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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-01-04, Page 16Lucan and district news Correspondent: Mrs. Thomas Emery, Sr. All the best in the New Year Thanks for your patronage in the past year Joyce's Beauty Salon Langford Drive Lucan 227-4853 For An Evening of Fon And Fellowship Friday & Saturday Tex Noble Saturday Afternoon Matinee 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Club Albatross Huron Industrial Park Phone 228-6733 Open Daily BREAKFAST & LUNCH 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. DINNERS 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sat. - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sun. - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. You Are Always Welcome! Dining Room Licensed Under LLBO Saturday, January 6 For Your Listening & Dancing Pleasure Jean McLachlan at the Organ Green Forest Motor Hotel Make your reservation early for your CHRISTMAS PARTY and our GALA NEW YEAR'S EVE FROLIC YOUR HOSTS: "PETE" and "CAROLE" DEITZ HIGHWAY 21 — GRAND BEND HEATED POOL: Back by Popular Demand Fish Fry '1.49 All You Can Eat Fresh Lake Huron Perch Fri. and Sat. Jan. 5 & 6 5-10 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT BRENNER'S RED GABLE HOTEL Since 1876 GRAND BEND Coming Jan. 72 & 13 THE LESPERENCE TRIO Country & Western Band THANK YOU W. Arthur Wright, on the event of his retirement, extends his sincere appreciation to the many CIAG policyowners whom he has had the pleasure of serving in the past. And for continuing good service, Art suggests the CIAG representatives listed below be contacted. Peter Roy George Turton Lloyd Montgomery Bert Klapp Ross Francis Claims & Service Office 482-9357 524-7411 357.3739 236-4988 2294294 524-2138 17 Gibbings St., Clinton 319 Huron Rd., Goderich 53 Maple St., Wingham R.R.3, Zurich R.R.1, Kirkton 85 South St., Goderich CIAG INSURANCE CO OPERATORS INSURANCE ASSOCIATIONS OF GUELPH W. Arthur Wright Lucan --Fanshawe College CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ADULTS . join the night crowd! . . . Fanshawe welcomes you! Registration Night: Tuesday, January 16, 1973 (7:30- 9:30 p.m.) at Biddulph Central School, Lucan Classes Begin: Tuesday, January 23, 1973 at Biddulph Central School Senior Citizens, 65 & over - Any course $5.00 Small Engine Repairs and Maintenance Interior Decoration & Design Physical Fitness for Women Choir Basic Farm Bookkeeping SESSIONS 10 10 10 10 5 TIME 7:30-9:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 7:30.9:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. FEE $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $10.00 $ 8.00 For further information contact Mr, David Grimes, Fanshawe Coffege, London 451.7270 8,0, 280 FANSHAWE COLLEGE COMMUNITY SERVICES Ready Mix CONCRETE Plant 235.0833 Prsidence 228.6961 Pay.. 16 TirnIK-Adyooate., January 4, 1973 Council suggest meeting on arena finances Lucan council Teesday night decided to defer a decision on a. request for financial assistance from the arena beard until a general meeting of all .concerned parties can .be arranged. The decision was made following receipt of a letter from the Lucan AMA' , Board.4 requesting financial aid to clean up the auditorium, and inapreve Washroom and dressing room facilities, The letter said that the board has received numerous complaints about the facilities, the changes which 'have taken place at the arena, including the swimming pool and the artificial ice have been directed solely by the arena board. Councillor. Harry Wraith said, however, that he didn't feel the arena board should solicit any more com- munity money. Reeve Hearn said, "1 think it's something we should deal with early in the year, so any work could be done in the summer." He added however, that he didn't think a direct contribution from Should council agree to aid the arena, the letter stated, the money would be added to a $10,000 contribution already received from the Lion's Club. A lengthy discussion ensued about what use should and could be made of the arena by the community, and about the various contributions to the community centre by various groups over the years, including the Lion's Club. the Arena Board and the Chamber of Commerce. Reeve Ivan Hearn said that all council at this time was the an- swer. It was decided to send a letter to the arena board suggesting that a general meeting of all concerned parties, including the village of Lucan, the townships of Biddulph, the Lion's Club and members of the arena board, including representatives from the councils of London township and McGillivray be called. "The whole project should be organized," said the Reeve. No new appointment to the arena Board from council was made until such a general meeting can be arranged, Council also received a letter from J.E. Myers, a London soliciter acting on behalf of an organization called "Friendship House" in London, a rehabilitation centre for persons between the ages of 16 and 25 who have drug problems. The letter stated that it was the intention of the group to purchase a property in Lucan "for the purpose of expanding the drug rehabilitation center", and they wondered if this would interfere with existing zoning by-laws. The property in question is presently zoned for residential purposes, and would have to be rezoned to accommodate such a project. A discussion followed on the desirability, of having such an establishment in the community, Reeve Hearn said, "I can't see where it's going to be of any service to this community. If there was any drug problem in Lucan, it would be different." Councillor Elizabeth Goddard said she thought that Lucan was "too small a community to ab- sorb such a place without causing waves, big waves". Councillors Wraith and Mathers said, however., that they didn't feel it was fair to turn the group down without having more information about their operation. "Would you be willing to go all the way and amend the zoning by- law?" asked the Reeve. "We have to take all these things into consideration", In the end, the Reeve broke a tie-vote on the issue, against the group, Clerk Mrs. M. Gibson was asked to answer Mr, Myers' letter,, informing him that the proposition doesn't comply with present zoning by-laws and that council didn't see fit to amend them for the sake of the requested project. Council was informed that under the government Incentive Program, they have been allowed $2,000 with which to provide jobs for the unemployed between now and May 31, 1973, Lucan church news People hired under the program must be unemployed and must be hired to participate in a certain classification of town work. No decision was made, however, on the use of the grant. Reeve Hearn said that perhaps better use of the money could be made toward the spring. Councillor Clifford Abbott informed council that he has been inquiring into the purchase of a street cleaning machine, similar to the one which is used in Exeter, He said Exeter is using a maching which was a few years old when they bought it, but it had been completely rebuilt, They have had no problems with it, except the normal wearing out of brushes and belts. Mr. Abbott also said that the government allows $10 per hour on the operating cost of the machine, and that they pay half of this and half the operator's wages. He was instructed to contact a possible source for such a machine. Committee appointments were made for two-year terms as follows; Wm, Mathers and Clifford Abbott to the Erie Economic Council; Wm Mathers and Clifford Abbott to the drain and sewer committee; weed inspector, James McIntosh; streets, Elizabeth Goddard and Harry Wraith; building and trench inspector, Bert Thomp- son; fence viewers, Earl Mathers and Wm. Frost; parks com- mittee, Elizabeth Goddard and Wm. Mathers; industrial spokesmen, Clifford Abbott and Wm. Mathers; property com- mittee, Elizabeth Goddard and Harry Wraith; conservation authority, Ivan Hearn, Bills. and accounts of $779.56 were approved. iiiiiiii ........... lllllllll 1.. lllllllll M. lllll Lucan personals 111111111111111111 llllllll 11111 llllllllllll 111111 llllll 1111011111 Seven of the nine accidents inyestigated by officers of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment at Lucan during the holidays were of the one car variety, caused mostly by slip- pery road conditions. The first two accidents with only one vehicle involved oc- curred on Tuesday, December 26. Damages of $200 were incurred when a vehicle driven by Gary Fitzgerald, St. Marys broke off some guide posts on highway 7 at the intersection of County Road 23. Constable W.J. Wicks in- vestigated. Constable James Craig assessed damages of $50 when a vehicle driven by Ronald Mac- Donald of Kitchener struck a snowbank on County Road 13 at Biddulph Concession road 2 and 3. Wednesday vehicles driven by Shelagh Jean Gledhill, RR 2, Denfield and Michael Morneau, Huron Park were involved in a collision at the Highways 4 and 7 intersection at Elginfield. Con- stable N.A. Campbell estimated damages at $400. OPEN NEW OPP QUARTERS — The Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police moved to their new quarters on Highway 4 at the southerly edge of the village, Tuesday. Shown above shortly after unveiling the sign are Corporal Bernie Crane and Constable Gord Barker. T-A photo Most area holiday accidents were of single car variety sang special Christmas music accompanied by King Abel on the trumpet, and Lois Legg on the organ. The flowers in the church were in memory of Mr. & Mrs. R. Hodgins and son. Rev. R.A. Cars on preached on the 'Redeeming Message.' He spoke of how Christmas has been celebrated from the days of King Arthur in 521. Mr. Carson said that the Christmas celebration has changed little over the years. But he said the important thing about Christmas is the reception of the Christ. Last Sunday the lessons were read by Ruth Ann Atkinson, Michael Stanley, Bill Henderson, Albert Thompson, Jean Barker, Scott Dickson, Bill Lewis, Bill Carson and Rev. R. A, Carson, The Junior Choir sang the an- themand, ,triv,,Agei3Or„ged„,ip,„-.,„ teMaigfe choir also sang, Lois ,I*g directed the choir and presided at the organ. On St, Stephen's Day, Dec. 26 Matthew Wayne Thompson son of Wayne C. Thompson and Linda E. (nee Ankers) Thompson, Edmonton, Alberta was baptized in Holy Trinity Church. Lucan, vehicles driven by Mary McCarthy„- R.R. 3, .Granton and William James Wicks, Lucan were involved in a collision at the corner of Main and Frank streets. Corporal Bernard Crane estimated damages at $200. The last accident of 1972 took place at noon Sunday when a vehicle driven by David Norman Fleming of Stratford went into the ditch and struck a highway sign at the intersection of high- way 7 and County road 23. Con- stable Gordon Barker estimated damages at $350, Constable Gordon Barker in- vestigated two , mishaps Thur- sday, bOth'again'invole'ing Single vehicles. The first occurred on highway 7, near the Thames River bridge in West Nissouri township when a vehicle driven by Edith Irene Desjardine of Grand Bend was forced onto the shoulder by an unknown vehicle. Damage was set at $500. Damages of $100 were listed when a vehicle driven by William Ray Moore of London skidded-on Biddulph Concession road 10 and 11 at the highway 7 intersection. Friday morning a vehicle driven by Sheran Mildred Smythe of Independence, Missouri went out of control due to slippery conditions on County road 23 at London township Concession road 16. Constable Barker estimated damages at $550. Late Friday afternoon, a vehicle driven by Thomas Elliott, Williamsford, Ontario suffered damages of $1,000 when it went out of control on ice. Constable C.D. Auger investigated. The same day in the village of Revival Centre December 20 the church was honored by a visit from the John Passuelo family from Buenos Aires Argentina. Both Rev, Passuelo and his wife Doris spoke in the service. They are missionaries in Argentina. Mr. Passuelo is a native of the same country. The Passuelos and their three children spent the night with their friends Rev. & Mrs. Thornton. On Christmas Sunday evening the church had an impressive candlelight carol service. Several members of the congregation participated with special musical numbers including Katie Graham from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania who was visiting her mother, Mrs. Emelia Graham for the holiday. Marlene Butler & Mrs. Thorn- ton sang "Silent Night" in Spanish. The service closed with all present lighting their candles to symbolize letting Christmas light shine in a dark world. On New Year's evening the church had a watch night service. Following this, the congregation had an enjoyable fellowship hour with refreshments being served in the lower auditorium. The service was reconvened with communion served just before midnight, During the service there were many musical numbers given. David and Linda Lang, Burnaby, B.C. sang two duets. New Year's Day, the young people enjoyed a skating party at Huron Park. Party honors Cuba native Cliff and ,Frank McGoun, Montreal spent a few days with Mrs. Kenneth McGoun. Mrs. Alma Price was a holiday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murdy, . Glenn Johnson was a holiday guest with Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Kennedy. Dr. Ernest Sadlier, a former Lucanite is still very sick in Seaforth Manor following .a second stroke. Holiday visitors with Mr. & Mrs, M. H. Hodgins were Merle Law, London, Cliff Law, Crampton, Mr. & Mrs. Ward Hodgins and Jennifer, Clinton, Wayne Hodgins and Rosemary Anderson, London, A number of Lucanites at- tended open house at the home of Colonel Duncan Ross, London on Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. T. Emery Sr. were holiday visitors of Mrs. Margaret Hastings and John, Wallaceburg, Rev. R. A. Carson and Mrs. H. B. Langford were among those who visited the McCormick home during the holiday season, A number of relatives from Lucan and district attended the 50th golden anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Stanley, Colbourne Street, London. Mr. & Mrs. Don Woods and Carol and Leslie Woods were holiday guests of Mr. & Mrs. T. Emery Jr, Ernest Kennedy received word of the death of his brother Gordon Kennedy, Barker, New York in the holiday season. Mr. Kennedy is survived by his wife and two daughters. St. James On Sunday December 24 the Sunday School presented a Christmas Concert after the Service of Holy Communion. The children were directed by their teachers Mrs. S. St, Pierre Mrs. R. Hodgins, Mrs. C. Carter, and Mrs. R. Cunningham. Last Sunday the six lessons were read by Alan Cunningham, Steven Carter, Glen Cun- ningham, Alton O'Neil, Susan Hill and Rev. R.A. Carson. Joan Cunningham presided at the organ. for the carols and Christmas hymns. Rev. R.A. Carson preached on the theme the "birth of Christ". He said in the fullness of time at the right moment God came into the world in the person of Jesus Christ God showed us how to live. U CW Executive Meeting The executive of the United Church Women met at the home of Mrs. M. H. Hodgins December 27. Twelve recommendations were presented to be raised for discussion at the general meeting January 9. On Friday evening Rick Thornton was entertained at a birthday party for him by Marlene Butler at her parents home. Rick was born in Palma Soriano, Cuba when his parents were missionaries there, He is now living in Lucan with his parents. Over the holidays, Rev. & Mrs. Thornton enjoyed having their daughter Sue and cousins Mr. & Mrs. George Head, Toronto visit them. Visiting Mr. & Mrs. Howard Currie were daughter Linda and son-in-law David Lang from Burnaby, B.C. Winners named in St. Pat's draw The students of St. Patrick's Separate school near Lucan held a Christmas draw. The winner of the Christmas candy scene was Mrs. Don Urbshott of Ilderton. In addition. Father McGraw made a donation of $5 and it was won by Debbie Loyens, RR 2, London, Skating Party The United Church Sunday school held a skating party and talent show during the week. Skating was in the late afternoon, then back to church for lunch and the show. Girls brought sand- wiches, boys a finger dessert. Several classes put on a number. A humorus skit was presented as a joke on the teachers by Mrs, M. V. Hodgins, The groups were divided into 8 small groups, with each group pantomiming the personality of a teacher so everyone could guess who the teacher was. Mrs. Tupling and her junior boys class led in a game, The boys divided into two groups with letters of the alphabet which had to be presented as a holiday saying. Joan Lockyer led a sing song on her guitar. The winners of the lucky chairs were Mrs. R, J. King and Lori Lightfoot. Anglican On Christmas Eve a large congregation participated in the Communion Service. The Choir