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Raise 1000 for Robt Little trips AUCTIONEER MAX Storey right takes bids for a brand new dress teacher Dave Mashinter and a student hold up at the Robert Little school auction sale last Tuesday evening at the school The dress was just one of many items sold by Mr Storey By Sharon The successful auction bake and rummage sale last Tuesday evening brought in SI Thanks to all Acton and Georgetown who kindly donated chandisc for the auction and rummage sale also the students and members of staff who helped organize the event and worked for the successful evening Dance The annual Greaser Day and Dance was a smash Carta and Brian Canary won the Miss and Mr Greaser titles noun cement Parents who have not registered children eligible for next year arc invited to do so on any school day school hours Children eligible must be five years old by February 1978 Proof of age and DARLENE wasnt paying much public school tax support is atte as she spread mustard on her hot dog at Little school rummagebake refresh be invited to attend a half day m and auction sale last Tuesday evening session in kindergarten during June On June at 7 p m a meeting of parents of next year kindergarten pupils will be held to familiarize parents with the kindergarten program The primary Junior consultant for Acton School Mrs McDevItt will make the presentation along with Mrs Black and Mrs the kindergarten teachers Girl team TheGirls ball team has not been selected but there are four squads which play against each other in the morning before school The coach Mrs Power will choose the best players from these four squads and then a team will be formed Boy The grades six seven and eight boys held a meeting concerning the boy softball leagues There are four squads the squads play at noon hour and in the morning before school These house leagues are run by grade eight students Acton Citizens Band an Spring Concert was a grand success when more than 100 people were enter in the high school Sunday Conductors George Elliott Dave Sale and Dave Marcoux directed the band through such selections as Royal Air torce March Past a Tribute to Louis Armstrong and The World is Waiting for the Sun rise School days not accurate A story which appeared in this newspaper last week indicating students would be off school days during the school year was partially mlsrcprescntwtive Included in the total were Christmas holidays and others which never were school days Ha I ton Board of Education approved the school calendar for 1U77 78 last week and the story noted students would be In school 188 days next year more than the Department of Education requires It would be more accurate to say students have week days off during the school year An Idea which startedsout in the minds of two teachers mushroomed into a complete home and school event and raised over for students of Robert Little school Teachers Ron Turner and Doug had thought of having an auction sale to raise money for field trips Once they voiced their thoughts they found every one wanted to get into the act Thus began one of the major fund raising events of this year for the school Students of all grades brought articles from home which could be sold and some brand new items were donated by local merchants and businessmen Auctioneer Max Storey donated his time and con ducted the sale which saw everything from a brand new dress to electric curlers to talkies to a bird cage stand and giant stuffed animals sold The school gym was jammed with bidders not many of whom went home empty handed Prior to the auction sale there was a bake and rum mage sale Items here also sold quickly A refreshment stand with pop and hot dogs also did a thriving business In another part of the school There were two draws held for two dolls Student Linda won one doll with Mrs a grand mother of another student of Maria St winning the second prize Teacher Mrs Kathy Sanford told the Free Press the teachers and students were very pleased with the event She emphasized the evening was a complete school effort and was well supported by the students and parents Speaking contest Steve and Adele second third TwoM Z BennettBtudenlsfaredwelllntheOptimlst public speaking regional finals on the weekend Steve Saxon and Rodriguez have been ing speaking championships all over the rdcglon in the past few months a nd placed high in Heidleberg Ontario on Saturday Steve placed second with his topic of racism out of six speakers Hewasinthoboys category In the girls division placed third also out of six speakers She spoke on a United Canada and separatism Principal Doug Magwood is very proud of both dents He explained that because it was the finals only the very best speakers were present Steve and Adele don need to be ashamed of losing he said He ex plained that all the speeches were very well done any one could have won and no one would have objected to decision Lost a bicycle There are about bicycles contact the police If the bikes upstaurs in the town hall claimed soon they will unclaimed by their owners be hold at the police auction Anyone missing a bike may The Acton Free Press Wednesday May4 1977 MASTER FEEDS Phone 87735 or 8777376 LAWN FERTILIZER SEED NEW SERVICE Introducing our urv rnldinti in now bg dfllvtry Cill today to an to Georgetown i of fir you horn tor ROTO TILLERS KBTlLlzei LAWN CHAIRS BAR kitty utter garden seeds RESIDENTIAL FENCING Mothers Day is May 8th Surprises For Mom From Beavers Outdoor Selection DO IT YOURSELF GARAGES HALUDAY HOMES DISPLAY COURT Two Seater Garden Swing This swing is ideal or balcony use Relax through an Has a fully canopy Chipped loam pads and cushions ate included size is long and 44 wide A great gift CAROLINE FLOWER GARDEN CENTRE miles west of ActonSouth side of BEAVER Demonstration Saturday April 30th 9am to6pm on Decorative Stucco Store Mon9am8pm TutM9am0pm Wd9m0pm Thur A am Sal Cha go Ouslph 8 pm