HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-05-11, Page 23Village tax rate
up by 10 percent
The 1983 tax rate for the
village of Lucan was set by
council. Tuesday night calling
for an average increase of
about 10 percent.
The overall rate for
residential purposes for
public school supporters will
be 51.58 mills. A year ago it
was set at 46.59 mills.
The commercial rate goes
from 54.82 mills to 60.69 mills.
The general village rate has
been set at 16.68 mills, an in-
crease of seven and a half
percent while the county rate
goes at 4.68 mills, up three
and a half percent and the
secondary anc.blementary
school rates are 14.24 and 16
mills, respectively for a rise
of 13.8 percept.
St. Patrick classes
donate to save -a -family
George Giesen, a member
of the Student Council and
Mr. Dutton, principal of St.
Patrick's presented Father
Kandathil of the Save -a=
Family organization with a
cheque for $1,000. The money
will be used to build two
houses for underprivileged
people in India. The goal was
achieved by several Fund
Raising activities.
Father Rudy Hogervorst, a
missionary priest working in
Chile, South America, visited
us recently and told us about
the people and land near San-
tiago where he has worked for
the past 19 years. We learned
a lot and were able to give a
donation to him which is to be
used to help others in that
country less fortunate than
ourselves.
Education week at St.
Patrick's was a tremendous
success. Many parents and
friends took the opportunity to
visit the school during the
Open House on Sunday, April
26. They were able to attend
gymnastics demonstrations,
public speaking, puppet plays
and a play entitled
Cinderfellow.
The : rade two students
have recently made their
First Communion with their
families. These students join-
ed their classmates in a,
special celebration on
Mother's Day to receive Com-
munion as a group.
The primary students at-
tended the May Court Club of
London marionette show on
May 3. The production for the
children this year was Alad-
din and His Wonderful Lamp.
May 5 Miss Barry's grade
eight class and Mr. Gar -
diner's Grade seven class
went to see Catholic Central's
production of the play "I Love
Mama".
Mrs. Hern's kindergarten
class and Mrs. Kelly's Grade
one class spent an educational
and enjoyable trip at the Lon-
don Regional Children's
Museum in London. The
children were able to explore
the exhibits "A Child Long
Ago" and "Dinosaurs."
April 29, Mrs. Maxwell's
grade five and six class went
to the London Public Library
to hear a talk by Gordon Kor-
man, a famous Canadian
children's author. The class
also toured Theatre London in
the afternoon.
'B' LADIES CHAMPS -- The 'B' champs of the Lucan ladies bowling league are the
Hot Tamales. Back, lett, Linda Roberts, Beth Ratcliffe and Judi Thomas. Front, Sharon
Hoskett, Ann Hardy and Sue Haskett. T -A photo.
and district n
Seniors enjoy dessert, .euchre
A very pleasant afternoon
was spent Thursday, at the
Legion Hall when 78 members
LEFTOVERS WIN - The Leftovers won the 'A' championship oft the Lucan ladies
bowling league. Back, left, Carol Willems, Shirley Fowles and Marg Greenlee. Front,
Lois Hodgins and Sue Johnston. LA photo.
QUESTION MARKS WIN - The 'B' championship of the Lucan Colleens ladies bowl-
ing league was won by the Question Marks. Back, left, Marg Dann, Vesta Rock and
Eileen Hodgins. Front, Helen Hearn, captain Janice Dauncy and Nancy Marshall.
LUCAN WI PRESENTS FLAGS -- Mabel Froats of the Lucan Women's Institute
presented a flag to Biddulph Central School's grade seven class recently. Students
are Bobbi -Jo Richards, Rondo Dickey, Carol Pitt and Mike Gillen. T -A photo.
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of the Sunshine and Busy Bud-
dies Groups, with friends, en-
joyed lucious desserts follow-
ed by 10 games of euchre.
Most members had brought
a small gift for the prizes
which were given in an
unusual way. A prize went to.
the high person at each table,
and one to the lady with the
most lone hands, Mabel
Needham and the man with
the most lone hands, Roy
Swartz.
After this everyone not,
receiving one of the foregoing
prizes, tore off the top of their
score card, containing their
name, and a draw for the rest
of the prizes, 30 in all, was
held.
Harry Noels a?ting as auc-
tioneer, did a fine job of con-
ducting a "Dutch Auction"
with many lucky winners of
baskets of groceries and
grocery items, as that draw
continued.
Members of the Busy Bud-
dies craft group are remind-
ed that their ceramic classes
start tomorrow, Thursday, so
come prepared!
ferent villages and find this
service is much needed and
much appreciated.
He said there are many
more eye problems there than
here in Canada, due in part,
to the very bright and pro-
longed sunlight. Used
eyeglasses are much needed.
These are examined by op-
tomitrists, put on pe-scription
and when Dr. Johnson gets
there hopefully he will find
the perscription he needs for
a given person. He illustr .ted
his talk with'wwkny slides:
Marion Hodgson gave the
courtesies and issued an in-
vitation to hold' the Rally at
Brinsley United Church, in
1984.
Families featured
Many family groups were
present to worship together at
Christian Family service Sun-
day morning in Lucan United
Church. Bill and Judy Darl-
ing, along with Kyle and
Kevin greeted the congrega-
tion as they arrived, and later
assisted in receiving the
offering.
Barb Coughlin told a story
for the boys .and girls about
Danny's gift to mother. Just
as mother valued the gift
because of the love it express-
ed, so the Lord values our
love to Him expressed
through our gifts. Following
the story, Barb Gibson took
-the large group of children out
for their Junior Congregation
craft period.
The choir's lovely anthem,
"I don't know about tomor-
row" expressed the faith of a
Christian as they sang, "I
know Who Holds the Future "
and "I know Who holds my
Hand." The flowers in the
sanctuary were from the
funeral of the late Mr. Bill
Amos. The sympathy and
prayers of the congregation
are extended to his family.
Mr. Brown spoke on the
theme, "God's Presence in
the Home." Using the Bible
examples of Zacchaeus and
Cornelius he pointed out that
God's presence in a home
prepares those who live there
for His salvation,
F'ollowing the service was
the monthly Friendship cof-
fee. Friends and members
gathered to enjoy fellowship
and a great variety of goodies
provided by Dorothy Dedels
and the Outreach Committee.
The senior choir meets at
its usual hour Wednesday
evening, and also at 7:30 in
the C.E. wing is a Vacation
Bible School planning
meeting for those from all
churches interested in this
summer outreach activity.
Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00
p.m. is the UCW's hot beef
dinner at the arena. A few
tickets at discount rates are
still available. Tickets at the
door are $6 for adults, $3 for
children, and preschoolers
free. Junior choir meets also
Thursday evening at 6:30 for
a final practice before singing
Sunday.
Next Sunday is Mission
Sunday. This special service
has been planned and will be
conducted by the Mission and
Service Committee of the
Church with the assistance of
the Junior Choir.
Special guests at the ser-
vice will be members of St.
Patrick's Youth Choir, who
will be singing also. The mon-
thly Hymn Sing will follow the
service at 10:55 a.m. Lucan
Stewards meet Monday, May
16 at 8 p.m. and Lucan Ses-
sion, Tuesday, May 17 also at
8 p.m.
Anglican
ladies meet.
The Afternoon Group of
Anglican Church Women met
Wednesday at the home of
Betty Ankers with Olive
Atkinson and Minnie Hodgins
assisting her.
The leader, Marion
Hodgins, began with two
readings, "Spring" and "He
Loves You". Opening
prayers, with emphasis on the
family and unity of God's peo-
ple, were offered.
The meditation was taken
from the Living Message with
Edythe Murdy reading the
scripture. We heard of one of
God's great leaders,
Melchizedek, king and high
priest of Salem. He was a
man of power and authority
who recognized the source of
his power and saw that he had
responsibility for the spiritual
as well as the material well-
being of his tribe. Leadership
is a gift from God and must be
exercised according to what
we believe is God's will.
A note from Janice
Chisholm, Medway Deanery
representative, was read. She
thanked the ladies of Holy
Trinity for their hospitality in
hosting the rally held April 27.
Betty Ankers, Edythe Mur-
dy, and Marion Hodgins will
be attending the annual con-
ference of Anglican Church
Women at St. I'aul's
Cathedral. The theme is
"Love of Christ, leaves us no
choice" and Marjorie Smith,
of the United Church, London
Conference, will be the guest
speaker.
In honour of one of our
"young" members, Blanche
Haskett,birthday cake and ice
cream was enjoyed. In clos-
ing, all joined hands and
repeated the grace together.
Girls win ball hockey
Times -Advocate, Moy 11, 1983
Page 23
Edgewood wins junlor farmer play
At the Bryanston Youth
Centre May 5, the Edgewood
Junlor Farmers began their
monthly meeting by singing
the Junior Farmer song and
roll call followed by Diane
Denotter reading the minutes
of the previous meeting.
The club is proud to an-
nounce that members won the
trophy for best play in the An-
nual Junior Farmer
Dramafest held April 9 in
Blyth. .
Participants were Lynda
Martens, Betty Van
Geleuken, Joe Martens, Deb-
bie Hughes, Don Moir, Linda
Giesen, Michael Vanderloo,
Rita Dewan, Cathy Cocquyt,
Rudi Heeman, Jacqueline
VandenBoomen, Marion
Siroen, Tracey Vanderloo anti
Lori Shumka.
Debbie Hughes and Linda
Martens also captured the
award for Best Director, and
Betty Van Geleuken won for
best actress. Congratulations
to all. '
Apri130 a ball hockey tour-
nament was held and the girls
team won the "A" trophy.
The "Wooden Boot" award
was presented to the boys ball
hockey team for their efforts
in trying to play the game.
The Rosebowl was
presented to Rudi Heeman for
all his time spent on dressing
up as the famous "Pokaroo"
from the Polka -Dot Door
television show, while our
club was selling tickets for the
lives performance to be held
on May 8.
Friday, July 22 has been
procla'med Junior Farmer
Day at Canada's Wonderland
and the club received a letter
asking for entertainment for
that specific day.
We also received a letter -
from the 4-H program for our
county, to make a donation
towards their fall Achieve-
ment Day. program.,Ourclub
carried the motion made by
Nancy Harris that we con -
Rally for
Presbytery
The 22nd annual North-
West Regional Rally of the
Middlesex Presbyterial,
U.C.W. - was held in Aifsa
Craig United Church, May 3,
on the theme "Jesus Christ,
the Light of the World."
This theme was carried out
on tie name tags, made by
Jean Brown of Lucan, who,
with Iva Hodgins, was in
charge of the registration
table. Following a delicious
smorgasbord supper served
by the hostess UCW Janet
Johnstone of Parkhill UCW
led in an excellent sing -song
and warship on the theme was
led by members of the Lieury
group.
President, Jean McKichan,
welcomed everyone and
chaired the meeting.
Presbyterial president, Mrs.
I. Hansford brought greeting
from Presbyterial, hoping
that the groups would make
use of officers for informa-
tion, speakers, etc., and
challenged members to take
a good look at the Purpose of
the United Church Women "to
unite all women of the con-
gregation for the total mission
of the church and to provide
a medium through which we
may express our loyalty and
devotion to Jesus Christ in
Christian Witness, study,
fellowship and service."
Mrs. Hansford announced
Kee -Mo -Kee Day for June 13
and invited all to participate
in this opportunity toworship,
study and play with members
throughout the Presbyterial.
Revival Centre
Rev. Evert Gagnon played
a trumpet solo, Great is Thy
Faithfulness. Rev. Williams
thanked all -those who sent
him flowers and cards while
he was recovering. He then
introduced guest speaker
Rev. Evert Gagnon, former
pastor of the church. Mr.
Gagnon . played on his
trumpet, Jesus, There's
Something About That Name.
Rev. Gagnon read the story
about Joseph being sent to
check on his brothers and
welfare of the flocks of sheep,
from Genesis 37:12-17. A man
found him lost, and asked him
"What seekest thou?" We can
ask many Christians today
what they are seeking.
Sunday evening Mr. Wm. •
Davies opened the evening
service with chorus singing.
The Nations Quartet, from
London, Ontario, beautifully
sang for the service. They led
the congregation in worship of
God. After a most uplifting
musical evening,
refreshments were served in
the fellowship hall.
May,lSth, Sunday evening
at 7 p.m. slides will be shown
of Haiti, for the Missions
Sunday.
May 18, Wednesday'even-
ing, the ladies will host a
Blossom Tea, in the
Fellowship Hall of the church.
All ladies are invited to
attend.
tribute $50.00 towards this
worthwhile organization.
Lynda Martens then gave
the County Director's Report.
She informed us that the J.F.
Choir had placed first in the
recent Kiwanis festival held
in London. Then she asked if
anyone would like to he co-
ordinator for the summer
baseball games and Rudi
volunteered his time to do it.
There was a discussion on,
alcohol at dances; (whether
or not to have any) and it was
agreed that the county policy
should be strictly enforced.
A big thank -you received
from Micahel O'Shea for the
clubs efforts in the recent can-
vassing for the Cancer
Society. _
A variety show has been
scheduled for the evening of
May 25. A full night of enter-
tainment has been planned,
and members were asked to
bring baked goods for snacks
Anglican Church
As the congregation and
friends of Holy Trinity
Anglican Church gathered for
worship they were greeted
and welcomed by Marla
Wilson and son Michael; Pen-
ny Hodgins also greeted
everyone with her gift of
music as she sang several
contemporary songs accom-
paning herself on the guitar.
During the service of Mor-
ning Prayer, the appointed
lessons were read by Patricia
Pocock and Donald Ankers.
The music throughout the ser-
vice honored Mothers on this
day set aside by the world for
such a purpose.
Rev. Pocock in his message
to the children, reminded
thein that the greatest gift a
mother can receive from her
children is their love based on
the teachings of Jesus. A love
which says "I care and I
share" not just one day but
everyday. •
The sermon was based on
the gospel reading. Prior to
Christ's Ascension, He tries t0
reassure His disciples that
when He must leave them He
will give them a gift. "Peace
is what I leave with you; it is
My own peace that I give you.
Ido not give it as the world.
does."
Plans for the celebration of
the 75th anniversary of the
present Church June 26 are
nearing completion. A special
service of thanksgiving will
be at 11 a.m. with a hot buf-
fct luncheon at the Communi-
ty Centre at 1 p.m. followed
by a program. A special
speaker Wm. Jacobi, of
Toronto, will have as his topic
"Looking Ahead." Betty and
Don Ankers are in charge of
tickets, call 227-4315. More in-
formation later.
Up -coming 'events:
Wednesday May 11, Deanery
of Medway, Great Chapter
meeting, 8 p.m. at St.
George's, Wharncliffe Rd.
London.
Next Sunday, May 15 at
10:00 a.m., a combined ser-
vice of St. James and Holy
Trinity in Lucan with. Rev,
John Hofland taking the ser-
vice of Holy Communion. A
coffee hour and reception will
follow, please plan to attend.
to round out the evening.
The field day will be held
June 11 in Arva. The club will
participate in various single
and team events.
Club president Jerry
Martens has informed the
club that extra chairs have
been ordered so that hopeful-
ly be next meeting everyone
will have a chair to sit on.
Two visitors were in from
the Huron County club and
asked all to join in some ac-
tivities planned for this
month. They will hold a car
rally May 15 beginning at
Zehr's parking lot, Exeter
and ending the day's ac-
tivities with a barbecue. A
golf tournament has been
scheduled for May 22 at the
Exeter golf course, and the
last weekend in July has been
set aside for, their Mystery
Tour.
It has been brought to the
club's attention that the fence
around the Youth Centre is in
need of being painted again,
so June 26 the club will paint
the fence as well as the
bleachers being made for the
school. Dave Cook
volunteered to bring the paint
required to do the job.
The Community Better-
ment Committee suggested
that the club should provide
services to the people of
Reece's Corners to help clean
up around the rea. Anyone in-
terested met April 7 for a car-
pool to the area.
A family "Fun -Day" will
also be looked into and a com-
mittee was set up to look fur-
ther into the details of the
day. A committee was also
set up for "Sandblast" which
is' our annual beach party
held at the Pinery.
'A' CHAMP DOLLIES -- Diane's Dollies won the 'A' championship of the Lucan Col-
leens ladies bowling league. Back left, Debbie Wonnocott, Lori Quinn and Kathy
Holland. Front, Thelma Hodgins, captain Diane Rummell and Nadine Hickson.
Three -area mishaps,
deer hit in one
Officers of the Lucan
detachment of the Ontario
Provincial Police in-
vestigated three accidents
this week with damages
totalling 83,900.
Wednesday at 11:20 p.m. a
vehicle driven by Mary Lou
Morkin, RR 3, Lucan struck a
deer while eastbound on
llighway 7, near Highway 23.
Constable C.S. Fleming set
damages at $2,000.
Constable F.L.
Goldschmidt set damages at
$600 when a trailer became
unhooked from a pickup truck
driven by Timothy Trudgeon
on Highway 7, east of
Highway 4 at 7:45 a.m.,
Thursday.
Vehicles driven by Michele
Capalbo, Lucan and Cornelius
Dejong, Brticefield collided at
2:35 p.m. Saturday on
Highway 4 at the Roman Line
intersection. Constable D.N.
Marshall listed damages at
$1,300.
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