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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-09-02, Page 25Damages high in mishaps LUCAN BOWLING LANES Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Open for Leagues. APPLY London 672-0656 HWY. 4 AT HURON PARK ROAD Bob & Shirl's Restaurant, Take-Out and Gas Bar i-- 7,„„„,...............rninnini.............0. CLOSED Labour Day SEPTEMBER 6 Opening Again Sept. 7 HOURS Mon. - Thurs. 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri. 6:30 - 10 p.m. Sat. 8 - 10 p.m. Sun. 10 9 p.m. ... . • • • We'll Do the Job Right 11 .___ 1_, I- 4's o h o 44. FANSHAWE COLLEGE COMMUNITY LIAISON SERVICES Presents LUCAN FALL TERM 1976 REGISTRATION: Thursday, September 30, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at Biddulph Public School CLASSES BEGIN: Wednesday, October 6 at same location NOTE: Classes may be cancelled after registration night, due to insufficient registrations. CHILDREN'S DANCE (older folks welcome - starts October 2) FLOWER ARRANGING FOR CHRISTMAS - starts Nov. 10 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 5 sessions $10 + $15 mat. fee FREE FORM POTTERY 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 10 sessions $20 + $5 mat. fee OFF LOOM WEAVING 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 5 sessions $10 + materials STRETCH SEWING (3 Workshops) Workshop A (T Shirts) - starts Oct, 6 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 4 sessions $10 + $2 mat. fee Workshop (Lingerie) starts Nov. 1 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 4 sessions $10 + $2 mat, fee Workshop C (Advanced - Women's Slacks) starts Dec. 1 7:00 to 10;00 p.m. 3 sessions 20 + materials SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER TRAINING $16 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 8 sessions SENIOR CITIZENS any course $5 + .any material fee FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mr. Hans Roche at 227-4568 Rick Mateer at 453.7230, Ext, 282 or 1-800..26$-9214 (toll free) DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS What corn? By SID DALEY ANCED 10NOU R$ ( .'\l1. Pre-Cast Concrete Steps and Porches and Ornamental Railings Your Autlibrized Dealer DIAL 237-3381 Call 452-3422 •••••••••••••••••.••mo...*•••••••••••••••.••••••••• DON'T WAIT TILL FALL & WINTER Now is the time to re-insulate your home before those costly heating bills start arriving. A Forest City insulation representative will be in the Lucan area Sept. 7th. We use only the best insulation materials. For Free Estimate AT FOREST CITY INSULATION YOUR COMFORT IS OUR CONCERN 201 Stronach Cres. London, Ont. UCW finalize plans for chicken barbecue Five break and enters Times-Advocate, September '2, 1976 Pape 25 Executive members and group leaders of the Lucan United Church Women met in the C.B. wing on Thursday evening, with Mrs. David Park chairing the meeting. Sevieral projects were reported on but the main purpose of the meeting was to finalize plans for the annual Chicken Barbecue to be held at the Church, on Wednesday, Sep- tember 22, commencing at 5 p,m. It was decided to have ad- vanced sale of tickets only to avoid disappointment for some friends, This plan works'in other centres, but it will be the first time the Wean U.C,W. has tried it. Get your tickets from, any member. (See Ad) Damages totalled $15,775 in seven accidents investigated this week by officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. The most property loss oc- curred Monday afternoon at 4:50 p.m, as the result of a three vehicle mishap on County Road 23 at the intersection of Con- cession 8-9 in London township. Constable G. N. Wilcox set damages at $9,400 when vehicles driven by Aldo Scarpelli, Lon- don; John Classen, RR 3 Ilderton and Alec Fekete, Ingersoll collided. Three of the accidents occurred Saturday. The first took place at 9 a.m. on Market street in Lucan and involved two residents of the same street. The drivers were Ross Clifford Holden and Bar- bara Lee Avery. Constable D. R. Vance set damages at $325. At 8:05 p.m. a vehicle driven by Bert Appleman, RR 1 Lucan, struck a parked tractor on Alice street in Lucan, The farm vehicle is owned by Harry Arnold. Constable B. D. Munro listed damages at $300. Constable Wilcox estimated damages at $600 when vehicles driven by Herbert Dingwell, and Anthanasios, both of London collided on Highway 4, a short distance north of Concession 13-14 in London township. The accident occurred at 11:10 p.m. Dingwell and a passenger Shirley Dingwell suffered cuts and bruises. Friday at 2 p.m , three persons were taken to Victoria Hospital, London by Lucan Ambulance Service following a crash on Highway 4 at Elginfield. Driver of one of the vehicles Lanny Ross Brown, Strathroy and two passengers Sharon and Terry Brown were hospitalized and received treatment for minor injuries. The other vehicle was driven by 'Hilda Schellenberger, RR 2 Mitchell. Constable Vance set SENIORS START Members and prospective members of the Lucan Senior Citizens Sunshine and Busy Buddies' Groups (crafts) are reminded that the regular meetings commence today, Thursday, at 1:30, with a short business meeting, together, then breaking into their respective groups. Busy Buddies' members are asked to bring their liquid em- broidery paints to work on the club quilt as our instructor for flower arranging is not available until next Thursday. I am not quite sure to what the Editor was referring when he subtitled my column last week 'MORE CORN'. I wonder if he was referring to the en- tertainment . . then again it could have been 'Comments', oh well, in any event here goes some more C. . ,?? My humble apologies to the comrades whom I in- convenienced last week when announcing the date Comrade Harvey Percy, Provincial Ser- vice Officer, would be visiting Lucan Branch, I inadvertently quoted the closing for date ap- plications. The correct date is Tuesday, September 14 between the hours of 12 noon and 1 p.m., To those Comrades whom I in- convenienced an appointment has been laid on for you. If any other ex-service person would like at interview relating to benefits under the Veterans Charter please telephone either of the stewards at 227-4751 or me after 4:30 at 227-4216. Believe me OPEN NOW! GORD'S SERVICE CENTRE REPAIRS TO ALL CARS, TRUCKS AND FARM MACHINERY Hwy 4 North Of LUCAN damages at $2,300. A pony valued at $100 and owned by Mrs. George Westman was killed at 12:55 a.m. Thursday when it was struck by a vehicle driven by Ronald G. Jones, Granton, The mishap occurred on County Road 23. north of High- way 1. Constable N, A. Campbell Comrades, Comrade Harvey Percy knows his job and this is a free Legion service. Another important date is Wednesday, September 8 at B:30 p,in. This will be our first meeting following the summer recess. All members are urged to attend, there is much important business to discuss, decisions to be made, so be there to make sure that the right ones are made. Have your say on the floor of the meeting, the democratic way, and not grouse, knock and complain in the lounge afterward where the remarks will have little or no effect. And that's 30 for this week — Remember — Before marriage a man yearns for a woman. After marriage the 'Y' is silent. .ate listed damages to the vehicle at $250. A vehicle driven by Linda Marie Crunican, R13 2 London, was damaged to the extent of $2,500 when it left the roadway of Concession 13-14 in London township, Wednesday at 1:10 Ilotson said Community Centre grants of $75,000 each for the arena and community hall had been approved. Wintario grants are expected to bring the total provincial help to 50 percent of the total cost. In conclusion Hotson stressed the fact that the entire project will he financed without any help through municipal taxes. During morning Worship at Lucan United Church last Sun- day, Mr. Wm. Lambourne of London was guest soloist singing I Know Who Holds My Hand' -accompanied by guest organist, Miss Olive Donaldson, of Arva. Next Sunday Mrs. Marilyn Dykeman will be the guest organist. Rev, Ewart Madden continued his series on "Change" speaking of the change wrought in the Jews by the teachings of John the Baptist. His message was one of protest, but more it was a message of proclamation of great things to come. His was a new voice in the land and God through John, spoke to the people, who confessed their sins and were baptized. However John told them "one will come who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire", ' Mr. Madden announced that the committee of stewards is called to meet Tuesday evening, September at 8 p.m, and the elders at 7:30 Sunday evening, September 12. The Scout group committee is called to meet at 8 p.m. Monday, September 13. The foregoing meetings will all convene in the C.E. Wing. Also on Tuesday, September 7, the Cradle Roll will meet from 10 to 11 a,m, with crafts, singing, etc. All preschoolers and their parents are invited. Nothing ever happens tomorrow — do as much as you can today. Five break and enter incidents were investigated this week by officers of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment at Lucan. Sometime between August 24 and 26, the home of John McIlhargey at Lot 18, Concession 16 of London township, near Elgin field was entered and an antique ring valued at $1,000 was taken. Constable Jim Craig is investigating. Bank robbery Officers of the Lucan detach- ment of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing their in- vestigation of a robbery of the Arva branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Wednesday morning. Joining in on the investigation is Detective Inspector Dennis Alsop. At about 10:30 a.m. two armed men with stocking masks con- fronted assistant accountant John Kokoszka. They ripped the telephone from the wall, forced the bank employee to lie on the floor and escaped with about $1,000 in cash. Immediately after their departure Kokoszka pressed the bank alarm which rings in the nearby London township office. Municipal employee Jean Cassina quickly phoned the Lucan OPP detachment and Constable G. J. Barker was despatched to the scene. Robert iVicRiniay of Lot 28, Concession 11, London township reported to police that boat ac- cessories valued at $348 were taken from a Starcraft boat parked on his property sometime between August 23 and 25, Constable 13.D. Munro is the investigating officer. During the early hours of Thursday morning, Culbert's Variety on Highbury Avenue was broken into. Owner George Falconer said entrance was gained by breaking a window in the kitchen area. Thebuilding wasidamagedto the extent of $75 and merchandise including cigarettes, lighters, wallets and candy valued at $290 was taken, The incident is being investigated by Constable D.R. Vance. Vandals entered the Arva Motors service station in Arva during the early morning hours of Monday and create damages totalling $1,395 by spraying vehicles with paint. Change in the amount of $30 was also missing. Constable Vance is investigating, Siding valued at $160 was taken recently from a building site owned by Larry Burrows at Lot 8, Concession 3 of West Nissouri township. • Whatever the project, call on us for Ready-Mix Concrete • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM (Including Manure Tanks) FREE ESTIMATES C. A. McDOWELL LTD. CENTRALIA, ONTARIO Plant: 235-0833 Office: 228-6961 ADVANCED HONOURS — At Saturday's 4-H Achievement Day for Middlesex County, home economist Carol Crerar presented an ad- vanced honours certificate to Gayle McKenzie Frisa. T-A photo Arena project starts, canvassing at $106,000 Demolition of the Lucan arena began this week and construction of walls and roof over the ice surface is expected to start as soon as materials from the present structure are removed. Councils of the village of Lucan and the townships of Biddulph, McGillivray and London met Thursday night and gave unanimous approval to the Lucan Community Centre Board to proceed with the Arena board spokesman Larry News from ee-construction. Hotson said after Thursday's meeting, "The reeves of all the Lucan UC municipalities are behind the board one hundred percent so the project can forge ahead." Hotson said canvassing for funds was coming along well with contribOtions to date totalling $106,350. He added, "We need another $200,000.'' While the arena and com- munity centre is one single project construction will be undertaken in two phases with the arena coming first and a community hall following. McCann Const. Ltd. DASHWOOD, ONT, • Ministry of Revenue Ontario Arthur Meen Minister of Revenue T M Russell Deputy Minister RETIREMENT NOTICE FOR DR. C. H. GEORGE, M.D. Dr. C. H. George,M.D., upon his retirement from the practice of medicine wishes to thank his patients and friends in Wain and area. THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ENUMERATION STARTS NEXT WEEK The annual municipal enumeration will be conducted between Tuesday, September 7 1976 and Saturday. September 18, 1976 inclusive. During those two weeks, an enumerator, carrying a proper identification card, will call at your residence for a few minutes to check basic information required in determining: • your eligibility to vote in the municipal and school board elections to be held December 6, this year: • the allocation of education property taxes between the public and separate school systems: • the distribution of provincial grants to local governments to help reduce local tax bills: • the preparation of jurors' lists: and • population information needed for other municipal programs. The enumerator must record such information as the name, age. property status (e.g. owner or tenant), school support and residency of all members of the household. When the enumerator visits, please check that the information on the Enumeration Notice is correct. If it is not, revise it and verify the changes. If you are not home, a Notice will be left for you. If changes are necessary, please make them and mail the Enumeration Notice, as soon as possible, in the self addressed postage prepaid envelope accompanying the Notice. For any additional information, please contact the local 'assessment office. •