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The Times Advocate, 2007-08-01, Page 1TIMES ADVOCATE Exeter, Ontario, Canada Wednesday, August 1, 2007 $ x.25 (includes GST) w HURON TRACTOR EXETER 519-235-1115 I www.hurontractor.com JoHNJ DEERE WHAT'S INSIDE "On the farm" A variety of activities as Zurich hosts annual fair PAGE 10 A record ride Annual MS bike ride raises record amount PAGE 1 6 INDEX Editorial 4 Sports 16 Announcements 18 Classifieds 21 TIMES -ADVOCATE 424 MAIN ST. Box 850 EXETER, ONTARIO NOM 1S6 TEL: 519-235-1331 FAX: 519-235-0766 WWW.SOUTHHURON.COM EdwardJones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING 436 Main St., Exeter 519-235-3881 1-866-264-3011 www.edwardjones.com Member CIPF MARK R. HARTMAN hya www,hay.net HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVING EXETER & SURROUNDING AREAS For as low as $19.95/mo. 519-236-4333 Mount Carmel community mourns Regiers IIe119u111111uGlul 1 111 1 111111111ii11i11il1illl .on Laid to rest —The funeral for Bill and Helene Regier, found slain July 23 in their Bronson Line home, was held Monday morning at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church.About 1,000 mourners attended the service, during which Bill and Helene were remem- bered for their devotion to their family, church and community. Forensic reports released last week determined the couple died from gunshot wounds.The prime suspect, 22 -year-old Jesse Norman (meson of Windsor is still at Targe. For additional coverage, see pages two and three. (photo/Scott Nixon) By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF MOUNT CARMEL — About 1,000 family and friends attended the Monday morning funeral of Bill and Helene Regier, found slain July 23 in their Bronson Line home. Bill, 72, and his wife of over 50 years, Helene, 73, were laid to rest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church. Police continue their search for prime suspect Jesse Norman Imeson, 22, of Windsor, who is also suspected in the murder of Windsor bartender Carlos Rivera. Mourners filled the church Monday while hundreds more sat outside to listen to the service led by Rev. Ray Lawhead. Throughout the service, Bill and Helene were remembered for their devotion to their family, their church and their com- munity. Three of the couple's 16 grandchildren read an emotional statement, finding some solace in the fact their grandparents spent their final moments together. They were remembered for their gen- erosity and were described as "always Helene and Bill Regier smiling." Granddaughter Nikki Denomy recalled her grandparents' love of watching the sunset and she described her grandmoth- er's love of shopping, during which her grandfather would patiently wait and make new acquaintances in the mall. "We will bind together as a family to try to understand this tragic loss," Denomy said, adding her grandparents are now "in paradise together." Denomy added Bill and Helene were devoted to Mount Carmel and the church's ongoing renovations were "dear to their hearts." Rev. Lawhead said the only response to the "horrendous" and "evil" act is love. Describing their devotion to the church and community, Lawhead said Bill and Helene were an example for the whole community and the community has gath- ered in spirit. In addition to their 16 grandchildren, Bill and Helene had six children and five great-grandchildren. Visitations for Bill and Helene were held Sunday afternoon and evening at T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home in Dashwood. Prayers by the Catholic Women's League and a Knights of Columbus service were also held. Tuesday afternoon after the Times - Advocate went to press, family and friends were to put straw in at the Regier farm in Bill's memory. Confused With Home Decorating? THERE IS NO NEED TO BE! INNOVATIVE FLOORING IS PLEASED TO HAVE TINA MCCLURE, INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT, JOIN OUR STAFF. INNOVATIVE' FLOORINGFloorsFirstw Beautiful flooring begins with us 457 Main St., Exeter NOM 1S1 �--' 519-235-4401 www.floorsfirst.com/innovativeflooring FOR A NOMINAL FEE (REFUNDABLE UPON PURCHASE), TINA WILL MAKE A HOUSE CALL AND GUIDE YOU IN YOUR CHOICES OF PAINT COLOURS, FURNITURE AND FLOOR COVERING CHOICES.