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Times-Advocate, 1982-04-21, Page 241 P .24 Times-Advocat., April 21, 1912 Spirit alive at St. Pat's The spirit is alive Those words certainly describe what has been hap- pening at St. Patrick's in Lucan. Sunday, March 28, 58 grade seven and eight students received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Gervais was present to help Father Finn make the day a very special one. After ttwie ceremony in the church. the students and their parents were honoured at a reception in the school gym, sponsored by the Catholic Women's League. The Knight of Coluln- bus and C.W.L. presented a plaque to each student. Just before Easter 30 grade four students received the Sacrament of Penance for the first time. Thirty-four grade two students have been preparing for their First Communion. Several have celebrated the sacrament with their families and will join their classmates in a special celebration on Mother's Day. The staff of St. Patrick's is pleased to welcome Mrs. Jessie Clancy who will be teaching Mrs. Hern's classes for the rest of the year. Senior house -league basket- ball is over. The girl's team four won. Members included Lisa Amaral, Dianne Kelly, Dawn Reid, Rachel Rosch, Theresa Morkin and Kim Poole. Mr. Gardiner has organiz- ed and is coaching a number of boys on the wrestling team. Some boys will be chosen to compete at the annual wrestl- ing meet held at Regina Mun- di High School, on Saturday, April 24th. Because of inclement weather students will not UCW face busy summer schedule The general meeting of the Lucan U.C.W. was opened with a solo by Jane Holden ac- companied on the piano by Marj Park. Mabel Froats presented a thought provoking filmstrip and record entitled "God's Easter Plan". An Easter scripture reading, hymn and prayer completed the worship service. Donna Van Arenthals acted as the interviewer in an in- teresting skit, "The Women Round the Cross". Members of the Friendship Unit represented women of Jesus timedescribing their feelings at the time of the Crucifixion. During the business ses- sion, members were remind- ed of a busy season ahead. April 20 - London Conference of the U.C.W. at Ingersoll. April 28 - Regional at Parkhill. May 13 Smorgasbord 'supper to be held at the Lucan Communi- ty Centre between 5 and 7 p.m. Members were given ad- vance tickets to sell for $5 and $2.50. Admission at the door will be$1 more than advance tickets. May 28 to 30 is Westminster Weekend. Anyone who is able to attend this conference Should contact president Shirley Ryan. Expenses for one or two members will be covered by the U.C.W. Linda Froats reported a need for teachers, money and cookies for the Vacation Bible School. A donation of $150 was approved. Jane Forster presented a Mission and Services poster and invited everyone to at- tend the events of Mission and Service Weekend, April 24 and 25. The next general meeting of the U.C.W, will be June 9. This will be a celebration of the 20th anniversary of • the U.C.W. have time to prepare ade- quately for the System cross- country meet. In its place there will be a school meet held for the students. Ar- rangements are now being made. Mrs. `Forrest's students have been studying a unit on flight. To climax the activities the class will be taking a trip to the airport: The grade eights have been busy at noon hour creating polyfoam puppets, under the direction of Mrs. Maxwell. The rest of the student body are counting on several ex- citing puppet plays in the near future. Mrs. Maxwell's grades five and six have been very busy working on a unit 'about myths, legends nad fairytales. The students have been involved in drama, writing, art, reading and listening activities. The staff and students have been gearing up for Educa- tion Week, April 25 to 30. Preparations are being made to welcome parents and friends. The week will be launched by an Open house Sunday, April 25 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. It will include science, geography, history and en- vironmental studies projects, as well as artwork, represen- ting efforts from all the grades. Combined :'youth at school for blind The combinedYouth Group of United and Arglican young people under the co - leadership of Barb Banner- man and Bryan Smith spon- sored a bus trip to the W. Ross MacDonald School for. the Blind in Brantford, Friday. Thirty-five young people and adults spent a very en- joyable day at the school. The day began by joining the students and teachers at the regular Friday morning assembly conducted, on this day, by grade 61 A skit presented by six students was beautifully performed and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The lesson to be learned from the Skit was the value of time. Time is precious and should not be wasted by constantly sleeping in each morning. Following assembly, the group was welcomed by Mrs. Evelyn Chorniak, principal of the primary school, and then divided into two groups for a complete tour of the school. Attention Farmers Plan now for the painting you intended to have done this year! Free estimates - call Turner Airless Painting specializing in farm buildings for 15 years Top quality industrial paints All work guaranteed Phone Clinton 482-3563 Notice to residents of the V NOTICE of P111 illage of Lucan LIC M/ITINO A public meeting will be held on April 27, 1982 at 8 p.m. in the council chambers 161-13 Main St., Lucan, Ontario. Amendment #3 to the village of Lucan Of- ficial Plan. The Planning Board for the village of Lucan is con- sidering an amendment which would hove effect upon the village's commercial development strategy. The amendment establishes a "central commercial" and a "highway commercial" designation to deal with downtown and peripheral development respectively. AH existing uses in thedowntown area lesignated os central commercial and for existing uses in Main St. in the North Western sector of the village are designated as Highway commercial. Copies of the amendment are available for review in the village of Lucan Municipal Office during nor- mal office hours. You are invited to attend the public meeting to pre- sent your opinion in person or to submit written com- ments to planning board regarding this matter. • N. steeper Chairman E. ',Wonsan Sscr.tary A<ri l; t tL Students of grade 6 assisted in explaining the classrooms ac- tivities and answering the many questions from the group. Our greatest moment came when, we arrived at the classroom of Carol Smith where she was busily engag- ed in her morning activities. We were shown a very in- formative movie on the over- all education of the children who attend the school. there are approximately 239 children enrolled in grades one to twelve with some 36\ who are not only blind but deaf also. There is provision for the academic student to excel, but just as important the basic skills of day to day liv- ing are well taught. We were very impressed with the high standard of the facilities available to provide these special children with the best possible education. Bryan Smith thanked the principal on behalf of all and Linda Patterson presented her with a cheque for $100. from the Youth Group for use in purchasing of equipment not supplied by government funds. Safariers 4-H identify trees By Terri McRoberts The third meeting of the Slinky Safariers was held April 5 at the home of assis- tant leader Mrs. Anita Giesen. Members learned how to identify trees by their shape, size, foliage, bark, and loca- tion. Each member used their leaves (which they brought to the meeting) and made leaf prints. We learned how to make a stove, start a fire and read a twig compass on a hike. Rosemary Giesen and Jane Straatman demonstrated how to make the trail -mix which can be eaten on a hike. We planned a meal which we are going to make for our parents in an up- coming meeting. Meeting five was held on April 15 at Mrs. Giesen's home. Mrs. O'Neill discussed weather for casting. Mrs. Straatmah and Mrs. Giesen showed the members how to construct a kite. The next meeting (meeting four) will be on April 27 (Tues.) at Straatman's. • HELPING HANDS VOLUNTEER SERVICE of Lucan wish to THANK All those people who volunteered their time and cars to help their neighbors in need this post year. 227-1222 wish to Congratulate The volunteers of Meals on Wheels and Lunch Out For a job well done this past year. For Information call 227-1222 1 -- THREE CHEERS — These youthful supporters of following Wednesday's championship win in Langton. the Lucan Irish give a big cheer T -A photo Plan match church service The Committee for the County Churches at the plow- ing match held its monthly • meeting at Riverside United Church, London Tuesdday evening. The co-chairmen, Stuart Robb, London and Rev. Bruce Pocock, Rector of Holy Trini- ty Anglican church, Lucan, led in a brief period of wor- ship. The host farmer, Allan Scott, was introduced and welcomed by Mr. Pocock. Rev. Keith Brown reported that the elementary schools are too involved to think of making posters, etc. and it has been suggested that Sun- day School children throughout the County. be in- vited to participate. The posters will be used to help decorate the Arena for the Church Service September 26 and the Church Pavilion the rest of the week. The group discussed possi- ble ideas to give to the Sunday Schools, in connection with the theme "The Seed Our Hope". Following a "coffee break" the committees on Facilities, Publicity, Program and Hospitality met separately, reporting back to the General committee. Program people are still looking for musical groups, singles, drama, pup- petry, Christian magicians and clowns, etc. Please call 666-0615, 461-1013 or 227-4538. . Parades will be held on Tuesday, September 28th and Saturday, October 2nd. For further information to enter a float phone 666-0736. Your ideas for a Church float and any others will be welcome at CWL schedules pot luck supper Members of the St. Patrick's Catholic Women's League held their April meeting April 14 in the school library. The League will have a table for home baking at the Lucan craft show at the arena May 15. The 67th annual convention of the London Diocesan Catholic Women's League will be held on May 11 and 12, at , Saugeen-Maitland . Residence at the University of Western Ontario. The theme will be "Ministry to God and Canada." - The annual pot luck supper will be held June 9, commen- cing at 7 p.m. It has been sug- gested that a fashion show be part of the program. An urgent appeal has been made for new members for the "Right to Life" council. For further information please phone Agnes Lansing, 225-2179 .The Cancer Society is ask- ing for old sheets for dress- ings. These may be left with Cathy VanBussel. At 8:30 members of the Community joined . the Catholic Women's League to hear Jacki Hills, Chairman of the Service to Patients Com- mittee, London -Middlesex Unit, speaking on the topic "Coping with Cancer". Mrs. Hills showed the film "Breast - Self-examination" which was- followed by a question and answer period. Mrs. Hills pointed out that men's breast cancer is on the increase so men also should do self-examination. A •second brief film on %"Campaign Management" was shown and the evening dosed with' refreshments. The "Family Ride for Cancer" date has been set for Sunday, May 16th and spon- sor sheets will be available at the ' schools, Beckers and Shaws in Lucan and from the Post Office in Granton. It is not too early to start getting sponsors lined up. Vacation Bible School A . meeting of those in- terested in an interdenomina- tional Vacation Bible School was held Wednesday after- noon and the dates of July 12 to 23, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. were chosen. Small children will be accommodated at the Revival Centre and older ones in the United Church. Baby sitting will be provided and teachers and assistants are required. the next meeting on Tuesday, May llth, 8 p.m. at Riverside United Church. Senior citizens planning number -of activities, tris The regular weekly meeting of the Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups was held Thursday afternoon with the President, Mildred Hirt- zel, presiding for the business meeting. Ethel Langford was welcomed to the meeting and Irene Egan and Ed Arm- strong received birthday best wishes. Members were reminded of the Dessert Euchre, as a fund raising activity, Wednesday, May 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the Canadian Legion Hall. It will include a "Dutch Auction" and members were asked to bring in groceries for basket draws, as well as card tables utensils and desserts. Tuesday, June 1st, the groups will visit Craigholme , to entertain the patients, and the trip to Cullen Gardens will be made Wednesday, June 23. Any senior, or near senior, wishing to attend is asked to phone Elsie Gibson as soon as possible, 227-4595. . The Busy Buddies had their final class in acrylic painting with Tamie Laye, who was presented with a small token of appreciation. Their will be no craft class tomorrow, Thursday, but Basketry commences, next Thursday, April 29 and there is still room for several more students In this Fanshawe St. Patrick R.C. School Lucan Student' Registration Junior Kindergarten (born 1978) Kindergarten (born 1977) SCHOOL YEAR 1982-83 May4, 18, 25. June 1 (9:00 a.m. - 12 noon) Call the school (227-4801) for an appointttnent Prdof of age and baptism required sponsored class. Pho 227-4714. Please bring to this first class an old pair of large scissors, a tape measure or ruler, an ice pick or knitting needle, 8 spring -type Clothes pegs, initialled, and an old towel. Muriel Cobleigh convened the euchre with prize winners as follows: lady's high - ne Rheola •Hotson,,lone hands - Reta Morely, low - Mary Scott; man's high - Helen McDonald, lone hands, Ruby Powell, both playing a man's card and low - Adrian Bax. The craft prize was won by Iva Hodgins. Lunch was served by Jean and Lloyd Elliott, Greta Gib- son and Eleanor Darling. Photography Portraits, families, etc. Reasonable rates For Information call Shirley Page 236-4689 c**1 25th Jhrniver&v'y Joyce's Beauty Salon I consider myself fortunate to be doing work l really like. Also to have such great customers that I consider all to be great friends as well. Thank you all so much for your patronage over the last 25 years. The good Lord will- ing we'll all be together for some more good years to come. Special thanks to my parents, Maurice and Helen MacDonald for giving me the. opportunity to open a business of my own - way back then in April 1957. Also to all of you for the support you have given me through the rough times as well as the good times. Once again Thanks to all of you. Drop in and have a coffee with me. Sincerely, Joyce Sovereign Hours: Wed., Thurs. Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Joyce's Beauty Salon 227-4833 118 Longford Drive, Lucan, Ontario COLLECTIVE PURCHASING POWER TO SAVE YOU MORE Gray's Appliances RCA 50" BIG SCREEN $2,799.95 VGT200 Highway q LU`AN 227-1057 $989.95 90 Day PAYMENT PLAN NO INTEREST!! 25% Down —'/3 - 30 Days 60 Days -1/3-90 Days gtay Appliances SALES opium Itt SERVICE 294-6341 2946971 •