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party Santa hands out gifts to Santa Claus arrived by snowmobile with charming helpers Rosemary Bird and Anita and a big bag full of gifts tor about children at the annual Beardmore and Company childrens Christmas party held In the Acton Industrial Centre Saturday afternoon Before and after Santas arrival children and employees were served generous portions of fried chicken with all the trimmings tee cream sundaes and cones and coffee and soft drinks An unfortunate break In a heavy duty power line foiled plans to serve hamburgers spaghetti pina trench fries and candy floss Clown clowns Banjo the clown roamed throughout the crowd entertaining youngsters Cartoons and a film on leather processing made at the local plant were also available for viewing Children also played hoopla and enjoyed rides on automatic horses Company president Norm and his wife Rita welcomed guests Staff members helped Santa distribute gifts and manned the food booths HINTONS For Home Entertainment COLOR B TV STEREO I COMPONENT SETS TAPE RECORDERS RADIOS Mantel Clock MAGNUS ORGANS STEREO TAPES PORTABLE RECORD PLAYERS PRICED FOR THE BEST CHRISTMAS SAVING 5 to i store The Acton Free 22 Have you a homeless DANCE BAND This could be just the place for you Its large Its modern Its central We can offer you these large dance hall facilities on a permanent or semi permanent basis Close to Milton Acton Georgetown Streetsvllle andBrawptori INTERESTED PARTIES CALL 8783421 COLONEL SAUNDERS KENTUCKY FRIED Chicken Serving up the goodies were I to r Barb palace had flngerllckin good chicken for children and Abbott Conway and Fred Salt Glen helped employees at Beardmore Christmas party Saturday himself to some chicken Staff Photo Recreation committee to pay 66 employees benefits Peace Management Staff Eds Fish Chip Restaurant Closed Dec Open Dec Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Frank Staff A RESTAURANT THANK YOU FOR YOU Closed Christmas Day Open Saturday pm Closed Sunday Closed New Years Day Acton Porks and Recreation Committees three full time employees will have per cent of fringe benefits paid by tho committee instead of tho previous SO per cent It was decided at Friday nights meeting Increase In payment of premiums for benefits Is the same as that received by town employees under the latest CUPE agreement Paying the additional per cent In fringe benefits will cost the committee year The committee also voted to give each of the full time employees a Christmas turkey and each of eight part time employees a Christmas bonus Place ad Also authorized at the final meeting of year were Purchase of a half page In Ihe 1971 Acton District High School yearbook Vicechairman Bob Ijiughlen suggested the ad be worded to encourage students to become interested in the towns recreation program Accounts totalling for the month of December Major Items were supplies for the arena booth ana for deodorant for the arena washrooms Property committee chairman Chapman reported new mesh for the goal nets has been purchased and Installed The committee decided to allow town works department to dump snow in the park in a location to be specified by arena manager Harold Townsley Chairman Marks suggested asking Dalton Engineering for a bid on the balance of renovations to the arena so next years committee may work on It at budget time Chairman Marks suggested next years committee begin planning for the summer playground program at the first meeting of the new year He expressed concern about possible slighting of the teenage group in planning a summer program Don Price who has supervised the summer playground In the past has expressed a desire to have someone new take over playground responsibilities vicechairman Bob said he would like to see someone pursue the possibility of Acton adults becoming involved In a recreational education program through Sheridan College Committee member Hugh Patterson said he would like to see on lake cleaned off to provide skating for organized groups Mr Patterson suggested to 4 Sunday afternoons as on Ideal time for skating on the lake The committee referred It to the members Chairman Marks presided for the brief meeting which was followed by the traditional year ending party for committee members staff employees Annual concert rcportorsnnd their wives and girl friends Mr Marks and his wife JoAnn were host for the event Vicechairman who has accepted- a position on the board of directors of Georgian Community College Owen Sound remarked It has been a joy for him to serve on the committee far tho past two years Mr said ho thinks on the tor any commit Ittec WE WISH you a Merry Christmas LET THE Free Press know about your holiday visits or visitors STARTING TO see the January magazines coming In the moU with the Christmas cards Bandsmen nearly fill high school platform A crowd of about enjoyed what must be the tenth annual Christmas concert of Acton Citizens Band in the high school auditorium Sunday evening Tables were set cabaret style at the front of the auditorium with rows of listeners toward the back Guests of the bond for the evening were the goldJacketed Legion Chorallers Coffee and Christmas cake were served during intermission Introductions Bill Buchanan welcomed the crowd and Introduced band master Dr George Elliott the band and the Chorallers Dr Elliott gave a few words of explanation Before each band number Fill stage He pointed out the high school stage wont be able to ac commodate the band much longer If It keeps growing There were players on the stage Including many Junior bandsmen and bandswomen bandsboys and bandsglrls When Dr Elliott introduced the test piece the band ployed at the CNE he pointed out his many Junior members lack a full Instrumental high school program that many towns have Playing at the CNE measures their abilities makes them study one piece more Intensively and gives them a fun day at the Ex he explained They placed fourth out of six bonds this year All tastes The Sunday program Included music for all tastes Special Christmas music included O Come Come Emmanuel a chant which was the music of the church for a thousand years until about A D and a reflective arrangement of French carols Their marches included a special request from the Junior members Hogans Heroes March a popular TV theme The youngsters In the audience seemed to enjoy it most and applauded enthusiastically Popular tunes The Chorallers led by Ted Hansen with David Harris at the piano Bong some of their popular selections and a special version of Santa Is Coming to Town with pretty little Ailona Turner singing the solos Both the and the bond enjoyed their programs with lively versions of We Wish You a Merry Christmas As usual the evening was Informal with many children In the audience There was also one very wellbehaved dog named Chlqulta Maxwell whose ears and whiskers reflected his pleasure at hearing his favorite tunes 25 tax rebate is not so rosy Tax rebates of per cent to farmers ore not as rosy as they might appear to be according to George a north Burlington farmer and a trustee on the Halton County Board of Education Speaking on a motion from the Lambkin Board of Education which objected to the concession said It didnt really amount to 25 per cent Lose shelter tax If they give farmers the per cent tax rebate well lose the 12 per cent shelter rebate so we only have a per cent rebate Then if we sell the land In 10 yean we have to pay back the amount of the with eight per cent Interest So It Isnt as rosy as it might seem said DECORATION The right approach makes decorating tho family Christmas tree fun Instead of contusion The week of Dec 13 to Dec was a busy week for officers of the Acton detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police They Investigated General Oc currences Including two break and enters in which thieves stole money and cigarettes A case of fraud reported and this Is under investigation A reported assault rounded off tho crime sheet Three cases of liquor offences were Investigated and the charges laid wore for Impaired driving drunk In a a public place and minor consuming Two business premises were found to be insecure by an officer on night patrol The remaining occurrences were of a minor nature and required little time to clear One motor vehicle accident was Investigated during the seven day period Total damage In this accident was estimated at A total of nine charges were laid motorists for Infractions of the Highway Traffic Act and another 10 received warnings Provincial Judges Court proceedings resulted in nine convictions being registered Four convictions were recorded against local youths for the possession of a narcotic A local man received a two year Jail term for his part In a robbery Total fines and cents were At this time I would like to wish tho people of Acton a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year on behalf of Corporal It Mason and five officers of detachment VISIT HINTONS BASEMENT lor the TOYS GAMES DECORATIONS ETC See Our Display of Specials at Savings club winners In last weeks Club draw were Jean Mnrcoux Terry Wilson Morris Courtney Mac and Brian McDonald SEE THE NEW SNOWMOBILES JALES SERVICE Made bra Division of Coleman Co N0RVAL SHELL SERVICE Hwy Nerval Gvtnlns tit A Star to guide them on their way Men came bearing gift Today the wonder glow anew joy to gladden every heart May yours be a Dorothy Bernlce Elizabeth Lo BEAUTY LOUNGE and sincere greeting to you and your loved ones for the bright holiday season ACTON MOTORS Selected Used Can Senricing All Makes Main St S Acton 8531280 PRICE SALEI1 SEE AT THE FRONT FOR A SELECTION OF MERCHANDISE AT PRICE Boxed Chrlstma Cards Paper Decoration Etc Gift Wrapping Ribbom ALSO SEE OTHER DISPLAYS FEATURING ATTRACTIVELY PRICED CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Hintons to 1 Store hoping that Santa brings lots of good things your way Thank you LEOS AUTO BODY fmtr Rachlin Jewellers Mill St Acton