MAYFAIR ‑ Everyone has had enough of this cold spell and a wish for Christmas is warmer weather, especially for those venturing out. We've had way more snow now than probably the last two winters.
Gordon Kennedy of Mullingar is still farming strong at age 89 and he recently celebrated another birthday. His dozen children helped him celebrate with cake, parties and gifts.
Looking for a new wine to try out for Christmas celebrations? Rabbit Lake liquor store and hotel is carrying product from a Debden winery operated by Joan Dzialo. Rabbit Lake will be busy over the holidays, as many Meeting Lake cabin owners open up their cabins again in the winter for festive activities, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and ice fishing. The locals say the ice is safe and you can see many ice fishing shacks dotting the frozen lake. For the past few years, the ice has been cleaned by volunteers to provide an opportunity for skating. Winter does come with positives.
Christmas Eve mass at Mayfair Roman Catholic Church is at 9 p.m. The priest and parishioners welcome anyone wanting to participate in the candlelight service. The church is beautifully decorated, emphasizing the important nativity and the service will feature glorious religious Christmas music.
During these troubled pandemic times, Christmas celebrations seem to be under fewer restrictions this year. Wishing a blessed Christmas to News Optimist readers. The newspaper always has interesting articles to read and the staff work \ diligently to produce a weekly paper which reaches a big audience. Dance like Frosty. Shine like Rudolph. Give like Santa and. the best of all, love like Jesus.
