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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-05-18, Page 20Lucan and district news Times-Advocate, Ma Give it serious consideration Propose amalgamation be Seniors plan bus trips to Playhouse, Hunter show DAIRY MAIDS WIN — The Dairy Maids won the "A" championship of the Lucan ladies bowl­ ing league. Back, left, Beulah Hardy, Marg Young and Kit Hearn. Front, Loretta Dickson, cap­ tain Kay Haskett and Edythe Watson. T-A photo By Gord Whitehead The village of Lucan and the township of Biddulph would be merged into one municipality in a proposal sprung with no advance warning on Middlesex County council last week. Deputy Reeve Ray Fisher of Mosa Township proposed the resolution which would also amalgamate Ailsa Craig and East Williams Township and Mosa with the villages of Wardsville and Newbury. Reeve Freeman Hodgins of Parkhill seconded the motion “to bring the issue before you.” Reaction was swift from representatives of the communities named. “I can assure you that we in Lucan will give it serious con­ sideration,” Reeve Ivan Hearn said, He urged that HOPES WERE HIGH — The "B" championship of the Lucan ladies bowling league was won by the High Hopes. From the left are-Helen Hardy, Shirley Noyes, Marg Young, Betty Leitch and Betty Brown. T-A photo LEAGUE CHAMPS — The regular season championship in the Lucan ladies bowling league was won by the Sputniks. From the left are Mae Murphy, Beulah Storey, Sandra Disher and Joyce Sovereign. T-A photo INDIVIDUAL WINNERS — Trophies were presented to the top individual performers at Friday's annual banquet of the Lucan Colleens ladies bowling league. From the left are Bonnie Manders, 319 single; Nancy Densmore, 202 average and Janice Abram, 726 triple. T-A photo tW pC—H '• * Buddies quilted and con­ tinued their liquid em­ broidery. All members with greenware ready for firing are asked to be sure to bring it in today, Thursday, in order that we may load the ciin.. . for next Spring and will be investigated soon. Secretary, Ethel Crough, agreed to check into the size of the Carpet Ball rug, in use in the Granton Senior Citizens Club Rooms. Mary Carter of Exeter, was welcomed as a visitor to the Lucan Group. Birthday Greetings were extended to Kathleen Neil, Marie Lamphier and Florence Stanley. Rita Morley read a poem “Somebody’s Mother” which many remembered from the old “Second Book Reader.” Donations as a memorial to recently deceased members will be made to the Cancer Society by treasurer Alex Young and cards sent to the families. Euchre winners included Laura Toohey, high lady; Kathleen Neil, Lone hands; Mary McCarthy low lady; Muriel Cobleigh, playing a man’s card, high man; Alex Young lone hands and Lon Phillips low man. Ivan Stanley won the high bridge prize. Members of the Busy Members of the Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups of the Lucan senior citizens club met Thursday afternoon for cards and crafts, in the club rooms in the Masonic Hall. With Gordon Hotson in the chair a few moments of silence was observed in memory of two members Lois Hodgins and Pat Marrinan. A report on the bus trips was posted on the wall and reviewed by Edythe Murdy, who later handed out slips of paper for members to note their preference. A trip to the Playhouse to “Oklahoma” the second week in proved to be the most popular and Mrs. Murdy agreed to make the necessary reservations. A trip to the Tommy Hunter Show was also very popular C.H. LEWIS LUCAN LTD. detailed population and assessment figures assembled and that all municipal clerks in the county receive copies of the motion. Reeve Jack Whitmore of Ailsa Craig said “It should be thrown out. It would just open the door for us to go regional. Maybe there should be changes but not this way.” However Reeve William Grieve of North Dorchester Township said some amalgamation might be a help to stave off regional government. “I urge you to give it serious con­ sideration,” Mr. Grieve said. County council’s planning and development committee was directed to come back with a recommendation on the proposal along with its views on another motion to reduce the size of county council by removing some deputy reeves from council membership. A similar resolution was debated in December of last year but was defeated. Middlesex County ended 1977 with a surplus of more than $318,000 because of tax levies and provincial grants proving to be higher than estimated. The year’s spending Of $7.9 million represented an increase of $1 million, according to the county auditor who noted that $1 million annual in­ creases have been the rule for the past few years. Licensed insured Livestock Hauler Thefinancialreport showed no capital indebtedness at the end of 1977 but the auditor offered a mild scolding for “failure to reflect inventories of sup­ plies in the accounts.” Clerk­ administrator Ron Eddy assured council that a proper inventory would be prepared for the end of 1978. Plans for restoration of the county courthouse in London have been presented to the Ontario cabinet which is to make a decision on grants for the $3.3 million project. “I had hoped this would have happened as of this date but it hasn’t,” property com­ mittee chairman William Galbraith said. The project also qualifies for federal funding. Council agreed to accept a $3,400 tender from Ace Wrecking Company of London to demolish the vacant registry office, ad­ jacent to the courthouse. “It has no value architecturally or historically or as streetscape,” Mr. Galbraith said. Wolves are showing up in increasing numbers in Middlesex County. Reeve Colin Macpherson of Westminster Township told council he has received complaints of wolves killing dogs and chasing cattle and Reeve Garnet Bloomfield of London Township said at least 39 wolves had been shot in his township over the past winter. Country see first or August to and from all sales barns etc. 24 Hour Service LUCAN Events at United Church Up-coming events in the U.C. - Children of the junior congregation are invited to bring a special offering next Sunday which presented the following Sunday May “Dedication to Mission.’ Members are invited to take part in the London Conference “Outreach 78” from 2:30-9 p.m. in Grace United Church, St. Thomas. Bring your “bag” lunch! Roy Bonisteel of “Man Alive” is the featured Guest and will lead a panel discussion during the af­ ternoon session. Mrs. C.B. Culbert, Treasurer of the M. & S. Fund, gave a “minute talk”’, inviting everyone to share in the Dedication to Mission Service Sunday, May 28, and also to share in raising the objective set by the Lucan- Clandeboye Official Board. Call Larry 227-1086 or 227-4406 BOX PLANTS 227-4793 incident, a NOTICE TO Campaign is successful for many years. ditch. Con- Vance set will be At Pitt's Country Market, Hwy. #4, Two Miles North of Elginfield 28, at PALMERS GARDEN CENTRE VEGETABLES WHOLESALE INQUIRIES INVITED Phone 235-2821 RR 1, Ripley, Ontario Good variety of bedding plants. Also carrying Girls' & Ladies RIDING BREECHES RR2, Lucan-1 ’/a Miles South of Clandeboye on County Road 22. The Place To Shop For ENGLISH, WESTERN & STANDARD BRED EQUIPMENT. English & Western Saddles Plus a Fine Selection of Western Belts, Boots, Hats & Shirts. We are now carrying Calf Manna feed supplement. Excellent variety of linament & grooming aids, plus Pony Race harness & hobbles Drop In and browse. SHOP OPEN DAILY 11-8 except Tues. SUNDAY 1 - 6 OPEN THIS WEEK-END. PHONE 227-4172 40 Watts R.M.S. Belt Driven Turn Table 2 2-Way Speakers PRICE $399’5 Most mishaps on Sunday Three of the five accidents investigated this week by officers of the Lucan detach­ ment of the Ontario Provincial Police occurred Sunday. At 4 a.m. a vehicle driven by Lawrence Cannon, 157 Nicoline, Lucan left Con­ cession 6 in Biddulph township, north of Highway 4 and struck the stable D. R. damages at $50. In a similar vehicle driven by Jack Eeliough, Owen Sound left Highway 7 in London township and hit a tree. Kellough suffered serious injuries and was taken to University Hospital by Haskett’s Ambulance. Vehicles driven by William Barber, St. Thomas and Ronald Pitts, London collided at 9.30 p.m. Saturday on Highway 7 at County road 22. Constance Barber was taken to University Hospital by Hoffman’s Ambulance and Shirley and Shane Pitts were taken to the same hospital by Haskett’s Ambulance. Constable N. A. Campbell set damages at $2,400. Saturday at 7.20 p.m. Constable B. D. Munro listed damages at $1,600 in a three vehicle accident on Highway 4 at County road 16. Drivers of the vehicles involved were Edward Gross and Edward Finch, both of London and James Dobin- son, RR 2, London. Vehicles driven by Vlodzimiers Fiedorec, RR 3, Granton and Edward Rodak, Granton were in collision at 4.10 p.m. Saturday at the junction of Highway 7 and County road 23. Constable Vance estimated damages at $1,800. INQUIRE ABOUT GROUP BUYING AND SAVE OPEN DAILY - 11:00 to 9:00 PALMER'S GARDEN CENTRE LUCAN, ONTARIO Please be advised of change of address and phone number as of MAY 20, 1978 from Box 233, Lucan, Ontario Ph 227-4884 Gerald Courtney Sewing Machine Sales and Service Please clip as only ad that will appear until later date. LORAYS FALLING ANGELS BEST — The playoff championship of the Lucan Colleens ladies bowling league was won by the Falling Angels. Back, left, Jeannie Newton, Wilma Avery and Ada Steeper. Front, captain Debbie Arnold and Joan Dietrich. T-A photo Tack and Harness Shop STEREO MUSIC SYSTEM SYSTEM DE MUSIQ.UE STEREOPHOIMIQUE London Enterprises Ph. 227-4019 Members of the executive of the Lucan-Biddulph Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society are happy to report that the 1978 cam­ paign has been very suc­ cessful even though all figures are not yet complete. If you were missed in the canvas, please send your cheque to the Treasurer, M.H. Hodgins, or the campaign chairman, Mrs. Dean Gibson. Mrs. Gibson would like to urge all riders in the “Great Family Ride”, held on Sunday May 7, to collect their pledges as quickly as possible so the total cam­ paign may be finished up by the end of May, and a final figure given. Thank you to the over 90 riders from Lucan and nearly 20 from Granton and their sponsors who took part in this special project. A sincere “thank you” to all who have made the campaign so successful, those who contributed to the residential canvass, or through their business, to the bake sale, the daffodil boxes, or in any other way. Special tains, some of whom have thanks to all the volunteer worked in this capacity canvassers and team cap- FLOWERS FOR SALE We also have hanging baskets. S3 Come early for best selection. CREST ENTERPRISES R.R. 1 Lucan 2 miles west of Elginfield on Hwy. #7.