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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1988-07-13, Page 201 .OPEN NEW AMBULANCE FACILITY-- New facilities of the Lucan Ambulance Service were opened officially - Friday afternoon. Cutting the ribbon from the left. are Lucan reeve Norm Steeper, London township"reeve'Jack Moir, Middlesex MU'P Doug Reycraft, Lucan Ambulance owner Bill Haskett and McGillivray township reeve -Charles Corbett. Improve Lucan and -area. ambulance service LUCAN` - New facilities official- ly opened in Lucan Friday after- noon will provide quicker and list - ter ambulance service for resident' of the village of.Lucan and the sur- rounding townships. A new 710 square foot office and :garage building will allow employ - ccs of.Lucan and arca Ambulance Service to stay, at the facility dur- - ing working hours and provide very quick repsonse time to a call. Bill 1 {askctt, owner and operator of Lucan Ambulance Service said Friday -that the two full-time and • six part-time employees. will be at the new facility each week day from. Monday to Friday from 8 am. to 5 p.m. and are on standby call the rest of the tittle. I laskctt added, " We arc hoping the Ministry of Health will extend our hours to 50 each week in the very near future." Bill; the fourth generation of the Haskett fatuity to be involved in ambulance service built the new fa- cility with funding assistance from the Ontario Ministry of Health. The first ambulance service in Lu - can was established by Charlie Has - ken in 1882 to be followed- by his son William, grandson Clarence and now great grandson Bill. Middlesex MPP Doug Rcycraft confirmed that a recommendation has been made toextend ambulance service hours in small coummuni- ties to 50 hours ref. week." . 1 le added, "We wouldn't Want any- one to think that this evolution is at an end, but another step towards expansion and improvement. Rcycraft continued, " We some- times take ambulance services for.. granted until,a crisis comes along. It's a comfort to know they are there when you need them." Lucan reeve Noon Steeper said, • "We arc thankful to the four genera- tions of the Haskett fancily in pro- viding ambulance service, to the vil- lage and surroundibng area. This cx-- pansion.Will certainty be a benefit to us." - Also speaking -at the official opening were reeves Charles Cor- bett of McGillivray township anti Jack Moir froni.London township. Corbett congratulated 1 laskett on improving the ambulance service. fie said, "Our township and the north end of Middlesex county arc now covered quite adequately by ser- vices in Lucan and Parkhill.- - Bill Baskett concluded; " In this day and age while we rover Lucan and arca, we.. are not restricted to our 'own territory. Under Central De- spatch in London we could be called to go anywhere if we are out on the road and in an advantageous posi- tion for another call." Seniors end year with potluck LUCAN - The last meeting of the Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups until September, met in the Scout Hall on June 30. A pot luck dinner was held at 1wel�•c-thirty. It was well attended and enjoyed by all. - The meeting opened with 0 Can- ada played by Aluriel Coblcigh. 1'he. minutes were read by Mabel Needham in the absence of our.sec- retary• Voyke Jordan. It was decided to give a donation to the Scouts Tor the use of the hall for meetings. Dean Gibson made a motion they play the games by the rules of the Tri -County game::. It will be easier for participant z when the games conic around again next. June: ► A report of finances was read by Acarian Noels. Birthday greetings were extended to those with birthdays in July and August. They were Hazel Cun- ningham, Muriel `Coblcigh, Kay Armstrong, Mary- Kooy, Gladys Atkinson will be 92 on July 27, Evan Hodgins, Jessie Reeves, Joe Store Location Hwy. 83, just west of Dashwood 237-3561 Open July 1 - 9 to 6 HAYTER'S TURKEYSExtended Store Hours Monday -Saturday 9 - 6 Closed Sundays Featuring • Ground Turkey • Sausage • Patties • Schnitzel • Filets Smoked Turkey . • Breast Roast • Cutlets SPECIAL THIS WEEK WINGS 59b. (while quantities last) also FROZEN TURKEYS available BILL 113 —RETAIL $USINESS HOLIDAYS ACT, 1988 AND BILL 114 —EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AMENDMENT ACT, 1988 The Standing Committee on Administration of Justice will meet' to consider Bills 113 and 114 commencing Wednesday, August 3. 1988 in the Legislative Building, Queen's Palk, Toronto. Ontario and other\ locations throughout the province as may by required. The Committee invites written submissions .from- individuals; groups or organizations wishing to^ comment on the above mentioned Bills. All briefs §hould be deposited with the Clerk of the Committee no later than Wednesday. September 14, 1988. Request[ for apdointments to appear before the Committee to make an oral presentation should be directed to the Clerk of the Committee not later than Friday. August 5, 1988 for consider ation of the Committee. ROBERT CALLAHAN, M.P.P. DEBORAH DELLER Chairman Clerk of the ComnuttP(' - Room 472, Legislative Build'ng, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A2 Telephone: 416 963-2977 Collect calls will be accepted. Legislative Assembly. of Ontario 1 • Carter and Lulu Culbert. Alma and Evan Hodgins were celebrating their 54th wedding an- niversary on June. 30. Many more happy anniversary wishes were given by the club. - An invitation was extended to the members to attend Verna and Evan Ibbilsons Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary to be held in Lucan Community Centre at 7:.30 p.m. On -August 20. 1 tope you have many more Verna and Evan. Meeting adjourned for cards and games. Euchre prizes were Ladies High - Mary Davis, Lones - Hazel . Cunningham, Low - Elsie Gibson, Men's-lligh - Harry Noels, Lones - Murray Carter, Low - Evan Hod - .gins.. Craft prize -cote Wenner - stroll!). Cattle struck on Highway 23 U LCAN -• During the week of July' 3 - 9, Ontario Provincial Po- • lice in Lucan investigated three mo- tor vehicle accidents. Only one in- volved personal injury. _On Friday, a vehicle operated by Earl Gill of RR2 Listowel was northbound on llighwat 23 when it came upon a number of cattle on the roadway. Gill's vehicle struck c• attct:GiII received minor injuries. OPP Officers investigated 38 gen- eral occurrences over this period of time including break, enter and thefts, found drugs, escape •lawful ctistody -young offenders and 12 - hour suspensions. Meet your changing -financial obi, dations with a Financial Security Planning Program from The Co-operators. Call today for complete information Bob Lammie C O the v co-operators EXETER: 472 Main Street, 235-110 1111 IMMII Al 7111 I,MMIR( IAI 11HM IR .\\11 Rev. Ray' �Is ouest speaker LUCAN - Tim Kritzer lyd the utt the family, on three keys to sue- ing on What is•your Teenage up to. worship song service Sunday mom- cc;sful family. Now? ing. Rev. Roger Mason introduced Upcoming clients - Sunday, July Pioneer Clubs for Boys and Girls" Rcv. Ray Brewster, former pastor -of 17 at 7 p.m. the marriage and rami-_ • in Grades 1-6 is to start September Lucan Revival Centre, and now ly series continues With The Key to 13th at 7 p.m. at Lucan Revival Mission Supervisor in Asia of the Your Child's Heart with Rcv. Roger - Centre. Call 227-4877. Pentecostal Holiness Church. . • .Mason. July 24 at 7 pini. Pastor • August 8 to 12 is Lucan Commu Rev. and Mrs. Bre suer live with Pieter Schinkleshock will be speak- nity Vacation Bible School. ecial awards at their sons Stephen and Nathan in Singapore. • Pieter Schin.ktcshock• conducted _ the, Sunday evening service. Alter.+1 S having the children come -to the St. PaLr a ad u atI O n From the Rising of .the Sun._. ----- -- V A video showed conte of the life LUCAN St. Patrick School. held • Slicmna Maslen icecived the N'uz,ey in Asia, with its beauty; it s people, . its grade eight graduation on Tues R)' Ryan Memorial Award for ladyship and its poverty. People The evening began ;mil Dari 1{1 ndrikscn received the in1� :o the gospel, in Asian and Indic. are resond- day June 28. with a delicious meal prepared by • Stichael Vandcrloo Memorial Award for gcntlentanship. . • Loretta Foran won the. Maslen Award for all-round female student and Jeremy Jcmec the John Vander- - loo Jr. Memorial Award for all- round male student: Amy. Sullivan was valedictorian. The guest speaker for the evening .was Doug Rcycraft MPP. He gave :in inspiring and informative -talk. Alt in all it was a lovely evening. Unna countries, but there arc so the grade seven mothers. few native Pastors. After-dinner there was the presen- Rcv. Ray Brewster told of a talion of diplomas and certain spa church in Hon Kori where the • cific awards. Daphne Damen and h: ve 1,400 young people Ron Damen received the girl and es twice each Sunday. The ^lis_ boy personal achievement awards. cions goal for Rev. Brewster is to Melanie Chittcnden and Mark Prc- train natives to start churches.in the . Vosl rcccivcd the best progress large Asian cities. awards. • Although 'Thailand is closed .to rcKatie-Malone and Kelly Malone ceivthe gospel, Rcv: Brewster has made ccf the high academic awards. arrangements for a young couple to go .to Bangkok to start a Christian church there. Thailand is all Budd- hist. Mrs. Brewster told of seeing the six and a half ton gold Budblha in Bangkok. She thanked God we do not have .to worship these false idols, when we can serve the twin ' God. Rcv. Brewster said they can- not return to Singapore until they obtain a permanent visa. Rev. Brewster continued tate series Saintsbury by Mrs. Heber Davis SAINTSBURY - St. Patricks Sunday School held their picnic and pool .party at the home of Hazel and 1 lugh Davis on July 5 •at noon. There were 32 moms and children in attendance. Everyone enjoyed the pot luck lunch and the pool provid- ed a refreshing escape from the heat. Miss Donna McFalls was after- noon and dinner guest recently with her aunt and uncle 1 lugh and Hazel Davis. - Mrs. Mabel Needham and Mrs. Voyle Jordon have enjoyed several trips to Ipperwash this past week. Mrs. Mary Davis was a Friday dinner guest with her neighbours Mr. and Mrs. Art McLean, Lucan. . Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Carroll and family and Harry Carroll spent Sunday afternoon visiting relatives . in Sarnia. They .were observing thcit 17 anniversary, Mrs. Wayne Carroll's relatives joined them for dinner in Sarnia. Best Interest Q3/80Guaanteed 0 investment Certificates • subject to change Gaiser•Kneale 1� Insurance Brokers Inc Exeter 235-2420 Clinton 482-9747 Grund Bend 238-8484 Hensel) 262-2119 tm Huron NW Landscaping Limited R.R.2 Locknow 529-7247 Sate. affordable, quality play structures tor residential use; complete with optional and expandable features. We inclkde a guarantee with substance. HOURS: Mon. -Sate -5; closed Sundays /AM AUTO REPAIR SAFE T BRAKE AND MUFFLER Lifetime Muffler Installed $39.95 (most cars) 235-2277 Thanks Your support of our FLOWERS OF HOPE campaign has totalled $20,000. As in the past, we confined our canvass to the month of May and fend you responded with your generosity in helping us reach our goal. A special thanks to Annie Boersma, chairperson, the captains and canvassers for your dedication and hard work. Canvassers go door to door in both urban and rural areas of South Huron to raise funds so that we may continue support to people we serve in local communities. The support for your Association as expressed in these dona- tions truly comes as an.encouragement as we endeavour to sup- port others in living useful and satisfying lives. If you were missed on the canvass and would like to share in this effort, please address your donation to Box 29, Dashwood, On- tario, NOM 1 NO. A tax deductible receipt ,will be mailed back to you with -Our thanks. South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped Richard Hucal John J. Gray President Executive Director 811-MMISh �)rlr,;- n, ✓ J Fri., July 8 to Mon., July 18th _-..L_..-Conf i n ueq CASUAL INDUSTRIES INC. 'file ultimate in elegant casua! living • CASUAL FURNITURE - the finest in quality and•comfort with a tremendous selection of style and colour, for indoor and outdoor use. • The 'PERFECT PLANT' - over 70 varieties of artificial plants, flowers and trees - • OUTDOOR ACCESSORIES - the famous Weber fireplaces. - outdoor torches and candle lamps. - cleaner, polish, furniture covers. - outdoor electric lamps, boating.lamps. - umbrellas, placcmats, rep!acclnent cushions. • ACRYLIC - drink and tableware in a wide selection of beautiful colour~. 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