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The Christmas spirit lives in us all Tho Acton Free Press Tuesday Dec 22 1981 by Helen Murray Virginia there is a Santa Clous That one sentence Is perhaps the most line ever written in a newspaper and is probably the most borrowed It was in response to a small girl letter many ago to a newspaper editor asking if there was Santa Clous That was his answer followed by an explanation of how Santa lives in all of us In our hearts and in our souls not at Christmas but all year AndasChristmas draws nearer the people of Ac Ion demonstrated exactly what the editor was describing Schools churches service organizations and in have all gone out of their way in the past few weeks to help those less fortunate then themselves to help make Christmas a little cheerier than it would be if no one cared Almost 30 homes In town will be brightened tomorrow night Wednesday when the Rotary Club makes their annual rounds with Christmas hampers The Lakeside chapter of the IODE gather the food goods and make up hampers consisting of canned goods cereal pudding or Christmas cake oranges tea bread an da turkey School children from Robert Little M Z Bennett and Acton High School have been gathering items to donate to the fund for several weeks now Joyce of the IODE explains that red names are taken from the Ministry of Social Services In Hampers are made up after the name is received and that way families get ex what they need She said that a mother with two young children needs a different package than two adults and four children After the hampers are made up the Rotary club distributes them Anything left over is given to Place The Salvation Army also gives out hampers to the needy in town but on Christmas Eve Lieutenant Lome Pritchett notes they work closely with the to make sure there is no duplication in names emphasized however they are trying lo reach people who may not be on the welfare list We have to reach these people who may not be unemployed but faced with a mortgage crisis or other financial problems So far he said applications for the hampers have been sparse hope the needy step forward There are lots of people who have said they are going to have a rough time and there are a lot of people who want to help said but not loo many have come forward The Salvation Army has ordered worth of foodfor the hampers and people have been donating new toys for children The Christmas Cheer Bubbles outside stores is their fund raising drive Usually says enough money is put in the kettles to last until next ma I Hills kettles are placed out side the Brewers Retail stores in Georgetown and Acton and outside in Georgetown Honey has also been brought into the Thrift Store for Christmas donations One person made a dona lion of The people of Acton really care he said Groceries not used will be kept and given to needy families throughout the year Acton High school students had a spirit week last week and sold roses to raise money or a wheelchair to give to a handicapped person who cannot afford one The proceeds of the November and December dances will also go towards the wheelchair Legion is giving hampers to war veterans members who are in need If children are involved will be in these hampers The Pine Valley Squares donated to the Acton Social Services and Information Centre and the Catholic Women League gives potted plants to shut ins at the local rest homes including Mapleview Lodge and Milton Manor These arc delivered on Christmas Eve to church members Knox Presbyterian Church had a White Gift Ser vice and children and adults brought gifts to be given those less fortunate Sunday was Rocio Day when the children break into the banks they have been saving all fall and give the money to he Sun like the whole town got Into the act of sharing or the fortunate at thrift time Acton High School was one of the many schools in town who collected grocerlci to gUelht needy Debbie Ha urn Paul Smith Miller Paine took the fond goods day School foster child in Bolivia The United Church Women also fix up Christmas hampers for rest homes and individuals Gifts from the Trinity United Church White Gift Service go to Place Rev Chuck Beaton notes there are two families In the church who each contribute the makings or a complete Christmas Dinner and gifts It is up to Rev Beaton to distribute them One Acton family donated five bags of groceries Rev Tribe haul One family pop botllcs lo donate money from returns to a needy cause Even the Chi Soils is a sign of Santa Claua The purchase of Christmas Seals is not necessarily helping you may know hut you are still will ing to do it There are probably a hundred other stones Just in but no oik wants anyone else to know So forget about a red suit along white beard and for a needy family They gave the food to St Albans a reindeer drawn We all know that guy Rev Art Tribe who In turn took the groceries to the with us all tget Social Services and Information Centre who gave the proper notice So Christmas morning when you see a They tho donors felt that there are a lot light up at the sight of the presents remember needy people in town and they would like to help there really is a Santo Defer ball diamond On lot I Ch spec Moll or Ch Id May he Oyand noli I no you a yeor FIRST LINE TELEVISION SALES SERVICE MILL ST ACTON 1057 Continued from page on Mill St West where development may take place giving the Klngham area much needed park or possibly a deal could be struck to locale the diamond on the same street on the slteof the new Si Joseph School Mrs Pope said the residents need more time lo survey feelings well as study the proposal She contacted neighbors and all but on family was opposed to the diamond plan There is no need for a park In the area since Sir Donald Mann Park Is two blocks away The parking area for the diamond will quickly become overloaded and Mrs Pope predicted ears will be parking on the street The road is the whole area has been overlooked for improve for some time A ball diamond will attract few walkers mostly people with cars to a peaceful andqulet neighborhood Until Beardmore put up a barrier the area had problems of weekend parties on the land There arc still some parties but now people must walk on to the land The street is seldom patrolled by police Mra Pope said as well as out of the way and dark so the parking lot will become a popular party spot Another resident said the street Is not built for heavy traffic while Ed noted he was con about drivers roaring over the bridge and hitting his home He added all residents on Poplar Ave should receive letters outlining the proposal Dave another I resident it residents ive been given das notice of the plan and time lo object but Mayor said lhal rule only applies lo zoning changes Letters supporting the hall field proposal from the Acton Ladies Recreat Softball League and Acton Sports AsMiciation were received by council JESSIE and TOM GELLATLY of R0CKW00D MILL END STORE MAIN ST Wish all their customers and friends MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR a note of cheer at Christmas to yon and those- yon love HILLS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Otympia 8 Saturday Sunday Breakfast Special egg bacon toast coffee Also Delivery Service now available on all takeout orders only rural routes 8531201 Hob Ins on chairman of the Outreach and Action Committee of Trinity United Church donate a cheque for to Geoffrey of Zimbabwe for the Foundation for the handicapped in Zimbabwe wssfiSfcsssisswsjwimrassw LOTS OF LUCK AND BEST WISHES I from Betty Charlie at Custodial Service 8531846 Greetings for may With tap fat allowing to ifrvi you SPORTS Mill ST E ACTON 8533740 Rest Shoe Shop Downtown Guetph to Country Gentleman on their Opening and all thB best in the New Year We wore pleased to have supplied tho Equipment for your Propane Conversion Garage Acton Automotive Main St North bountiful feast of harmony and Joy with your loved ones Serving you Is always a pleasure thanks I Cam Cam and Betts CATERING Wayne We re more than a 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