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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-10-25, Page 13• Balloon winner - Jean Weigand of the Dashwood Friedsburg Days committee presents a Walkman to five year-old Jonathan Miller as winner of the balloon launch at the 1989 celebration in Dashwood. Jonathan's balloon was recoverred in Woburn, Que- bec, about one kilometre from the Maine border. It's a distance. of 1,600 kilometres. Celebrate anniversary By Bernice Boyle DASHWOOD - The anniversary of Calvary United Church was cele- brated Sunday with Rev. John James of Mt. Forest as guest speak- er. John is the eldest son of Rev. Merrill and Helen James who served as minister here from 1961-68. John reminisced about life's les- sons learned while growing up in Dashwood and since entering the ministry. Guest soloist was Everett How- lett, Lambeth. Next Sunday Dashwood congrega- tion will join Emmanuel United Church, Zurich, for their anniver- sary at the 10:30 a.m. service. Rev. David Mack will be the speaker. Special music will be provided by "The Trinity Trio" from Thames - ford. New books in Huron County Library exchanged the books at Dashwood library last week. There is a,good selection of children's fiction and non-fiction plus resource books and adult fic- tion and non-fiction for all age groups. Dashwood and area have had an influx of new residents, and for their benefit the library hours are Wednesday 2 - 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Personals Mrs. Marion Rader underwent leg surgery last Wednesday at Universi- ty Hospital. George Tieman has returned from University hospital to South Hu- ron. Erich Freiter returned home Fri- day from Victoria Hospital. Van and Laurie Tuckey, Trenton, cele- brated the baptism of their second son Mitchell Robert. The ceremony was held at the Trenton Presbyteri- an Church. Godparents are Rick and Cathy Skinner. Other members of their family who travelled to Trenton for the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fahner, Grand Bend, Bill and Nancy Becker and Joe and Nancy Becker, Dashwood and Ken and Elsie Her- mann, Exeter. Mrs. Hope Schein, Boston, visit- ed for four days with her sister and brother-in-law Anne and Murray Reid. Saturday evening Eben and Mar- tha Weigand entertained their family at the new Dashwood Country Cafe. Twenty-six members enjoyed the delicious smorgasbord supper. The occasion was to celebrated Mar- tha's 80th birthday. An open house was held Sunday at Don and Jean Weigand's home. The good weather brought 112 guests from all parts of this area and relatives from To- ronto, Chesley, London and Port Colbome. Good Companions The Good Companions met Oc- tober 16 for a pot luck supper with 38 in attendance, Two visitors joined the club, Mrs. Nezda and Earl Stebbins. A short business meeting was conducted by president, Shirley Preszcator. Thcy decided to give donations to Stephen Township, Home Care, Children's Services, Salvation Army and the Dashwood Men's Club. Euchre was played with prizes given to Pearl Miller, Elda Koeh- ler, Stan Preszcator, Harold Stire. Door prize to Edith Baker. The Senior Fall Rally was held in Blyth in the afternoon and Mrs. Alma Genttner, Aldene Wolfe, Florence Martene, Melvin and Ger- tie Stade, Emil and Katherine Becker attended as delegates from Dashwood. The guest speaker ,'as Mr, Mansfield, president of the U.S.C.O. The spring rally will be hosted by the Zurich and Hensall clubs. ASKA ABOUT UNION GAS FALL HOME COMFORT BONUSES. Save $350 on our total home comfort package' And make no equipment payments until February '90." PLUS Page13' Investiture Ceremony fores23 Beavers By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The First Grand Bend Beavers held their In- vestiture Ceremony on October 18. It was a great success with all par- ents joining m the fun. Eager Bea- vers Dean Brown, Christopher Rood, Jaimie Mason, Shawn Lane and Jason McCann welcomed new- ly invested beavers Cameron Brit- ton, Stephan Chandler, Cal De Lange, Matthew Englert, Tyler Feagan, Andrew Gray, Brandon Martens, Jaimie Martens, Jordan Mason, Daniel Messier, Jonathon Miller, Lee Musser, Christopher Oke, Gregory Parks, Christian Re- louw, Ryan Rood, Michael Van- bruaene, and Kyle Fusick into our colony, for a grand total of 23 Ea- ger Beavers! Special thanks go to their Lions sponsors and to Lion representative Steve Kadlecik, who presented a neckerchief to each new Eager Beaver. Thanks to our Group Com- mittee Karen Squires, Linda Haicui- us, Laurie Chandler, and Anneue Messier for supplying refreshments for the evening. Apple Day at the Grand Bend Farmers' Market was a great suc- cess for both Beavers and Cubs. The nature hike at Apple Hills Farm had to be cancelled due to poor weather conditions Saturday. Don't forget the Halloween Cos- tume Party tonight! The Cub Scouts will hoki.their In- vestititure Ceremony on October 26, Thursday evening. They are also planning a nature hike in the Pinery Park on Saturday, October Fire Prevention Week. They'll be 28. having a Halloween Party next The Grand Bend Brownies toured Monday too, so don't forget your the Fire Hall on Monday, as part of costume! terisk. At this time of year it seems as though all of the big car makers are advertising incredible interest rates on their cars. Incredible that is, until you notice the asterisk (*), then read the fine print. That's where you may dis- cover that the amazingly -low rate only applies to last year's models, or just to certain models, or is only for a 12 -month period, or can't be paid off early, or... At the Royal Bank we're Canada's leader in car loan innovations. With options like Pre Approved Car Loan, Royal Buy -Back, Loan -Protector, and Shock Absorber, we offer you a great deal more than just a car loan. And not an asterisk in sight. 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