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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-05-13, Page 25and district news Lucan seniors consider club rooms for arena 110.11.1.11114, sCILO 1.1,A(f)(.19v..) • OPEN SENIORS CLUB — The Granton Friendly Neighbors club open- ed May 7 in Granton to the tunes of the Bradley Bunch from Clinton, The executive of the Friendly Neighbors is, from left to right in the front Osborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Town Dwellings as well as Farm Properties • AGENTS Ross Hodgert Woodham 229-6643 Hugh Benninger Dublin 345-2001 Clayton Harris Mitchell 348-9051 Mrs. Elaine Skinner Exeter 235-1553 Wally Burton Exeter 235-0350 DIRECTORS AND ADJUSTERS Jack Harrigan RR 3, Lucan Robert Gardiner RR 2, Staffa Clayton Colquhoun RR 1, St. Marys Lorne Feeney RR 2, Dublin Ray McCurdy RR 1, Kirkton William Chaffe Mitchell HEAD OFFICE 507 MAIN ST., EXETER Phone 235-0350 TIMES-ADVOCATE TOUR -- Students from Ailsa Craig Public School visited the Exeter newspaper Tues- day. Here, Fred Youngs, reporter, explains some procedures about writing and taking photographs. Seen from left to right are Christine Sutherland, Fred Youngs, Bonnie Lewis, Bob Scarborough, Tommy Mathers, Kristyn Darling and Carol Hodgins. T-A photo by Sharon Specht. Exeter Roofing AND SHEET METAL CO. LTD. * Shingles * Flat Decks A Good Job From A Good Company OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED Member of Canadian & Ontario Roofing Associations FREE ESTIMATES 265 Thames Road E. 235 ,1557 Exeter SAFETY with precast concrete steps Mr. Unit Step can provide you with a safer entrance Quality Ornamental Iron railings to compliment your entrance Call Mr. Unit Step for your free estimate Seaforth 527-1320 Your Precast Specialists Earn more on your savings Get 4% on your regular savings. Pay no service charge on cheques if minimum balance of $1,000 is main- tained (and even if this balance is not maintained) you get 12 free cheques per quarter and pay only 10 cents for each cheque over the 12. Compare this with your average "savings account" paying only 3% and costing you a service charge of 20 cents for every cheque. Special Savings (non chequing) accounts pay 8% per annum calculated on minimum monthly balance. Funds deposited prior to May 15th and left on deposit earn full interest for all of May. Member Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Serving Ontario since 1889 VICIVRIA and GREY TRUST COMPANY Kurt Bowman, Manager Main St., Exeter 235-0530 Times-Advacate, May 13, 1976 Page 25 Lucan Ailsa Craig students entertain Vice-president, Harriet Holmes, was in the chair for the business meeting of the Lucan Senior Citizens Club, Thursday while Muriel Cobleigh was at- tending the Officers Conference for the Women's Institute at Waterloo University. Mrs. Holmes announced that a note of thanks had gone to the "Friendly Neighbours" in Granton in appreciation of the fine time experienced by the Lucan Group two weeks ago. The date to go to the Huron Playhouse to see "Charlie's Aunt" is August 18th, for the matinee, with dinner following. 13irthday wishes for this week were extended to Marie Lam- phier, and Kathleen Neill. Gordon Hotson and Alex Young reported on the meeting at the Arena, regarding raising money for a new arena, as the present one has been condemned, and asked the group to consider the possibility of having club rooms incorporated into the plans. Members are to give this their consideration and it will be discussed at a larger date. Cecil Robb pointed out that donations are tax deductible, but lottery tickets are not. Alex Young announced the Auction Sale at his home on Saturday of this week and the Seniors will "man" a booth, to serve coffee and doughnuts, Mrs. M.H. Hodgins of the "Busy Buddies" Craft group thanked Mr. Young for putting up hangers for the quilting frames and announced the WI "Mystery Bus Trip" on June 16. Several ordered their tickets. Agnes Hotson, Secretary- Treasurer of the Busy Buddies presented 60 teaspoons for the use of the Club, bought from the funds raised at the 1975 Lions Club Fair. The members of the Sunshine Group enjoyed Euchre with prizes being won as follows: Lady's high, Pearl Shoebottom; lady's lone, Olive Atkinson, lady's low, Amelia Armitage; man's high, Vina Emery, man's lone, Myrna O'Neil and man's low, Charlotte Barker, all playing men's cards: Come on, now fella's --- what-sa-da-matta!!! ! The Busy buddies continued their Macrame projects which are coining along very Well and the members will branch out into coloured Jute and more intricate Now Hear This - Now Hear This - Branch 540 Old Sweats will meet CFPL (TV) in a challenge baseball game at the arena baseball diamond at 7:00 p. m., Saturday, May 14th. This game should prove to be a'lot of fun as well as give the folks of Lucan and area an opportunity to meet and speak with those celebrities we see on thetube each day. Make it a point to attend the ball game of the year. This is a challenge fun game and from all reports the results hilarious and worth at- tending. Following the game, entertainment will be held at the Legion Hall with dancing to the music supplied by the Peoples Choice, Be advised, however, only 50 couples will be admitted and tickets are being sold on a first come first served basis. To avoid disappointment get yours now and enjoy a FIRST for Branch 540. Oh yes, while there, take a peek into the lounge and make note of how the renovations are progressing. In my book I'd say it's going to look pretty classy when completed. On Monday evening, May 10th Branch 540 honored the Grand Gentleman of Legion Comrade Percy Valley on the occasion of his 85th birthday. Pictures of the knots in two weeks time. Mrs. Carter will be away today, and members are asked to bring their paints to work on the group quilt blocks. Lunch was served by Harriet Holmes, Margaret Elliott and Kathleen Neil.Vina Emery gave a humorous reading entitled "Because Ile Didn't Think" which was enjoyed by the members of both groups, event will he found in another area of the Lucan page, There was a goodly turnout of members to honor Comrade l'orcy and we feel sure it will be a birthday party he will not soon forget. By the time this column hits the street, Branch 540 will have elected its President and Executive for the year 1976-77. Great things are in store for your Branch of the Legion and your new officers are going to require your full support 'and co- operation if the plans are to be successful. Let's get that old esprit de corps for which Branch 540 is renowned back again and working FULL TIME. Unless I can prevail upon a 'ghost' writer to prepare Com- ments for next week's issue, there won't be any as this writer will be in attendance at the Provincial Command Full Executive Meeting to be held in North Bay this Saturday and Sunday and front there I will be proceeding to Sault St. Marie to spend a few days with that young member of the family, my dad. So until next Comments, this will he 30 for now. Remember, a smile is a light in the window of your face that shows that your Heart is at Home. By JOY SCHEIFELE Once again the students at East Williams Memorial Public School provided their parents and friends with a most enjoyable evening on May 4. The children's choirs which took part in the Kiwanis Music Festival repeated the songs they sang in the competition along with some others, and the Gymnastics Team gave a demonstration of floor exercises and vaulting which was done at a recent competition held at Stra throy. The four choirs were all in excellent voice and it was evident that while a great deal of practice had taken place during the past months, the children were keenly enthusiastic, and singing was obviously a pleasure to them. Their audience was truly rewarded by their performances and only wished it could have continued longer. Interspersed with the choral groups were various members of the gymnastics team who gave demonstrations of activities which much energy and per- severance has gone into of late. It was a joy indeed to watch these youngsters perform with such grace and zest. Grade one Pam Pedden and Vicki van Weert performed cartwheels and back- ward rolls with delightful ease, When asked after the programme The Couples' Club Garage Sale will continue again next Satur- day, at the home of Bob & Helen Patterson, 129 Main Street, A sale of home baking will take place and interested members of the congregation are invited to send baking in aid of the Mission project. Cradle Roll holds second meeting The Lucan United Church Cradle Roll held their second meeting on May 4th, with about 10 children up to three years of age in attendance. The morning began with a "gluing" activity organized by Linda Froats and Elaine Wein. "Moms" helped with the gluing of straws, clips, pictures and cloth on to pieces of paper. Happy Birthday was sung (0 Jody Riddell, Carrie Lane and - Neil Fronts, around a white frosted birthday cake, while the candles were being blown out. An action singsong was led by Linda Froats, which all the children enjoyed, before having their cake and juice. The next meeting is to be held on June 1st in the United Church Sunday School room. if she found any of the somer- saults difficult, little Vicki looked surprised and replied, "No,they are easy"! Following the children's performances, School Board Trustee. Hugh Baird, presented the first place public speaking contest, winners, Stuart Smith and Rhonda Steeper with gifts from the Board of Education. A plaque was also presented to the school by Mrs. P. Twynstra on behalf of the Home and School Association which will bear the names of the winners each year. Ailsa Craig clean-up held May 8 certainly proved to be spring clean-up day around the village of Ailsa Craig. The A.C. Lions Club kindly provided pick up service of items to be disposed of not normally taken by the regular garbage collection. This service is much appreciated by the householders in town, and the men were kept busy most of the day filling trucks with a wide assortment of discarded items . But it wasn't only the men who took on responsiblity for a clean looking community. The young girls of the Ailsa Craig Explorers were seen out cleaning and raking the lawns of the churches in town. We understand they did this in place of one of theirmore The Lucan-Clandeboye Explorers met Monday after school in the Christian Education Wing of the Lucan UC to see pictures of Hong Kong and the work of the Church there. Jacqui Green conducted the Opening Ceremony followed by roll calls. Discussion followed on the three projects for which they are raising money:- Korean crippled children, work with children in Japan, and Hong Kong Day Centres. Study of a map showed where these countries are located, The Red and Blue Star girls repeated their memory work for their stars. It was announced that forms are available for Pierce Williams Explorer Camp, August 22 and Jr. Girls Camp at Kee-Mo- Kee, August 15. Several members took Sponsor Sheets for the. ible Society Walk- a-thon June 5 to raise money for a Bible Van for Taiwan. Mrs. O'Neil read a list of things that China was first to do, such as eating utensils, use of china dishes; and also told a story about Hong Kong, enjoyable regular meetings, and. is becoming an annual task which the girls take on for themselves as a way of helping within the community. Again, the village residents say "Thank you" to this energetic group. Their efforts are indeed appreciated. Riverview Women's Institute meeting The May meeting of the Riverview Women's Institute was held at the Masonic Hall in Ailsa Craig on the 4th of May. Newly elected president, Mrs. Alden Craven chaired the meeting. The roll call was answered with "A Canadian Indian Tribe and its Location". Mrs. Ruth Garrod reported for the Sunshine Committee ex- pressing thanks for the cookies donated by the Institute mem- bers which had been delivered as a treat to Craigholme Nursing Home residents. Mrs, Garrod and Mary Rees also delivered the carnations and had a brief visit with each recipient. A thank you note was received from Activities Director Edith Hodgson, on behalf of Craigholme residents. A report on the Cancer canvass in Ailsa Craig and district was presented by Mrs. C. Garrod. The District Annual meeting is scheduled for May 13th this year and will be held at Beechwood. Jacqui Green and Jill Cun- ningham read a play telling the thoughts of a girl from Hong Kong coming to Canada to live, and Lori Riley read a prayer about being friends with children far away. Chinese paper folding was enjoyed and the members also made an envelope to keep money or seeds in. The next Expedition, May 17, will be in preparation for the 23rd annual "Bunny Tea" on May 29. The girls are asked to write a sentence at home on what they would like to see if they visited Japan, Korea or Hong Kong, and bring it on May 17. A feature of the tea this year will be a demonstration and display of Macrame by Mrs. Kenneth Carter of Clandeboye. Mrs. O. Currie and Mrs. C. Garrod were named delegates to the meeting. Mrs. L. Lee reported on the progress of the planning of a bus trip which will take place in June. Mrs. Roy Morton is also assisting with the planning. A discussion concerning the trip brought forth some suggestions from the members. It was decided to contribute $3.00 to the Parkhill Fair Board for a flower arrangement exhibit. Mrs.A. Craven spoke of the outstanding display of work the 4- H girls had completed for the "Touch of Stitchery" at the Achievement Day, held recently at Parkhill and also the "Garden Club" in progress. Mrs. Ethel Crouch, Convener, of "Citizenship and World Affairs", presided for the program. Mrs. Fred Bice read the scripture. The motto taken by Mrs. Crouch, was "New Horizons being New Oppor- tunities". Moving from one area to another and travel are two ways of increasing our op- portunities she reported. She also challenged members that as each day dawns we should be widening horizons for ourselves or for someone else. Mrs. A. Craven then gave an interesting paper on "Citizen- ship", She reminded the group that we should be proud of the privileges of citizenship, but to also remember it brings • Non Slip Safety Treads a Expertly replaced in hours not days • Steel re-inforced precast concrete provides longer life responsibilities. "It is people who make our country great which can be accomplished through a loving God andmaking our homes a better place in which to live". She concluded with a quotation telling why "I am proud to be a Canadian." Mrs. Crouch then read two poems, "A True Friend", and "Old Things", Mrs. Craven conducted a contest and Mr. Greta George's group served a dainty lunch following the meeting. Gabian Stone Calcium Chloride in 100 pound bags Sand & Stone Gravel Stone for Weeping Beds EARL LIPPERT TRUCKING LTD. Crediton 234-6382 • Maintenance free. No painting required ▪ Many sizes of steps and porches DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS Legion activities The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated in Lucan United Church Sunday when Angela Faye, daughter of Janice and Ken La Ito ,a rid Jeremy Roger son of Nancy and Gary Hansen were baptized. Gary was also received by Adult (Believer's) Baptism. Bill & Betty Kirby houseparents at Meadowcrest Home transferred into full membership of Lucan U.(', from Richards Memorial ti,C„ London. A warm welcome was extended, on the part of the congregation, by Clerk of the Session, Robert Murray, and a Bible Story book was presented to the babies by Betty Hall for the • Cradle Roll committee and UCW Rev. Ewart Madden, speaking from Matthew 19:14, told the congregation this is one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible and that everyone should ex- perience this "coming" to Jesus. The flowers in the sanctuary were in loving memory of Mrs. J. Alex (Isobl) Young, placed by the family, and of MrS. Clarence (Jenny) Lewis placed by Mr. Lewis and from the funeral of the late Mrs. Mabel Patterson, mother of Bob of this congregation. Flowers from the funeral of Mr. Willard Minogue early last week were distributed to shut-ins during the week. row, Margery Morley, Elsie Dann, Ethel Squire and Margaret Harrett. In the second row, from left to right, are Eileen Summers, Amelia Jameson, Harold Talbot and Elmer Summers. aptismais at Limn Ex lorers see slides, hear of church work