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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-05-05, Page 19Girl bit riding bike Nine accidentsoccur in district, damages high Nine accidents were in- vestigated this week by officers of the Lucan detach- ment of the Ontario Provincial Police with damages sustained totalling $23,970. At 4 a.m. Sunday a vehicle driven by David Noble, RR 1, Hyde Park left County road 20 at Concession rad 54 in London township and rolled LASHE WIN — Roscoe's F ashers won t e p ayof championship of the Lucan Tuesday juniors bowling league. Back, left, Jamie Bond, Heather Blay and Jason Pfaff. Front, Rod Johnston, Lauralee MacDonald and Mike Holden. T -A photo over and struck a tree. ,Constable D.R. Vance set damages at $4,000. No in- juries were reported. The same day at 6:50 p.m. Corytable J.A. Wilson listed damages at $500 when a vehicle driven by Harvey Leckie, Lucan backed into a parked vehicle on Alice street in Lucan. A vehicle driven by Leonard Batchelder, RR 2, Ilderton was damaged to the extent of $4,000 when it left County road 20 at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday and rolled over, Constable C.S. Fleming estimated damages at $4,000. Vehicles driven by David Gibson, Crediton and Mary Brown, Ripley collided at 8 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 4 at County road 22. Con- stable W.T. Hodgins set damages at 13,400. Name winners at Lions night The Lucan and District Lions Club Casino Night was held Saturday, May 1 at the Lucan Arena. A Mardi Gras theme was' used and a Calypso Band played at intervals during the evening, . to a very large crowd. It was one of the best organized and enjoyable Casino Nights held by the Club and was most successful. The prize winners were as follows: 11,000.00 Jack Hodgins, Ilderton and 8- $50.00 winners, R. Traher, Denfield, Joan Brooks, London, Clinton Kennedy, Lucan, Rick Parsons, Hensel', June Stone, Arva, Eva Young, Lucan, Jack Ryan, Lucan, and Dennis and Marg Hunter, London. The first of the four Friday mishaps occured at 2:55 a.m, on Highway 4 at County rad 22 when a vehicle driven by Larry Gilman, Wingham struck a sign post and rolled over. Constable Wilson listed Seniors ready for Montrose During the meeting of the Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups Thursday afternoon, Agnes Hotson was welcomed back with a hearty round of applause and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fraser, Parkhill were welcomed as guests. Honor Stanley and Joan Mohr became members and joined the Busy Buddies at Crafts. The next 8 -sessions will be on Basketry with Maisie Boyd of London, and a small flower pot container, or "what -have -you"? was completed. A "hot pad" will be made this week. There Is still room for seniors to go on the trip to Montrose, please call Mildred Hirtzel, at once, at 228-6731. Lawrence Hirtzel and Jean Elliott received birthday congratulations. Euchre was convened by Margaret Allen with prizes going as follows: Ladies' high - Pearl Shoeb6ttom, lone hands - Eleanor Darling , Low - Verna Dowdall, man's high - Maurice McDonald, Lone hands - Percy Williams and low score- Gertrude Hodgins, playing a man's card. The craft prize was won by Ethel Crouch. Lunch was served by Mabel Froats, Mildred and Lawrence Hirtzel and Jean Miller. damages at $1,070. At 12:50 p.m. Friday, a vehicle driven by Kirby Moore, London was involved in an accident on County rad Ski at County road 28. Constable Fleming in- vestigated and damages were set at $2,000. Jane Messaros, a Lucan youngster was injured at 3:40 p.m. Friday when the bicycle she was riding was struck by a farm tractor driven by James Toohey, RR 3, Lucan. The mishap oc- curred at the Intersection of Main and Frank streets in Lucan. Constable Champ - man investigated. Also, Friday at 4:35 Constable Fleming listed damages at $1,000 in an accident on Highway 4, north of Elginfield Involving a vehicle driven by Leslie Bagdadhi, Lucan. Constable D. Stables estimated damages at 11,000 in the final accident of the week at 3:35 a.m. Saturday on Adelaide street at Con- cession 15 in London town- ship involving a vehicle driven by Thomas Van- Aarsen, London. . Top club news Members of the Tops Group met on Tuesday evening, April 27, in the Lucan Community Centre with president Coreen Davis presiding for the business meeting. 'The "Walking" Chart was updated for each member, noting the distance walked since the last meeting and plans were .finalized for the sale of home baking to be held at 141 Alice Street, Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. WEDNESDAY LEAGUE CHAMPS — The Shellettes won the Lucan minor bowling Wednesday bantam league championship. Back, left, Jeremy Jemic and Robert Damen. Front, Jennifer Heckman and Shelle Johnston. LEAGUE CHAMPS — Pete's Perfection won the regular championship of the Lucan Tuesday junior, bowling league. Back, left, Terry Evans, Mike Goos and Donni Hugill. Front, Tonya Butchart, Peter Batas and Down Reid. T -A photo Locals at festival The twelve voice Holy Trinity junior choir placed third in the Kiwanis' Festival last week, com- peting against much larger choirs. First place was won by a 35 voice choir singing 2 unison numbers and second by a 27 member choir also singing unison. The local choir sang one unison and one part, so received superior training by their leader Beaulah Hardy. Sweet Adelines sing in Detroit Fourteen members of the "Sweet Adelines" London Chapter, from the Lucan area took part in the region 2 competition in Detroit, Michigan, Saturday. The London Chapter placed third in twenty-one groups and local members are to be congratulated. In the solo sections Ruth Hardy received 2 seconds and a fourth, Derek Hardy a first, Nicole Hardy a third and Scott Triebner a third and fourth. Ruth Hardy and Sue Telford received a second in their duets. Carrie Lane received a first in piano and it was her first time in competition. Congratulations to all. WI FLAG As in other years during Education Week, a flag was presented by the Lucan Women's Institute, this year to the Grade 8 class taught by Mrs. Ann Bansley. Mabel Froats P.R.O. and Isobel Haskett, president made the presentation and Erin McComb thanked the Institute on behalf of the class. g sa. COUNTRY CRAFTS & THINGS 175 Main St., Lucan 227-4033 Introductory 1 10% Off Offer I all fabrics with this ad vv, ore now carryon() a good selection of polyester cotton p1,' ., ! !, , !11 r,th of low prices. Prints from '1.85 metre Broadcloth '2.59 metre SPECII1L 10 to 306o off selected itrem% INDIVIDUAL WINNERS — Trophies were presented to the top individual bowlers in the Lucan Tuesday junior league. Back, left, Kirk Davis, Peter Bates, Mike Can- non and Kent Harding. Front, Tonya Butchart, Lauralee MacDonald, Janice Atkin- son and Erin Ditty. T -A photo Women's Auxiliary meets Wednesday evening members of the Women's Auxiliary of the Revival Centreheld their monthly meeting at the church. President Mrs. June Henry, opened the meeting leading chorus singing. Mrs. Emma Crouch, teacher from Christianview Bible College,. talked about the heart and the hand, from Luke 10:38-42. She said Christians should be a bit of both Martha and Mary. May 26, Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m, in the Fellowship Hall, the Blossom Tea will be held. Mrs. Anne Elliott will be the guest speaker. Mrs. Shirley Dorman will demonstrate flower arrangement. Revival centre services Sunday morning Mrs. Lorraine Armitage and Mrs. Marlene Thornton sang "He loves you." Rev. C.J. Williams spoke from Luke 22:7-20 con- cerning the Last Passover. Walkathon set May 29 Saturday May 29th, is to be the Walkathon for the Canadian Bible Society. This is to sponsor printing in Creole Bibles for Haiti. Leaving Lucan United Church, walkers will walk down Concession 4 to sideroad, to County Road 22, to County Road 13 corner, thence to Lucan Con- servation Area park for wiener roast and refresh- ments. Then down County road 13 to Main Street of Lucan, and to United Church. All senior citizens over 60 are invited to walk from Lucan United Church to the Lucan arena and back to the United Church. Sponsor sheets are available at the churches. Sunday evening, Rev. C.J. Williams spoke on Elijah's faith in God (from 1 Kings 17:1-9) Elitah trusted the Lord, and God supplied his need. Upcoming events Thursday at 8 p.m. - Promotional meeting for the Bible Society Walk-a-thon. Ministers, people manning check -points and all other interested folk are urged to attend. Friday at 7:30 p.m., will be graduation services for Christianview Bible College. Speaker will be Rev. Walter Gamble. Sunday, May 9, the Annual Anniversary Services commemorating the 3rd year in the new church will be held. Dr. G.H. Nunn and Mrs. Nunn will be ministering in both services. May 18, Tuesday evening, the Bible Society will present a film showing the work of the Bible Society among the islands of the South Pacific. All are welcome. Sunday, May 23, a Water Baptism service will be held at 7 p.m. Forest Friends meet "The Forest Friends" 4-11 group met at the home of Tracey Giesen April 22. Points discussed included Wild edible plants, e.g. dandelion leaves and roots, in the field, marsh and woods, cattail, young shoots and stocks, and the choke Education week cherry. Also poisonous houseplants, etc., "fruit at Biddulph leather" with a recipe found in the member's manual and old fashioned drying of fruit, with the girls trying apples and bananas which the leaders had dried. WEDNESDAY'S INDIVIDUAL BEST — Trophies were presented to the top individual bowlers in the Lucan Wednesday bantam league. Back, left, Shelly Decaluwe, Paul Acres, Chris Sleaford, Jeremy Jemic and Jason Miller. Front, Wendy Gwalchmai, Shelley Johnston, Tabatha Perry and Angela Perry. T -A photo The members will en- tertain their mothers at an outing at the Lucan Con- servation Area on May 15, going out in the forenoon and the mothers arriving for lunch. United Church The service in Lucan United Church was cancelled to permit members to attend the Anniversary service at Clandeboye U.C. Upcoming events This morning at 10 a.m. the Cradle Roll children with their mothers will meet in the C.E. wing. Thursday, May 13 is the smorgasbord supper at the Community Centre. Tickets ire available froyl U.C.W. members. Sunday, May 16, following the service there will be a Congregational Pot -luck dinner in the C.E. wing. Biddulph-Lucan schools celebrated Education Week with open house at the Lucan Building April 27 for the kindergarten class again on the 28th. Parents enjoyed the many displays and the super Bulletin Boards which were most informative and pupils proudly showed parents and friends their work. At the Biddulph building the Education Fair was held emphasizing Science, History, Georgraphy and Art. The Science projects were bigger and better than ever this year and the gym was utilized to its fullest extent. Lisa Kraft won first prize for her "Underground Home" project. The Other three subjects were displayed in classrooms and the halls and were equally interesting, showing much work on the part of the students and teachers. C�unmunin for Anglicans Holy Communion was the order of service on the 3rd Sunday after Easter at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Greeting members and friends were Gladys and Eric Hodgins. 'The lessons were read by Kay Egan. In the absence of the organist, music for the service was provided by Penfiy Hodgins and Rev. Pocock with their guitars. Upcoming events May 6, St. Paul's Cathedral, London - Annual Conference of A.C.W. and Canadian Bible Society meeting at Revival Centre at 8 p.m: May 10 - Board of Management, Holy Trinity, 7:30 p.m. • A spring meeting of the Anglican Church Women of the Deanery of Medway was held at St. George's Anglican Church, London, April 29. Approximately 80 women from the deanery registered. St. James', Clandeboye and Holy Trinity, Lucan were well represented. Rev. Janet Lyranel, Curate at St. George's opened the evening with prayer and short meditation. The sharing and exchanging of projects by the various parishes was done by means of posters, which were displayed around the room. Pakistani Embroideries, a project of the Diocese of Huron, A.C.W., were on display for sale. Mary Jane Posno, co- ordinator of St. George's A.C.W. introduced the speaker, Mrs. Phyllis Goodwins, Director of St. Monica House, Waterloo. It is a Centennial Service Project sponsored by the Diocese of Huron to provide care and counselling for unwed mothers; to stimulate community understanding of the underlying causes and effects of out -of -wedlock pregnancies; to reach out to those in need of their ser- vices, and provide a com- prehensive program in services and preventive measures. Her message told of the tremendous work done by the home in reaching out to those in need. The total of- fering was given to Mrs. Goodwins to be used for her work. Also two large boxes of personal gifts and craft materials were presented to her for the girls. There are eighteen girls presently living at the home. A social hour and time of great fellowship followed with lunch and refreshments served by the ladies of St. ,9 imes-Advocote,Moy 5, POO* 17 UCW holds region rally The twenty-first Annual North-West Regional Rally of the Middlesex Presbyterial U.C.W. was held on Wednesday evening, April 28 in Parkhill United Church with that U.C.W. acting as hostess, for the "super" supper. Each U.C.W. in the Region was responsible for some part of the program, Lietry looking after the Registration, Carlisle the Literature Display, Lucan the Sing -a -long and a solo, taken by Mrs, James Robertson, Brinsley in- troduced and thanked the members of the 20th Anniversary of the skit group, Clandeboye led to worship on the theme of the Rally "After 20 years - Forward Together," Ailsa Craig members received the offering and gave the courtesies inviting the Rally to their church for 1983. Mrs. David Park, Lucan, as vice-president of the Region, chaired the meeting and the Presbyterial Committee for World Outreach gave a presen- tation. Members of this committee are Mrs. G.R. Lees, Mrs. E. J. Hill and Mrs. L. Munro. Those taking part in the Anniversary skit were Shirley Ryan, president, Lucan U.C.W., Gwen Lynn, president, Clandeboye U.C.W. and Marion Hodgson president of Brinsley U.C.W. Models in various periods of the 20 years, even to a bikini, were from each of the groups. Fire calls The Lucan volunteer fire department answered a call to Clandeboye Friday evening to quell a grassfire which had gone out of con- trol. er WEDNESDAY PLAYOFF WINNERS — .The playoff championship of the Lucan Wednesday bantam bowl- ing league was won by the Strikers. Back, left, Shelly Decaluwe, Tim Miller and Chris Sleaford. 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