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Wednesday,December 6, 2006
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
Huron County Christmas Bureau
receiving donations Dec. 11 - 15
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. at
Exeter United Church, 42 James St. 235-0860
Donations drop boxes also available in Exeter, Hensall,
Zurich, Grand Bend, Crediton, Dashwood, Centralia
and Huron Park
EXETER JR. D HAWKS ANNUAL
TEDDY BEAR TOSS -Fri., Dec. 8.
GAME TIME: 8:30 P.M.
Christmas Bureau has expressed a definite need for sleepwear so please feel
free to toss some PJs in lieu of Teddy Bears. Any, and all donations are
greatly appreciated. Note: PJs should be in plastic bag if possible. Please
join us in making Christmas a joyous occasion for everyone!
AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE. GUARANTEED.®
10 Wellington St. at Main St.
EXETER 519-235-3580
HOURS: MON.-WED. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M.
THURS.-FRI. 9 A.M.-8 P.M.; SAT. 9 A.M.-6 P.M.
'-- Gauen Presbyterian Church
68 Main Street South 519-235-2784
Rev. John Herman
Sunday, December 10 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
Courtesy Car: 519-235-2784
Come Worship With Us!
Emmanuel Baptist Church
l� Corner of Highway 4 & Kirkton Road 519-235-2661
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Pastor Scott Stein
Assoc. Pastor Greg Mills,
Assoc. Pastor Doug Watson
Sunday, December 10
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. - Everyone Welcome
Exeter Bible Fellowship
187 Huron St. W. -- For info call 519-229-6572
Sunday, December 10, 9:30 a.m.
11 a.m. Family Bible Hour - Everyone Welcome
Speaker: Jack Correll
Thursday Evening Bible Study at 7:30 p.m.
Exeter Christian Reformed Church -
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332 Huron St. W. 519-235-2990
Pastor Hany Frielink
Sunday, December 10 - 10 a.m.
Morning Worship
Children's Ministry ages 3-9 during morning service;
7 p.m. Sunday Evening Service.
Youth Director: Ben Vanstraten
Everyone Welcome
Sunday Radio CJCS 1240 8:30 a.m. & CKNX 920 10:30 a.m.
ea - Exeter United Church
Corner of James & Andrew St.
Minister. Rev. Paul Ross
Student Supply: Wendy Noble *V/
December 10 - 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School
All Welcome!
December Courtesy Car George Pratt 519-235-1973
December 10 - CBC Radio presents:
Charles Dicken's Christmas Carol
Tickets $10 - at the door $12
Donations for Christmas Bureau Drop off
December 11-15, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EUC
Office: 519-235-0860 Fax: 519-235-0861
ucexeter@quadro.net www.exeterunitedchurch.ca
Triuitt Memorial Anglican Church
264 Main St. S., Exeter, Ontario 519-235-2565
Celebrant - The Revd Father William E. Ward
Thursday, December 7
Holy Eucharist and Discussion 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 10 - Second of Advent
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist - Nursery Provided
- All Welcome
For transportation call John Astle 235-4156
100 Births
GIBBINGS (GEOFFREY) -
Lee, Rochelle and big brothers
Ryan and Drew are excited to
announce the safe arrival of
their son and brother, Colin
Geoffrey Gibbings. Colin was
born at 2:08 pm, November
14, 2006, weighing in at 8lbs
and 19 inches long. Spoiling
privileges go to grandparents
Louise and Brian Miller of
Clinton, Larry and Linda
Gibbings of London and Doug
and Darlene Geoffrey of
Exeter. Proud great-grandpar-
ents are Janet Hunking, Harold
Gibbings, Reg and Florence
Miller of Clinton, and Jean
Geoffrey of Zurich. Excited
aunts and uncles are Cindy,
Danny, David, Greg &
Michelle and cousin Porter. A
special thanks to Dr. Hay, Dr.
Bloch and the wonderfully
supportive nursing staff at
Stratford Hospital and all
those who helped with the
boys especially Laura. (49)
102 Deaths
OHMAYER - Peacefully, at
London Health Sciences
Centre, University Hospital,
November 28, 2006, Karl
Erwin Ohmayer, age 91, of
Crediton. Beloved husband of
Doris A. (Schwartz) Ohmayer.
Predeceased by his second
wife Dorothy (Quinlivan)
Ohmayer (1987). Fondly
remembered by his children
from his first marriage, Rolf
and Joanne Ohmayer of
Kanata, Chris and Ron Ralph
of Carp, Helga Tedford of
Aurora and his grandchildren
and their families. Dear broth-
er-in-law of Zita Girmes,
Genie Girmes, both of
Germany and Ruth Insley of
Exeter. Well liked and
remembered by his nieces,
nephews, cousins and their
families and his many friends
in Canada and Germany.
Predeceased by his father Karl
Ohmayer (WWI, age 26) and
mother Rosa (Ohmayer)
Girmes, step -father Lorenz
Girmes, brothers Egon and
Alfred Girmes, all of
Germany, brothers-in-law
Claire Schwartz and Ted
Insley. Rested at the T. Harry
Hoffman & Sons Funeral
Home, Dashwood where the
Funeral Service was held
December 1, 2006. The Rev.
Sheila Macgregor officiated.
Interment Crediton Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations
to Zion United Church,
Crediton, Huron -Perth Lung
Association or charity of
choice would be appreciated.
Condolences at www.hoff-
manfuneralhome.com (49)
KELLER - At University
Hospital surrounded by his
family on November 30, 2006,
Barry James Keller of London
in his 53rd year. Beloved hus-
band of Joanne Van Klink.
Dear son of Anna Keller and
predeceased by his father
Rinehart Keller. Dear brother
of Lorne and Jean Keller of
Exeter, and Norma Grosart of
Cookstown. Brother-in-law of
Tony and Iola Van Klink,
Rose and Wallace Fitzgerald,
Ben and Cindy Van Klink, Bill
Van Klink and Peter Van
Klink. Also survived by his
many aunts, uncles, nieces and
nephews. The funeral service
was conducted December 2,
2006. Cremation with inter-
ment in Woodland Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy
donations may be made to the
London Health Sciences
Foundation (for Cardiac Care
Unit, University Hospital) 747
Baseline Road East, London,
ON, N6C 2R6. (49*)
102 Deaths
SISSONS - At Queensway
Nursing Home, Hensall on
December 2, 2006 Jean
(Robinson) Sissons formerly of
Huron Park, in her 75th year.
Beloved wife of the late Harold
I. Sissons (1997). Survived by
relatives in England. Friends
may call at the Hopper Hockey
Funeral Home, 370 William
Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter
one hour prior to the memorial
service which will be held on
Wednesday, December 6th at
11 AM with The Rev. Father
William Ward officiating.
Cremation with interment St.
James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the Canadian
Diabetes Association or the
A.L.S. Society would be appre-
ciated. Condolences may be
forwarded through www.hop-
perhockeyfh.com (49
105 Cards of
Thanks
BLOMMAERT - I would like
to express my sincere thanks
for all the phone calls, visits,
cards and gifts I received dur-
ing my stay in the hospital and
since returning home. Thanks
to my family and friends for all
their prayers and support. May
you enjoy a happy, healthy
New Year. Cy (49*)
MOUSSEAU - Thank you to
all the friends and family for
the cards, gifts and the celebra-
tion of my 85th birthday.
Never thought I'd be so lucky
to see 85 years. Lloyd (49*)
MT. CARMEL CWL - would
like to thank everyone for their
kindness. All who made gifts
of their time and donations to
make our bazaar a success.
Winner of the quilt was
Josephine Dietrich; of the $100
was Jacqui Dietrich; and of the
grocery hamper was Lorette
Lawson. (49)
NEEB - We would like to
extend our sincere thanks to
our family, friends, neigh-
bours, and co-workers for your
loving support, monetary dona-
tions, floral tributes, cards, and
all acts of kindness on the
recent loss of our mother and
grandmother. A special thanks
to the staff at Bluewater Rest
Home, South Huron
Ambulance Service, and South
Huron Hospital for the loving
care you provided for Ina.
Thank you to J.M. McBeath
Funeral Home for your gen-
uine compassion and assistance
in preparing us for her final
journey. A special thank you
to Grace Martin and the Ropp
brothers of Tavistock for your
music and songs. A very sin-
cere thank you to Rev. Alex
McGilvery for your comforting
words. They will remain in
our hearts forever. We would
also like to thank the Zurich
United Church Women for the
fellowship luncheon following
the service. Martha, Sylvia &
Edward Neeb & families. (49*)
ROWCLIFFE - Our sincere
thanks to everyone who attend-
ed the celebration of John's
life. The beautiful floral
arrangements, cards, donations
and food brought to our homes
were deeply appreciated.
Special thanks to Dr. Watling,
Dr. O'Connor and Lambton
VON for their excellent care.
To Bob Heywood for his beau-
tiful tribute to John. To
Hoffman Funeral Home for
their compassion and help in so
many ways. To Judy & Larry
Mason for always being there
for John & Karrie. Doreen, Pat
& Wayne, Dave & Kelly (49*)
105 Cards of Thanks
ROWCLIFFE - A room full of
memories, tears, laughter and
friendship - thank you for being
a part of fulfilling John's final
request, a party for his life. Bob
Heywood for officiating, you
were wonderful. B.J., Dave &
Larry for all your kind words.
All the cards, flowers, donations
and on-line condolences. To all
who brought meals, cleaned, did
laundry, sat and talked, stayed
with us and helped care for
John. Dr. Watling and staff at
the London Cancer Centre, Dr.
O'Connor and staff at the Grand
Bend Medical Centre, Lambton
VON and CCAC for his care at
home. The Hoffman family for
all services rendered and being
friends. Dave Scatcherd and
staff at Oakwood for everything.
Judy & Larry Mason our best
friends, words can't begin to
thank you for everything, Love
you. To my best friend, hus-
band, John - thanks for all my
memories, I love and miss you.
Karrie Rowcliffe & family
(49*)
105 Cards of Tthanks
VAN HORNE - Thank you so
much for all the cards, visits,
phone calls, flowers and food
since returning home from
having surgery. Thank you to
Dr. Pototschnik, Dr. Nichols
and the nurses at Stratford
General and Exeter hospitals.
A very special thank you to
Lori, Susan, Jacob, Emily,
Doreen and Bonnie. You have
made it so much easier. God
Bless you. Mary Anne (49*)
106 In Memoriam
WEBSTER - In memory of
our son, brother and uncle
Mark who passed away ten
years ago on December 10,
1996.
As time goes by without you
And the days turn into years
They hold a million memories
And a thousand tears.
To us you were so special
What more is there to say
Except to wish with all our
hearts
That you were here today.
Always in our hearts love
Mom and Dad, Mary Ellen,
Mark and Jack and Brian.
corning
events...
EXETER JR. D HAWKS ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR TOSS
- Friday, December 8, 2006. Game time: 8:30pm.
Christmas Bureau has expressed a definite need for sleep-
wear so please feel free to toss some PJ's in lieu of Teddy
Bear's. Any, and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Note: PJ's should be in plastic bag if possible. Please join
us in making Christmas a joyous occasion for everyone!
(48;49)
EXETER LEGION ENTERTAINMENT - Li'l Audrey
December 16th 4-6 pm. Meat draw, mystery draw. (49;50)
EXETER UNITED CHURCH - will be hosting a dramatic
reading of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol December
10th, 7:00 pm. Tickets $10 available at church office 519-
235-0860, Scotiabank and Village Vines, $12 at the door.
Jill Dempsey, the voice of CBC's morning news, joins us for
the reading, in addition to four of our own members. The
Sanctuary Singers will provide the music, and it will be fol-
lowed with a social time for refreshments. The proceeds
will go to the VON's Palliative Care Volunteer Program.
(47-49)
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE & FRIENDS - BAKE & CRAFT
SALE - at Hensall United Church, Saturday, December 9, 11
am. Come and get your Xmas goodies and gifts. Proceeds
for Habitat For Humanity. Refreshments served. (47-49*)
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - EXETER - New Years's
Eve 2006. 9 pm. - 1 am. Music by Don Harvey. Lunch by
Pine Ridge BBQ. $15.00 per person. For tickets call 519-
235-2962 or 519-235-1167. (48-50)
SPARTA COUNTRY CANDLE FUNDRAISER - at Exeter
Villa, 155 John St. E. Friday, December 8, 2006 at 5:00 -
9:00 PM. Everyone welcome. For phone orders call 519-
235-1581. (47-49)
WHAT'S UP WITH THIS CHRISTMAS THING? - Join us
for carol sing -a -long, play, refreshments. Bayfield Town
Hall, Sunday, December 10th, 7:00 pm. Hosted by Church
on the Way. All are welcome. (48;49*)
WOMEN TODAY OF HURON - is collecting new and used
books for our 5th annual Bluewater Book Drive. Check
your shelves for books that would be suitable for a teenage
boy who will be spending the Christmas holidays at
Bluewater Youth Centre. Or consider buying a new book
that will be wrapped and given as a Christmas gift. Drop
books off at 45 West St., Goderich, or at the Centres for
Employment and Learning in Wingham and Exeter. For
more information, call 519-524-6767 or 1-888-547-3478.
(47-49x)