Times Advocate, 1989-12-13, Page 10Page 10
Times -Advocate, December 13, 1989
Past reeve honoured - Norm Steeper (second from left) resigned as Lucan's reeve in mid summer. On
Friday evening at the village banquet he was presented with gifts from council, including a plaque and
mirror. From right are councillors Bob Taylor and Tom McLaughlin, current reeve Larry Hotson, and
councillor Bryan Smith. Seated is Steeper's son Dave. MP Terry Clifford brought a message from
Brian Mulroney. MPP Doug Reycraft delivered a letter of appreciation from David Peterson.
Threeimpaired drivers arrested
LUCAN - .Ontario Provincial
Police at Lucan Detachment inves-
tigated 36 occurrences and, seven
accidcnts over the past week. Most
Lucan Seniors,
Busy Buddies
LUCAN - Lucan Seniors and
Busy Buddies met in the Scout
Hall, opening by singing Oh Cana-
da
The hall was well filled as the
Nursery School entertained with
Christmas numbers. This was very
enjoyable and congratulations were
extended to the class and teacher.
Cookies and soft drinks were served
to the children. before they left.
Our meeting was then called to
order. Birthday greetings were ex-
tended to all members having birth-
days during December as this was
our last meeting until after the holi-
days.
Minutes of the previous meeting
.were read and approved. Gordon
Clubb was .welcomed as a new
member. A gift for the seniors
building was discussed.
Our donation to Palliative Care
was sent. Also our donation to the
Scouts for use of the hall. A note
of thanks was given to Voyle Jor-
dan for her work as secretary during
the last two years.
of the occurrences were routine in
nature and none of the accidents in-
volved any injuries.
Three persons were arrested and •
charged with impaireddriving since
December 4. There were also four
persons charged with liquor offens-
es and one person received a 12 -
hour driving suspension due to an.
A.L.E.R.T. test. The O.P.P.'s an-
nual R.I.D.E. program began on
December 1st and will run for the
month over the Christmas -New
Year's season. Each day, officers
from Lucan Detachment will be
conducting R.I.D.E. stop checks
throughout the area. Please don't
drive if you drink and don't allow
others to drive if they drink.
On Wednesday, December 6, a
residence at Lot 11, Concession 7
in London Township was broken
into. The house was entered
through an unlocked door and ap-
proximately $1800 worth of tools
were stolen. A VCR was also tak-
en. The break-in occurred between
9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Police are con-
tinuing this investigation.
Sometime during the night of
December 8-9, a vehicle parked at
the Ilderton arena was entered. A
Pulsar Am -FM stereo, two leather
sports bags and several articles of
clothing valued collectively at ap-
proximately $970,00 were stolen.
Two hundred dollars damage was
done to the vehicle when the stereo
was removed. Police have no sus-
pects in this case yet.
Three prowler complaints were
received from in the village of Lu -
can during the week. A prowler
was observed looking into a resi-
dence at one home and footprints
were found around another house.
The only confirmed description of
the suspect is that he is a male per-
son wearing a toque. Another per-
son also complained of finding
prints in the snow at windows later
in the week. All three accidents oc-
curred on Alice Street. Police are
still investigating these com-
plaints.
Thefts from motor vehicles and
break-ins usually increase during
the Christmas season. Christmas
gifts in the home or vehicle often
entice thieves to work overtime.
Please ensure your vehicle is locked
and place all gifts or purchases in
the trunk when shopping.
Keep your home locked and leave
the lights, TV and/or radio on
while away. Have a neighbour keep
an eye on your house of you are
going away, even just for short per-
iods cf
Crime prevention practices do
help reduce your risks of being vic-
timized. Please use them and report
all suspicious persons, vehicles and
incidents to police immediately.
The Old Barn Door
The old barn door, faded and drear,
With remnants of paint from yesteryear.
Partly splintered and chewed was the top -most board
By a hungry horse that was tired and bored.
Life lived behind the old barn door,
Though Death was a constant danger,
From colts to calves, pigs, puppies and birds,
And kittens in a manger.
Initials scarred the old barn door,
Carved there by a youthful lad,
Revealing the love of a youthful heart
And the plans and dreams he had.
A horse shoe froma favor;,c• +ri• •r
Kindles memories of HI
How welcome when the d peaked open
To a shelter fror 'old.
Slammed in anger, grief and dispair
Its frame wrenched to the core,
Drenched in futile heart -felt tears
Over a loved one lost in the war.
Barnyard sex vicwc,l from the old barn door
Educated one and all,
And we knew that spring would soon arrive
After the tom cats came to call.
The livestock echoed their need to feed,
And welcomed us through the door
With such a reception on a cold winter morn
Who could ask for anything more.
The odors that came ti• -oii h the old barn door
Revealed to one and ilk
The nature and health ut the life within
Of the animals housed in pen or stall. _
Humor prevailed at the old barn door
When the neighbours came to call-
How we had quickly clipped the old bar's tusks
When he was giving his all.
The old barn doors are disappearing fast,
Relics and victims of many years past.
No longer they're needed, or swing in their glory.
If they could write they'd tell a Pulitzer story.
As life ebbs on over sands of time,
And my candle is burning late,
I pray the old barn door will bloom
And blossom into the Pearly Gates.
Harry A. Schroeder
RR2 Centralia, Ont. NOM 1XO
(written November 18, 1989)
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Christmas party - Employees at Dashwood Industries brought their.children to a well-planned Christmas
party at the Rec Centre on Sunday. Danny from the Saturday morning TV Show "The Treehouse" enter-
tained the Children with songs and drawings. Here the children show their parents how well they can
sing Christmas carols.
Saintsbury
by Mrs. Heber Davis
SAINTSBURY - A service of
Holy Communion was held at 11
a.m. Sunday morning with Rev.
Beverly Wheeler in charge. Pamela
Greenlee was server, Cheryl Carroll
pianist, Julie Carroll read the les-
sons.
Four of the young girls lit the
Advent candles for peace and love.
Rev. Wheeler had a short prayer ser-
vice, next Sunday early morning
service will be held and Christmas
service is planned for 6:30 p.m. on
December 24.
Following the service everyone
went down to the Parish Hall where
the Superintendent Hazel Davis
welcomed all and the children pro-
vided an hour of entertainment fol-
lowed by a visit from the jolly old
St. Nick.
He entered amidst bell ringing and
singing with a gift for all the
youngsters. Even the very little
people enjoyed themselves,' fol-
lowed by the usual delicious re-
freshments.
Rev. Beverly Wheeler presented
Crystal' Davis with a special gift.
Crystal only missed three Sundays
when the service was held.
Rev. Beverly and Ray Wheeler
welcomed many of the three congre-
gations to open house at the rectory
Friday evening. The members en-
joyed the hospitality of the Wheel-
ers.
Mrs. Hazel Davis was hostess
Tueday evening to 15 member of
the ACW for the Christmas meet-
ing. Rose Cunningham led in
prayer, Hazel Eaton read the min-
utes of the last meeting and Nadine
Bedell cave the treasurers report.
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