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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-07-06, Page 13 (2)Lucan and district news Okay family dining licence On a split vote, Lucan council Tuesday' night. ap- proved a request from the local. Lions club to apply for a family dining licence to be used during the 1971 Lucan Fair. - Councellor Larry Hotson who is a member of the Lions ----and on--the-Community Centre board moved the resolution. He was supported by reform Steeper, Harry Wraith voted • against the motion. The fourth coun- cillor, Gary McFalls was absent. Reeve Ivan Hearn said, "1 Want it known publicly that, I --- am • not - in favour. There should be one place where parents can take., their children where alcoholic beverag-s are not available. In supporting the motion, Hotson said, "the licence application would, be for the upstairs auditorium and Water consumption high, may up price to buyers Lucan council is' con- sidering steps to decrease the per capita consumption of water from the village's water system. A survey taken over a recent 12 day period by works foreman Bert Thompson revealed the pumping of 2,654,300 gallons - of water. The average daily pum- ping for the period from June 22 to July 4 amounts to . 221,200 gallons per day. of -this amount, an average of 13,000 gallons per day were sold to out-of-town customers. - The village charges 25 cents for each 110 gallons purchased from the tower. Councillor Norm Steeper commented, "the' h(nd> writing appears to be on -the wall. We need to increase the price. It could range from 75 to 100 percent." Reeve Ivan Hearn said the average consumption for domestic use in other municipalities ranges from 65 to 70 gallons per day. The currentfl.ucan average in- cluding tower sales is about 99 gallons per day. Hearn continued, "we,will find a very substantial saving in water this fall and ,viinter at the Lucan Com- munity Zentre. The old compressors were water cooled while the new system uses brine.' Bylaw 13-75 which co and regulates the use of lawn and garden hose continues in effect' this summer. The bylaw passed in 1975 restricts extra water use to between the hours of 7.30 and 9 a.m. and 6.30 and 9 p.m. ntrols' Biddulph g Area secondary_ schools will increase by 60 students from Biddulph-Lucan Public School in - -September following Graduation, Thursday evening. With Tami McRoberts acting as mistress of ceremonies the program opened with the singing of 0 Canada. Roger Hall ex- pressed the appreciation of the students and their parents, to the Grade 7 class mothers for the lovely banquet. Greetings from the Administration were ex- pressed by D.1. McIntosh and principal, Mr. Fred Berdan also spoke to the parents and young -people and presented the Mowbrey awards to Jacqui Green as top girl student and to Shawn Birthday party enjoyed by UCW Members of the Evening Unit of Lucan U.C.W. held their annual evening out and birthday party Tuesday night, when they had dinner at the 4 -Way Restaurant Exeter, then tourned the Country Spire and the Country Craftsman. Returning the ladies gathered at the home of their leader, Bernice-Lbckyer ' where, during a brief '•busitfesiy meeting, they decided to 'Sponsor once again a drive if needed -for a "bale" fcir • the Women's Mission. This will include bedding; good used clothing, both women's and childrens', toothpaste and brushes, 'combs and brushes', soap; oo,.etc. A box will be plat in the vestibule of the church this purpose. •. The ecided to donate the • purchase of a meal would be rad ua tion necessary in order to get a One portionof the arena is Porter as top boy. used for bar facilities where ---- The academic awards children are not allowed. The were instituted this year and Lucan Fair will' be held on given by Mr. Berdan who August 18, 19 and 20. also presented them to the In other business, council four top students, Jacqui agreed to ask the Ontario Green, Shawn Porter, Tami Ministry of Transportation Mc Roberts and David and Communication to do a Gilmour. The "Trojan" feasibility study on the need Award, also new this year, for -traffic • lights on main was so named in a contest street. between groups •of three Councillor Larry Hotson in students each, and was won making- the suggestion said, this first year by Leslie -it's almost impassible to Patterson, and presented by get- across main street Mr. Malcolm McLean. during heavy traffic Friday The large class was in- ni hts." traduced by vice-principal Vill send a resolution to Norman Steeper and this the County of Middlesex was followed by a delightful asking the appointment of play entitled "It Takes a the Lucan bylaw en - Wizard" with the main forcement officer to enforce characters being John all village bylaws on Alice Storey. David Dolan, Loys and William streets which Melanson, Tami McRoberts, are county roads. Randy Hall, Tim Materi, Learned from reeve Ivan Dannie Avery, Alan Mardlin, Hearn that the recon - Lori Leitch, Jody Rydall, Charlene Middleton. Shannon Thompson and Steven Glenn. money received for- catering for the 90th birthday party of Mrs. Eldon Hodgson. the money in petty cash, and the birthday money received later in the evening, to the Women's Mission, London. All members were asked to co-operate with the Food Booth committee at the Fair when asked for baking and for assistance in serving' in the booth. All prpceeds from this effort will gd into the "Manse" Fund and Clan- deboye will be assisting this year. Husbands and families are invited to share in this project. Cake and - ice . cream provided- by Freeda Melalisonand Marjorie Park was enjoyed by the mem'tiers and Bernice .Lockyer read two. lovely birthday poems. provided by Mrs. Melanson. The next meeting will Ile on. Tuesday; September 26 -PRINCIPAL MOVED A very moving presen- tation was trade to Mr. Berdan as he leaves Bid- dulph-Lucan School to become Principal at Cen- tennial School, Arva, when the Grade 8 Classes gave him a gift, an oil painting of Susan Devost were adhering the school,' painted by a to all building permit former student, Ferliin requirements to move a Sovereign. It was with great -house tb kat 11 at the irlier difficulty that Mr. Steeper of Beech and DuTess kept Mr. Berdan from streets. .looking out the wincjow of.his Will be asking for a office the last few weeks in .meeting with the Lucan case he saw Ferlin in the detachment of the Ontario field across the road -and Provincial Police in regard went over to investigate. to the increasing- number of However it • ' as ac- complaints of teenage cotnplished without his loitering and squealing o knowledge and his ap- tires. - preciation of this lovely and most appropriate gift was the program was drawn b easy to see. Loys Melanson and Jacqu The design.for the cover of Green.. struction work on Albert street would be starting Wednesday morning. It had been delayed because of a heart attack suffered by the contractor. Agreed to place a plaque in the Market Square park denoting the work put in -by the Lucan Lions club . in developing the area. The park has been turned over to the village 'by the ervice - club. Learned that Giles and GRADUATES AT BIDDULPH -- Grade eight students -at Biddulph Central School received their graduation certificates Thursday night, Bock, left Robert Roberts, Allan Mordtin, Tim Materi, Allan McRoberts Danny Avery, Jim'Paton, Steve 61ew, Tim Culbert, Brion Currah, David Dolan and Tom Amies. Fourth row, Dennii White, Kevin Donn, Jon Carroll, David Gilmour, -Darryl Currah, Shawn Porter, les Patterson, John Storey, Roy Cook and Roger Hall. Third row, Anna Bates, Carolyn lankin, .Robin Coverhill, Shari Mclean,'Shannon Thompson, Michelle Lockie, Wendy Ehrhart, Verna Blone, Julie Avery, Kim Koopman, Lathy holiand and Randy Hall. Second row, Robin Kroul, Ann Marie Nixon, Lynn Dykemon, Lauri Robrcheou, Helen Herbert, Charlene Middleton, Debbie Moir, Rosonn Pritchard, Janet Hockey, - Lauri Burns, Denise Hoyter, Lorre Leitch, Lynn Evons,Jacqur Green and Judy Davidson. Front, Lynn Melanson, Heather Hodgson, Tom McRoberts, Lorraine Crawford, Susan Hodgins, Jodi Rydall; Martine Engel, Sandy Show, Karen Beaucage, Joyce Ehrhart, Jackie Rishords and Lisa Bakker T -A photo To permit parking Seniorsend year with pot luck .supper The• sunshine .and Busy Buddies Groups of the Lucan senior citizens club com- pleted their year's activities Thursday -afternoon when they enjoyed a pot luck supper in their clubrooms in the Masonic Hall. President Gordon Hotson welcomed another. new member Mrs. Ed Armstrong of Ctandeboye, whose husband joined the club last week. Mr. Hotson also an- nounced that parking by club members would be per- mitted, Thursdays only, in the Nrea behind the Hall. tie also passed on to the members the thanks of the 1978 social convener, Donna Hindmarsh, for the co- operation of everyone in providing lunc_ h when their turn arrived. No member was asked more than twice during the year. The Secretary, Ethel Crouch, also thanked everyone for their co- operation in calling her when cards should be sent, etc Treasurer Atex Young reported that the club was quite solvent and would be in a position 4n carry on financially. The 'president thanked, his 1977-78 executive and in particular his vice- president, Maude Hodgins, for carrying on for him while he was so ill during the winter. He also announced the pork barbecue to be held at Mitple Lodge School, Saturday. July 15. The tickets are E4 and must 'be f purchased in -advance. Mrs. Crouch read a letter of thanks from Gordon and y Age Hotson - for the gift i from the club with the "ruby" ribbon including the :4' names of those 'who con- tributed to the "purse" and Marjorie Steeper read the gigantic congratulatory card which had been made by Judy Walker and her mother, both of Guelph. on the life of Gordon and Agnes. with many pictured everts. A guest. Minnie Barnes. Vancouver, sister of Florence Hodgins and Grace Dixon Was welcomed to the meeting. • • • A belated Fathers' Day poem "When God- created Fathers" was read by Agnes Hotson The many members celebrating birthdays during July and August. were congratulated but are too numerous to list. Tour convener Edythe Murdy announced tentative dates for the tour to see the lights at Simcoe. for Thur- sday. December 7th, and for the Christmas dinner, Thursday. December loth. Euchre. bridge and crafts were .enjoyed by the members before the pot luck supper. Activities will recom- mence on Thursday. Sep- tember 7. - - In connection with the J3uSy Buddies craft group all members•desiring to make a "figurine" in ceramics. should contact iva Hodgins 227-4714 at. once as -only the first 10 signing up will be in the first class. the next 10 in the second class. etc. There will also be a class in "papier tole" and it is anticipated that it will be given at the same time as the.ceramics, the second 10 will •take this course and then the ceramics. while the first 10 take the papier tole. The clubrooms will be open each Thursday af- ternoon for those who wish to play cards, just for fun. Ail members of troth clubs are invited to share in the craitstatble at the Lions Club Fair. to help make money for both . groups, all types of crafts will he gratefully accepted Lions enjoy very successful year. Donations of over S27.8tt0 were made 'to the new Community Centre. various village and area groups. char-ities, etc.• during the 1 9 7 7 ;7 8 year_ Congratulations Lions' The Centennial plus dance. following the fair. in August were both tremendous successes and the monthly dances and New Year's Eve party were also marked with happy times by those at- tending. (louse league hockey was again sponsored by the Lions Club and was hid up by Lion Gary Ma ers and his committee. The "kids" and their sponsors held their banquet April 29, 1978. Along the sports line also, Lion Bill Giesenbrganized a Saturday morni{ig volley tball league for gills. so they would not be forgotten' 4a/connection with the new Arena Complex, the Lions members have been active. along with the Junior Far- mers and others♦ in assisting with the canvass. trying to keep ahead of expenses' The Lions park was turned back to the village during the year and, while the name will be dropped, a plaque. honouring the Lions for their tremendtous contribution in running the Park and providing equipment during the past years. will be mounted in a place to be designated. - The annual turkey bingo was held at the Legion Hall in December and Lion W ('larence ,Haskett and his committee remembered many: shut-ins in the com- munity with flowers or food baskets at Christman. Santa visited the club, also in December when wives and children were - guests.. and when Santa presented 100 percent attendance pins to Lions Gord Brooks, Ted • Giesen.-Bill Giesen. Briah Jones. Gary Manders. Gary ' McFalls. Randy Paul. Jim Shipley. 'Alex Young.. Jim Young and Frank Van Praet. Lion Ron. him -self. was also . among those receiving the pins. Long term attendance pins went to Lions Gary Manders. and Don Smith-. - 5 years: _Cord Brooks and Jim ShipleV:---10. years: Gary McFalJs.- 15 years: Clare Stanley and Jim Young 20 years: Clarence Haskett and Alex Young 25 years. A very successruil • Ladies' Night was held when Lion wives were entertained at .jhe Careme Restaurant. London, on April 9. The Monte Carlo Night under the direction of Lion Don Smith, held April 15 netted $3.900. The Lions club has become a depot for receiving ,used eye glasses and if you have any lying around the house. please take them to the home of one of the -Lions or one of those in• business in die village. As you all know if -you want assistance with something worthwhile. just ask the Lions Club and this is exactly - what .11eadowcrest. - Incor- porated did for their -Car- nival in May. Not only.�id�` the Lions help physically but . they also loaned several of their fair .booths to help to make -this event more suc- cessful ' - The year was completed Monday night when the new officers were installed and the wises were guests at the -- Mailer which -was followed by an evening of bowling at the Lucan Lanes. ST. PATRICK'S GRADUATES — The annual 4rode eight graduation exer- cises at St. Potrick's Separate School near Luton were held Tuesday night. Back, left: Lisa Vanderloo, Lisa O'Brien, Richard De Brower, -Paul Groenewegen, David Hartman, Susan Vonderploeg, Pat Murphy, Jackie Vonden Boomen, Rosemary Giesen-and Lorraine /Jlesmon. Centre, teacher - John Ziler,.)olin Broeders,Barbaro Biemans, Mork Crunicon, Peter Scheib,. 1 WOODSTOVES AND ACCESSORIES - • Colleen Foran, Hubert Timtnernians, Terry Van Bussel, Louise Morkin, Joe Leenders,.Mark Geertsen, Philip Crunican and principal Des de Splaiz, Front, Adrain Van •Rossel, ,toe Van Boxmeer, Maria Vonderminnen, Debbie lascelles, Kevin Duenk, Jane Stroatman, Suzanne, Giesen and Bruce Haygarth! T -A photo • SCHOOL'S OUT Watch for children in the streets ... - drive carefully, we want them back this September. . • ,„„s,,,, ./.4 , ....., .„ .. -„- .,. t : .,. ..,; .. . td• ""- Our thanks to the School Boards, City and Provincial Police for assisting in making 1977 - 1978 a safe year for our school student passengers. a 400 CHARTERWAYS school bus division D0 NOT PASS VI S1GMA13 Mal THE STOVEWORKS WOODSTOVES and ACCESSORIES