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The Times Advocate, 2008-01-30, Page 23Wednesday, January 30, 2008 TIMES -ADVOCATE 23 Announcements/Community 259 Cards of Thanks BECKER - I would like to thank my family and many friends who helped me cele- brate my 75th birthday at the Zurich Community Centre. Also thanks to all who sent cards, gifts, phone calls and visits. Many thanks to the Arc Angels ladies who host- ed a party at the store on the 10th. Special thanks to my wife Nancy, my children Laurie & Van, Cathy & Rick, Joe & Nancy and my grand- children for the great job in organizing this much appre- ciated surprise party. Bill (5*) CALDWELL - The family of Eudora Caldwell would like to express our sincere appre- ciation for the many expres- sions of sympathy received by way of donations, cards, on-line messages from all our friends, neighbours, relatives and associates. We would also like to extend our thanks for the kindness shown for all the food delivered to our homes, all the phone calls of support, all the floral trib- utes, along with the many personal visits during this difficult time, they have been a source of strength and encouragement to all of us. Our special thanks to the Huron County ambulance attendants for their quick and professional care, also to the Doctors and Nurses at both the South Huron Hospital and the Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital for their extreme care and compassion provided for her comfort. Thank you Bob Heywood for your touching message in the celebration of Eudora's life, also to Mary Moffatt for her musical complements. Also a thank you to the ladies of the Hensall United Church for your excellent lunch and hospitality. Thank you to McBeath Funeral Home for their assistance and guidance with all the arrangements. Everyone's kindness and sup- port will always be remem- bered and cherished. Bob, Terry, Jeff (5*) DUNN - The family of the late Charles Chester Dunn would like to express our sin- cere thanks to everyone for their acts of kindness through this difficult time. Your donations to charity, plants, prayers and cards were great- ly appreciated. Special thanks to Rev. Paul Ross for the beautiful service, the Exeter United Church ladies for the luncheon, the staff of the Exeter Villa for the won- derful care that he received the last three and a half years along with the wonderful care of Dr. Bill Steciuk. He really loved all of you. He made many wonderful friends at the Exeter Villa as well and we want to thank you for being the wonderful friends that you were. Thank you to the hospital staff of South Huron Hospital who took such good care of Chester those last couple of weeks. It is greatly appreci- ated. Thank you also to Bill Haskett and his staff for everything that you did for us and all of your support dur- ing this difficult time. A spe- cial thanks to all those who visited him at the Exeter Villa and a special thanks to Shirley Kirk and Marjorie Dayman for all the visits and the little things that you did. Chester was always positive and loving and we never heard him complain. He is going to be missed greatly. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Bob and Kathy Lammie, Dave and Beth Prouty and families (5*) 259 Cards of Thanks MCLEOD - The family of the late Marguerite McLeod (nee Peat) wishes to extend the deepest thanks to all who showed so much kindness, caring and support through such a difficult time. Through your flowers and cards, donations and your loving presence throughout her illness and her visitation and service you have shown us that Marguerite was a part of countless lives in our com- munity and beyond, and will never be forgotten. We offer special thanks to the dedicat- ed and caring medical staff of London Health Sciences Centre (University Hospital location) and of South Huron Hospital. Cam and Judy McLeod generously opened their home, and together with the considerate and capable team from the Community Care Access Centre, brought dignity and respect to Marguerite during her illness. We'd like to thank Haskett's for their compassion and pro- fessionalism in our time of loss, and the Rev. Alun Thomas, of the Legion for a touching and beautiful ser- vice honouring Marguerite. Thank you to the ladies of the Legion, also, for their heart- felt contributions at the lun- cheon after the service. It is a great comfort to us to see how much each of you were touched by Marguerite and to know that so many people will remember and continue Mom, Gran and Great Granny's legacy of love and laughter. (5*) VAN VALKENGOED - Where can we possibly start? There are literally 1000's of you to thank. First of all a special thank you to Constable Jeff Adkin and to Detective Ralph Christmas, for understanding from the start something was terribly wrong Thanks to the profes- sional and volunteer pilots, who aided in the search. The OPP dive team, and hundreds of volunteers young and old who helped us find our son. Special thanks to our staff, who continued to run our business, as Ryan would have loved to see. Also to Ryan's friends who helped in many ways, especially with stories of Ryan that brought us much joy. Thank you to those of you who made donations, provided the wonderful food, those of you who sent flow- ers, card, e-mails and those who came to be with us for support. Many of you did all of the above. Thank you to the Zion United Church for handling the Scott Woods dinner and our funeral lunch. Excellent team work! Thanks to Hoffman's Funeral Home for understanding and helping our younger son's curiosity. We are over- whelmed by the response from all of you, and we will always be greatly apprecia- tive. Bob, Lorie, Jacob and Jared (5) 249 Coming Events CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOS- ETS FOR A GOOD CAUSE....BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH HURON "INDOOR YARD SALE" - Clothing, toys, small household items, books. Trivitt Memorial Church, Main St. Exeter. Fri. Feb. 8, 4-7pm. Sat. Feb. 9, 9am-2pm. Light refresh- ments available. Drop off new or gently used items on Fri. Feb. 8, 9am-noon. No electronics please. Would you like to help? Volunteers are needed! Please call Linda Finkbeiner 519-235- 4031. All proceeds to Big Brother Big Sisters of South Huron. (5;6*) COMING EVENTS COFFEE BREAK LADIES BIBLE STUDY - Join us as we "Discover the Power of Forgiveness". 6 week study commencing January 24, 9:30 am. Emmanuel Baptist Church 519-235-2661. No previous Bible knowledge necessary. All welcome. (3-5) EXETER CHAPTER O.E.S. - SWEETHEART DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT - Exeter Masonic Hall, behind the OPP building. Friday, February 15, 2008. 6:30 - ??? Tickets $13 each or $25 a couple. Door Prizes, Draws and Fun!! For tickets contact: 519-235-0905, 519-235-1588 or 519-229- 6947.(5-7*) PANCAKE BREAKFAST - TUESDAY, FEB. 5 - St. John's By The Lake Anglican Church, Grand Bend, Hwy. 21 N. 7:30am - 10 am. Church Hall. Tickets $6/person. Contact Pete or Ruth 519-238- 8707 or Chris 519-238-1483. SHROVE TUESDAY PAN- CAKE SUPPER - Precious Blood Parish Hall. Tuesday, February 5, 5-7 pm. Adults $5.00, children $2.50, preschool free. Tickets at door. (5*) SWEETHEART OLD TYME COUNTRY DANCE - featur- ing RURAL ROOTS. Saturday, February 16, 2008, 9 pm. - 1 am. $15.00 per person, lunch provided. Kirkton Community Centre. Proceeds to Kirkton-Woodham Pool. For tickets contact: Murray 519-236-7746, Jeff 519-237- 3424, Wayne @ Otterbein's Barber Shop 519-235-0559 or Kirkton Market 519-229-8923. TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH PANCAKE SUP- PER - Tuesday, February 5th, 5 to 7 pm. Ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw and pancakes. Adults $8.00, children 5-12 $4.00. Pay at the door. (3-5*) VALENTINES DAY SWEET- HEART FROLIC DANCE - Friday, Feb. 15. Dashwood Hall 8:30-1. Sponsored by Dashwood Men's Club. Tickets $25/couple. Music by SUNRISE. Lunch provided. Phone 519-237-3418 or 519- 234-6749. (3-5) HENSALL UNION CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING Mon., Feb. 4 1O A.M. UPSTAIRS @ W.G. THOMPSON LIMITED Robt. Bell, Chairman Joanne Rowcliffe, Sec. Treas. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL 519-263-5683 Everyone Welcome HENSALL UNION CEMETERY IS A REGISTERED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SURPRIZE! Hoppa 50'" LINDA LOVE DAD & JO -ANN, JANET & MARSHALLS —40 ••••••••••• : Pappy ISH : If tr<tkbay 'lake' • • • • • • ve • your • family • • and • • friends • ••••••••••• • • • •• • • •• « R ' pc q 4r Ira• Ot ERIE HOHNER 4 LOVE YOUR FAMILY 4 AND FRIENDS • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • 7'• • • • • • • • • • • • • HAPPY 9OOALDENE! JOIN US TO CELEBRATE OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 10TH, 2007 DASHWOOD UNITED CHURCH 2PM.4PM BEST WISHES ONLY PLEASE 5007 BRRIES KOLTEN DONALD JOHN SCHENK Born: October 11, 2007 Weight (birth): 8 lbs. 4 oz. Weight (now): 15 lbs. 3 oz. Birthplace: Stratford General Hospital Parents: Jodi Willis and Kris Schenk Siblings: Emma -Leigh, 3 years old Grandparents: Bob and Judi Willis, Dashwood, Bonnie Schenk, Zurich. Great -Grandparents: Shirley Kirk and Mona Traquair, Exeter, Gerald Schenk, Crediton and Glen and Marg Neeb, Zurich What I liked best about 2007: I liked meeting my big sister Emma, and 1 like when she plays with me. 1 also liked meeting the rest of my fami- ly and friends and my new baby cousin Ty. (We might get into some trouble when we are older). Aiden William Harris Born: March 4, 2007 Parents: Scott and Tammy Harris Weight (Birth): 7 lbs. 15 oz. Weight (Now): 18 lbs. Birthplace: St. Joseph's Hospital, London, ON Siblings: Chloe, 4 years Grandparents: John and Pat Ward (Lucan), Bonnie McKee (Stratford) What I liked best about 2007: Meeting my big sister, playing with her dolls, learning to walk at Christmas, and exploring all Mommy's cupboards! Exeter Hawks ELIMINATION DRAW WINNERS $1000 WINNER Jeff Smale $125 WINNERS Doug Geoffry Devon Elliot Dave Revington M & D Pfaff $100 WINNERS Bill Dymond Terry Bourne Brad & Cindy Coates Dale Allen Mike Apps $50 WINNERS Fred & Ruthanne Negrijn Alicia Babbage Mark Rothbauer Dorothy Babbage Scott Muirhead John Rasenberg Scott Parks Randy Bowden Tom McCann Jeff Slaght Mike Blois John & Sharon Munn Steve Bedard Lindsay Parr Josh Wood