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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-05-01, Page 16A GIFT FOR MOTHER — At Saturday's Bunny Tea sponsored by the Lucan United Church Explorers, Allan Richards of Clandeboye purchased pussy willows for his mother, Tonia Richards. T-A photo Bunny Tea successful, display numerous crafts UCCin and district news Phone 227-4714 Correspondent: Mrs. M.H. Hodgins Township hydro disrupted when truck hits hydro pole MIXED SPORTS WINNERS — The annual banquet of the Lucan Legion mixed sports league was held Saturday night. Above, sports officer Roy Scott presents trophies to dart champs Shirley and Carl Stuckless and euchre winners Mildred and Lawrence Hirtzel, T-A photo Achievement day for area 4-H clubs Achievement Day for the 4-II clubs in this area is being held at Medway High School, Arva, on Saturday, May 3, and guests will be most welcome at 1 p.m, Three members of Lucan Clubs are eligible for county honours and it is hoped that a good number from Lucan will make the necessary effort to attend. Samples of different breads made during this project will be I served. SUNDAY: Sunday School Morning Worship Service Evening Service MONDAY: Prayer Meeting WEDNESDAY: Bible Study FRIDAY: Youth Service FOR FREE SUNDAY SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION CALL 227-4877 Pastor: Rev. Raymond A. Brewster LUCAN REVIVAL CENTRE A PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH INVITES YOU TO WORSHIP WITH US 10:00 aim. 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. See Us For Your Spring Needs V BICYCLES Sekine -5 and 10-Speed V MOPEDS Gitane Cycle V RIDING MOWERS Ariens, Lawn Scout, Simplicity V WALK BEHIND MOWERS Canadiana, Lawn Scout V CHAIN SAWS McCulloch, Echo REPAIRS TO ALL SMALL ENGINES LUCAN RENTALS & SMALL ENGINES 128 Market St. Phone 227-4412 tx• tit?, •,, 'How'd you like to be left holding this bag!" ,:digata:t ay 15: Hav¢ you got the winning ticket? May 15th, that's the first Wintario draw. And you could be a big winner. Of the grand prize of $100,000, or $10,000; or $1000 or $100. There's up to 1350 prizes the first draw alone. And tickets are just a dollar. So come on Ontario, play Wintario, the new Ontario lottery. "I got my ticket, you got yers?" wall win I NO; Page 16 Times-Advocate, May 1, 1975 The '75 explorer "Bunny Tea" on Saturday afternoon, in the Lucan United Church was once again an unqualified success. The little girls made delightful hostesses in their white blouses and navy skirts, as they served dainty cookies, etc. and tea at tables decorated with flowers and pussy willows. Those serving at 2 p.m. in- cluded Kim Newman, Loyes Melanson, Jill Cunningham, • Kathy Holland, Lori Leitch, Mary Madden, Nikkie Tsaoussis and Lori Riley, at a 3 p.m. were Heather • Hodgson, Tami McRoberts, Anna Bates, Carolyn Lankin, Cynthia Bakkar and Dianna Young. Counsellor Mabel Froats welcomed the many guests and counsellor Phyllis O'Neil acted as tea room hostess. Mrs. M. H. Hodgins, who started the explorers in Lucan, 22 years ago, poured tea for the first hour and Mrs. Ewart Madden for the second hour. Brialin wins again Mrs. Howard Currie, attending the Elgin County Kennel Club Show at Aylmer on Saturday. Brialin's Schipper, won win- ner's male, best of winners, best of breed and group second winner, winning over the best in show winner. Home, school group meets The executive of the Lucan- Biddulph Home School & Com- munity Association met at the Lucan School on Thursday evening to finalize plans for the next general meeting on May 8 at the Lucan School. Everyone will have the op- portunity of meeting the Board member for this area. You are asked to bring your "issues" with you for discussion. This is your chance to have questions answered. Final plans were also made for their dance at the arena on Saturday evening of this week. Only a limited number of tickets are being sold, so order yours today by calling the school office, 227-4891. More newcomers Newcomers to the village this month include Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Culbert, Main Street and Mr. & Mrs. David Morrison and family, Harold Court, If you are a newcomer and have been missed, please 'phone 227-4714. The General Assembly room was filled with displays of hob- bies and crafts of many varieties. Each guest was able to make a liquid emboirdery bookmark supervised by Mrs. E. Jorna and one made from bread clips and velvet ribbon, supervised by Mrs. Joe Cunningham. Ptee#4 Martin Wraith was one of 250 contestants in the London Road Runners Motorcycle Rodeo held at Fanshawe College on Sunday afternoon. The Rodeo featured driving skills and accuracy tests for which Martin received a plaque as the winner in his class. Rev. & Mrs. Ray Brewster and Stephen visited with her parents, in Cleveland, Ohio, last week. Friends of Miss L. E. Abbott will be sorry to hear that she is again confined to bed with a flu bug. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Freeman, Mr. & Mrs. Clare Stanley, and Mr. & Mrs. Bob Taylor were in Toronto Friday evening and Saturday. The men attended the O.H.A. Convention. The ladies took advantage of the opportunity to shop in Toronto. Mrs. Frank Hardy, Sr. was hostess for a family wedding shower last Sunday, for Miss Wendy Elston who becomes the bride of her grandson, Tom, on Saturday, May 3 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Mrs. Clarence Haskett visited with Miss L. E. Abbott last Tuesday, and took home Miss Abbott's 400th doll, to be given to her granddaughter. Rev. & Mrs. Frank Hardy entertained their families at a christening luncheon on Sunday, following the baptism of their son Philip James. Guests with Mrs. Percy Wells included Mr. & Mrs. Wm. San- dison and Stephanie of London on Saturday, Mrs. Donald Sutherland of Brinsley on Monday and Mrs. Viol et Heb- blethwaite of London for the week. Mrs. Earl Wright and her five daughters of Camlachie, were Friday guests with her sister, Mrs. James Lockyer. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Fischer of London called to pick up his mother, Mrs. Catherine Fischer, on Sunday and they visited with Mr. & Mrs. Roy Weiberg and family of Zurich. Friends of Mr. Jack Lankin, who is a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, will be glad to know that he is making good progress. Hydro service was disrupted for about an hour late Sunday evening in the area of Concession 7 in London township. At 11.40 p.m. a truck driven by James Hill, RR 1 Arva, left Concession 7 at the Cameron sideroad and struck a hydro pole. Constable W. R. Disher of the Lucan OPP detachment in- vestigated and set damages at $1,250. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor bruises in the collision. During the week, detachment officers worked a total of 413 hours and patrolled 4,525 miles in Lions club honour house leaguers Members of the Lions Club House League, with parents and Lions held their annual Hockey Banquet on Saturday. Everyone enjoyed a film on the 1974 Stanley Cup Playoff, Team trophies were presented as follows: Bantams - Aces - C Trophy, Pee Wees - Barons - A Trophy, Thunderbirds - B Trophy and Bombers C Trophy. Novice - Jets A trophy and Wildcats B Trophy. Danny Hodgins won the award for the most aggressive player, Colin Wildfong, for the most gentlemanly player; Grant Stanton, high scorer; Mike Hayter, best goalie. Most improved player on each team : Bob Toonders, Dale Cook, Chris Sockett, Francis Giesen, John Cook, Andrew Marcus, Kevin Morkin, John Grace, Ian Craig, Danny Brintnell, Jamie Hodgins, Mike Toonders. Education week at Biddulph school Education Week was celebrated at Biddulph School Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week, featuring Open House, and a Science Fair. In Grades 4-5, Tami McRoberts' display "Do You Know Your Birds" won first prize with Patti Smith, Jill Cun- ningham and Barbara Van Arenthals coming in second with their exhibit of "The Moon and the Stars". Third place went to Jacqui Green for her "Old Faithful" Geyser display. In Grade 6-7, Heather Hodgson won first on her "Sea Shells" display with Penny Hodgins and Mary Lou Tindall coming second on their "How the Eye Works". Bob Green, Peter Scheidler and Paul Gilmour won third prize on their "Coal Mine". Grade 8 students winning prizes were Stephen Inglis first on his "Electric Motor", Barry Hodgins second on the "Simple Telephone" and Carl Jones third on his "Model Airplane". Tumbling and floor exercises were demonstrated during the evening, The staff and students are grateful to the Home, School & Community Association for donating the prize money. investigating 58 occurrences, The 37 general occurrences included erratic driving, dog Seniors plan coffee hour Members of the Sunshine Group played euchre for high score and lone hands at the meeting of the Senior Citizens Club on Thursday afternoon. Winners were high ladies - Rose Atkinson, ladies' lone hands, Charlotte Barker; high men's, Joe Carter; lone hands, men, Cecil Robb. The Club sponsored bus trip was confirmed, leaving the club rooms at 11 a,m. on March 15, proceeding to the Strathroy Country Club for a smorgasbord luncheon, followed by a tour of the Middlesex County Museum and an hour or so in a shopping centre. Lunch was provided by Florence Hodgins, Effie Hebden and Gordon Atkinson, Two readings were given by Eva Allison "Tomorrow" and a very humorous one entitled "A Low Calorie Diet". The "Busy Buddies" craft group continued with individual projects and were visited by Mrs: Roy Zinn, who will start this afternoon, Thursday, teaching the members to make her lovely bead necklaces, rings, etc. If you are interested, please be on hand at 1:30. New members are welcome. Gentlemen - don't forget the regular "coffee hour" each Monday morning and bowling for seniors in May will be the 6 and the 20th at 2 p.m. All Seniors are welcome. bites, found property, suspicious persons, troublesome youths, property checks, etc. Assistance was given to other police departments on five oc- casions. Wilful damage in- vestigations totalled eight, two impaired drivers were ap- prehended and one instance each of break and enter, attempted theft, fraud, auto theft, missing persons and insecure premises found. As a result 234 prersons were charged with offences under the Highway Traffic Act and another 37 motorists were issued war- nings. CGIT attend games day The members of the Lucan C.G.I.T, attended the annual Middlesex-London C.G.I.T. games day, at Empress United Church on Saturday afternoon. Inter-group Volley Ball was enjoyed with Lucan winning their first game 7-4 but losing their second 11-12. Also included in the afternoon was folk' singing, coulage, films and other recreation, with refreshments served mid- afternoon. The. members wish to thank Mrs. Bob Taylor and Mrs. Ivan Hearn for helping with the transportation. At their meeting on Tuesday evening, the members played "King's Court" on the church lawn, discussed their trip to Niagara Falls and set a tentative date for the Mother & Daughter Banquet, for Thursday, June 19. DANCE RECITAL IN ACTION — The Fanshawe College dance classes at the Lucan arena came to a close Thursday with a recital. Shown during a routine are Carolyn Lankin, Marnie Wraith, Karen Hofrichter, Karen Radcliffe, Brenda Carroll, Julie Mugford and Brenda Carroll, T-A photo Lions elect new officers The Lucan & district Lions club met on Monday evening, April 21 in Holy Trinity Anglican church lower hall. The election of officers resulted as follows: past president, Bob Stutt; president, Bill Giesen; 1st vice-president, Gary Manders; 2nd vice-president, Ron King; 3rd vice-president, Paul Dykeman; secretary, Clare Stanley; treasurer, Brian Jones; Lion Tamer, Don Leitch; 2 year directors, Moe Buck and Frank VanPraet; 1 year directors, Keith Kraul and Bob Garrett. During the business meeting it was decided to withdraw from the Lucan Rec League, It was announced that the Red Cross Canvass had netted $396.00. The resignation of Lion Larry Hotson as co-chairman of the Fair 75 was accepted. He was replaced by Lion Gary McFalls. The preliminaries for the "Talent Show" at Fair 75 will be held at Biddulph School on Friday, May 2. Applications are available at the schools or the Lucan Locker. The answer to the "fish story" in the last "Ladle" is 80 inches.