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Times-Advocate, 1985-04-10, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, April 10. 1985 YOUNG SKATERS - Participating in Sunday's lucan figure skating carnival were Scott Thompson, Chris Cox, Shannon Morley, Kendra Peters, Terra Hackney and Robin Abel. T -A photo Churches mark Mabel Froats served as interim chairperson for the March General Easter Thankoffering of Lucan United Church Women held at the Church on Wednesday evening. Im- portant- business included planning for the Spring Hot Beef Supper to be held at the Arena on April 18. A recently completed handmade quilt will be available for sale at that time. Discussion followed regarding plans for the U.C.W. Food Booth at the Lucan Fair. Coveners for this event are to be Verna Ibbitson, Barb Gib - soca, Barb Bannerman and Phyllis Brady. Marj Park and Flora Robertson were appointed as delegates to the U.C.W. Alma School for Women in August. Church librarian Flora Robertson had a display of books recently added to the library, and gave a helpful explanation of cataloguing procedures which she uses. The meeting voted funds to assist with the Library, and also to help with Presbytery Camp Kee-mo- kee, and the Helping Hands organization. Linda Froats led in a meaningful Worship Service on the meaning of the cross, in which several of the Finds path to Ireland Tabitha Froats, of the First Lucan Pathfinders, will be one of eight Cana- dian girls going to Ireland in July'for the International camp in honour of Cork's 800th anniversary. Froats 13 was chosen after she wrote an essay and filled out applica- tions her Pathfinder leaders, Linda Chatterson and Barb Coughlin, gave her. All Canadian Pathfinders were eligible to enter, and the winners were selected on the basis of how many \i‘ points they'd earned by their guiding experiences and essays. Froats has her All -Round Cord, a guiding award, and three Pathfinder emblems (out of a possible five ) so far. She's been a Pathfinder for two years. Pathfinders are aged 12 to 15. The international Camp at Blarney, in County Cork, will be held from Ju- ly 6 to 13. Froats will leave for Ireland July 3 and return July 23. As well as the camp, she will he slaying in some local homes and touring Dublin for -five days. The Girl Guides of Canada are pay- ing some of Froat's expenses. They will pay her airfare. health insurance. and give her $585 in spending money. Froats will join other girls from all over Canada on the trip. There will be two other girls from Ontario. one from B.C., two from Alberta, one from Saskatchewan and one from Quebec Huron Satellite Systems Sales 8 Service Authorized Dealer for General Instrument Joe Palsa 236-4790 women participated. Special music was included, along with Scripture and an "Act of Penitence". Thankof- fering money went to the "Seeds for Zaire" project. God Friday service The Young People's Class of Lucan United Church Sunday _School con- ducted a Good Friday service of wor- ship and meditation in the church sanctuary Friday morning at 8. By means of a series of Scripture readings, the young people presented the Cross of Christ as the expression of God's Great love for sinful mankind. Other readings, hymns, prayers and silent meditation were in- cluded also in the service. A large wooden Cross prepared by Eric Barr, its upper extension encircled by a crown of thorns, helped worshippers focus on the theme of the service. Those participating were John Mac- Donald, Sherrie Smith, Jane Holden, Eric Barr, Don Hugill and Tim Carter. Following the service, a congrega- tional Fellowship Breakfast was serv- ed in the C.E. wing by the Senior Adult Bible Class. Easter Service The Resurrection of Christ was celebrated Sunday morning at Lucan United Church's Easter worship ser- vice. Larry Cruttenden read a Scrip- ture account of this event, and in a pre -service Hymn -Sing, Linda Froats, assisted by daughter Tabatha at thetpiano, led the congregation in Easter hymns and choruses reflecting the joy of the day. The choir, under Helen Stanley's direction, led in joyful praise for Christ's victory over death and evil as they sang their two Easter anthems. Freeda Melanson told the Easter story to a large group of boys and girls reminding them that all this hap- pened because God loves us and wants us to be members of His fami- ly. Dave Barr, along with several Junior Helpers, took charge of the children for the Junior congregation. Jim and Florence Young welcomed the congregation as they arrived, and along with father Alex Young, and son Jeff Young, received the offering. During the service, Miss Lillias Brown was commissioned for her for- thcoming term of service as a mis- sionary to India. A basket of flowers 'in the church was from the funeral of the late Mr. Amer Huffman. The sympathy and prayers of the con- gregation are extended to his loved ones. Coming Events Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Lucan choir meets for practice. At 8:30, the Friendship Unit of the U.C.W. hold their April meeting in the C.E. Wing. - Prayer and Share Fellowship is scheduled for Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Please note change of week. The an- nual Church Hot Beef Supper at the arena will take place Thursday, April 18, 5-7 p.m. Tickets are available from U.C.W. members. The Couples' Club plan a giant Garage Sale for May 11, proceeds to be used for the work of the Church. Items suitable for the sale will be gratefully received. The sacra- ment of infant Baptism is to be observed on Mothers' Day, May 12. interested parents are asked to con- tact Mr. Brown. I.ucan Revival Centre Easter Sunday morning Lucan Revival Centre Sunday School told the story of Easter with superintendent Mrs. Barbara Sloetjes acting as co- ordinator. The Beginners' class, with teacher Mrs. Tina Sumner leading, sang "Jesus Loves Me". Roving reporter Doug Butler interviewed Nicodemus about how Jesus told him that to find eternal life he must be born again. Next the reporter asked Peter if (hey prayed with Jesus in the garden. Mrs. Sloetjes, using a flannelgraph, told the story of Jesus' arrest, and be- ing taken first to the high priest. The reporter asked Peter what he did when Jesus was arrested. Peter ad- mitted denying Jesus three times, then feeling so badly he left. Using the flannelgraph, Mrs. Sloetjes told of .Jesus being tried by Pilate, when the crowd cried for Jesus to be crucified, and for Barabbas to be released. The reporter interviewed Pilate who ad- mitted he allowed Jesus to be taken to be crucified because he was afraid of losing his job. Mrs. Sloetjes continued the story of Jesus being scourged, and sent to carry Itis cross. The reporter talked to Simon who was made to help carry Jesus' cross. With the flannelgraph. Mrs. Sloetjes told of the crucifixation. Jesus in the centre. with a sign say- ing Jesus, King of the Jews, and a thief on either side. While the crowd reviled Him one thief did also. The other asked Jesus to remember him. Just before He died Jesus said that thief would be in paradise. Mr. Mike Stahle led his Middlers class in singing Alive. Alive. The Easter Primary class, with teacher Mrs. An- nelies Butler leading, sang Allelujah. Mrs. Sloetjes asked Rev. Roger Mason to come up, while everyone sang Happy Birthday to him, then she gave him a birthday pin. She showed an egg, and asked what came out of an egg. Mrs. Sumner brought out some baby chicks for the children to see. Mrs. Sloetjes then told the students to go to their classrooms for a surprise, Easter eggs. Sunday morning Easter Service Easter Sunday morning Mrs. Marlene Thornton meaningfully sang "Ten Thousand Angels". From 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Rev. Roger Mason gave the essence of the gospel, 'Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus assures us that our sinful past has been healed. It is God's "Amen" On way to work at Huron Park Londoner dies in A London woman was killed Mon- McIntosh of London was driving the day when her car went out of control northbound vehicle. One person sus - on -}Highway 4 at Ctandeboye-and— tained-minim-at-injurtes-and-damage crossed the centre lane in front of a was set at $2,300 by Constable Wilson. southbound car. Also on Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m. a Patricia Bowser, 21, of 758 Kipps vehicle driven by Michael Lane in London, was northbound on Schonemann of London was travell- her way to work when the accident ing northbound on County Road 23 happened. Bowser, formerly of Peter- when his vehicle .was forced off the borough, was dead on arrival at road by a second vehicle. The driver University Hospital. She worked at a of the second vehicle is unknown. subsidiary of Pioneer Chainsaws in Schonemann was not injured, but Huron Park. there was $9,075 in damages to his Tom Chapman of the Lucan OPP car. Constable Stables investigated. was the investigating officer. Chap- James Fox was slightly injured man said the other driver was Linda Smith, 29, of RR 2 Lucan, and that both cars were "totalled". Smith was taken to hospital for back injuries, but according to University Hospital, she wasn't admitted. No charges were laid in connection with the incident. Last week the Lucan OPP in- vestigated three other motor vehicle accidents. Two were personal injury accidents, with two people injured, and there was one property damage collision. Sherry Kok, RR 4 Komoka, was travelling eastbound on Concession 6 and 7 Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. when her car was in collision with a vehicle nor- thbound on Cameron Side Road. Paul to Christ's cry, "It is finished" when Jesus paid the full debt for our sins. Sunday,evening service - Sunday evening Gary Schlegel led the song service. Rev. Roger Mason reviewed the facts of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Upcoming events ~April 17 at 7:30 p.m. the Women's Ministries plan to hold a Kitchen Shower for the church kitchen. tucan seniors enioy program Mary Kooy playea For stugwg of O' Canada. A few moments of silence was observed in memory of Elmer Huffman. The Lucan Lions have invited the Lucan Seniors to a banquet at the Community Centre on.lune 3 at 7:00 p.m. Final plans were made for the dessert euchre next week. A donation of $20.00 to the Bunny Bundle was approved. Mabel Froats presented information on several bus trips available. Hazel Cunningham agreed to be treasurer until the end of June. Euchre prize winners were ladies high. Mary Kooy, ladies low Marie Veer ladies low, Lillian Brown. Gent's high, Helen MacDonald, playing a gent's card, gent's tones; Murray Carter, gent's low, Verna Dowdall also paying a gent's -card. Lost Heir winners were Kay Arm- strong and Iva Hodgins. A draw for the Easter basket was won by Marion Noels. crash when his vehicle lett the roadway on Wednesday. Fox, of Lions Head, was when his vehicle left the roadway. at about 11:30 _p.m. Damage was estimated at $1,000 by Constable Marshall. There were 40 general occurrences in Lucan area last week. They includ- ed one accommodation fraud, three thefts under $200, one count of mischief, one theft of a motor vehicle and one theft over $200. Criminal charges were laid against one person charged with driving while under suspension, and two males were charged under the Narcotics Control Act. Three people were charged with impaired driving and four 12 -hour suspensions were issued. Two people were charged with violations of the Liquor Licence Act. Approve tender for Francis St. The tenders for Lucan's Francis Steet Construction Phase Three are now in, and the job will go to Frank Van Bussel and Sons Limited, the lowest bidder. - Van Bussel submitted a bid of $53,816.58. Four other bids were received. Riverside Construction sub- mitted a tender of $5401.10. C.W.A. Contracting submitted $54.048.30 as their bid, Stebbins Paving and Con-. struction Limited bid at $57,410.15 and Towland (London) 1970 Limited bid $59,525.31. The curbs, gutters, sidewalks and paving of Francis Street are the ser- vices covered by the tenders that will be performed. 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