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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-12-02, Page 18LARRY C. LEWIS X To the ratepayers of the VILLAGE OF LUCAN Some Points of Interest to Consider When Marking Your X FOR COUNCIL — I am age 29 — I was both and raised in Luton and area, * I have considerable business experience — I am devoted to see that the growth of Lucan is planned well, For transportation to the Polls Call 227-4811 or 227-4406 On Dec. 6th Vote VOTE JIM THOMPSON for council in McGillivray Twp. Your support would be appreciated SCORPION SNOWMOBILES Sales & Service New & Used Machines Financing Available LUCAN RENTAL 128 Market St., Lucan Phone 227-4412 DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS Reaction To the electors of the VILLAGE OF LUCAN If re-elected as a village councillor I will continue to work for the benefit of all citizens. For the past two years I have served as finance chairman and village representative on the Arena Board. ON DECEMBER 6 Mark Your X For L.G. "Larry" Hotson for responsible representation on your village council 41111111111N11111111111.111111111. AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR SEPARATE SCHOOL RATEPAYERS OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY Re-elect RICHARD GRISE SEPARATE SCHOOL (TRUSTEE) RATEPAYERS REPRESENTATIVE, MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STANDING FOR AND IN SUPPORT OF: — Sound Educational Progress. Support of more emphasis on basic skills (3 Rs) and for the new compulsory subjects and standardized curriculums. — Preservation of the rights of Separate School Ratepayers and the Students who attend County Secondary Schools as well as in the City of London and in other areas of the County where Secondary Education is purchased from other Boards. — Spending restraint and reasonable tax rate. — Above all else, the welfare of our Secondary Students and that they receive the best possible education. Like you - I,wanf the best for;your children and mine. A Man Of The People Working For You, Not The Administration Richard Grise P.Mgr., LL.B., Presi- dent R. L. Grise & Company, living in Lambeth with wife Michelle and daughters Kathleen age 12, and Deborah age 9. An experienced business executive able to deal with complex financial and negotiation matters, ' Page le Times-Advocate, December 2, 1976 Seniors enjoy visit to Ilderton group cause accidents, reach $10,000 BAZAAR FRIDAY — The annual Snowflake bazaar sponsored by the Lucan UCW will be held. Friday night. Showing some of the articles are Bea Madden, Shirley Mason, Mabel Froats and Iva Hodgins. T-A photo Advent season commences The commencement of the Advent Season was observed in Lucan United Church Sunday when Rev, Ewart Madden chose as his topic a scripture from Isaiah 40 "0 Thou That Bringest Good Tidings". After Isaiah was purged by the seraph he proclaimed the coming of One bringing Good Tidings and Zion must prepare herself for the coming. Their hearts must also be purged and made pure. Christians are told to do the same today and no other group is in a position to "get up into the high places and proclaim the Good Tidings." This evening, Thursday at 7 the Junior Choir will rehearse for White Gift Sunday, All children from Grades 4-8, with a sincere desire to sing, are invited to share in this service to their church and to learn more about singing at the same time. Friday evening at 7:30 it is hoped the General Assembly room will be filled to capacity for the "Snowflake" Bazaar, Child care will be provided, by members of the Youth Group. The Advent Calendar includes, Thursday, December 9 — the Inter-Church Women's Fellowship at 9:45 a.m. Friday, December 10, the Couples' Fellowship Christmas Party at 7 p,m. New couples welcome, Sunday, December 12, White Gift Service at 11:15 a.m. and C.G.I.T. Christmas Vesper Service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 19, Christmas Sunday Service at 11:15 and Sunday School Christmas Concert at 7:30 Friday, December 24, Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m. You are invited to attend all these events. Your contributions for the Gift Cupboard at Thameswood Lodge may be placed in the labelled carton in the kitchen by next Sunday, December 5. UCW group plans pot luck Peattaal4 Mr. & Mrs. Norman Hankala, Karen and Maureen of Westland, Michigan, and Scott Teller, Ilderton spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Aljoe Culbert. Sunday, Mr. & Mrs. Brian Telfer of Ilderton, Miss Doris Culbert of London and Fred joined the former at the Garage, London in honour of their parents 40th wedding anniversary. LUCAN LIONS CLUB Annual Fowl Bingo at the LEGION HALL Wed., Dec. 15 8 p.m. Damages in excess of $10,000 resulted in 11 accidents in- vestigated this week by officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Sunday at 3.10 p.m. vehicles driven by Howard Snider, Exeter and Richard Walker, RR 3 Zurich, collided on Highway 4 at Concession 15 in London town- ship. Passengers in the Walker Snackers end club project The Lucan Super Snackers 4-H girls finished their cooking club with a party. After enjoying an afternoon of bowling at the Lucan Lanes, the girls returned for supper to the home of Tami McRoberts. The buffet table was beautifully decorated with floral centre piece and streamers and laden with favourite dishes which the girls had learned to make during the Club. These were much enjoyed by all. Mrs. McRoberts was presented with a cup and saucer for opening her home for the party. Achievement Day for the Lucan clubs will be Saturday, December 11, at Centennial School, to which parents and friends are invited for the af- ternoon session. By SID DALEY Extra—Extra—Extra — 'pig' gets ill following Swine Flu inoculation' — and. I want to tell you I was, hence no Comments last week — however here we are back again with what's going on at Action Packed Branch 540. Please be reminded Santa will be visiting Members children in the Legion Hall on Sunday, December 19 about 1:00 p.m. Just prior to Santa's arrival a movie will be shown. Mum and dad please fill out the notice form which was included in the last bulletin advising the age and sex of your children so that Santa will bring an appropriate gift, he sure doesn't want to forget anyone so he is depending on you to advise if your child will be in attendance. Branch 540's Membership Early Bird Campaign is in full swing and results have been most vehicle Ronald Clarke and Larry Smith, also of Zurich suffered minor injuries. Constable ,D. R. Vance set damages at $850. An hour and a half later the same day at a location just a mile north a vehicle driven by Barbra Armstrong, Tobermory left the roadway. Constable B. D. Munro listed damages at $760. Icy roads were the cause of both accidents. Monday at 4.30 a vehicle driven by Spence Read, St. Marys struck a parked vehicle owned by Donald Holden, The mishap occurred on Highbury, south of Concession 14 in London town- ship. Constable G. N. Wilcox set damages at $700. Tuesday at 6,05 a.m. Thomas Fancy of London lost control of the vehicle he was driving on Ilighbury and it struck the south wall of the Devizes Cheese Factory. Constable Vance listed damages to the building at $500 and $250 to the vehicle, At 9,45 a.m, the same day, a vehicle driven by David Ball, London left Highway 7, two miles east of Edgewood and damage was estimated at $175 by Con- stable Vance. In another single vehicle mishap Wednesday at 1.30 p.m, a vehicle driven by Charles Tan- ner, London left Highway 4, south of Birr. Constable Munro set damages at $725. Thursday afternoon at 3.25 p.m. three vehicles were involved in a chain reaction mishap as they stopped behind a school bus encouraging to date. How about you? Have you got something to CROW about? You will have by paying your 1977 membership dues .NOW. Branch 540's next general meeting will be Wednesday,. December. 8 at 8.30 p.m. Let's have a good turnout of members. The Ladies Auxiliary Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 7. Here's a date you will want to remember Saturday, December 11, because the ever popular Peoples' Choice will be in the lounge for your entertainment. Be sure to keep this date open, Friday, December 17, for this will be Branch 540's members only appreciation night — between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 its 2 for 1 night. We have invited and expect a radio celebrity to be in at- tendance. On this occasion we will also be making our third $1,000 cheque draw as well as the draw on the Moffat Micro Wave oven — Please make it a point to be there and get in on the fun. As an added attraction Jean Hare will be with us playing the Honky Tonk Piano — By Golly folks what more could be ex- pected — If you can't attend — you become the loser. See Yu There. The Lucan Fire Chief has requested the children of Lucan be advised Santa will be at the Lucan Firehall at 1:00 p.m. Sunday December 12. Also if any parent would like to take a photo of their child with Santa all that's necessary is just bring along your camera and Santa will be most happy to oblige. Keep this date in mind Saturday, December 18 for on this date a foul sorry fowl bingo will be held at the Legion, 20 games for that Christmas Bird — Chickens and Turkeys.Howabout that. We will give you more details in a later comments. Well folks I guess that will be 30 for this week — Remember — Don't let life discourage you. Everyone who got where he is, had to begin where he was. on Main Street south in Lucan. The drivers involved were Kenneth Clarke, Mitchell, Roger Keay, Wingham and Enid Mcllhargey, RR 3 Lucan, Con- stable G. J. Barker set damages at $2,020. Constable B. D. Munro listed damages at $2,000 when vehicles driven by Janet Hern, RR 3 Exeter, and Anna Maguire, Lucan, collided on Concession 2 in Biddulph township. A half hour later a vehicle driven by Daniel Gibbons, Woodstock was damaged to the extent of $267 when it struck hay bales on Highbury at Concession. 10 in London township. The hay had fallen from a truck driven by Keith Coates, RR 1 Centralia. Constable Wilcox investigated. Saturday at 1.30 a.m. a vehicle driven by Joseph Walsh, St. Marys went out of control on County road 16 and struck a fence. Constable Wilcox listed damages at $1,500, Constable Munro estimated damages at $1,500 when a vehicle driven by Barry Mills, RR 1 Granton, left County road 47 in Lucan and struck a ditch at 2.47 p.m. the same day. Registration for House League Hockey Sat. Dec. 4 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Lucan Fire Hall Sponsored by Lucan Lions Club . . . . Members of the Sunshine Busy Buddies Groups of the Lucan Senior Citizens Club were guests of, the Ilderton Club Thursday afternoon, A delicious smorgasbord was enjoyed at 1 p.m. followed by a jsooilneinhgy EinartiheWcalillosruwsit.h the group Cards were enjoyed by those present and the 'prizeaRoinset- ties went to guests trom Lucan: Lady's high, Laura Williams; Man's high, Luther Morley; Lone hands, Charlotte Barker; Lady's low, Amelia Armitage and Man's man's low low, 0cliavr. ed Atkinson, playing a Merna O'Neil, President of the Lucan Group thanked the members of the Ilderton group for their hospitality. See you all this afternoon, CORRECTION An error was contained in the report of Lucan village council in the issue of November 11. One paragraph concerned a zoning regulation for the property occupied by a used car lot, The lot is operated by Wright Auto Sales of Lucan. Thursday, at 1:30 p.m. — Members of the Busy Buddies — this is the last leathercraft class, so don't miss it. Explorers watch Christmas of past Christmas games were played by Lucan-Clandeboye Explorers at their latest meeting. A film strip "Noel" on the memories of past Christmases was seen, Discussion included 'What is a Gift followed by a choral reading and carol singing. Girls are collecting used stamps for the Bible Society, expedition is Monday, December 6. The girls will be attending the CGIT Vesper Service at Lucan United Church December 12 at 7:30 p.m, Don't forget to vote Dec. 6 Electors Middlesex County Separate School Representative I wish to thank the electors of Middlesex County for the support you have given me as your representative on the Board of Education for the past eight years. I would appreciate your support at the Polls December 6th for re- election. Thank you Jim O'Shea Hey Kids Bring your letters and see Santa Claus Lucan Fire Hall g. 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. EY4 All children up to 13 years of age welcome. Come and get your christmas candy Sunday Dec 12, 1976 Members of the Evening Unit of the Lucan United Church Women held their November meeting at the Church on Tuesday evening. Iola Goring gave an opening poem on "Faith", Plans were finalized to cater for the Christmas dinner for the "Avon Ladies" and for the program at the general U.C.W. meeting on Tuesday, December 14, when there will be a pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. for all women of the congregation and the ladies .from Crestwood and Crestview 'Homes will be special guests. Iva Hodgins led the group in the study of Health in Canada, Cuba, China and Tanzania. Gladys Reilly agreed to be the unit treasurer for the balance of the year, replacing Emma Langford who is a patient in St. • Joseph's Hospital. Flowers were • sent to her from the members.. Bea. Maddenled in worship' on' the theme "Praise", saying that we should celebrate not just on given days, e.g, thinking of Jesus only at Christmas, but should give praise and thanksgiving at all times. Icy roads damages Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllminilllllllllllllllllllliniellllllllllllllllllillllllllilllllllllllllllllme On December 6 Vote NORM STEEPER for Lucan Council Experience on Council and Planning Board — Concerned about Lucan's growth — A Councillor who listens and serves X NORM STEEPER` For transportation to the polls Phone 227-4864 Re-elect GARY McFALLS for Council in the Village of Lucan on December 6 Let my experience work for you For information or transportation to the polls call 227-4213 or 227-4789