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Acton Press Tuesday Dec I960 Don McDonald Publisher Founded In 1875 Pub ovary by Inland Pub ah Co Ontario L7J j par year n Canada nail aaolhorlhai ng so Gua Bui Posl Burl Poll Elob Goo it and Sun Tho on Canadian amp on Tho Era lo Th Wook Tfi J and I Ti buna EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Editor Gold Mu ay E Sport Diana Rock wood Jonn to Contributor Murray Darkroom Lynda H I ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Manager a I Cook lm Ha Advancing BUSINESSACCOUNTING OFFICE Manager Thomh I ShrlayJocquo Caio n CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT rand Ed Oflico Heres to a Yule thats brimming with fun in the seasons special and joyful mood Our best to you and yours this Holiday Season Santas spirit alive here Theres a great myth about Santa Clans being spread around the world This myth could have wide spread significance for millions To the masses there is no such thing as Santa childs imagination and is a toy manufacturers dream Yet to a handful of people Santa is very real and will live forever Until a child reaches the age of ten or 11 he or she is brought up to believe in the jolly old man who give them whatever they want at Christmas if they are good For a few years they are pretty sure there is no such person as Santa but dont say anything out loud just in case they are wrong or just in case mom or dad wont get them anything if they voice their belief Once the myth of Santa is shattered suddenly the Easter Bunny is no longer real the tooth fairy absolute nonsense and summer holidays become numbered But little do most people know Santa Claus is alive and living m the hearts of thousands maybe even millions of people The fact billions of dollars are spent each year on friends and relatives shows that St Nick touches everyones hearts even if just a bit But the real spirit of Santa comes out of the thousands of people who donate money gifts or food to special funds launched at Christmas to give a little cheer to the poor and less fortunate He Is especially strong in the hearts of volunteers in those organizations who donate their spare time at one of the busiest times of the year to gather and distribute the donations Many work on Christmas Eve getting the last of the care packages to the needy families in hopes of giving those less fortunate a Merry Christmas Yes Santa is alive but not just at Christmas time Santa was alive in Terry Fox during his nation wide marathon to raise funds for cancer And Santa was alive in the millions of people who donated money and cheered as the young cancer vie trudged across the country Santa was alive in all those who gave money to the Italian ear relief funds and he was alive all those who organized the telethons fund raising campaigns etc Proof of Santas existence has been shown many times here m Acton in the past Last year when a young mother and her young daughter were killed while on a Christmas family holiday in the United States Santa was altve the many people who gave to a special fund for the surviving husband and daughter The town hall restoration committee members have a large chunk of Santa in their hearts as they work to raise funds to save a part of our heritage All the people who put out 100 for Actano tickets look through Santa coloured glasses And then theres the hard workers on all the sports groups hockey baseball soccer figure skating to name a few all unpaid volunteers doing a job they feel must be done Theres ho ho ho in their hearts And leaders of other groups in town the scouts brownies guides cubs beavers CGIT youth groups They are all special people for giving of their time and talents Theres the Rotary the Op timists Lions Walkers Lodge Men Opti Mrs Legion members and all the other charitable organizations in town Theres the Heart Fund the Cancer Society the Red Cross the CNIB campaigners and many others All volunteers all showing that the Santa spirit is in all of us year round The word Santa does not have to go hand in hand with the word Christmas It goes hand in hand with generosity caring humanity and love Santa is not a myth but a human quality So the next time your child says they dont believe in Santa Claus you tell them he is very real very much alive And someday hell see whether it is from the giving or receiving end But he 11 see that in spite of all the wars and hatred and in spite of all the sickness and starvation Santa is very much alive in the world Somedays its just a little harder to be sure than others H J Warn of obscene caller Dear Sir I would like to warn parents In this area there a sick young man making obs cene phone calls Last night his victim was mv eight year old daughter whose name and age he this call and others asked before beginning his sick quest toning etc Please warn your small children boys and girls not to give out any information on tho phone and to promptly hang up on any such caller The Halton Regional Police are aware of TO THERES NO WAV SANTAS TO PROP OFF AT BO PEREKS On the Congratulations Denis on your promotion Jan is was the lucky winner of the Theta Phi Sorority recent draw Her prize a voucher from She has regional Councillor Dave Whiting lo hank or pulling her ticket In the whatever happened to depart former Free Press sports editor Denis Gibbons has recently been ap pointed news editor of the Burlington Post a sister paper of his newspaper Denis got his Journalistic start here in Acton With the birth of the Georgetown Independent Denis became as well known In that town as at home for his sports knowledge and writing ability Just over two years ago Penis was named sports editor of the now defunct Kitchener paper A while back he was given the same title at The Post Having Christmas visitors Let me know and II pass the news along Students home for the holidays parents visiting offspring it sail news Give me a call here at the paper 853 A big welcome to town is extended to Herb and Jackson mom and dad of Councillor Terry They re up from Sarnla or holidays Welcome is also ex tended to Ken and Eleanor Fox and son Steve from the Boston area who are visiting with daughter and sister Janet Fleming and family I love Christmas with alt the bright lights colorful trees gaily wrapped presents and all the emotions that go with the season In spite of this being such a happy season there is always a certain amount of sadness No other time of the year reminds you more of a lost loved one who you can share the day with And no other season emphasises poverty right on our own doorstep But this is the season when families get together to exchange gifts share love and enjoy each other company the way it t shared the rest of the year The love In one s heart to squeeze a few more dollars out of an empty wallet to get that extra something for someone close Is overwhelming Even those who do not believe in any sort of religion can still enjoy Christmas The church aspect Is extremely Important but Just the chance to show love is porta to everyone I wish all my friends in Hills a very Merry Christmas but 1 want to ex tend special greetings to my family In and Cord sin Brampton and without whose love Christ mas would seem like just any other day Adam Franklin lake his eyes off Santa during Sunday afternoon Christmas party Legion Nume Members of the Second Trinity gave gifts to Santa Friday night a novel Santa then passed the gift on to Acton Salvation Army to be distributed to the needy Here Itoicmury Kenny helps Scott Holmes and Joey give gifts to Santa Photo by Necly shows concentration as he tries to knock over the pins In Sunday a Christmas party at Legion Back issues 10 years ago Tuesday December 1970 Santa at party by snowmobile with charming helpers Anita Thlbodeau and Rosemary Bird and had a bagful of gifts for about children Com pany president Norm Braida and his wife welcomed guests Pete Morrison and Brad Timbers have been named to trlcounly all star hockey teams Halton Sheriff Andrew Frank is retirng after 13 years A slave helped raise funds for the high school Christmas assembly Highest price of K went for Rowley and his pet hamster Other teachers up for auction included Sue Burns Kathy Ken Ellis and John Crlslello A crowd of about enjoyed what must be about the annual Christmas concert of Acton Citizens Band Guests were the Legion Choraliers Tobies were set up cab aret style 20 years ago Thursday I860 Below zero weather failed to deter about 110 youngsters who anxiously for Santa helicopter to touch down at Acton park Saturday He made his annual visit on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce retail section He drew the name of Mrs Robert Foyers from drum and presented her with in the merchants Free Living draw Corp Ray Mason fought to restrain the throng of children At the arena Santa handed out candy and apples The Robert Little auditorium was packed for the Home and School meeting which featured a musical program this year it was M Bennett school turn to give a Christmas concert Glenn Banks was in charge President Bill Wilson asked par support far the Home and School plan to start libraries in the schools The goal is l Postmaster G McKeown says the sale of stamps is higher than last year by 10 50 years ago Wednesday December The annual At Home of the high school In the town hall was one of the most merit The program was in charge of Rev P A Sawyer Diplomas were graciously presented by the chairman of the board Mr Beswick to Misses Marjory Garden Helen Doris McDonald and Mildred Miss Holilnger took all her subjects outside of school while working at Mason Knitting Company The medals won at field day were presented to Mar Chalmers Mae Bruce Stewart and Wallace A special prize for the encouragement of athletics went to Barbara Taylor Miss Doris McDonald was valedictorian A musical program ended with the school song and yell Lunch was served followed by promenades and danc Ing with music supplied by the Misses Mason The Christmas entertainment at the Bap- list church was a double affair supper and entertainment presided over by super Coles Omar won the huge candy cane in Harold Wiles windows with the closest guess of its weight 75 years ago The annual Christmas entertainment by St s Sunday School was held in the town hall Instead of a cantata the program consisted of dialogues choruses mental sobs and views Mr George Hildebrand operated the picture machine Much of the success of the enter toinment was due the rector Mr Wilson The Christmas entertainment of the Methodist Sunday School included stories told by Mrs AT Brown Misses Clora Moore and Marie and Mr H Moore music by the orchestra entatlon of diplomas and the distribution of the usual Christmas treats The graduating class comprises Dorothy Nelson Nora Kenney Leonard Atkinson Gordon Rice JohnCoIeman William Robertson and tie Taylor There seemed lo be more homecoming at this year than usual Many young people enjoyed skating both of and evening on Fairy Lake years ago Thursday IBM The public schools will close for vacation today Examinations today Remember the poor at Christmas time The post office will bo closed on Christ mas Day from 10 a to four Skating rink opens on Christmas after noon A will be held at Nlcklin s mill on Christmas Day Dame Humor says that five members of Acton Brass Bond intend Joining tho ranks of double blessedness this winter The entertainment in with St a Sabbath School In Temperance Hal was well attended A very successful entertainment was held In the Baptist Church