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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-06-09, Page 19LUCAN NURSERY GRADUATES — Tuesday was graduation day for students of the Lucan Nursery School. They are shown above with their certificates, Back, left, Tanya Waters, Jennifer Gee, Jennifer Glendinning, Krista Riddell, Christa Hardy, Krista Hopps, Marcia Heckman, Br onwyn. Singleton and Heather Gaudy Front, Christopher Sleaford,.Gareth Brown, Daniel Smith, Scott McAlpine, Tyler Dunsmore,Tim Latta and Lenny Carter. T-A photo Lions club concerned Hopeful of arena completion for fair 4ne 9, 1977 Pogo 19 Village to get T windfall from: extra snowfall: Lucan council received some good news Monday night from the office of Ontario Minister of Transportation and Com- munications William Snow. According to the provincial communiqne the village is now eligible to receive a subsidy under the special winter main- tenance allocation to cover extra expenditures incurred during the, heavy snowfalls of the past winter. Clerk Ed Melanson said ac- cording to new guidelines the subsidy available to Lucan would be $465.79. The subsidy is based on a percentage of the difference between the 1977 snow removal costs and the highest year bet- ween 1973 and 1976. At the same time approval was received from the provincial highways branch for a sup- plementary subsidy in the amount of $12,000, This will assist in installation of a culvert on Lewis street. The total subsidies now available to the village for 1977 for road purposes are $34,100 for construction and $7,500 for maintenance. NOTICE VILLAGE OF LUCAN Effective in 1977 property taxes will no longer be payable at the Bank of Montreal, Lucan and will be collected at the Municipal office only. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m., to 5:00 p.m. First instalment is due July 15, 1977 and second instalment is due November 15, 1977. Reeve Ivan Hearn Clerk Ed Melanson /powwow COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO DESTROY NOXIOUS WEEDS Notice is hereby given to all persons in posses- sion of lands arid all property owners in the municipality of the Township of Biddulph, in the County of Middlesex, that, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, Chapter 493, R.S.O. 1970, as amended, unless noxious weeds growing on their lands are destroyed by June 18, 1977, and throughout the season, the Weed Inspector may enter upon such lands to cause the noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in the manner prescribed in the Regulations, the costs to be charg- ed against the land in taxes, as set out in the Act. The co-operation of all citizens is requested. Austin Hodgins Clerk Township of Biddulph GEORGE EIZENGA LTD. INCOME TAX - ACCOUNTING for FARM & BUSINESS 1 396 STONEYBROOK CRESCENT LONDON Telephone 672-5504 SUITE 208 190 WORTLEY ROAD LONDON ONTARIO N6C 4Y7 519 673 1421 axes payable at office only, four instalments next year Reeve Ivan Hearn assured fellow council members Mon- day night that construction of the Lucan Community Centre would be sufficiently completed for the annual Lucan Fair. Clerk Ed Melanson read a letter from Paul Dykeman, chairman of the 1977 Fair committee showing concern over the rate of progress of the arena construction, Dykeman continued, "We would encourage speedy com- pletion of the arena. A large portion of the profits from our Fair are turned back to the arena and community." Reeve Hearn commented in reply, "The cement floors are By the Lucan Co-Operative Nursery School executive We have come to' the conclu- sion that a great many people have the wrong concept of what our nursery school is all about. Because of this we go through a lot of trouble each year trying to find a place to house it. To begin with our nursery school is co- operative which means the mothers run it. We have a qualified nursery school teacher to teach the UCW meets at Zion By MRS. THOMAS HERN Zion United Church Women held their meeting Wednesday evening in the church basement. -The presidebt Mrs. Lorne }fern opened the meeting with silent prayer and The Lords Prayer followed by the hymn, Showers of Blessing, Roll call was answered with an already in the auditorium and the dressing rooms and it will only take four or five days to put the roof on the auditorium part." children, plus two mothers each day to help with the supervision and clean the premises at the end of each day. No more than 15 children are allowed per day and we run it on a two day and a three day schedule. The two day attend Monday and Tuesday from 9- 11:30 a.m., the three day Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- day during the same hours, Throughout the year the children participate in various field trips such as the library, the firehall, a pig farmer, a cow farmer, a horse drawn sleigh ride and Storybook gardens. We also had many interesting guests, a policeman, the am- bulance and driver, a dental hygienist and Santa Claus. On a day to day basis the children learn to use their im- aginations in various games they play and songs they sing. There is a creative corner where the children paint, put puzzles together, read books and many other forms of creative play. Not only do we have children from This past year our school was held in the basement of the Lucan Revival Centre, and we would like to thank Rev. Brewster and all the congrega- tion for allowing us into the church facilities. Anyone wishing to learn more about our nursery school, please stop at our booth during the Lucan Fair, or come and visit any time the school is in process once we resume in September. VILLAGE OF LUCAN The council of thd village of Lucan hereby officially declares the week of June 19 to June 25, 1977 as SENIOR CITIZENS WEEK All citizens are urged to en- courage local activities as the seniors celebrate their ongoing contributions to the local heritage. Reeve Ivan Hearn Clerk Ed Melanson After councillor Norm Steeper said he was disappointed with the slow progress, Hearn continued, "The only thing going slowly is the block work. I'll admit there are only two block layers there, but, as far as I am concerned they are professionals. I'm satisfied in my own mind that it will be in pretty good shape by fair time." Councillor Larry Hotson who is also a member of the Community Centre Board added, "We have been stressing all along that it will be ready for the fair. In conclusion councillor Steeper said, "It looks like a pretty poor show." At the same meeting council approved a grant of $500 to the Lions Club to be used mainly for prizes for the talent show held during the Fair. The Lions Fair is being held this year on August 12, 13 and 14. Only five accidents were in- vestigated this week by officers of the Lucan detachemtn of the Ontario Provincial Police. Total damages were listed at $5,100. Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. vehicles driven by Weintraub Seymour, Clinton and William Nutt, RR 2, Parkhill collided on Highway 7 at County Road 22, Constable N. A. Campbell set damages at $1,000. Constable D. R. Vance estimated damages at $550 when vehicles driven by Stanley Davis, RR 3, Ilderton and William Purdy, Main Street, Ilderton were in collision on County Road 16 at the Denfield sideroad. The mishap occurred Wednesday at 6:55 p.m. Jean Parkinson, RR 2, Denfield suffered minor injuries but was not hospitalized when a vehicle she was driving collided with a This year marks the first time that property owners in the village of Lucan will not be able to make their tax payments at the Lucan branch of the Bank of Montreal. Council gave final reading to a bylaw Monday night to have all tax bills for the year 1977 payable only at the Municipal Office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The first installment on 1977 taxes will be due July 15 with the final payment due November 15, At the same time council passed a bylaw giving clerk Ed Melanson authority to proceed with plans for interim tax billings for the year 1978. On January 31, 1978 interim tax billings will be sent out with in- stallments due on February 15 and May 15, The interim billing will be based on one-half of the 1977 tax rate, The regular tax notice with all levies listed will be mailed by June 30 with payments due on July 15 and November 15. In other business, council: Approved purchase of an Olivetti copying machine and a typist desk and chair, Named Allan Hill to the Lucan Community Centre Board for the balance of the 1977-78 term for the township of Biddulph as recommended by that municipality. Amended the village animal control bylaw to allow the collection of fines and penalties in addition to pound fees assessed by the agency in charge of dog control which is the London Humane Society. vehicle driven by Grant Legge, London on County Road 23, just south of Concession 15 in London township. Constable Jim Craig was the investigating officer and set damages at $1,400. Damages were listed at $1,500 at 6:05 p.m. Friday when a vehicle driven by Joanne Waugh, 1178 Adelaide street, London left the roadway of County Road 16, a half mile west of Highway 4 and struck a culvert, She was taken to University Hospital by Lucan Ambulance. Constable Vance investigated. No injuries were reported when a vehicle driven by William Bieber, Huron Park left Con- cession 5-6 sideroad in McGillivray township 9:15 p.m. Thursday. Constable Vance set damages at $500. Gave one reading to a bylaw to allow a development by Peter Bakker but then tabled it to allow council to study the ac- companying agreement. Three tenders for repair to the roof of the municipal office were opened Monday night but a decision on the successful ap- plicant was not made. The tenders were turned over to property committee members Harry Wraith and Norm Steeper for further investigation. The two councillors were given the power to accept one of the tenders and go ahead with the work. C. 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Lucan council Monday night officially proclaimed July 1 of this year as Canada Day and will be urging local citizens to par- ticipate in any celebrations. Councillor Norm Steeper commented, Let's get some new flags up around town. Reeve Ivan Hearn suggested local service clubs be notified and asked for their co-operation in "raising flags" By MRS. M. H. ELSTON Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Robert Blair were Mr. & Mrs. Murray Lee, Ailsa Craig, Mr. & Mrs. MacLeod Mills & Barry, Whalen, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hicks and Mr. & Mrs. Ray Mills and Brent and Mr. & Mrs. • Robert Simpson, Centralia, and Larry Skinner of Elimville, All attended anniversary service at Centralia..United. Church.. Mrs. Dennis Dawson (nee Bonnie Blair) of Kitchener spent Wednesday and Thursday with her parents, Mr, & Mrs. Bob Blair. Mrs. Sam Skinner and daughters Karen and Diane attended a bridal shower for Melanie Veal of Hensall held at the home of Mrs. Elwyn Ker- slake, Winchelsea on Sunday afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Orville Corriveau, Florida were supper guests on Wednesday with the latters sister and husband Mr. & Mrs, Jack Blair. Mr. & Mrs. Mervin Elston visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. & Mrs. John Spacek, Exeter and Sunday evening with Mr. & Mrs. Borden Smyth Centralia. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Blair were supper guests of the latters sister and husband Mr. & Mrs. Norman Blake, Ailsa Craig. Mothers assist with Co-op nursery school exchange of plants. Articles for a Lucan, but many children from bale were brought in and is to go farms surrounding the village to the Saugeen Reserve at who wouldn't normally have the Southampton. More donations experience of learning to play will be received up to June 12. with a group of children. Mrs, Earl French gave a reading on Kindness followed by father's day readings by Mrs. Mac Mills. Mrs. Keith Hern representing a senior citizen- gave a reading "Its tough to be old". Mrs. Harold Hern favoured with piano instrumentals. A humorous skit "How to make a sick call" was enacted by Mrs. Keith Hern and Mrs. Mills. Meeting closed with a 20 minute film strip, Bread, Laughter and Dignity. Damages reach $5,100 in area accidents ARENA DONATION — The Lucan Community centre campaign fund received a donation from the Mutual Life Assurance Company recently. Above, company representatives Emerson Smith and Hill Stewart present a cheque to Larry Hotson, campaign chairman. T-A photo VILLAGE OF LUCAN NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO DESTROY NOXIOUS WEEDS Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of lands and all property owners in the municipality of the Village of Ligon, in the County of Middlesex, that, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, Chapter 493, R.S.O. 1970, as amended, unless noxious weeds growing on their lands are destroyed by June 18, 1977, and throughout the season, the Weed Inspector may enter upon such lands fo cause the noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in the manner prescribed in the Regulations, the costs to be charged against the land in taxes, as set out in the Act. The cooperation of all citizens is requested. E. J. Melanson Clerk, Village of Lucan Do You Serve People? Let Over 18,000 Readers Know You're In Check roof tenders Business J A NORRIS OFFICE: 433-3803 154 Wharncliffe Rd. S. London, Ontario N6J 2K6 147 Main Street S. Telephone P.O. 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