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Hoctillh; Wait for drainage system, E..74 AT CIRCLE 1 HOCKEY SCHOOL — Each evening for the next three weeks, the Circle 1 hockey school is operating at the Ilderton arena. In the above picture, one of the instructors, Jack Nairn coach of the Lucan: Ilderton Jets chats with four of the youngsters. From the left, they are, Mark Meulendyks, Kevin McIntosh, Barry MacNaughton and Tim Kelly, T-A photo Kittens in semi-finals Duchess Avenue residents may have to wait for their drainage system according to the Council of the village of Lucan. A report read at the council meeting Tuesday night, estimated the cost of drainage, to relieve flooding on Duchess, at $2,300. Reeve Ivan Hern said that he didn't feel the roads budget could stand the cost at the moment and that the decision should be delayed until the October meeting, Council has already spent $9,000 on roads this year. Reeve Hern said they would have to get approval from the Department of Highways before continuing. He said the drainage work would Irish win at Goderich' of Mr. Stanley Bradshaw of London, England, now of Mississauga, Mr, & Mrs. David Lang (nee Linda Currie) and Rhonda, have returned to their home in Port Coquillam, B.C., after a three Week visit with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Howard Currie. Mrs. . Arthur Abbott and daughters Catherine, Carol Anne and Muriel,(Mrs, Mike Anderson) enjoyed a motor trip three days last week, to Sarnia, Windsor, Boblo Island and Leamington. The Madden family has returned from a month's vacation at their cottage on Manitoulin Island. Visitors with Mr, & Mrs. Harold Prince during the holiday weekend included Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Arnold and. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Kostecki of London, Mrs.. Mildred Stoner of Watford, Mrs. Maude Poole of Lambeth and her son, Stanley Poole of Aylmer. Mr. & Mrs. Howard McDonald and children spent the weekend with the latter's parents in Mississauga. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Burt & Janice have returned from a week's camping in Colborne, and the weekend in Goderich where they attended the 6th Annual Softball Tournament when the Lucan Irish 9 won the "B" Division. Mr. & Mrs. John MacDonald and children spent the weekend in Leamington visiting with various members of their families. Approximately 40 members of the Abbott family gathered at the home of Mrs. Duncan Tindall (nee Madeline Abbott) in Listowel last Sunday for a family reunion. Relatives were present from Lucan, Centralia, Thorn- dale, Palmerston, Paris, Brantford and Niagara Falls. Mrs. Jack Murdy and grand- daughter Sandra Morris visited Mrs. P.G. Price of the McCor- mick Home last Wednesday, M, Merle Law of London and Patricia Law of Ottawa, were Tuesday guests with Mr, & Mrs, M, H, Hodgins, Mrs. Charlie Summer (nee Merle Hodgson) has returned from a two week visit at Jasper where she was the guest of her sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. & Mrs. Cline Webb, Karen Hodgson, daughter of Mr, & Mrs. Murray Hodgson, Butler street, after registering at Fanshawe College last Wed- nesday, called at the McCormick Home to visit a friend, the crafts room supervisor, and also her cousin, Miss L.E. Abbott. On Saturday, August 30, Mr. & Mrs. M.H. Hodgins entertained their family, Mrs. L.E. Bissell, M. Merle Law, of London, sisters, and Patricia Law of Ottawa, a niece, in honour of two new ad- ditions to the "Law" clan. Charlene Law of Ottawa has married Steen Petersen, also of Ottawa, and Tina Burrows of Mississauga, a niece, is the bride committee look into the problems and instruct Superintendent Bert Thonlas to make the necessary repairs. A submission from the Lucan Lions club for a permit to con- struct gate posts at the Lions park was heard, The proposal is to construct the brick pillars on Market Street near the corner of Beech St. Councillors Liz Goddard and Larry Hotson were in- structed to meet with the Lions to discover why this site was chosen, Council felt that the gates " would be too close to the corner and would possibly provide a traffic problem. They also questioned putting a gate directly behind the backstop. Copies of swimming pool bylaws from Exeter, St. Marys, Clinton and Strathroy were presented at the meeting. Councillors agreed to read over each of the bylaws to decide which points should be included in the pool bylaw for the village of Lucan. Council did not concur with a resolution from the town of Whitby to petition the Liquor License Board of Ontario to review their procedures for special occasion permits. It was the feeling of the Whitby town council that undue frustration and aggravation was associated with applying for a special liquor permit. Council did not agree with this resolution because they said they were unaware of any problems obtaining licenses in area, . Accounts totalling $19,008.65 were approved as presented. to study swim pool bylaw likely take only two days to complete, Council passed a resolution that clerk Mrs. Gibson be in- structed to inform Kleinfeldt that the inspection on the Elm St. sewer has been completed and that the Ministry of the Environment has found the in- sulation on the storm sewer as adequate, Van Bussell has indicated that the improper benching on the manhole will be corrected. A three quarter inch water main was installed on two properties which were without water earlier in the week, The main is temporary until council has the funds to install a six inch main and fire hydrant, The project would cost $1,328. Councillors agreed that Superintendent of works, Bert Thomas, should be given the authority to regulate the grade of all properties, Residents have expressed concern over the fact that neigh- boring properties have been built up too high and that drainage from these lots is filling their basements and flooding their lots. It was agreed that standard grade level should be set in the new subdivisions to avoid such problems in the future. Council agreed that the building in- spector should have full control over this matter and that a bylaw may be needed to establish this. Unless property owners agree to build their lots up to a common level, no building permit would be issued. Minor repairs to the municipal building, including evestrough for the north side and repairs to the front porch were discussed. It was agreed that the properties of the seventh when Andy Sharp walked, Ron Glenn got on due to an error and with two out Paul Wraith wrapped out a single. In what proved to be the last game of the finals with Parkhill, Lucan bantams defeated the visiting team by a 9-6 score to win the league championship in three games straight. Over the regular season and the play-offs the Bantams lost only one game which shows how well these kids can .play despite the fact that for many, this is their first year of organized softball. In their best three out of five Rec league series, Hardys sidelined the Firemen by virtue of a 13-8 score. With Pete Revington hurling a three-hitter and his teammates connecting for 12 hits, they are in fine form for the finals. The Lions defeated Langford Drive 9-8 to end their series and the Lions now meet Walloy- Hearn to decide who will go into the finals against Hardys. Trailing in the first inning, a grand slam homerun by Mike TWraith .4 in the ' second put -the Lions ahead, a lead they didn't give up for the rest of the game despite a 6th inning threat by Langford Drive, and was forced out on Wayne Smith's fielders choice. Gerry Finkbeiner then hit a single and both he and Smith scored on consecutive hits by Carty and Verne Finlayson to win the game and the championship for Lucan. Brian Lightfoot again pitched for Lucan and recorded his fourth win.as he, along with Dennis Carty, were Lucan's most valuable players. Ladies in finals Tuesday the Lucan Kittens faced Denfield in the deciding game of their semi-final series. Lots of hits prevailed in the game as Lucan, trailing until the 4th, connected for 25 hits while Denfield had 18. As a result of a 28-26 victory over Denfield, Lucan advanced to the finals against Ailsa Craig. In the first game of the finals Ailsa Craig defeated Lucan 19-10. Although Lucan was just two runs behind in the 6th, the Ailsa Craig bats proved too powerful in the last half of that inning. The Lucan. Pee-Wees, down two games to none in their best three out of five series, staved off elimination by defeating Corbett 7-6 it a well played game. Despite striking out 17 Lucan batters Bill Hodgins, the Corbett pitcher, allowed two Lucan runs in the top Zaeas cluete4 Neakt A SWEETHEART — The 1973 Queen of Ilderton Fair was nam- ed one of 12 Sweethearts at a re- cent Competition at the CNE in, Toronto, Marjorie McRae"is shown above. T-A photo United Sunday morning , Rev. Ewart Madden prayed that God would take hands, lips, minds and hearts and work through them for others. In his message, he said that when Christians do God's work, they know their labour is not in vain. Olive Donaldson of Arva is the organist for September and William Lambourn as guest soloist sang "There will be Sunrise Tomorrow". Sunday Church School commences this Sunday at 10 a.m. for school age to adults. Preschoolers meet during the Church service, Pentecostal On Saturday evening members of the church and friends met in the church to honour Carol Mason prior to leaving to attend Zion Bible College, Rhode Island; U.S.A. A gift of money was presented to assist her in her studies. At the morning service on Sunday, Bill Cochrane led the singing and Rev. Ray Brewster spoke from I Peter 2:1-9 stating that as believers we become God's chosen people, His special possessions for the purpose of praising Him to others•, At the evening service Roger Mason led the song service and Bill led the choruses and testimonies. Cathy Hopps and Joan Lockyer sang solos. The message, given by Mr, Brewster, was taken from 1 Kings 19: 9-12. We must not limit God to speak to us in the way we wish but be open to whatever method He uses to speak to us. In the last 'scheduled home game, the Lucan Irish suffered a 10-1 loss at the hands of Bryan- ston. Bryanston's pitcher, Bob Donaldson, allowed just three Lucan hits while his team- mates connected for *13 hits while going through the complete Irish pitching staff of Lightfoot, Johnston and Carty. During the Labour Day weekend Lucan took part in the annual Goderich tournament. In the first game Lucan faced Picton and behind the three hit pitching of Brian Lightfoot, defeated Picton by a 4-1 score. Dennis Carty led the Lucan batters as he had two singles and a homerun. Russ and Wayne Smith also helped out the Lucan attack with two hits apiece. Lucan advanced into the semi- finals by virtue of a 5-2 victory over Kendall Oil. The opposing pitchers both allowed only five hits but two big innings ac- counted for all the Lucan runs. Brian Lightfoot again recorded the Lucan victory and also managed a hit off the losing pitcher while brother, Kevin, also had..a hit. Gerry Finkbeiner an,d, Dennis Burt also managed hits for Lucan. In semi-final play Lucan was involved in one of the most ex- citing games of the tournament when they met Petrolia. In the bottom of the seventh Lucan trailed 3-2 with two out when Russ Smith beat out an infield hit and scored on Gerry Finkbeiner's single, who then scored the win- ning run on Dennis Carty's hit. Brian Lightfoot picked up his third complete pitching victory as he went the distance. Russ Smith and Dennis Carty led the Lucan offence as Carty had another homerun for Lucan plus two singles and Smith had an inside the park homerun and a single. As a result of the victory over Petrolia, Lucan advanced into the "B" finals against Goderich Dominion Roads. Like the semi- final game, this one wasn't decided until the seven thinning when Lucan scored two runs to defeat Goderich and win the "B" championship. Dennis Carty led the Lucan attack with two hits with the score tied going into the seventh inning, Leo Dewan hit a single Seniors invited to join club The members of the Sunshine Group of the Senior Citizens Club are advised that the regular meetings will commence this Thursday, September 5 and continue each Thursday hereafter from 1:30 to 4:00. All Seniors of the community are invited to come out for an afternoon of cards and fellowship. It is hoped that a "Crafts" group will commence shortly. Final news from the pool Teachers at area schools Biddulph-Lucan Schools: Biddulph pupils have three new teachers this year, all from London, Grade 4, Mrs. Maija Chandler, Grades 7-8, rotary, Mrs. Terri Clark and Grade 5, Miss Lynn Plummer. Mrs, Bertha McGregor will be the new remedial teacher and Miss Veronica Zaverl is the new French teacher. The Lucan staff remains the same. St. Patrick's, Lucan: Mrs. A. Forrest will teach in Grade 3 and Mrs. Judy Hajas in Grade 6, both from the Lucan area. Mrs. Janet Hern of Exeter returns to the staff as the Kindergarten teacher, each second day. Mrs. Peggy Rooney will be teaching music and will be the teacher- librarian. Mrs. Rooney has been on staff for several years. Bride - elect is honored Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Grain • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 Swimming at the Lucan pool ended Friday, August 30th. Attendance was down the last week due to cold uncompromising weather. It seemed a poor way to end a great summer.! On the whole, the summer went smoothly, with many varied events. This year a diving team and a racing swim team added to the extra-curricular ac- tivities around the pool. We had many successful candidates for the Red Cross instruction periods. Along with those are three girls who suc- cessfully completed their Bronze Medallion, Chris Stutt, Pamela Rodd and Janet Goddard who passed this life saving award. Sheryl Noyes obtained her Intermediate Life Saving Award, being too young to receive the Bronze. The staff has been kept busy with their own awards this summer. Kerry Kathy and Joan Amos and Randy Kraul, were awarded their leader patrol certifications. Lifeguards Joanne Muller and Cathy Easton now hold their Award of Merit from the Royal Life Saving Society. The Staff of the Lucan Pool would like to thank its patrons and everyone who contributed in any way to make the 1974 season so very successful. Friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Nick Shumka on Tuesday evening for a miscellaneous shower to honour Miss Julie Henderson, prior to her marriage to David Armitage of London Township, at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on September 21. Cindy and Ellen Shumka assisted their mother by direc- ting contests and serving. Karen Henderson assisted her sister in opening the many gifts, Friends from London were present as well as those from this area. 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