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The Times Advocate, 2008-04-02, Page 23Wednesday, April 2, 2008 TIMES—ADVOCATE 23 Announcements/Community 259 Cards of Thanks HAMILTON - The family of the late John Hamilton would like to extend deepest gratitude to so many people during his illness and since his passing. We are grateful for the numer- ous acts of kindness, cards, flowers, food, emails, prayers and memorial donations. A very special thank you to our dear friends Sidney and Rhonda, Alvin and Joyce, and Jack and Janet, your friendship, visits and help has meant so much to us. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Datema, Dr. Hughes, Dr. Franklin and his team and Andrea, Dr. Kocha and Rosemary, and the numerous other Dr's and nurses at LHSC, Stratford General and Seaforth Community Hospital. Thanks to the chemotherapy and radia- tion departments at LHSC, CCAC and Care Partners par- ticularly Lee Ann and Trish. Thanks to Jeff and Paul Lockhart for their guidance with the funeral arrangements, Rev. Rob Congram, the pall- bearers, Tom for the great memories gave of John's life, Sarah, Rachel and Mallory for the beautiful music during the service, a very special touch; and to the ladies of Cromarty Presbyterian Church for the lovely lunch. A grateful thank you to Glen Elliott, Robert Roney, Ed VanRoessel, Jason Christie, Mike Finlayson, Murray Gordner for your help with the farmwork and anyone else who helped in any way. To Wilfred Elliott thank you for your countless efforts and expertise and to Uncle Wayne and Aunt Pat, your help was greatly appreciated. A big thank you to all that have been extra kind to the boy's - your thoughtfulness will be forever remembered. Karen and fami- ly (14*) PARSONS/QUICK - We would like to extend our sin- cere thank you to everyone who helped us get through the very sudden passing of my Mom. A very special Thank you goes out to my "special friends" who sent flowers, cards and kept us in their thoughts. A heartfelt Thank You goes out to "The South Huron Pee Wee Girls" for the generous donation on behalf of my Mom and Renee's Grandma...Renee thought A LOT of that, as well as myself. Thank you so very much to my friends and family for every- thing. Cathy & Al, Renee & Cameron, Lindsay & Lucas, Jody & Terry (14*) SKINNER - The family of the late Sam Skinner would like to extend their sincere thank you to relatives, neighbours and our many wonderful friends for the beautiful flowers, phone calls, visits, memorial donations, e- mails and food to our homes since the loss of a very special husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Special thanks to the pallbearers and flower bearers. Thank you to Pastor Peter Gummow for his many visits and comforting words at the memorial service. Thank you to the ladies of Centralia United Church for a wonderful lunch. Thanks also to Haskett Funeral Home for their help and kindness. A spe- cial thank you to all the nursing staff at South Huron Hospital for their care and compassion. Aldeen Skinner and family (14*) OPL/1 eMO�I�J/'E. for CHERYL TALBOT'S 60TH BIRTHDAY Sat., April 5 Seaforth Legion, downstairs at 7:00 Pm Cash bar Best Wishes only 259 Cards of Thanks WALKER -THIEL - The fami- ly of the late Mary Walker - Thiel would like to express a sincere thank -you to all who have helped us during our time of tragedy. Thank -you to all who were at the scene of the accident, to the ambulance attendants, to the Exeter Firefighters and to the OPP, especially Pat Armstrong. Thank -you to the staff at South Huron Hospital for your caring and empathetic kindness, espe- cially to Dr. Farrell, Nancy Hodgert, Marg Williamson, and Sherri Leis. Thank -you to the Victim Service Response Teams in Huron and Oxford Counties for all of your sup- port. Thank -you to the staff at LHSC Trauma Unit for your compassionate care, especially Karen Pierre, Lisa Harkness, Deb, Ashley and Macy. Thank -you to all who sent flowers, food, cards, or made donations. The support from the community has been incredible. Thank -you to everyone who assisted with the beautiful service, especially Mark Heimrich and Bob Krueger for the sound system and to the First Zurich Scouts and Guiders for the Honor Guard. Thank -you to Joyce McBeath and staff, the Zurich Arena staff, and to the ELW ladies group for the luncheon. Also a special thank -you to Hay Mutual Insurance Company and to our family's employers. Thank -you most of all to Pastor Ann Krueger for your dedication and words of compassion, we would not be getting through this without you. Thank -you to those we may have forgotten to name. May the Lord bless you all. Hub and the Simmons -Walker - Thiel families. (14*) WILTS - The family of the late Maria Wilts would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for the support shown after Mom's passing. The phone calls, emails, visits, charitable donations, food and flowers were all greatly appre- ciated. Special thanks to Pastor Jim Vellinga for the ser- vice, to the pallbearers, flower bearers, to Liz O'Rourke for playing the organ and Haskett Funeral Home for taking care of all the details Thanks to the ladies of the Kirkton Women's Institute for the wonderful lunch and to the Exeter Villa for taking care of Mom for the last 2 1/2 years. The Wilts, Mol and the Van Steeg fami- lies. (14*) WILDS - I would like to give a big thanks to my family, friends and neighbours for their generosity and thoughtfulness. The Dr.'s and Nurses of the South Huron Hospital ER staff, thank you Thanks to my fami- ly Doctor, Dr. Ryan and to the Dr.'s and Nurses at University Hospital for their excellent care. Bill (14*) DAFFODIL DAY - Thank you to Exeter and Area from the Cancer Society and Beta Sigma Phi for your support in making Daffodil Day a success. Thanks to all office personnel for arranging pre -orders. Thanks to McDonald's for sup- plying coffee and muffins and to all the helpers for selling and delivering. A huge thank you to Mark Hartman and Marlene Charters at Edwardd Jones Investments for the use of their office. Our net sales totaled $5,691.66. (14) COMING EVENTS CENTRALIA UNITED CHURCH ROAST PORK SUPPER - Saturday, April 19th, 4:30-6:30pm. at Centralia United Church. Adults $13.00, children under 12 $6.00, preschool free. For advance tickets call 519-229-6304 or 519-228-6628. Tickets also available at door. (14-16*) COMING EVENTS BAYFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 8TH ANNUAL COLLECTOR EXHIBITION - Apr. 19 & 20 (loam to 5 pm) at the Bayfield Community Centre (upstairs). Free admission (donations appreciated), with a wide variety of collections to admire. Antique Appraisals (3 item limit with requested donation). Silent Auction, and Lunch Counter are avail- able on site. (tel. 519-565- 2376) (14-16*) BELONGERS FRIDAY NITE MOVIES : 7pm - $2 Admission - FREE Popcorn! : April 4, Herbie Fully Loaded / 11, Resurrecting the Champ / 18, The Seekers / 25, Because of Winn Dixie : JOIN WITH US SUNDAYS at 9:30am for music, a mes- sage and a meal - lunch pro- vided after our gathering and you're invited! Come as you are! - 63 Main St., Exeter - 519-913- 1256 - www.belongers.ca (14-16*) FAITH SUNDAYS! - Sunday evenings in April at Belongers - A life changing video series and discussion on - "THE BLESSED LIFE" - a Biblical teaching on giv- ing AND receiving sure to stretch and challenge you in your walk of faith. - 63 Main St., Exeter - 519-913-1256 - www.belongers.ca (14*) DEXITC DRIVE COMING EVENTS FRIENDS OF MUSIC - will entertain you at the Exeter United Church on Sunday, April 13th starting at 2:00 pm. Friends of Music is a community based program with a primary purpose to support the performing arts in Exeter and the surrounding community. Musicians of all ages and performing levels are encouraged to participate, from the young to the not -so - young performer and from the beginner to the more advanced. Free will offering. (14;15) 60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE Melvin & Ruth Greb Sun., April 13 - 2-4 p.m. DASHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE Best Wishes Only Please BUCK 'N DOE JIM SERTON & MEGHRN REGIER Fri., April 4 • 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. @ Zurich Complex • Age of Majority • Lunch Provided • DJ • $5 BUCK & DOEfor JENNA DAYMAN & RICHARD DESJARDINE FRI., APRIL 11 - 9 p.m to 1 a.m. HENSALL ARENA AUDITORIUM Music: DJ • NO MINORS LUNCH PROVIDED • $5 PER PERSON PPY 65TH RTHDAY ohn Ohe Love from your family Love from your wife, girls & grandchildren BIRTHDAYS Happy 50th Birthday Greg April 5th Happy 49th Birthday Launda April 9th OUTH L.--/ P T I ASSOCIATION NOTICE MEMBERS OF SOUTH HURON HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION Please take notice of the following renewal requirements for membership in the Corporation. "A person is eligible to be an Annual Member where he or she pays to the Corporation the annual membership fee for individuals." "No member (including Life Members) shall be entitled to vote at any meetings of the Corporation unless the member has paid all dues or fees at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the meeting" Annual Memberships run from April 1 of one year to March 31 of the next year. Membership Fee is $5.00. Memberships for this year are due by April 16, 2008. The date of this year's Annual General Meeting is June 19, 2008. Debra Hunt Secretary of the Board