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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-08-19, Page 20Page 20 Times -Advocate, August 19, 1901 Record Sunday crowd helps boost Lucun A record Sunday at- tendance of 6,253 at the Lucan Fair, sponsored by the Lions Club, helped to bring the overall attendance to within 3,000 of the an- ticipated number. but the weather Friday night and Saturday, most of the day, sure put a "damper " on things' Friday evening, Marie Botrell of London, nominee for 2 Juno Awards delighted her audience with her great country songs and her ex- cellent back-up band "Cottonwood". The "Liverpool Echo Band" filled the Lions Den from near capacity to complete overflow. for their many performances during the weekend. A. --"different" Johnny Paycheck also played to capity audiences in spite of the "Irish Mist". different in that gone is his long hair, beard and cowboy hat. He now sports only a small mustache. less than collar Iengthhair and wore a green Lucan Fair cap! He and his back-up band delighted the audience with a great variety of Country and Western numbers, during his performances. Space in the arena was a sell-out with everything from delightful stuffed dolls and "trolls" to cowboy hats, from a lovely kitchen to furniture and stoves. Many handicraft booths were in evidence and sales were brisk. The four branches of the Boy Scout Movement had a terrific display set up and many people took advantage of the opportunity of learning more of their many activities A special "thank -you" poster had ticfi• made to advise the public of the very generous doiratjon from the Lions Club. toward equip- ment of -various kinds and these groups are most ap- preciative of the support given them by the Lions. All of the outdoor space was also taken with as great variety of displays, many food booths, games of chance, an Armed Services van and , of course, the rides. Because of the soggy turf Saturday, the mini -tractor pull found it tough and slippery going. While weather conditions were absolutely perfect Sunday, the paddocks were still somewhat soft for the horseshow which was most exciting to watch. The Junior D "Irish" 6 had the Nevada game going again this year which was very well patronized, so the team will be "well-suited" and equipped next year. Sunday a repeat of the helicopter rides over the community was enjoyed by many of the fairgoers. -The parade was bigger and better than ever this year, if that is possible, with 66 entries, including marching bands, clowns, horses and floats from both local organizations and surrounding Lions Clubs. The London Shriners' Oriental Band, was once again, a highlight. The Congratulations to the Lucan 'Lions Club for a successful weekend fair in spite of the weather at the beginning. Sunday certainly made up for it as thegrounds and arena were really crowded. Thanks to all the many community minded people without whose help it would be impossible to sponsor the fair. Heather Smith and Jamie Froats appearing as the Royal couple Prince Charles and Lady Diana won first prize in the best decorated float division. Second prize went to the Lucan Beaver pack and the School Days of Yore entered by a London group was third. Rader Motors of Parkhill entered the best comic float. Next in this category were parade took approximately the Hostess Potato Chip one hour to pass and given float from London and the point. Clandeboye Hillbillies featured the Clarence Carter Manganaw, London and family of Clandeboye. Senior Citizens' Quilt - Shelley Johnson of Lucan Jennifer Elders- Chatham. won first prize for the best decorated bicycle, Michael •t , Lindsay wassecondand Mike Miller was third. Clowns were numerous in the parade and the judges had a tough time coming up with the winners, Vicki MacDonald dressed as a young lady from Hawaii was the winner. Next on the prize list were Jennifer Keech, Tracey Kwasnicki, Joni Duncan and Peter Bates, Draw Winners Following are some of the draw winners at the fair, Bike Winners- Carol Den Otter, Denfield and Terri McRoberts, Lucan. Minor Sports bedroom T.V. and Radio- Donna Fraleigh, London, Meadowcrest Homes Quilt- Sylvia Rain hinders Saturday's activities Fair attendance Mary Kay Cosmetics - Merle Ellis, London; Legion Auxiliary-T.V.- Mary Mit- chell, London- Grocery Hamper, Jim Doyle, Lon- don; Northern Comfort- Stoves- Ticket No. 1011112, ConStan Cosmetics- Eleanor Babinsk , Komoka. • BEST DECORATED BIKE — Shelly Johnson's bicycle was adorned with vegetables to win first prize in Sunday's Luton Fair parade. T -A photo United Church Wayne Gibson and daughter Aimee were at the door to greet worshippers at Lucan United Church Sunday morning. Mr. Brown continued his sermon series on Matthew 5, using the second Beatitude of Jesus, "Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted." This verse can be applied to the mourning of bereavement or other great sorrow. Such times often help the Christian ex- perience the abiding presence and comfort of God in a way that the happy experiences of life can not. To mourn refers also to deep caring and compassion for the sorrows and suf- ferings of the world around us, a compassion which will motivate us to reach out and help. And thirdly this verse applies to mourning for personal sin and its effect in sending Christ to the Cross. God is always ready to respond in love to the broken and contrite heart and to give His joy in return. All ladies are invited to join in the Prayer and Share Fellowship tomorrow, Thursday, morning at 9:45 in the C.E. wing. SHRINERS IN LUCAN PARADE — A Targe number of area Shriners took part in Sunday's Loran Fnir r,nrarle. Above, Mike Atkinson of the Shriners band is surrounded by Biddulph reeve Wilson Hodgins, London township reeve Fred Lewis, Lucan reeve Ivan Hearn and Huron-Middlex MPP Jack Riddell. T -A photo e p BEST COMIC FLOAT - Julie Rader was surrounded by balloons as she rode the beet comic float in Sunday's Lucan Fair parade entered by Rader Motors of Parkhill T•A photo sigma • 1111111B ■ • r YOU CAN MAIC A DIFFERENCE. During the next few months, we will be studying a number of alternative plans for electrical transmission in southwestern Ontario. The study will look at the alternatives from many points of view, including cost, wise use of land and effects on the environ- ment. The goal is to determine which plan is the best choice, for all of us, and then to submit a recommendation to government. After a plan is approved, further studies with public participation and hearings will lead to the eventual construction of transmission lines. Your questions, comments and input at this early stage are important in helping us make the best possible recommendation. To help you learn more about the study we've prepared a special information kit. Please send for it today and be part of the study that will plan for future electrical trans- 't` mission in southwestern Ontario. You are \. also invited to attend a "Study Information Centre" to ask questions and make •,,, suggestions first hand. Let's pLet's talk transmission NI III 111 NI III NI t1, BOX 2133— TORONTO— M5W 1H1 transmission-. Please send me an information kit. moo vat • r SMALL FAIR PARADERS - Tracey Glenn is ready to pull Jimmy Wein olonq Sunday's luron Fan pnrade route. T•A photo Information Centre: Allsa Craig Ailsa Craig Town Hall, 2nd Floor, Tuesday, September 1, 1-5 p.m., 7-10 p.m. Centre: moon Clinton Community Centre, Wednesday, September 2, 1-5 p.m., 7-10 p.m.