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GaorgatownActon Wednesday held Ha annual children a Christmas party afternoon at the Actea Legion YotupUra like Jeff Habhcrt played others tried their nek at and ring toss the pond and shooting gallery Santa vat alio on band to distribute Honor volunteers Toe who keep the Acton Social Sen ice and Information Centre a meals on wheels and Block Parents programs going were treated to a Christmas party Friday afternoon Pictured here are just tome the volunteers Following Is a list of the volunteers Katherine Lynch Jen Lesley Margaret Masales Ross Knechtel lole Lolsetto Chris Clark Cathy Rickerble Debbie Betty Green Sandra Margaret Walerfleld Jim Gordon Suunne Brown Dot Redekop Carol Clark Fryer Rena John Kam Sally Smith Jesse MeEaery Peggy Woods Eleanor Hurley KryxLk Orwell Johnston Bob Arthur May Clark Helen Peter Laura Alice Wlbna Barrens Bea Anderson Joan Fred New Shirley Sandra Balnea Ed Morrison Norma TedCheskey Lorraine Cheskey Dorothy Allan Mary Is belle Gallant Gloria Baker Laurie Cook Eldon Comfort Hamilton Sandra Francis Vermeer and Rosemary Pratt Most Halton students pass to next grade Almost 98 per cent of all Halton elementary students re ceived promotions their next grade last June according to a report to the Board of Education by George Heaver superintendent of curriculum services Heaver report revealed fall retentions and or eel era I ions occurred most fre In the primary grades Ladies Fair Board as compared to the other two divisions It Is apparent therefore that primary grade teachers provide a significant diagnostic role In Identifying and providing unique needs the report said A table drawn up by Heaver showed the most acceleration were In grade 3 at IS out students Grade one had the most failures with 1 out of ISIS pupils by Johnston The December meeting of the Ladies Fair Board had a definite festival air The business meeting was preceded by a lovely dinner at Jack Tan tier s followed by on excursion to the country home of Mrs Eleanor Thompson The gilt theme this year was something homemade A teasing game of gift exchange was enjoyed by all and a twist at the end by Mrs Ruth surprised everyone A won variety of Christmas cookies was served at the end of the meeting Hie next monthly meeting will be held at the homo of Mrs Marilyn Murray on January Knox Ladies Aid Trough youthful eyes Baptist Church hosted Through Youthful Eyes a community Christmas featuring Acton children s and youth choirs at Trinity United Church Sunday night The Trinity Cherub and Junior Choirs SI Joseph Children a Choir Salvation Army Singing Company and McKeutleSmlth School Choir performed Mr and Mrs Harry Murray Highway North were hosts for the Christmas party of Knox Ladies Aid Even Frosty the Snowman was at the door as well to welcome the ladies The home was beautifully decorated with Christmas tree and festive decorations and all sat down to a fine potluck dinner In front of a blazing fire In the fireplace A short bus ness period followed with Mrs Murray the president reading the timely verse The Christ mas Tree Boll Call was ana by a Christmas Custom In your Home Christmas Readings were given by Mrs Murray and Mrs Petty The monthly Lamp Commit tee meeting was reported by Mrs J approved to be forwarded to the Finance Committee of the Church A beautiful Prayer for Peace was read by the dent in closing the business part of the meeting Games and contests were played and everyone appeared to be a winner Then Santa rived and there was an ex change of gifts distributed by the hostess and her daughter Mrs Thanks were extended to Mr and Mrs Murray for hosting this happy occasion again by Mrs J McLeod Continue to oppose the deer hunt act welcome further sup helium pot Please con act ling UK If Keg on Hunt tee Ac on Ontario ITJIMI a i Eden Mills Seniors travel to Caledonia staging The the congregation with by Mrs G The Friendly Seniors started off December in fine fashion A busload travelled to Big Creek Farm in Caledonia where they were thrilled with a beautiful oldfashioned Christmas conceit and then enjoyed a delicious meal From there they went on to Slmcoe to view the lovely spec of Christmas lights It was a really nice winter day for the Eden House Nursing homecraft sale and tea and there was a large turnout Lucky draw winners were Mrs Agnes Davidson Ceramic Christmas Tree Mrs Thompson a rug Mrs Deb Marshall an Mrs Doris Cameron candy house Activities Director Mrs Betty Marshall extends a sincere thank you to all who sup portedwilhbazatrwith terns and to all who came to buy and enjoy the afternoon Eden Mill Presbyterian Church was all aglow for the C season on December It a apodal occasion lor Alison and Jacqueline Mr and Mrs Leon Bradsbaw and Abbey and Alexander children of Mr and Mrs Doug Us Robertson who were baptised by Rev Carrie Relatives and friends were present to witness the baptisms Assisting the minister with readings and of the second Advent Candle were Tim Steven and Jon Blind funds cut in half The Acton drive of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind was Very disappointing Campaign chairman Vk only was raised with the biggest drop En residential contribution A start of can vassers this year forced Bristow to opt far mailin donations Only 147 came la through the mall Commercial industrial sod remained about the as always said However be pointed out these are areas which be personally Commercial trough and organisations tin