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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-04-25, Page 20Page 20 Times-Advocate, April 25, 1974 Luc= ..cidistrictnews Phone 227-4714 Correspondent; Mrs, M.H. Flodyns • LUCAN DISTRICT LIONS ANNUAL Talent Show * Preliminary Contest - May 3, 1974 at St. Patrick's School, RR 3, Lucan, 7:30 p.m. * Final contest - August 18, 1974, 2:30 p.m. at the Fair. Cash prizes for the finalists 4 classes - Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Groups M.C. "BIG AL" of C.K.C.O. - TV Adjudicator: Karen Sexton Call or write: Lion Bob Stutt 227-4893 or Don Leitch 227-4157 - Lucan Lower Interest Rates NOW AVAILABLE ON 1st and 2nd Mortgages anywhere in Ontario on RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL and FARM PROPERTIES Interim financing on new construction or land development REPRESENTATIVES IN YOUR AREA—PHONE AREA CODE 519-744-6535 COLLECT SAFEWAY INVESTMENTS it CONSULTANTS LTD. Head Office: 56 Weber Street, East, Kitchener, Ontario. WE BUY EXISTING MORTGAGES FOR INSTANT. 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Mrs. Ross McRoberts, a for- Got the proposed program, of entertainment to be run • in- conjunction with the Royal Canadian. Legion Convention at St. John's Newfoundland - which I quote knowing some of you will be a little jealouS of us who will be attending (not too late to change your minds tho') Sunday June 2 opening ceremonies, stage show will precede official opening. Monday June 3 evening entertainment at nine branches with a Newfoun- dland flavour. Tuesday June 4 same as Monday. Wednesday June 5 convention banquet followed by dance, Thursday June 6 Newfoundland Soiree, consisting of all Newfoundland Fish and Meat Dishes. Con- tinuous Newfoundland Enter- tainment and Dancing. Ladies committee has arranged tours, luncheons, etc, for female visitors during daytime while Convention business sessions are in progress. and that's 30 for this week - remember - Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak - it is also what it takes to sit down and listen. By SID DALEY Cannot help but repeat a most important message Comrades and that is to remind you one and all that Branch and Auxiliary elections are in the offing. The president and executive of each urge your attendance so that you can exercise your franchise the democratic way - other words get out and vote - have your say with your ballot and not in the lounge following elections. The Ladies Auxiliary next meeting is in the Legion Hall, Tuesday May 7 while the men's general meeting is Wednesday May 8, Both convene at 8;30 p.m. A little simple math shows there are 8760 hours in one year of this we sleep about 2,920 hours, work about 2,960 hours and play about 2,960 hours, surely we can take a couple of hours each month out of our play time to look after the business of Legion - think about it Comrades then act - see you at the meeting - the next one that is, where we expect you to vote for the Comrades of your choice but for goodness sake get out and vote. No word as yet on the promised fish fry - will keep in touch and let you know as soon as I hear. are holding an oppor- articles to be sold. T-A photo W1 visits art gaiter Explorers Wendy Hearn, serviette collection and Loys Melanson displayed three quilts made by her 83 year old grand- mother as well as several of her own "recycled" articles; Tami McRoberts, crocheting; Teri McRoberts, miniature animal collection; Mrs, Don O'Neill, animal collection; Mrs. M. H. Hodgins, coffee spoon collection and china dogs; Mrs. J. Darling, display of articles from India; Mrs. S. Jorna, liquid em- broidery; Mrs. Cliff McLean, bargello embroidery. Miss Muriel Carling showed perfume balls and decorated kleenex boxes; Mrs. Ernie Ross, knitted afghan and pillows; Mrs. Dale Froats, embroidered wall hanging; Mrs. Cecil Robb, amber glass collection; Linda and Rosemary Giesen, rug. hooking; Mrs. H. B. Langford, quilts. Quilters Group displayed a Colonial Lady quilt in the process of being quilted; Wendy Ryan, sketching; Mrs. Wm. Knapman, Japanese embroidery, with her two daughters demonstrating the stitches on paper. The girls are Granton Explorers; Mrs. T. Emery, Sr., 50 of her collection of 300 salt and peppers. The Explorers and counsellors are to be complimented on their tea and displays. The next Expedition will be held May 6 after school raer counsellor, greeted the guests at the door and chief counsellor Mrs. Wm. Froats and counsellor Mrs. Don O'Neill were tea room hostesses. Explorers in their navy skirts and white blouses served, Mrs. Lorne Mohr, a former counsellor, was in charge of the kitchen assisted by four mothers of Explorers.. Persons who displayed han- dicrafts and hobbies were: Mrs. George Jervis, oil painting, costume jewellery, smocked pillow and decoupage Twice yearly planned by crownings Tops club Tops held a euchre party in the gym at St. Patrick's School with ten tables participating. Con- veners were Cheryl Carroll and Pe/edema/4 Lions host puck coaches Sunshine, Mrs. John .Park; Tweedsmuir history committee, Mrs. Frank Hardy Sr.; curators, Mrs. J. Park, Mrs. E. Hodgson and Mrs. S. Revington. A gift was presented to the outgoing president by Mrs. Frank Jolliffe. The next meeting will be held on the second Wednesday in May rather than the third at the home of Mrs. Harold Snelgrove. Conveners of standing com- mittees, plus the branch direc- tors, the president and the secretary of the Lucan WI planned their year's program Monday evening at the home of president, Mrs. James Lockyer. It looks like an interesting year. All women of the com- munity are welcome. The May meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Frank Hardy, Sr., May 8, with Mrs. R. R. Crozier, convener for Citizenship and World Affairs in charge of program. The Roll Call will be Name a citizen who has become out- standing in Middlesex County Mrs. Snelgrove, outgoing president, chaired the annual meeting when reports of the standing committees were given. The nominating committee reported a complete slate of officers and, as a further nomination for the position of treasurer was made, an election for this office was held. The new slate of officers is as follows: Past pres., Mrs, Harold Snelgrove; president, Mrs. James Lockyer; vice-pres., Mrs. Harold Cobleigh; secretary, Mrs. T. Emery, Sr.; treasurer, Mrs. G. Hotson. Branch Directors, Mrs. Cecil Robb & & Mrs. Frank Jolliffe; District Director, Mrs. Harold Snelgrove; auditors,• Mrs. F. Saward and Mrs. W. Atkinson; pianists, Mrs. W. Revington & Mrs. H. Cobleigh; nominating committee, Mrs. Frank Hardy and Mrs. R. Crozier. - Conveners of standing com- mittees: Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Glen Haskett; Citizenship and World Affairs, Mrs. R. R. Crozier; Education and Cultural ac- tivities, Mrs. Harold. Snelgrove; Family and consumer affairs, Mrs. Frank Goring. Other officers are: P.R.O., Mrs. S. Revington; Sick and • 'EX'plai▪ n new report system Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Jackson of Poplar Hill, Mrs. George Nixon and Mrs. Birrell Loft of Ilderton were Tuesday guests with Mrs. Frank Hardy, Sr. Veronica Jorna and David Heffernan spent several days last week with Mr. & Mrs. Paul Melanson of the Canadian Forces Base, Borden. Thursday and Friday, groups of McCormick Home residents were sent by taxi to the Empress School where the staff and pupils presented a play, "Virtue and Justice Triumph". Miss L. E. Abbott was among those at- tending. Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis, RR I Centralia, Mr. &—icifizi. Cliff Abbott, Lucan, were Tuesday guests with Mr. & Mrs. H. A. Mullens of London. A Meet Your Neighbour party was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John MacDonald, RR 3 Lucan, Saturday evening to welcome Mr. & Mrs. Austin Timms to the community from Woodham. John MacDonald, RR 3 Lucan, entertained his class from Fanshawe to a term end bar- becue Thursday evening at his home. Mrs. Sheridan Revington and Mrs. Jack Marshall visited the former's brother, Cecil McFalls, at Victoria Hospital Sunday evening. Mr. McFalls has un- dergone an eye operation. Mrs. Bob Bilyea (nee Jane Dignan) formerly of Beech Street, visited friends in the McCormick Home Friday. Mr. & Mrs. Ray Fischer and Mrs. Wm. Varga and Danny of London were Sunday guests with Mrs. Katherine Fischer, George Street. Mr, & Mrs. Wm. Froats visited friends in Appin, Glencoe and Chatham, Sunday. lir HAVEIIME! TO BENEFIT,YOU MUST FILE BOTH: a) Federal income tax return b) Ontario Tax Credit Form EVEN IF YOU DON'T PAY INCOME TAX. Members of the Lucan Women's Institute spent an in- teresting afternoon Wednesday when they toured the Art Gallery at the London Public Library. Of special interest was the 'Going Down a Country Road' display, where the artist had sculpted an authentic looking car and stump and by means of a slight ramp and slides gave one the true feeling of looking down a country road. The main feature was Textile in 3D, Twenty-six works lent by the artists represent their own concept of textile in 3D. The display will continue until May 3. Following the tour, members of the Gallery Committee served refreshments and provided space for the April meeting with President Mrs. Harold Snelgrove in the chair. Roll call was answered by payment of fees and the motto, In the Heart of the Bulb is the Promise of Spring, was expanded by Mrs. M. H. Hodgins. - The following announcements were drawn to the attention of the members: Glass Drive, tomorrow at Lockyer Machine Shop. For pick-up call 227-4166 or 227-4702: 71st District Annual, May 17 at Ivan United Church: Achievement Day, June 8. Several girls have applied for ,a LIP grant for a day camp in' Lucan and needed the approval of various organizations in the village. This was passed. , Coaches of the House League Hockey were entertained at the Monday evening meeting of the Lucan & District Lions Club. All materials for the Lucan Fair paper must be in the hands of Lion Alex'Boyes before May 15, Newly elected officers for 1974- 75 are as follows: president, Bob Stutt; first vice, Bill Giesen; second vice, Gary Manders; third vice, Ron King; secretary, Clare Stanley; assistant, Bob Foster; treasurer, Bob Taylor; tailtwister, Leo Dewan; Lion tamer, Paul Dykeman. First year directors are Don Leitch and Bill Cornish; second year, Bob Garrett and Keith Kraul; bulletin editor, Larry Hotson; assistant, Lyle Jackson. This slate will take office July Irish make plans for coming season Marj Park who worked hard to make it a success. April 6 Val Neil organized a bake sale. Special thanks was given to members who are not going to the convention but did their bit to help their fellow members. April 8 a workshop was held in the gym of the school for executives from all the surrounding districts. Mrs. Flo Anna Clarke of Scarborough and Myrtle Iredale of St. Marys enlightened the new executives on Tops procedures. The executive drafted up new by-laws to govern the chapter which were voted on at the April 17 meeting. They were passed by a majority. A new point system was discussed and decided upon. A crowning will take place twice a year to honor those who were lucky enough to become a "Kops" (keep off pounds sen- sibly) Congratulations were given to Rhea Markus who, by per- severing and hard work, hit her goal and hopefully will keep it. All new members are welcome. April 17 Val Neil and Sheila Hodgins conducted square dancing after the meeting, a grand form of enjoyable exer- cise! $2,800 damages in area crashes 1. Mothers to plan nursery school A group of mothers feeling the need for a Nursery School for the pre-schoolers of Lucan and District met at the United Church April 17. Mrs. J. Hilhorse, director of community social services, day nursery branch, explained the steps necessary to form a licensed nursery school and spoke of the many advantages for both children and parents who participate in a co-operative structured nursery program. Get your fair share of 13ntario's new $300 million tax credits. By MIKE WRAITH The Lucan Irish held a meeting recently at the Lucan Firehall to discuss plans for the upcoming men's fastball tournament to be held late in June. It was decided to change the format of the tournament from a single knockout tourney. The Irish will hold outdoor practices beginning Wednesday night. Regular practices will be held on Wednesday and Sunday nights. The girls are not to be outdone as their season was to open Monday with a practice but had to be cancelled due to the bad weather. Chefs discuss eastern food Families, pensioners, roomers, boarders, the handicapped and others will benefit. Ontario's new Tax Credit System provides for three separate credits: 1. People who own or rent (including roomers and boarders) may share in the Property Tax Credit, 2. People who fill out a Federal income tax return may share in the Sales Tax Credit. 3. People over 65 may' share in the Pensioner Tax Credit. Even if you don't pay income tax this year, please be sure to fill out and file both the Federal income tax return and the Ontario Tax Credit Form. They both come in the same envelope—you will find the Ontario Tax Credit Form on pages 2 and 3 of the T1 Schedules. Welcome at St. Pat's St. Patrick's School invites all members of the community to visit the school during Education Week. You will be made welcome any day between 9:30 a.m, and 3:00 p.m. Articles for the annual Penny Sale May 16 will be on display. The new Ontario Student Record Folder and the new report system was explained by the principal of Biddulph-Lucan Public Schools, Mr. Fred Berdan, at the meeting Thursday evening at the Lucan School. While only a few attended the meeting, they were enthusiastic in their discussion of how to increase attendance by inproving program content, etc. An unanimous vote of ap- preciation to , Mrs. Donald Degraw, outgoing president, was given by those present for the very fine job she had done in holding the association together and in helping to get a school crossing guard. The new executive was in- stalled by Mrs. M. May, president of the London- Middlesex council as follows: president, Ginny Hofrichte,r; first vice, Ken Waugh; second vice, John MacDonald; recording secretary, Aleda McComb; corresponding secretary, Marjorie Sharp; treasurer, to be appointed; membership chair- man, Shirley Jones; program chairman, Marg. Carroll; social conveners, Judith Weber and Joyce Hutchison; publicity and publications, Sandy Bidtness; council representative, Pat Pettit. Damages amounted to $2,800 in three accidents investigated this week by officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. a vehicle driven by Paul J. Brockman of London skidded on loose gravel on Concession 7-8 of Adelaide township and hit the ditch. Constable P. C. Munro in- vestigated and estimated damages at $500. At noon Thursday vehicles driven by Charles H. Ostrander, Tillsonburg, and Margaret I. French, Mitchell collided on Highway 4 at Arva. Damages were set at $1,200 by Constable James Craig. Saturday evening damages of $1,100 resulted when vehicles driven by Sengupta Prantosh, London and Clayton. Langford, Granton were in collision. The mishap occurred on Middlesex County road 20 in London township. Constable D. R. Vance investigated. CGIT are initiated, enjoy water fight Did you wonder what the strangely dressed girls were doing on the street last Tuesday evening? The answer is very simple; the Senior C.G.I.T, members were initiating those who had joined the group during the year. Activities started off with a pot luck supper at the church, following which those being initiated had to go out on a scavenger hunt, in the custumes designed by the seniors, When they got back they were put through several fun stunts, for example, walking through a horror house. The finale was a water balloon fight on the church lawn. MORE WINNERS Verbar Johan Cryuff of Brialin chalked up another point at the Guelph Kennel Club Saturday, walking off with the Winner's Male and Best of Winners. He is owned by Mrs. Howard Currie of Brialin Kennels. ANY QUESTIONS? Metro Toronto local calling area residents, dial 965-8470 Outside Metro Toronto, dial-"0" and ask operator tor Zenith 8-2000 (tree) d Calling Hours: Extends 8;00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday Noon to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Ontario's Sy are TAX CREDIT SYSTEM William G. Davis, Premier Arthur K. Mean, Minister of Revenue A-1116C e The Universal Chefs held their 4-H meeting Saturday morning at the United Church discussing food from 'China, Japan and India. Mary Vander Loo and Penny Hodgins made Almond Cakes and Marilyn Theunissen made Pork with vegetables. The group discussed Achievement Day, June 8, and decided to put on an exhibit of Italian Food. They played a memory quizz game rehearsing for the Achievement Day. Each girl received a pair of chop sticks to practise eating the Pork and Vegetable dish together 'with rice and finished up with China Tea. Clean-up crew was Denise Quinn and Penny Hodgins, The Lucan Globetrotters also met Saturday morning at the home of Nancy Tindall. Each member made a small Italian pizza and Ruth Ann Atkinson and Mary Dewan made date and cabbage salad from the Balkan countries. This group also discussed Achievement Day and Kim Flood, Jane Hardy and Nancy Tindall will write a playlet on Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth, Clean-up crew was Mary Dewan and Rosemary Boland, kti_.4217 r.s •ar