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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1999 THE NEW TANNER Wace FIRE SAFETY FRIEND: Sparky the Fire Safety Dog sits aboard a vintage fire truck. -- 4 LAST STOP BEFORE THE BIG DAY?? Santa Claus and some of his helpers dropped in to Acton last HORSELESS CARRIAGE: David Taylor, son of ' . ta' josie f cton West Meadows developer David Taylor, and Saturday as the grand finale of the parade. Just think, only one month until Santa's busiest day of the his cousin, ride in style in Saturday's Santa Claus Seae, ; Anes TYTEL pete parade. - Angela Tyler photo and Santa 7 Cheered ¥ 2e a a a HIPPY CHICKS: Students from St. Joseph's school took top prize in the CAROLLING KIDS: Friends and family of Peter parade with their time line float. - Angela Tyler photo Zions Construction sang old fashioned carols dur- Below, a full size view of St. Joseph's winning float. ing the parade. - Angela Tyler photo ig SCHOOL SPIRIT: Robert Little school mascot, Little Robert, led the way for students during Saturday's Santa Claus parade. Students dressed as ro- bots and aliens earned the best school entry in the parade. -- Frances Niblock photo a ae DRIVING IN STYLE: Santa passed through Acton in style with a horse - drawn sleigh. The reindeers must have stayed at the North Pole to rest up for PRICELESS PIPERS: A parade wouldn't be complete without a pipe and December 24th. drum band. - Angela Tyler photo