurred when I was thirteen, and it started out as a difficult one that was saved by a tiny gesture that ! have never forgotten. My mother loved Christmas with a passion unrivalled. She loved shopping, loved decorating, and her presents were distinguished by two colours of tissue paper, wrapped in an offbeat way that I cannot duplicate. On Christmas morn- ing, I always wanted to sleep in; it was my mother who woke me up at 6 o'clock to open presents. This year, however, was different. I lived with my mother and grandparents, my grand- mother was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and my mother was recovering from an « illness. We opened presents, but there was no special Christmas dinner. It just wasn't possible that year, and my mother was bitterly disappointed. She was very close to her cousin Deanna, who called around nine o'clock. Mother said she needed to get out of the house for a while, and so she took me to her cousin's for coffee. They sat down, and Deanna asked how the day had gone. My mother burst into tears. This had been her first Christmas without a huge get-together and a feast, apd she couldn't control her sobs. Deanna didn't waste a moment. She put down her coffee, went to the refrigerator, and started to get out the mountain of leftovers from her own family's dinner. The spirit is building and we'd like to say, hope your season is made for you in every way. Thank you for choosing us. From the staff of ... CASHWAY BUILDING CENTRES You can depend on us! 1910 SCUGOG STREET, PORT PERRY 985-7334 Litre RES << 462 Paxton Street, PORT PERRY 244 Charlotte St, PETERBOROUGH 743-1861 4 Lindsay St. North, LINDSAY pe ® SEASON'S GREETINGS 'We hope yours is a celebration of love and laughter this Christmas. Thanks for visiting us this year! TERRY & CHRISTINE City Hearing Aid Centre Ra 985-3166 3280145 = Y 'My most memorable Christmas' This was before the days of microwaves, and everything went into the oven for an hour while Dearma turned on the Christmas lights and the music. Finally it was ready, and Deanna set three places at the dining room table. At ten o'clock at night, we sat and ate turkey, mashed potatoes, candied yams, hot rolls and vegetables, and when thet was finished there was steamed pudding and fruitcake. My mother was never a big eater, but she finished a huge plate and then had dessert, and I don't believe I have ever seen a bigger smile than I saw that night. My grandparents are both gone, and my mother too; there were only four more Christmas' left for her. At every one of them, she talked about her midnight supper with tears of happiness in her eyes, and I knew then that something as simple as a Bright Wis Valued Patrons Thank you Jor lighting up our year. May your holiday season deliver loads of good fortune and bundles of cheer. Thanks for your support. From all the Staff at GOFER CSURIER SERVICE Rs given completely from the heart, with love. warmed-up meal can be the best Christmas present of all if it's Santa made a special appearance Saturday at the Cadmus Country Club: The breakfast with Santa was a fundraiser for the Durham Safety Village project which when finished will allow children from all over the region to learn first hand about traffic safety, street proofing and bicyice safety. With Santa are Country Club staff Donna Richards, Ann Hogan, Lisa Hudson (front), and at back Sous Chef Peter Greco and head chef Scott Crourrier. About $365 was raised for the: Safety Village project, Va MOTORCITY C SATRRN Wishing you & yours a Very Merry Christmas! [ £ JANET HOY-HARPER £" 2) i MOTORCITY SATURN 1520 Dundas Street East, WHITBY, (905) 430-2350 Christmas Day is nears. The time of joy and cheer Now: all that's left to do, In thavile cal and ciome ae Fron! The Management and Staff, RIDGENORTH REALTY wm