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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-11-24, Page 21DAVID C. HANN, D.C. Doctor of Chirapract 105 Main Street, Exeter 235-1535 By Appointment Daisy • Evening Weevil j Alocve j;tottlterha *we, 147 Main Street S. P.O. Box 1585 Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S0 Telephone (519) 235.2211. NORRIS & GEE Chartered Accountants J A NORRIS l D GEE 497 MAIN STREET EXETER ONTARIO NOM 150 519 235 0101 SUITE 208 190 wORTLEY ROAD LONDON ONTARIO NOC 4Y7 519 673 1421 GERALD L. MERNER Chartered Accountant BUS: 257 Churchill Dr. EXETER 235 0281 langkart, -Nig and Co. Chartered Accountants 268 Main Si , Exeter ARTHUR W. READ Restdeni Partner Bus. 235.0120, Res. 238-8075 RICHARD WELSH ,Chartered Accountant OFFICE: 433.3803 360 Queens Ave. London, Ontario N6B 1X6 RESIDENCE: 227-4823 120 Alice St. Lucan • G. RANDALL PAUL Administrative Services MAIN ST., LUCAN' PHONE 227-4462 & 227-4463 Times-Advocate, November 24, 1977 P go 21 Clothing drive resumed Possible blood donor clinic Weather conditions improve, number of accidents down FAIR, LIONS AND ARENA — The Lucan Fair committee this week turned over $25,000 to the Lucc) Lions Club. The Lions in turn donated $20,500 to the Lucan arena fund raising committee, This brings the Lions club donations to the arena to $50,000, Above, fair chairman Paul Dykeman presents Lions president Ron King with a cheque and he in turn hands a donation to Larry Hotson, chairman of the arena fund, T-A photo St. Patricks' CWL held their regular monthly meeting November 16 in the sehoOl with Father J. McGraw saying Mass at the beginning, Discussion of the annual clothes drive followed, Earlier in the year it bad being decided to Cancel the clothes drive because Of lack of destination for the articles. Since then one of the members reported talking to a social worker from Namerind, the Indian Friendship centre in London, The need for warm clothing, shoes, boots, toys, etc. is still great both local and in the north. The CWL has decided to start up the clothes drive again with drop off points being Mrs. Gary Menders, Main St. Lucan, St. Patricks Church after each Mass, and Mrs. Bill Giesen's. In the New Year, the Indian Social worker will be invited to a meeting to educate the women on Indian problems, Once again the ladies were reminded that the Cancer Society is in need of wigs and gift items for their gift cupboard. Mrs, A. DeBrouwer and Mrs. F. Toonders are the conveners. The "Right to Life" convener, Mrs. Agnes Lansink from Granton reported that Christmas cards were now available through her. The rest of the meeting was devoted to the preparations of the bazaar December 11 after the 11 a.m, Mass. This event doubles as a bazaar and a social time for the people of the parish. The money raised will go towards "Save a Family Plan". It costs $1.00 to help a family in India for one year and an extra $40 will boy them a goat. speoc:ingtolhn'seyl This Notu month's Perm Only $20" includes cut By appointment only VILLAGE REALITY SALON 235 Main St. Lucan, Ont. 227-4984 1C ".` Members of the Lucan Women's Institute met Wed- nesday evening in the Masonic Hall, with president Lillian Ashton in charge. Notes of thanks were read from Isobel Haskett, Olga Bond and Wyn. Jolliffe, who had been remembered during recent illnesses. Secretary, Iola Goring, was Car thefts continue Officers of the Lucan detach- ment of the Ontario Provincial Police have investigated the thefts of six vehicles since mid-August. Community Services Officer Constable G. J. Barker says "in each instance keys were left in the ignition dr hidden within the vehicle," "Where are these hiding places? Usually, behind the sun visor, in the ash tray or under the front seat. Not exactly a secret to the car thief; The best prevention is to remove the keys and lock the doors," advises Constable Barker. A bicycle: was found in Arva recently and turned into the Lucan OPP detachment, Anyone losing a Wig: in this area is asked to contact the detachment, CORRESPONDENT — Beginning this week the news correspondent for the areas of Lucan, St. Patrick's and Edgewood is Anita Giesen. Anyone with news items is asked to call Anita at 225-2370. authorized to inquire into the feaSibility of sponsoring a ttlood donors' clinic" in Lucan. The White Gifts from the Christmas meeting are to be suitable for patients at Craigholme and will be delivered there following the meeting, which has been ad- vanced two weeks to December 7. As usual, it will be a pot luck luncheon at 12 noon, followed by a miscellaneous program of readings, singing and games, provided by the members. Each person attending is also asked to bring a $2 gift for an exchange, rather than drawing names, The roll call was answered by members giving a verse on Inflation hits seniors club Gordon Hotson, president of the Sunshine group of the Lucan senior citizens told the group at their meeting Thursday af- ternoon that the problem of in- flation had hit the club in that the cost of heating and lighting the clubrooms had gone up con- siderably since members last voted a raise in rent: Owing to this situation mem- bers again voted to raise the rent $1 per week, retroactive to October, Birthday greetings were extended to Christina Salter, Olive Atkinson and Stella Dixon. A lovely poem "The Land of Beginning Again" was read by Mary McCarthey with everyone agreeing with the sentiments expressed, Ceramics instructor Rose Bakker is still confined to her home with pneumonia, but a few members of the Busy Buddies craft group were working on new articles or brought knitting, etc., while members of the Sunshine group played euchre and bridge. Euchre prize winners were: lady's high, Mary Kooy; lone, Ann Kish; low, Laura Williams with man's high going to Fred Mcllhargey; low, Alex Young; and lone to Lon Phillips. Ivan Stanley had the high bridge score. Lunch was provided by Olga Bond, Muriel Cobleigh and Ritha and Luther Morley. "Remembrance Day" which were greatly varied, and most interesting, Vina Emery, the vice-president, introduced District Commander for the Royal Canadian Legion, Bill Smith, Lucan, who said "Remembrance means different things to different people" and took us with him. down the road of remembrance, from earliest childhood to the present time. He also told how the Poppy fund first started and that it is a symbol of Peace as well as Remembrance. He closed his remarks by saying "They gave their tomorrows that we might have our todays". Mrs. Emery thanked Bill for his excellent talk and presented him with a token gift as a remembrance of our meeting. Mrs. Smith, a former member of the Lucan Branch, ac- companied her husband and was welcomed by the president, Personals Mr. & Mrs. W.J, Ruttle who came to visit their sister Mrs. Cecil Robb and Mr. Robb in October have now returned to their home at Conquest, 'Saskatchewan. They spent some time at Kincardine where they were entertained by many of their former school friends and relatives. Mr. Ruttle who drives the Western harness racing circuit called on several of his horse- men friends in W'estern Ontario. Mr. & Mrs. Ben Ruttle, Kincardine, also visited the Robb's last week. Mr. & Mrs. Jim McComb who motored to Western Canada called on their brother Roy McComb at • Dryden enroute. They are now back at their home at Elginfield. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Courtney, Butler Street, Lucan who spends 'weekends at their new home at Pt. Clarke, reports little rain falls in that area as compared to that at Lucan. Dale LeNeve, Point Edward, grandson of Mr. & Mrs. C. Robb suffered severe injuries to the bones in his nose and face last week. Surgery to correct this condition was done yesterday at Victoria Hospital. Due to an improvement in weather conditions, the number of accidents investigated this week by officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario, Provincial Police dropped to five. Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. on High- way 4 at Arva, a car driven by Harvey Moore, RR 4, Ingersoll and a pickup truck driven by John Moffatt, London collided causing $1,000 damages. Con- stable B.D, Munro investigated. Constable Jim ° Craig set damages at $250 Wednesday at Three Lucan area couples joined several other couples, plus one priest in a weekend of focusing on their marriage in London, This study is known as Marriage Encounter. The program begins on a Friday night with registration and orientation and closes Sunday at 6 p.m. The weekend is open to couples of all faiths however the one in London was one of Catholic expression. ) The encounter is for any couples who desire to enrich their marriage, and any marriage can be improved. Couples of all ages Lions hear about hospital Talent night for juniors Thursday evening November 14, the Edgewood Junior Far- mers held a talent night at Prince Andrew School, It was their community betterment project for 1977, They were in com- petition with the • other Junior Farmer Clubs in Middlesex County for an award for the best community betterment project. It was a free evening that began at 8:00 p.m. with the in- troduction of Miss Edgewood portrayed by Tom Harris. He gave a welcoming, speech to the full house crowd. Anita Horneman gave an in- teresting dramatic reading which introduced the following groups of people: Scouts, Venturers, Cubs, Junior Farmers, farmers including pig, chicken, and dairy farmers, baseball players, hockey and broomball players, weekend campers, city slickers - turned country, of course the class clown and various assort- ment of others. The Junior Farmers began their entertainment , The skits they performed were:a year book of activities. Each skit acted out the high-light event that the club had had that month starting with March as their first meeting of the new executive and ending with the November one showing their tour of 130 Canada. Following the skits there was a short pause while the Junior Farmers readied themselves for a demonstration of old time dancing. The evening concluded with a delicious lunch provided by the Jr. Farmers, of squareS, cup cakes, coffee and freshie for the younger crowd. A special thanks to all the people who participated in the evening, to all the people whO cattle out to watch, and a very special thanks to Marg McCulloch, who played the piano for 0 Canada. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by the per' formers as well as the audience. will find worth in the weekend. Newlyweds to Golden Anniversary celebrants. It is a weekend for couples, by which they renew their basis commitment to each other. It offers a profound evaluation of the couple and the sacrament of matrimony. They do this openly and honestly in a gentle way. Husband and wife are able to dialogue without the everyday distractions. They are able to concentrate „on communicating with each other. The encounter program was started 15 years ago by Rev. Gabriel Calvo in Spain. It was brought to New York, then to Detroit and has since been appted by Canada. The mevement is spreading rapidly. One couple reported waiting three months before room was available for them. Information is available by writing to Mr. & Mrs. John Brunt, 26 Paddock Green Cr., London, Ontario. Mitten tree at United Church A "Mitten Tree" had been put up on which to hang contributions of mittens for the next three weeks and Mrs. Ivan Hearn gave the childrens' story which involved a pair of green mittens with a bell on them and how they were shared by the little boy who had saved to buy them for another little boy whom he had never seen. Rev. Keith Brown completed the series on James, He said that James gives us much practical advice, giving the characteristics needed for Christian lives. James gives three guide lines: First have patience and practice truth, bad times are a passing phase and James says "Let your yes be yes and ,your no be no". Secondly, Prayers of Faith keep us in tune with God and thirdly, be missionaries, winning others to Christ. There will never be a better community, nation or world until there are better people, as a result of committing themselves to God. Following the service, the Friendship unit held their biannual fellowship smorgasbord luncheon which was well attended and delicious, This morning, Thursday, the prayer and share fellowship is meeting in the C.E. wing at 9:45. All women of the community are welcome. Next Sunday, November 27, the families are invited to come to Sunday Church School together. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. The White Gift service will be held ‘the following Sunday, December 4 when Members of the Church School will attend this childrens' service as a group, in their respective classes. Everyone is invited to share in this service of giving. Your gift May be a new toy or new item of clothing, marked with sex and age or size of child for which it is intended. The annual Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday evening, December 18 at 7 p.tn. Members of the congregation are reminded that. our Mission & Service contributions are running behind both locally and nationally, We were asked to give this matter our prayerful con- cern, letting us make every effort to see that thcan•Clandeboye pastoral charge fulfills its obligation to out Lord's work in this way, C. HARRY RODER, D.C, NORMAN 1.. RODER, D.C. DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC 84 Panne( lane, STRATHROY Telephone 245-1272 By appointment please. GEORGE EIZENGA LTD. 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We also have some interesting pamphlets which explain the downdraft principle and one of the best booklets available about wood energy in general. e------TEMPWOOD DOWN DRAFT WOODBURNING STOVES Have you considered a woodburning stove for your home or cottage? If you have you might be interested in: 4,. Less dust because of infrequent ash cleanouts. 5. No smoking problems. 6. Non-polluting aspect of woodburning. Since we have the Ternpwood burning constantly, please drop in for a demonstration. ELS VANDENBERG 2274995 Third farm on the Ieft,Cont. Biddulph.* A A It was hosting night for the Lucan and District Lions club at their last meeting. The entire 28 membership of the newly formed Lambeth Lions Club enjoyed a meal with their Lucan brothers. The guest speaker for the evening was Ken Green. He spoke on the combination, of .1s Victoria and Westminster hospitals and the future plan. Among other activities it was agreed upon to donate an ad- ditional $2,500.00 to the new Lucan and District Community Centre. 13:20 a.M, when vehicles driven by Luella Ditty, Lucan and Andrew Barnard, RR 1, Ilderton were in collision on the IGA parking lot in Lucan. A vehicle driven by Grant Acton, London left County road 27 at County road 16 at 11 p.m. Friday and struck a sign, Con- stable Craig listed damages at $550. Saturday morning at 12:30 a.m. a vehicle being operated by Kimberley Emery, Lucan backed into a parked vehicle owned by Area couples attend marriage encounter Audrey Mitchell, RR 3, Lucan. Corporal D.B. Cox estimated damages at $275. Constable G.N. Wilcox listed damages at $175 when a vehicle driven by Harold Smith, Huron Park left Highway 4, north of Mooresville and struck the ditch at 12:05 a.m. Sunday.