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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-08-26, Page 12Page 12 TIrmes-Advvocale, August 26, 4$92 Germany hind its Canada B y Michelle F,Weon TA Staff GRAND BEND - Skydiving from an aircraft over Germany would be a dream for many, but skydiving over Canada has become a reality for a German couple at the Grand Bend Sport Parachuting Center this summer. Here for the single reason of ob- taining their Class A license from the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association, Daniela and Wolfgang Reiss of Kronach, Germany have been' camping at the Grand Bend centre for almost a month taking the Progress Freefall course with instructor Bob Wright. "They've done very well," says Wright about the 14 jumps the couple had exhibited as of last week. "The only skill requirements [for the Class Al are they have to land 5(1 metres from the target five limes and demonstrate a 360 de- gree turn both ways in freefall," ex- plains Wright. "1t says they are a novice skydiver but are capable of lumping themselves." The Reisses came to Canada to perform their lumps. after complet- ing tandem tamps to Ciermany, pri- marily because it is less expensive to obtain a license here "We came because it is a lot more expensive lin Germany). We can have a good vacation too." said Wolfgang. Wright says the high cost in Eu- rope comes from high fuel costs and more regulations put on the use of drop zones. Prices to jump with a license are more comparable be- tween the countries and to reduce costs. the couple also ordered jump suits from a company here. The German couple heard about Wright's establishment through a former Mitchell resident Frank Hoffman who jumpeu at the centre before moving to Germany. He has made many referrals for The Grand Bend centre and Wright says through advertising he has also had jumpers from England and Scot- land kioth Daniela, a pnmary school teacher and Wolfgang, a pnnung WMS meet in Cromarty By Ruth Ling CROMARTY - Betty Lou Norris presided for the August meeting of the Manan Ritchie W.M.S. held in the church basement last Tuesday evening. Norris welcomed everyone and opened with a poem. "1 will do more", followed by a hymn with Ruth Lar.ug accompanying on the piano. Worship service was taken by Edna Stoneman. using saber Medi- tation, "What do the Ten Com- mandments mean to you"? Collec- tion was received and dedicated by Stoneman. Roll call - name one of the commandments, was answered by lU members. Peggy Kerslake presided for the business with secretary lean Carey reading July's minutes. The group had been asked to cater to a .wed- ding reception in 1993 and this.�tra discussed. There is to be a peetaial. taking and craft table at the September meeting and members were re- minded of the visit to the Bruton group in October. Mary Elliott conducted a very in teresting contest on die earth for her 'pecial number. Ruth Laing had the study book on Japan, tell ing about the importance of the first born being a son in a Japanese family. The meeting closed with a hymn followed by prayer by Naris and all saying the Lord's Prayer in uni- son. A social hour followed. press employee, have loved the freefall experience and liked it bet ter than their tandem jumps where they were attached to an experi- enced jumper. "The first jumps were fascinat- ing," says Daniela. "it is a completely diftbrent feel- ing than anything you've ever felt. You can't describe it," adds Wolf- gang - Both agree the freefall experience is what they like test when jump- ing, but both have experienced some uneasy moments. "i had problems turning in the air and stopping when turning," said Daniela. "The first time alone is a little un- comfortable, but you learn, just like you learn to swim," commented Wolfgang. Daniela and Wolfgang had a couple more jumps to complete their requirements for the Class A license and will be returning to Germany tomorrow. After visiting such Ontano cities as Toronto, Ni- agara Falls and Sarnia, they de- scribe Canada as a ''nice place" and would say they would love to pre, long their star M • Wolfgang and Dania Reiss of Kronach, Germany came to Canada to obtain their Class A license in skydiving. They have spent almost a month at the Grand Bend Sport Parachuting Center fulfilling their requirements. Granton by Muriel Lewis By Muriel Lewis ORANTON - Several Granton members attended the Kirltton Hor- ticultural Society's Festival of Flowers at the KV. Community Centre on Tuesday evening. Music by pianist Shirley Barton was much enjoyed as well as the flower demonstrations by Shirley Robinson and assistant of St. Thomas. Nora Wissel and Muriel Lewis 'visited with Mabel McNaughton formerly of Granton, at Craigholmc in Ailsa Craig on Tuesday after noon Many Granton area people at- tended the annual Middlesex 'Beef Producers barbecue at Poplar Hill park on Thursday evening. At the St. Tomas Anglican Church on Sunday, the Rev. Ste- phen Emery's message was baled on John 13:24 "Make effort to enter through the narmw door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and not be able to". There was no service at the Gran- ton United Church on Sunday as the minister has been on vacation. Regular services resume next Sun- day, August 30. Zurich artist receives her due ZURICH - Heather Redick of Zu- rich, received accreditation as a Cer- tified Decorative Artist at the Socie- ty Decorative Painters, Inc. convention held last month in Kan- sas City, Missouri. Certification of members of the Society recognizes the outstanding talents of the decorative artist. 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