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The Times Advocate, 2008-08-13, Page 66 Times -Advocate Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Opinion Forum News Coffee break hosts needed Plans are once again brewing at The Alzheimer Society of Huron County as they prepare for their 13th annual Coffee Break fundraiser. The official date is Thursday September 18/08, but any day in September is just fine to host a "Coffee Break" event We are beginning our quest for enthusiastic and creative people to host coffee breaks all throughout Huron County. Simply invite your friends, neighbours, colleagues and clients to "take a break" and make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Huron County If you were a home host last year, or held a break at Let 44 t0 Edi your place of employment we hope that we can count on your support again this year. Last year Coffee Breaks were held throughout Huron County, hosts wel- comed friends and colleagues and raised more than $15,000.00. Amazing success! Every new event means new people are being reached with the Alzheimer Message. 90% of money raised during Coffee Break stays right here in Huron County to help the Alzheimer Society provide education and support for persons with Alzheimer's dis- ease, their families and care givers. The remaining 10% of money raised is desig- nated for research. If you want more information on how you can host a Coffee Break, please contact Theresa Wilson at the Alzheimer Society Of Huron County at 519-482-1482 or 1-800-561- 5012. ters the for Thanks THERESA WILSON Events Coordinator Alzheimer Society of Huron County Vaudevillian inspired musical at Playhouse GRAND BEND — The Huron Country Playhouse ends its season with "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum," a musical comedy. "'A Funny Thing Happened' is one of the silliest and funniest farces in the history of Broadway," says Drayton Entertainment artistic director Alex Mustakas. This vaudevillian inspired musical romp centres around the inhabi- tants of three adjacent houses in ancient Rome, and chronicles a day in the life of Pseudolus, the craftiest slave in Rome, as he tries to extri- cate himself from an increasingly farcical situation. When the wily philistine discovers that his master's son, Hero, is in love with the beautiful — yet dim witted — courtesan next door, he promises to help win her heart in exchange for his freedom. But the road to true love is never easy, and this romance is blocked with stunning surprises, cunning disguises and the wildest chase scene ever "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" opened on broadway in May 1962 and ran 964 performances. The show broke the traditional musical comedy mould by only using one stage set and no change of cos- tumes. In doing so, it won a Tony Award for Best Musical. "The light-hearted script enables the performers to play and riff off each other," says Mustakas, adding, "It's witty, unconventional and utter- ly shameless." The play starts today (Wednesday) and runs until Aug. 30. For tickets contact the box office at 238-6000 or toll free at 1-888-449- 4463 or for more information visit www. huroncountryplayhouse. coin `Cosmic Adventures' EXETER — The first week of August was a load of fun as Playground celebrated 'Sand and Sun.' On Tuesday the children brought an old CD which was made into a suncatcher by deco- rating the sides with sparkling stars and glitter. We also made smoothies for an afternoon treat. On Thursday the kids made a sand art craft and on Friday we had a sandcastle creations com- petition. This week's theme is `Cosmic Adventures' and we have both a bus trip as well as an in -town trip. On Monday we had an `alien' invade us as we were taking a stroll along the trail. The kids were totally freaked out but accepted the `alien' with open arms to join us for a few games before it was time to take off for home. Today's craft was mak- ing our very own pet meteors. Tomorrow is our bus trip to London where we will bowl at Fleetway and spend the afternoon in Springbank Park. As a reminder, children will need socks for bowling, a bagged and labeled lunch, as well as a bathing suit, towel and sun- screen for the afternoon at the wading pool and playground equipment. The bus will leave the Playground at 9 a.m. and will return at about 4 p.m. If you haven't done so already, get your per- mission form and payment in quickly to reserve a spot. For our in -town trip we have planned to go to Dairy Queen Friday morning for a tour of their facilities and to check out what goes on behind the counter. DESS BICKELL EXETER PLAYGROUND Environmental commissioner in Goderich GODERICH — Ontario's environmental commis- sioner Gord Miller is headlining the fifth annual "It All Ends Up in the Lake" con- ference Aug. 23. As environmental commissioner of Ontario, Miller reports directly to the Legislative Assembly, monitoring and reporting on compliance by provincial ministries with the Environmental Bill of Rights to ensure that Ontario's natural environment is protected and conserved for future generations. Only Ontario and New Zealand have an independent officer. "We are excited that Gord Miller has agreed to be our keynote speaker this year. We have asked for the last few years but conflicts prevent- ed him from coming," says Mike McElhone, one of the conference organiz- ers. "Anyone who has heard him speak has found him to be blunt, critical and entertaining. The fact that he was appointed by a Conservative government and renewed by a Liberal government is a tribute to his skills and dedication," McElhone adds. Miller will highlight the state of the Great Lakes. "It All Ends Up in the Lake" is organized by rep- resentatives of the shoreline community groups and organizations committed to improving the water quality of Lake Huron. Over 40 displays and exhibitors are anticipated, drawing from community groups and initiatives and commercial suppliers of environmentally friendly products and services. Other speakers will also present their insight on improving water quality in Lake Huron. The conference runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Columbus Centre, 390 Parson's Court in Goderich. Admission is $10 at the door. POLICE BRIEFS South H u ro n Trail Run Suspect wields knife at witnesses GRAND BEND — A 23 -year-old London man has been charged with pos- sessing a prohibited weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous pur- pose after an incident at the Grand Bend beach. A young couple were walk- ing through the parking lot at the beach and stopped to admire a unique car parked in the lot. Each obtained a photo of the car on their cellular phones. It is alleged that while standing near the vehicle, the alarm somehow activat- ed alerting the vehicle owner, who came running. It is alleged that he chal- lenged the couple as to what they were doing and demanded they delete the photos they had taken. It was then that he entered the vehicle and produced a knife, opening it in a flicking manner and again demanding they delete the photos. The victims, along with other witnesses left the area and attended the Grand Bend OPP detachment where the incident and vehicle descriptors were provided. A broadcast was made to officers in Lambton and surround- ing counties to observe for the suspect vehicle. A short time later, the suspect vehicle and four occupants was stopped by officers from Middlesex OPP on Nairn Road. Found in the vehicle was a large machete type weapon. Follow- up found the prohibited knife in a garbage can at Grand Bend beach. Charged is a London man. He will appear in Sarnia Court July 28. OPP find snake ZURICH — A python that went missing from a Zurich apartment July 24 was located in a neighbour's washroom July 31. The snake, which had trav- eled through the plumbing system, was caught without incident or injury to anyone. Lucan credit card theft LUCAN — A vehicle parked at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre on Main Street was entered Aug. 1 and a wallet and purse with a credit card and debit card were taken. The credit card was used for three purchases before the card was cancelled. BBBSSH fundraiser —The annual South Huron Trail Run was Sunday morning, including an eight kilometre and a two kilometre run for its participants.Above from left are Mitchell's Lesley Binning, Forest's Lydia Willemse, who was the first woman to complete the race,Woodstock's Lyle Paupst and Zurich's Pat Hartman. London's Scott LaLande was the first runner to make it to the finish Iine.The money collected from the race will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron (BBBSSH).The total amount raised was unknown as the T -A was going to print. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout)