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Times-Advocate, 1985-02-13, Page 21NEW STUDENT COUNCIL — The Biddulph-futon Central School has a new student council. An election was held Tuesday, January 29 for student council executives to perform various duties like organiz- ing school dances and handing out Swards at school assemblies. The winners, pictured from the left: Melanie Vance, secretory; Jay Deeks, boy president; Jennifer 'Gee;, girl president; and Sandra Wickham, treasurer. All four are grade seven students who will be serving in their posts till next January. Sweetheart roll call for Friendship club Thirty-two members of the Bryanston Friendship Club met in the C.E. Wing of Bryanston United Church, February 6. Audrey McRoberts welcomed everyone and read a poem -The Day's Happiness", and the meeting opened with the sing- ing of "0 Canada". The Birthday song was sung to those having February birthdays - Roger and Anna Trudgeon, Marjorie O'Neill and Percy Rhame. Wilfred and Beth Buchanan were con- gratulated on the celebration of their 41st Wedding Anniversary. A sing song was enjoyed by the members, with Dorothy Bullock at the piano. The roll call was answered by telling "where you met your sweetheart or husband". Beth Buchanan reported on a June bus trip to Haliburton and an invita- Snowmobiles in accidents Three snowmobiles were involved in one of three accidents investigated this week •by officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. It occurred Sunday at 1:15 a.m. on Concession 2-3 and involved snow machines driven by Terrance Van Arenthals, and Gary Barker, RR 1, Lette n -an -G • Vanderhoe • Lucan. Damage was set at $2,100 by Constable Marshall.' Monday. at 11:43 a.m. vehicles driven by Ronald Dyer, RR 4 Komoka and Mary Elder, London collided on Concession 7 with Constable Chap- man listing damages at $3,000. At 7:30 a.m. Friday a vehicle driven by James Keys, Clinton went out of control on Highway 4 and hit the ditch. Damages were estimated at $3,000 by Constable Holland. A total of 39 general occurrences were investigated this week. Includ- ed were four break, enter and theft two auto thefts and one instance each of theft under $200 and fraud. One female was charged with public mischief, one person was charged with impaired driving and one 12 hour driving suspension was issued. tion was accepted to visit Ilderton Seniors in April. Dorothy Trudgeon was chairperson for the program when Beth Buchanan gave a Valentine reading, Anna Trudgeon and her daughter, Darlene, Tompkins sang a duet "Love Me Tender" and Anna sang a solo to her husband, Roger, "Let Me Call You Sweetheart". An exchange of Valen- tines followed and Beth Buchanan read a poem "The Valentine You Gave Me". Euchre, crokinole, lost heir and scrabble were played with winners as follows: Euchre, High Scores Ethel and Clare Lewis, Low Hope McRoberts and Audrey McRoberts, the latter playing a man's 't'ard and Lone Hands, Rosie Aldrich and Per- cy Rhame, Lost Heir - Anna Trudgeon and Victor Smith, Crokinole - Gote Wennerstrom, and Fred Trudgeon and Scrabble Isobel Robinson. A lovely lunch was served and a social half hour was enjoyed. Com-. mittee in charge was Wilfred and Beth Buchanan, Roger and Anna Trudgeon and Fred and Dorothy Trudgeon. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, March 6. Atovhs win The Lucan atoms have won their se- cond tournament championship in as__ many wee s. Coached by Bob Hardy, the Lucan youngsters won the Seaforth Winter Carnival championship Sunday with a rousing 9-0 victory over Kitchener. A week earlier they won the title in theirown tournament in Lucan. The Lucan scoring was paced in Sunday's lopsided win over Kitchener by two goal efforts from Brad Coughlin, Scott Smith and Peter Gib- son. Scoring in single fashion were Paul O'Shea, Neil Froats and Jeremy Jemec. FIRE CALL Okay garbage contract Times -Advocate, February 13, 1985 • Page 9A Council hears c.ncerns on Francis street Several residents of Francis Street in Lucan, concerned about construc- tion details on their street, presented their wishes on curb cuts and related matters to Lucan council Tuesday night. Steve Meszaros, who owns an end house on Francis Street that is set quite low, discussed his problems with flooding and drainage which he felt could be worsened without careful development. It was agreed that the sidewalk, which will be on the north side of the street, would end at the Meszaros driveway, and that a catch basin would be installed in front of his house. Meszaros is going to raise his front lawn and driveway himself. Frank Goring, who was represen- ting the United Church, arranged the angle parking the church wants with council. About 15 parking spaces will be provided, the cost to be shared bet- ween the village and the church. Joanne Trudgen discussed the placement of steps near her retaining wall, curb cuts and a well on the lot line that council wants filled in. The steps near the retaining wall will be built to suit the owner, and the curb cuts made as requested, but the fate of the well is still undecided. Mert Culbert is unhappy with the slope of his driveway. "Only goats are comfortable there," Culbert said, and he also jokingly vowed to put in a pool or garden instead. Culbert also wanted the curb cuts to follow the ex- isting driveway pattern. It was decid- ed to give Culbert 60 feet of curb cuts, and to attmept to create a more gradual slope on the driveway. The estimated cost of Phase three of the Francis Street construction is $53,000. Other business discussed by coun- cil included the need for a.use policy for the Lucan Scout Hall, which • various groups want to see. The St. John Ambulance organization would like to use the Scout Hall from 4 - 6 p.m. Mondays, to accommodate about 10 Lucan children, ages 10 to 16, Revival Centre Song leader Mr. Rick Thornton taught a new chorus Sunday morning. Mike Cherry led in prayer. Rev. Roger Mason spoke from II Corin- thians 2:10-11, showing Christians ought not to allow the devil to take ad- vantage of them. Some people think the devil is all knowing, everywhere, and all powerful. but he is not, only god is. Satan is often described as tricky, deceitful, our adversary, ex- ploiting our weaknesses, which he does. )us Christians need to be aware of his devices, on guard not to allow the devil to cheat them. Inferiority inadequacy, low self The Lucan volunteers fire depart- ment answered a call early Sunday morning to the home of Niles Nicholson, RR 2 Lucan, to check out a chimney fire. There was no damage. 1 4 % Rate subject to change THE NATIONAL VICTORIA AND GREY TRUST COMPANY EXETER 425 Main St., 235-0530 EXTENDED HOURS Sot., Feb. 23 - 9:00 till 2:00 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 28, Fri. Mar. 1 - 8:30 to 8:00 p.m. Offering Extended RRSP Hours for your convenience. • ATTENTION EX -SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN AND DEPENDENTS Tiff ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SERVICE BUREAU OFFICER Mr. Harvey S. Percy, Royal Canadian legion Suite 219, 660 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9A 10 will be visiting Branch No. 540, Lucan onFebruary 19, 1985 at 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. Anyone wishing information, advice or assistance, regarding: (a) War Disability Pensions; (b) Treatment for entitled veterans; (c) Benevolent Funds; (d) War Veterans Allowance, including Widows, or appeals against adverse W.V.A. decisions. is requested to contact the Branch Service Officer or Secretary of the local Branch, whose name appears below, to arrange an interview. Mr. Sid Daley, Secretary and Service Officer 139 Kent Street, Lucan, Ontario, NOM 2.10 Home Tel: 227-4216 Branch Tel: 227-4751 • who have been going into London every week. Reeve Norm- Steeper said, "If it's okay with the Scouts, it's okay with us." There was a first reading of Peacetime Emergency Plan, dealing with disaster planning and examining Lucan's resources in this regard. A bylaw prohibiting Lucan residents from pushing snow from their properties onto the road was discussed and will be passed. The parks and recreation commit- tee will meet February 11, and the finance committee, February 25. The municipal audit was due to start this week. There will be a public meeting on March 25 at the Community Centre to review the first draft of the zoning bylaw update. A letter expressing concern about icicle build-up on Lucan buildings was discussed, and it was concluded that public safety was adequately pro- tected by Jim Freeman's clearing of Main St. buildings with the hydro bucket truck. A new engineer, W. Osborne, has been appointed to the London district. The final concern of the council in this month's meeting was garbage collection, and the renewal of C.H. Lewis Ltd contract. Larry Lewis was seeking a three Cards, euchre for senior citizens The Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups met in the Scout -Guide Hall, Thursday. President Harry opened the meeting and all sang O'Canada with Muriel Cobleigh at the piano. A Valentine card was signed to be sent to Herb Broom a former member. Birthday good wishes went to Mildred Hirtzel, Jackie and John Loyens and Nelson Squires. Mabel Froats was appointed Tour Convenor. It was announced the V.O.N. would visit our meeting March 7, the subject being the Foot Clinic. Greta Gibson read an article entitl- ed "Lucan" written by Lina Abbott a former Lucanite. This brought back many memories. Jean' Miller conducted a contest "Touch and Sense Game". This was won by 'Mildred Hirtzel. The craft group, (11 in all) enjoyed the cake decorating under the direc- tion of Aleda McComb. We decorated cup cakes and cakes which were later served for lunch. Hazel Williams won the craft prize. Euchre winners were Ladies High - Jessie Lewis, Ladies Lones - Mary Davis, Ladies Low - Hazel Cunn- ingham. Gents High - Helen Mac- Donald, Gents Lones - Marie Turner to his own advantage to defeat Chris- tians to cause them to fail God. the devil uses low self esteem to paralyze our potential as in Matthew 25:24-25. If Christians allow the devil to con- vince them they can't do anything for God. With the potential they have, Christians need to be challenged to do work for God. Low self esteem can ruin a Chris- tian's relationship with God, as they can come to think God does not care for them. They think they're wor- thless. They can have difficulty relating to others around them, because they do not like themselves. They think others do not like them either. This ends up with the recluse and the clinger, Matthew 19:19 shows healthy self love makes for love for God, and others. Rev. Mason led everyone in repeating God loves them fully, and cares for them at the end of service. Sunday evening Rev. Roger Mason ministered from Nehemiah 1:19 and 4:1-3, concerning wounding words. The enemy was there to demoralized God's work. This man Sanballat op- posed the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem with a bitter spirit of discouraging words. His whole aim was to demoralize the workers, and make them feel inferior. He used in- sulting questions, then the other enemy used mocking words to discourage the workers. First Sanballat used words to cause the workers to doubt their capabilities. This doubting attitude towards children and people will com- municate to them a doubt they can- not dd their work. Nehemiah counteracts these words with faith God would give them success. Upcoming Events Youth With a Mission will be presenting their summer program Tuesday, February 19, at 7:30. All are invited to attend. Executive set for 4-H club Members of the Lucan No. 1 4-11 Club met for their first meeting. February 9. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Debbie Revington, one of this clubs leaders, and assisting with this sewing course is Mrs. Dian- na Goudy. Members selected their executive and they are as follows: President - Heather Goudy, Vice-president - San- dy Wickham, Cover designers - Angie Revington and Vicky MacDonald. The secretary will rotate at each meeting. Other members include Patricia Revington, Jane lfolden, .lean -Marie McCartey and Caroline Shumka. ,,.. Members then discussed their pro- jects on actionwear. The next meeting will be held Saturday, February 16, 10 a.m. at Mrs. Revington's. Each girl is to bring her otvn sewing box. y Low - John Loyens. a a percent increase in his fees, based on the increased cost of gas, and the fact that, "the boys haven't had a raise in two years". Steeper pointed out that Lucan already has one of the highest costs of garbage collection in the area. "We're close to the landfill site. We shouldn't have to pay as much, because the garbage isn't being drawn as far as in some other areas," Steeper said. A suggestion was made by Deputy - reeve Harry Wraith that "if people • were educated to this problem, they wouldn't make so much garbage." Wraith felt that pick-up only every two weeks would aid this education process. Wraith felt that in winter, people could burn more paper in their fireplaces. Councillor Larry Hotson said, "I'm not going to want to stink up my home burning milk cartons in my fireplace." Councillor Bryan Smith doubted that the move would save all that much in garbage pick-up. Steeper said he feels garbage collection is ex- , pected by the people. Smith said, "I hate to see anybody not get a bit of a raise." Wraith pointed out that there is a trend in contract settlemeuts toward no wage increases, just to stay employed. Council eventually decided to give the local firm a one and one-half per- cent increase, which comes to an ex- tra $510.62 over the course of the year. It is felt that Lewis will probably ac- Icept this increase. United Church news A hymn sing led by Larry Crut- tenden preceded morning worship at Lucan United Church Sunday morn- ing. Frank and Iola Goring warmly welcomed those arriving for service. Sharon Newman, on behalf of the Mission and Service Committee gave the monthly Minute Talk for Missions. She described the varied activites of Allen and Betty Darby, who serve as missionaries of the United Church in Haiti. They direct a rural development and community health effort which assists some of the poorest of this land to improve life for themselves and their children. Sharon pointed out that our Mission and Service givings assist in this outreach. Chris-Scatzler talked to the boys and girls using an orange as an object lesson. Its ten segments remind us of God's ten Commandments, and the tiny growth at the bottom of the fruit, of the twofold commandment of Jesus to love God and others. " Ephesians chapter 2 gives us a 'before and after' picture of the per- son who opens his life to Christ", said Mr. Brown as he continued his ser- mon series on Paul's letter to the Ephesians. The first part of the chapter deals with resulting changes in a person's relationship to God. By nature people are "dead" to God, unresponsive to Him, Paul tells us. This 'condition has as its root, a desobedient attitude to God which brings us unwittingly into captivity to the world's evil way and into Satan ;s control. God, because of His great love for us, acts to deliver us and to bring us alive spiritually through Christ. Our part is to admit our need, and thankfully to accept His forgiveness and salvation as God's free gift. Ip___ s w. y we open nurse ves to • ' s transforming power. Mr. Brown gave examples from past and present of people whom God has transformed and moulded into effective witnesses for Christ in the world. He challeng- ed the congregation to allow God to transform them. Upcoming Events Young people 12 years of age or older, and adults, are invited to par- ticipate in a series of Communicants' Classes to be held on Sundays at 3 p.m. -in the C.E. wing of the Church. Next Sunday is the second such ses- sion, and is open to new members. - Next Sunday also, during morning worship at 11:15 a.m., three classes from the Sunday School will present a play, "David and Goliath". Barb Coughlin and Linda Froats are in charge. Lucan Girl Guides will also be participating in the service. Those desiring a ride to Middlesex Presbyterial U.C.W. Annual meeting at Metropolitan United Church in London on Thursday are asked to con- tact Marj on-tact'Marj Park at 227-4674 or Marion Lee at 227-4185. The theme for the day is "Jewels of Joy". Lucan choir meets for practice at the regular 7:30 hour on Wednesday evening. Transportation is available to a special meeting of The London and District Chapter of United Church Renewal Fellowship at Byron United Church Friday evening at 7:30. Mrs. Barbara Hicks of Clinton will give her testimony and speak on "The Healing of Memories." Call Mr. Brown at 227-1143 for further information. •. ba GUIDES SERVE TEA — The Lucan Girl Guides entertained pt a tea at the Scout Hall, Saturday after; noon. Above, Mary Holden and Angie Sire serve to Paul Sharpe, Marjorie Bieber and Linda Sharpe. Move would mean decline In January. among several accom- modation alternatives suggested by the London Board of Education to the Liaison Committee studying the ex- tension of Separate Secondary School funding was one which meant the transfer of Medway high School to the Separate School Board with Med- way students being bused to London. Although London Director Madeline Hardy noted that no feasibility study had been done nor had the idea been approved by the London Board, the suggestion has been vigorously opposed by the trustees and administrators of the Middlesex Board. In a brief to the Liaison Committee, the Middlesex Board points out that such a move would facilitiate enrol- ment decline and would seriously af- fect the viability of programs at Strathroy. North Middlesex and Dorchester secondary schools. Also, Middlesex would have to relinquish authority and control over programs offered to more than 600 county students being bused to Lon- don. 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