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The Citizen, 2008-06-12, Page 23The Huron OPP Crime Unit is investigating an alleged attempted abduction that occurred in Goderich on June 4. Monday, police stated that the victim was a nine-year-old female. The incident involved an older red pickup truck that had an extend a cab. The rear door to the cab of the truck was hinged at the back of the door causing it to open from the front of the door. The vehicle was possibly a Chevrolet. The suspect in the incident is a male. He appeared to be over 50 years of age and is described as having white hair and a white beard. He was possibly wearing a ball cap and a jacket. Anyone observing this vehicle or male occupant is asked to contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222- T.I.P.S. (8477) or the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Parents are reminded to be vigilant in knowing where their children are playing. Children are reminded of the dangers of strangers. If approached by a stranger, we confirm the need to run and make lots of noise while calling for help in order to alert people in the area of a danger. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008. PAGE 23.Entertainment Leisure& OPP investigating attempted abduction The Huron County Museum Days of Discovery summer day camps will be held from July 9 to Aug. 20. Pre-registration is required for the camps which each day will feature a different theme and a set of hands- on activities. Children between the ages of five and 10 attend the children’s camps while there are youth camps for those between the ages of 10-13. The younger group will experience the Olympic Spirit, July 9; I Can Invent, July 16; Treasure Cove, July 23; Heroes and Villains, July 30; Survivor: Huron, Aug. 6, Ooey Gooey Science, Aug. 13 and Creative Craze, Aug. 20. The youth camps are Mad Scientists, July 17 and Amazing Aviation, Aug. 14 The camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost $20 per day. For more information or to register contact Krista, Meaghan or Elizabeth at the Huron County Museum, 519- 524-2686, ext. 200. A new look Sarah Dillon gets her face painted at Grey Central school’s recent fun fair. There was a number of activities including jumping castles, slides, a visit from the firetruck, a ground tour in a plane and lots of food. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Blyth Festival’s rehearsals got underway for Against the Grain last week as the cast and crew arrived in the village. Against the Grain, an epic family drama, by Carolyn Hay opens the 2008 season on June 20. In this epic story, Henry Jamieson has a dream. Where some people see barren land, Henry only see opportunity. After a lifetime of hard work, Henry Jamieson has built himself an empire of Manitoba grain. But who will take the reins of the family business if his son David doesn’t wake up and seize the opportunity? Seen through the eyes of his young granddaughter Marlene, the story of Henry’s life is distilled into one fateful and unforgettable moment. This sweeping family drama provides lots of laughs to balance the epic struggle between father and son. Inspired by true events, Against the Grain follows one man’s rise to power as he sacrifices everything for the sake of the almighty dollar. The playwright shared how she, like Marlene who is a feisty woman more akin to Hay’s mother, is trying to fill in the missing pieces of family history as stories so often die with the people who lived them. David, the central character, who fights to live his life truthfully holds a special place in her heart. Artistic director, Eric Coates, met Hay in Blyth in 1996 when they worked closely together on Barndance Live! a collective inspired by the CKNX Barn Dance. When approached about this project, etc., Coates was delighted to get involved. Coates, also the director of the project, feels that the audience will be surprised by this powerful piece of Canadian drama. Against the Grain is sponsored by Ideal Supply Company LImited and CJCS 1240 Radio, Stratford. The 2008 Season Sponsor is Sparling’s Propane Co. Ltd. and the 2008 Season Media Sponsor is CTV. Rehearsals for Harvest started on Monday with a meet and greet. Larry Yachimec (previously seen at the Blyth Festival in That Summer and When the Reaper Calls in the 1999 season) will be joined on stage by newcomer Marion Day. The play begins when Allan and Charlotte, having retired from farming, rent their old farmhouse to a nice young man who seems too good to be true. Sure enough, Ron’s behaviour soon starts to make them uneasy – he pays his rent in cash, he has no furniture, and his roommate is a very businesslike rottweiler. Both hilarious and sobering, Harvest is the true story of a couple that nearly lost their life savings when a nice young man turned their Elgin family farm upside down. Harvest previews on June 24 and opens on June 27. Tickets are available at the box office, www.blythfestival.com or call 519- 523-9300 or 1-877-862-5984 toll free. Harvest is sponsored by Gary Bean Securities, Exeter. The media sponsor is The Rural Voice. The 2008 season sponsor is Sparling’s Propane Co. Ltd. and the 2008 season media sponsor is CTV. For full details visit the website at: www.blythfestival.com or toll free 1- 877-862-5984 (519-523-9300 local) for a brochure. Tickets are $18- $28. Festival company arrives in Blyth to begin work Happy 30th Birthday Jason McDougall June 14, 1978 Love from Mom, Dad, Tabatha, Danielle & family Forthcoming Marriage KING ~ McDOUGALL Elgin and Heidi King of Stratford and Wayne and Debbie McDougall of Blyth are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Tabitha Sandra Ann to Jason Wayne The wedding will take place on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 at the Blyth United Church Reception to follow Forthcoming Marriage Edythe Glousher and the late Stanley Glousher of Blyth and Bill and Charolotte Young of Teeswater are pleased to announce the wedding of their children Donna Elaine to Scott Michael on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Byth United Church with reception to follow at Blyth Community Centre Happy 49th Anniversary Boyd and Muriel Taylor June 13, 2008 Love and Best Wishes Jim and Crys, Jamie, Rachael, Tori and Julianne, Ashley, Matt, Carson and Sydney, Jenna and Jordan, Drew and Heather Happy 40th Anniversary Bill & Linda Kieffer Sean, Tammy, Jason and their families invite you to celebrate Bill & Linda’s Wedding Anniversary Friday, June 27, 2008 8:30 pm - 1:00 am at the Wingham Legion Your presence will be the best gift of all Days of Discovery for kids at Huron County MuseumA sign welcoming people to the north entrance of Wingham will be located in Morris-Turnberry, despite objections of some councillors. Councillors were reacting to a letter from Pat Newson, Twp. of North Huron’s director of recreation and facilities, asking permission for erection of the sign just north of Rintoul’s Pools and Spas on County Rd. 4. “They’ll have to do it without my support,” grumbled councillor Bill Thompson who felt the location of the sign, well within Morris- Turnberry, marked territory North Huron would like to take over anyway. But councillor Lynn Hoy pointed out the money for the sign is being donated by the Wingham Horticultural Society and has nothing to do with North Huron. The sign is being proposed for a location outside the Wingham boundary because highway regulations wouldn’t permit it on available land within North Huron, he said. In a recorded vote Thompson was joined by councillor Edna McLellan in opposing permission for the sign to be erected in Morris-Turnberry while mayor Dorothy Kelly, deputy- mayor Jim Nelemans and councillors Lynn Hoy and Paul Gowing supported the motion. Councillor Mark Beaven was absent at this portion of the meeting. M-T council approves Wingham sign By Keith Roulston The Citizen