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Times-Advocate, 1983-11-09, Page 15Poo* 14 Times -Advocate, November 9, 1983 Need building official VHIag. offlc. fo remain ,p.m dialog non how' The village of Lucap office will now be open during the noon hours for any ratepayers wishing to transact municipal business. Council decided Tuesday night to have office staff available throughout the en- tire week days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The subject was brought up by councillor Tom England who said he had a number of requests of persons wishing to pay taxes or hydro bills dur- ing their lunch hour. Clerk Ed Melanson said be would see that it was done im- mediately adding, "It's no problem. Just a matter of ad- justing hours of our staff and it won't cost the village any more money." The resignation of M.H. Hodgins from the Lucan Hydro Commission which was tendered a few weeks ago was officially accepted and a replacement named: Council had asked village residents to volunteer for the position and three applica- tions were received. Named to the post until it's comple- tion at November 90,1985 was Lloyd Hall. At the same time the resignation of building official and building inspector Frank Goring was received and ac- cepted. Applicaitons will be accepted for this position un- til 5 p.m. December 6. Councillor Tom England reported that he hoped the of- fice of the Lucan Hydro Com- mission would be moved to the municipal building by the can and district news Sudan •Cook 22$ 2790 Optimists plan week for appreciation of youth The Optimist Club of Lucan is celebrating Youth Ap- preciation Week by challeng- ing the Lucan midgets to -a hockey game. A date for this exciting match will be adver- tised locally and in the Times - Advocate, so try to attend and support your youth. November 16 the Optimists will be hosting their first an- nual Ribs and Tails dinner. 4-H girls Lucan No. 1 411 girls met for their fourth meeting on October 26 at the home of Mae Paton. The meeting began with the 4-H pledge and then everyone read their manual for this particular meeting and discussed what was read. All members participated in making Greek Style Apple Pie, Anti -Pasta and Middle Eastern Stuffed Vegetables. Everyone sampled these recipes when they were cook- ed and gave their comments. The meeting then adjourned at 9:00 p.m. November 2 Lucan No. 1 held their fifth meeting at Dolma Thompson's. Members repeated the 441 Pledge and discussed the busines for meeting five. Everyone agreed that their club name will be the "Fortune Cookies." All the girls joined in mak- ing Minestrone Soup and Gingerbread. All the members tasted them and commented on them. Party preparations were discussed for their next meeting which will be held on November 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the United Church. More Lucan news on page 20 BOOKKEEPING TAX FILING Geo. & Lois Eizenga R.R. 5 Forest NON 1J0 Telephone: 873-4915 (formerly Lucan) Tickets are limited for this event but they are still available from any Optimist member. The Optimist Club of Lucan will be operating a bingo in the London Bingo Auditorium November 11 at midnight and December 11 at 7 p.m. Pro- ceeds from these ventures will go to youth work in the community. The drop-in centre is still open Tuesdays for girls and Thursdays for boys. Activities are from 6-7 in the evening at the Lucan arena. In 1954, a North Carolina group of Optimists decided too much attention was being given to the negative acts of youth and too little attention to the vast majority of youth accepting fulfilling roles as responsible citizens. To bring about recognition of the positive actions and contribu- tions of young people, Youth Appreciation Week was inaugurated. Since its inception, this observance has grown to Optimist clubs throughout North America. It has as its objective to publicize the fact that today's youth are not the selfish, lazy degenerates that too many adults fantasize. The vast majority of youth is well informed, concerned, willing and interested in becoming involved in efforts to improve our society. While the vitality and spirit of youth need the wisdom and ex- perience of adults as support in efforts toward the suc- cessful achievement of their goals, it follows each adult has a responsibility to assist youth through the transitional state toward adulthood. It is indeed important that we give the needed recogni- tion to deserving youth, but we must not become compla- cent and overlook the necessi- ty for continued personal dedication and involvement with community improvement. Youth Appreciation Week is a vehicle through which all adults and youth may work - 5..,. 46. 1.... ...� ..t ..1 WREATH LAYING AT LUCAN — Wes Hickson lays a wreath on behalf of the Lucan-Biddulph volunteer firemen with the help of Comrade Jim Simpson at Sun- day's Remembrance Day service at Branch 540. St. Patrick's board Sunday October 23 to Sun- day October 30, nominations were open for positions on the 1983-84 Parish Advisory Board. Because only two ladies and four gentlemen were nominated all candidates were elected to the Advisory Board by Acclamation and they are as follows: Teresa ATTENTION Ex -service men and women and dependents The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau Officer Mr. Harvey S. Percy Royal Canadian Legion Suite 219, 660 Ouellette Avenue Windsor, Ontario N9A 1C1 Will be visiting Branch No. 540, Lucan on November 14, 1983 At 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. Anyone wishing informatidn, advice or assistance, regarding: (a) War Disability Pensions; (b) Treatment for entitled veterans; (c) Benevolent Funds; (d) War Veterans Allowances, including Widows, or appeals against adverse W.V.A. decisions, is requested to contact the Branch Sercice Of- ficer or Secretary of the local branch, whose nams appears below, to arrange an interview. Mr. Sid Daley, Secretary 139 Kent Street, Lucan Ontario NOM 210 Branch Tel: 227-4751; Home 227-4216 VandenBoomen, Audrey Mit- chell, Joseph Mcllhargey, An- drew Nyland, Charles O'Shea and Adrian Van Geel. A reminder to all parishioners to come over to St. Pat's School on Sunday November 13 for a tasty ham and egg breakfast served by our K.C. members after the 8:30 a.m. Mass along with a bake sale sponsored by our C.P.T.A. members. The C.W.L. monthly meeting will be held this evening, Wednesday November 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the school library beginning with the Recitation of the Rosary of Our Lady. Members shall be finalizing the details of the mini bazaar to be held December 4 after the 11:00 Mass. Seminar for blood clinics A blood donor seminar to help communities run more successful clinics, was held at the Huron Learners' Center, Victoria Hospital, Westminster Campus, Fri- day. Representatives from the Lucan Women's institute were Bernice Maslen, a volunteer, and Iva M. Hodgins, last year's chair- man. Ruth Hill represented the Clandeboye W.I. which co- sponsors the Clinic with the Lucan Branch. The next clinic in Lucan will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 1984 at the Lucan Community Centre. The sponsoring groups have been assured that the long waiting lines will be dissipated by providing more "bed centres" and another technician. The representatives found it a most worthwhile seminar and hope to incorporate several of the ideas into our clinic in the spring. first of January. On the subject, councillor Bryan Smith added, "It's to our advantage to have everything under one roof and councillor Larry Hotson com- mented, "It's got to be a more efficient operation all around. Clerk Ed Melanson had said only 55 of the latest hydro bilis had been paid at banks with most coming to the municipal office and this should increase further with the office being open during noon hours. Bryan Smith reported on a recent Neighbourhood Watch meeting with Corporal Boyd and Corporal Foley of the On- tario Provincial Police. He commented, "It was a good meeting. We have to keep get- ting together to keep the pro- gram and I think it helps to bring each area of the village into a closer knit group." Smith was asked by council to set up a meeting between village business people and the OPP to discuss a number of matters of concern. Councillor England gave a very concise report of a re- cent emergency planning seminar he attended in Arn- prior and suggested municipal clerks should at- tend similar sessions saying, "This course made municipal officials aware of the pro- blems, but, it would be the clerks that would implement the program." Middlesex county library board chairman Jack Whit- more of Allsa Craig attended the meeting asking for assistance from council for the village library. Whitmore said Lucan with a current circulation of 35,912 books was second in the coun- ty only to Dorchester and had a good turnout of children for Saturday morning programs. He asked :or help in an in- crease in rent for the building, the possible installation of a wheel chair ramp and the shovelling of snow along a short piece of sidewalk going into the side of the building. Council agreed to take care of the snow clearing and will study the other two requests. The library chairman said with the recent addition of an extra room, the Lucan facili- ty now had 820 square feet of space and an air conditioning unit had been installed. Finance chairman Larry Hotson reported on the recent inflation restraint board an- nouncement which calls for a mandatory increase of five percent for all municipal employees, firemen and com- mittee members. The five percent increase has a minimum of 371,2 cents per hour and a maximum of 50 cents per hour. The location of the public meeting regarding the village's Official Plan Amendment set for November 21 at 7:30 p.m. has been changed to the Leprechaun Room at the Lucan Community Centre. Bryanston Friendship Members of the Bryanston Friendship Club met on Wednesday November 2 in the.C.E. room of Bryanston United Church with an atten- dance of 32. Audrey McRoberts welcomed everyone and read an opening poem, followed by the singing of 0 Canada and a singsong with Muriel Cobleigh at the piano. Happy birthday was sung Seniors set Xmas party The date of the Sunshine Club annual Christmas Party was set for December 15, place to be decided at a later date, when members met Thursday in their club rooms in the Masonic Hall. A report on prices of the dinner from various caterers will be given Thursday at the regular meeting. President, Ed Dowdall and secretary, Iva Hodgiiis, were appointed to represent the club at a meeting in the Leprechaun Hall with the Scouting Committee, village council and other interested organizations, to receive more details regarding the proposed Scout -Guide building. Ed and Verna Dowdall and Harry and Marian Noels will attend a Workshop for Senior citizens, to help make clubs more effective, to be held in Tillsonburg on Thurday, November 24. An invitation was received from Bryanston Friendship Club to take a tour to "Christmas at Cullen Gardens" or the "Simcoe Lights". Anyone interested is asked to let Greta Gibson know. The choice will depend on the response. Both trips leave after lunch and will in- clude dinner and w:lt be in late November or early December. Birthday wishes were ex- tended to Iola Goring, Elnora Reycraft and Marie Damen. Cards were convened by Chris Heessels with winners as follows; lady's high, Mary Kooy; lone hands, Marian Noels; low score, Charlotte Barker; man's high, Marie Turner, playing a man's card; lone hands, Maurice MacDonald; low score, Percy Williams. The craft prize was won by Hilda Epworth. Lunch was served by Alice Hodgson, Rheola Hotson, Mildred and Lawrence Hirtzel. Agreement for seniors Thursday, Bill Nieuwland, owner of the "Villa" in Lucan received a letter from the Social Services office of the county. In the letter it stated that the agreement was com- pleted in which they will now pay for anyone who wishes to live there but cannot afford to do so. They have recognized the Villa as one of their homes and hope that everyone in the community and surrounding areas will now become aware of this agreement. if you are interested or have any questions in regards to this matter please contact Mr. Bill Nieuwland at 227-4928 in the evenings or at the Lucan Villa at 227-1073 during the day. for those having November birthdays, Lela Abbott, Elliott and Audrey McRoberts. It was decided to go out for din- ner and then back to the church for the December meeting. A discussion followed on a trip to Cullen Gardens early in December. Anyone in- terested in going please con- tact one of the members. Isobel Robinson was chairperson for the social part of the meeting when Ada Smith gave a reading, "I am Allergic to Picnics" and Beth Buchanan introduced our guest, Lawrence Buchanan of London. Mr. Buchanan presented an "Armchair Tour" to China which was very interesting. Isobel Robinson thanked him and presented a gift. Euchre, Lost Heir and Scrabble were played with euchre winners being Muriel Cobleigh, Jean Elliott and Beth Buchanan, Milton Hodgins, Chester McCombs and Carman Hodgins. Lost Heir winners were Ella Frayne and Anna Tudgeon and Scrabble Dorothy Trudgeon and Greta Gibson. A lucky plate prize went to Elliott McRoberts. The committee in charge was Hector and Isobel Robin- son, Victor and Ada Smith, Hope McRoberts and Meryle Dann. St. Pat's school St. Patrick's School students participated in various Hallowe'en activities October 31. The activities varied from a haunted house, games and story telling for the primary and junior students to costume judging, games and a dance for the seniors after school. These ac- tivities were organized and run by the student council. A special thanks is extended to these student council members for an enjoyable Hallowe'en treat. %inners of the junior girls' houseleague soccer team are Lisa Morkin, captain, Lori Lansink, Angela Perry, Nicole Pattyn, Melanie Chit- tenden, Melissa Danien, Katie Malone, Nancy Van Bussel and Angela Finch. The winners of the boys' houseleague soccer team are Ed VanKerkoerle, captain, Michael Damen, Robert Damen, Brian Lewis, Pat Toohey, Jeff Disher, Danny Hendriksen and Paul Menard. Mrs. Maxwell's Grade 5-6 class is bettering their skating techniques at the Lucan arena under the competent guidance of Mr. Rick Thomas, Kelly VanKerkoerle and Teresa VanGeel. These lessons will be carried out on a weekly basis for six weeks. OPP Constable Jim Mac- Donald, the school safety of- ficer presented two very in- formative films on machinery safety and winter safety. Many safety tips were learn- ed or refreshed in the minds of St. Patrick's students. Personals Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Culbert, Strathroy, former of Lucan, visited with friends and relatives in the village o•i Sun- day and attended the service of worship in the Lucan United Church and the ser- vice of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. INVADES LUCAN ARENA — Lon Todd Hanover, o new standardbred sire recently acquired by Seelster Farms was introduced at the Lucan arena, Sunday afternoon. From the left with the celebrity are Chris and Jim Van Bussel, Lou Frocione, Ron Densmore, Gerry Van Bussel and Dr. John Brown. T -A photo Many awards Students honoured at Medway Friday, Commencement Exercises took place at Med- way High School in Arva. Many awards were handed out to those students who worked hard in order to achieve them. Those who received Honour Graduation Diplomas in our area are as follows: Cynthia Bakker, Laurie Cunningham, David Dolan, Martine Engel, Mary Foran, John Gardiner, Rosemary Giesen, Susanne Giesen, David Gilmour, Bruce Haygarth, Susan Hodgins, Robin Kraul, Tami McRoberts, Louise Morkin, Anne Marie Nixon, Shawn Porter, Mary -Jane Sceli, Susan Schlacht, Mark Geert- sen, and Joseph Van Boxmeer. Individual awards were also given to various students in our area. Cynthia Bakker won the Grade 13 Academic Proficiency Award for the Village of Lucan and David Dolan was also presented this award for the Township of Biddulph. Presentations of academic "M's" went to Danny Brint- nell, Jill Cunningham, Ken Filson, Ruth Hardy, Heidi Hoffmann, Terry Maslen, Lisa McKenzie, John Murray, Keith Murray, Renae Norton, Karen Radcliffe, Dan Reymer, Cathy Riddell, Dan Sceli, Lori Shipley, Patti Smith, David St. Cyr, An- thony Straatman, Krista Stumpf, Lisa Van Bussel, Janet Vanderloo, Paul Van Geel and Marnie Wraith. Steven Glenn was presented with an athletic "M" and Ruth Hardy receiv- ed a silver Medway key. Patti Smith was awarded the Richard A. Wood Memorial Award for the Grade 12 graduate for Academics and Athletics. The Canadian History Award for Grade 9 went to Peter Bates and Diane Watt won the Academic Proficiency Award for Grade 9. Major athletic awards went to Ken Filson for senior foot- ball team - player of the year and Marnie Wraith received the most improved athlete award for grade 12. Subject Proficiency Awards were as follows; Art, Grade 12, Heidi Hoffmann; Commercial, Grade 12, Jill Cunningham; Geography, Grade 10, Jean Thompson and Monica Grimminck. History, Grade 12, Lisa McKenzie, Robert Clause and Marnie Wraith. Home Economics, Grade 10, Donna McFalls; Mathematics, Grade 12, RECORDING VISITORS — Fran Von Boxmeer and Mary Von Bussel were in charge of the guest book Sunday at the Lucan Community Centre when Seelster Farms introduced their new sire Lon Todd Hanover to a large crowd. T -A photo Revival Sunday morning Mrs. Marlene Thornton and Mrs. Lorraine Armitage worship- fully sang The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference. Rev. C.J. Williams read 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 before serving communion. Because the surge of power that darkened downtown Lucan Friday evening also blew the church furnace motor, the sanctuary was a bit chilly on Sunday morning. Thus Rev. Williams message was brief. From Ephesians 3:13-21 Rev. Williams showed when we become believers we know that God did something special for us. We may be able to understand that God Four area accidents During the week members of the Lucan detachment of the OPP investigated four motor vehicle collisions which included one personal injury accident with one person in- jured and three property damage collisions. Tuesday a vehicle operated by David Hartman of Lucan was travelling on Main Street in the village of Lucan when it turned into the Shillelagh Hotel parking lot and struck a concrete barrel. No injuries were sustained and damage was set at $700 by Constable Briggs. Friday at 10:50 a.m. a vehi- cle operated by Douglas Jamieson of . London was westbound on concession 6 and was in the process of passing a vehicle operated by Joseph St.Croix, London when St. Croix's vehicle made a left hand turn onto county road 23 and was struck by Jamieson's vehicle. No in- juries were sustained and damage was set at $700 by Constable Stables. There wer 45 general occur- rences which included one break and enter; one trespass to property; two mischief; two sexual assaults; three theft from motor vehicle and two wilful damage. Centre has given us something special, that Christ dwells in our hearts, by faith. God can- not do anything for us until we ask, then we have to believe that God will do it. When we are grounded in love, having our foundation solid in Christ, Christ's love can flow through us. Love born in God passes understan- ding, as love comes from God. if you want a revelation of Christ in you daily, remember it comes from God. Ile will forgive us the wrong actions when we ask Him. What is on the inside changes a man. People will know we have the love of God by our dedication and devotion to God in our actions. This power of love in the church and us shown to the world is God's love shining through us. As the heat was still off in the main sanctuary, The Sun- day evening service was held in the electrically heated Fellowship Hall of the church. Rev. C. J. Williams, from Luke 22:1-4, and 31-32, stress- ed that Simon had faith, for which Jesus prayed for. When we feel beaten down, the devil sifting us, remember that the Lord never promised us a life of complete victory and peace all the time. Many times we wonder what did we do to deserve this? Before Simon Peter was saved, he was stub- born, bullheaded. After he started serving the Lord, he was still such a man, but now his life counted for God. Easy travel The November meeting of the Lucan Women's institute is of special interest to anyone who would like to take an "armchair" vacation to Australia. It will be held in the Masonic Hall, lower floor, next Wednesday November 16 at 7:30 promptly. Bill Foran, a young man in this com- munity, who applied and was accepted in the international Youth Exchange Program, has many pictures to show us and an interesting story to tell, of his visit "down under." Come and bring your friends. Cathy Riddell; Music, Grade 12, Ruth Hardy; Science, Grade 10, Jane Thompson, Grade 12, Paul Van Geel and Dan Reymer; Technical, Grade 10, Paul Poole, and Grade 12, Tony Straatman. The Ontario Scholar Awards, (those with an average of at least 80 percent in six credits in the work of grade 13) were awarded to Cynthia Bakker, David Dolan and Shawn Porter. Congratulations to all award winners who worked so hard to achieve these honours. Remember at Legion Veterans and friends joined in a Remembrance Service and laying of wreaths at the Lucan Cenotaph, Sunday afternoon with Comrade Dan Mercer acting as Sgt. At Arms. Father J. Finn of St. Patrick's Parish gave a few well chosen remarks on his memories of World War II and led in prayer. Wreaths were laid as follows: Legion Branch 540, president GordonClubb;Aux- iliary to the Legion, president Ann Craig; Ontario Govern- ment, Jim Simpson; Unknown Soldier, George Mawdsley; Biddulph Township, Reeve Wilson Hodgins; Village of Lucan, councillor Bryan Smith; Irv- ing Lodge, Ken Moor, Master; Lions Club, Jim Simpson; Optimists, Art Bell; Volunteer Fire Department, Wes Hickson and Knights of Columbus, George Sifa. Buffet lunch was served by the Auxiliary members following the service. Middlesex County By-law No. 4175 restricts and regulates the destruction of trees by cutting, burning or OTHER MEANS. The practice of bulldozing stumps etc., into areas where healthy trees are growing, or any other procedure whereby the result is that trees are kill- ed, is a contravention of the by-law. Persons guilty of this practice are liable to prosecution through the Courts. Good forestry management should be practised and encouraged to maintain an adequate forest cover, which at the present time, amounts to approximate- ly 13 percent. Your co-operation is respectfully requested. MIDDLESEX COUNTY COUNCIL Announcement Bo • Lucan Motor Products would Tike to an- nounce as of November 7th, 1983, Rol: Oke as their new service manager and head mechanic. Bob is well known i,n this area and looks forward to servic- ing his past and new customers. We hope you will continue to support Lucan Motor Products and its new Ser- vice Manager. Bob's Winter Preparation Specials Lube -Oil -Filter 14 point check $ 14" Twrhe-lip Special $59.95 6 cyl. $55.95 4 cyl. $49.95 Una 9.30 extra NOM We will supply transporation to or from home or work. Call 227.4455 Service Specials Expire Nov. 18th 8 cyl. Lucan Motor Products 166 Main St. Lucan Ontario 227-4458