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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-05-10, Page 2524 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, May 10, 2006 Announcements/Community Sunday's third annual Perth -Huron VON Palliative Care Hike for Hospice raised just over $2,500 for local VON programs and bereavement services.VON bereave- ment consultant Kim Winbow said over 40 hikers and 12 volunteers took part in the walk at the MacNaughton Trail.Above from left, getting ready to hit the trail Sunday are Tricia, Rowland,Alastair and Kirsty Howe and Lauren Robinson; below, yoga instructor Judy Dougall, left, greets Rita Chandler during Dougall's `laughter yoga' demonstration before the walk (Sunday was `World Laughter Day').The afternoon also included warm-up exercises from therapist Kendra Craig and a per- formance from the Exeter Community Band.There were also activities from chil- dren.All the money raised stays locally. (photos/Scott Nixon) 4 Help Wanted 4 Help Wanted RITZ\ We are a not for profit retirement community committed to providing compassionate, quality LUTHERAN care, housing and related 1 services to enrich the lives VILLA of those we serve and those who serve them. Our Nursing Team presently has openings for a REGISTERED NURSE Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part -Time These positions require the following qualifications: College of Nursing Registration Good communication skills Strong leadership skills A passion for caring for elders The Ritz Lutheran Villa offers an extensive benefit package including: - Competitive wages - Extended health and dental coverage - Long term disability coverage - Employee and family assistance programs - Pension plan Recent Nursing graduates welcome. If you are interested in joining our team, please forward a resume by Friday, May 19, 2006 to: Donna Chaffe Human Resources Director RR#5, Mitchell, ON NOK 1 NO E-mail: dchaffe@ritzlutheranvilla.com Caring is our Reason for Being. 4 Help Wanted Congregation calls new minister By Rhoda Rohde TIIAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - - Mr. Dave Williams was in charge of the fourth Sunday after Easter church service on Sunday morning. We sang a new Introit "This is the Day" and Dave gave words of welcome and everyone passed the Peace by shaking hands. Dave gave the announce- ments and helped Justin Pym to light the Christ candle. Dave led in the gathering prayer responsively and also gave the assurance of God's grace and love. Sharon Lynn gave a minute for council. Everyone read the affir- mation of our faith "A New Creed." The children's hymn "The Lord's my Shepherd was sung and Dave told children a story entitled "Knock and the Door will be Opened." The choir sang "Hallelujah, Amen" accompanied by Marilyn Vandenbussche on the piano. Dave gave the scripture reading John 10:11-18 and the title of his medita- tion was "Outside The Fold." The hymn of praise "We are Pilgrims on a Journey" was sung. Erin Parsons and Shannon Dawn Cooper received the offering and Marilyn Pym brought an item forward for the Food Bank. Marilyn Pym gave a minute for mission entitled "Queen's Bush." Dave gave prayers for the people. The closing hymn "In Christ There is No East or West" was sung. Dave gave the com- missioning and pro- nounced the Benediction. Everyone sang the closing chorus. After the service was 4 Help Wanted RITZ\ We are a not for profit retirement community committed to providing compassionate, quality LUTHERAN care, housing and related 1 services to enrich the lives VILLA of those we serve and those who serve them. Our Nursing Team presently has openings for a REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE Permanent Part -Time & Full Time Maternity Leave These positions require the following qualifications: College of Nursing Registration Good communication skills Leadership abilities A passion for caring for elders The Ritz Lutheran Villa offers an extensive benefit package including: - Competitive wages - Extended health and dental coverage - Long term disability coverage - Employee and family assistance programs - Pension plan Recent Nursing graduates welcome. If you are interested in joining our team, please forward a resume by Friday, May 19, 2006 to: Donna Chaffe Human Resources Director RR#5, Mitchell, ON NOK 1NO E-mail: dchaffe@ritzlutheranvilla.com Caring is our Reason for Being. over Brent Caslick of Centralia called the ser- vice to order and he announced that the con- gregation would accept a call to Rev. Judith Ritchie after everyone had asked questions and voted. Rev. Judith will start on May 15, 2006. Announcements Next Sunday is Mother's Day and the congregation is invited to wear flowers out of respect for their mothers. Volunteers are being recruited to operate the new sound system. Training will be provided. Time could go towards high school volunteer hours. Contact Robert Bray by April 23 if you are interested. Sunday School Dates: May 14 and June 4. May 10 Community Shower for Laura Skinner at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Please bring sandwiches or squares. May 28 Conference Sunday. There will be no church service at Thames Road - Elimville U.C. The congregation is encour- aged to attend the Conference Sunday Service at Mitchell U.C. More details to follow. June 11 Strawberry and Ham Supper. Advance tickets. Adults - $10, chil- dren 5-10 -- $5. Personals Doris Elford, Marjorie Johns, Bill and Rhoda Rohde attended the "Spring Thaw" of the Kirkton Horticulture Society at the K.W. Community Centre on Tuesday evening. The guest speaker was Janet Anderson of J & A Perennials, Strathroy who Buck & Doe for Jessica Cornelissen €y Paul Scheuermann Saturday, May 13th 8pm to lam $5 in advance $8 at the door Bus leaving Ailsa Craig Lions Park @ 10:00 pm For info contact: Robbie Kainz 229-8666 spoke and showed pic- tures on "Great New Perennials" which was very interesting. There was a Spring Mini Flower Show and Plant and Bulb Sale. Everyone picked up their plant premium and had lunch. Get well wishes are extended to Evelyn Horne who had a tumble last week also Happy Birthday to Evelyn. Get well wishes are extended to Ray Cann of Ladysmith B.C. who has been a patient in a hospi- tal in B.C. Robert and Kathy Bray celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at Thames Road - Elimville Church on Sat., May 6. Their day is Tues., May 9. Congratulations Robert and Kathy. !O. Graduate I am proud to announce the gradua- tion of Eileen Haskett. 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