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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-07-06, Page 13I iicq n Wafer consumpf/on high, may up price to buyers t Lucan council is con­ sidering steps to decrease the per capita consumption of water from the village’s water system. A survey taken over a recent 12 day period by works foreman Bert Thompson revealed the pumping of 2,654,300 gallons of water. The average daily pum­ ping for the period from June 22 to July 4 amounts to 221,200 gallons per day, of this amount, an average of 13,000 gallons per day were sold to out-of-town customers. . The village charges 25 /cents for each 110 gallons purchased from the tower. Councillor Norm Steeper commented, “the hand­ writing appears to be on the wall. We need to increase the price. It could range from 75 to 100 percent.” Reeve Ivan Hearn said the average consumption for domestic use in other municipalities ranges from 65 to 70 gallons per day. The current Lucan average in­ cluding tower sales is about 99 gallons per day. Hearn continued, “we will find a very substantial saving in water this fall and winter at the Lucan Com­ munity Centre. The old compressors were water cooled while the new system uses brine.” Bylaw 13-75 which controls and regulates the use of lawn and garden hose continues in effect this summer. The bylaw passed in 1975 restricts extra water use to between the hours of 7.30 and 9 a.m. and 6.30 and 9 p.m. Biddulph graduation Area secondary schools will increase by 60 students from Biddulph-Lucan Public School in September following Graduation, Thursday evening. With Tami McRoberts acting as mistress of ceremonies the program opened with the singing of O Canada. Roger Hall ex­ pressed the appreciation of the students and their parents, to the Grade 7 class mothers for tl^e lovely banquet. Greetings from the Administration were ex­ pressed by D.I. McIntosh and principal, Mr. Fred Berdan also spoke to the parents and young people and presented the Mowbrey awards to Jacqui Green as top girl student and to Shawn Birthday party enjoyed by UCW Porter as top boy. The academic awards were instituted this year and given by Mr. Berdan who also presented them to the four top students, Jacqui Green, Shawn Porter, Tami McRoberts and David Gilmour. The “Trojan” Award, also new this year, was so named in a contest between groups of three students each, and was won this first year by Leslie Patterson, and presented by Mr, Malcolm McLean. The large class was in-' troduced by vice-principal Norman Steeper and this was followed by a delightful play entitled “It Takes a Wizard” wi,th the main characters being John Storey, David Dolan, Loys Melanson, Tami McRoberts, Randy Hall, Tim Materi, Dannie Avery, Alan Mardlin, Lori Leitch, Jody Rydall, Charlene Middleton, Shannon Thompson and Steven Glenn. ■ 5 $ e ladies Members of the Evening Unit of Lucan U.C.W. held their annual evening out and birthday party , Tuesday night, when they had dinner at the 4-Way Restaurant Exeter, then tourned the Country Spire and the Country Craftsman. Returning the gathered at the home of their leader, Bernice Lockyer Jwhere, during a brief 5<busirieS^' tneeting, they decided to sponsor once again a drive if needed for a “bale” for the Women’s Mission. This will include bedding, good used clothing, both women’s and childrens’, toothpaste and brushes, combs and brushes, soap, shampoo, etc. A box will be placed in the vestibule of the church for this purpose. They decided to donate the money received for catering for the 90th birthday party of Mrs. Eldon Hodgson, the money in petty cash, and the birthday money received later in the evening, to the Women’s Mission, London. All members were asked to co-operate with the Food Booth committee at the Fair when asked for baking and for assistance in serving in the booth. All proceeds from this effort will go into the . “Manse” Fund and Clan­ deboye will be assisting this year. Husbands and families are invited to share in this project. Cake and ice cream provided by Freeda Melanson and Marjorie Park was enjoyed by the members and Bernice Lockyer read two lovely birthday poems, provided by Mrs. Melanson. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 26 PRINCIPAL MOVED A very moving presen­ tation was made to Berdan as he leaves dulph-Lucan School become Principal at tennial School, Arva, when the Grade 8 Classes gave him a gift, an oil painting of the school, painted by a former student, Ferlin Sovereign. It was with great difficulty that Mr. Steeper kept Mr. Berdan from looking out the window of his office the last few weeks in case he saw Ferlin in the field across the road and went over to investigate. However it was complished without his knowledge and his ap­ preciation of this lovely and most appropriate gift was easy to see. The design for the cover of Mr. Bid- to Cen- ac- Okay family dining licence On a split vote, Lucan council Tuesday night ap­ proved a request from the local Lions club to apply for a family dining licence to be used during the 1978 Lucan Fair. Councilor Larry Hotson who is a member of the Lions and on the Community Centre board moved the resolution. He was supported by Norm Steeper, Harry Wrai,th voted against the motion. The fourth coun­ cillor, Gary McFalls was absent. Reeve Ivan Hearn said, “I want it known publicly that I am not in favour. There should be one place where parents can take their children where alcoholic beverages are not available. In supporting the motion, Hotson said, “the licence application would be for the upstairs auditorium and purchase of a meal would be I necessary in order to get a I drink.” One portion of the arena is used for bar facilities where children are not allowed. The Lucan Fair will be held on 1 August 18, 19 and 20. In other business, council agreed to ask the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communication to do a feasibility study on the need for traffic lights on main street. Councillor Larry Hotson in making the suggestion said, “it’s almost impossible to get across main street during heavy traffic Friday nights.” Will send a resolution to the County of Middlesex asking the appointment of the Lucan bylaw en­ forcement officer to enforce all village bylaws on Alice and William streets which are county roads. Learned from reeve Ivan Hearn that the recon­ struction work on Albert street would be starting Wednesday morning. It had been delayed because of a heart attack suffered by the contractor. Agreed to place a plaque in the Market Square park denoting the work put in by the Lucan Lions club in developing the area. The park has been turned over to the village by the service club. Learned that Giles and Susan Devost were adhering to all building permit requirements to move a house to Lot 11 at the corner of Beech and Duchess streets. Will be asking for a meeting with the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police in regard to the increasing number of complaints of teenage loitering and squealing of tires. Knapman,Lathy Holland and Randy Hall.Second row, icheau, Helen Julie Avery, Kim , t _ __\t Robin Kraul, Ann Marie Nixon, Lynn Dykeman, Lauri Robb____, ____ Herbert, Charlene Middleton, Debbie Mair, Rosann Pritchard, Janet Hockey, Lauri Burns, Denise Hayter, Lorie Leitch, Lynn Evans,Jacqui Green and Judy Davidson. Front, Lynn Melanson, Heather Hodgson, Tami McRoberts, Lorraine Crawford, Susan Hodgins, Jodi Rydall, Martine Engel, Sandy Shaw, Karen Beaucage, Joyce Earhart, Jackie Richards and Lisa Bakker. T-A photo GRADUATES AT BIDDULPH —• Grade eight students at Biddulph Central School received their graduation certificates Thursday night. Back, left Robert Roberts, Allan Mardlin, Tim Materi, Allan McRobert, Danny Avery, Jim Paton, Steve Glen, Tim Culbert, Brian Currah, David Dolan and Tom Amies. Fourth row, Dennis White, Kevin Dann, Jan Carroll, David Gilmour, Darryl Currah,_ Shawn Porter, Les Patterson, John Storey, Roy Cook and Roger Hall. Third row, Anna Bates, Carolyn Lankin, Robin Coverhill, Shari McLean, Shannon Thompson, Michelle Lockie, Wendy Earhart, Verna Blane, M' r/ To permit parking Seniors end year with pot luck supper The sunshine and Busy Buddies Groups of the Lucan senior citizens club com­ pleted their year’s activities Thursday afternoon when they enjoyed a pot luck supper in their clubrooms in the Masonic Hall. President Gordon Hotson welcomed another new member Mrs. Ed Armstrong of Clandeboye, whose husband joined the club last week. Mr. Hotson also an­ nounced that parking by club members would be per­ mitted, Thursdays only, in the area behind the Hall. He also passed on to the members the thanks of the 1978 social convener, Donna Hindmarsh, for the co­ operation of everyone in providing lunch when their turn arrived. No member was asked more than twice during the year. The Secretary, Ethel Crouch, also thanked everyone for their co­ operation in calling her when cards should be sent, etc Treasurer Alex Young reported that the club was quite solvent and would be in a position in carry on financially. The president thanked his 1977-78 executive and in particular his vice- president, Maude Hodgins, for carrying on for him while he was so ill during the winter. He also announced the pork barbecue to be held at Maple Lodge School, Saturday, July 15. The tickets are $4 and must be purchased in advance. Mrs. Crouch read a letter of thanks from Gordon and Agnes Hotson for the gift from the club with the “ruby” ribbon including the names of those who con­ tributed to the “purse” and Marjorie Steeper read the gigantic congratulatory card which had been made by Judy Walker and her mother, both of Guelph, on the life of Gordon and Agnes, with many pictured events. A guest, Minnie Barnes, Vancouver, sister of Florence Hodgins and Grace Dixon was welcomed to the meeting. A belated Fathers’ Day poem “When God created Fathers” was read by Agnes Hotson. The many members celebrating birthdays during July and August were congratulated but are too numerous to list. Tour convener Edythe Murdy announced tentative dates for the tour to see the lights at Simcoe, for Thur­ sday, December 7th, and for the Christmas dinner, Thursday, December 14th. Euchre, bridge and crafts were enjoyed by the members before the pot luck supper. Activities will recom­ mence on Thursday, Sep­ tember 7. In connection with the Busy Buddies craft group all members desiring to make a “figurine” in ceramics, should contact Iva Hodgins 227-4714 at once as only the first 10 signing up will be in the first class, the next 10 in the second class, etc. There will also be a class in “papier tole” and it is anticipated that it will be given at the same time as the ceramics, the second 10 will take this course and then the ceramics, while the first 10 take the papier tole. The clubrooms will be open each Thursday af­ ternoon for those who wish to play cards, just for fun. All members of both clubs are invited to share in the crafts table at the Lions Club Fair, to help make money for both groups, all types of crafts will be gratefully accepted. Lions enjoy very successful year Donations of over $27,800 were made to the new Community Centre, various village and area groups, charities, etc. during the 1977-78 year- Congratulations Lions! The Centennial plus dance, following the fair, in August were both tremendous successes and the monthly dances and New Year’s Eve party were also marked with happy times by those at­ tending. House league hockey was again sponsored by the Lions Club and was headed up by Lion Gary Manders and his committee. The “kids” and their sponsors held their banquet April 29, 1978. Along the sports line also, Lion Bill Giesen organized a Saturday morning volley >ball league for girls, so they would not be forgotten! In connection with the new Arena Complex, the Lions members have been active, along with the Junior Far­ mers and others, in assisting with the canvass, trying to keep ahead of expenses! The Lions park was turned back to the village during the year and, while the name will be dropped, a plaque, honouring the Lions for their tremendous contribution in running the Park and providing equipment during the past years, will be mounted in a place to be designated. The annual turkey bingo was held at the Legion Hall in December and Lion Clarence Haskett and his committee remembered many shut-ins in the com­ munity with flowers or food baskets at Christman. Santa visited the club, also in December when wives and children were guests and when Santa presented 100 percent attendance pins to Lions Gord Brooks, Ted Giesen, Bill Giesen, Brian Jones, Gary Manders, Gary McFalls, Randy Paul, Jim Shipley, Alex Young, Jim Young and Frank Van Praet. Lion Ron, himself, was also among those receiving the pins. Long term attendance pins went to Lions Gary Manders, and Don Smith, 5 years; Gord Brooks and Jim Shipley, 10 years; Gary McFalls, 15 years; Clare. Stanley and Jim Young 20 years; Clarence Haskett and Alex Young 25 years. A very successful Ladies’ Night was held when Lion wives were entertained at the Careme Restaurant, London, on April 9. The Monte Carlo Night under the direction of Lion Don Smith, held April 15 netted $3,900. The Lions club has become a depot for receiving used eye glasses and if you have any lying around the house please take them to the home of one of the Lions or one of those in business in the village. As you all know if you want assistance with something worthwhile, just ask the Lions Club and this is exactly what Meadowcrest Incor­ porated did for their Car­ nival in May. Not only did the Lions help physically but they also loaned ■their fair booths make this event cessful. The year was Monday night when the new officers were installed and the wives were guests at the dinner which was followed by an evening of bowling at the Lucan Lanes. several of to help to more suc- completed the program was drawn by Loys Melanson and Jacqui Green.. ST. PATRICK'S GRADUATES — The annual grade eight graduation exer­ cises at St. Patrick's Separate School near Lucan were held Tuesday night. Back, left, Lisa Vanderloo, Lisa O'Brien, Richard De Brower, Paul Groenewegen, David Hartman, Susan Vanderploeg, Pat Murphy, Jackie Vanden Boomen, Rosemary Giesen and Lorraine Mesman. Centre, teacher John Ziler, John Broeders, Barbara Biemans, Mark Crunican, Peter Scheib, Colleen Foran, Hubert Timmermans, Terry Van Bussel, Louise Morkin, Joe Leenders, Mark Geertsen, Philip Crunican and principal Des de Salaiz. Front, Adrain Van Rassel, Joe Van Boxmeer, Maria Vanderminnen, Debbie Lascelles, Kevin Duenk, Jane Straatman, Suzanne Giesen and Bruce Haygarth. T-A photo