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Times-Advocate, 1985-01-23, Page 23Accidents caused by slippery roads Icy and snowy road conditions were responsible for ►nost of the seven ac- cidents investigated this week by of- ficers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Sunday at 9:30 p.m. a vehicle driven by Sussan Gysemans of Strat- ford left the roadway of Concession 7 in London township and struck a tree. Constable McNaught of the Strathroy detachment set damages at $2,100. UCW continue theme on Korea Susan Rees led in New Year's devo- tions to open the January meeting of the Friendship Unit of Lucan United Church Women. She emphasized that God is with us as we face the uncertain future and suggested a number of New Year's resolutions that are worth making life long habits. Anne Holden continued with the Mission study on the theme "Human Rights in Korea". She outlined the long struggle of the Korean people for freedom and the role of the church in this struggle. Her study included a time of small gr up discussions. Marguerite McRoberts with the help of Linda Froats, Susan Reese, Donna Van Arenthals, Beth Miller, Shirley Ryan and Willie Yule presented a "Tater Meeting", a humorous skit with application for a UCW meeting. Leader Linda Froats chaired the business meeting. She outlined a number of projects planned by the general executive for the year. Discussion followed about some of these. The girls then divided into three teams for Bible trivia. This contest will continue as a feature at the next meeting. The executive provided refreshments for the closing time of fellowship around the table. Install slate for Lodge Thursday, January 10. Harold F. Saunders was installed as the 1241h Worshipful Master of Irving Lodge No. 154. A.F. and A.NM.,_in Lucan. The officers assisting him in 1985 are: Richard Warren, I.P.M. ; Ken Moor. Chaplain; Robert Taylor. D of • C; John Moon, Treasurer; Charles Corbett, Secretary; Russell Radcliffe, –End and _J.W.; Neil Campbell, S.D.; Vern in ayson -- Jeffrey Young, I.G.; Bill Pernokis, S.S.; Bill Struthers, J.S. ; Val Nielsen. Organist Jim Young, Tyler. A similar situation occurred Mon- day at 5;25 p.m. when a vehicle driven by Eric Evans, Denfield struck a fire hydrant and house on Middlesex road 16 in Ilderton. Constable Hodge estimated damages at $800. Vehicles driven by Sandra Lang, St. Marys and James Dalton, RR 2, Grand Bend collided on Highway 4 at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday. Constable Stables set damages at $400. Constable Wilson assessed damages at $2,000 when a vehicle driven by Richard Grunedler of Lon- don left Highway 4 and rolled over at 8;30 p.m., Friday. Five minutes later, a vehicle driven by Jan Leenhouts, St. Thomas struck a tree adjacent to Highway 23. Con- stable Vance listed damages at $4,100. Vehicles driven by Savy Tang, Lon- don and Laura Foster, Strathroy were in collision at 12;25 a.m., Saturday on the Main street of Lucan. Damages were listed at $2,100 by Constable Briggs. A vehicle operated by Steven Green, Ilderton, left Middlesex road 20 at 1:30 a.m. Saturday and struck a tree. Estimating damages at $1,500 was Constable Marshall. Clandeboye Due to the stormy weather, a cou- ple of unexpected visitors dropped in- to the Hodgins family at Shadyside Farm. They were Aung Myint and his wife Dr. Tham Tham Hla of Clinton. Aung is a physiotherapist at Clinton Hospital and his wife is a pediatri- cian, but, has not practiced since coming to Canada. They are original- ly from Bur►na, but, are now Cana- dian citizens. The Clinton residents took their medical training in England where they met. They have two teenage children. They were a most interesting cou- ple to chat with and their stay from Saturday until Tuesday morning was most enjoyable. Guelph University students Debbie Manders and Paul - Groenewegen spent the weekend with their parents, finally getting back to their studies Tuesday morning. Bonnie Manders visited her mother Mrs. McLaughlin in London Saturday afternoon, but. didn't get back home until Monday afternoon. Wilfred Cunningham is improving from surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital and expects to return to Craigholme by the end of the week. Mat', yn roene Nancy Roelands of Parkhill are en- joying a holiday this week in Jamaica. GOOD CONDITIONS — Ronnie Mosurinjohn finds the snow ideal to take Brent Stewardson for a ride, in Crediton Saturday morning. Irish get three of four OHA points The Lucan Irish picked up three of a possible four points in OIIA Western Junior "D" play this week and managed to hold on to third place in the league standings. Wednesday, the Irish were held to a 4-4 tie by the Thedford Browns and Friday they doubled the score 10-5 on the Mitchell Hawks. Both games were played at the Lucan arena. The Irish were at home last night, Wednesday to the Thamesford Tro- jans and Friday night they travel to Woodstock to meet the league leading Braves. A pair of power play goals helped the Irish to jump into a quick lead with four goals in the first period In the first six minutes of play. Brad Hodgins converted a pass from Bob Thirlwall and Wayrw 1 rbshot1 hit on a pass from Brent Martin In the next five minutes. Steve Engineering that's just out of this world Heavenly pictures at down-to- earth prices Uniden Television Systems i.. cu ./►LCJn tyle TV & Appliances RR 2 Gand Bend 238-8270 • Keane finished off a three-way pass- ing combination with Mark Bannon and Brent Bannerman and Scott Balazs was successful on a pass from Bob Thirlwall with the Irish enjoying a power play advantage. The middle frame saw two Lucan goals with Mark Bannon registering on a pass from Jesse Crawford and the latter tallied on an unassisted ef- fort. The Bannon score came with Lucan playing a man short. In the clexsing period. Mark Bannon, Jesse Crawford, Wayne tlrbsholt and Brent Martin fired successful shots to complete the Lucan scoring. Urbshott and Marlin each picked up two assists and Steve Keane assisted on one score Jeff Pauli led the Mitchell scoring attack with a three goal performance while Nturray Guy and Dean \5'estrmr scored in single fashion. In Wednesday's 4-4 tie with Thed- ford. two of the Irish goals came on power play efforts «'gyne 1'rbshott opened the Lucan scoring at 1 (1.1 of the second period on a pass from Jesse Crawford with Thedford playing a man short. Bob Thirlwall converted a pass from Rob Hardy at 4:22 to make it 2-0 and two minutes later Brent Martin notched the second the power play score on a pace from Jesse Crawford. The final Irish goal at 9:08 of the closing period was fired by Al Craig on a pass from Brad Hodgins. 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