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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-07-11, Page 20M.P. for HURON-MIDDLESEX THANKS Thanks for making our 2nd anniversary celebration a roaring success. When our Birthday Sale was launched two weeks ago, we placed over fifty different 'items on sale and asked all our customers to 'Come help us celebrate the biggest birthday sale in our history'. And people did come. By the thousands. All across Southwestern Ontario. Thanks to you, our anniversary sale was one of the most successful in the company's history. And remember: Discount Dave's Home Centres is a' division of Conklin Lumber Company Limited, and Conklin's goes back rime decades! The party's almost over; our Birthday Sale .ends this Saturday, July the 13th. We wish we could list the fifty items which were placed on sale when the party. started. But some of the items are no longer available at all of our 17 bran- ches. We can tell you, however, there are 'still some wonderful buys available. So hurry on back. All of , our branches are open Thursday and Friday till 5:30 p.m.; Saturday till 4 p.m. Kit- chener, Windsor East and Windsor West are open Thursday and Friday till 9 p.m.; Saturday till 5:30 p.m. Amherstburg, Harrow and Owen Sound branches are open Friday till 9. discount dove Women's Sandals $2.99 and $3.99 EVERY PAIR REDUCED ALL Misses Sandals One Low $q 49 Price lhil Women's Kaufman Fun Treads Nylon Mesh Reg. to $9.98 and $11.98 $499 and $699 Women's White Dress Shos Reg, to $ 99 $16.95 Men's Sandals $599 and $699 Boys' Sandals . $5.99 Odds 'n Ends Some Sandals $ 7 99 Some Shoes ALL SALES FINAL 5mYth s ssTHooREE MAIN ST, PHONE 235.1933 CHARGEX EXETER 90 20 Times-Advocate, July 11, 1974 The Garden of. Hope needs volunteer help My Dashwood ladies on bus tour to Guelph ly MRS. IRVIN RAPER, DASHWOOD Mrs. Ross Love, Mrs. Letta Taylor and Mrs.. Helen Greive, Mrs. Jesse Radar, Mrs. Greta Schade and Mrs. Mervin Tiernan accompanied Exeter Senior Citizens on a bus tour of Guelph on Tuesday, 'They visited the university .and many other in- teresting places. Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Weber ac- companied by Mrs. Vivian Eagleson, Parkhill, visited recently with Mr. & Mrs. Eric Eagleson and Marshall, Manitoulin Island. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Rader and Darlene vacationed at Niagara Falls and St. Catharines last week where they called on Mrs. Louis Higinell. The Altar Guild of Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid for July is sincere ti thanks - - to the electors in the Constituency of Huron- Middlesex, for the gratifying expression of support and confidence. I will endeavour to represent all constituents to the best of my ability. A very special thanks to all those who 'participated in the campaign. UCW meets at Brinsley By GORDON MORLEY The regular meeting of the UCW was held July 3 at the home of Mrs. Earl Lewis, Mrs. Lewis was convener and opened with a devotional. A hymn was sung followed by prayer by Mrs. Lewis, The scripture taken from Matthew 13 was read by Mrs. Marjorie Steeper. A reading "The Bridge Builder" was given by Mrs. Lewis followed by a poem "Help" read by Mrs. ' Steeper. Two more hymns were sung and Mrs. Fenton presided over the business. Roll call was answered by eight members. Group 3 ladies served lunch. Personals Neil Trevithick has been transferred from the London Saveway store to assistant Manager of the Bloor Street Saveway store in Toronto. Mrs. Allan Rowe arrived home Saturday from St. Joseph's Hospital. Ruth Trevithick of Toronto is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Trevithick. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lewis and Cathy, Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Lewis and Carolyn attended the decoration service Sunday af- ternoon at Parkhill Cemetery. ten of the trainees at A.R.C, in- volVed in the project. Work on the landscaping, which includes planting of trees, gardens in the front, clipping hedges and general clean-up of the grounds will start 'July 22, after the trainees return from two weeks holidays. ' Dashwood Chamber of Com- merce has started clean-up op the groundS so they will be ready when the trainees return. Other aspects of the Garden of Hope project are visiting local fairs and entering parades. Currently the workshop is working on a float for the Dash- wood Chamber of Commerce for Friedsberg D,ayk and also plans on attending the Seaford), Craft Sale this Saturday. Some of the work done at the A.R.C. will be displayed, in- cluding picnic tables, picket fences, sewing and other crafts, Anyone who wishes to help with the project or who may have suggestions is asked to contact Olga Zemitis at the workshop (237-3667) "With community involvement the project will be a success!" The words "garden of hope" may bring several meanings to the reader's mind but this is the catch phrase for a twelve week Student Community Service Program sponsored by the Department of the Secretary of State. The purpose of this program is to involve the community with the Adult Rehabilitation Center in Dashwood. (A.R.C. Industries) The main aims of the project are landscaping of the A.R.C. property and public relations. This includes organizing volunteer help from the area in working with the trainees at A.R.C, during the cleanup. Not only are volunteers needed for the garden but also for helping in the normal day at the workshop. Skills that a volunteer may possess such as sewing, cooking, typing and woodworking could be shared with the trainees and help them grow. Even a volunteer who feels he has no special skills can still donate his time and patience,. Olga Zemitis, co-ordinator of the project hopes to get at least PLANNING IN STEPHEN TOWNSHIP — A secondary plan for the township of Stephen is being formulated this summer in co-operation with the Huron County planning department. At the left of the above picture Dave McConnell checks plans with clerk Wilmar Wein. McConnell is working with the township for the summer and will be call- ing on many residents to obtain necessary information. T-A photo Mrs, Valentine Becker and Mrs. Irvin Rader, The bake sale which had to be postponed on account of two funerals will be held this Saturday. Mr, & Mrs. Robert Stormes and family, St. Thomas, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mutch, Clinton, and. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Cornelious and family, Sarnia, were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Mervyn Tieman. Mr. & Mrs. Everett Haist and Mrs. Laura Grace of Pinellas Park, Florida have returned home following a trip to Din- smore, Sask where they attended the wedding of Mr. & Mrs. Heist's grandson, Gary Dutertre to Brenda Rouse of Milden Sask. They also visited relatives at Atlanta Caseville, Pigeon, and Kilmanaugh, Michigan. Mr. & Mrs. George Grenier have returned home after a ten day vacation at Edmonton and Bonnieville, Alberta. They visited with George's brother, Mike and his sister and husband Mr. & Mrs. Emile Valle on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary. Attend bridal shower By MANUEL CURTS GREENIWAY Mrs, Selbourne English, Mrs. Harold McDonald and Mrs. Russell Brown attended a shower for Maxine Steeper, bride-elect of next month at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Steeper, Parkhill, Thursday evening. A gathering was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs, Fred Bullock, Sunday when members of Albert Romphf's family honored him on his birthday anniversary. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hutchinson, Mr. & Mrs. Glen Hayter, Sarnia and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hayter, Dashwood, were Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Newton Hayter. Mr. & Mrs. Archie Henderson, London and Pat Henderson, Toronto were guests of Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Ormandy and family Sunday. Mrs, Beatrice McDonald visited with Mrs. Annie Simpson and attended the centennial festivities in Petrolia last weekend. Mr. & Mrs. Norman Hodgins and family attended the fifty-fifth wedding anniversary celebration for her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Campbell Parkhill, Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Parry Thompson, Lieury, and Art Baker, Grand Bend were Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Russell Brown, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Glousher, Galt visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Smithers. Nancy returned with themfollowing a few days holidays with her grandparents. By the way: Now that the election is over many politicians are crying harder than apy babies ever did )that they kissed during the campaign. Ratepayers of Dash-wood PUBLIC MEETING Thursday, July 11 8:00 p.m. To hear engineer's report and discuss proposed Lake Huron Pipeline and water distribution system for Village of Dashwood. DASHWOOD VILLAGE TRUSTEES By MRS. M. H. ELSTON. Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Atkinson and James visited on Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. McAlpine, Ailsa Craig. Mrs. McAlpine and her sister Mrs. Atkinson attended the decoration service at Parkhill cemetery in the afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Ben Benoit (Linda Dickey) of Toronto, Chris, Billy and Angela spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. John Dickey. Mr. & Mrs. Neil McAllister and boys, also Mrs. John McAllister visited on Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Denham of Kirkton. M. H. & Mrs. Elston spent the weekend visiting with their friends in Flesherton, Maxwell and Dundalk. Karen Skinner is visiting this week with Mr. & Mrs. George O'Dell of Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask. Mr. & Mrs. Sam Skinner and family spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ron Denham, Kirkton. It was a farewell party for their daughter Brenda, R.N.A. who has ac- cepted a position in Wrinch Memorial Hospital, Hazelton, B.C. M. H. & Mrs. Elston ac- companied by Mr. Wes. Heywood were supper guests of Mr. & Mrs, Jesse Elston, St, Marys, recently.