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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-06-24, Page 22and district news. Arena campaign gets big start with 525,000 donation The fund raising drive to support the proposed $600,000 community centre in Lucan got a strong kick-off Tuesday night with the donation of $25,000 from the Lucan Memorial Community Centre Ladies Kitchen Com- mittee. The $25,000 donated came from saving money taken in from the concession stands and banquets over the years and putting it into bonds and saving accounts. Also donating money were the Lucan Irish Six Junior "D" hockey team, who gave $500. The figure of $600,000 is a "ballpark" figure said Larry Hotson, chairman of the finance committee. The proposal is for a building designed by C. A. Ventin, an architect from Sim- coe. The design of the building in- corporates a community hall, pro shop, dressing rooms, kitchen, lobby and refrigeration plant. They also include the provision for increasing the surface of the ice. Hotson said the ice surface in the present structure, 75 feet by 175 feet, will remain but it could be extended by ten feet length- wise or on the width at a future date. Hotson said the present surface and plant are working and don't need replacement. ' The major portion of the money needed, $300,000, will have to come from the community and continue construction. The remainder of the money will come from grants. $150,000 in community centre grants from Ontario and '$150,000 in Wintario grants. The roof of the old arena will be taken off after the final engagement in the building August 20. Demolition will start August 23 and the committee hopes to sell salvagable parts to raise money. the surrounding area. Can- vassers will be asking for donations in Lucan, Biddulph, West McGillivray and North London. Hotson said they will build as far as donations and grant money will allow and will not debenture or raise the general rate to During the brief business meeting of the Lucan Senior Citizen's Club president Muriel Cobleigh gave the last call for members to get their tickets for August 18th. After today's meeeting, they will be offered to the seniors of the community who are not Club members. An invitation was extended to all members to attend a reception at the arena on Wednesday, July 7, at 9 p.m. to celebrate the 80th birthday of Mrs. Frank Hardy. The family will meet for dinner earlier in the evening and members of the Club and the Women's Institute plus Violet's many friends are invited for 9 o'clock. Cecil Robb showed a film of Upper Canada Village, which gave the history of the settlement of that area by the United Empire Loyalists. It was suggested that this would be an excellent "overnight" trip for the mem- ' Mrs. Jennie Lawson, Huron- view spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Garnet Hicks and at- tended the graduation of Sandra Yearley, Monday evening. DRIVE-111 THEATRE BEECH ST LIMITED CLINTON WEDNESDAY through to TUESDAY June 23 to June 29 The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No.1 hest seller. ROBERT ROY SHAW RICHARD SCHEIDER DREYFUSS TOO *DM F ADULT ENTERTAINMEN "'T BE FOR MONGOL OOLLIMI From Down Under .. the world's most spectacular speed-sport! 51112ECOR firt APC'RS AOLILT ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 and THURSDAY and FRIDAY, JULY 1 and 2 a co O 0 -n m O m z co -0 -4 Vf 0 -t 0 a En WALT DISNEY ENGAGEMENTS ONLY CHILDREN'S ADMISSION: 50c EACH Walt Disney PraduatiOna' the terror of the high seas... Long John Sliver. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON. 5 reasure Island TEOHNiomnit SAVE ' UP TO 50% Whiting's Warehouse The Light Touch By JACK LAVENDER Mopeds are great fun. Regulations governing the use of mopeds are fairly new to Ontario. But they are necessary because, with 30,000 mopeds on the road this year and a tragic record of 9 moped-riders killed in Ontario traffic last year, mopeds definitely must be--and are — considered as vehicles under The Highway Traffic Act. The rules and regulations are simple: • Mopeds must not weigh over 120 pounds • They must have operable pedals at all times • Their speed must not exceed 30 miles per hour in one mile from a standing start • They are prohibited from travelling on expressways • Drivers must be 16 or older and have a valid Ontario driver's license or temporary instruction permit • License plates are required, and cost $5.00 • Mopeds must be insured for public liability and property damage • Helmets - - while not yet required - - are recommended For more information, get your free copy of the folder "Driving Your Moped in Ontario." Write to: Public and Safety Information Branch Ministry of Transportation and Communications 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, Ontario M3M 1J8 Ministry of Transportation and Communications James Snow, William Davis, Minister Premier Province of Ontario ... 4 Lucan Lucan OPP charge Huron Park youth THE CONDEMNED LUCAN ARENA was the sight for the start of the fund-raising drive for the new building and the drive got off to a phenomenal start with a $25,000 donation from the Ladies Kitchen Com- mittee. From left to right are Gerry Van Bussell, Mrs. Ruth Hill, Larry Hotson, accepting the cheque from Mrs. Leda Revington and Jim Young. All are members of the Finance Committee, and Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Revington are members of the Kitchen Committee. T-A photo. Last call for tickets The 2nd Lucan Brownies had a busy and active year. Six girls received their Golden Bars and have gone on to work for the Golden Hand. May was an especially busy month. May 8, Cookie Day, was a great success as usual. The Brownies and Mothers enjoyed an excellent meal provided by the Friendship Unit at the Mother- Daughter Banquet May 27. Laura Potter, Trillium Area Arts Chairman, led a sing song, including a song in Eskimo and one in French, in which everyone took an active part and really enjoyed. To close the regular season the Brownies and leaders had a party and said their good- byes. June 5, Brownies and Guides from Rural North District at- tended a "Brown and Blue bers. Bingo was enjoyed by the members of the Sunshine Group while the Busy Buddies' Craft Group learned a new handicraft, braiding nylon tricot on coat hangers, to brighten up the Personal items clothes closet, taught by Gerry Zinn. A table of bridge was also enjoyed by four of the members. Lunch was provided by Mary McCarthey, Laura Toohey and Clarence Lewis. Olympics" at the Pinery. After arriving by bus park officials led groups on nature trails. They all participated in crafts, races and a scavenger hunt. Medals of, "gold, silver and skunk were awarded to various teams. It was a great way to end the season. Brownies are looking forward to a three day outing at our new "K-K" Camp in August. The leaders extend thanks to all who helped make the past year a success, A special thanks to the Lions Club for their financial help. • F.: Mr. & Mrs. Ewart Madden, Beverley, Paul and Mary were in Etobicoke over the weekend, attending the wedding of son, Allen. Mr. & Mrs. John Campbell & family were Sunday guests with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Sheridan Revington. Mr. & Mrs. Len Maslen, Linda, Allen and Terry attended the 25th wedding anniversary party of Mr. & Mrs. Garnet Lucas, in Stratford Saturday evening. Mr. & Mrs. W. Ward Hodgins, Jennifer & Megan of Vanastra Park and Mr. & Mrs. E. Wayne Hodgins & Neila, RR 3, Ilderton, were Sunday guests with the boys' parents, Mr. & Mrs. M.H. Hodgins. A message from former correspondent Iva M. Hodgins: For several years the secretaries or leaders of various groups were really good about giving me their reports and many people of Lucan and community 'phoned in Personals, You are all aware that the Lucan page has deteriorated due to the fact that there has been no correspondent, as such, and I have only sent in news of the organizations which I attend, plus the very occasional per- sonal. Pat Hirtzel, correspondent for the Independent, which has been purchased by the Exeter Times, will now become the correspondent and I urge you to support her, as you did me in years past, and send your reports to her, or phone 227-4846 im- mediately after your meeeting, or when you have anything of interest to others in the com- munity. She will also be glad to take your subscription to the Exeter Times at the special offer of $8.50 per year, until Saturday, the 26th. Do you realize that this is less than 17 cents per copy? Callers on Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Robb Sunday were their daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Le Neve and family of Point Edward and Mrs. Robb's brother Ben Ruttle and Mrs. Ruttle of Kincardine. Mrs. Jack Murdy entertained 36 relatives and friends of her aunt's Mrs. Alma Price of the McCormick Home, London, Sunday afternoon in honor of Mrs, Price's 97th birthday. After a smorgasboard luncheon complete with birthday cake and ice cream, Mrs. Price opened her gifts. She enjoyed visiting with old friends especially with two ladies who were in Japan at the same time as she and her husband the late Rev. P. G. As the result of a theft in- vestigation conducted in Ilderton, a Huron Park youth, Stephen C. Rodgers has been charged with theft of a Centennial flag. Const. W.T. Hodgins of the Lucan OPP is in charge of the investigation. Two youths from the House of Concord have been charged with bail violations when they left the institution without permission. 47 members and friends of the Lucan Women's Institute enjoyed their annual bus trip on Wed- nesday, this time "aimystery" except for the convener, iVa Hodgins, The group gathered in front of Holy Trinity Anglican Church and boarded a Charterways bus with Sam McDonald of London as driver, leaving for parts unknown at 8:30 a.m. Travelling across country through the beautiful farmlands of Lobo, Adelaide, Warwick, Brooke, Metcalfe, Mosa & Ekfrid Twps. to Glencoe we were given a tour, in smaller groups, of the Tender Tootsies plant. Following the tour many took advantage of the sale prices at the factory outlet, before leaving for Melbourne, through Ekfrid Twp., where the United Church Women catered for a delicious cold plate buffet luncheon. The next stop on the tour was Price. Guests were present from Toronto, Markham, Mt. Forest, Guelph, Cambridge, London, Centralia and Exeter. Mrs. Madeline McEille and Mrs. Bessie McEille of Chesley and Jessie Rae of Toronto sisters of the late Mrs. Alf Dickins Brian Lesauvage and Gerald Davidson have been charged. Const. B.D. Munro is in charge of the investigation. Several accidents were in- vestigated by the detachment this week. Saturday evening at the Elginfield intersection a car- truck collision caused an estimated $4,000 damage and the War Memorial Children's Hospital where again, we broke into smaller groups to see the many interesting phases of the work at the hospital. We were fortunate to have with us, our District Representative to the Women's Committee of the hospital, Irene Rolason, of Granton WI, who introduced the group to Mrs. Evelyn Cummings, the secretary for the Advisory Council of the hospital. It was a most interesting and informative tour and members of the Institutes involved will now have a better idea of what is needed by the Women's Committee in the way of sewing, knitting, crib quilts, toys, etc. Eldon House was the next stop and while several of those on the trip had toured this historic home, those who had not really enjoyed the conducted tour. Cutting across the city we spent the next hour at the Westmount visited Friday afternoon with Mrs. Norman Coleman in Lucan. Weekend guests with Mrs. Jack Murdy were Mr. & Mrs. Clair Smale of Cambridge, Miss Ruby Brown of Toronto, Mrs. Wm Campion of Markham and Mrs. Alma Price of London. injuries to one person. The drivers involved were Joseph Hanley of St. Johns Nfld. and Christopher Thornburn of RR 4, Paisley. Mr. Thornburn was taken to UWO Hospital by Lucan Ambulance suffering minor injuries. Const. W.T, Hodgins investigated. Thursday evening on the Main St. of Lucan a pick-up truck Mall and very few women reboarded the bus without a parcel or two.lEveryone enjoyed, the last stop for supp7r, at the Elmwood Avenue "Ponderosa" and thence homeward bound, arriving tired by happy at 7:45. having travelled back through Caradoc, Delaware, London & Biddulph Twps. VILLAGE OF LUCAN NOTICE to Property Owners to destroy noxious weeds Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land in accordance with the Weed Control Act 1972, section 4, 14, 20 and amendments they'd to that unless noxious weeds growing on their land within the village of Lucan are destroyed by the date July 9th, 1976 and throughout the season, the municipality may enter upon the said land and have the weeds destroyed charging the cost against the land in taxes set out in the act. The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicited. Signed M. L. Gibson Clerk driven by Lawrence McCarthy, RR 8 Parkhill was in collision with a car driven by Sharon Glendenning of RR 2, Lucan. Const. Disher set damage at $2,400. Wednesday night, June 16, a van driven by Donna Parker, RR 1, Arva left County Road 20 a halfmile north of Conc. 6, London Twip . and rolled over. No injuries were reported and Const, D.R. Vance set damages at $100. Also on Wednesday, cars driven by Albert Logan, London, and Garnet Bloomfield, RR 2, Ilderton, collided at the in- tersection of County Road 20 and Conc. 7, London Twp. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated at $1800. Sign in front of church: "The wages of sin have risen 22 percent since last year." * * * Our energy-conscious neighbors hove a new solar-powered dryer. They call it a clothes-line. * * * Teenagers haven't changed much; they still grow up, leave home, and get married. However, today they don't necessarily do it in that order. * * * The difference between a successful career and a mediocre one sometimes consists of leaving about four or five things a day un- said. * * Home is the place trust the hash. * where you can * * * We'll make you feel at home at Jack's Small Engine Repair Service Hensall 262-2103 Trust us for power tools that won't break the bank. Brownies active during 75-76; summer break 47 WI women participate in "mystery" bus trip through area WRAY'S Tack and Harness Shop * the place to shop for English, Western and Standard Bred equipment. * Pony Harness and Game Saddles now included in our fine selection of saddles, racing harness, tack, groom- ing and veterinary supplies. * Western hats, belts, boots and shirts also aVaitable'. Open daily except Tuesday 11 - 9 p.m. Saturday 10 - 9 p.m. Sunday 12 noon to 6 p.m. I 1 1/2 miles south of Clandeboye on Middlesex Road #22 Chargex available Phone 227-4172