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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-12-07, Page 22 (2)• BILL'S HOME MAINTENANCE NO JOB TOO SMALL Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Sheet Metal Bill Fink Hensall 262-2941, • • f,� • Page 22 - Times -Advocate, December 7, 1978 • Luccin - and district' news COUNCIL SWORN IN — The first item•on the agenda of the Luton village council meeting Tuesday night was the swearing in of the 1979-80 council. Above, left, clerk Ed Melanson hears the oath of office from councillors Norm Steeper, Harry Wraith, Larry Hotson and Gary McFalls and reeve Ivan Hearn. - T -A photo Notice Help wonted — By -,law enforcement officer for the Village of Lucan. Apply in writing by ecember 18, 1978 at 5:00 p.m. to the Vile of Lucan, Box 449, Lucan, Ontario.' This isnot a full-time position E.1. Melanson Clerk Tredsurer Notice Help wanted, Village of Lucan Rublic WtTitcks - Department; one labourer with some machine, drain and road work experience preferred. Apply in writing by December 18, 1978 at 5:00 p.m.' to the Village of Lucan, box 449, Lucan, Ontario. E.J. Melanson Clerk Treasurer BING LUCAN ARENA. Thursday, December 7 Doors Open 7:15 P.M. Early Bird 7:45 P.M. Regular games, Midway special, share the. wealth, stand up, etc.. Jackpot 5350 - 55 calls Admission 75' - Proceeds for Arena License No. 234700 Bingos will continue each Thursd right - Duo ro Icons• ugvlof on, no ono undo. ' 6 y.on of ago will o odrn,t .d SHOP NOW FOR CHRISTMAS SPECIALS rY LEATHER COATS 1/3 TO 1/2 OFF Entire remaining stock of men s and ladies coats and jackets 'reduced drastically for --end •of'Seoion clear out. SWEATERS 20% OFF Ladies' pure wool Shetlands and acrylics in turtlenecks, crew- and V- neck stylings also vests. C• s PRICED $ 1 1 FROM. J GLOVES 20% OFF Good selection of ladies' imported ,genuine leather gloves, dress gloves and driving gloves. ACCESSORIES AND NOVELTIES Hats, scarves, jewellery, lush animals, Christmas stocking stuffers at special low prices. ALTERATIONS EXTRA ALL SALES FINAL - OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 1 O'I'O 5 P.M. SUNDAYS 1 P.M. TO 5 P.M. `ir 40 SUNDAYS the sun sho 238.251 t 83 MAIN Sr OIANO SENO UCW hears about school 4 Members of the evening unit of the Lucan United Church Women held their November meeting in the C.E. Wing Tuesday evening. The opening prayer was given by Mrs. Frank Goring and the brief business meeting was chaired by the Unit Leader, Mrs. Jim Lockyer. All members were urged to attend the Christ- mas meetingtof the General U.C.W. to be held following a pot luck supper at 6:30 December 12, when special, guests will be.present. Mrs. Lockyer also announced that there were some calendars still available, Call 227-4421 to reserve your copy. Mrs. Keith Brown thanked all the member's and friends for their acts of kindness during her recent illness. An Advent service of worship was led by Mrs. M.H. Hodgins, assisted by 'Mrs. Emerson Stanley, with Mrs. Harold Cobleigh at the piano. As.a meditation Mrs. Hodgins used "A Letter to Jesus"; written by Mrs. Gwen Whilsmith and published in the December 22, 1977 Exeter Times Advocate. Mrs.. John Forster took us 'back to Alma College to the School for Leaders, held in August, as she gave us an excellent description of the day-to-day activities of those attending. Mrs. Forster recommends attendance at this very wonderful time of the renewal and learning ;to all members of the U.C.W. if not f the 3 day school at least for 1 day school. A•,delicious lunch was served by Mrs.• A.W.- Thompson and Mrs. Ed Melanson. Wrong jacket at bowling lanes On Monday night. Octob 30. 1978 at the Lucan Lanes, a light blue ski jacket was taken by mistake'. The owner of this jacket would like' to have it back in ex- change for the one at the bowling lanes. Either phone• the owner at 227-4284 or the bowling lanes at 227-4236 or 227-1034 Reeve lists tax decrease os village highlight for 1978 At Tuesday's inaugural meeting of Lucan village council, reeve Ivan Hearn was optimistic that housing construction would improve in 1978. . Hearn said he learned this week that construction of at least five homes would be. starting shortly. The reeve said he felt 1978 was a good year for the village. He added "A good indication was the fact we were able to lower the mill rate and still maintain a satisfactory level of ser- vice." "Hearn told .council "this year's budget won't be completed until December • 31, go We shouldn't start new 'spending until January." Weather slows White gifts Owing to the very treacherous driving and walking, the attendance at the annual 'White Gift Ser- vice in Lucan United Church Sunday was not as great as anticipated on the part of children and their parents. The packing of the white gifts will be held up one week to permit those who were unable to make iron Sunday, to bring their• gifts on december 10. Also itis the last call for mittens for the "tree" The junior choir under the direction of Helen Brown and Linda Froats sang "Little Baby Jesus", with Jane Holden and Debbie Hall, Jennifer MacDonald and Leslie -Hinge, taking the -duet parts. The congregational white gift basket was carried acid presented by Paul Lankin and Blane Butchart. .Rev. Keith Brown told "The Story of White Gifts", explaining how this. par- ticular service came into existence, back in 1903 irr-a church in a small town in Ohio. The church' was beautifully decorated by the Senior Class and their teacher, Mrs. W.J. Ban- nerman, with candles and holly in the .window's, and with 'the Chrismon Tree up and lighted for the first time on this Advent Sunday. The Creche was also in place as where the poinsettias. The floral arrangement in the Sanctuary was from the funeral of the late Reg Johnston, brother of Mrs., • Ernest Kennedy. The love and prayers of the congregation are extended to the Kennedys. Sunday evening a , Fellowship hour for prayer and the sharing of personal needs and the needs of the pastoral charge was held in the C.E. Wing. For Bible Study the -"Lord's Prayer" is being used and "Thy KingdomCome" as the topic. Everyone is, welcome to come to this •hour of fellowship. this morning, Thursday, the Prayer and Share Fellowship meets in the C.E. Wing at 9:45 and tonight at 8:30 4ie senior choir will. rehearse Christmas Music. The alto section would ap- preciate more support. If you sing alto, please come out to help. Tomorrow night Friday, at 7 p.m. the members of the __CBtsples Club will hold • their pot luck Christmas supper a 1pti ty. Tuesday December 12 at 6:30 p.m., the U.C.W. Christmas Pot Luck Supper and Program will be held and December 17 at 7 p.m. the Sunday School will present their Christmas program. Please -save your. stamps for the Bible Society, remembering to retain a half inch- border. - It is not too late to bring your 'gift for Thameswood Lodge -gift, cup -board, but Sunday is the deadline. The box is in the vestibule. HARVEST SPECIAL High Quality Macintosh $6.95 bu.. Other varieties available (al competitive prices) Ida Red, Spy, Delicious Bring your own containers • CRUNICAN BROS. 11/2 miles south of Elginfield The only expenditures approved Tuesday were two "must" items requested by w'or'ks superintendent Doug Johnson, ' Johnson was given the'go- ahead to buy warning lights for three pieces of village road equipment and an extension for the bucket used for snow removal. The property committee of councillors Norm Steeper and Harry Wraith was empowered to decide on the purchase of storm windows required for municipal buildings and ptunp house. Superintendent Johnson was given permission to change the use of chlorine in the water system from powder to liquid. He said the present use of powder was causing corrosion and excessive expense in pump and motor repairs. The increased cost of the liquid chlorine was estimated at about $300 per year. Councillor Larry Hotson added, "the change sounds feasible because of the safety factor." Appointments were made to all boards and committees except the arena. board. Some of these members are fromneighbouring muniAipalities and will be recommended by their councils. Councillors Larry Hotson and Gary McFalls will again be representing the village. The township of Biddulph has three reps and London and McGillivray townships one each. Reeve Hearn will again be named to the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation - Authority. A report from the Authority said Hearn at- tended 19 of 21 meetings during 1978. Following are members of council committees: Streets— McFalls, Wraith; drains — Hotson, Steeper; property — Steeper, Wraith; parks, recreation — Steeper, Hotson; employee liaison — Hearn, McFalls; salaries — Steeper, Wraith. Planning board members for' 1979 will be Norm Steeper, Brian Smith, George Young and Rudy Engel while Bill Froats, Harold Corbett 'and M. H. Hodgins will -comprise the committee of adjustment. Village representatives on the area fire board are Ivan. Hearn, Gary McFalls and Cliff Abbott. -. Other appointments were: weed inspector — Hugh Baird; , fence viewers — Lorne Hodgins, Frank Goring; building inspector — Doug Johnson; dog licence issuer — Howard Currie. Village employees honoured on retiring Friday evening, the Leprechaun Room at the Lucan Community Centre was the scene of a happy event when the village council entertained. all committee members and emplojees, etc., for their annual dinner. A social hour was enjoyed when the Bank of Montreal was the host and a multitude of delightful hors -d'oeuvres which were "A work of art" had been prepared by the mother of- Dan -and Rick Gwalchmai. Grace wa&offered by Brian Smit'!(= and Norm Steeper as' Emcee called for the toast to. the .queen. Following the dinner Gary McFaljs thanked the members of the Arena Catering Committee and their assistants. Mr. Steeper introduced the Head Table Guests, Jack Riddell• M.Y.P. and Mrs. Riddell, retiring Public Works Supt. Bert Thompson and Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Steeper, Reeve Ivan Hearn and Mrs. Hearn, retiring Arena board treasurer, M.H. Hodgins and Mrs. Hodgins. "Lucky cup" winners included Mrs. Irving Gibson, Mrs. Jerry VanBussell, Jim Burt and Ivan Hearn. Mr. Hearn introduced all those present, giving their vi4rfous jobs or connections with the village. He paid special tribute to Bert Thompson and Murray Hodgins on their retirement, the latter who -has been the volunteer treasurer for the Arena. Board for over 25 years. He pointed out that there were many people who have brought credit to the com- munity which is not always recognized and the Council chose'one, who had given 52 years prior to her retirement two years ago Mrs. Irving Gibson. She was presented with the original die cast of the new -village crest as well as a picture. of the council taken at the time of her retirement. Mr. Hearn also presented Murray Hodgins with a Bulova Transistorized clock imbeddedin oak, with the crest and a plaque in honour of his years of service. Mr. Hodgins replied making a few brief remarks about the changes through the years' and paying tribute to the many volunteers. Mr. Steeper spoke of Burt Thompson's service to the community as Public Works Chairman and a similar clock was presented to him by the Reeve together with a cheque, as well asanelectric circular saw from members of that Department and the members of council, presented by Harry Wraith. Jack Riddell,M.P.P.spoke briefly paying tribute to all who had worked to bring -the present Arena facilities to near -completion and par-' ticularly to Murray Hodgins , for his years of service. " Gabian Stone Calcium Chloride in -100 pound bags Sand & Stone Gravel Stone for Weeping Beds EARL LIPPERT TRUCKING LTD. Crediton 234-6382 December 25th is just around the cor- ner. 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