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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-07-27, Page 12Lucan and district news Times-Advocate, July 27, 1978 I Only few for classes Rec swimming draws well Brownies enjoy good year Each Thursday after school this year, found the 2nd Lucan Brownies working, playing and singing in the United Church Sunday School Rooms. Throughout the year thirteen new girls were welcomed in two enrolment ceremonies and four of our Brownies attained their wings and we saw them “fly- up” to Guides. Each Brownie centrates on test and badge work at her own pace, however, as a pack, they worked together on the skater’s, neighborhood, and Emery, when the County athletic badges, The outings this year in­ cluded a visit to the Museum in December to in their in Mexico” visit to the con- Memorial Service fqr Lady Baden Powel, who died last summer. Lucan’s pool co-ordinator, Alf Williams, has reported that the recreational swimming has been very well attended. For those who might wish to take advantage of this activity the hours are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every day. Adults are charged one dollar (high school age and up) and children only 25c. I am sure that the pool staff looks forward to seeing more new faces. The swim classes which started Monday, July 24, were very poorly attended, having no seniors, one in­ termediate and six juniors. For those interested the next classes start July 31, and there are still openings. Classes last three weeks and cost $10. If you do not want to wait there is still room if you enroll now. Those who took advantage of the first swim classes had testtheir Red Cross Saturday, July 22. The badges have been presented and we would like to congratulate those who passed: juniors, Jeff Shipley and Leann Soverign; in­ termediates; Dale Mac- Naughton,Ted Hall and Allen Moon. Seniors; Lisa McKenzie, Lora McKenzie, Karen Radcliffe, Debbie Manders, Robin Kraul and Lorie Shipley. The Lucan competition swim team has started, practicing each evening at 4 p.m. There will be meets with other local teams and newcomers are welcome. A course in syncronized swimming is offered this year. Anyone interested in this course can contact Mr. Williams at the pool. ’ Tennis has been a ball this year netting 40 adults and eight children. The Lucan teams met in Exeter two weeks ago for a fun match. There will be a return match Sunday, July 30, at 12 noon. Spectators are welcome to come out to the Lucan Arena courts to watch the fun. The arena staff would like to remind you that more sports will be available in the future. Badminton courts have been arranged for Tuesday nights starting in Sep­ tember. There will be con­ tinuous play and if enough people are interested more time can be arranged. The fee will be one dollar per* person. Don’t forget the “Lucan Fair” we hope everyone will be there!! COMPLETE SIX PROJECTS— At a recent North Middlesex 4-H Achievement Day at Arva, a number of County Honours were presented. Back, left, Ann Loft, Louise Vanderloo, Elinor Mcllhargey and Tami McRoberts. Front, Tracey Vanderloo, Diane Garrett and Karen MacGougan. T-A photo No effect on Lucan schools Surplus of classrooms PART II - PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF PARKHILL, TOWNSHIPS OF McGillivray and west williams The Northwest Middlesex Planning Board is con­ sidering a proposed amendment to the present Of- - ficial Plan. AMENDMENT NO, 7 Proposed Amendment No. 7 would affect a parcel of land on the east side of Main Street, north of the intersection of William Street. The effect of Amend­ ment No. 7 would be to change the land use designation from “Residential" to “Commercial" to permit construction of a building for financial in­ stitutions and general offices, including a medical clinic. Residents of the Northwest Middlesex Planning Area are encouraged to participate with the Planning Board in reaching a decision which will affect their area. Copies of the proposed Official Plan Amend­ ment are available for your review during office hours at: i) Mrs. Isabelle Smith Secretary-Treasurer Northwest Middlesex Planning Area Municipal Offices Town of Parkhill 294-6363 ii) Mr. J. Duncan Clerk Township of West Williams Township Office R.R. 2 Parkhill, Ontario 294-0001 iii) Mr. W. Amos Clerk Township of McGillivray Municipal Offices 171 King Street Parkhill, Ontario 294-6871 Written comments may be sent to the Planning Board or may be brought in person to the public meeting at: DATE: August 3rd, 1978. TIME: 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Royal Canadian Legion Parkill, Ontario Damages high in accidents Damages amounted to $5,- 400 in three accidents in­ vestigated this week by of­ ficers of the Ontario Provin­ cial Police detachment at Lucan. Sunday at 7:50 p.m. on Highway 4 at the intersec­ tion in Arva vehicles driven by Jack Craig and Lawrence Whitty, both of London collided. Constable G.J. Barker set damages at $L- 500. Constable B.D, Munro listed damages at $1,800 when a van being towed by a tow truck from London blew a tire and flipped over on its side on Highway 4 at 9:30 Thursday. Friday at 11:15 on Highway 4, just north of Concession 11 in London township vehicles driven by George Burgin, Kirkton and Bradley Marsden, RR 2, Staffa were in collision. After being struck the Burgin vehicle spun into the east ditch and rolled over. Burgin was taken to St. Marys Hospital by Thames Valley Ambulance and treated for arm injuries. Constable D.R. Vance es­ timated damages at $2,100. UC news Continuing the series “How to Live the Christian Life”, Rev. Keith Brown spoke on the theme “How to Do and Support the Lord’s Work”, at Lucan United Church Sunday morning. Mr. Brown told his con­ gregation that no one can keep up his physical health without working at it and the same applies to his spiritual health. He said “God will supply the ability for us to do his will and will not ask anything of us that we can­ not do if our attitude is right, so that he may come to our aid. If we have wrong at­ titudes which prevent us from doing His will, we must replace them with God’s loving spirit.” We support His work first, when we show interest and concern about His work in Lucan, in Canada and in the total mission of the Church as well as Christian emphasis in Governments, 2. by prayer, 3. by tything, or more and 4: by offering a helping hand where there is a need in the Sunday School and in the youth groups, all of which are looking for teachers and leaders. By GORD WHITEHEAD The continuing slide of enrolment in Middlesex County elementary schools has produced a surplus of 23 classrooms, trustees learned at their July meeting. Biddulph-Lucan Public School is not among schools having to close or find other uses for rooms. However, McGillivray Central Public School has one former classroom which will find occasional use for French and music instruction. Hardest hit are schools in Lambeth, Dorchester and southern townships such as Westminster and Delaware. The Middlesex system’s June 30 enrolment report shows a total elementary school population of 8,236 a decrease of another 20 from the end of May. And in the secondary school sector, June 30 enrolment was 4,139 a decrease of 25 from the end of May but an increase of 57 over June, 1977. Biddulph-Lucan Public School had a net gain of one pupil during June for a total of 491 compared with 517 at the end of June, 1977. Trustees also learned that 91.5 percent of county elementary pupils suc­ cessfully achieved the equivalent of a year’s progress. At Biddulph- Lucan, 31 achieved less than a year’s progress and the board was told that “the majority of pupils who have not successfully achieved the equivalent of a year’s work have successfully made a partial year’s progress and will complete the work of the grade and commence the work of the next grade during the coming school year.” Thirty-eight graduates of the county’s five secondary schools are Ontario Scholars, achieving at least 480 marks in at least six credits. Strathroy District Collegiate gathered the largest share of 13 followed ’ closely by" Lord Dorchester with 12. Medway High School in Arva had seven Ontario Scholars. Middlesex trustees bought 352,000 gallons of heating oil but balked at buying three new school buses. Imperial Oil won a tender for 206,000 gallons of light industrial fuel oil with a bid of just over 41 cents a gallon or a total of $84,460 and Sterling Fuels will supply 146,000 gallons of bunker fuel oil for a minimum of $58,400. Prices are expected to increase pending approval from the federal govern­ ment. Trustees approved the tenders without discussion. However a bid to add three new school buses to the board-owned fleet drew considerable debate and was placed on the shield until trustees study a consulting firm’s report on the matter. The Middlesex Board now has a fleet of eight of its own buses but contracts for the bulk of its transportation which -now costs about $2 .million per school year, superintendent of business William Ashby said. Murphy Bus Lines and Charterways Transportation Ltd. are among six firms which have concluded negotiations with the board for the upcoming school year. The remaining high school football teams in Middlesex may be kicking in another league in 1979. Directors of the county conference want to leave their arrangement with Elgin County because of Elgin’s insistence on separate final playoffs. Wilful damage acts continue Two acts of wilful damage were reported this week to the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. A window was broken in a car parked at the Lucan Ford Sales lot. It was valued at $200. Several mail boxes were uprooted in West Nissouri township and'dumped in the ditches. Sortie of these boxes are still at the Lucan detach­ ment and may be picked up. Two area youths have been charged as the result of a recent disturbance at -the Shillelagh Hotel. Two thefts were reported Sunday morning in London township. Three suspects were located and charges are being processed against at least one of the persons. SUZUKI The Huron-Perth and City of London conferences are the likely candidates for consideration, trustee Jim Duffin said. “The problem is that *so many schools are dropping out of football”, director of education John Gummow said. That he said, makes separate finals difficult. Fun day at Granton The Granton Community Recreation Association is sponsoring a Granton Fun Day to raise money for community interests. August 5 at 11 a.m. the day will officially start with a parade hosting the Clinton Scottish Band, along1 with floats bicycles, tricycles and novel motor vehicles. Prizes will be given and the honored judge’s will be Jim Weir of CFPL and Peter Garland, CKSL. Later in the park there will be fun for all with music by the Seaforth band and the popular Happy Wanderers. There will be ball games, lots of good food and games of chance for young and old. The admission will be 25c for children under 14 and 50c for adults. A Fun Day dance will be held at the Lucan Com­ munity Center starting at 8 p.m. and featuring the lively “Wiskers”. Admission is $7 per couple and there will be door prizes. Fun Day “tee shirts” are available now by contacting Jean Jones at 226-2663. The cost is $3.75 for children and $4.50 for adults. The Granton Community Recreation Association extend their welcome to all their neighbours and hope to see you, August 5. Wl picnic The “Market Square Park” (formerly the Lions’ Club Park) was the sight of the annual Women’s Institute picnic Wednesday afternoon. Members and guests en- joyed a delicious smorgasbord “pot luck” luncheon, followed by a short business meeting chaired by Pres. Vina eluded a Children’s London in participate “Christmas program, a IceCapades, and to the District Outing at Doon Pioneer Village. They also attended several Church services, including a special rally was announced with several members an­ ticipating going and a dona­ tion was voted toward the Killer Gas Warning project of the Middlesex Farm & Home Safety Council. Two “free swim” periods were sponsored by the Women’s Institute at the Lucan pool Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Various members provided games aH contests. Sixteen Brownies and leaders spent a terrific week end camping last September and plans are being made now for a camp in August. They concluded the year with two special events - a Mother & Daughter banquet with the Guide Company, on an International theme, and by pot luck they saw a fantastic feast form before their eyes!The other event was a bowling party for the last meeting, gathering afterward for hotdogs and ice cream. Anyone wishing in­ formation about Brownies and especially those who could help on a regular or occasional basis, please contact “Brown Owl” Sharon MacDonald 227-1154 after August first. Good Guiding! Advertising.^] I is your way I of introduction. I CANADIAN ADVERTISING ADVISORY UOABO | Business Directory C. HARRY RODER, D.C. NORMAN L. RODER, D.C. DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC 84 Panel Lane, STRATHROY Telephone 245-1272 By appointment please NORRIS & GEE l elding tPo’iiatte. ('Wedding and Cdaijitaatlng JOHN ELLIOTT R.R. No. 2. Kippen, Ont. 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