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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-07-12, Page 1616 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, July 12, 2006 CAS unveils new head office STRATFORD — Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell and Perth - Middlesex MPP John Wilkinson were greeted with applause as they jointly cut the ribbon to the new Stratford head office of the Huron - Perth Children's Aid Society, offi- cially opening the building to the public. Area dignitaries, public service and school representatives, agency volunteers, foster parents and oth- ers gathered June 29 to celebrate the opening of the new home of the Huron -Perth CAS. During the ribbon -cutting cere- mony, Susanna D'Arcy, regional president of Rogers, presented the agency with a donation to sponsor the agency's teen waiting room. Rogers sponsored the ribbon -cut- ting ceremony and the reception that followed. The Foster Parents Association of Huron -Perth also made a donation to the agency dur- ing the ceremony. "The agency service demands had outgrown the old space," said Huron -Perth CAS executive director Tom Knight. "The Huron -Perth CAS now has a new resource centre and head office that is designed for our service delivery needs and is a very friendly and pleasant space for the community and staff." The new site offers warm and comfortable meeting place for fami- lies as well as a play area for chil- dren. Additionally, a large auditori- um provides space for foster parent training and other child and family- oriented community activities. Huron -Perth CAS amalgamated three years ago; before 2003, Huron CAS had served children, families and the community for 95 years, and the Perth CAS for more than 110 years. The agency is man- dated by the Child and Family Services Act to promote the best interests, protection, and well- being of children in the region and operates under the oversight of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Huron -Perth CAS strives to keep children safe and families intact, and the agency works with families to improve things from within the home. Approximately 560 families are working with Huron -Perth CAS, and the agency employs more than 100 social workers and support staff. Members of the community are welcome to contact Huron -Perth CAS with any questions they have about child well-being, neglect or abuse, as well as about community programs, fostering and volunteer- ing. If you suspect a child is being neglected or abused, contact the Huron -Perth Children's Aid Society immediately: (519) 271-5290 for the Stratford office, and (519) 524- 7356 for the Goderich office. All calls are confidential. The official grand opening of the new head office of the Huron -Perth Children's Aid Society was held June 29. Helping cut the ribbon, from left, were board members Brian Hodgson, Bob Downham,Vince Judge, Dean Whalen, Gail Grant, Marie Parsons, board of directors president Robin Dunbar, board member Linda Hendrick, Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell, Huron -Perth Children's Aid Society executive director Tom Knight, Perth -Middlesex MPP John Wilkinson, board members Arden Farrow, John Campbell and Larry Langan. (photo/submitted) Witty and intriguing thriller "Corpse!" entertains By Deb Lord TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF GRAND BEND - A witty but intriguing thriller was embraced by theatre -goers at Huron Country Playhouse as the production "Corpse!" debuted July 5. A comical whodunit, set in London in 1936, during the time of Edward VIII's abdication, "Corpse" admin- isters lots of laughs, intrigue and guffaws as its plot twists and turns. Anything can happen - and most of it does - in this production of suspenseful mistaken identity. Evelyn Farant, played by Ivan Sherry, is a struggling out -of -work actor, who is extremely jealous of his iden- tical twin brother Rupert's wealth and prestige. Farant, schemes a plot to murder his brother with the assis- "Corpse!" at Huron Country Playhouse will be offer- ing a witty but intriguing thriller to audiences from July 5 until 22.Above, Ivan Sherry and Robert Latimer battle for survival during the production. photo/submitted) tance of a bumbling con man Major Ambrose Powell, played by Robert Latimer. Farant plans to switch iden- tities with his brother and live off his wealth for the rest of his life. Sounds like a simple plan? If only bum- bling errors, mixed identities and interfering neigh- bours did not occur. With comical appearances by shameless landlady Mrs. McGee, played by Lorna Wilson, and well-timed drop -ins by English bobby, Constable Hawkins, played by Mark Uhre, the audience enjoys lots of entertain- ment. Director Adam Furfaro again expertly timed the characters so the "whodunit" foolproof idea just did not work out as planned. "Corpse!" plays eight shows a week, July 5 until July 22. Tickets can be ordered by calling the Huron Country Playhouse Box Office at (519) 238-6000 or toll free at 1-888-449-4463. To promote public safety, the Municipality of South Huron developed the Swimming Pool Fence By-law #24-2004. A swimming pool is defined as: - Having a water depth of more than 75 centimeters at any point, and - Having a surface area of more than 1 square metre (10.8 square feet) If you have an existing swimming pool that is not fenced or are planning on purchasing/installing a pool and it meets the above definition, swimming pool fence permit must be obtained from the Municipality. Inspections will ensure the fence is constructed according to the by-law thus protecting against unauthorized entry. By-law #24-2004 can be viewed on our website www.town.southhuron.on.ca. or at the Municipal Building Department, 322 Main St. S., Exeter iJ Ol POLICE BRIEFS Thefts in the area LUCAN BIDDULPH — On June 16 a purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle at 1 to 1 Fitness on Richmond Street in Lucan Biddulph. SOUTH HURON — Huron OPP are investigating the break and enter into a residential garage on Kirkton Road in South Huron. The incident took place some- time between June 19 and June 21. Parties gained entry into a locked residential garage, stealing a large quantity of hand and power tools. The loss is estimated to excess $1,500. BAYFIELD — Sometime between June 18 and June 24 thieves attended the docks at the Bayfield Marine in Bayfield. They entered the dock area stealing a Mercury outboard motor and Quicksilver dinghy. The estimated loss is in excess of $5,000. The 2004 9.9 Mercury Outboard motor serial number is 0T925195. The Mercury Quick Silver inflatable dinghy has stain- less steel davits on the right side which is the star- board side. WI enjoy summer picnic EXETER - On Tues., July 4, Huron South District Women's Institute met at Riverview Park Exeter for their annu- al picnic. President Jane Dearing called the group to order and the Women's Institute grace was sung. Members from Crediton, Grand Bend, Hurondale and Zurich branches enjoyed a bountiful potluck lunch. A Farmer's Market Table was laden with pro- duce and homemade arti- cles and all items sold. President Jane conduct- ed a short business meet- ing and reminded the ladies of future Women ' s Institute activities such as the Tweedsmuir meeting in Coldstream, the confer- ence in London and the Fall rally in Dashwood. Everyone enjoyed the games and relays. A magnetic bracelet really helped find the small gold pins in the rice! The Huron South DistrictWomen's Institute held its annual picnic recently.Above, enjoying the games are Marlene Archer being blindfolded by NoellaTriebner. Looking on is Marg Desjardine. (photo/submitted) GRAND OPENING RepRea Used Bookstore SATURDAY, JULY 15 Drop In for the GRAND OPENING Free Coffee & Tea - Treats Giveaways - Book Bags, Bookmarks, & More 10am till 5:30pm 411 Main St. S, Exeter General Fiction, Suspense/Mystery, Horror, Romance, Children, Historical, Etc Great Prices, Most Books 112 Price