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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-07-11, Page 14DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS More visiting Ontario believes at residents 65 or over, e blind and the 'disabled should have an income of at least $2600 a year. ?M- In July, Ontario will introduce a Special Benefits program. It will place extra funds on top of federal Guaranteed Income Supplements—enough to guarantee the elderly who are qualified residents of Ontario an income of $2600 a year. Blind and disabled people who qualify for Family Benefits will also' be entitled to these special benefits. Beginning September 1, approved drugs prescribed by a doctor or dentist will be available, free of charge, to those qualifying for the special benefits outlined above, Family Benefits or the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement. Drug cards will be mailed automatically. You don't have to apply for them. Who will receive these special benefits? If you are 65 or over (with an annual income of less than $2600)...and you now receive both Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement... you will receive your benefits cheque each month, automatically. You do not have to apply for it. If you are 65 or over (with an annual income of less than $2600)...and you do not receive any federal income supplement... please give us a call. Our telephone number is shown below. If you are blind or disabled... and you now receive assistance under Ontario's Family Benefit Program... you will receive your benefits cheque each month, automatically.You do not have to apply for it. If you are blind or disabled... and you do not receive Provincial assistance... please give us a call. Our telephone number is shown below, Any questions? Call us,, free of charge. Dial "0" and ask the operator for Zenith 8-2000 Residents within the Metro Toronto local calling area should dial 965-8470. GUARANTEED ANNUAL INCOME SYSTEM William bavis, premier 'Rene Brunelle, Minister Of Community and Social Servibes mAri tnhisutreMr oefe, pn evenue Frank Miller, Minister of Health 74-H2213 Ontario VILLAGE OF LUCAN NOTICE to property owners to Destroy Noxious Weeds Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land in accordance with the weed control act 1972, Section 4, 14 and 20 and amendments thereto that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Village of Lucan are destroyed by the date of July 18, 1974 and throughout the season the municipality may enter upon the said land and have the weeds destroyed charging the cost (against the land in taxes set out in the act The co-operation of all citizens is ettrtiesi, ly solicited. M, 1, GIBSON Clerk-Village th Wean Pao* 14 IirnelfrAdvOcnte, Ally '11, 1974 Plan nursery .school in Bic:Mph township Phone 2274714 A resolution from the Township of Pittsburg was endorsed requesting tbe-Ontario Govern- ment to amend legislation to allow a maximum tax penalty of 2 percent per month. Members .of the council decided to hire a machine Operator to assist with the road maintenance. Building permits were authorized as follows: Stephen Roopey, Granton, addition to house:- William Damen,- Lot 16, Con. 8, addition to house; Gary Revington, Lot 33, .Con, 1, renovate house; James Ryan, Lot 24, Con. 10, addition to house; Leroy Bryan, Lot 22, N.B., im- plement shed; Allan Blane, Lot IA Con. 4, implement shed. The Biddulpla Township Council has received notice that an application has been made to operate a Nursery School at the corner of Hwy. 4 and the Roman Line. A discussion took place with representatives of the Ontario Hydro regarding the proposed construction of a low profile, open type distributing station near Granton. Kittens win by high score Irish down to second spot By MIKE WRAITH Wednesday night, in a game played in Lucan, the Irish Nine were defeated 8-7 by Sylvan, dropping them to second place in the league. Thursday, Lucan travelled to Huron Park, coming up with a 7-3 victory. Doug Johnston led the Irish with a three run homer and also pitched for the victory. Sunday night in Lucan the Irish picked up another victory as they defeated Ailsa Craig by a 8-2 score. Lucan pitcher, Alec Boyes, had his no-hit bid stopped in the sixth inning but by then it was too late for Ailsa Craig to do any further damage. I a I.kAN'S SWIM ,STAFF — The staff at the Lucan swimming pool for the summer months is shown in the above picture. From the left are, Randy Kraul, Joanne Muller, Joan Amos, Cathy Easton, supervisor Brian McHenry and ten Anderson, Liberty Press photo The Juvenile's only game of the week was played in Crediton with St, Peters being the home teams Lucan had little trouble as they dumped the Saints by a 10-1 score with Bob Smith and Ken Murray pitching fpr Lucan. In their only game this week the Lucan Kittens drubbed Denfield 56-33 which would make a rather high scoring football game. Lucan Pee Wees won their only game of the week as they defeated Clandeboye 34-8. Three players from the Lucan team, pitcher Bob Hodgins, third baseman Paul Gilmour and shortstop Paul Wraith, were Graduate of more than 50 years attends 100th birthday at OAC named to their P.M.W. league all- star team to take part in a tournament held in Sarnia. However, they met some pretty stiff competition as they dropped their first game 16-5 to Simcoe and 12-8 to Grimsby in the second game. Monday night the Firemen remained undefeated as they won over Langford Drive in Rec. league ball. Both the Lions and Hearn-Walloy remain close behind the Firemen by winning their games, the Lions over Biddulph Boys and Hearn-Walloy over the Legion. For more complete coverage of the games, would each team appoint someone to give me the results of the games (eg. winning pitcher, best hitters, or any other interesting information,) Park, on Sunday evening. Mrs. Ed. Ovens and Mrs. Arthur Cunningham have returned from a 10 day holiday at Cocoa Beach, Florida, with side trips to Disney World, Cape Kennedy Space Centre, Cypress Gardens and Silver Springs. Cubs enjoy scout camp-out Six leaders and 20 cubs staged a "camp-out" last weekend at the Huron District Scout Camp. They report a wonderful time in the sunshine and water, The boys cooked all of their own meals over an open camp fire in their "sixer" groups, and particularly enjoyed their bar, becue on Saturday night. Activities included a nature hike, a scavenger hunt and nature crafts; during the latter they decorated their 3-sided, roofed shelters and made their own camp tables. The flag which was flown over their camp for the weekend was won by the Lucan Pack on the 24th of May Family Camp at Durham, and the boys are very proud of it. Parents and friends may be interested in knowing that the cubs consumed 4 gal. of milk, 5 gals. of orange juice and 4 gals. of lemonade over the weekend! More honours to Brialin kennels Mrs. Howard Currie, owner of the Brialin Kennels reports that Verbar Kiki of Brialin co-owned with Paul Valedamar of London, won Best of Opposite Sex at the Oxford County Kennel Club Show in Woodstock on Sunday. Macushla, sold to Mr. Valedamar at six weeks, and now being shown, won reserve win- ners female and Brialin's Johanna, sold to Mrs. Marion Silverthorne of Brantford, at two years with eight points, won winners female, finishing her championship. Mr. and Mrs. Valedamar also won a door prize or. the exhibitor's pass on Kiki. It v as a trip to Bermuda, or $500,00. (Pete), 15th Con. London Twp. were guests with Mrs. Frank Hardy, Sr. on Wednesday. Karen Hodgson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Murray Hodgson, Butler Street is spending the summer at Camp Kee-Mo-Kee working as. Crafts Director for the second year. Many of the local young people have found summer employment at Canadian Canners in Exeter, Sunday was the first summer service at the McCormick Home and also the fourth anniversary of the choir. Miss L. E. Abbott, in charge of the service, took as her text: "Whatsoever Thy Hand Findeth to do, do it with all Your Might". Among the congregation were Mrs. H. B. Langford and Mrs. David Park of Lucan and Mrs. Charles Sumner and Miss Irene Sadler of London. Mrs. Mike Anderson held a Tupperware demonstration at her home last Tuesday for a number of her relatives, and friends. Mr. & Mrs. H. A.' Mullins of London and Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Davis, RR 1 Lucan, were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs, Cliff Abbott. Mr. & Mrs. Dale Hotson of Kitchener and nephew, Timmy Nicol, were weekend guests with the former's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Hotson, 'and on Saturday Timmy was taken to see Story, book Gardens. Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Henderson, Sarah and John, enjoyed the performance of the Canadian International Circus at Labatts Percy Vahey, a 1940 Graduate of O.A.C. attended the 100 Anniversary celebrations last weekend at The University of Guelph. The highlight of the program on Saturday was the banquet for all graduates from 1874 to 1924 and the Centennial Church Service on Sunday at War Memorial Hall was very well attended when two graduates, now ministers, were the speakers. In the afternoon Mr. Vahey attended the opening of the new McLaughlin Library, just completed. Mrs. Edna Burnett of Toronto spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Earl Young, Princess Street. • Mrs. Gordon Jones, Richmond Hill spent last week with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Steed, Kent Street and Mr. Jones came up for the weekend to take her home. Guests with Mr. & Mrs. Orville Jones, Butler Street on Sunday included Ross Smith, of Wingham and Mr. & Mrs. Glen Walters (nee Louise Jones) and family of Cambridge. Allen Madden of Mississauga spent the weekend with his parents, Rev. & Mrs. Ewart Little MelisSalCtille'Y'of London is spending a few days with her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. George Jervis, Butler Street. Vera Van Keulen is making her home with the Madden's for the month of July, while attending summer school at the University of Western Ontario. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Wallace will be races, games and all the fun expected for the children. Make it a point to bring your younguns the the fun and games that is laid on especially for them. Remember this is for members children only. For all our bingo fans you can now play your favorite game in air conditioned comfort. Just an early announcement. The Lucan and District Lions club have sent an invitation to Branch 540 members to appear on parade, Sunday August 18. Try to keep this date open Comrades and lets put on a really fine show. Attention all Branch 540's cheque draw holders — The winner of the May draw which was held in June was Mrs. Rosa Holland, Main Street, Lucan. The June draw for $100.00 will be held at the Legion Hall at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13 — Lucky Thirteen — Good Luck to all. The president and members of Branch 540 take this opportunity to thank the Exeter Legion Installation team for the fine job they did for us a couple of weeks a go. I am certain all members of 540's 1974-75 executive know what is expected of them because of the excellent manner in which our Exeter Comrades performed their duty — again many thanks Exeter Legion. I know these remarks may be a little late — but better late than never. It is my firm conviction that Legion branches should visit more often. Sure makes for great comradeship. We also tip our berets to Shirley and Carl Stuckless who organized the entertainment and a very fine lunch — many thanks to you both and the crew who assisted you. Branch 540's annual members only children's summer picnic will be held on Sunday, July 28 at Hillbilly Hodgins farm. There Summer camp now in operation One hundred and thirty children are registered for the Lucan summer day camp and the five girls who are working on the project are gratified and sur- prised! This week's program is based on the theme "The Great Out- doors" and will feature a bike hike for the 10-13 year olds and a water balloon fight for the 4-9 year olds. There will also be a flower show and a nature hike. An environmental clean-up will be staged and parents are needed to help plan. If you can assist please phone 227-4421 and ask for Joan. The leaders would like to thank all who donated items for the scavenger hunt and to those who haven't brought in articles, the items listed in last week's paper are still needed. Please bring them to the school any weekday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or phone 227-4421 for a pick-up. and that's 30 for this week remember — Times are changing. When a man gets mad now, he goes to his club. In the old days he just reached for it. Hardy clan reunites nuuununnnruunnnuunnnnnnnnnunuiaunuunuununnnnnnunnuunnnnnumnnr Bride-elect is honored Okay sale of fire hall Church news Mrs. Dwight Henderson and her daughter Julie, assisted by Mrs. Leonard Maslen and Mrs. Murray Hodgins, hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Beverley Shumka on Tuesday evening, at the Mini Hall at St. Patrick's Church, The hall was decorated with pink, white and mauve streamers and flowers. Contests and games were enjoyed and the "chair prize" was won by Mrs. Thomas Gagan. The bride's comments as she opened her gifts were recorded and then read back to her by Julie to everyone's amusement. Cindy, Ellen and Teresa Shumka, sisters of the bride, assisted in opening the gifts. Guests were present from Dash- wood, Komoka, Granton and London, as well as many local friends, Beverly becomes the bride of James Thomas Gagan, Saturday, August 3. "as God loves us enough to die for us, so we should love Him supremely". Bill Cochrane led the singing at the evening service and Doug Butler sang a solo accompanied by Mrs. John Armitage. United-Anglican The first combined summer service for the members of Holy Trinity Anglican Church and the Lucan United Church was held in the latter on Sunday morning, when Rev. Ewart Madden began a series on "The Four Spiritual Laws". He spoke on the first one "God loves you and has a great purpose for your life". The four laws relate the scripture in abbreviated form. Eileen Becker, from Bishop Cronyn Memorial Anglican Church, London, was guest organist and Joan Lockyer, played her guitar and sang "Because He Loves Me" and "Pass It On" as well as leading the congregation in two choruses. News from swim pool At a special meeting of Lucan council last Thursday night, the tender of Paul Dykeman was accepted for the old Lucan fire hall and property. Dykeman put in a bid for $6,010 to renovate the existing building and turn it into a retail store, Council had originally asked for bids to tear down the fire hall and construct a new building. But when there was no acceptable tenders they re-advertised for bids on renovating the structure. The other bidders were Gary Means, $3,300 for a retail store and the Liberty Press, $3,025 to locate their newspaper there. Council met with each of the three bidders separately at the meeting to get the details Of their plans before they made the final decision. The Hardy family held two family gatherings the past week. On Tuesday, 25 members gathered at the home of Mrs. Frank Hardy Sr. to meet special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown and Ronald of Harriman, Tennessee and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shoebotham and Janet, of Walled Lake, Mich. On Sunday, 71 members of the family met in the Lions Club Park for the annual Hardy Reunion and to celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Frank Hardy Sr. Mrs. Harry Bond Jr. was the sports convener and races and a ball game were enjoyed, by all. Mr, & Mrs. Harold Cobleigh attended the Banting family reunion at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Carl Banting at Kagawong, Manitoulin Island. Last weekend, returning on Thursday, Mr. & Mrs. Brent Bamford (nee Eileen Donaldson) and son Tod and Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Mayhew (nee Coralyn Donaldson), Cari and Robbie were also present, with other members of the family from Ottawa, New Market and Hamilton. On Sunday all 27 attended the United Church at Kagawong where Eileen and Coralyn sang a duet and Eileen sang a solo. Only three nephews were absent, one in New Brunswick, one in England and one with an ex- perimental camp, Out of Ottawa, who was unable to leave his group. PLAN W.I. PICNIC The executive of the Lucan Women's Institute met at the home of the president, Mrs. James Lodkyer, to plan the an- Wel W.I. picnic. Members are advised that it will be in the form of a pot luck lunch, meeting at the Lions Club Park at 11:30 to sit down at 12 noon. They may bring friends or family but bring utensils for all your guests, The executive has planned an afternoOn of fun for everyone. By B. Mal ENRY Pool Supervisor The hot and sunny weather of the past week has encouraged a great number of people to cool off in the *Lucan pool. The daily average for the week was close to 100 bathers at each of the recreational swim periods, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Season's tickets for recreational swimming have been a popular purchase, as 150 children and 3 adults have en- sured that they will keep fit and have a great deal of fun during the summer. Presently, 95 swimmers are participating in instructional swim classes, which are being held Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Registration for the next session of pre-beginner and beginner classes, only, will be this Friday and Saturday. The swim team has started its regular work-outs Monday through Friday from 12 to 12:40. The team requireS a few more members. A new interest Activity is the diving club which is being run by Bill Rottshorn of Lucan. Bill is donating his time and enthusiasm to provide fun and improve the diving skills of the many par- titipants, Pentecosta I Weldon Park, Arva, was the scene of the annual Pentecostal picnic when the local members entertained those from the Chatham Church, afternoon and for supper. A ball game, organized by Howard Currie was enjoyed and games and races for the children were directed by the members of the Youth Group, A tug-of-war between the men of the two churches across the creek resulted in the Chatham group being pulled into the creek the first time and the second time they dropped the rope before being pulled in, Sunday Services Tim Stutt led in the music at the Morning service and Rev. Ray Brewester speaking from Matthew 22 on "The Greatest Commandment is Love", Said SUNSHINE CLUB There are no further organized meetings Of the Club until Sep- tetnber, but the room is open each Thursday afternoon for any wishing to play cards, This year, vatafian closer lo home More newcomers Newcomers to the Village in- clude Mr. and Mrs, Lyle Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan VanKoekle to Marlene Street; Mr. and Mrs, Jerry Slatjes to Albert St.; Mr. and Mrs, Guthrie Reed to' Duchess; Mr. and Mrs, Doug Gallaway (nee Norma Davis) to BUtler St, and Mr, and Mrs. waiter Suits to Beech Street.