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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2002-12-18, Page 1414 -TRE HURON EXPOSITOR, •_ f1lOrlafll FLANAGAN: In loving memory of a dew son, brother and uncle, Peter, who passed away December 17, 1993. Treasured memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year. Silent thoughts of times together, Hold precious memories that will last forever. - Mom, Dad and Family 46-51-1 SCOTT: In loving memory of a dear son and brother, John, who left us one year ago, Dec. 20, 2001. - Sadly missed by Mary, Brenda, David and families 46-51-1 In loving memory of PETER FLANAGAN March 26, 1956 - Dec. 17, 1993 We don't know why some things happen but we do know that our love for you and the beautiful mem- ories we have will outlast the pain of our grief. We know that there's a place within our hearts where our love for you will always live and that nothing beautiful can ever be for- gotten. Those we love and cherish will always be in our memories. - Forever loved and dearly missed by Joanne, Matt, Mark, Kayla and Jacob 46-51-1 47. Cards of Thanks NIGH The family of the late David Nigh wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone who helped us through this difficult time in our lives. All our friends, family and neighbours who brought food, sent cards and flowers, gave dona- tions, babysat, did yard work, and said prayers was phenomenal. A special thanks to Dr. Richard Inculet and the staff of South St. Campus, Victoria Hospital, London, Dr. Wall and the staff of University Hospital, London, Dr. Vincent and Dr. Yu and the nursing staff from the London Regional Cancer Unit, and most importantly Dr. Heather Percival and the doctors and nurses from the Seaforth Community Hospital and the Seaforth Medical Clinic. The care you provided was out- standing. Dan Bachert and the staff from the CCAC, enough cannot be said for all the home care visits over the last year and a half. Keating's Pharmacy, your assistance with getting the necessary medical sup- plies was appreciated. Steve and Barb and the staff from Seaforth Food Market and the management and staff from Cooper Standard Automotive, your continued under- standing and support during Dave's Illness and death was appreciated. Thank you to Father Lance Magdziak and Father Moe Charbonneau for the hospital visits and the lovely funeral mass. Cheryl St. Onge, your special song was beautiful and the St. James Choir the music was awesome. Thank you to all those who took part in the funeral mass especially the pall- bearers and honourary pallbearers. Thank you to the C.W.L. for the wonderful lunch served after the service. A heartfelt thanks to Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home for their guidance and support. Everyone's kindness will always be remembered. - Kathy, Shelly and Ron, Karen and Matt, Mike and Julie and Families 47-51x1 • RYAN Thanks to all who attended my 90th birthday party and for the beautiful cards, gifts and flowers, Also to the ladies who put it on and who kept it a secret from me till the last. A job well done on a stormy day. Thank you to my family who phoned that morning and sent flowers. Words cannot express my thanks to you all. Merry Christmas and May God Bless You. - Rose Ryan .47-51x1 GOODWIN The family of the late Doreen Goodwin would like to say thanks to friends and neighbours for their acts of kindness shown at the time of her death. The flowers, cards, food, phone calls, visits and memorial donations were all appreciated. Special thanks to Rev. Nick Vandermey for your comforting words and visits during those final days, and for such a lovely memor- ial service. Once again thanks to Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home. Thanks to the Friendship Circle of First Presbyterian Church for the lovely luncheon. Thanks again to everyone for your kindness during this most difficult time. - Pam Soontiens and Family 47-51x1 VAN DER KALLEN We would like to express our sin- cere appreciation to family, friends and neighbours for the many acts of kindness shown during the recent loss of our brother and uncle, Martin van der Kallen. Thank you Father Lance for the beautiful Mass, and to those who assisted during the service. To Ross, Ruth and Cheryl, of Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, thank you for your professional and caring support. Special thanks to the St. James CWL for the lovely lunch. Times like these remind us of how impor- tant family and friends are. Thank you for your support. - Catherine and John Van Doomik and Family 47-51 x 1 DECEMBER 1S, 2002 =17 Cards of Thanks STEWART A sincere thank you to family and friends for visits, cards, gifts and flowers received while in University Hospital, Seaforth Hospital and Maplewood Manor. Thanks to Dr. McCalden and staff for their excel- lent care, Dr. Albrecht and staff for their kindly support and the staff and residents at Maplewood Manor for making my stay quite enjoyable. - Clarissa Stewart 47-51x1 Xmas Greetings MURRAY Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the former Mayor of Dublin, On. Jerry Murray News Hensall man fulfills a dream by running New York City marathon By Clint Haggart Linton News Record Staff Dennis Martin fulfilled a dream on Nov. 3 when he finished the New York City Marathon. "It was quite an experience," said Martin. The Hensall man who works as a beef and feedlot specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) was one of 30,000 runners in the marathon. He still remembers a sign that hung near the registration line which read, "The lottery got you in. Guts will get you out." While the last four miles was harder than the first 22, Martin said he ran the entire marathon non-stop. "I told somebody, I was too scared to look down because I thought my knee caps were broken." Martin said he's heard that marathon runners hit a wall around 20 miles and agreed. "For me it was about 22 miles. It was just like being sucker punched," he said, adding he had to fight to go on. While the last 4.2 miles only took 40 minutes, it seemed like an eternity. The night before, Martin said he saw a news broadcast which said the human body is designed to run 20 miles; beyond that is testing one's abilities. Martin was in the middle of the pack. He said his adrenaline was flowing and he wanted to go but there was no place to go. "One person said they had cramps and wanted to stop, but said he'd get trampled." There were so many runners, Martin said it would be like 10 or 11 times the population of Clinton gathering on main street and then somebody halfway in the pack trying to run. He said the entire race seemed to be on an upward slope. He ran through all five of New York City's boroughs, starting at Staten Island, through Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. From 10 miles on, Martin said his hands were frozen because he took off his outerwear too early. It was a cool day with frost in the morning. After running three miles, he took off his jacket and gloves and threw them into the crowd of 2.5 million spectators. While running, Martin said he was able to meet many people. "People come from every nationality, every country, people from around the world." "I saw a lot of folks with pictures of loved ones who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks (on their shirts). Emotions were so high from that perspective." One woman's t -shirt said it was the one year anniversary of being cancer -free and one man's shirt said he was running the race for his father, a New York City firefighter who died on Sept. 11. To run a marathon, Martin said one has to be as mentally fit as they are physically fit so they are prepared when they hit the wall. During the 14 months leading up to the marathon, Martin ran for more than 500 hours or 2,500 miles. Although he hoped to run the marathon in less than four hours, he said the crowd of runners didn't allow it. Ten minutes after the starter pistol fired, he actually crossed the starting line. Following the race, Martin said there were paramedics looking everyone over, pulling some out of the crowd. After crossing the line, he added people were trying to feed the runners, putting Dennis Martin medals around their necks and giving them thermal blankets because they still had to walk two miles to see family. Fourteen months before the marathon, Martin said running a mile was a big accomplishment. "Anything is achievable if you put your mind to it. That's the message I would like to portray to all young people." "Don't say, 'I could never do that'," he said, adding, "Don't ever underestimate your abilities." Martin said he kept telling himself as long as he tried his best there was nothing more he could do. "If you study hard and don't pass a test, what more could you have done?" He said the only way he wasn't going to finish the race was if he collapsed. Martin encouraged people to set their sights high in life, adding they will be surprised at what they can achieve. Through pledges for the run, Martin said more than $1,500 was collected for the Heart And Stroke Foundatioq, in his brother's memory, and for the Jeremy Mason Memorial Scholarship Fund. "They helped me finish. I knew I would run into the wall, but I was running for an important cause." Martin said he still feels good physically, adding he is still running five miles a day, five days a week. "I think running will be a major part of my life." Fundraising continues for St. Columban fitness centre By Jennifer Jackson Expositor Staff After almost two years, the St. Columban school outdoor fitness centre fundraising committee is still going strong. "All in all, I'm pretty happy with how things are going," said school council chair Blaine Myers, who is organizing the campaign in the St. Columban and St. Patrick's (in Dublin) school communities. The group's most recent fundraisers for the $25,000 project include a letter campaign to area businesses and selling commemorative St. Columban and St. Patrick's Christmas tree decorations. "Kids are selling them to their parents and they're going over really well," he said. "We sold at least 20 the first night, before the students even started." Since March 2001, $5,200 has been raised through two ball hockey tournaments, selling family name signs to go under the 911 number signs and a letter campaign to parents. The schools also received a $500 boost this summer, when they were the winners, and the only schools entered, in the dragon contest at the 2002 West Perth Cooper Standard Automotive Dragon Boat Festival. Myers said that the committee is planning some bigger fundraisers for the "it's a slow process." "Right now we only have three or four of us on the committee, but we're hoping to get more parent volunteers." A date has not yet been set to install the outdoor fitness centre, but Myers hopes to start the process this spring. "We decided to get all of the money first and then install the centre," he explained. "By starting small and adding as time goes on we won't be in debt and the fundraising will be more of a want than a must." Because of the age of the St. Columban students (Grades 4 to 8), the committee opted for the fitness centre, which includes new year, but admitted that •a miniature rock climbing wall, a rope climb and chin- up bars, rather than a traditional playground. "We want to emphasize the fitness aspect of it rather than playing," said Myers. At the beginning of the campaign, 148 St. Columban students were surveyed to see what type of equipment they wanted. After receiving input from students, the committee began making plans with APE (Active Playground Equipment), of London. St. Colunfban students have been without playground equipment for more than six years. 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