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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-08-21, Page 20HURON-MIDDLESEX LIBERAL ASSOCIATION (LUCAN, BIDDULPH & McGILLIVRAY) "Meet Your Candidate" JACK RIDDELL at a SOCIAL EVENING Tuesday, Aug. 26 Biddulph Central School 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 0, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 1 / 1 1 1 1 „ JUNIOR TALENT WINNER — In Saturday's talent show at the Luton Fair Karen Dykernan was best in the junior division, Karen is shown above with master of ceremonies Eig Al and talent show chairman Dab Leitch. T-A photo 8:30 p.m. - Lunch served ENTERTAINMENT Thanks... For A Job +A ,. O AP..ftiti P,t, •'W o ) . Well one!! ' On behalf of the Lucan and district Lions Club, I wish to thank all citizens of Lucan and district who gave freely and energy at our fair this year. Without the support and seemingly endless hours of work by these community-minded men, women and children, we would not have had the most successful fair yet. Now that all the aching muscles, tired feet, cuts, scrapes and bruises have healed, may I add that with your continued support, Our Lucan Fair of 1976 will be bigger and better than ever. Thanks Again, JIM YOUNG Chairman Lucan Fair, 7975 The Lambton County Board of Education ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Forest Central, Woodside, Aberarder, Errol Public, Kinnaird, Grand Bend, Bosanquet Cen- tral. Elementary pupils will commence school at 9:00 a.m. on September 2,1975 and will complete a halfday session. All classes will be dismissed at noon on September 2. Kindergarten pupils will commence and attend according to the schedule arranged with the school priTnhe cipal. afternoon has been designated for professional activities for the teachers in the elementary schools and schools for the trainable retarded. For further information, parents may contact the local school principal during the week of August 25 to August 29, Kindergarten to Grade 4 pupils will enrol at Central Public School, Forest and Grades 5 to 8 at Woodside Public School. Grades 7 and 8 students from Errol school Mien- dance area will attend Aberarder Public School. Bus transportation to Kinnaird and Bosanquet Central will follow the usual routes with necessary adjustments in the first week of school. Students living north and east of the Pinery en- trance will attend Grand Bend Public School. SECONDARY SCHOOLS: Secondary schools will operate a regular school program on September 2 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and dismissing at the end of classes in the after- noon. Buses will run at regular times on September 2. At Lambton Central Collegiate Vocational Institute, student photographs will be taken at the time of registration, therefore, it is recommended that those students with surnames beginning A-L register On Wednesday, August 27, and surnames beginning M-Z register on Thursday, August 28, Rev, G, Young N. 1, Cheeseman Chairman Director of Education SCHOOL OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT 1975-76 Fair attendance 17,000 parade highlights Sunday PoefollA Tinuss-Advocoto, August 21, 1975 Lucan Grand Bend girl injured Damages listed at $7,000 Area youths killed in crash Perfect weather blessed the third annual Lucan Fair with an attendance of 17,000, The main attraction was Hank Snow, the country singer direct from Nashville, singing the favorite songs of many, Joe Duchane, the morning voice on CJBK was the announcer. The Molly McGuire's an Irish singing group, well known in Lucan and area, were featured in the "Lions Den". Walter Ostanek, the Polka King was on the Sunday afternoon program delighting his audience with a variety of song. The opening ceremony was held Saturday afternoon where Bill Grieves, the warden of Middlesex County made the official opening speech. The Hon. W. Stewart, Wilson Hodgins, Reeve of Biddulph, Ivan Hearn Reeve of Lucan and Robert McKinley M.P. for Middlesex Huron were present on the platform as well as Bill Geisen Thanks I, personally, would like to thank all of the members of the Lucan and District Lions Club and theft wives and families, as well as many others who so willingly gave of their time and resources to make the 1975 Fair an outstanding success. Lion Jim Young Fair Chairman president of the Lions and Jim Young Fair chairman for 1975, The midway was also a great attraction as were the more than 30 exhibits of everything from liquid embroidery to farm tractors. Exhibits in the arena included many crafts exhibits, a "Mini bazaar, a penny sale, a 4H display and several other booths. The Western and English horseshow drew a great crowd of horse enthusiasts and com- petitors. The parade was a big at- traction on Sunday with floats, bands, majorettes, antique cars, horses, clowns and even Snoopy vs the Red Baron. The clowns delighted children with candies thrown to them as the clowns walked by. The children in the parade with decorated bikes were also a great delight. The Mocha Shriners from Strathroy and London were there to help celebrate. The Lucan fire department gave an interesting show in- cluding both the old and the new in Fire Fighting equipment. The junior winners for the Winners named in WI penny sale Winners in the Lucan Fair penny sale sponsored by the Lucan Women's Institute were as follows ; W. Thompson, Barbara Daniloff, Charles McMaster, Mrs. Durkan, Fred Thooner, Nancy Dinsmore, Brad Bell, Ron Johnston, Mrs. M. Kleim, Michael Landry, Julie Phoenix." Garvin Burt, Steven Davis, Mrs. Don Audos, Mrs. J. Conlin, Mrs. R. Goddard, Mrs. Jim Burt, Mrs. Doug Cornish, Paul Dykeman, Pat Wilkins, , Bruce Cornish, Mrs. John Herbert, Mrs. Cabuche. Arnold Hodgins. decorated bikes were Ian Craig, Janet Gilmour and Kim Newman. In the senior, first was awarded to Heather Hodgins and a group of girls including Kathy Holland, Martina Engel and Loys Melanson were second. The winners of the best decorated float went to Lucan Day Camp first, second to Pride Corn, third to Prospect Hill Camp Ground, The best in the comic division was Granton Hillbillies. Miss Teen Toilet was second and Snoopy and the Red Baron, third, The pony pull, also held Sunday afternoon drew a good crowd of spectators. It was put on by the Essex Pony Pulling club, The bicycle draw was won by Jimmie Patton of Lucan and Amber Gatschene of London. One of the special features on Saturday was a talent show with Big Al from CKCO T.V. acting as M.C. In the junior division Karen Dykeman was first, Jennifer Degraw second and Lisa Carter, third. Lori Noyes placed first in the intermediate division with Coraline Knoblauch coming second and Linda Bryan third. Arden Bryan was the only competitor in the senior division. In the group division Lisa McKenzie together with Anita Collard and Karen Radcliffe won first. Heather Hodgson and Laura McKenzie were second. In the specialty division Lori Leitch won first with Dianne Ryan, Tracy Harrison and Joanne Carter were second with Lynn and Brian Dykeman placing third. The many events, were well done to make the Lions Fair a success. The Lions are to be congratulated on their efforts of this year. Mrs. H. B. Langford visited former Lucanites in the McCormick Home one day last week. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Prince held a reception for Mr. & Mrs. Ted Kostecki (nee Prince) of London for their first anniversary. Attending were Miss Edythe Linton, Strathroy and Mr. & Mrs. Len Gallienne and baby, London. Mr. & Mrs. W. Stephanie and baby and Mrs. Hebblethwaite visited Mrs. P. Wells and at- tended the Lucan Fair, Sunday. Visitors with Miss L. E. Abbott on Sunday were the former Geraldine Abbott of Detroit and three friends on their way home from the Stratford Festival. They were delighted with a tour of the beautiful McCormick Home and went home with three of Miss Abbott's dolls. Mrs. Roderick McFee Sr. and son Richard visited Mrs, P. Wells and attended the Lucan Fair. Mrs. Vera Blackwell, Petrolia and Mrs. Heywood, Crediton, visited Mr. & Mrs. John Herbert, Sunday. Mrs. M. H. Hodgins was at Alma College, St. Thomas, Saturday, helping to prepare for the "Alma School for Women". The Leonard Maslen family were at Port Franks for a week staying in their cottage. Mrs. Kay Egan has had her two grandchildren, Frankie and Sean, visiting for the past two weeks. They took in the Lucan Fair during their stay and have been attending swimming classes at the pool. Two Ilderton area youths were killed and a Grand Bend girl remains in University hospital, London following a crash on Highway 4, a mile north of Lucan, early Sunday morning, Jean Guy St. Amour of RR 1, Ilderton was instantly killed and Bruce Raymond Hodgins, RR 4 Denfield a passenger in the St. Amour vehicle was dead on arrival at University Hospital, London. The driver of the second car By Sid Daley It was Comrade Bill Smith and my pleasure to attend the Warriors Day Parade at the C.N.E. on Saturday. It is reported to have been the longest parade to date, Let me tell you it sure was a thrilling experience to see all the pipes and bands plus the marching Comrades on parade. I would judge it took at least 21/2 hours for the parade to pass the packed viewing stand. Following the parade we were privileged to have luncheon with Canada's Victoria Cross winners who were the guests of honor. The guest speaker was General George R. Pearkes V.C. who Len Maslen, Lucan and son Bob, London, have been in Southampton fishing for part of this week. Mr. & Mrs. Ed Morris (nee Murdy) and family, of Mount Forest spent the weekend with Mrs. Jack Murdy. Sandra will be staying on for two more weeks. Mrs. Alma Price is also spending a few days. Mrs. Jack Murdy returned from a visit to Niagara Falls with Mr. & Mrs. Michael Murdy, London. Mrs. Lloyd Le Neve of Point Edward, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Robb, has been chosen to represent the Province of Ontario at the senior championships women's softball convention in Calgary, August 18 to 25. This award was bestowed for the many years of time and effort she has devoted to the work of the executive. Jennifer and Megan of Vanastra Park are holidaying with their grandparents Mr. & Mrs. M. H. Hodgins and their aunt and uncle Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hodgins. Mrs. Wyn Jolliffe has had a busy summer. She spent a month in Bungay, England with her brother where she opened the town's Fete (a children's car- nival). She travelled throught the country meeting family mem- bers. When she got home to Toronto she stayed with Mr. & Mrs. Fred Jolliffe and family, She is now at home en- tertaining a friend who has come over from England. involved William John Musser, 19 of Exeter was not seriously in- jured and released from hospital after treatment. A passenger in the Musser vehicle, Jane Klopp of 71 Gill Road, Grand Bend was taken to University Hospital suffering fractures. A second passenger riding with St. Amour, Paul Percy suffered a concussion but was released from hospital, Monday. Musser was proceeding west gave a history of the Cross which was most interesting. It is on occasions such as this which makes a person so very proud to be a Canadian. Larry Stagg of Newfoundland was the winner of the 1975 Astra raffled on the last night of the Lucan Fair. Mark Stuckless being the winner of $100 as the seller of the winning ticket which was sold during his recent visit to Canada's newest province. Our congratulations to Mr. Stagg and our heartfelt thanks to all who supported the program and to those who worked so hard to make it successful. Brent Linford of London made the August cheque draw for us and the winner was Bill Hodge of ,Crediton. Comrade Les Brown's name was drawn for the pot o gold and he not being reistered allows the pot to continue to grow. Don't forget Folks this Saturday nite is amateur nite at good old Branch 540 — so come on over and give it a whirl. Our good friend Tom Noyes will also be in attendance to assist with the en- tertainment. Following the entertainment segment of the program we will be holding our annual corn roast— So this Saturday night its a double header. Amateur nite plus a corn rost — Too good to miss folks — see yu there. It has been pointed out that Legion branches do not publish what they do for the community. In Ontario alone in one year the Legion Branches spent in youth support the following amounts: Hockey $90,804; Baseball $64,694; softball $27.114; Track and Field $23,652; Scouts $10,035; Cubs $5,148; Guides $6,346; Cadets $14,014; Essays $4,679; Public Speaking $16,658; Bursaries $39,771; Scholarships $15,035; Sports not listed $73,673. Other activities not especially aimed at young people brought the amount up to $839,673. towards Clandeboye and St. Amour was heading east in the direction of Lucan when the accident occurred. Corporal B.F. Crane of the Lucan Ontario Provincial Police detachment said the scene of the accident was about halfway up the Lucan hill. Coroner Bev Robinson who pronounced St, Amour dead at the scene said an inquest would not be held, Assisting Corporal Crane in the investigation was The Legion in Ontario pays taxes on property assessed at $32,238,000. This is about half the branches in Ontario, as only 145 gave the information required and these are 1974 figures. and that's 30 for this week — remember — the condition of the world today is such that if Moses were to descend from Mount Sinai today the two tablets he would be carrying would be Aspirin and Excedrin. Gord Hardy wins medal The Junior Farmers from Lucan and werq l pr,esent at the Jtiniiir Vormei-s7 PrOvIncial Summer Carnes held at the University of Guelph. Those who were involved in the games had previously won in the County field day and the zone five field day. Brian Noyes, Lucan, and Rob Andrews, Ilderton, finished second in the Badminton finals. The relay teams consisting of Tom Hardy, Gord Hardy, Richard Acres and Bill Godwin in the men's team and Gail Ready, Marylou Marrinan, Dianne Robb and Donna Leitch, on the womens team both finished fourth, Wendy Hardy got fourth place for discus. Marylou Marrinan and Richard Acres both won fourth in the 440 yard dash. Richard Acres also won third in the 220 yard dash. Gord Hardy placed second in the mile race, Gord won first place in the 880 yard dash which won him the gold medal. The reason older folks enjoy living in the past is because it's longer than their future. Violent exercise after 40 is especially harmful - if you do it with a knife and fork. Constable J.A. Wilson. Total damage was listed at $7,000. Only five minutes previous to the fatality two vehicles collided on Highway 4, a quarter mile south of Lucan. Involved were vehicles driven by Alec Vzong and Kenneth Cowie both of London. Constable G.N. Wilcox estimated damages at $1,500. At 2.30 a.m. Sunday a minor mishap took place on Highway 4 at Elginfield when a motorcycle operated by Marvin Butler and a vehicle driven by Jacques Allen collided. Both are from London. Constable James Craig listed damages at $55. Late Sunday evening the fourth accident of the day occurred when a vehicle driven by Gilian Rinks of Mitchell left concession 2 in Biddulph township a half mile south of the Huron-Middlesex line and turned over. Constable W.R. Disher listed damages at $1,500, Five accidents in the Lucan area during the week took place Saturday. Shortly after noon hour, a vehicle driven by Johanna Baayen, RR 2 Mitchell struck a dog on Highway 4, a quarter mile south of Concession 15 in London township. Constable W.T. Hodgins set damages to the Baayen vehicle at $125. At 8.15 p.m. on the Mooresville sideroad, a mile west of Con- cession 4 in Biddulph township, a vehicle driven by Sharon Young, Lucan left the roadway and hit the ditch. Constable G.N. Wilcox listed damages at $2,000. Five minutes later Constable D.R. Vance estimated damages at $900 when vehicles driven by Heinz Meusel, Stratford and Linda Massey, RR 2 St. Marys were in collision. The mishap occurred on Highway 7 at Mid- dlesex County Road 50. A mishap at 11.30 p.m, Involved vehicles driven by Rosemarie Westlake, Exeter and Joyce Harting, London on Highway 4 a half mile north of Brinsley. Constable Vance set damages at $1,000. At 12.45 a.m. Saturday, three vehicles were involved in an accident on Highway 4, a mile south of Lucan. The drivers were Brian Murphy, RR 2 Denfield; Mark Shadbolt, London and Gordon. Jackson, RR 8 London, Shadbolt and Murphy along with passengers Oscar Lee and Sherry Cambridge were taken to University Hospital, London suffering cuts and bruises, Total damages were $3,200. At 2 a,m, Friday, a Sun Oil tractor tanker driven by Douglas Hodgins, London was in collision with a vehicle driven by Kenneth Pettigrew, also of London. Pettigrew was taken to University Hospital, London by Lucan Ambulance suffering a concussion. Total damages set by Constable J.A. Wilson were $7,000. A vehicle driven by David Montgomery, Toronto left the roadway of Highway 7, a tenth of a mile east of Highway 23 at 12:30 p.m. Friday. Constable G.N. Wilcox listed damages at $1,200. Thanks The Lucan Junior Farmers would like to congratulate the Lucan Lions Club for a job well done at The Lucan Fair 1975. Also Thanks to the Lucan OPP, Wackenhut Security, and all the people who worked hard to put this event together.Good Luck in future years. Lucan Jr. Farmers _1 larsammria r CDC Canada Development Corporation Proposed offering of 7% convertible, redeemable class B preferred shares Inquiries invited: MIDLAND DOHERTY LIMITED Canada Trust Bldg. P.O. Box 2215, Terminal A London, Ont. Tel. 438-1771 Please forward additional information on the CDC public offering NAME ADDRESS CITY .:.1,inimumninimmuminnimminummuumininimilimimuninummumilimminnua AdetCaa ftetd404114 DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS AT LUCAN FAIR OPENING — A large number of dignitaries took part in the Lucan Fair official opening Saturday afternoon. Ontario Minister of Agriculture is shown at the microphone. Others from the left are Fair chairman Jim Young, vice-chairman Gary McFalls, president Bill Giesen, Reeve Ivan Hearn, Biddulph Reeve Wilson Hodgins, Huron MP Bob McKinley, Huron MPP Jack Riddell and Middlesex warden Bill Grieve. T-A photo Attend Warriors day parade