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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-06-02, Page 22MISFITS WIN — The 'A' left, Doug Lee, Don Ruddy championship of the Lucan mixed bowling league was won by and Betty McKinnon. Front, Marion Cobleigh and Wayne Smith. the Misfits. Back, T-A photo 'B' CHAMPS — The Bay City Rollers won the 'B' championship of the Lucan mixed bowling league. Back, left, Ward Ellyatt, Nancy Densmore and Lorna Ellyatt. Front, Brenda Scott, Steve Hosking and Linda Thompson. T-A photo Rev, G.E. Morrow, as guest Minister at Lucan United Church Sunday, spoke from St. John's Gospel 15:1-11 on the question "What is Success?" Adult Bible Study continued at the home of Ed. and Freeda Melanson Sunday evening. A C.G,I.T, leader is required to help Pam Wright finish out the year and work along with her in September. Meetings are held each Monday evening from 7 to 8.30 p.m. for girls 12 - 17. Call Pam at 227-4628 evenings if you are willing to help her, Saturday of this week is "clean- up" day at Camp Kee-Mo-Kee, Each Church is urged to send at least one carload. Sunday, June 5 is the annual Flower Sunday under the direction of the Church School and June 18 will be the Anniversary Service at 11;15 with Rev. Harold Snell of Exeter as guest speaker, Do you have extra flowers in your garden and would you like to share some of them for Flower Sunday? If so, please'phone 227- 4714 Friday evening, so they may be picked first thing Sat, morning or bring them to the Church at 7.30 Sat. evening. Don't forget the bale for the Mission Hospital in Angola. Call 227-4879 or 227-4674 for- further information. June 14 is the deadline. The Friendship Unit is taking orders for flower bulbs from Holland to be planted this Fall, deadline June 14. Place your order with Donna VanArenthals 227-4368 or Shirley Ryan 227-4655. There is also literature on both bulletin boards at the Church, Good start for soccer The three Lucan minor soccer teams started the 1977 season off on the right foot with victories over St. Marys teams, Saturday. The Lucan atoms ran up an easy 7-0 victory while the mosquitoes were on the right side of a 5-1 score and the pee wees won 2-1. Paul Crunican was the top scorer for the atoms with a three goal effort while Jeff Shipley and Kevin Koricina each booted two goals. Gerry Emery was in goal to record the shutout. A three goal performance by David Gilmour was best for the Lucan mosquitos.. Getting single scores were Philip Clarke and Eddie Hayter. Graham Smith replied for St. Marys. Eric Drost and Chris Sockett were on the firing end of the Lucan pee wee goals. Scoring for St. Marys was Cameron Smith. The Lucan squirts met Exeter in two exhibition games this week getting a 2-0 win and a 1-1 tie. David Hessells and Kevin Koricina were the Lucan marksmen. 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Available in White or Royal Red Page 22 Times-Advocate, June 2, 1977 Success is topic at UC service Increase in village taxes JACK RIDDELL Liberal COMMITTEE ROOMS Open To Serve You IN LUCAN In Motor Home at Shaw's Variety Location Main St. South (Highway 4) For Election Information & Transportation On Election Day PHONE 227-4888 McCann Const. Ltd. DASHWOOD, ONT. Explorers graduate The Lucan-Clandeboye Explorers met on Wednesday evening for their Graduation Expedition, with several mothers in attendance. Following the showing of a filmstrip "What's nice? Rice", describing the food problems in the world, which proved very interesting. Counsellor Kathy Kaune and her daughter Explorer Lisa served sample snacks, one nutritious and the other "junk" food, The hymn "Can a Little Child Like Me" was followed by the offering and Dedication Prayer by Explorer Jennifer MacDonald. Chief Counsellor Mabel Froats told of the topics studied in the last four months and a filmstrip "Made in God's Image" was much enjoyed, Mrs. Froats conducted the Graduation Ceremony for Lori Riley and Jill Cunningham. The Motto "Be Doers of the Word" was repeated and Maria Van Saass, Lisa Kaune and Jennifer MacDonald explained its meaning, The two graduates read their stories on "What Being an Explorer. Means to Me", also a poem on "Questions a raduate might ask", Certificates were presented to these girls and all Explorers repeated the closing prayer. The average home owner in the village of Lucan will be facing an increase of about $40 when the 1977 tax notices arrive, Taxes for the homeowner with an average assessment of $14,000 will increase to $498.26. This is based on a mill rate of 35.59 mills representing an increase of 2.5 mills from 1976. Only three accidents were investigatedthis week by officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police but damages were high at $8,300. Wednesday, May 18 at 1 a.m. a vehicle driven by Lawrence Kellett, RR 3, Exeter, left High- way 4, just south of the Mount Carmel road and struck a sign post. Constable G. N. Wilcox was the investigating officer and set damages at $1,000. Constable °Jim Craig listed damages at $1,800 on Wednesday, May 25 when a vehicle driven by Joanne Waugh, London was forced off County Road 41, south of County Road 28 by an'unknown vehicle. Sunday, five persons suffered minor injuries when vehicles driven by Garrett Koskamp, RR Seniors enjoy cards and crafts Members of the Busy Buddies' and the Sunshine groups met for cards and crafts Thursday af- ternoon with President Merna O'Neil chairing the meeting. A letter of thanks was read from Secretary Ethel Crouch for the plant received following the last meeting and announcement of a Seniors Day to be held at Pearce-. Williams Camp on Wed. June 15. All Seniors are invited.° A minutes silence was ob- served in memory of the late Harold Cobleigh, a valued member. Bowlers are needed for the last few weeks of the season, each Tuesday at 1.30. Forty-one members have paid their money for the Huron Country Playhouse trip. Those who haven't are asked to get their $5.00 to Cecil Robb immediately. Non-memberS may fill vacant seats at a cost of $9.00, by con- tacting Mr. Robb. Birthday greetings are ex- tended to Lillian Kelly. Agnes Hots on distributed tickets on the Busy Buddies' quilt draw to be made the Fair on August 14. The, quilt will be on display uptown later in June, Pearl Shoebottom won the lady's high score in Euchre, Kathleen Neil lady's lone hands, and Harriet Holmes, lady's low. Men's prizes were taken by Ivan Stanley, high, Jean Miller, playing a man's card Lone Hands and Joe Carter Low. The Bridge players just played for fun and the Busy Buddies continued their individual quilt blocks, in their craft group. For those interested in the Ceramics, and Pottery, due to reasons beyond our control• classes will not commence until September. Lunch was provided by Pat Merriman, Rita and Luther Morley and Edythe Murdy. \\f Share Nature's Bounty BE A + BLOOD DONOR Council was able to hold the Lucan village rate at 12.76 mills, the same as last year, The secondary school education levy went up 1,77 mills while the County of Middlesex rate rose .91 mills. The elerrientary school rate went down .18 mills. The commercial property rate increased 2,84 mills to 40.68 mills. 1, St. Marys and John Mcllhargey, RR 3, Lucan were in collision on Concession 2 and 3 of Biddulph township, south of Highway 4. Constable W. R. Disher estimated damages at $5,500. Set courses at Fanshawe A 'phone call from Rick Mateer, Liaison Officer from Fanshawe College was received this week and he advises that the following courses will be offered this fall: Social dance, Basic Sewing with Knits, Upholstery, Bookkeeping for small businesses, Needlepoint, Quilting, Solar Energy f or Housing and Floral Decorations for Christmas. Excellent choices, don't you agree. Decide early which one you would like to take. Forms will be sent home with students early in September, but you may register with Rick at Fanshawe, if .you have no children in School, 453- 7230, Extension 282. A mill raises $1 on each $1,000 of assessment. While holding the line on the village rate, council was able to set aside $7,500 as a reserve for fire fighting equipment, an ac- count which was started at $5,000 last year. Reeve Ivan Hearn said the account is being maintained to replace a 20 year-old pumper truck with a new vehicle which is expected to cost about $60,000. Council increased its recreation reserve by $5,000 to $11,000 and established an operating surplus of $10,000 to, assist in covering expenditures until the first tax installment is collected July 15. The final payment is due November 15. Village costs will increase from about $214,000 last year to $220,000. Council was able to retain its 12.76 mill rate for residential purposes and 15.01 for commercial through increased assessments and provincial grants. Average up $40 Only three accidents, but, damages are high INDIVIDUAL AWARDS — Trophies were presented to the top individual bowlers at Saturday's banquet of the Lucan mixed bowling league. From the left are Joy Hyde, Bob Smith, Harry Damen, Wayne Smith, Lorna Ellyatt and Terry Mawsley.