The Times-Advocate, 2002-09-25, Page 18By Sandra Forster
TIMES-ADVOCATE STAFF
ZURICH – The C.O.P.
(Community Oriented
Policing) committee is com-
mitted to community polic-
ing concerns, not to be cop
wannabes or to squeal on
offenders.
Its 15 members, including
Huron OPP constable Liam
Brennan, South Huron and
Bluewater councillors and
the public, share information
about vandalism, break-ins
and suggest solutions.
At a brainstorming, grass
roots meeting Sept. 18 in the
Municipality of Bluewater
offices in Zurich, the C.O.P.
committee came up with a
way to dispel some of the
myths people have about
what’s legal and what’s not.
A new C.O.P. Corner fea-
ture in the Times-Advocate
will answer submitted ques-
tions every week.
Committee member Joanne
Morgan of Crediton and
Brennan will answer com-
mon questions about traffic
or liquor laws, or communi-
ty concerns.
The column will appear on
page two. Signed questions
can be submitted by calling
Morgan at 234-6605 and
leave a message or e-mail
sforster@southhuron.com.
Anonymous questions can
be dropped through the mail
slot in the front door of the
T-A. A box for questions
will be set up at the South
Huron District High School.
Speed sign
The C.O.P. committee was
instrumental in buying a
mobile speed sign which
digitally displays your vehi-
cle speed next to the posted
speed limit.
Brennan says the sign is “a
great educational tool.”
Any community wanting
the sign on their street only
has to ask Exeter OPP for it
and must arrange for a
homeowner to be responsi-
ble for setting up and storing
it for two weeks at a time.
For the past 14 years, the
C.O.P. committee met every
other month and guest
speakers include demonstra-
tions by the rescue unit,
canine unit and drug identi-
fication team.
Brennan urges homeown-
ers to call police of they see
anything suspicious and
report any incident. For
instance, small items stolen
out of a shed may seem
minor to one person, but if
several sheds are broken
into in one neighbourhood,
the trend is noted and extra
patrols will be made to catch
the thief and prevent further
break-ins.
People shouldn’t hesitate
to call police, but if so, they
can send an anonymous let-
ter to the OPP office. Those
with community concerns
can talk to their municipal
councillor.
Homeowners can fill out a
private residence register
form at the OPP office
authorizing property checks
if they are away on holidays
and worried about unsched-
uled parties or to check
vehicles left in the driveway.
Brennan also reported on a
number of ATV thefts in the
south end of Huron County.
24 Wednesday, September 25, 2002Exeter Times–Advocate
Announcements
• COMING EVENTS •
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PENNY SALE - Wed. Nov. 6/02
at 7pm. 200 Sanders St., Precious Blood Church hall. Fun
for all. Door prizes, refreshments, draws, crafts, baking,
christmas gifts and toys. Presented by Precious Blood
CWL. (39-41)
CIDER FEST - Sunday, September 29. VanEgmond House,
Egmondville, Ont. 10am-4pm. Adults $2.00, Children
$1.00. (39*)
DUPLICATE BRIDGE - starts Wed., Oct. 2/02. 7:30 at
Exeter Legion Hall. New players welcome. (38-40*)
EXETER ODDFELLOWS - will not be having Tuesday
meetings Oct. 1, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12, due to Installing of new
members and Grand Masters Banquet. (39*)
FREE ADMISSION - if you are 45+ make the Mature Adult
Lifestyle Exhibition Sept. 24 & 25 at the Community Centre
in Bayfield “ a must visit”. Sponsored by the Bayfield &
Area Chamber of Commerce. Open from 10am-4pm. Many
different exhibitors, seminars and entertainment daily. For
information call toll-free 1-866-565-2499. (37-39*)
KIRKTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - “Autumn
Splendor” Tuesday, October 1, 2002, 7:15 pm. Kirkton
Woodham Community Centre. Speaker: Adam Foulon,
“Edenworks” London. Topic: Landscape Lighting &
Design. Plant Auction: Donations welcome. (39*)
REV. MARK CURTIS, “CANADA’S SINGING PRIEST”
IN CONCERT - Sun., Oct. 27th. 7:30pm. Exeter United
Church. Tickets: Advance $10, Door $12, Teens $5.
Tickets available: Exeter United Church 235-0860, Country
Flowers, Country Trenditions, MacLeans Home Hardware,
Hensall United Church. Contemporary, gospel, Celtic, show
tunes, ballad-style music, stories & lots of laughter! (38-43*)
TOM’S PLACE FALL 2002 ENTERTAINMENT SCHED-
ULE - Fri. Sept. 27 - straight ahead rock & roll “Pop Joy”.
Sat. Oct. 5 - help us celebrate the 8th Anniversary of Tom’s
with the return of “The Pillowheads”. Sat. Oct. 12 - classic
rock with “Out of the Box”. Sat. Oct. 19 - all your favorite
classic rock with “Back to Basics”. Thurs. Oct. 24 - special
promo night with Brick Brewery. Sat. Oct 26 - back by pop-
ular demand “Stevie T. & The Kingtones”. Thurs. Oct 31 -
Halloween Party - our DJ is back. Prizes for best costume.
(39*)
TURKEY SUPPER AT HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN
CHURCH, LUCAN - Wednesday, October 23rd, 2002. For
reservations call: 227-4905 for 4 pm. seating, 227-4272 for 5
pm. seating, 227-4508 for 6 pm. seating, 227-4469 for 7 pm.
seating. For Takeout reservations call 227-4766. Prices:
Adults $12.00, children $6.00, preschoolers free. (39-41)
WELLINGTON FIREARMS COLLECTORS SHOW -
Sunday, September 29, 2002. Featuring antique, military,
hunting and sporting firearms and related equipment. Buy,
sell or trade. Sponsored by the Arthur Optimist Club.
Arthur Community Centre Hall, 8 am to 12 noon, $4/person,
children under 12 are admitted free, but must be accompa-
nied by an adult. Exhibitors are welcome. All proceeds for
community betterment. (39x)
CARE CLOWNING “BECOME A CERTIFIED CLOWN”
- Learn the gentle art of care clowning. Learn how to apply
makeup and assemble your costume. Classes start October
7th for six weeks - right here in Exeter. Teacher is Pat
Willows of Stratford. Cost $135. Includes makeup kit, 100
page instructional manual and much more. For more infor-
mation and registration call “Winkle” at 235-3666 or Chris
at 235-2991. (38-40)
“EVERY OCCASION
VISITS”
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO
ANNOUNCE THAT WELCOME
WAGON IS BACK IN EXETER
The Hostess will bring gifts
and greetings along with
helpful information
about your community.
Programs now covered are
Community Welcome,
Birth of Baby, Bridal at
Home, Professional
Business Welcome (new
business, new owner or new
manager), & Plus 50 Home
Contact new Hostess
Liz Brooks 235-3667
SCHADE / McARTHUR
Bill and Anne Schade of Dashwood are happy to
announce the forthcoming marriage of their daugh-
ter Christine to Ernest McArthur, son of Donelda
and the late Earl McArthur of Stokes Bay. The
wedding will take place at St. Peter’s Lutheran
Church, Zurich, Ont, September 28, 2002 at 4 p.m.
Open reception at 9 p.m. at Zurich arena.
KAAK / ROLLINGS
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Diane Kaak along with
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey and Evelyne Rollings are
pleased to announce the marriage of their children,
Julie Annette to Allen Eugene. The wedding will
take place at 2:30 p.m. in St. Patrick Parish, Lucan,
on Saturday, September 28, 2002. Friends and
neighbours are welcome to join them on their spe-
cial day by attending their wedding reception at 9
p.m. in the Lucan Community Centre.
COOK / THOMPSON
Wayne and Barb
Cook of Zurich
are pleased to
announce the
forthcoming
marriage of their
daughter
Tamara Marie to
Bradley William,
son of Bill and
Bernice
Thompson of
Exeter. The
wedding will take
place at the
Caven
Presbyterian
Church in Exeter
on September
28, 2002 at 2:30
p.m. An open
reception will fol-
low at 9 p.m. at
the South Huron
Rec Centre.
All our love,
Betty, Katelyn
& Connor
Speaking of
Nifty, Guess
Who’s 50?
C.O.P.group committed to community
Laurent Vaillancourt creates a globe of interlaced
steel cable within a circle of 20 flags of the world
while Swiss music plays Sept.17 in Zurich.Three
artists,sponsored by the Ontario Trillium Foundation,
Canada Council for the Arts and the Franco-Ontarian
Foundation,stopped in Zurich as part of their ‘world
tour’ of 19 Ontario towns named for world cities.
Future stops include Brussels,Hanover,Moscow and
Athens.(photo/Sandra Forster)
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