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Times-Advocate, 1982-04-28, Page 19Badges displayed Guides present their story to ' WI The members of the Lucan Women's Institute met at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening with Isobel Haskett, president, presiding. Follow- ing the Opening Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect, Mabel Froats, P.R.O. called on four Guides each of whom told part. of the Guiding Story. Kelly . VanKerkoerle ex- plained what Guides do dur- ing their years in the pro- gram, Tabatha Froats gave the history of Guiding around the world, Susan Stotesbury- Leeson explained Guide Laws 1-5 and her 17 badges and Dana Bannerman told of the Laws 6-10. It was most in- teresting to learn more of the Guiding Program. Mrs. Froats also introduc- ed Susan Hodgins, daughter of Marion and Roscoe Hodgins, who was the Branch entry in the Farm Show Princess competition. Susan thanked the Institute for in- viting her to be their representative and told what was required of the con- testants. She said it was a LUCAN A CHAMPS - In the Tuesday night Colleens ladies bowling were the team of: (back, from left) Nora Cowie, Helen Hearn, Pat Bloxam, Ginette Gwalchmai; (front, from left) Jos Mocenkamp, Diane, Rummell: At Biddulph schools Education, This week has been • aside as Education Week at Biddulph-Lucan Central School and the theme "Grow- ing Together" has been chosen. The following activities have beepplanned for the communiy, some of which, I'm sorry, will be over when you get this news: Tuesday, April 27 Open House at the Lucan building and for the Kindergarten. also Week set Wednesday, April 28. This morning you may visit the Kindergarten classrooms from 9 to 10:30 a.m. At the BiddWph Building tomorrow, Thursday, . the Education Fair will be in pro- gress from 7 to 9:15 p.m. The students are anxious to show you their regular school work and more particularly their projects in the Science, History, Geography and Art areas. .Tributes paid to Helping Hands "Helping Hands" volunteers celebrated Volunteer Week by holding a pot luck luncheon on Wednes- day in the Canadian Legion Hall. At the annual meeting following the luncheon Angela Clarke introduced the steer- ing committee and paid tribute to their hard work as well- as all contributions by the many volunteers. This group has completed abouftwo and one-half years. of successful service having answered many, many calls for help, not only from in- dividuals. through 227-1222, but from the Family and Children's Services. the Public Health Nurse. the Children's Aid, Meadowcrest Homes and Craigholme. The steering committee was instrumental in having washroom facilities for the handicapped incorporated in- to the washrooms at the Com- munity Centre and a special parking place reserved. Anita Giesen reported on the "Meals on Wheels" pro- gram as well as the "Lunch Out" project, and gave special thanks to Muriel and Mert Culbert for answering the many telephone calls. Without their help the "Helping Hands" program could not function. A question and answer period followed. A cartoon/film "Martin the Cobbler" based on Matt. 25:40, was shown by Kathy Kaune, bringing the afternoon to a satisfactory conclusion. Social service is UCW topic The monthly meetingof the Friendship Unit of the Lucan U.C.W. was held on Wednes- day evening, April 21st, in the C.E. Rooms at the Church. Worship on the theme 'Tenants in the Vineyard" was taken by Marguerite McRoberts who pointed out how hard it is to please others. Sharon MacDonald took the study "Social Service, short terns solution vs social action, a long term and hopefully more permanent solution fnr problem solving.- Sharon Lucan Area Small Engine Repairs Lawnmowers Rotor Tillers, etc. Reasonable' rates (2 mi. W. of Elginfield on No. 7) Cook for sign . "Crafts n' Things" Ask for Conrad listed some major problems affecting oursociety and the members broke into small groups discussing one pro- blem'each, relating it to the two terms previously mentioned. Jean Brown emphasized that strong Christian faith is the basic root for problem solving. During the business ses- sion, chaired by Beth Cowdrey, tickets for the U.C.W. May 13 beef and pork smorgasbord at the Arena. were distributed and the Regional Annual was an- nounced for tonight, Wednes- day, supper at 5:30 in Parkhill United Church. Mrs. Cowdrey pointed out that funds are available for members wishing to attend either the Westminster weekend, May 28 -30th or Alma College August 22-25. Please phone 227-4255 if you can attend either of these events. Lunch was served by Shirley Ryan and Marguerite McRor rts. / Attention Farmers Plan now for the painting you intended to have done this year! Free estimates call Turner Airless Painting specializing in farm buildings for 15 years Top quality industrial paints All work guaranteed Phone Clinton 482-3563 most interesting experience. Mrs. Frosts presented her with a shamrock spoon. The roll call was payment of fees and a written "household hint" the latter to be duplicated for• all members. The date of the money rais- ing project was changed from. May 7 to May 28 in order to give more time for prepara- tion and the name of "The W.I. Spring Sale" was sug- gested and accepted. Got useful articles of all descr tions will be gratefully cepted. Please phone the G.,.. vener, Vina Emery, 227-4702 for pickup. There will also be a penny sale and a table for home bak- ing, as well as the draw for the crafted poodle by Rachel Tuke of Craighohne, a former member. June 11 the Branch will visit Craigholme and it is hoped that, as it is a P.D. day, several of the local musical children will ;accompany them and help with program. Aninvitationwasread from Riverview Branch to attend their meeting on Tuesday, May 4th at 1:30 and one from Clandeboye to attend their . 75th anniversary luncheon on June 11 both of which were accepted with thanks. The Treasurer gave her year's report and the con- veners reported on their meetings. Mrs. Haskett introduced - the district president, Irene, Rolason, Granton who con- ducted the election of officers following the report of the Nominating Committee, by Margery Crozier. Mrs. Rolason also gave an excellent report of the Food and Public Relations commit .tees for the I.P.M. explaining what is expected of each At 8 p.m. the regular Home Branch in Middlesex county. and School Meeting will be held in the library at the Sid- The executive and con= dulph Building. During the veners for 1982-83 are as meeting a group of teachers follows: past -president, Mrs. have planned to present a • T. Emery Sr., pres. Mrs. Glen brief program on work and Haskett, vice-pres. Mrs. R.R. study habits for all students. Crozier, secretary & P.R.O. Their objective is to provide Mrs. Wm Froats, treasurer parents with hints on how to Mrs. James Lockyer, district help their children be more director Mrs. Emery, Alter - successful. nate, Mrs. M.H. Hodgins, The students at the Lucan branch directors, Mrs. S. Building have contributed a Revington and Mrs. Lockyer, total of $177.86 to Bunny Bun- conveners Mrs. Emery, Mrs. dle this year. Students did ex- Revington, Mrs. Crozier, Mrs. tra chores at home and were Alan Hodgins, Mrs. James paid by their parents. Robertson. Honorary Everyone at the .school is Tweedsmuir History curator, pleased withthe record Of Mrs. Frank Hardy, curator, work that was done by the Mrs. M.H. Hodgins, commit - students. On April 22nd Mar- tee Mrs. R. Cunningham, cia, Jennifer and Brian • Mrs. Revington, Mrs. Harold Heckman took the cheque to Cobleigh, and Mrs. Otto Darl- the radio station and ing. Sick and sunshine Mrs. presented it on behalf of the Cecil Neil, "Mini Flea students. Market" Mrs. F. Pruss, Pre-school Registration will Auditor Barbara Wraith. take place on April 29 and 30 Lunch was provided by Mrs. and May 3. Neil and Mrs. Emery. Ns M. Hodgins 227.4714 4,4;4J;4 /, Gi,,,.o.%/ i. ,. . More than 100 attend Anniversary celebrat�d A very happy occasion was enjoyed Friday evening, in the Leprechaun Hall at the Lucan Arena, when over 100 friends and relatives gathered in honour of Gerry and Wil VanBussel who were celebrating their 25th wed- ding anniversary. Followinta delicious din- ner, Bob Benner, son-in-law of Gerry and Wil, acted as the humorous Emcee as he reviewed highlights of the past 25 years in the lives of the VanBussel family. Connie and Shari Van- Bussel paid tribute to their parents for the guidance and love given them down through the, years. • Gerry, .in his response Get your bikes ready to roll Haveall youbikeriderspick- ed up your sponsor sheets for the "Great Family Ride for Cancer"? The date is May 16 and pledge sheets are available at Becker's, Shaw's and the three schools, or at the Post Office in Granton. speech, thanked all for com- ing to help them celebrate and explained the "boat" menus .on each ,table. The same idea had been used at + their marriage in Rotterdam except the sails on which the menus were printed, were an- chored in tiny wooden shoes, rather than the apples used on this occasion. He said that marriage is like stepping into a boat on the sea of life, there are some stormy days but many more are fair, and as you travel you are trying to reach the other side successfully. Wil also thanked, everyone for coming and mentioned that the whole VanBussel family 'was present, somethingthat could not be ar- ranged in Rotterdam 25 years ago, Wil (particularly) welcomed her mother, Riek Vandenberg from Rotterdam, Holland, and Gerry's Dad, 'Frank VanBussel of Lucan. She thanked Connie and Sherry for being such wonder- ful daughters, Bob for being such a wonderful son by mar- riage and Roger Lowe, who wi 1 join the family in August INDIVIDUAL AWARDS - The Lucan area Tuesday night Colleens held their bowling. awards banquet, Friday. Collecting trophies were Pat Campbell, most improv- ed and Shelly Quinlin low score. when he and Shari are married. "Gerry and I have been a team for 25 years and , God willing, we will continue to be So," concluded Wil. Rev. Bruce Pocock, pinch- hitting for Father Finn, ask- ed the blessing and at the close of the speeches con- gratulated the happycouple, commenting on their many contributions to the community. A singsong, by tables, was enjoyed, using some sheets, the covers of which had been photostated from the originals used on their wed- ding day. The evening concluded with dancing to recorded music by Len Maslen. Ladies attend Toronto show Lucan women attended the bi -annual flower show, in Toronto, on Thursday, with tl.e Middlesex County W.I. tour. Four bus loads descend- ed on Sherway Mall, the Flower show and Carl's Restaurant within minutes of each other! It was a delightful and well-planned outing and raised a nice stim of money to help in the W.I. Public relations booth at the I.P.M. Times -Advocate, April 28, 1982 Page 7A Lions invite seniors to Monday dinner The weekly meeting of the Lucan senior citizens was held in the club rooms, Thursday. After a welcome from the president, the meeting opened with the singing of "0 Canada." In the business chaired by Mildred Hirtzel final plans were made for the dessert euchre at Lucan Legion, Tuesday May 4 at 1:30 p.m. An invitation was read from the Lucan Lions club inviting all senior citizens to a dinner, at the arena, on Monday, , May 3 at 6:30 followed by entertainment. It included all Lucan seniors whether they belong to the club or not. If you are in- terested in going please phone 228-6731 before next Thursday April 29. - Mrs. Herman Langford was welcomed as a new member. Euchre convened by Bernice Thompson with prize winners as follows: Ladies high score, Charlotte Barker, lone hands, Ellen Broom, low score, Jackie Loyens, man's high score, .Ed Dowdall, lone hands, Maurice MacDonald, low score, Adrian Bax, lucky cup winner was Mary Scott. Lunch was served by Dean and Elsie Gibson and Evan and Verna Ibettson. More Lucan news on page 15A Couples Club Garage & Bake Sale In Bob ' Patterson's Garage 122 Main St. Lucan Sat., May 1st 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Patrick R.C. School Lucan Student Registration Junior Kindergarten (born 1978) Kindergarten (born 1977) SCHOOL YEAR 1982-83 May 4, 18, 25 June 1 (9:00 a.m. - 12 noon) - Call the school (227-4801) for an appointment Proof of age and baptism required LtunnunnuutuulnUutui mu mutunmlumnniutuuumnnimWunmunnluunnutilulu luou01unttueutuunButte llummnnnumuumumonumnmmnnnnnnmunmmummmmmnuumnlnnnmmnnumulnmmn mminiuul AiIkI#uN CEMENt - 111.1111111.111.IIIN1..1..1....... 11.11111;. 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