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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
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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)
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