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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-07-07, Page 13NUBS RY SCHOOL GRADUATES — Graduation exercises were held recently for the Tuesday class of the Lucan Co-op Nursery School. Back, left with teacher Mary - Ann Aarts are Chris Haskett, William Stotesbury-Leeson, Kristin Thomas, Rachel Hurst and Jean Bryan. Centre, Jason Staniforth, Christine Morrison, Sarah Dawson, Jesse Waters, Matthew Hill and Carrie -Jo Connelly. Front, Erin Haskett, Todd Goldie, Francis Bond and Mark Heffernan. Times -Advocate, July 7,1982 Page 13 office cas 125th,anniversary London Philatelic Counter had back issue stamps and first day covers for sale which was of interest for all stamp collectors in the community. This celebration was a The Lucan Post Office was 1266 years old on July 1 and celebrated this occasion July 2, complete with old fashioned dresses,_ and bonnets worn by Sadie McPhee, Beryl Kraus and Jim Robertson and Jackie Blay wore a black frockcoat with taiis and grey pin - stripped trousers, which had been worn by the late Wm. Haskett. A beautifully decorated cake highlighted the tea table and was cut by Kae Haggar who also served, assisted by Florence Hodgins. The first Post Office was on Alice Street in a building which stood where the house of S.W. Craig now stands. A.H. Ashberry was postmaster in 1957 followed in 1959 by Wm. Porte and the position remained in the Porte family for over 85 years, with son Fred suc- ceeding William and on this death in 1944, Miss Ida Porte became acting postmistress. In 1909 Lucan residents were very proud of the red brick building, part of Pate's house, which housed the Pat Office from 1909 to 1951. This building is now the Municipal offices. In 1948 Charles Haggar was appointed postmaster and in 1951 owing to "cramped conditions" the postal business was moved across the .street to the "Stanley Block" where it remaineduntil the new $21,000, one storey, post of- fice, on the site of the old Hydro Office, was opened in October 1962. Upon the death of Mr. Nagger, in 1962 Marjorie Rummel was acting post- mistress until the ap- pointment of Charles Sovereign and upon his retirement in May, 1969, Bob Williamson was postmaster for three years. Jim Robertson, the present postmaster, took Canada day activities draw great support, The Lucan and area celebration of Dominion Day was an unqualified success. The pancake breakfast was so well attended that by 9 a.m. people were lined up three and four abreast from one end of the arena to the BIRTHDAY BATTER— Jim Pickering and Tom England mix up batter for pancakes at Thursday's Canada Day celebrations in Lucan which included a free breakfast. Soccer team wins in Parkhill tourney The Lucan atom and pee wee boys team won Heritage Day soccer tournaments in Parkhill, Thursday. The atoms won the championship with a 4-1 win over Grand Bend. Scoring one goal each were PaJ Monger, Chris Hewitt, Bret Revington and Eddie Vankerkoerle. Mike Dewan, Matthew Welsh and Eddy Hessel each booted one goal to lead the Pee wees to their 3-1 victory over Nairn. In girls action, Lucan teams won one game and came away with three ties. Lisa Bakker and Nicole • Welsh each scored two goals to lead the pee wees to a 5-2 win over Oakridge. The fifth goal was kicked by Kelly Van Kerkoerle. Katherine Devlaeminck scored three times and Tracey De Boer scored in single fashion as the Lucan bantams were held to a 4-4 draw by Southwest London. In the mosquitoes 2-2 tie with Carling of London, Kelly Van Kerkoerle and Nicole Welsh were the goal scorers fro Lucan. Carrie Lane was the lone marksman as the Lucan atoms tied London Carling 1- 1. EARLY REFRESHMENTS — Connie Van Busse! and Jack Ryon dish out fruit juice for Thursday morning's Canada Day breakfast in Lucon. The Lucan Lions were in charge of the breakfast with help from Ailsa Craig Lions. other and beyond, ad well as some seniors being served from the snack bar in the promenade. Entertainment was provided at all hours during the day by Irish Folk Group "Tony Mother", Canada Talent Groups, Bluegrass Music by "The Dixie Flyers," Dixieland music by the "Aggregation Dixie Land Band" and the youth choir from St. Patrick's Parish. The latter group also sang a "Salute to Canada," joined by the many who were sit- ting in front of the temporary stage, as they sang "0 Capaila," and the birthday song, at which point the children who had been given Canada balloons, released them and it was quite a sight to see them floating away Southeastward on the fresh breeze. The youth group entertained as a Canada Talent Group for over an hour. Picnic areas were available for families who brought a picnic supper to stay for the evening per- formance'of Canada Talent, Gienlogati and the Suntones, entertaining with Canadian and Western music and the super fireworks display which closed the day. Featured during the day were races for all ages, fun and competitive sports, crafts for the younger children and fun games for all. It was quite a celebration for Canada's birthday and those in charge of arrangements are to be commended. ANGLICAN CHURCH .A celebration of the Holy Communion was the order of service at St. James Anglican Church, Clan- deboye. The congregation from "Holy Trinity, Lucan joined with Clandeboye for worship and will continue to do so for the month of July at 9:30 a:m. • It being the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, Rev. Pocock based his message on the discipleship of these great saints. From the. Gospel we hear Jesus asking Peter three times if beloved Him and his reply each time was "You know that I love You." "If you love Me," Jesus said, "then give your life to shepherding the sheep and the lambs of my flock." Next Sunday the service will be conducted by lay people. The guest speaker will be Mr. Bill Daviesfrom the Lucan Area and he will be joined by Harold and Gerry Fletcher with their ministry of music. While Rev. Pocock is on holiday, wardens of both churches can be contacted in emergencies. BIBLE SCHOOL The community Vacation Bible School parade leaves the school at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, proceeding south on Main street to the Revival Centre, where the children may register if they have not already done so. The V.B.S. is supported by the Anglican, Pentecostal and United Churches and children of all faiths are welcome, It will be held daily July 12 - CUTTING BIRTHDAY CAKE — Kae Haggar, wife of the late Charles Haggar, a former Lucan Postmaster cut the coke at Friday's 125th birthday celebration of the village post office with the help of a former employee Florence Hodgins. T -A photo Four area crashes Four accidents were in- vestigated this week by officers of the Lucan detach- ment of the Ontario Provincial Police with damages totalling 812,350. Monday at 10:55 a.m. a vehicle driven by David G. Elliott, Ailsa Craig was damaged to the extent of ;550 in an accident on the main street of Ailsa Craig. Con- stable J.A. Wilson in- vestigated. Vehicles driven by Clarence Frost, Ailsa Craig and Robert Daniel, London collided on William street, Lucan at 1:05 p.m., Tuesday. Constable F.L. Goldschmidt estimated damages at $5\500. Constable Wilson set damages at 6800 when vehicles driven by Rosemary Giesen, RR 3, Lucan and ligabeth Lyttie, London were 1{t collision on Highway 4, north of Highway 7 at 11 a.m. Sunday. The final mishap occurred Saturday at 3 a.m. on High- way 4, north of the Medway Creek bridge involving vehicles driven by Mark Crunican, RR 2, London and Patricia Bartoch, London. Damages were listed at 65,500 by Constable C.S. Fleming. office in November, 1972 and Michael Warren, President is very active in many of the new Canada Post community activities and Corporation by Bev. Rab - the Sunday School of Lucan belts of St. Marys, the United Church which has Supervisory Post Master for grown tremendously under this area. his leadership as Superin- Mrs. Vera Babcock of tendent. Mr. Robertson was presented with a framed letter of commendation from Two churches join in worship Members and friends were welcomed at Lucan United Church Sunday to a joint service of Clandeboye and Lucan Churches by Dennis and Mary Maguire and family. The service was m charge of Clandeboye U.C.W. with Gwen Lynn leading the service on the theme "Love". The Scripture , Psalm 103 was read by Gwen and Hazel Williams gave the children's story "I Want to Buy Love" telling of a queen with all her money, being unble to buy love and a little orphan boy showing her the way to love. Irene Lynn gave the message on "Thoughts of Love," based on 1st John 4:7, bringing out 4 points: the first love we know . in our lives is that shown by our mothers, the second when we give our hearts to Jesus and dedicate our lives . to His service, followed by showing our love for others, as God showed His love for us and lastly the love of doing for others. Mrs. Lynn concluded by saying "God is love." The present tense holds true in every generation. Christ gave His life for us, are we giving Him the love He deserves?" Music was provided by the Lynn sisters, Catherine, Cheryl and Bonnie as they sang "If That Isn't Love" and "I Walk with His Hands in- Mine", accompanied by Winnie Robicheau the Clandeboye pianist. Flowers from the funeral of the late James Kerr of Granton. The prayers of the congregation were extended to his loved ones. Next Sunday at 11 a.m. the Lucan U.C.W. is in charge of the service on the theme • "Faith for Today." Twenty children of various ages attended the first junior church session with Dorothy Dedelis and her helpers. Worship, singing, crafts, and games were enjoyed. All children are invited to come at 11 to the C.E. wing, each Sunday during July and August. The monthly "coffee hour" was enjoyed, convened by the Outreach Committee great follow-up of the Dominion Day celebration at the arena, and pointed out very clearly that the Lucan Post Office is older than the Dominion of Canada. How about that' SPECIAL VILLAGE LETTER — Lucan reeve Ivan Hearn receives a special envelope commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Lucan Post Office from area Postmaster Bev Rabbets. In the background is Luton Postmaster Jim Robertson. , T -A photo Graduation at Biddulph Graduation ceremonies for grade eight students of the Biddulph-Lucan Central School were held in the beautifully decorated hall at the Lucan Community Centre June 28. The chairlady for the occasion was Colleeen Malcolm and Grace was asked by Cherie Evans. Principal Wallace McLay, welcomed graduates, parents and special guests. Greetings from, the Board were brought by Mr. Fred Dobbs and from the Administration by Mr. D.I. McIntosh. Awards where presented as follows: The Fred Berdan Award to Peter Bates, Amy Waugh and Dianne Watt by Mr. N. Steeper, Mowbray Award to Tim Shipley and Lauralee McDonald, by Mr. K. Lyons, Trojan Award to Erin McComb by Mr. McLay, English to Peter Bates by Miss S. MacMillen Mathematics to Dianne Watt by Mrs. L. Revington, Special Education to Glenn Root by Mrs. J. Everett, History to Doug Fretz by Mrs. A. Bansley, Geography to Amy Waugh by Mr. D. Wilkins. Physical Education and Health to Janice Atkinson and Tim Shipley, by Miss S. Valiaho and Mr. R. Eaton, Science to Steven Thomas by Mr. L. Bryan, French to Colleen Malcolm by Mrs. B. Wallace, Music. to April Emery by Mrs. L. Lan- teigne,, and Art to Stuart Thomas, by Mr. J. Duddy. The class was introduced by their teachers Mr. Duddy, Mrs. Everett and Mra. Bansley and certificates presented by Mr. McLay. The choir, under the direction of Mrs. Iantefgne sang "New World in the Morning," Those were the Days " (revised words by Mr. Duddy,) and "The Way we Were. Erin McComb, u Valedictorian, summarized the past eight years, dwelling particularly on the final year 1981-82. Fein is a very fluent speaker and put into words the thoughts of all his schoolmates as they leave Biddulph-Lucan School for the halls of higher learning. Good luck and bat wishes to you all. A dance followed the program with music provided by Wayne Hall. DRESSED FOR THE OCCASION — Three employees of the Lucan Post Office were appropriately dressed for Friday's 125th anniversary. Above, district Postmaster Bev Rabbets talks with Jackie Blaye, Sadie McPhee and Berle Kraut. T -A photo St. Pat's class graduation June 28, St. Patrick's Separate School held their graduation ceremony, June 28. A special Mass was given that morning for the graduates and their parents. In the evening a dinner, organized by the grade seven mothers was held in the gymnasium. After the meal each graduate received a graduation plaque presented by Mrs. \CaroleDamen, President of the P.T.A., their graduation certificate, presented by Mr. Pat Crunican, a trustee and a special religious memento presented by Mrs. Theresa VandenBoomen, President of the Catholic Women's League and Mr. Arend deBoer, Knights of Columbus. Other awards presented were: Progress Award - Lisa Andersen and Eddy Heessels. Academic Awards • Kathleen Reymer and Tom Vandenberg. These were presented by Mrs. Carole 16 and 19-23 from 9 to 11:30. Friday July 23, there will be a parents and friends program to be announced later. Damen,• president of the C.P.T.A. Ladyship .- Nancy Ryan Memorial Award presented by Diane Ryan to Julie O'Shea. Gentlemanship Award presented by .Father CANCER SOCIETY The treasurer • of the Lucan-Biddulph Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society has received and forwarded the final pledges from the Family Ride for Cancer. He is now in a position to issue the following report of the 1982 campaign: The Ride $1,696.00: Daffodil Sales, 6739.00: Residential Canvass $5,635.00: Donations from Organizatjons, 6275.00; and Daffodil Boxes ;40.00, for a total of $5.385.00 up from $8,349.00 in 1981. President, Len Maslen, and his executive wish to thank all who so freely ex- pended time bind effort to help make the 1982 campaign a success. Your help is much appreciated. not only by the Branch Officers, but by the Unit, District and Provincial executives. Every dollar raised is a step closer , to stamping out cancer. Keep up the great work. Finn to David Manders. Maslen Farhily Award presented by Terry Maslen to Karen Lemmon. John Vanderloo Memorial Award presented by Mrs. Joanne Heenan to Mike Arts. Other highlights of the evening included a toast to her fellow classmates by Margaret Mitchell and Tina Capalbo delivered the Valedictorian Address. The special focus of the evening was Fr. Nevelt, a newly ordained priest and past graduate of St. Patrick's, who was the guest speaker. `. reift READY FOR PANCAKES — Robert Giesen gets his pancakes at Thursday's Canada Day celebrations in Lucan. Behind the griddle is Ailsa Craig Lions president Lorne Smith flanked by Lucan Lions John Martens and John Forster. T -A photo Found niche in fife Rev. Brewster back from Haiti Sundaymorning was Haitian missionary Sunday, honoring Rev. Ray and Becky Brewster, sons Steven and Nathan, home onleave from Haiti. Mrs. Becky Brewster said she thanked God for His protection, as they were never sick for one day while there. Mrs. Marlene Thornton and Mrs. Lorraine Armitage sang I Will Glory in the Cross. Rev. Ray Brewster said over all the negative things of Haiti, God is shaking the rule of the devil. When the group World Reap for Christ went bankrupt, they had no sponsor to go for to Haiti. They prayed, then felt they ought to go to Haiti, stepping out in faith. When they arrived, no house, no vehicle. They had to get beds to sleep in to stay in another missionary's house, where hydro and water were not turned on. That ni ht the offered a furnished house at another missionary's place. • It is expensive to live in Haiti.Gasis $2.15a gallon. In the mountains they need a four wheel drive vehicle, which really uses gas, but they have always had enough. They are working in a village of cardboard shacks in the mountains. where there is no church, no school, or water. The well is four miles away. The Allsaw church near Haliburton. Ontario provided them money to build a brush arbor for a place of worship. They were able to build a cement cistern to hold rain water in. Rev. Brewster taught. the people tithing. One family counted their eggs, then brought one egg and put it on the collection. While helping a sick baby they felt they should talk to the family about salvation. Five family members accepted the Lord. Now there are several Haitians who have become Christians in this village. Rev. and Mrs. Brewster feel they have found the niche in life where God wants them to be, while being happy there. Mrs. Marlene Thornton led the singing for the evening service. Martha Sullivan, accompaning herself on her guitar, sang Praise Him. Rev. C.J. Williams, from Exodus 5:1-8, spoke on God's calling Moses , to lead, the Israelites out of Egypt. Upcoming events Saturday. July 10 at 10:00 a.m., there is to be a parade featuring the VacationBible School, to be held five days a week, from July 12 to July 23. Parade is to start at the Lucan Public School, going to Lucian Revival Centre. A LONG WAIT — Hundreds of Lucan and area residents lined up to enjoy breakfast during Thursday's Canada Day celebrations at the arena.