The spirit of giving

<p class="p1">Another season of holiday celebrations has come and gone. Visiting families and friends have headed back home to settle into the ordinary routines of life: school, jobs, chores. </p><p class="p2">Yet, as we reflect on the joy of the holidays, we can once again take heart knowing that the people of Union County are willing to step up to extend a helping hand to those who are in need or may be hurting in some way.</p><p class="p2">Perhaps you have noted some of the pictures and stories which have appeared in The Gazette-Democrat in recent weeks about those who worked so hard to share the spirit of the holidays with those who may have needed to have some cheer in their lives.</p><p class="p2">The Shop with a Cop/Firefighter program in area communities is one example of sharing the holiday spirit. This special program brought happiness to dozens of children.</p><p class="p2">The Anna Elks Lodge worked to provide 300 holiday meals to those in need. The lodge also showed its support for the work done by Bethany Village in Anna.</p><p class="p2">Local schools joined in the spirit of the season to gather toys which were transported to St. Louis Children's Hospital. </p><p class="p2">These are just a few of the many examples of the shining spirit of Christmas which is alive and well in Union County. </p><p class="p2">This spirit extends beyond the holiday season. Many of our friends and neighbors work hard throughout the year to help our friends and neighbors who are in need. Often, the folks doing the work are unsung heroes, and they have no qualms about that.</p><p class="p2">We take this opportunity to say thank you, thank you, thank you to all of those in our community who truly live the Golden Rule. Job well done. Have a great 2015.</p>


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