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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2000
Christmas list
s the holidays approach, most of our neighbors
are busy planning parties, dinners, visits with A. Aiamily and friends, becoming swept up in the spirit of the season.
Many, too, are making out their holiday shopping lists — both for others and for themselves.
We've got a couple of suggestions to tack on to the bottom of those lists, along with the family and friends.
First, consider a gift to the County's Department of Social Services. The employees there are organizing their annual food drive for the needy, and will appreciate any donation of non-perishable foods to fill the baskets that will be distributed to the county's neediest families. Cash donations are also being accepted, which will be used to buy turkeys for the holiday baskets or other needs as deemed appropriate by the department. The department will accept donations through Dec. 18 for this holiday season.
Second, don’t forget your local volunteer fire and rescue department. The volunteers work hard all year to provide emergency services to their communities. On top of the training and drills necessary to maintain their skills, and responding to the actual emergency calls, most volunteers spend extra time helping their department raise the money to keep it operating.
Even if you contribute during the department's regular fundraising activities, we re sure that the volunteers will appreciate a little something extra at Christmas time.
Those are merely two suggestions to add to the Christmas list. There are many other organizations that serve various segments of our community — and all will appreciate a holiday donation.
Our View
Be generous as you consider
the approaching season
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