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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-12-09, Page 18BAKING FOR SALE — A large variety of baking was on sole at the Snowflake Bazaar at the Lucan United Church, Friday. Displaying some of the baked goods are Iola Goring and Shirley Ryan. T-A photo Tennis court grant to be received shortly SCORPION SNOWMOBILES Sales & Service New & Used Machines Financing Available LUCAN RENTAL 128 Market St., Lucan Phone 227-4412 THANK YOU to the electors of Middlesex County for your confidence and support in re-electing me to the Board of Education. Thank you very much. Jim O'Shea Lucan Lions NEW YEARS EVE DANCE Friday, Dec. 31 9 till ?? Live Entertainment "EUREKA" DOWNSTAIRS AT ORANGE SHILLELAGH Noisemakers - Hats Lunch Provided TICKETS AVAILABLE AT .: YOUNGS DRY GOODS ,KEVIN MOTORS = Lucan Lucan - 15 4° per Couple i DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS People's Choice Lucan Hydro Customers Due to the emergency conditions of power supply to the village of Lucan we ask you to conserve your consumption of hydro especially between the peak load hours of 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Your co-operation wilt be very much appreciated, Ivan Hearn Chairman of Lucan Hydro Commission CGIT PARTICIPATE — Members of the CGIT were part of the Lucan UCW Snowflake Bazaar Friday night. Shown with some of the articles are Judith Weber and Pam Wright. T-A photo O MIDDLESEX LONDON DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT FLU VACCINE CLINICS For everyone 20 years and over LUCAN PUBLIC SCHOOL Tues.; Dec. 14th, 1976 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. PARKHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL Fri., Dec. 17th, 1976 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. ay. To Electors in the Village of Lucan Sincere thanks for the support we received at the polls Monday. Your confidence is greatly appreciated. Councillors Larry Hotson Gary McFalls North Steeper Harry Wraith ere Ratepayers of Village of Lucan and Townships of Biddulph and McGillivray My sincere thanks for those who supported me on Dec 6 for the Middlesex County Board of Education JAMES M. SCOTT provided by Ann Kish, Rita and Luther Morley and Merna O'Neil. Dinner would have to be late for those in attendance!! LUCAN AND DISTRICT LION'S CLUB ANNUAL FOWL BINGO LUCAN LEGION HALL WED., DEC. 15 ADMISSION $1. 8:00 P.M. EXTRA CARDS AVAILABLE Hey Kids Bring your letters and see Santa Claus at the ' Lucan Fire Hall Seniors plan Xmas party Page 1$ Times-Advocate, December 9, 1976 Investigate 15 accidents, youth charged in breakin The village of Lucan has received word that approval has been given for a Wintario grant for the Lucan tennis courts. Council heard a letter read at Tuesday's regular meeting that a cheque in the amount of $4,192.01 would be in the mail shortly, Authorization was given to have this amount turned over to the arena board who operates the tennis courts. They were con- structed in the fall of 1975 and were in operation in the spring of 1976. The project was made possible by the arena board, Lions club, Junior Farmers and other community groups., Cost was approximately $17,000. In other business, council: Learned from the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation that the policy regarding purchase of sports equipment for minor sports has been changed. New regulaticins will allow local purchases !if monies are raised by the benefitting groups to match Wintario grants. Received a recommendation from village engineer J. P. McIntyre that No Exit signs be placed to designate two dead end streets in Wilberforce Heights. Approved a request from McDace Limited to remove part of sidewalk at 183 Main street to install, a gas service for,_ Gas to the Irving Lodge. The contractor will be required to replace the broken sidewalk portion immediately with asphalt and concrete in the spring, Agreed to purchase property for a road allowance from Mrs. Alice Cook on Beech Street. The land required is seven feet 11 inches wide and the village will be paying about $170.45 at the rate of $1,250 per acre. Backed their original decision not to change building restric- tions on three lots at the end of Nicoline street. Don Bere Homes asked that basements be allowed and electric automatic sump pumps be used to dispose of drainage water. The original restriction now confirmed would not allow tany basement more than one foot below ground level. Authorized preparation of a bylaw to assume the streets in phase one of Wilberforce Heights at the end of the one year maintenance period. Appointed new clerk Melanson as the lottery licencing officer for the village. Approval in principle was given to a building permit ap- plication from Larry Gibson to erect an office building behind his present building at 213 Main street. Gibson asked for permission to erect a 43 feet by 45 feet building behind the Iron Key which could accommodate two stores and two offices. Council decided to get further information from the village engineer regarding the necessary services and if construction is allowed close to the creek before making a final decision. Plan for CGIT vesper service Jill, Cunningham conducted opening ceremonies of the last expedition before Christmas of Lucan Explorers. Mrs. William Froats read a story of St. Andrew discipleof'asus. The girls had a show and tell of'gifts and talked about the do's and don'ts of gift giving. A Christmas meditation "I Saw Christmas" was read by Jennifer MacDonald. "I heard Christ- mas" was read by Jane and Jean Thompson. "I Felt Christmas" read by Mindy Bates. A story "Christmas Can Be Anyway You Want It" was read by Jill Cunningham. Lori Rielly led in litany prayer. There was a display of pictures of nativity scenes and madonnas. Parents are invited to C.G.I.T. vesper service and girls are asked to sit together, December 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Unied Church. By SID DALEY Don't forget folks the popular Peoples Choice will be at Branch 540 Saturday, December 11, for your entertainment. Our Early Bird Campaign is in full swing and the Membership Chairman is most pleased with the result—Now it's up to you to keep him busy and as well as getting in on a free draw by paying your dues early. You will also have something to crow about. Here's a little plug for our good Lions Club. They will be holding their annual bingo at Branch 540, Wednesday, December 15, This is an excellent opportunity to show your appreciation for their fine work in the community by tur- ning out in great numbers to make their bingo an over- whelming success, Our members and members of the cheque draw are reminded they are invited to attend the third annual drawing for the $1,000 winner of the cheque draw. We will also have the draw for the winner of the $729 Moffat Lindon Micro Wave Oven. There are still tickets available at .50 cents each or three for $1.00. The oven will sure look good in my kitchen—ho hum. On the same evening It Will Be two-for-one night. We will also have a surprise London Radio personality in attendance to make the draws and as an added attraction Jean HARE on the Honky Tonk Piano—SOunds liketsome fun eh—Well you want to believe it—You wanted action well you get it at Branch 540. Time 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. At 8 p.m. Saturday, December 18, the Legion will be holding their annual Chicken and Turkey Bingo—how better to get your bird for Christmas and have fun at the same time. The New Years Eve Frolic Committee under the chdir- manship of Comrade Carl Stuckless met a couple of nights ago and everything is A OK—they sat in Committee tor over two hours and .,from all reports this should be the best one ever. Admittance is by Ticket only and the pride only $25.00 a couple and then it's leave your wallet at home for here on in its everything included—rioice makers, hats, dancing, eats—the works. Belieye me folks its the best buy in town and where better to spend New Years t ve than with Thursday at 3:30 a.m, a vehicle driven by Edward Hunter, St. Marys left road and struck a fence. Constable J. Craig listed damages at $450, A vehicle driven by Pal Varga, London, left Highway 7 a half mile west of old Highway 7 and struck a fence at 9:20 a.m, Thursday, Constable Campbell set damages at $140. Only a few minutes later, vehicles driven by Thomas Dickenson, RR 4, Denfield and Joan Savelle, RR 1, Stratford collided causing $1,175 damage. Constable Campbell in- vestigated. Two other mishaps occurred Thursday morning. On Highway 7, west of Highbury, a vehicle driven by Helen Blake, RR 2, Lucan, left the road and hit a fence. Mrs. Blake suffered minor injuries and Constable Wilson listed damages at $430. The other accident involved vehicles driven by William Wyatt, London and William Brown, Edmondville on High- The Lucan United Church Women were pleased with the attendance at their annual "Snow flake Bazaar" on Friday evening, although they know that some friends were absent because of the weather condition. President Mrs. David Park and Mrs. Ewart Madden welcomed the guests under a red and white "welcome" Barrier, which had been made by the general con- vener, Mrs. M. H. Hodgins , assisted by Wendy Hearn. Mrs. Madden also opened the Bazaar, Booths were convened as follows: Gift Boutique, Mrs. Donald Maguire; Christmas Decorations, Stuffed toys and knitting, Mrs. George Jervis; Regal wear Mrs, Ivan Hearn; "Flea Market" 'Mrs. James Lockyer ; Home Baking Mrs. Wm. Froats. good friends. Tickets are reserved for members and a guest couple only up until December 10 and then folks its first come first served. Atten- dance will be restricted to 50 couples to allow plenty of room for dancing and entertainment. After December 10 those tickets reserved but not picked up and paid for will go back on sale, and we already have a waiting list. And that's 30 for this week remember—Nature gave man two ends, one to sit on, one to think with—man's success or failure has been dependent on the one he used most. bury, north of boncession 8 in London Township. Constable Campbell set damages at $400. Wednesday at 12:20 a.m. vehicles driven by Aileen Pressello, RR 3, Komoka and Mary McLeod, Arva collided on County road 28 at Highway 4. Constable Campbell listed damages at $350. At 10:30 a.m. Monday on Main Street of Ailsa Craig a ear driven by William Gibbens, London, struck the rear of a pickup truck driven by David Boutc her, Ailsa Craig, Constable G.N. Wilcox set damages at $1,150. The same morning, a vehicle driven by Linda Franklin, Seaforth left Highway 7 at High- bury and struck a sign post. Constable B.D. Munro listed damages at $115. Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. a vehicle driven by James Muir, RR 3, Thorndale, left Concession 3 of West Nissouri township, left the roadway and rolled into a ravine, Constable W.T. Hodgins estimated damages at $4,000. Owing to the very bad weather, only five tables of euchre were enjoyed by members of the Sunshine Group while one member of the Busy Buddies worked on the Group quilt blocks, As the games were "fun" only, no prizes were awarded, During the business meeting, plans were finalized for the turkey dinner on December 16 at the Shillelagh at 1 p,m. Members are reminded to bring their $2 gift, So no one will be disap- pointed when Santa hands out the gifts, Birthday wishes were extended to those who had celebrated during the past three weeks — Donna Hindmarsh, Rita Morley, Olive Atkinson, Tina Salter, Gordon Atkinson and Elinor Darling. ' Don't forget the Men's Coffee 'n Cards" each Monday morning and bowling each Tuesday af- ternoon, commencing at 1:30 p.m. All Seniors or near-seniors welcome. The Ilderton Christmas Color Tour to Simcoe, plus a, hot roast beef dinner, on December 8 was announced and six members signed up to go with that club. A very bountiful lunch was No change in council There will be no change in the 1977-78 makeup of Lucan village council as the result of Monday's municipal election. The four incumbent councillors were returned to office turning back the bids of three newcomers. Heading the polls was Norm Steeper with 398 votes. Next came Harry Wraith at 375; Larry Hotson with 309 and Gary McFalls 249. Frank Van Geel was fourth with 233 votes. Next came Larry Lewis with 131 votes to his credit and Randy Paul completed the list with 97 votes. Reeve Ivan Hearn was returned to his position by ac- clamation as "were the two members of the Public Utilities Commission Rudy Engel and Clifford Abbott. News from United Church Newcomers are welcome at the Couples' Fellowship Christmas Party tomorrow Friday night at 7 p.m. in the C.E. Wing. Phone 227- 4261, this evening, for further information. White,Gift Sunday is December 12 when gifts of good used clothing, canned goods, toys, games, etc. will be collected for our Indian brothers and sisters at Muncey. The service will ,be in charge of the Sunddy Church School. At 7:30 p.m. come to the annual C.G.I.T. Vesper Service. Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Gibson were welcomed •as new members, transferring from the Ldtheran Church in Dashwood. Congratulations to STEVE from "CREECHO" and "GAR" A breakin at 318 Beech street has resulted in a Criminal Code charge being laid against a 19 year-old Lucan youth. Charged with break and enter has been . Robert Ward Mac- Naughton.He will be appearing in court at a later date. A total of 15 motor vehicle collisions were investigated this week by officers of the Lucan Ontario Provincial Police detachment and damages amounted to $10,985. Treacherous road conditions were responsible for most of the accidents with five occurring Friday. At 9:15 a.m. Friday a vehicle driven by Anna Marie Butler, Huron Park left Highway 4, just north of Elginfield and rolled onto its side. Constable J.A. Wilson set damages at $400. An hour later the same day, a similar mishap involved a vehicle driven by Sarah Dawson, RR 1, Thorndale on Highway 7, a mile east of Highbury Avenue. Constable Wilson listed damages at $800. The third single mishap of the day occurred at 2:05 p.m. when a car driven by Jack Henry Van- derloop, RR 1, Arva, left High- way 4 at Concession 4 in London township and struck a snow fence. Constable N.A. Campbell estimated damages at $275. Constable W.R. Disher listed damages at $700 Friday night at 8:50 p.m. when a vehicle driven by John Dewan, RR 3, Lucan, struck a parked vehicle owned by Bernard Crane, Tillsonburg on Alice Street, just east of Main in Lucan. At 10:15 p.m. Friday on High- way 7, a half mile east of Ailsa Craig a vehicle driven by Darlene Siddall, Denfield, left the road- way and struck guard rails. Constable Disher listed damages at $450. Saturday at 10:40 a.m. on High- way 4, just south of Clandeboye a vehicle driven by Eva Taylor, London, left the roadway and struck a farm fence. Damages were set at $150 by Constable J.A. Wilson. Snowflake bazaar proves very popular Country Store and Delicatessen Mrs. Sheridan Revington; Christmas Cakes, Puddings, Candy and Shortbreads, Mrs. Ernie Ross and Mrs. Eldon Young. Christmas cards, Mrs. Jack Ryan. Members of the C.G.I.T. also had a table, selling fabric flowers, candles with a Christ- mas scene built into a tin can, and candy. The tea room was in - charge of the Friendship Unit, with Mrs. Ross McRoberts convening, and .Mrs. Lloyd Mason Social Functions Convener with her helpers kept things rolling in the kitchen. Members of the C.G.I.T. decorated two Christmas trees in ilia tea room, Mrs. Emerson fi,Stanley provided lovely table centres and the Stewart McCallum family decorated the sales room with snowflake mobiles, which added greatly to the atmosphere of festivity. It was nice to see so many of the young women of the congregation assisting the conveners in the different booths. Lucan United Church The Second Sunday of Advent was observed in the Lucan United church when Rev. Ewart Madden took as his sermon "The Manner of the Proclamation", based on Isaiah 40, vs.. 31. He said all stumbling blocks must be removed from our lives before we could "mount' up like eagles". Instead of turning inward upon ourselves when hardships come we should look for the answer in Isaiah's proclamation. We recognize that there is evil in the world and be prepared to do battle for Jesus.Christ who loves us with an everlasting love. Mrs. Alex Jones sang a lovely Welsh Carol "All Poor,Men and Humble". All women of the community are invited to the Inter-Church Women's Fellowship at 9:45 this ' morning Thursday in the Church. Sunday Dec 12, 1976 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. All children up to .13 years of age welcome. Come and get your christmas candy