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COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
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Fri. Mar. 3 & Sat. Mar. 4
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Caven Presbyterian Church
68 Main Street South 235-2784 - The Rev. Lillian Wilton
Sunday, March 5 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
Courtesy Car: 235-2784
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Corner of Highway 4 & Kirkton Road 235-2661
Pastor Scott Stein - Assoc. Pastor Greg Mills
Sunday, March 5
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. - Everyone Welcome
Exeter Bible Fellowship
187 Huron St. W. - For info call 229-6572
Sunday, March 5, 9:30 a.m. -- The Lord's Supper
11 a.m. Family Bible Hour - Everyone Welcome
Speaker: Charlie Shorten of London
Thursday Evening Bible Study at 7:30 p.m.
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Exeter Christian Reformed Church
332 Huron St. W. 235-2990
Pastor Harry Frielink
Sunday, March 5 - 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.
Exeter United Church
Comer of James & Andrew St.
4; Ministers: Rev. Paul Ross &
Staff Associate: Wendy Noble
Office: 235-0860 Fax: 235-0861
Sunday, March 5 - 10:30 a.m.
Worship Service & Sunday School - All Welcome!
March 12, Sunday School Soup and Sandwich Luncheon
April 2 - U.C.W. Anniversary Service
April 23, South Huron Food Grains Bank Service
Courtesy Car: Frank Boyle - 235-2677
ucexeter@quadro.net www.exeterunitedchurch.ca
Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church
264 Main St. S., Exeter, Ontario 235-2565
Celebrant: The Rev'd Father William Ward
Ash Wednesday - March 1, 2006
7 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
First in Lent - Sunday, March 5, 2006
11 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Nursery Provided
For transportation call John Astle at 235-4156
All Welcome
100 Births
MCCURDY - Big brother Jack
and big sister Sarah are thrilled to
announce the birth of their little
brother Austin Earl Ira on
Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at
6:14 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. at
Stratford General Hospital.
Proud parents are Josh and
Tammy McCurdy. Proud grand-
parents are Dave and Barb
Flanagan of Stratford and Reg
and Lucille McCurdy of
Woodham. Special thanks to Dr.
Kalos and all the nurses for
Austin's quick delivery. As well
we would like to thank Dr.
Hancock and Dr. Card for all
their help. (9x)
RUSSELL - LAROCQUE -
Scot, Amie and step sister Kayla
are very happy and thankful to
announce the arrival of Gavin
Joseph Larocque-Russell. He
weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 19
and 3/4 inches long. Proud first-
time grandparents Jim and Verla
Russell, fourth time grandparents
Richard Larocque and Cheryle
Larocque. Gavin has a great-
grandmother Lila Ellis and a
great-grandfather Florent
Larocque. (9*)
102 Deaths
DAVIDSON - Robert Grant
"Bob" Davidson of Exeter
passed away peacefully at South
Huron Hospital on February 24,
2006 in his 62nd year. Dear
father of Sherri McRobert and
Dean Martin of Exeter, Judy and
Roger Tunnel of Bradford and
Rick Davidson of London. Dear
grandfather of Matthew and
Emilee; Bailey, Maggie and
Bradley; and Ashley and Taylor.
Dear brother of Doris and Al
Hawkins of Thedford, Joyce
Lacey of Hilardton and Arlene
and Ralph Krehbiel of Kelowna,
B.C. Predeceased by his parents
Earl and Shirley Davidson,
brother Jim and sister Eleanor.
At Bob's request there will be no
visitation or funeral. Cremation
has taken place. Donations to
the Canadian Cancer Society or
the charity of your choice would
be appreciated by the family.
Hopper Hockey Funeral Home,
Exeter (235-1220) entrusted with
arrangements. Condolences may
be forwarded through www.hop-
perhockeyfh.com (9)
BIKINI BOB'S
Restaurant &
Beach Club
Main St., Grand Bend
238-2235
This Week
Tina Turner
March 9 -
Johnny Cash
"Becoming"
Win a trip to Vegas!
Impersonator's
Karaoke Contest
Every Thursday
102 Deaths
KING - Peacefully, at South
Huron Hospital, Exeter sur-
rounded by his family on
February 24, 2006 Russell J.
King of Exeter in his 81st year.
Beloved husband of the late
Isabelle (Cooper) King (2001).
Dear father of Wayne and
Wendy King of RR 1 Exeter,
Ruth Ann and Ken Eagleson of
RR 3 Parkhill and Eugene and
Michele King of RR 2
Dashwood. Dear grandfather of
Gia and Jeff, Kevin and
Adrianne and Brian; Jamie and
Brenda, Andrew and Megan, and
Michael and Dana; Cory, Joshua,
Nathan, and Brandon and great-
grandfather of Jared, Jasmine,
Raven, Tamia, Cassandra, Tyler
and Ronnie. Dear brother and
brother-in-law of Jean and Earl
Neil of RR 1 Exeter, Melba
Maillet of Goderich, and Alvin
Willert of Arkona. Predeceased
by his sister Edith. Friends
called at the Hopper Hockey
Funeral Home, Exeter where the
funeral service was held on
February 28, 2006. Rev. Sheila
Macgregor officiated. Interment
Exeter Cemetery. Donations to
the Canadian Cancer Society or
Zion United Church, Crediton
would be appreciated by the fam-
ily. Condolences may be for-
warded through www.hopper-
hockeyth.com (9)
PULLEN - Peacefully at
Restview Retirement Home,
Clinton, on February 24, 2006
Mrs. Hazel Grace (Earl) Pullen
formerly of St. Marys and RR#1
Granton in her 94th year.
Beloved wife of the late Milne
Stewart Pullen (1994). Dear
mother of Don & Florence
Pullen of Clinton. Loving grand-
mother of David & Darlene
Pullen of St. Marys, and Michael
& Lori Pullen of Courtland.
Great -grandma of Leah, Olivia,
Justin & Connor. Also survived
by a cousin Marjorie Johns, and
several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents
George & Mary (Hom) Earl, sis-
ters Gladys (Harold) Hern,
Myrtle (Norman) Brock, and
brother Angus (Marzetta) Earl,
sister-in-law Florence (Ross)
Hem, and brother-in-law Clifford
(Hattie) Pullen. Also prede-
ceased by a daughter and son in
infancy. Relatives and friends
were received at the Falconer
Funeral Home, Clinton where
the funeral service was held on
February 28, 2006 with family
friend Bev Rabbets officiating.
Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart & Stroke
Foundation or the charity of
one's choice would be appreciat-
ed as expressions of sympathy.
(9)
REID - Peacefully, at South
Huron Hospital, Exeter, February
25, 2006, after a courageous bat-
tle with cancer, W. Murray Reid
of Dashwood, in his 80th year.
Beloved husband of Anne
Louise (Cornforth) Reid since
September, 1946 (59 years).
Remembered by many relatives
and family. Predeceased by his
parents Henry and Mary
(Simpson) Reid. Rested at the T.
Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral
Home, Dashwood where the
Funeral Service was held
February 28, 2006. Mrs. Irene
Richardson officiated. Interment
Calvary United Church
Cemetery, Dashwood. If
desired, memorial donations may
be made to the R.C.A.F.
Association Trust or charity of
choice would be appreciated.
Murray served in the R.C.A.F.
from 1942 to 1973 and retained
an interest in aviation since his
discharge. Condolences at
www.hoffinanfuneralhome.com
(9)
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Announcements
EXETER CURLING CLUB -
Tournament of Hearts Draw
winner was Tim Sweet of
Grand Bend. (9)
105 Cards of
Thanks
CAMPBELL - The family of
the late Paul Campbell wish
to exend our heartfelt thanks
to all relatives, friends and
neighbours, whose thoughtful
expressions of sympathy
brought great comfort and
support during our time of
loss. The incredible kindness
shown to us by your many
cards, flowers, prayers,
phone calls, emails to the
funeral home, donations to
various charities and the
much appreciated food
brought to our homes will be
fondly remembered always.
Special thanks to Colin &
Bill Haskett and staff for
their personal care and kind-
ness extended to us. Thanks
to Fr. Ray Lawhead and the
Precious Blood Church Choir
for their words, prayers and
song to send Paul home on
his final journey. The
Precious Blood CWL and
Jenny Rowe provided a deli-
cious lunch following the
funeral mass - thank you
ladies! God bless Annette
(Cann) Gilbert for her per-
sonal friendship eulogy. Paul
heard every word and was
smiling upon you Annette.
Our sincere love and thanks
to everyone. Patricia
Campbell, Tracy & John
VanGerwen, Leslie & Jerry
VanGerwen and families.
(9*)
MILLER / CAMPBELL -
THANKS! THANKS!
THANKS! We don't know
where to start with all the
wonderful and caring support
we have received since Bruce
has been hospitalized. The
party on Feb. 1 lth was a fan-
tastic evening, thanks to all
that organized the surprise.
Thanks to all that attended
and for those that contributed
to our evening. We are very
blessed to have such caring
friends, neighbours and fami-
lies. Thanks to all who
donated items for the silent
auction, the draws, the hall
and the food everyone
brought. Wow, you have
been so generous and we are
very grateful for everything.
It reminds us of the poem
`Footprints in the Sand".
You came together when we
needed you the most. Thanks
with love. Bruce, Liz, Justin,
Stacy & Sarah (9*)
MURRAY - The family of
the late Rob Murray would
like to thank friends, neigh-
bours, family and co-workers
for their support, prayers,
visits, phone calls, e-mails,
flowers and charitable dona-
tions in Rob's memory. All
were deeply appreciated.
Thank you to all the Doctors,
nurses, radiation technicians
at LHSC and South Huron
Hospital for their care and
compassion for Rob these
last months. Wendy Noble
for her beautiful memorial
service, the Legion ladies for
the lovely luncheon &
Hopper Hockey Funeral
Home for their arrangements.
Special thanks to Karin &
Dave, Jean & Lorne, Gwen &
Bruce for their trips to
LHSC, visits and care of
Kaitlin and Caleb for his
trips to the airport for the
boys, and visits with Rob.
Joan & Kaitlin, Troy, Evan
and Jay and families (9*)
105 Cards of Thanks
DESJARDINE -
Perhaps you sent a lovely card or
sat quietly in a chair
Perhaps you sent or spoke kind
words as any friend could say
Perhaps you were not there at all,
just thought of us that day
Whatever you did to console the
heart
We thank you so much whatever
the part.
The family of the late Elroy
Desjardine would like to express
our sincere thank you to all of
our family, friends and neigh-
bours for their love, support and
prayers during the recent loss of
our father, grandfather and great-
grandfather. The flowers, phone
calls, e-mails, food and generous
charitable donations were very
much appreciated. Special thank
you to Pastor Phil Wagler for the
uplifting and meaningful mes-
sage during the service, to Pearl
Ann Martin and Grace Martin
for the "beautiful" music and to
Bob Heywood, your music and
words of tribute were a real
reflection of Dad's life. Thanks
also to grandsons, Rob, Paul,
Chad & Richard and friends
Jason Cook and Harold Borden
Jr. for acting as pallbearers and
to flower bearers, Christine and
Cameron Dickert and Alyssa and
Brandon Grubb. To the mem-
bers of the Mennonite Church, a
huge thank you for your kindness
and for opening your hearts to
our family and especially to Dad
over the past several years. We
know you all held a special place
in his heart. The lovely luncheon
following the service, provided
by the ladies of the Mennonite
Church, was really appreciated.
Our sincere gratitude and thanks
to Jim, Donna & Bob of
Hoffman's Funeral Home for
their professional guidance and
support during this difficult time.
Special thanks also to Ed &
Dorothy Smith for driving Dad
to any appointments in the past.
Lastly, we would like to thank
the whole surrounding communi-
ty for any acts of kindness and
friendship that you may have
shown to Dad in the past 25
years since his stroke. You will
always be remembered and it
was very much appreciated by
our family. Ron, Sandra, Ron,
Sally and families. (9*)
TAYLOR - The family of the
late Betty (Switzer) Taylor wish
to express sincere thanks and
appreciation for the floral trib-
utes, donations and cards.
Thanks to the Falconer Funeral
Homes for your professional and
compassionate guidance.
Thanks to the Doctors and nurses
at the South Huron Hospital.
Many thanks to the nurses and
staff of Queensway Nursing
Home for your care and compas-
sion. Charlie, Mary Anne,
Phyllis, Lorne and Taylor fami-
lies. (9*)
106 In Memoriam
JESNEY - In loving memory
of our dear parents, grandpar-
ents and great-grandparents.
John (Jack) February 3, 1989
and Whilhelmina February
21, 1990.
If years could build a stair-
way,
And memories a lane.
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.
Sadly missed and always
loved, Lillian, Phyllis, Jim &
Les and families. (9*)
MCCANN - In loving memo-
ry of Arnold McCann who
passed away March 2, 1993.
Memories are so precious.
Remembered and loved by
your family. (9*)