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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-12-31, Page 14I'uyr 14 Times -Advocate, December 31, 1986 TYING UP THE LACES — Bev Anderson was busy lacing up the skates for her children Becky and Timothy prior to Monday's skating ses- sion at the Lucan Communit Centre. T -A • hoto c-00 RUNNER-UP RUNNERS-UP OF SILVER STICK — After a 1-1 tie -game of regula- tion play, the Ilderton Novice team lost out in overtime last Sunday at the North -Middlesex arena in Parkhill. Team members at random are Shawn Winship, Todd Humphrey, Jim Pottruff, KeniOliver, Mike Phillips, Andy Marshall, Ryan Adlington, Francis Bond, Brad Dickie, Mike Lambert, Dave McCrae, Matthew Hayter, Greg Stanton, and Jay Laye. In the back row are coaches Cliff Dickie, Doug McCrae, Doug Lambiert and Doug Winship. (Photo by Lynne Desjardine) Christmas services at Revival o Centre Doug Butler led the song service Sunday morning. while Mrs. June Quintin played the piano. Rev. Roger Mason spoke from I Kings 19:1-4. I Kings 17 to II Kings 2 records the powerful miracle working life of Eli- jah, the prophet of God to Israel. Eli- jah's name means Jehovah is God. After the victory God showed over the false prophets of Baal in chapter 18, the kings' wicked wife Jezebel sent a message to Elijah she would have • him killed because he had her false prophets killed. This caused Elijah to lose his focus on God's care for him, and he fled. Instead of being aware of God's care for him, Elijah wallowed in self pity. Motivation gone,'he slept under a juniper tree. When an angel provid- ed him with food, he ate, then slept again. The second time the angel woke him, told him toeat,because the journey would be hard for him. When Elijah arrived at Mount Horeb. where God had given the law, he complain- ed to God he was the only faithful one left in Israel, and how hard he had worked for God. Elijah was caught up in self pity. God told Elijah to stand forth upon the mountains before Him. A strong wind broke rocks in pieces. An earth- quake shook the mountain, then a fire passed by but God was not in them. Then a still small voice spoke. with God asking Elijah what he was doing there: Elijah repeated his self pity. But God told him He had several jobs for him to do, and that there were 7(Nx) also in Israel who worshipped God. This commission showed Elijah that God was not through with using him. Christians, when things seem to go wrong, need to trust there is a great hope God can do something with them. Their story is not over yet. Never focus on themselves, but keep their perspective on God. Sunday evening Rev. Roger Mason conducted the service. Rev. Mason ministered from Mark 1:21-34, a busy day in Jesus' life. Because Peter and Andrew lived in Gapernaum, Jesus made it His home base. While there Jesus taught in the synagogue. Jesus' teaching was in such authority He amazed the people, as His teaching was different then the learned scribes. Just like Jesus had authori- ty, so God has given Christians ,authority to proclaim the truth of the gospel Jesus showed authority over the oc- cult. A demon possessed man came into the synagogue where Jesus was teaching. The demon cried out he knew who Jesus was. Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, commanded it to be quiet, then commanded the demonic spirit to come out of - the man. The demonic spirit submitted to Jesus' authority immediately. Jesus has given Christians authori- ty to cast out demons when con- fronted with them. by the name of Jesus. 'After the synagogue service, Jesus and disciples went to eat at Peter's home. Peter's mother-in-law yes sick in bed with a fever. In com- passion Jesus took her hand, and she rose up healed. Gratitude found ex- pression in service as she served them dirfner. In the evening Jesus showed authority over sickness as He healed many who came to the house for heal- ing. Mark 16:18 tells us Christians have this same authority Jesus car- ried over the occult and sickness, when they pray in the name of Jesus. Tavistock man is new Co -Op member Stewart A. Anderson of Tavistock has been elected to the Board of Directors, United Co-operatives of Ontario (UCOk at the Fall Zone Meeting held in late November. Anderson represents Zone 11 which consists of the counties of Huron and Perth. Anderson has served for 15 years on the Stratford District ('o -op Board of Directors. Other community involve- ment has been important to Stewart as evidenced by his involvement with the Township area School Board. Perth ('ounty Board of Education and the Board of Trustees of St. John's United Church of Stratford. "Times have been tough for agriculture before but when the going got tough, (he tough handed together to provide support and Netter access 1 to affordable goods and services. Bas- ed on this kind of co-operative behavior. I see my role on the Board of Directors to be one where we - the - ('o -op and the membership - work together for our joint benefit and the benefit of Ontario agriculture as a whole," Anderson said. t1(7(1 is the largest farm supply and marketing co-operative in Ontario, with shies last fiscal year of over half a Killion dollars. -it provides a com- plete line of farm inputs, including feed, seed, fertilizer, petroleum, and hardware through about 100 Co-op sales and service centres across the province. It also markets livestock and grain..UCO is owned by 48,000 in- dividual members and 44 member co- ops representing another 39,000 members 4 Fails to make curve Londn nhli killed in An accident on the Clandeboye curve on Highway 4 early Christmas morning claimed the life of a 24 year- old London man. John Gierling Jr. of 167 Egerton street in London was driving north on the highway just south of Middlesex road 22 when his pickup truck failed to negotiate the curve. The vehicle crossed the roadway onto the west shoulder where it flipped over and came to rest in a water filled ditch. Lucan OPP Constable Jim Craig was the investigating officer. He said the roads were wet at the time of the accident from a light rain. Damages were set at $10,000. Officers from the Lucan_ detach - Time of sharing at United Church At Lucan United Church Sunday morning it was a time of sharing. This is what the wholeChristmas season is about - sharing, members of the church family shared their special thoughts and feelings in terms of poetry, prose and bible verses - a young boy - shared peace from John chapter 14 and the promise of Heaven. Others, the sharing of one another's problems and sorrows; a thankful son to his mother for a Chris- tian upbringing. How the Lord carries us when we are unable to walk alone and last but not least, the admonitions of King George VI to walk hand in hand with God into the new year. Mrs. James Robertson and her daughter Janie played a duet, flute and piano, entitled "Infant Lowly, In- fant Holy", a beautiful carol. And now we put them all away, along with the tree, all the decorations, which made our homes look so festive and colourful. In the next week or so, everything pertaining to Jesus; birthday will be packed carefully away for another' year. As we lay everything, the tinsel and bells and baubles lovingly there, be careful of the Christmas spirit. It doesn't go in those cartons, it stays and the love stays and the shar- ing stays. Thay have to otherwise our souls would be as cold and uninviting as our homes look without those decorations, but be careful that they are not just'trappings, just outward signs. God sees what is in our heart and only our true feelings are accep- table to Him. First meeting of education board In her inaugural address to the Mid-, dlesex Bohrd,pf Mpaation; chiairper•: son Betty Poole said that the idea of junior kindergartens, supported by the Education Ministry's Early Childhood Education Project, is ex- tremely appealing to the public. She cautioned that such a progratn would create a myriad of problems in pro- viding facilities, staff and transportation. , She said that trustees and ad- ministrators must look for creative and innovative ways to enhance ex- isting programs and to prepare for those that may be mandated by the Ministry of Education. Referring to the recently approved Board's statement of purpose for Technological Studies, Mrs. Poole said it clarifies program intent by stressing specialized skills, a multi- disciplinary approach, preparation for, the transition from school to employment, life skills, and awareness of new teehnolOgies. She said that cooperative education would not be limited to technical studies and, with Ministry incentives, would be expanding to all areas of Middlesex. She said that this year the Board would have to deal with the results of the recently completed study of elementary school boundaries in the Strathroy area. She said that the current second year of the Board's five-year plan in computer applications would have a systematic and energetic training ap- proach to introducing staff to new equipment and software. She remind- ed the board that, while skeptics who do not believe in the cost or educa- tional value of computer programs can help keepa proper perspective on program costs and benefits. they should not deter the board from pro- viding essential training for young people. Mrs. Poole acknowledged that changes in family structure and life- styles have placed new respon- sibilities on the school system. She said that programs such as VIP (Values, Influences, and Peers) and QUEST (A Skills for Adolescents pro- gram that stresses responsible decision-making and'deAlopment of self-esteem and ability to make wise choices) provide special opportunities to help young people. With reference to the 19115 review of schoor financing carried out by the Macdonald Commission that recom- mended amalgamation of the London and Middlesex public school boards, she said that 80 percent of those pro- viding input to the Middlesex Board's survey rejected the idea. Vice-chairman of the hoard is Irene Lynn of McGillivrary township. !bent investigated seven other motor vehicle mishaps during the week with damages totalling $31,100. Vehicles driven by Janice Harvey, Elderton and Gregory Pavitt, Denfield were in collision at 8:25 a.m., Monday on Highway 4. Damages were set at $5,000 by Constable Hodge. Only 35 minutes later the same day, vehicles operated by Joseph Mac- Farlane, London and Daniel Lagerwerf, Parkhill collided on Mid- dlesex road -23. Constable Osterloo listed damages at $7,000. Constable Chapman listed damages at $1,800 when vehicles driven by crash at Clandebye Corporal McDermott set damages at $6,500 when vehicles driven by George Mackie, RR 2, Denfield and Frank Goldsehmidt, . Lucan collided on Friday at 5 p.m. on the. Cameron slderoad. Saturday at 12:15 a.m., a vehicle operated by Rose Marie Cunningham, RR 1, Ailsa Craig went out of control on Highway 4 and struck a fence. Con- stable Chapman listed damages at $800. Criminal charges this week includ- ed two male persons being charged with escaping lawful custody and two violations of the Liquor Licence Act. Donald ' ' , , Ilderton and Ho - Ye nChei . ' - on Middlesex road 16 at 8 p.m., Monday. Tuesday at 11 a.m., vehicles operated by Pt�Vermeulen, RR1, Delaware and y Webb, Hyde Park were in collision on the Penfield sideroad. Constable Osterloo in- vestigated and estimated damages at 67,500. Malcolm Oke, RR 1, Alvinston and Brian Hartwick, RR 1, Thorndale, were drivers of vehicles involved in a mishap at 1:45 p.m. Christmas day on Highway 7. Constable Hodge set damages at 62.500. SILVER STICK WINNERS — The Lucan Novice team won the regional -"C" championship of silver stick with an overtime 2-1 win dt North Middlesex arena in Parkhill last Sunday. Team members are Denver England, Robbie Hillis, Dylan England, Josh Appleman, Daryl Boshart, Marty McLaughlin, Chris Haskett, Denton Hackney, Douglas McGregor, Marty Mitchell, Steve Greenlee, Mike Brady, Eric Kowalchuk, Mike Wragg, and Kurtis Hardy. Coaches are Brian Haskett and Brad England with Ian Craig, as stick boy. (Phot • by Lynne Desjardine) READY FOR SKATING FUN — Lined.up ready to enjoy a skating Session at the Lucan Community Cen- tre Monday afternoon are Wesley and Philip Revington, Jeffrey Rodak and. Mark and Jolene Heffer- nan. T -A photo Huron Farm and Home news The Huron Soil and Crop Improve- ment Association will be holding its. awards banquet on Friday, January 16 at the Stanley Township Complex. The award, banquet will recognize recipients of the project award Nor- man Alexander conservation award, Soil and Crop booster award, and Farm Conservation sign award. This year the Huron Soil and Crop banquet will be held in co-operation with the Ausahle-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority Awards Banquet. Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority's awards include the group and individual category awards. Jean Bennett from Bayfield will be the guest speaker. Jean will be speak- ing on her experiences in South Cen- tral America. Tickets are $10.00 per person and may be purchased by January 9 from your soil and crop director. Area directors are: Stephen Miller 236-4958, Gerald Hayter 262-5854, Gary Baker 238-5585, Paul Passmore 235-2719, Wayne Cantelon 482-7170 Art Bolton 527-0455, Walter McElwain 524-6879, Hugo Maaskant 524-6828. Hope to see you and your spouse on Friday, January 16, 6:00 p.m. at the Stanley Township Complex for the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Assocaitoh awards banquet. Brian Hall Farm Management Specialist for Huron County * The Huron Soil and Crop Improve- ment Association invites producers to attend the Kentucky Farm Show from February 12-15, 1987. The show is one of , the largest and best farm machinery shows in the United States. One of the real attractions of the show besides the large company lines of equipment are the many farmers who will be there who I.9ve developed equipment. The show is a good oppor- tunity to gain ideas and develop contacts. The Huron Soil and Crop Improve- ment Association has ar• .. "ged, with the Lucknow District Co-op and Forest Travel Service, a four day bus trip to the farm show. Cost is $225.00 which includes bus travel, three nights accommodation, two days at the farm show, tractor pull and travel. insurance. Further information is available from local soil and crop directors and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office, Clinton. Brian Hall Farm Management Specialist for Huron County • A wet fall has renewed interest in the need to review the Crop Insurance Programme. Bill Mclllen from the Ontario Crop Commission will be discussing pro- posed amendments at the next. Huron County Federation of Agriculture meeting in Central Huron Secondary . School cafeteria on Wednesday, January 14 at 8:30 p.m. The Huron County Federation's regular monthly meeting will be changed from the first J'hursday to the second Wednesday starting in January. * * * There will be a two day livestock Ventilation workshop for Huron Coun- ty Pork Producers. It will be held in the meeting room of the Goderich Township Community Centre in Holmesville on January 20 and 21. This workshop will focus on the prin- ciples of livestock ventilation and their specific application to swine housing and building design. The course will be presented by Franklin Kains and Harry Huffman, two agricultural engineers who are •(corking for the Ontario Pork Industry Improvement Plan. The sessions will start each day at 10:00 a.m. and run through to approximately 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. There is no charge for the course aside from the cost of the meals that are provided. Enrolment will be limited and pre- registration is required. To register call the OMAF office at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Andy Sande, Pork Advisor for Huron County _-BRANDY POINT—. FARMS CENTRED AROUND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION • Our breeding stock provides our buyers with provep genetics from the top 3% animals tested across Canada. • Our program enables us to offer quality and • health at o price that. is hard to beat • We hove an ongoing supply of A.I'. sired 'Harnp/Duroc, Yorkilandrace boars & F1 York/landrace gilts • Our closed herd is ranked "Good".bx the OMAF standards of Herd Health Classification. Como and taker a look at our 'stock anytime, Delivery available KURT KELLER - R.R. 1, Mitchell, Ont. 519-348-8043 Lucan Competitive Bantams vs Huidorve, Denmark Bantams January 1, 3 p.m. Lucan Arena Tickets $2.50 each Children under 10 free