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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-05-06, Page 18Page 4A Times -Advocate, May 6, 1981 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS -- Trophies were Wednesday bantam league. Back, left, Jason Koren Leger, Lisa Roe, Shelly Johnston and presented to the top bowlers in the Lucon Pfaff, Sandy Hyde and Mike Radcliffe. Front, Shona Craig. T -A photo From area UCW's Presbyterial attracts70 The 20th annual north-west Regional rally of Middlesex Presbyterial U.C.W. was held in Lucan United Church, April 29. Approximately 70 members were present from Ailsa Craig, Brinsley, Carlisle, Clandeboye, Lieury, Lucan and Parkhill Churches, commencing with a delicious buffet supper served by the Friendship Unit. Registration was "man- ned" by Clandeboye members and the excellent Literature Display was in charge of Brinsley U.C.W. Grace Erskine of Lieury U.C.W. led in a hymnsing of old Gospel favourites and later in the program she also sang a solo "When Jesus Comes" with Helen Stanley accompanying her Shirley Ryan, Lucan president gave the address of welcome and Jeannie Lee (Mrs. Murray) of Carlisle directed our thoughts to the theme "Caring and Sharing" during a very unique and Blood clinic draws 108 Members of the Clan- deboye and Lucan Women's Institutes appreciate very much. the donors, 108, with 8 rejects, who turned up for the blood clinic, Thursday evening. Unfortunately this is down 20 donors from last year, which is very regrettable. Both branches would like to express thanks to Hearns Dairy. "Trigger"McLeod, The Coca -cola Co. and the Arena Board for donations for the clinic, and to mem- bers and friends who provided casseroles, etc. for the supper for the staff of the clinic. meaningful service of worship. Jean Lee (Mrs. Lyle) accompanied at the piano for the hymns. After expenses, the of- fering will be equally divided between Camp Kee -Mo -Kee and the C.G.I.T. Girls work Board. Dessert euchre was successful President, Mildred Hirtzel welcomed members of the Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups at the meeting Thursday afternoon in the club rooms in the Masonic Hall. Mrs. Hirtzel thanked all, both men and women, who worked so hard to prepare for and conduct the very successful dessert euchre last Thursday. Ellen and Herb Broom were welcomed back after several months absence, due to illness, and Marie Veel was also welcomed back after eye surgery. A few moments of silence was observed in memory of a former member, Marie Lanphier. Those celebrating bir- thdays this week are Jean Elliott and Lawrence Hirt- zel, congratulations. It was announced that Harriet Holmes is again in St. Joseph's Hospital and we wish her a speedy recovery. Helen McDonald and Iva Hodgins will represent the club at a meeting of the Helping Hands in the library at St. Patrick's School, May 12. Several suggestions were forthcoming for these two members to present at this meeting. Euchre was enjoyed with Irene Egan convening and the Busy Buddies worked on the quilt for the Fair. Crafts n' Things Garden Centre NOW OPEN Planting time is here! Good Selection of Valerie Hodgins, Presbyterial president, of Wellingtoon St. United Church, London brought greetings and commented briefly on several points of interest to the member groups. Also included on the program was Anne White of Birr U.C.W., chairman of the committee for Christian Development. Mrs. White pointed out that the new study would be "Faith and Judgement" with Bible Study included. She urged the groups to invest their own U.C.W.'s by sending members to Westminster or Alma. Mary Sutherland, Ailsa Craig introduced the guest speaker, Faye Blair, teacher at the Huron Hope Nursery School for the Physically and Mentally Handicapped Children at Dashwood. Faye showed slides of the work and development of the children there. She was assisted by Wendy Heinz, co- ordinator of Public Education and Awareness for the South Huron Association for the Mentally Handicapped. The program made those present very aware of existing problems and what is being done to help these children and their parents to cope with a particular disability. More volunteers are always needed. The girls were thanked by Janice Carr, Ailsa Craig. The offering and dedication was looked after by members from Brinsley and Mabel Watson of Parkhill U.C.W. thanked all who had taken part ex- tending an invitation to held the 21st Annual Regional in Parkhill U.C. in 1982. COOKIE DAY The Lucan Girl Guide Cookie Day Blitz, Saturday, was again successful with the support of the area residents who bought the cookies, the girls par- ticipating, parent driving and, the good weather conditions. Thanks 'to all who helped with this fund raising project. Special thanks to parent, Mrs. Margaret Wragg, for her assistance. Commissioner attends Guide banquet Lucan's first Guiding Banquet Monday evening, turned out a great success. All Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders in Lucan, with Revival Centre Sunday morning Gary Schlegel conducted the song service. Danny Gillard ministered singing "The Longer I serve Him the sweeter He grows." Rev. Ray Brewster spoke from Isaiah 61:1-3 on blooming through adversity. These verses tell us we are the garden, the planting of the Lord. God has taken away our mourning, and given us joy. He has taken away the ashes of a heavy life, and given us beauty. Gary Schlegel led the singing for the evening service. Julie McGill ac- companied herself on the piano as she sang "With Thy Mouth Man Confesses." Larry McGill played the piano as he and Julie sung "Count it all Joy." Rev. Ray Brewster asked the people to read Nehemiah who had a burden to go to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Arriving at Jerusalem Nehemiah stirred up the priests and the people to build. It was done "systematically, as each one did the part across from his house. They all co-operated together because the people had a mind to work. It is the way the work in the church goes ahead, when the people work together to get the work done. Upcoming events Friday, May 8, the graduation services for Christianview Bible College will be held at Lucan Revival Centre, at 8:00 p.m. Dr. Arthur Moore, now from Juneau, Alaska, will be the guest speaker. Sunday, May 10, Dr. Moore will be the guest speaker at the services. For the second anniversary services, May 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m., at Lucan Revival Centre, Dr. Moore will be the guest speaker. May 16 at 10:30 at the K.O.A. camp, south of Ailsa Craig, the Women's Auxiliary will hold a bake sale. their parents and leaders turned out, over 180 and together demonstrated what large and active groups our girls are involved with. The guest of honour was the District Commissioner, Mrs. Cheryl Sutherland, who started the meal with grace. After the meal, en- tertainment was provided by the girls, starting with the Girl Guides who presented their puppet play about the founder of Scouting and Guiding, Robert Baden- Powell. The girls made the puppets and scenery themselves, as well as bringing the puppets to life. The play was written by Barbara Coughlin. The 1st Lucan Brownie Pack, Brown Owl Edith White and Tawny Owl Carolyn Theunnisen were thrilled to participate in the big night. They sang two old success favourites, Frere Jacques and Three Blind Mice and then put them together. They make surprisingly good harmony! Also performed was an excercise number called "Head and Shoulders, Baby" with a daring ending. The 2nd Lucan Brownie Pack presented a play en- titled "The Brownies at Eastertime" which revolves around two mischievious Brownies who want to hide the Easter Rabbit's eggs and the Fairies who help the Easter Rabbit find the good and loving children. The Golden Hand girls took the acting parts of the play while the Golden Bar girls sang all the songs, accompanied by Guide Jane Holden. The Lucan Pathfinders presented a comical ren- dition of Dolly Parton's song "9 to 5" ending a truly successful evening. Education Week at Biddulph school The executive of the Home and School Association would like to thank all the parents and the teachers for the work that was done, the contributions that were made to the school and the support that was given to the Family Fun Night, April 23. Unfortunately the list of winners on the ticket draws is too long for this column. If you have children in school you will have received a memo, if not and are in- terested, please call 22s/-4714 for further information. If you have suggestions for the 1982 Fun Night, please contact a member of the executive or the school of- fice. A student council dance was held Thursday April 30. Pre-school registration for students entering kin - Roll call lists UCW's The roll call for the Dorcas Unit Tuesday af- ternoon at Lucan U.C. was to name a U.C.W. within the North-west region of Presbyterial plus a favourite hymn title. Letters of thanks were read from the Men's Mission, London, Reta Robb and Doris Weir. Members were reminded of the obligation accepted to serve coffee after church on Sunday May 10, and to be sure to attend the Regional on Wednesday night and bring a friend. The June "birthday party" was discussed, but further investigation is necessary before reaching a decision. The Westminster Weekend May 28-29 and Alma School for Leaders August 16 to 19 inclusive were discussed and this unit is asked to appoint a member to attend each event. An Easter Worship on the theme "He is Lord of Life and Death" was presented by Kae Thompson who also read a lovely poem on "Friendship." The Study Book "Partners in the Gospel" was taken by the leader. Mabel Froats, based on I Cor. 8:14, under two topics "Toward the Realization of Partnership in the Gospel" and "Christians ▪ in the 80's". Four mishaps in district Four accidentswere in- vestigated this week by of- ficers of the Lucan detach- ment of the Ontario Provin- cial Police with damages totalling only $3.300. Monday at 4 p.m. vehicles driven by Peter Steeper, Parkhill and David Cain, Lucan collided on county road 19 at Ailsa Craig. Constable D.N. Marshall listed damages at $700. A vehicle driven by Mark Pridham, Exeter left the Biddulph -- Blanshard townline at 3:50 p.m. Thurs- day and struck guard rails. Damages were set at $800 by Constable C.S. Fleming. Constable James Craig es- timated damages of $200 to a vehicle driven by Frances Vella, London when it was struck by a piece of plywood which fell from an uniden- tified pickup truck. The mis- hap occurred on Highway 4 near Clandeboye. At 1:50 p.m. Saturday vehicles driven by Douglas White and John Groom, both of London were in collision on Highway 4 at Arva Constable J.A. Wilson listed damages at $1,600: , dergarten in September 1981 was held on April 30, May 1, May 4 and May 5. If you did not get there, please call Gwen Grose, secretary at Biddulph School, 227-4891. Education week will be observed with Open House at the Lucan Building tomorrow, Thursday, any time during the day. Parents are encouraged to make other arrangements for pre- schoolers in order that they may observe as normal a routine as possible, in the classroom. At the Biddulph Building the Open House and Education Fair will be held during the evening of the same day, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. All are invited to come and have students show parents and friends their work. The role of the Block Parent is important at all times of the year, but especially so in the summer when students are not in school. If you would like to help the community by becoming a Block Parent, please call Mrs. W. Demyen at 227-4551. A free hearing check is available at Robarts School, Highbury at Oxford from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 14 and 15. Checks are done by qualified audiologists. This is for adults as well as children. TOP TOES' AY BOWLERS — Lucan Tuesday minor bowling and Michael Cannon. Front, Diane Watt. Co Trophies were presented to the best individual bowlers in the league. Back, left, Michael Goos, Rod Johnston, Todd Frosts Anne Marie Riley, Leanne Sovereign, Janice Atkinson and. T -A photo PIN BREAKERS — The Pinbreakers were the league champions of the Lucan Tuesday minor bowling league. Back, left, Tonya Butchart, Dennis MacDonald and Cherie Evans. Front, Cory Wilson, Michael Cannon. and Todd Froats. T -A photo Anglican Holy Communion was celebrated at the Sunday Morning service at Holy Trinity Church (Anglican). Greeting worshippers were Alan and Michael Scott. The first lesson from Acts was read by Don Ankers and the second lesson and the gospel were read by Rev. Pocock. The flowers in the sanc- tuary were from the funeral of our departed brother in Christ, Arnold Hodgins, who now belongs to the Com- munion of Saints. The Homily by Rev. Pocock was based on the gospel taken from Luke 24:30 "When he was at table with them, he took bread and PLAYOFF CHAMPS -- The playoff championship of the lucan Tuesday minor bowling league was won by the Pinbusters. Back, left, Donni Hugill, Todd Vance and Jamie Pitt. Front, Ann Hodgins, Diane Watt and Carol Pitt. T -A photo blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him." Jesus was made known to His disciples in the breaking of the bread and continues to do so." Up -coming events: Today, Wednesday the A.C.W. meets at 2 p.m. at the home of Alexia Atkinson. Tonight at 7:30 p.m. is the Great Chapter Meeting at St. Anne's Byron; Wardens,Lay delegates and substitute delegates to Synod please note and plan to attend. DENTURE THERAPY CLINK E. J. Steele 62 Front St. West STRATHROY 245-4211 ****************** — CRANE SERVICE — Ty yT Ty 25 Ton Mobile Grove W.H. 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Front, Peter Bates and Brian Roe BAKE SALE The Lucan Pathfinders would like to thank the residents of Lucan and area for their "super" support in the bake sale and afghan raffle which was held Sun- day at the Flea Market and Craft Show at the Lucan arena. The winner of the afghan was Master Stephen Snider. HEAR Come in and see our SPECIALLY PRICED Gifts for Mother's Day Dr.Arthur Moore, PH.D., INSECT TOXICOLOGIST From Concord, California at We have: • Yarns • Craft Supplies • Macrame Yarns Wanted Childrens Clothing Lucan Revival Centre Cor. Richmond and Main St., Lucan Sunday, May 10 1 1 a.m. d 7 p.m. Monday, May 11 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 7:30 p.m. ALL WELCOME, • Nearly New Clothing • Shell Crafts • Crafts and Yarn Literature 1 • Ready Made Crafts and Nearly New Clothing To e on consi _ nment COUNTRY CRAFTS and THING 175 Mrrin, Luuln )27 4033 (