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Acton Free Press Wed November Please include address when writing to Santa It a getting close to that time of year again when Santa us will make his rounds to all the and girls Right now Santa is very busy making toys and studying liBtsHowever it is also the time of year when letters pour In from youngsters all around the world Santa telephoned the Free Press when he was in Toronto on the weekend and asked us to please remind all the children to include their return address when writing him The jolly old fellow says with all the activity going on at home and in workshop is not always handy for him to answer the letters Immediately Santa has also promised tin Free Press to allow us to print some of the letters from local children In our newspaper He will send them to us sometime in December Music concert is combined effort On Sunday November students from the Acton Dis trict High School band BrookvUIe Z Bennett and Robert Little public schools will present a musical festi val entitled Music The concert will feature combined band and massed choir selections Four songs are being learned by all three public schools At the same time the high school band preparing instrumental ver of the four songs In addition to the combined efforts Junior and Senior choirs from each public MZ Bennett news school will perform as will the high school band The evening concert will be held In the Acton High School gymnasium at 7 30 m on Sunday November 21 A rehearsal for all pants will take place in the nigh school gymnasium from on Sunday November 21 Following the rehearsal some BrookvUIe students will be paired with students from Acton schools The guests will then accompany their acton hosts and hostesses for an evening meal with an Acton family It is expected that both students and the communities involved will benefit from the combined effort Music 76 says Robert Liltle music teacher D L nnfin CHOIR FROM M Z Bennet school entertained during a Remembrance Day Assembly at the school last Wednesday Scout and Guide news by At an assembly set up for the grades four to eight last Wednesday M Bennett was fortunate to have Joe Hurst a war veteran and our music teacher will be taking 60 students from grades six seven and eight to 0 Keefe Centre to see the Ballet La Fill Mai Gardee Hills councillor speak put by Ballet Mark Howe Acton second Beaver Colony got off to a tail slap ping start last Thursday evening The response was so good that both colonies are now filled to capacity The first Acton Beaver Colony will meet on Thursday evenings in the new Scout Halt For those new Beavers who begin regular meetings on Thursday we have a report of last Wednesdays Beaver meeting This report is exactly as spoken by Gerry Butler a seven year old Beaver Gerry just wished to tell you what he thought of Beavers in Acton It is based on their meeting a week ago today I saw some movies They were about real beavers and Cat the Hat The beavers build big dams to live in in winter The dams are made of sticks and mud The beavers swim to the shore to chop down trees with their teeth Their teeth are really sharp A hunter tried to shoot the beaver but some nice boys threw something into the water and scared the beaver away We played some goofy games Go around touch someone on their head and run fast Wesangsomesongs One was about two bears Yogi and BooBoo We had some popcorn and chips The leaders did the Beaver sign The Beaver sign is special You put your first two fingers up in the shape of beaver teeth All our leaders are nice to us We like them too The Beavers have lots of fun I really like Beaver Gerry Butler Robert Little news By Sharon Bendicks Throughout the past few weeks students at Robert Little have been tested for the upcoming report Students had numerous tests in different subjects also notebooks were handed in for marking Inter House competition The winners in the art contest are as follows 1st place Tigers collage made by Nancy Wong 2nd place Cheetah s collage made by Lisa Thomas 3rd Lion collage made by Brad arid Ken Ander son place Panthers collage made by Paul Camp bell Many teachers are pleased with the participation all students show in Inter House Competition In the area of Robert Little is happy with the effort put fourth by the volleyball teams in the exhibition games against M Z Bennett Jamboree Some parents with sons who will be attending the Canadian Jamboree this summer have inquired as to suggested Christmas gifts The Jamboree is a light weight camp so this must be kept in mind The principle items of cost would be a light weight sleeping bag which can fit snugly into a strong roomy frame pack Hiking boots with firm ankle support are also necessary If more gift suggestions are please contact me Scout era club All Scouters are urged to attend November Scouters Club in Georgetown It will begin at 8 30 at St George Parish Hall on Guelph Street If you are planning on going please phone up your fellow Scouters someone may need a ride There will be a guest speaker from the Credit Valley Conservation Author who will assist you in your programs in this area Cubs aged eight and nine years will be having a craft conference on Saturday November 27 Cubs from across North Halton will be attending Parents please SPEAKING TOpupilsofM Bennet school at a Remembrance Day assembly last Wednesday war veteran and retiring Halton Hills councillor Joe Hurst held the youngsters captive with his speech Italy in March by Toth and Well it is off to Italy for Acton High this March break So for there are students going and more students and adults arc wcl come The trip costs per person Places such as Rome Florence the Isle of Capri Sorrento and Pompeii will be visited Starting with sightseeing the tour cover such famous sights as the Cathedral and its bell lower the Vec bridge Santa Croce Church and the Pitti Palace and a visit to the Gall cry From there we will go to Rome seeing such sights as the Colosseum the Roman I- Saint Peter the Spanish Steps the and the Fountain This will be followed a visit to the Vatican Museum and the Sis tine There is an excursion to plus an on the war and what it meant to him The speaker was honest and sincere and got through to many students the feeling that is involved in Remembrance Day A few students helped out in the Company Canada Three parent volunteers will be accompanying the group Choirs are also getting ready for Music 76 which will be held at Acton High School on Sunday November ore in the concert and it looks like it will be a very interest evening Fire Chief Holmes has been invited to visit the kinder gar ten classes and tell of a fireman duties his forms and necessary fire- flghting equipment Special congratulations go to Miss Gail and Dave Boycott who last Friday graduated from University with their B A by reading poems at 7 m Four schools and smalt stories they had composed A small choir sang a few songs Each person in their own way revealed their feellng of Remembrance Day The assembly ended with a film on The Canadians are Coming and the observance of two minutes silence Also last Wednesday Z Bennett girls volleyball team played Robert LltlJe In an ex game Six games were played and all were won by M Bennett Good show girls This another hot dog day scheduled Hot dogs will be cents doughnuts cents and milk 20 cents Ballet On Thursday Miss Lush optional trip to Sorrento and Pompeii If anyone is interested in joining us call teacher Sue Burns at the high school Phone number 8532920 The FRAGRANCE of Summer All Winter Long With Flowers from Caroline Fresh Cut Flowers Terranums Tropicals For The Unique Gift Try Our Dried Arrangements WE ALSO CARRY BIRD SEED and BIRD FEEDERS Phone 8532980 Caroline Flower Garden Centre Leading Two Miles West Acton South Side Highway make sure your son will be there The first Venturer Company is holding a rum mage sale this Saturday afternoon The sale will be held in the new Scout Hall to raise funds tor the operation of the tompany A good assortment of winter clothes and skates will be available Acton high notes by Jennifer With only three weeks left until examination time grade and 13 students and teachers are getting pre tared Don leave it to the minute Last Wednesday the Remembrance Day assembly was held Bill Taylor made the presentation using slides and music The theme was If you con l remember try to imagine The last Post was played by Jim Saxon Also on Wednesday CLare Henderson took students to see the play Artichoke This Canadian play was written by Joanna Glass and was set in the prairies Most of the students who went found it very humorous and entertaining The guidance department at Acton High has been trips for senior students to different universities Last week a few students went to explore Sir Wilfred Laurier In the field of music Robert Littles choir is practising for the upcoming Music to be held on November It is hoped this concert will be beneficial to the choirs as well as the community Last week I mentioned that the Student is working on a lean up the cafetem campaign there is really only one person who cm do it YOU Everytime you eat lunch just pick up your gar and put it in the basket Its that easy This Friday Student Association is planning a big Greaser duv movie and da net Come to school greased and maybe you will win the prize for best greaser student or teacher At seven p Columhia pictures presents Hock around the Clock featuring Bill Haley and the Comets Then at you can jive to the music of Discus at the sock hop Don t be a nerd Come out and Hock around the Clock The Christmas dance is underway more news from the Student Association is coming up soon The drama club is planning a trip to Guelph to sec the play Dames at Sea Any interested members should see Susan Mel I or Better hurry and gel those last minute assignments in reporting day is November Isn that a pleasant thought FOR ALL OF Ml CANADAS AS BUILDING NEEDS rauut Need Appliance Service AAA REFRIGERATION SALES AND SERVICE Washers Ranges Air Conditioners Dishwashers Refrigerators Dryers Guaranteed Satisfaction hr service Phone 8273853 We Sell WHY NOT LISTEN When The Carrier knocks on your door Lend an ear for a minute or two Youll be glad you did THE TOWN OF MILTON MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS POLLING NOTICE The Regular Polling Day for Municipal and School Board Election shall be MONDAY DECEMBER 6th 1976 Between the Hours of a m and 8pm A notice has been mailed to each Dwelling Unit in the Municipality advising the location of the Polling Place and the Advance Polling Place for the electors in the respective Dwelling Units ADVANCE POLL For the purpose of receiving Votes of Electors who expect to be unable to vote on December 6th 1976 THERE WILL BE TWO ADVANCE POLLS SATURDAY NOVEMBER SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27th 1976 between the hours of and 8pm At each of the following locations for Electors of the respective Wards WARD I TRAFALGAR WARD 2 MILTON WARD 3 NASSAGAWEYA Percy Merry Public School Britannia Road Milton Ontario Town of Milton Municipal Office 251 Main Estt Milton Ontario Campbellvlile Hall Campbellville Ontario NAMES NOT ON POLLING LIST Any person who was qualified to have his name entered on the pol ling list during the period of enumeration September 7th 1976 to October 12th and finds that his name is not entered thereon or who has not filed the necessary forms to have his name entered during the period for corrections to such list ending November 1976 can attend at my office to secure a certificate which will allow his name to be entered at the polling station In addition to this qualified electors may be entitled to have their name added to the list at the polling station on polling day Qualified Elector means a person who during the period of Septem ber7th 1976 to October 12th 1976 was a Canadian citizen or other British subject a resident of Milton or a non resident owner or ten ant or a spouse thereof and has attained the age of eighteen years by December 6th 1976 PROXY VOTING Form are available at my office for the appointment of a voting proxy A certificate to vote by proxy must be certified by THE CLERK This can only be done between November and 00 p m Tues day November 30th J Clerk Returning Officer Town of Milton