Suds for a cause

Dashwood Fire Department raises funds for Halloween and muscular dystrophy

Firefighters Gary Percival and Sidney Cappus get the suds going as they take part in the Dashwood Fire Department’s annual car wash and garage sale Saturday. The event is held to raise money for the hall’s Halloween extravaganza

Firefighters Gary Percival and Sidney Cappus get the suds going as they take part in the Dashwood Fire Department’s annual car wash and garage sale Saturday. The event is held to raise money for the hall’s Halloween extravaganza

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