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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-03-06, Page 11Wisdom at WI meeting Lucan Women's Institute president, Bernice Lockyer opened the meeting on Wednesday afternoon with '-Words of Wisdom" from a copy of "Home and Country" 'when members met in the Optimists' clubroom in the Masonic Hall. Mrs. Lockyer reminded those pre- sent of the Area Bus Trip to the Erland Lee Homestead and the F.W.1.C. Convention. District director, Isobel t-tastceu, reported on the District Executive meeting held on February 18 in St. Thomas Anglican Church, Granton stating that the District Annual would be held on Thursday, May 23 in Ivan United Church. Mrs. Haskett also at- tended the banquet for the Farm Show Princess competitors, February 22 in the administration building, Western Fair Grounds, when the Lucan W.I. entry, Terri McRoberts, spoke on "What 1 have learned from my parents". Lillian Radcliffe gave an excellent report on a recent meeting sponsored by "The Helping Hands" the objec- tive of which was to form a support group in Lucan area for the St. Marys and District Association for the Men- tally Retarded. A Canadian flag will be presented to'a class in the Biddulph School again this year and money toward prizes for the Science Fair will also be donated. The film series "Focus on the Family" was announced. It com- mences Tuesday, March 5 in the Lucan United Church from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The theme for the meeting was "House Logs", with the Tweedsmuir History Curator, Flora Robertson, in charge. As the roll call each member was asked to show a picture of her home, with a bit of history about it. Mrs. Robertson gave a brief paper on "Roots', based on "The Parable of the Sower" and reviewed her own, new "House Log" which was much ap- preciated by the members as it gave them an idea of how to proceed with their own logs. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 27 in the same local with Mabel Froats, convener for Family and Consumer Affairs in charge of the program on the theme "Your Family - My Family". Members are - asked to bring a - recycled article from their home and a suggestion for "Tip of the Month" as a money raising project if our en- try is chosen. Iola Goring was the hostess for a lovely lunch and a time of visiting over a cup of tea was enjoyed. M• BOUNCE THROUGH OBSTACLES — Lucan-Biddulph students navigate the obstacle course at Thursday's French winter carnival. Lucanaril district news amages hit '14,400 Four area Officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Police investigated five accidents this week with damages totalling $14,400. Wednesday, at 12:20 p.m. vehicles driven by William Hillborn, Frederic- ton, New Brunswick and Carlyle Westman, Granton collided on Highway 7. Constable Stables listed damages at $3,850. A vehicle driven by Elwyn Bryan, RR 2, Granton struck a snow drift and a hydro pole on the Bidudlph-Usborne townline at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday. The same day at 7:50 p.m., a vehi- cle driven by Dorren Bauerman left the roadway of Highway 4 and flipped over on its roof. Damages were estimated at $2,500 by Constable Vance. Constable Wilson listed damages at $1;000 when a vehicle driven by Kathryn Graham, St. Marys went out of control on Middlesex road 27 and left the roadway at 10:30 p.m., Thursday. Vehicles operated by David Mat- thews, London and Mary Davis, St. Marys collided at 7;30 p.m., Friday •-on Middlesex road 27. Constable Mar - special ed On the recommendation of its Special Education Advisory Commit- tee, the Middlesex County Board of Education has approved, subject to final approval of revisions to the Board's Multi -Year Plan, the exten- sion of Special Education programs in the 1985-86 school year. Scheduled to receive the Special Education Withdrawal Programs are Biddulph-Lucan, Centennial Central, M.B. McEachren and Valleyview schools. The Elementary Gifted Program will be extended to Caradoc Central, Leesboro, McGillivray, River heights, Northdale, Caradoc South, Mosa, Adelaide-W.G. MacDonald, Westminster and Southdale schools. A unit for the developmentally han- dicapped will be required at Adelaide- W.G. MacDonald School. At secondary schools, proposals in- clude extension of the Specific Lear- ning Disabilities Program to Medway High School and a staff increase at Strathroy D.C.I. The introduction of the Gifted Program at secondary level is also scheduled for September 1985. Jets at Port Huron On Sunday, March 3. the Lucan Jets novice houseleague team rented a bus and drove to Port Huron for an exhibi- tion game. Although they did not win, they played excellent hockey and both players and parents were impressed with the friendly American hospitality. Team members are looking for- ward to playing against another Port Huron team at the Parkhill tourna- ment on March 11 and the Lucan novice tournament on March 12. COUPLES CLUB • y . - can E nited Chprch Couples' Club on Thursday evening were Pat and Angela Clarke who told the group about their recent "trip around the world in 73 days". They described the highlights of the time they spent in Hawaii, Fiji, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Australia, Luala Lumpur, Singapore, the Per - sian Gulf, Rome and finally England and Ireland. The beauty of Hawaii, the friendliness of the Fiji Islanders, the concerned small-town spirit of New Zealanders, the vastness and variety of Australia were all features that im- pressed them and which they were able to convey vividly to the listeners. Maps, pictures, and travel folders also helped these places come alive for the group present. Mr. Brown ex- pressed the sincere appreciation of the couples' Club to the Clarkes. Couples in charge. Froats, Wrights and Browns led in a short devotional on the theme "God's Love for the Whole World". The meeting closed with a social time when couples and their guests gathered around the table to enjoy refreshments provided by the couples in charge. Plan speaker on blood clinics Everyone is invited to a meeting in the Optimist Club Room in the Masonic Hall, on Tuesday. March 19 at 1 p.m. to meet and hear Susan Eckart, the new area Red Blood Donor Clinic Co-ordinator, from the Centre in London. She will have new ideas and plans for the annual Clinic to be held in the Lucan Community Centre on Tuesday, April 23. The Lucan and Clandeboye Women's Institutes are once again the sponsors for the Clinic. assisted by the Masons, the Optimists and the Lions. MEMORIES you'll cherish forever Book Your Wedding NOW ! ! ! Bart DeVries PHOTOGRAPHY IiJ runt,”•rr i.,J Inrlu lri.if sort \\ rrIthrit, Phntuy;r,�lrY 137 Thames Rd., Exeter, Ont. NOM 150 Telephone 519-235-1298 town cook 227.4,11 accidents shall estimated damages at $2,400. A total of 49 occurrences were in- vestigated during theweekincluding one break, enter and theft, a threaten= ing phone call, one dangerous driving incident, one theft of money and two cases of fraud. Charges laid were for impaired driving, possession of a narcotic and four Liquor Licence Act violations. Five drivers were also issued with 12 hour driving suspensions. Times -Advocate, March 6, 1985 Page 11 Open Secret revealed at YC "God's Open Secret" was the theme as Mr. Brown continued his sermon series on Paul's letter to the Ephe- sians Sunday morning at Lucan United Church. god revealed that secret to Paul, his servant, at that time a prisoner in Rome because of his ministry to the Gentiles. This fact Pot-pourri for Missions Leader Marj Park welcomed Dor- cas Unit members to the regular February meeting at the church on Tuesday afternoon. The study for the day consisted of a "pot-pourri" of Mission -related items. Iola Goring reported on the 100th anniversary celebrations of the West Coast Marine Mission begun by Methodist missionary Thomas Crosby. Mabel Froats read an article from "Mandate" about the work of United Mission to Nepal, and Marj Park described the recent elections in Korea, commenting on the hope it brings for more freedom in that land. A devotional period followed, based on Luke 11. The women were left with a challenge to respond to God by meeting the needs that come to our attention. Bernice Lockyer, Mabel Froats, Jean Brown and Marj Park reported on the recent U.C.W. Presbyterial An- nual Meeting in London, and Iva Hodgins on the Helping Hands meeting that featured a speaker from the St. Mary's Association for the Mentally Retarded. Following discussion of several matters of business, unit members enjoyed a social time over refreshments provided by Freda Melanson and Kav Thompson. that God reveals truth so that all may share it is a distinctive feature of Christianity. A responsibility is thus placed upon those who hear to listen and believe. The secret revealed to Paul was that God loved Jesus and Gentiles alike, and gave His Son to die so that all could share fellowship with Him and with one another. This fellowship is the Church of Jesus Christ throt.:gh whom Christ carries on the work He began on earth of making the Good News known to all men Rev. Brown challenged the con- gregation to be sure thatthey are fulfilling God's purpose for them as the Church. He also pointed to Paul's example, who saw his imprisonment as a sacrifice willingly offered for Christ's sake. Flora Robertson told the children a story about little Beth who learned that just as her mother was able to make dirty rainboots clean again, so Jesus makes our hearts clean from sin when we tell Him we are sorry. Linda Hackney took charge of the children for junior Congregation following the story. During their an- them time, the Choir taught the con- gregation a Scripture benediction. The service closed with the singing of this Scripture song. Coming events - The film series "Focus on the Family" featuring Dr. James C. Dobson begins March 5 and continues Tuesday, March 12 with the subject "Shaping the Will without Breaking the Spirit". These films will continue each Tuesday until April 16 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Lucan United Church. Coffee and informal discussion are included each evening, and a free will offering will be taken to defray expenses. All are invited to take advantage of this outstanding series on Parenting and Marriage. Lucan choir has their regular prac- tice time at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. At 8:00 there will be a special practice for an expanded Easter Choir. Volunteers are needed for this extra effort. Thursday at 9:45 Prayer and Share Fellowship meets in the C.E. Wing. All women of the community are invited to join in this informal. inter -denominational time of Bible Study. Quitters, experienced and learners, are invited to help with a quilt in the C.E. wing of the Church each day this week. Helpers are need- ed also to assist with the Nursery dur- ing church on Sunday mornings. 4-H MEET Members of Lucan no. 2, 4-11 club held their fourth meeting February 25 at the home of Dana Bannerman. The meeting opened with the 4-1-1 pledge and roll call. All members pin fitted their garments and leader, Mrs. Sire, discussed sewing seams. Seniors enjoy euchre game Mary Kooy, acting president, played for the singing of 0' Canada at theThursday meeting of the Sunshine and Busy Buddies seniors. A card of thanks was read from Frank Goring. Birthday good wishes went to Mur- ray Carter. Merna O'Neil, Gertrude Hodgins and a birthday card was signed by all present to be sent to Angeline Scott who is in "Craigholme". Mary Kooy read "A Pick Me Up" and thanked those on lunch and card convener today. Helen MacDonald announced that on March 9 Mary and Tom Kooy will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver- sary with open house in the afternoon and cards at night in the Centralia Community Centre at 8:30 p.m. Shuffleboard winners were Kay Armstrong and Gote Wennerstrom. Euchre prizes went to ladies high. Mary Kooy, ladies tones, Mildred Hirtzel, ladies low, Charlotte Barker. Gent's high, Ed Dowdall, gent's lones, Murray Carter, gent's low, Harold Prince. 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