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Tho Free Piatt Wednotdny Decern bar BEFORE LEAVING the town hall granddaughters Sandra and Early who after the Sunshine Club Christmas cele- gave singing performances at the Club s orations Mrs William Early of R R Camp- annual Christmas party last bcllville poses proudly between her two sister- noon Photo by Lorraine WHFN I Mr ET MACKAY AND MACKAY MEETS ME Sir Lauder was back on the Town Hall stage last as T J McCulchcon one of the district favorites give out with songs of the famed old Scotsman at the Sunshine Hub annual Christmas party Photo by Lorraine SINGING ALT Mary Ann and District Sunshine Club at their strums her guitar us she and her dad last Christmas party Milne members and gtiLSts of the Lorraine Over 90 at Christmas party of Sunshine Club Goodwill festival Wards of welcome by president Ralph Williams a Canada ami words of grace was the start off of one of tho most terrific turkey dinners to be had for a Christmas celebration occasion was the 2nd Annual and district Sunshine Club Christmas Party over plates were served with an almost perfect membership attendance It was a sharing dinner with all the trimmings and everybody in the Club had contributed to its success At the conclusion of the dinner votes were taken and new of fleers were installed for next year club activities President Williams called for a vote of thanks to the retiring officers and a hearty applause told last year committee that their efforts were well recognized Appreciation was also expressed for the dinner organizers and assistants and once more the hall rang with loud applause Sing carols Carols were then the highlight with Mrs Wlllium Tarry In awn Inimitable fashion while everyone sane happily with the Christmas music putting into the right mood for the festive season The program was great Mrs lllyth of well known in the district of ac companied Mrs Trifunovich also of in two tolas Mary Ann Milne did a guitar number with her dad Milne and they were recalled for a repeat Me favourite Scotsman entertainer delighted his audience with songs of Harry Lauder and wearing his beret and Jie could have been the man himself Henry was the evenings organ soloist and Victor Smith nave a violin solo Funtime It was truly village concert funtlmc and local talent and Imports combined to give variation to the program The two young granddaughters of the accomplished Mrs Early Sandra and gave individual singing performances and Messrs Smith and Leach man combined their talents of violin mouth organ and piano by Mrs for a fine mixed musical rendition to complete the eve nine program I ightthirty m was the final hour and the entertainment was concluded Die next scheduled meeting for the Sunshine members will bo on dale of December at p when ii net with will not Include any business until the new year executive duly elected in for office Includes Ralph Williams President Mrs Mary Milne vice Mrs Peacock sec Mrs I Guild assist Henry and for social convener It Is generally believed that Christopher Columbus was Uic first white man to celebrate New Years Day In the western hemisphere On the island of Haiti Jan 1491 his ship pulled in for repairs COMPLETING THE BEAUTIFUL grade 8 chancel mural as directed by grade 8 teacher Mrs Story arc Ian and Nancy Lorraine Deputy wants to back Puslinch in fight for lower taxes Deputy Duncan Me Phedron wants town ship to ally with township in backing Puslinch in its to Queens Pork for a better deal on the equalized assessment factor I have a feeling we arc getting a bit of a hosing from municl politics at the top of the county he declared at Monday nlcht s township council meeting and townships have the highest assessments In the county Puslinch is next and then comes I rln township In the deputy reeve view the north end of the County shared the same benefits people in the south had listing education as an example but taxes were quite a bit lower Why should we be paying the lions share of the taxes when the receive the same benefits we A WORLD OF HAPPINESS is reflected through the eyes of the grades one two nnd three students as they stand in front of their own Centennial school Christmas tree Seen are front John Debbie Tina Gardiner and Michael back Duncan Tracy Thomas Duncan and Gooycrs Photo by Lorraine Snowmobiler collapses Sunday A fire alarm with an urgent request for resuscitation equipment took the ire brigade crew to the Phillips Hill in the Camp area last Sunday however on arrival the crew found the missing Jim lord of Dunkirk Street in had been out with his son Ted of R when he was overcome and toppled off his machine to lie unconscious in the snow Pass in snowmobilers managed to get a car through the snow to the point where Mr Ford was lyu and took him to his do he asked If was successful in reducing the assessment factor in a test cose then it would auto matically benefit and Erin townships he argued Mel said costs were the same for operating farms and businesses in both ends of the county and although It could be argued land was worth more in and G townships farmers would never see this unless they sold their properties It would cost a fair chunk of money to support in their appeal but If it was sue residents of the priced township could get it son home for recovery He is reduced taxes now back home in recuperated from his Sunday opinion of the experience suggestion clerk Lloyd said he thought In a test case would be beneficial but the present one where the neighboring township was appealing an 0 M B decision was not the time to do it He felt the present case was bused on other unrelated figures The assessment factor likely would not be reviewed in the case before the cabinet Council discussed the deputy reeve suggestion at some length and decided to jct more before proceeding further is ugh peojlc have i thii ir lone vent to Hi ir of generosity and Ir All iroun 1 the country of iving Is obvious There r ml church services In 1 1 it tins time in other jwrKf flic press rn llo rums devote space to 1 1 r stuns usages where i Ii juts once were used iliiusl annual TV FACTS WE ASK 0U TO BE THE JUDGE I John Salmon Country carry sentiments of peace love and hope for the new year JTie Salvation Army in its spirit of practical Christianity will continue Its tra of helping Ihc less lie through the distribution toys and the provision dimerous dinners friendly visits to the shut In and concern lor the special young and ill of I products Countiy TV Centre Our Chriitmai that htart joy of Garage ROCKWOOD Jesus is coming Where do you stand Brethren of Messiah Box Acton Ont CENTENNIAL School rang with merriment this week and the halls were decked with marvellous Christmas decorations Linda Miller Karen Young grade students smile happily as they complete their pretty old fashioned snow scene complete with lighted houses lamp posts and people Photos by Lorraine for Haolth 1HE FAMILY CAN IflHM MM fLl re to do BOWLING ACTON BOWLING LANES MAM ST spirit of firsf Christmas with you and yours throughout this season SILVERS GEORGETOWN Holiday Joy is In the air and we greet all fine patrons and friends with sincere best wishes or a wonderful season Many thanks for your loyalty and trust CHRIS A SCHOUTEN AUCTIONEER