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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-05-28, Page 14GRAND CHAMPS — The Hustlers won the league and grand championship of the Lucan men's bowling, league. Back, left, Bob Smith, Jim Smith and Russ Smith. Front, Harold Smith, Jim Burt and Wayne Smith. `B' CHAMPS — The 'B' championship of the Lucan men's bowling league was won by the John Deere team. Back, left, Pete Van Geel, Andy Van Geel for Pat Clarke. and Jack Van Gaal. Front, George Van Geel, Adrian De Brouwer and Joe Manders. T-A photo Circus is corning to town to entertain all ages T-A photo On June 4 the unique sounds, sights and smells of a real old fashioned tent circus will seep into the hearts and souls of children of all ages in Lucan as the all new 1980 edition of the Martin and Downs Circus presents two performances at 6:00 and 8:15 p.m. under the sponsorship of the Lucan Lions Club. Designed strictly for family audiences and billed as an old time tent circus, the Martin and Downs Circus will present 15 trained animal and variety acts to please both young and old alike. Adults wishing to relive childhood memories or to introduce their children or grandchildren to the magic of the big top, are invited to the showgrounds at The Lucan Community Centre on circus morning to see the raising of the big top and the feeding of the animals. Under the big top, the land of spangles and mirth, you will enjoy such favourites as: esteemed equine exhibitions of liberty horses, the antics of clever canines, trained llama and per- forming mule, aerial artistry on the trapeze and spanish OPTOMETRIST Dr. James S. Snlibert 11 Wellington St. N. St. Marys Telephone 284-3115 Monday to Friday 9:00 • 5:00 and Saturday A.M. for appointments SPECIAL SPYS $L 95 bushel and up le Crisp and very good Other varieties available. 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OTHER MAKES AND MODELS 11111111111111 VISA Page 14 Times-Ativa; e, May 28, 1980 Several thefts Seven area accidents web, juggling and balancing stars, the rib tickling antics of the clowns, and of course the Circus Elephant. Fun and excitment for the whole family at family prices. Also on the grounds before and after each main show performance, will be the circus animal and children's petting zoo, the giant killer python snake exhibit and circus pony rides. All these The Sunday morning service was one with a dif- ference when the members of the Mission and Service Committee for the charge presented the stories of the five "Live Love" projects. The service was led by Rev. Keith Brown, a Prayer Litany for "The World and It's People" was repeated and the scripture was also along Mission lines, Matthew 25:34-45. The choir, under the direction of Helen Brown, sang the anthem "The World One Neighbourhood" on the same theme. The Children's Story "What is a Missionary?" was given by Iva M. Hodgins, in the absence of Verna fabitson, and a prayer for the needy of our world was repeated in unison. The messages were in- terspersed with verses of "For the healing of the Nations" and were given as follows : Introduction and World Development, Service and Relief, for which we have 10 units of $50. each, United Church Marjorie Park, chairman; Rev. Muriel Stephenson, North India, 10 units, Mabel Froats; Down-town missions, Windsor; Gwen Lynn, 5 units; Pastoral Institute of Northern Ontario, Iva M. Hodgins (secretary) 5 units; and the treasurer, Barbara Gibson, gave the financial report. Next Sunday, the mem- bers of the Sunday School and their teachers and of- ficers will be incharge of the service for the Annual Flower Sunday. Flowers for the beautification of the Sanctuary would be ap- preciated. Please leave them at the Church between 6 and 7 on Saturday evening, or phone 4860 for "pick up" Members of the "Cradle- Roll" will meet next Tuesday, June 3 at 10 a.m. All mothers with pre-school children are welcome. Come and bring your little ones. Sunday, June 8, Lucan U.C. will celebrate its 118th anniversary. Rev. Rodger Jackson, B.A. M.Div. of the Ivan'Pastoral Charge, newly ordained at Conference, will be the guest speaker. ANGLICAN At Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Sunday the Sunday School classes led the procession followed by the junior and senior choirs. Mrs. Beulah Hardy music director and choir leader, led the choirs to the ac- companiment of the guitars played by Penny Hodgins and David Radcliffe. Miss Penny Hodgins, with her guitar sang a happy people song. A large "Good News Bible" was dedicated to the memory of the late Mr, Harold Hodgins, given by Mrs. H. Hodgins, and Mr. and Mrs, Don Ankers. Andy VanGeel read the first lesson and Mrs. Kay Egan read the second lesson. The Rector Rev. Pocock based his Sermon on a up- dated version of the meaning of Whit Sunday. After the celebration of the Holy Eucharist:the Sunday School children were rewarded with Diplomas and gifts for their faithful at- tendance by Mr. D. Hen- derson and Rev. Petrick. BAR SIX WIN — The 'A' championship of the Lucan men's bowling league was won by Bar Six, Back, left, Don Ruddy, Carl Dunlop and Keith Dickson, Front, Paul Hodgins and Bill Neil. Missing was Harold Mayo. T-A photo vehicles driven by Wayne Parkinson, RR3, Ilderton and Sandra Sheardown, Goderich collided on High- way 4. Daniages were listed at $1,700 by Constable C.S. Fleming. At 2;15 a.m. Sunday, Constable Craig set damages at $850 in a three vehicle crash on County road 24. Drivers were Vincent Bolton, RR 5, Parkhill, Douglas Marshall, RR 2, Ailsa Craig and Andrew Harrigan, RR 3, Lucan. At 12:30 p.m. Saturday, five year-old Jennifer Burt, Clinton suffered minor in- juries in a single vehicle accident at the Lucan arena. The vehicle was owned by Joseph Atkinson, Clinton. Constable B.D. Munro in- vestigated, The same day at 2:30 a.m, Constable D. Marshall set damages at $2,000 in a one vehicle crash on County road 28. The driver' was Thomas Lawson, RR 8, London. Seniors see Brazil Officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Povincial Police in- vestigated 59 general oc- currences this week. Three persons were charged with impaired driving, and six others face liquor offences. Two instances of theft and one breakin involved $1,000 Bible school An inter-denominational Vacation bible school will be held from June 20 to July 11, in the United and Pen- tecostal Churches. At the present time help is needed to make up a file of Bible pictures. If you can assist in this project, please contact Jim Robertson. Anniversary and reunion Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McDonald, Butler St., en- tertained at a family reunion on Saturday when special guests were a nephew and great-nephew from Franklinville, N. Carolina., Messrs, Ed. (Sr.) and Ed. (Jr.) Burks, Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noels of Forest, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickens of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Noels and family of London, Mr. and Mrs. Peter DeRyk, also of London, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sovereign and family and Mr. and Mrs. Howard McDonald and family of Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Giesen, Sr. celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary Saturday, May 24 with a family gathering at their home on Highway 7. 50th anniversary May 24 Frank and Gerarda VanBussell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, with their family. Mass was celebrated by Father J. Finn, at St. Patrick's Church at 4 p.m. followed by a sit-down dinner and dance in the Leprechaun Hall of the Lucan Com- munity Centre. Best wishes were received from the Provincial Government, through Mr. Jack Riddell, M.L.A. and from the Governor General of Canada. of stolen property, The first of three•accidents Sundayoccurredat 1:30 a.m. when a vehicle driven by Bert Appleman, RR 1, Lucan struck a parked vehicle on Lucan's main street. It was owned by Mary Muller, RR 1, Crediton. Constable Jim Craig set damages at $5,000. Constable C.S.Fleming listed damages at $3,500 when a vehicle driven by Donald Broadfoot, RR 1, St. Marys left Highway 23 at 7:10 p.m. Thursday. At 8:20 p.m. the same day vehicles driven by Roy Myers, London and Olive Roberts, RR 3 Ilderton collided on Concession 9 in London township at the Cameron sideroad. Passengers Alma and Edna Myers in one vehicle and the driver and passenger Edna Shoebottom in the second suffered minor in- juries. Constable Craig estimated damages at $7,000. No injuries were sustained at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday when Pictures and a talk on Brazil, shown and given by Larry and Marg Hotson, were much enjoyed by the members and friends of the Lucan Women's Institute Wednesday evening. The program was in charge of the branch directors and the motto "A matter of interest" was taken by Mrs. Cecil Robb, who told the brief history of the Brazilian Water, Power and Light, whose instigator was the McKenzie family. The roll call was answered by naming a country in South America, and many of the women had certainly done their homework! During the business meeting, chaired by the president, Mrs. T. Emery, Sr., prior to the program, Mrs. Hannah McGuffin's Institute pin was accepted with thanks. This will be presented to each new secretary as she takes office, and worn by her for the duration of her term. Miss Lina Abbott had presented her mother's pin for this purpose to be worn by each president, in turn. The. president thanked Choir, conducted by Susan Bies, sang several numbers. Several of the children recited Scripture verses they had learned. Mrs. Hedi Melanson narrated for a mime play that told the .story about a man who left Bible College, later to return to service for the Lord. Although stricken with an incurable disease, he along with his wife gave their lives to minister to the Indians. Both died from this disease after many happy years of service. After close. of service David and Kathy Pritchard were presented with a gift of money in appreciation of their work with the Children's Church. Following their recent marriage Gerry and Suzetek Kirkwood were given a gift from the church. Sunday morning In the absence of Rev. Ray Brewster, Bill Davies opened the Sunday morning service with reading Psalm 34. Mr. Davies told of a shipwreck he saw on coast of England, that gradually disintegrated. Rev. Roger Mason opened the evening service with song service. The film "Decision" was shown about Jim Jones, People's Temple, members, who used to be Christians from established churches, who were deceived into following a one man cult. Rev. Mel White, a seminary teacher and pastor, gave interviews with people who used to be in Jones' People's Temple. All gave testimony of coming from churches where people did not show them. love. In Jones' group these people were taught to show love and a feeling of wanting friend- ship. Plan concert for seniors The Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups received an invitation to celebrate senior citizens' week by attending a concert in their honour at the Biddulph-Luc an school, Lucan Bldg. on Thursday, June 12th. It is a week early owing to the fact that two of the teachers will be away on June 19. The invitation was accepted with thanks. A discussion took place regarding fresh air vents for the downstair room and the following committee was appointed to have this looked after as soon as possible: Maurice McDonald, Alex Young, Evan Ibbitson and Dean Gibson. The Busy Buddies con- tinued their ceramics with Rose Bakker and Ethel Crouch won the prize for having the closest wedding anniversary to Thursday, May 22nd. Euchre was enjoyed by the Sunshine Group with win- ners as follows : Lady's High, Helen McDonald; lone hands, Jessie Lewis; low score, Dora Thompson; man's high, Ed Armstrong; lone hands, Ed Dowdall and low score, Eleanor Darling, playing a man's card. Lunch was servedbyHelen and Niaurice McDonald, Mary McCarthey and Jessie Lewis. RIDE PRIZES The Family Ride for Cancer prizes were drawn on May 20 by Elmer Lobsinger of Hamilton, from the sponsor sheets turned in before May 18 as follows: Corrie Anderson, Kendall Anderson, Marilyn Carter, Kay Egan, Tabatha Froats, Ronnie Runnell, Gregory Geisen, Joanna Goos, Jay Hayden, Terry Hickson, Terry Maslen, Ken McGuffin, Stephanie Pen- man, Dorothy Reymer, and Sean Westman. The prizes were each for a "Big Mac", donated by MacDonalds and a very special "thank you" goes to this firm for their con- tribution, Is--- an am 6:00 and 8:"15une 4, The Wed., June Lucan Lucan CommunityP.Centre MAF • / TFar&ANEIIA01/3/NS I CANADA'S CLEAN FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE :' BIG TOP Educated Elephant Funny Clowns I Educated Animal Actors Performing Horses Clever Canines . Lucky the Llama Casey the Camel I Aerial and Acrobatic Stars All Advance Tickets $2.25 At Door: Adult $3.50 Child $2.75 all prices include tax Advance Tickets Available From Lucan Lions Club Members • And At The Following Locations Don Smith Sunoco Lankins Shell IGarry McFalls - store in Lucan Young's Elginfield BP Shaw's Dairy - Lucan Edgewood Grocery Clark's - Lucan (gas bar) Granton Restaurant - Granton No Advance Tickets Sold Circus Day I Visit Our Exotic Animal & Children's I Petting Zoo Python Snake Exhibit Pony Rides Before and After Circus Performances at small additional cost smasismanammonsim all ell attractions are available at a separate nominal cost. Remember ....Save money and help your local sponsor. Buy your advance discount tickets ahead of show day from various local stores and from members of The Lions Club. Advance tickets will not be on sale circus day. Bring the whole family and see the circus as it should be seen, under the big top: those who had helped at the District Annual and also those who gave assistance at the Blood Donors' Clinic, particularly the convener, Mrs. Jack Radcliffe. Mrs. Radcliffe read a letter of thanks and appreciation from John Jury, area manager for the Cdn. Red Cross who hoped' we would continue to sponsor the clinics. The table centre from the District annual had been delivered to one of the .members, Mrs. Cecil Neil, who celebrated a birthday the day before, and Mrs. Neil was most grateful. One dozen com- lnemorative spoons were ordered as gifts for speakers during the next year or so, and three articles given by a previous member were on display. The decision to how best to make use of them was laid over for another meeting. Mrs. Frank Goring, our representative at the Officers' Conference held at Waterloo University, the end of May gave a most in- teresting informative and sometimes' humorous report of the three day event. Larry told the ladies that Pioneer Seed Company was the first North American Company to reach the part of Brazil where they spent most of their trip and it was this Company from which he had won the holiday for two. The second annual W.A. blossom Tea was held on Thursday evening in the Pentecostal Holiness Revival Centre, Lucan, with June Henry acting as emcee. Becky Brewster received guestsat the door and Geri Fletcher was the registrar, The tables were beautifully decorated with bouquets of silk and dried flowers and slender tapers which had been made by Shirley Dorman and which were for sale following the program. Super desserts were served smorgasbord and tea or coffee was poured by the young women after guests were seated. A joyous sing song was enjoyed, led by Judy Henry, using sign language in one chorus. Judy is an in- structor at the John Robarts School Regional Centre for Hearing handicapped.Becky Brewster opened the program with prayer and Jean Hays of Ailsa Craig, sang two lovely solos. Tony Davies, as guest speaker and demonstrator, brought those present a message "Someting from Nothing" asking if we had looked at our garbage lately, at what we were just throwing away, bags, boxes, containers. She believes firmly in recycling and we have resource things right in our own hands to make gifts so that monies may be released for other good uses, Mrs. Davies proceeded to show a number of articles she had made just from things she found around the house. Tuesday evening the Children's Church presented a program to show the church some of what they have learned. David and Kathy Pritchard were in charge. The Children's Revival Centre I I Sponsored By Lions Club 111 I I I I I I I I r. 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