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CARD OF THANKS DEATH NOTICE RUSSETT, Gertrude Gertrude Russett (nee English) passed away peacefully on Fri. Oct. 13, 2006 at Versa Care Iler Lodge at the age of 98 yrs. Wife of the late Harvey ussett. Loving mother to arilyn and the late Amie 1991) Landry of Essex and eather and John Lyrette of askatoon. Cherished randmother & Shelley and to obert Asbury, Perry and elly Landry, Debbie pcott and Holly Lyrette. earest great grandmother o Amy, Scott,Dan and Matt. lso surviving are many ieces and nephews. redeceased by four brothrs and two sisters. Gertrude was a C.W.L. member for over 50 years, an active member of the Essex Retirees, a longtime parishioner at Holy Name of Jesus Church and was also an avid card player. Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Name of esus Church in Essex on ues. Oct. 17 with Father arry Brunet as celebrant. isitation will continue at he Goulet Funeral Home, 10 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, ntario on Wed. Oct. 18 rom 7-9 p.m. A graveside service will take place on Thurs. Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Renfrew. Arrangements entrusted with the Stewart L. Kennedy Funeral Home in Essex. In kindness memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association will be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be forwarded to skennedy@mnsi.net WANTTO BUY ners were Ethel Allison, Vera McMurren and Thomas Allison. The next card games are on Fri. Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The Friendship Club On Fri. Oct. 13 The Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper at The Millen Centre with 37 attending. After a delicious meal the beautiful mum door prize donated by Donna's Hairstyling was won by Diana Dennis. Entertainment was provided by local children Jessica and Trevor Martin, Tamara and Taylor Bruner and Jonathan Beeby. Introductions were made for political guests which included Vicki Beaulieu, Tom Bain and Don Sylvestre with his charming wife. Diana Dennis played a few piano selections and we closed with the invitation to attend next month's potluck supper the second Friday of every month. Elections for the new officers were as follows: President Donna Roubos, Vice President Joanne McMurren, Recording Secretary Claire Renaud, Card Secretary Ethel Allison, Treasurer Donna Eyraud. We will be moving forward with the introduction of some new ideas while maintaining the roots of the original formation. Please come out and join this old fashioned hamlet style fun which is growing, sharing and friendship that can't be beat. Woodslee United The Christmas Cantata rehearsal will begin Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. The Woodslee U.C. members would like to extend a warm welcome to any and all members of Belle River U.C. to join us for a joint celebration on Dec. 24 (a.m. service at Woodslee United). The rehearsals will be held every Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Attention members of both congregations, on Sun. Oct. 22 all men and women are invited to wear your "cartoon themed" clothing. Leamington United Church is holding a youth retreat on the weekend of Oct. 20-22 at Gesstwood Wednesday, October 18, 2006 · Page 31 MISCELLANEOUS HELPWANTED RECREATION VEHICLES BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS HOMES LOST FOUND GARAGE SALES BABYSITTING PERSONALS PETS LEGALNOTICE Camp. Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to come and meet other youth in our presbytery. Call 519-3269461 or email: melodee@m direct.net for details. meeting of Joint Woodslee Stewards and Trustees on Wed. Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Final service for Maple Grove United Church, 6804 Cty. Rd. 8, Staples on Sun. Oct. 29. Service of closure and reminiscing. Potluck supper at 5 p.m. Service to follow. Woodslee United Church Bazaar Sat. Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Belle River United Church Bazaar Sat. Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. IN MEMORIAMS BUSINESS OPPOR. Gesto Bible Study on Tuesdays from 7-8:15 p.m. Gesto U.C.W. meeting on Thurs. Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Elders meeting on Sun. Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Gesto. Gesstwood Camp fall colour walk on Sun. Oct. 22 from 1-5 p.m. Refreshments to follow. Free will offering. Bethel-Maidstone Turkey Supper on Wed. Oct. 25 starting at 3 p.m. Takeout is available. Sat. Oct. 28 Gesto church games at 6:30 p.m. Bible Society Sunday. Rev. Wib Dawson will speak for the Bible Society at Gesto on Sun. Oct. 29 at the 9 a.m. service. Gesstwood Camp, come out on Sun. Oct. 29 after 11 a.m., dress down or a fall costume or favourite fall activity clothes. Join us for treat bags for the kids and best outfit prizes for the adults. Happy birthday on Tuesday to Josh Palmer as he celebrates #24 and to Ollie Smith, Jeannie Campbell and Maggie Trimble who all share the day for celebrations; on Thursday Clare Holt Sr. gets to chalk up another one. Best of wishes folks. The Pleasant Valley Community Club held a Pepper party last Tuesday. The winners were Ethel Ford, Herald Ferguson, Ruth Ferguson, Bob Matthew, Jean Pepper and Stan Jackson. All are welcome to play Pepper on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The lucky winners on Saturday were Josie Dresser, George Diesbourg, John Simpson, Reba Knight, Grant Beacom and Edna Teskey. Door prizes went to Joyce Hedges and Joanne Diesbourg. Everyone is welcome on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. to play euchre. The ladies provide a delicious lunch. This Sat. Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. our children and young peo- ple are invited to Don Birch's for a hayride. After this festive time they will go to Brooker church for games and lunch. Feel free to invite your friends to come along with you and make this a great day. Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes are available at the church. Please take one and fill it with goodies for children in less fortunate countries. They must be returned by Nov. 5. Jesus and Me Ministries will conduct a seminar entitled Battle For Children at First Baptist Church, Kingsville on Fri. Oct. 27 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Director Rob Lukings will teach the seminar. Fall Rally and Celebration of Praise at Chatham Baptist Church on Sun. Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Musicians from various churches in the association will participate. The Gideon Banquet will be held on Sat. Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Essex Gospel Tabernacle. Tickets are available by calling 519-7332795. The Fall Business Meeting will be held follow- ing the worship service on Nov. 19. The Nominating Committee and Finance Committee are reminded to have their reports ready by then. Migration Kingsville Festival Ecumenical Service on Fri. Oct. 20 at Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments following at Trinity U.C., New California, 1005 Road 2 West Ruthven/Olinda Bake Sale on Sat. Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. at Migration Hall. Open House and Tour with Delicious Tea at Trinity U.C., New California, 1005 Road 2 West, Kingsville from 2-4 p.m. Evening celebration and refreshments at Trinity U.C. at 7:30 p.m. Breakfast for Maryvale at Ruthven/Olinda on Sun. Oct. 22 at 10:45 a.m. Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Trinity United Church building at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Curtis Marwood. Lunch follows. Golden Links card game winners on Fri. Oct. 13 were Patty Sylvester, Joanne George Diesbourg, Diesbourg, Madeline Diesbourg, Lloyd Dewhirst, Blanche Vetor and Don McMurren. Door prize win- Weather has turned completely around over the weekend. Last week we got our first snow storm but got spared what Buffalo got there. Over the weekend it warmed up again and rain is in the forecast for this week. Have a strong experienced voice work for you at the Municipal and County levels of Government. Elect Bob Sylvester Deputy Mayor Lakeshore For more information call 519-727-3849 or e-mail to i8tweety1st@aol.com · PRINT · TELEVISION · RADIO · INTERNET · PROMOTIONS William "Bill" Gay MEDIA MARKETING ASSOCIATES INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, m.media@cogeco.ca NON-PROFITS 519-322-0856