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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-10-15, Page 22Par 6A Timos-Advocate, October 15, 1986 Moro dlsc�ssion�i flocdinq in basements Discussion on the continuing pro- blem of water in basements consum- ed considerable time at Tuesday's regular meeting of Lucan council. A delegation headed by George Gatt asked the question, "What can we do now? Our insurance companies have told us they will not renew the sewage backup clauses in our pglicies. " Gatt added, "We know council has been taking some steps to alleviate the problem, but, these things take time. We are just asking for help. We can't continue to have these problems every time we have heavy rains. Councillor Bob Hodge who was on the other side of the fence a few years ago as a complaining property owner said his problem wak solved by the in- stallation of a check valve and sump Pumps. In his remarks, reeve Norm Steeper said "Shortly after receiving engineer's reports, a program was in- itiated to disconnect roof Leads from the sanitary system. As well people were encouraged to take personal ac- tions such as installation of check values and sump pumps. For some, however the problem of basement flooding continues." Steeper continued, "Even in an in - completed state, the Benn drain ap- paired to work effectively in moving water from the villa During the first of the storms in Member, the drain did not reach those levels as in previous times when we suspected the drain was contributing to the flooding. However, I feel the project will be beneficial as far as the removel of surface water is concerned." Council will be meeting in the near future with engineers and Ministry of Environment 'officials to plan further steps to alleviate flooding conditions. Byjaw officer Karl MacNatighton reported on a recent municipal con vention he attended and said, "I like conferences llke this because of the DINNER AT BIDDULPH - Shown around the dinner table during a Thanksgiving play presented Friday at Biddulph Central School by grade five students are Saari O'Reilly, Jamie Lightfoot, Celeste Guthrie, Tara Forster, Robbie Waters, Sean Lawrence, Marcie Sire, Julia Van Geel and Melissa Hardy. News from Revival Centre Rev. Roger Mason conducted the Sunday morning service. Rev. Mason spoke from Luke 17:11-19, the story of ten lepers Jesus healed. Leprosy was supposed to be a sign of God's wrath, and of sin. Lepers had to live in a separate colony, and shout unclean when they came near others. In this story we see the willingness and abundance of God's grace to do good. God healed a whole colony of 10 lepers. • These lepers cried loudly for Jesus to have mercy on them. When God touches and heals a person it is God showing His mercy and love. In verse 14 we see Jesus' willingness to res- pond to the leper's need. When Jesus told them to go show themselves to the priests He was ask- ing them to fulfill the law as the priests had to certify they were heal- ed. The lepers obeyed in faith as they went, and all 10 were healed. But there was a poor response of gratitude. One leper turned back to give thanks to Jesus when he saw he was healed. Gratitude is rarer than Friendship Club A regular meeting of the Bryanston Friendship Club began with a noon luncheon served by the committee in charge, Dorothy Bullock, Ella Frayne, Harold Talbot, Elliott and Audrey McRoberts to 39 members and visitors, October 1. After the meal Audrey welcomed everyone, and read a poem "Autumn Sunshine". 0 Canada was sung followed by "Happy Birthday" to Rosie Aldrick, Clare Leines and Isabel Robinson, also Happy Anniver- sary to Lloyd and Jean Elliott, Elmer and Ruby Burnard, and Percy and Mary Rhame who were celebrating their 50th. Ella Frayne was chairlady for the program which started off with a Halloween lucky handshake. This was won by Gladys Davis. A Halloween reading game - The Post Mortem by Audrey McRoberts. A violin and piano number by Russell Brintnell and Dorothy Bullock . SENIORS MEET The regular meeting of the Lucan senior citizens opened with a welcome to everyone by the president Hamilton Hodgins. 0 Canada was sung with Muriel Cobleigh at the piano. Birthday wishes went to Mary Meikle. Then Mr. Ilathaway's grade five and six pupils put on a play on Thanksgiving ending with a Thanksgiving song which was en- joyed by all. Euchre was then played. The win- ners were high score: Florence Hodgins and Barry Noels. Lone hands: Charlotte Barker, and Murray Carter. Low score: Mary Scott and Voyle Jordon, craft winner, Greta Gibson. Mouthorgan and piano instrumen- tal by Marjorie Hodgert, piano and mouthorgan selection by Dorothy Bullock and Ella Frayne. The final number was a musical selection by the above group. Euchre prizes went to Ethel Grose, Mary Rhame, and Muriel Cobleigh Men, Lloyd Elliott, Clare Lewis and Filip Johansen, Crokinole - Ella •Frayne and Hector Robinson. Last Heir Anna Trudgeon and Mabel Needham. Scrabble was Dorothy Trudgeon. The next meeting to be held November 5 at 1:30 p.m. OPP investigate three accidents Of the 40 general occurrences in- vestigated this week by officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Pro- vincial Police three were motor vehi- cle accidents. Sunday at 2:50 p.m. vehicles driven by Todd Lewis, Ailsa Craig and Joanne Sharp, London collided on Highway 4. Constable Kelly set daitiages at $1,050. Constable Hodge listed damages at $1,000 when vehicles operated by Stanko Malinovic, London and Todd Edwards, Ailsa Craig were in colli- sion on Middlesex road 16 at 6:20 p.m., Tuesday. Saturday at 7:45 p.m., vehicles driven by Jack Gerescher, Forest and Richard Wilson, London collided on Cameron Sideroad. Constable Holland estimated damages at $1,200. Three persons were charged with break, enter and theft, three with theft under $1,000 and one each with theft of a motor vehicle and wilful damage. A LUCAN PLOWER - Jim P.$ton of Lucan was one of the contestants in Saturday's Middlesex county plowing match. T -A photo Jack Laskin passes The funeral of Jack E. Lankin was held Sunday, October 12 from the C. Ilaskett and Son Funeral home, Lucan with the Rev. Darrell Shaule of Lucan United Church officiating. Two lovely solos were rendered by his wife the Rev. Jewell Shaule. Pallbearers, all nephews, were Don Revington, Jack Park, John Camp- bell, LeRoy Revington, Gary Rev- ington and .John Bernard. Jack was pleased to remember the days when he played right field with the famous Lucan Irish Nine throughout the 19..30's which advanc- ed from regular league play to In- termediate "C" Finalist for the Pro- vince of Ontario. He served his country overseas dur- 4 ing World War II and when he return- ed from active duty, .lack continued to work at the Lankin Service Station which his father had established in 1926. Jack was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 540 Lucan. He was a member of the Lucan United Church. Ile was also on the Village of Lucan Council from January 1, 1943 to December 31, 1944. and again from .January 1, 1963 to December 31, 1966. Jack has been a merchant in Lucan fro 54 years and he remained active in his business to the last day before entering hospital on Monday, October 6. He passed away Wednesday, Oc- tober 8. faith. Without gratitude one is defi- cient. This man expressed humble ge- nuine heart worship towards Jesus. Our pride needs to be revaluated in our worship of God. Sunday evening Doug Butler led the song service. Dougand Martha Butler sang We Shall Go out with Joy, from Isaiah 55:12. Rev. Roger Mason spoke from John 15:1-6. This teaches Christians the relationship between them and Jesus. Jesus likens our relationship with Him as a life union between a vine, and branches. There is a flow of life from the vine to the branches. The eternal life a Christian possesses stems from them staying in Jesus, just as a branch retains life by stay- ing on the vine. Just as man cannot produce grapes apart from a vine, so Christians can- not produce spiritual fruit apart from Christ. So close is the union between a vine and branches one is nothing without the other. Apart from Christ, believers can do nothing spiritually. Without the annointing of God's Holy Spirit a believer is barren. The degree of a believer's effectiveness depends on his dependency on Jesus. Jesus needs believers as surrendered ser- vants to do His work on earth. Sunday, October 19. Rev. Wayne Longard, from Calgary, is to be the guest speaker. From the lanes Inter -Town Men:Lucan 26 Goderich 22, Roger Bennewies 325-1415,. Brian Ankers 283-1305. Monday Ladies:Glena Tripp 253-663, Joan Finkbeiner 266-654, Heather Smith 248-639, Pat McDonald 265-631, Ann Hardy 227-631, Donna Overholt 290-620, Sue Johnston 219-614, Helen Patterson 255, Joan Scott 248, Marg Young 234, Marg Elson 232, May Murphy 223, Linda Hibbert 222, Carol Willems 221,,Pat Riddell 221, Pat Davis 220. Tuesday Juniors:Jason Woytowich 228, Stephanie Sandison 192, Desmond Rodgers 157, Dylan England 148, Kevin Moore 146, Shannon Thomas 141, Laura Culbert 141, Shane Gillan 161. Colleen's:Mary VanGeel 253-653, Deb Scarborough 253-631, Lori Quinn 237-622, Val Neil 229-607, Lou Hayter 245, Sharon Kingma 233, Margie Austin 229, Judy Jaques 228, Deb McNair 226, Marg Carroll 220, Deb Wonnacott 220. Medway:Marilyn Smith 334-708, Marie Moir 236, Jim Hastings 212, Alex Bosley 212, Peter DenOtter 209, Tom Barr 202. Senior Citizens:Harry Noels 287-632, Grafton Squire 196, Helen McDonald 195, Derwin Beatson 185, Gord Higgs 174, Charlie Grieve 173, Frank DeBlock 172, Stan Roth 164. Wednesday • Bantanis:David Damen 135, Shelly Wyatt 120, Amy Damen 117, Sara Lynn Dauncey 116, Tammy Graham 104. Wednesday Mixed:Jackie Arnold 243, Roily Carty 233, Joel Chill- ingworth 233, Guenther Bock 227, Pat Ryan 223, Bob Pipe 213, Mary Cad- man 200. Thursday Men:Jeff Park 302-780, Don Watt 260-758, Rick McKinnon 308-704, Wayne Smith 245-698, Brad Taylor 234-693, Bob Smith 261-691, .aim Smith 246-681, Russ Smith 292-673, Brian Noyes 281-669, Mike Wraith 274-666, Len Smith 226-663, Rod Johnston 248-658, Brian Ankers 234-645, Pat holland 267-633. Friday Mixed: Bob Smith 258-735, Al Robicheau 233-643, Wayne Smith 215-633, Ray McRobert 264, Paul Smith 288, Len Anderson 228, David Smith 223, Allan McRobert 221, Darlene Fevery 215, Winnie Robicheau 205. Sunday Mixed:George Wilson 291-764, Don Morgan 289-651, Fred Wells 212-626, Rob Riley 254, Brice Harris 238, Dave Grundy 233,Jim Sweitzer 223, Basil Short 215. ('.A. W.: Vicki Horha miik 270-679, Gary Dunlop 249-647, Gary Wurm 230-603, Peggy Gebel 270, Bonnie Hoist 259, Rob Riley 233, Judy Mar- shall 220, Basil Short 214, Clara 4 er- dan 211, Ron I'lyley 206. • contact with other people from across the province who are in the same business." A suggestion on placing "No park- ing from here to corner" signs at a number of locations from Mac - Naughton was passed on to the ser- vices and protection committee. The locations are William and George and Water and Main streets. MacNaughton said the new signs would restrict parking within 15 metres of an intersection. He added, "Current traffic laws stop parking within nine feet of an intersection without signing." Reeve Steeper indicated bylaws are already in place for putting up addi- tional signs and amendments are not necessary. He added, "All we have to do is put up the signs." Bylaw officer MacNaughton said warning tickets to parking offenders were working well and he had not yet had a repeater. Council accepted with regret the resignation of Gary Donaldson from the arena and parks board after three years of service to the community. Donaldson who attended Tuesday's meeting said he was moving to Lon- don, but, enjoyed his stay on the board. Councillor Bryan Smith told Donaldson, "Our residents should be thanking you for all of your hard work on their behalf and reeve Norm Steeper added, "We appreciate your service and dedication." Expansion of the village's sewage services will be delayed for some time according to a recent letter received from Don -,Matheson senior en- vironmental officer for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Part of Matheson's letter follows: "Recent reviews of water usage in Lucan has shown that the municipal water supply system can no longer supply a sufficient quantity to meet peak demand days. We know the village has engaged the services of a consulting engineer- ing firm to study the water problem and offer a solution. However it will take some considerable time before additional water is available to the village. We are also aware of the present problem of land acquisition for an ex- pansion of the sewage system and consider that as a. result, a further delay of two or three years is likely on this sewage expansion project. In light of the above we can no longer comment favourably on any extension of water and/or sewage ser- vices for new development and recommend that no new construction be allowed except on existing, approv- ed, fully serviced lots." In an in -camera session, the ap- plication of Ruth Meszaros was ac- cepted to fill the position as village treasurer. Ed Melanson continues as village clerk, tax collector, secretary of the planning board and secretary - treasurer of the area fire board. Duties of the new treasurer include finances of the Lucan Community -Centre. The Ministry of Municipal af- i fairshas directed that the village can only have one treasurer. Bob Taylor has been the arena board treasurer. Mrs. Meszaros is currently treasurer of the Lucan Hydro Commission. 11re.(4.44111 5:1531, 4 Ri}i; utzpLI.::41 ‘c.air f... +.a:cau xa r 1 1 MIDDLESEX F OF A AWARD - Middlesex Federation of Ag president Paul Ward presents an award to Vivian Ladell, RR ton as a second'year student at Centralia College showin interest in agriculture. Ward was a CCAT graduate in 1976.T- iculture , Ilder- strong photo. Bountiful harvest Did you get an opportunity to be one of the first worshippers in church, this Sunday morning? I did. Just to sit there and marvel at the bountiful harvest; the fruits, the vegetables, the flowers and the wild grasses. All the color and richness that is fall. This is "Our Father's. World." Let us come before the Lord with Thanksgiving and sing joyful songs of praise. Singing songs of praise, they must be spirited, uplif- ting and glorious. This is no mean feat; however led by Jewell Shaule with her beautiful Area churches plan service A Community Thanksgiving Ser- vice will be held on October 26 at 3 p.m. in the Lucan Community Centre. The five Lucan area churches will present special music arid the film "Open for all" will be shown. This • film illustrates the effects that Bible reading and study can have on the lives of ordinary people in various areas of our world. The Bible Society provide Scrip- tures in many forms .... Cassettes, Braille, New readers selection etc. This film portrays how these tools are being used around the world to bring life and hope to many. Circle Sunday, October 26, 3 p.m. on your calendar. Everyone is welcome so come and bring a friend. clear soprano voice - her face shini with her love for God. Helen Stanley playing the organ, only she can and Marjorie Park on th piano - we have everything going fo us and then "There He is in the Midst of Us." If you were a child again I wonaer what you would be "thankful for" should you be asked. Darrell Shaul' asked this of the boys and girls in "story time". Among the stook answers of mothers and fathers, relatives and friends came a new one - "hockey"- and certainly hockey pads. Perhaps you are not all that thankful for sports,' it's not my per- sonal preference but I must agree I am thankful for the pads. The sermon "Where are the nine" told, .the old familiar story of t lepers in Lukes gospel. Ten we healed but only one returned to gi thanks. Why is being thankful to G so important? We are commanded t be thankful and when we are thankf we cannot be 'any{tliing el$e - no miserable, not out of sorts and cer tainly not unhappy. In every situation we find ourselv we must give thanks; we don't kno it but it could be worse. Bein thankful can change the way we live, our mental outlook, the way we feel about ourselves and the way we ap- pear to others. 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