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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-08-30, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, August 30, 1989 Dashwood community welcome youths By Bernice Boyle DASHWOOD - Families from the whole community gathered at Calvary United Church Sunday to welcome back Dan Weigand and Rob Hoffman. Four members of the Dashwood- Seaforth band - Harry Hoffman, Franz Boogemans, Jack Gaiser and Sion1ey Haist - played several ap- propriate selections before the ser- vice. Brenda Schroeder welcomed the visitors and members and had everyone singing "This is the day that the Lord Hath made". Dan and Rob came on the plat- form flying the Canadian flag and Rob was dressed in Egyptian clothes. They told the audience of their three weeks confinement to "Boot Camp" in Florida. The early morn- ing drills, scaling walls, hiking up rope ladders, other grueling activi- ties prepared them for their four weeks in Egypt. Their duties in Egypt were to build play ground equipment at a Christian orphanage. At a later date, Rob and Dan will show pictures of their trip so watch for the date. There was a Family gathering at the home of Joe and Marilyn Zim- mer Sunday, to visit with Andrea who will return Wednesday to Van- couver. Guests with the Boyles were Ian and Mildred Murray of Markdale, and Ian's sister, Ethel and Ted Wat- son from Elmvale. Hugh's family from St. Thomas joined them Sun- day. Some of the cousins hadn't seen each other for over 30 years. Dashwood and Zurich United Church congregations are to meet Wednesday, August 30 at 8 p.m. sharp to discuss the future of the All In The Family - Father David Przedwiecki gets help from his brother Jim and his mother Isabel, who drove up from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to assist with . the second annual Marytown festival held at the Franciscan Friary near Clandeboye. The two men had just finished unpacking a microwave oven donated as a draw prize by Jim Przedwiecki. Clandeboye loses elderly resident •CLANDEBOYE - Another of Clandeboye's elderly residents passed away last week. Rupert Williams was born in 1907 on the Williams farm north of Clandeboye where his parents, Ernest and Sophia Williams and also his grandparents had fanned for many years. Rupert continued to farm until his health, which caused some paralysis, forced him to re- tire. In 1982 he was in hospital for a year and a half before bccorhing a resident at Craigholme Nursing Home in Ailsa Craig in 1984. It was there on Monday, August 21, 1989 that he passed away peaceful- ly,at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his wife, Haz- el, of Lucan, two daughters, Jackie McComb, RR 2 London and (San- dra) Mrs. Chas. Schwanke, of Pincher Creek, Alberta and one son, Wayne Williams of Lobo. A brother, John Williams, of Lon- don, seven grandchildren and one great granddau. hter. Tdp Winner - Joanne Wareham (left) was one of 158 winners of a trip for two to Nassau, Bahamas, in National Trust's Summer Jubi- • lee promotion. She was presented with her prize by Exeter branch manager Joyce Black. Exeter trict-Co- ;EW f6r YEAR END !NVENTORY Friday, September 1st We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our customers EXETER DISTRICT CO-OP Exeter 235-2081 AIIsa Craig 293-3282 ( 4 The funeral was held on Wednes- day at the C. Haskett and Son Fu- neral Home, Lucan with Interment in St. James Cemetery, Clande- boye. Rev. Darrell Shaule of The Living Word Congregational Church, officiated. Pall bearers were John and Jeff McComb, Shane Williams, Paul Hodgins, Arthur Allen, and George DcBlock. Decoration Day is this Sunday, September 3 at St. James Cemet- ery, Clandeboye. The Memorial Church service is at 2 p.m. WI meets Clandeboye Women's Institute members enjoyed their Cultural Activities convenership by attend- ing the Huron Country Playhouse on' Wednesday afternoon, August 16, to see "The King and I". Thirteen members and twelve visitors were in the group. Follow- ing the theatre performance, all had dinner at the Pine Dale Hotel, Grand Bend. Many thanks to convener, Hazel Williams who arranged it all. Eve- ryone agreed it was a most enjoya- ble day. churches so ALL members are urged to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Miller spent the week -end in Toronto. Saturday night they attended an Aloe►te Sem- inar and banquet at the Harbour Castle Westin where all three daughters received diamond rings on stage for their work in sales, re- cruiting and staff ;sales. Many thanks to all their customers in this area for their support. • Saintsbury by Mrs. Heber Davis SAINTSBURY - Church service at St. Patricks is planned for 8:30 next Sunday and Decoration Service is being held at St. James cemetery September 3. Mabel Needham, Voyle Jordan and I and several other members of the executive of the Lucan Seniors met Thursday evening at the home of the new president Hamilton and Mrs. Hodgins. Plans were made for the coming months for further consideration, the first meeting will open Thurs- day, September 7 at 12:30 with a pot luck meal, each member to bring something for the meal. Good luck Seniors and Busy Buddies. Personals Hugh Davis visited me Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Voyle Jordan and Amy Lee entertained several friends Saturday afternoon at Amy's home to honor Joe Carter on his birthday. They en- joyed cards, croquet and a delicious lunch. ,Hazel Davis and Heather MacGil- livray attended a fashion show Sun- day at the Waterloo Inn. Heather won a prize on her last season's sales and Hazel got a clock as a door prize. Shipka by Annie Morenz SHIPKA -Don and Elizabeth Ad- ams returned home August 18, after a four week holiday in Scotland where they ,toured much of the country. They flew over and rented a car, with some highlights being a tour of Dumfries and Galloway, then to three islands, Arran, Skye and Har- ris and Lewis. While at Harris the folks they stayed with raised their awn sheep, dyed own colors and wove their own Harris Tweeds. Other places visfted were Glas- gow, Kitlochry, St. Andrew and Sterling. They also visited cousins, John and Betty Collie, in Taynuilt. • They reported having a great holi- day but glad to get home again. When this issue of the paper goes to press, I expect to be on vacation in B.C. Hope to tell you about our holiday next week. In my absence I offer you these thoughts to remember. 1. The value of time. • 2. The success of perseverance. 3. The pleasure of working. 4. The dignity of simplicity. 5. The worth of character. 6. The influence of example. 7. The obligation of duty. 8. The wisdom of economy. 9. The virtue of patience. 10. The improvement of talent. 11. The joy of originating. 12. The power of kindness. Our Daily Bread - Hensall resident Vivian Mills is also Sister Cecil- ia, a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. She was helping prepare the noon meal on Friday during the second annual two-day Marytown festival held at the Franciscan friary south of Exeter. Mark Your Calendar Plot Tour and Information Day.. Thur., August 31, 1989 Corn, soy, white beans. Plot tours: 5 - 6:30 p.m. Barbecue to follow Location: Barry Heaman Farm R.R. 3, Parkhill 1 1/4 miles west of Greenway, turn South. Watch for signs /Hi\ Hyland Seeds A Division of W.G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. Hyland Seeds... A Growing Tradition WHITE BEANS • We're ready when you deliver. W.G. 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