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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-11-15, Page 16Page 16 Times-Advocate, November 15, 1973 Lucan Correspondent~ Mrs. M.H. Hodgins Phone 2274714 and: district news Slippery road conditions cause single car mishaps BIDDULPH REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE — Members of the Lucan Royal Canadian Legion and Auxiliary participated in Friday's Rememberance Day service at Biddulph Central school. Shown above are Auxiliary president Gladys Reilly, Cheryl Hardy, Susan Riddell, Sgt. Sid Daley of Legion branch 540, Fiona Rodger, Rev. Ewart Madden and Marg Snelgrove of the Auxiliary. T-A photo Threatening weather prevails Service moved inside The Lucan and District LIONS CLUB Celebrates 25th Anniversary on Sunday, December 2 with a WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION at The Shillelagh Motor Hotel from 2 to 5 p.m. with a short ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Because of limited space, please get your tickets early from: YOUNGS' CLOTHING & DRYGOODS LUCAN LOCKER STORAGE C. HASKETT & SON, FURNITURE NEVIN MOTORS The Lions Club would like to thank the Jr, Farmers for supplying help, and the Shillelagh, for donating their premises, FASHION SHOW PERFORMERS Wednesday's fashion show sponsored by ,the L ucas United Church Women drew •models of all ages. Shown above are from the left, London Farm Princess Julie Henderson and Chrissy and Shelley Lewis of Clandeboye with LICW president Mrs, Marg Snelgrove, T-A photo Of the eight accidents in- vestigated this week by officers of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment at Lucan, seven involved only one vehicle and most were caused by slippery road conditions. Friday morning, Constable W,T, Hodgins listed damages at $100 when a vehicle driven by. Margaret Urlin, RR 1, Denfield went out of control on Highway 7, east of the CNR crossing in Biddulph township. The same afternoon a vehicle driven by Robert C. Williams, 326 Ferguson Place, London left Highway 4 on the Clandeboye curve because of slippery con- ditions. Constable Wilcox estimated damages at $800. Late Friday evening, vehicles driven by Frank Nixon 534 Upper Queens, London and David Dolgos of Wingham collided on Highway 4, south of Arva, The accident occurred during a Need leader for Guides Olga Grimminick, Guide leader, reports that a successful Hallowe'en Party was held recently, a tour taken to the Thames Valley Ambulance and members assisted with selling poppies Friday and Saturday. An assistant to Miss Grim- minick is badly needed, and "in- service" training is provided. Please contact Mrs. Fowles if you would like to help in this com- munity work. The Brownies, with 43 mem- bers, have outgrown the ac- commodation at the Pentecostal Church and have transferred to the Lucan Public School where they will meet each Wednesday after school. The Cub pack has reached 'its maximum membership of 26 boys for two leaders and more boys are applying. If men of the community can spare an hour a week to help with this group, please phone 227-4538. Cubs and Scouts are presently selling Scout Calendars. Welcome the boys when they call on you. blinding snowstorm. Constable James Craig set damages at $1.500. The first of five Saturday mishaps occurred at 12.30 a.m. when a vehicle driven by William McComb, RR 2, Denfield went out of control on Highway 7, east of the Highway 23 junction. Constable N.A. Campbell in- vestigated and listed damages at $400. At 6.45 a,m, a vehicle driven by Helen Drury, RR 3, Ailsa Craig struck a bridge on Middlesex Road 23, near Concession 12-13 in London township. Damages were set at $1,000 by Constable W.R. Disher. An hour later a vehicle driven Wide range in night classes This fall in Lucan 10 adult evening classes are running at the Biddulph School. They range from bookkeeping from small business to Fanshawe four county choir; from dance, ballet, jazz, tap to Flower arranging; from self defense to Yoga. Also offered are photography-basic and sewing-basic. In total there are 167 adult students taking classes in Lucan this fall. Their reasons for coming back to school vary but are basically the same; they want to improve their skills at things they enjoy doing. Learning doesn't have to take place in the classroom, in fact most learning does not. The myth that schooling ends after graduation (or expulsion) is rapidly disappearing. There is a country wide movement to continuing education. People are upgrading their job skills, learning a new skill for job or recreation use or learning skills not taught in their primary schooling, Most of the classes in Lucan fall into the last category. People need an outlet for their creative ability. This has been in many instances denied them by the industrialized society in which we live. The 167 people registered in Fanshawe evening classes are getting this outlet. by Peter Martin Weicke, 629 Wallace, London skidded off Highway 4 on the Clandeboye curve and sustained damages of $3,000. Constable C,D, Auger investigated. Saturday afternoon, a vehicle driven by Braden Klumpp of Welland was forced into the ditch on Highway 4, south of Huron Road 21 to avoid hitting a vehicle stopped ahead. Constable W.T. Hodgins investigated and listed damages at $175. The final accident Saturday occurred at 6,30 p.m. and in- volved a deer. The animal ran out of the bush on Concession 8-9 of London township, west of the London West Nissouri townline and struck the side of a vehicle driven by Daryl Rae, RR 3, Ilderton, Damages were estimated at $150 by the investigating officer Constable James Craig. Lucan personals Newcomers to Lucan are: Mr. & Mrs. John Forrister, Cor. 4th Biddulph and Kent St.; Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sandboe and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Greenwell, Kent St.; Mr. & Mrs. Donald Miller, Lewis St. Mrs. Robert Coleman, Frank Street, has returned from spending a few days in St. Thomas, where she was a guest with her sister, Mrs. Harold Dickens. Miss L.E. Abbott was among those taken to the Grand Theatre last Wednesday night to see the much talked of play, "Ondine". Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stutt were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Roger Heath, formerly of Lucan, now of Wallaceburg. Rev. & Mrs. Ewart Madden and Mr. & Mrs. Cliff McLean attended the Friday evening and Saturday sessions of the weekend conference, "Faith at Work" in Hamilton. Rev. Desmond Hunt of Toronto was the theme speaker. Mrs, M.H. Hodgins spent the weekend with her sister, Miss M.M. Law, London, and while there attended the "old fashioned market" at Trinity Anglican Church in Lambeth, visited with Miss L.E. Abbott and Mrs. Edgar Roulston at McCormick Home on Saturday, and attended the 150th anniversary service at Metropolitan U.C., Sunday morning, where she was a former member. Mrs. Ivy Little spent the past three weeks in London at the home of her daughter, where she cared for her grandchildren while their parents were on a motor trip through the States. Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Harold Cobleigh were their two daughters, one son-in-law and three grandchildren. Snow underfoot and grey threatening skies overhead Sunday sent the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph indoors. Earl Knoblauch acted as Sgt.-at-Arms, conducting the parade, with Bill Smith con- ducting the service, President Bert Thompson ushered the wreath bearers, who were as follows: province of Ontario, the Honorable W.A. Stewart; village of Lucan, Reeve November 8 marked the second meeting of the Biddulph-Lucan School and Community I Association for this year. President Marlene Degraw welcomed two special guests, Donald McIntosh, the area superintendent and Kelly Robinson, elected member to Middlesex County Board of Education. Both of these gen- tlemen had interesting comments to add to the evening's well- presented program. One . of the most significant, topics discussed was the success of the "crossing guard project". Thanks mainly to the efforts of Mrs. Degraw, the Lucan village council has agreed to assume full responsibility for the un- dertaking. This means the financial burden and operation of the plan lies .with the council. All parents should join in heartfelt thanks to all concerned with the project, as the children's safety is of utmost importance. Highway 4 is a potential threat to that safety, but now council will establish precautions to eliminate the danger. The association now plans to offer youngsters the opportunity to enrol in a "babysitter training course" at a nominal fee. Restricted to those 12 years and over, the course will consist of a number of classes and will finish with an examination. Those successfully completing the instructions be presented with a certificate of achievement and a wallet credential. Ivan Hearn; Branch 540, Bert Thompson, ushered by Art Bell; ladies Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. Bert Thompson; Lucan business men, Gary McFalls; I.O.O.F. Noble Grand Cecil Lewis; Lions Club, Pres. Jim Simpson; as well as personal wreaths laid by Mrs. Kae Egan and Mrs. Wally Boyes. The annual Remembrance Day dinner for veterans, their wives, and friends was held in the Legion Hall Sunday. Zone The topic for the evening was the relatively new group discussion method, which divides the members of a class into groups of five or six students, who are then able to •thoroughly discuss a given topic. They are guided by a chairman who asks questions and keeps the group functioning effectively. The small number of participants in each group enables even the more timid members to voice opinions thus stimulating interest far, everyone. it was most interesting to note that while five or six groups were in discussion simultaneously, the noise level remained relatively low and the students were completely absorbed in their own activity. Those present were able to see classes from both schools in action via videotape. The prin- cipal and teachers involved in the taping and presentation of the program are to be commended for the obvious amount of time and effort expended. Neighbours welcomed by senior citizens A "meet your neighbour party" was held at the Senior Citizen apartments on Butler Street ,Friday. A most friendly time was enjoyed by both the neighbors and the apartment dwellers. R.J. Weig entertained everyone by playing his violin and then his mouth organ Commander Bill Smith was chairman for the event, in- troducing the head table guests and thanking convener Art Bell ,and Mrs. R.B. Worthington, Sgt. Sid. Daley introduced the guest speaker, Ron Watson, provincial chairman of the Royal Canadian Legion who spoke of the new generation members and their contributions to the Legion. Constable Gordon Barker, of the Lucan Detachment of the O.P.P. showed a Canadian Legion Film "When Summer Dies"', which was very heart- warming, but sad in some places. Speaking in the Legislature, Justice Secretary George Kerr intimated that Provincial Judges are not working hard enough. Mr, Kerr was reacting to comments earlier in the week by Judge Joseph Addison, Crown Attorney William Rankin and defense lawyer, Clare Lewis, who agreed that the Provincial Courts are slow and overcrowded. The three were involved in a rape case in which two defen- dants were making their ninth appearance in Court for preliminary hearings. Mr. Kerr said "There seems always to be complaints and whining from members of the profession who themselves contribute to this backlog and overloading." Ontario Attorney General Dalton Bales, issued a statement rebuking his boss, Justice Secretary George Kerr, for saying that Provincial Judges are not working hard enough. Mr. Bales said that Mr. Kerr's comments cast "an unwarranted reflection on the administration of justice in this Province. It is an opinion I do not share because it just does not accord with the facts", New Democratic Party Leader, Stephen Lewis, said that the lending rules of the Ontario Development Corporation ef- fectively exclude Indian Bands from receiving development assistance from the ODC. Industry and Tourism Minister Claude Bennett, who is responsible for the ODC, replied to his knowledge no Band had applied for such a loan, He said Indian Bands could receive aid for their projects from other Government sources. Mr. Lewis went on to say that the ODC secures its loans by mortgages but Indian lands may not be mortgaged, Bands with worthy projects are thus shut off from this important source of funds. Mr, Bennett said the ODC is basically an agency to make loans to businesses which cannot secure financing for viable projects from other sources, It does not, for example, make loans to municipalities. It requires security just as any other lender does, he said, because the ODC is putting out public money and wants to get it back. He said that there was nothing to bar an Indian Band from ap- plying and the ODC Board from deciding to grant a loan. The legislation establishing ODC does not specifically require mortgage security. Consumer Affairs Minister, John Clement, introduced changes to the Insurance Act, mostly designed to clarify legislation and bring it up to date. The changes would prohibit the "Confinement Clause" in all sickness and accident policies. The clause allows companies to pay lost time benefits to a worker only during the period of time he is confined to his home under a doctor's'care. Thb new legiklatioh'' would require payment of benefits while the worker is unable to work whether confined or not. Other changes proposed by Mr. Clement. • the Ministry will gain the power to regulate mass ad- vertising of insurance. • the cost of Ministry in- vestigation of the finances and records of a company applying for accreditation in Ontario, would be paid in future by the Company. • Mutual benefits societies, such as ethnic and social clubs will be allowed to provide up to $800.00 for funeral iexpenses of members • Companies incorporated in Ontario who issue policies in which policy \holders share in• company profits must guarantee a payment to the policy holders whenever a dividend is paid to shareholders in the Company. Responding to a suggestion from Bernard Newman, Liberal member for Windsor Walker- ville, Transport Minister Gordon Carton said that it may even- tually be possible to keep track of the mileage at which cars are sold so that purchasers will not be tricked by speedometers that had been turned back. Mr. Carton told the legislature that "when we get computerized perhaps this would be worth looking into." Mr. Carton also accepted a suggestion that Ontario and Ottawa look into the possibilities of a tamper-proof speedometer, one which cannot be turned back. Replying to a question from Opposition Leader Robert Nixon, Ontario Attorney General Dalton Bales denied charges that the Government refuses to prosecute stores that illegally remain open Sundays and trucking companies that • ship goods on Sundays without a permit. Both are of- fences under the Federal Lord's Day Act, Mr. Bales said complaints can be laid through either the police or a Justice of the Peace and are then forwarded through a Crown Attorney to his office for consent to prosecute. James Bullbrook, Liberal Member for Sarnia, said delays in the legal process meant the illegal operations could continue for six to eight weeks "and because these stores operate from six to eight weeks the fine, therefore that might sub- sequently be levied is in- nocuous," Mr. Bullbrook said the stores do not care whether you prosecute them or not, they are making money. Solicitor General John Yaremko refused to identify a Toronto lawyer said to be han- the Royal Canadian Legion may I say thank you for remembering, Over the weekend I had the privilege to attend the Remembrance observances held by our Comrades of the Wheatley Legion. They certainly have a very impressive service which included a firing party. The clergy even postponed their church services for a half hdur so that the cenotaph service could be held at the 11th hour. Smilin' Carl advises the Peoples Choice will be at the lounge this Saturday evening to entertain you. Don't forget sports fans Branch 540 mixed sports will be held on Tuesday night starting at 8:00 p.m. and that's 30 for this week remember travel would not be half so broadening if one left the foreign food alone. SMALL CROWD A disappointing crowd at- tended the first Women's Institute fashion show Wed- nesday. The show itself was excellent, thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Gary McFalls. Ruth Mitchell commented well on the styles and Mrs. Larry Motson provided organ music during the evening. Conveners were: models, Mrs. M. H. Hodgins; decorations, Mrs. Glen Plaskett; desserts, Mrs, S. Revington, President, Mrs. Harold Snelgrove welcomed the guests, gave the courtesies and con- ducted the draw for prizes which had been donated by various members. Winners included, Mrs. John Ovens, Mrs. Victor Grove, Mrs. Dean Gibson, Mrs. Robert Coughlin, Cathy Mitchell Margaret Boland, Mrs. Karl O'Neil, Mrs. Allen Hodgins, Mrs. L. Ditty and Mrs. Ray Hodgins. dling investments of Detroit mafia money in Ontario. He said that he was aware of the reported investment practice and that the Ontario Provincial Police and Metro Toronto Police knew of the, lawyer and were on top of the matter. Hydro rate increases are inevitable, Energy Minister Darcy McKeough, said, y,esterciv,„ bUt future increases will have , to face the test of prior public liarings. Mr. McKeough said that Hydro rates are going to have to go up every year as we are looking at great Hydro cost increases for years to come. Mr, McKeough reminded the. Legislature though that ,the announced Hydro rate increase of 71/2 percent early next year will be the last that will be made unilaterally by Hydro without Public Hearings before the Ontario Energy Board. Legislation passed in June requires that any increase ef- fective on or after January 1st, 1975 must be submitted to the Energy Minister 8' months in advance. The proposal then goes to the Ontario Energy Board for public hearings and the OEB reports its opinion back. to the Minister. During a Legislature debate on the Workmen's Compensation Board, Opposition Leader Robert Nixon praised the new Chairman of the board but said the public is still suspicious of the WCB decision to built a new Head Office in downtown Toronto. He said the selection of a head office site at Bloor and Yonge and awarding the contract to the Swiss based Fidinam Limited without tender is "completely unacceptable".' He referred to Fidinam's $50,000.00 donation to the Progressive Conservative Party after getting the contract and so it raised suspicion and political hackles. Edward Bounsall, NDP, Windsor-West said his Party would withhold praise for the new Chairman until it saw favourable changes but that there had been a change in atmosphere for the better since Mr. Starr took over, He added that one of the most pressing changes needed was an adjustment in the pension of injured workmen to counter inflation. In view of the fuel needs in Quebec which may mean sacrifices in Ontario, Opposition Leader Robert Nixon asked the Minister of Energy whether the Government has any contingency plans in case of energy restric- tions, Mr. McKeough told the Legislature that Ministry of- ficials are studying short term conservation methods, He said Ontario's dependence on crude oil from Western Canada means needs will probably be met. Mr, McKeough intimated that he did not think the situation Would be critical but suggested what Ontario residents and the Government could do to conserve fuel, He said the Province is prepared to forego Sunday driving to make sure that there is Please turn to Page 18 PALY!$ WEEKLY COMMENTS Well done Village council backs crossing guard project • By SID DALEY On Friday November 9th it was my pleasure to attend the Bid- dulph Central School Remem- brance Day service and I was most impressed with the program, The teachers and students are to be congratulated . and on behalf of the members of Major talks to Lions club Major Bob Hammond of the Salvation Army House of Con- cord, Con.11, of London Township, was guest speaker at the Lions Club meeting Monday. Major Hammond said the program had been set up in 1958 in the village of Concord, Ontario, hence the name. There is a second House of Concord in Langley, B.C. Young men 16 to 20 who are on probation, who are awaiting trial, or who have been remanded by the court are accommodated, Private referrals are also taken. The normal stay is 6 months, but all cases come up for review each 3 months. Handicapped persons are not eligible as facilities are not available. At present 18 boys are in residence but there is ac- commodation for 60. Some go to work but two are at Medway three at Sir George Ross and one is attending Fanshawe College. President Jim Simpson chaired the business meeting during which the October dance com- mittee reported a very successful dance on the 27th and plans were made for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the charter. A wine and cheese reception for members and the general public will be held at the Shillelagh Motor Hotel December 2, acea pottea9d, #LO•flt 2eteept'a Pal% By JACK RIDDELL, HURON MPP