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Times-Advocate, 1983-03-09, Page 14Page 14 Times•Advocote, March 9, 1983 Dedicate elders at United Church . A service of dediction for elders was held Sunday mor- ning at Lucan UnitedlChurch. New elders being inducted were Freeda Melanson, Bar- bara Bannerman, and Wes Stanley.Those reappointed to office for 1983-1985 were Bill Froats, Ed Melanson and Stewart McLellan. During the installation, each new elder made a personal statement of faith and commitment to serve in this new office, while those reappointedreaffirmed their vows. In the sermon preceding the induction, Rev. Brown outlin- ed Biblical standards for those in this office from Chapter 3 of Paul's first letter to Timothy. He explained that in the United Church, elders combine the functions of - "bishops" (overseers) and "deacons" (servants), and along with the pastor oversee the work of the congregation. Those chosen are to be blameless in character and worthy of respect. They are not to be covetous, and must have their own lives in con- trol. If married, they are to be good spouses, and must be able to control and win the respect of their own children.• They must be servants of others as Christ was, combin- ing a spiritual ministry with a practical emphasis. They should be sound in faith, and their spouses also should be persons of dedication and in- tegrity. Mr. Brown emphasiz- ed the elder's role in bringing honour to God and in building up the .Church, through life and example as well as word. Anne Holden with daughter Jane, and Jane Forster with Tara were on duty as welcome committee before the service and assisted also in taking up the offering. Barb Coughlin'Ws in charge of the children's story about Toby and Tom who learned that when we pray, God often does far more for us than we ask. Following the service, the monthly coffee hour gave friends an opportunity to en- joy the fellowship of the Church Family over coffee and goodies. • Flowers in the sanctuary were from the funeral of the late Omar Burnett., Friday at 7:00 p.m. is the first of five Family Night pro- grammes designed to help families think through Chris= flan values in the home. The evening includes time with the family together, and time for parents and children separately. If planning to come, please phone Linda Froats at 227-4706 for further information. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. is the Friendship Evangelism Seminar. Leader is Rev. George Robertson of Mississauga. Come and learn • how to share your faith with your friends. Cost is $5.00, Please register early by con- tacting Jim Robertson. Bring a bag lunch. Next Sunday, the third in the excellent children's film series, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," will be shown during the Sunday School hour. All adults and children are invited. Session members are asked to take note that Session meets Tuesday Match 15 at 8 p.m. Young people are asked to keep in mind a special Young People's Rally the weekend of March 31. Four mishaps investigated Four accidents were in- vestigated this week by of- ficers of the Lucan detach- ment of the Ontario Provin- cial Police with damages estimated at $4,450. ) Tuesday at 1 a.m. vehicles driven by Charles Fraser, RR 3 Granton and Larry Johnson, London collided on Highbury avenue. Constable James Craig set damages at $1,000. Vehicles driven by Ray- mond Livingstone, London and Paul O'Neil, RR 1 Glen Robertson were in collision on Highway 4 at 5:30 p.m. Fri- day. Damages were set at $550 by Constable D. R. Vance. Saturday at 2:30 a.m. a vehicle driven by John Whalen, RR 1 Hyde Park caught fire while travelling on the Hyde Park sideroad. Con- stable J. A. Wilson listed damages at $2,000. The same day at 12:10 p.m. vehicles driven by Sarah Damen, RR 3 Lucan and Earl McEachren, RR 4 Glencoe collided on Highway 23. Con- stable D. B. Stables estimated damages at 1900- , Retirement R.R.S.P. Savings Plon DISABILITYIncm P otection EXTENDED HEALTH ANNUITIES ERM INSURANCE LARRY KETELAARS Non Smoker 8 Smoker Rates K Insurance Services INSURANCE PROTECTION 229-6110 PERSONAL AND BUSINESS K & We Do Your Insurance Shopping Are You Getting All The Tax Breaks You're Entitled To? Would You Like: - to discover methods to save TAXES and gain 'a benefit, or learn how to avoid a penalty? - better communication and under. standing with your TAX ADVISORS? - to take TAX considerations into account during operational planning? - peace of mind which comes with an improved knowledge of INCOME TAX? TAX TIPS Wednesday, March 23, 1983 Festival Motor Inn, Stratford 7-10 p.m. - Only $26.50 Call 271-5650 - COLLECT Presented by FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK WOOD STOVES Talk to us about the high technology stoves by: Lakewood; RSF Energy; SFB 3 Boilers; Heritage; Better 'N Ben's --REDUCE CREOSOTE in any airtight stove with the CATALYTIC DAMPER Results will amaze you Available at THE COLLECTOR'S SHOP Kirkton 229-8965 The energy saving products store OPTIMISTS SPONSOR SALE — The newly formed Lucan Optimist club held a very successful auction saleSaturday to provide funds for Youth Work. Above, presi- dent Steve Storey and members Dan Childerhose and Stan Flood check over a number of articles including an old store scale. World Day of Prayer held at Holy Trinity The host church for the WorldDay of Prayer service in the Lucan Area was, Holy Trinity Anglican. Each year a special service is prepared and distributed • by the Women's Inter -Church Coun- cil of Canada. This year the writers were lay Christian women of the Caribbean representing a diversity of race, culture and tradition who wish to affirm and to share their faith in Christ through informed prayer. Those taking part were: Mabel Froats, Lucan United; Gwen Lynn, Clandeboye United; Patricia Grace and Anita Giesen, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic; Ruth Meszaros, Barbara Sloetjes and Toni Davies, Revival Centre; Hazel Cunningham, St. James, Clandeboye; Guest speaker, Larry Crut-. tenden, lives on a farm out- side of Lucan. He came to Canada two years ago from South Africa, having lived there some 40 Years, and comes from a Methodist background. The theme was "New Persons in Christ." In coming to grips with pro- blems related to any of the developing countries, there are three points to be made: We ought to look at the pro- blems of the world from God's viewpoint as we look in the Scriptures we find that most of our problems stem from selfishness and we ought to see. the solution from God's view -point. Jesus said this requires an toner revolution in man's thinking and attitudes and called it being born anew (a super -natural act of the Holy Spirit.) Paul said that anyone who is in Christ is a new crea- tion. Questions arise out of this radical change of being born anew. is such a change really for the better? Can this change really address the problems of our world? How does this happen? What is man's part? Seniors The Lucan Senior Citizens met in the club rooms, Thurs- day afternoon. After the sing- ing of "O, Canada", the presi- dent welcomed Harry and Marian Noels into the club. They have recently moved to Lucan from Forest. They pur- chased a house on Harold ('ourt. The secretary and treasurer gave their reports. Headings were given by Reta Morley "Why" and Ilelen MacDonald "Don't (lull". Happy birthday was wished Murray Carter. His birthday fell on that day and to Gertrude Hodgins and Mer- na O'Neil. The craft group continued their project while the re- mainder played euchre con- vened by Merna O'Neil with prize winners as follows: Ladies high. Marjorie Steeper, lone hands. Ilelen MacDonald, low score Agnes liaison. Men's high, Harry Noels, lone hands, Ed Dowdall, low, Adrian Bax with craft winner Ethel Crouch. Lunch was served by Elsie Gibson, Lawrence and Mildred Hirtzel and Honor Stanley. 1 Paul gave us a clue, when we no longer regard Christ from a human point of view. (i.e) When we see that it was real- ly God that gave His life for us at Calvary to indicate how much He loves us and when werespond positively to that fact. Two responses are possible. Either we ignore it or come in contrition - give love for love and offer Him our allegiance. The junior choir under the direction of Beaulah Hardy joyfully sang an anthem en- titled "God is Love." Following the service a time of fellowship was en- joye in the lower hall. Scouts gather old newspapers The Luchn Scouting group committee has placed a gar- bage bin- at on Stnith's Sunoco Station for a central newspaper collection depot: Please bundle the news apers and tie,securely o de siting jn the bin. Your support tor the paper drive will be most appreciated. . Again, the spaghetti dinrfer February 24 was a very suc- cessful evening and we wish to thank the parents that donated the desserts and all the volunteers that helped in any way. The grotto comittee is most grateful for the sup- port the community has given the scouting movement with this particular fund raising event. The funds. derived from these events are used to finance many of the special camping sessions and ac- tivities the boys are taken to by their respective sections. As a group committee we ACW MEET The Afternoon Group of Anglican Church Women met for their monthly meeting of fellowship at the home of Mrs. Kay Egan. The meeting began with singing of a very old and favourite hymn, "Breathe on me breath of God." The col- lect for Ash Wednesday and for the second Sunday in Lent was read by the president who led in the opening; tke member's prayer and prayer fir our prayer partner Rev. Henry Kekekeyash, was said in unison. While remembering all who were ill, we especially remembered our sisters -in - Christ, Lexia Atkinshn and Mae Bowman. Scripture Readings were from 1 Kings 17:8-24 and Mark 6:8-24. Meditation on the readings was taken from the Living Message pointing out how very difficult it can be when our own self-interest conflicts with the demands of our faith. We must be strong in our faith to do what is right, no matter what the cost. The season of Lent provides us with a time of self-examination. Rev. Pocock brought a challenging message on the need for a spirit of tolerance and to encourage it in the lives of all that we come in contact with. in honour of Florence Hodgins' 80th birthday, she was presented with a beautiful african violet. Marion Hodgins read a Helen Steiner Rice poem "Life's Golden Autumn" and Joyce Sovereign read a humorous poem "On Getting Old." Bir- thday cake and'?ce cream were served and a good time of sharing followed. 4 have a dream of building a Scout Hall for our youth movement j,and with the public suport we have had recently, foresee this as a viable reality. Colony A of Beavers is in need of leaders for the upcom- ing season in September. If your boys are involved why not consider becoming involv- ed as well. We are in need. Please give it serisos thought! Protest F Lucan village council has added their support to an ob., jection by the Middlesex com- mittee for the 1982 Interna- tional Plowing Match to the action of the London Free Press in reporting on events at the. 1982 IPM held in Lucan. The complaint being --for- warded to the, Ontario Pr ss Council In–Ottawa claims reporting of the cir- cumstances surrounding the match was biased and uninformed. The letter from the commit- tee and council continues, "As the pole regional newspaper for central southwest Ontario, the London Free Press has an obligation to inform and ad- vise its rural subscribers fair- ly of the agricultural events in its coverage area. No agricultural event is of more significance to persons in the agricultural business than the annual International Plowing Match. To report almost exclusively on drastic weather conditions existing for opening day of the week long showcase of agricultural Area 4-H clubs meet Lucan No. 3 held their se- cond meeting February 26. All members were present as the roll call was taken and the 4-H pledge was read. All the girls joined in exer- cises for about half an hour then they played the "Smart Shopper" game. Everyone discussed a chart on personal fitness and a balanced diet. To correct an error made in a previous report, the club's vice-president will be Lisa Van Geel. . March 5, Lucan No. 3 held their third meeting with Coby Vandenberg being secretary for the week. The meeting was held at Mrs. O'Neil's and began with the 4-H Pledge and roll call. All the girls had the privilege of having Mrs. Miller, a hairdresser, present at their meeting to demonstrate the proper use of curling irons, blowdryers, etc. After, each girl had either a French Braid or curling done to their hair. The club decided that the name would be "The Tip Top Team." Then they discussed count down to good shopping and blast off for good shopping. - Everyone participated in fifteen minutes of exercise to round off the meeting. It was decided that Paula Hodgins will provide lunch for the next meeting. Home activities will be to compare two methods of curling hair and choose two pictures of hairstyles. BIDDING ON RAG DOLL — holds up a rag doll on which getting bids at Saturday's a the Lucan Optimists. Revival Wednesday evening the Women's Auxiliary of Lucan Revival ('entre held their monthly meeting in the Fellowship i tall of the church. Mrs. June Henry led chorus singing opening the meeting. Mrs. Judi Ross taught two new songs while Mrs. Carole Butler played the piano. Mrs. Donna Miller, teacher at Christianview Bible Col- lege, told she and Mr. Mike Miller were public school teachers for 15 years, in several states, then in Kit- chener, and lately Orillia. From several Scriptures she showed people can have both wrong or good thoughts. One of the keys to positive living is to kick had thoughts out of your mind, then trust in the Lord. Wrong speech can cause trouble.- If rouble:if we confess we think we are getting i11, our bodies will prepare to get ill, according to findings of a doctor. in con- trast, positive confessing will bring good. We can raise our children to use good positive speech. The ladies enjoyed a light lunch after life meeting. Rev. C. J. Williams read Luke 22:1-21, the last Passover Jesus had with His Lucan Optimist Terry Smith auctioneer Bud Mciver is uction sale sponsored by T -A photo Centre' disciples before His crucifix - tion prior to serving commu- nion. Rev. Williams spoke from 2 Kings 4:1-17, about the lady and her husband pro- viding a room for the prophet Elisha. Sunday evening Rev. C. J. Williams and the congrega- tion read Luke 9:1-6. Because God has a particular Office kir each to fulfill, He calls us. These 12 disciples were no dif- ferent, until Jesus called them, and gave them authori- ty. There were no diplomas issued. Instead Jesus gave them power and authority over all demons and diseases. Up until then they were followers of Jesus. Jesus commissioned them with authority to go out in His name to work for Him. God gives His disciples divine ability after he calls them. God's called people are delivered from the devil's discouragement. After giving His disciples power and authority, Jesus sent them to reach others. God went with them working signs and wonders. March 27, Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Children's Church will present an Easter play in the church. Council and IPM committee ree Press plow match coverage developments d)aplays an arrogant - contempt on the part of the Landon Free Press for the ippterests of the in- habitants of its rural constituency. We believe Free Press subscribers deserved better. Developments in the technology of farming and products of biological and chemical research into crop inputs are of vital importance to our inhabitants and of every municipality involved in agriculture. The health of the agricultural hinterland is of equal importance to urban centres such as London whose economies are directly af- fected by the well being of this hinterland. The London Free Press ignored this area of reporting. In view of the violent objec- tions of the owners of the Lon- don Free Press to certain recommendations of the Kent Report we are concerned at the paper's irresponsible at- titude to its regional respon- sibilities. We would add our voice to that of others in their objection." Plan road reconstruction An engineer from the firm of J.P. McIntyre attended the latest meeting of council to submit estimates on the reconstruction of Francis street. Tender calls for the first portion of the work which will includethe installation- of storm sewers a`re expected to be in by April 1 for consideration. The county of Middlesex is paying a portion of the storm sewers work and county of- ficials have said they would like to see this part of the work completed by July 1. The complete reconstruc- tion of Francis Street is being projected over four years with storm sewers this year, cutting the road down in 1984, Lent Learning Lucan United Church Women's annual Learning for Lent programme got off to a good start Wednesday morn- ing in the C.E. wing of the church with women present from a number of area chur- ches. Hostess Mabel Froats welcomed those present and introduced the guest speaker forthe first'Mut, Debbie Campbell, a Home Economist from Centralia College. "Choose Nutrition Now" was her theme. She em- phasized that it is possible to reduce food . costs without sacrificing good nutrition, by being more selective in shop- ping and by settling for less variety and convenience in the type of food purchased. Helpful suggestions about economical food shopping in- cluded the following ideas. List shopping needs under the four main headings of the Canada Food Guide, keeping in mind the number of serv- ings of each type of food re- quired. Plan menues based on weekly sales and shop alone at a familiar supermarket, taking with you only as much money as your food budget allows. The second session of Lear- ning for Lent is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Three options are being offered in the first hour - a continuation of the knitting and crochet group, a group which will learn how to make a rose lapel pin under Honor- Stanley's direction, and a talk on "Updating your Driving Skills" led by an O.P.P. officer. - Toni Davies' Bible Study theme will be "The New Ex- plosion." Capable baby sitting is provided at all sessions as well as a friendly cup of tea of coffee. All women of the com- munity are cordially im ited. Cost is $1.25 per day. St. Patrick's Church Sunday, St. Pat's young people met to focus on a new topic in Christian Morality called "Human Bioethics" which considers questions such as Test Tube Babies, Surrogate mothers, etc. Tom Lynch led this discussion period which concluded with a social activity. St. Patrick's dance, spon- sored by our C.P.T.A. will be held in the Leprechaun room of the Arena this coming Saturday evening in honour of the great St. Patrick, Patron of our Parish. Awareness of Learning Disabilities Week has been proclaimed in Canada for the week of March 6-12 to focus on the child who has learning disabilities in school and those who work towards helping them. For more information call 436-6213. This Wednesday, March 9, the C.W.L. will hold their motithly meeting with guest speaker Elizabeth Van Doorne addressing the topic, "Planta." curbs, sidewalks and boulevard restoration in 1985 and asphalting in 1986. In response to a letter regarding municipal par- ticipation in Ontario's 1984 Bi - Centennial celebration reeve Norm Steeper said, "We should give this project some consideration and I suggest we set upa committee to help emphasize our rich heritage." Council will not be sending any works employees to the Anderson or Mahoney road schools in Guelph this year, but, works foreman Doug Johnston has indicated he is interested in a management and budgeting seminar in 1984. Deputy -reeve Harry Wraith will be representing the village at the Lucan Legion anniversary -celebrations scheduled for Manch 19. Council has given approval to the Lucan-Biddulph fire department to send out letters to village residents outlining Lions dance successful ' Dance chairman, Lion Ted Giesen reported, at their regular monthly meeting, that the dinner and dance held February 26 was a suc- cess. Approximately 180 turn- ed out for the delicious meal and good music. Instead of holding the regular meeting on March 7, Lucan Lions shall respond to an invitation to attend the Ex- eter Lions Club meeting for Thursday March 10. The April meeting will be held at the Stratford Lions Club slated for April 7. An in- vitation has been noted that 'our Lions are to visit Melbourne in May or June. We are pleased to'annourlce that our delegate, Diane Giesen, to the "Speak Off" held February 23 in Strathroy won. Congratulations Diane! The fair chairman reports that Sonny James has been booked for Friday night and Marie Botrell is slated for Saturday night of the Lucan fair this year. regulations concerning in- stallation and operation of wood stoves. Design Your Own Add -A -Gold Bead Necklace 14K SOLID GOLD BEADS on 14K SOLID GOLD CHAINS Start with one single bead and simply add. a bead at a time...and goon you'll own a wonderful precious 14 Karat Gold necklace. It's inexpensive wtth a Butterfly chain. You can add bead by bead. even switch beads to suit the mood and moment. Here's how. Click Your Clasp Start your own necklace to- day. Choose from all sizes and shapes In 14K.'genuine gemstone and Butterfly neckchains. See our wonderful Add -A -Gold Bead' Display! 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