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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2009-06-18, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN,THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2009. The Coalition for Huron Injury Prevention (CHIP) is launching its summer speeding awareness cam- paign. CHIP member, OPP Const. Joanna Van Mierlo says, “The sum- mer months are a prime time for fatal collisions. Motorists are driving too fast, and because the roads are dry and bare they are less cautious behind the wheel.” Speeding not only increases the risk of being in a crash, but also the severity of the crash and the severity of injuries. “As your speed increases, you have less time to react and it takes a greater distance to stop,” says Van Mierlo. Over the summer, a speed sign will be set up in various locations around the county showing motorists how fast they are driving. Within a week, local police will be enforcing the posted speed limit in that area with zero tolerance. In October 2007, the provincial government introduced new legisla- tion to curb excessive speeding. Streetracers, stunt drivers and those who drive 50 km/h above the speed limit now face licence suspension and vehicle impoundment for seven days, a minimum fine of $2,000 up to $10,000, and six demerit points. So far, 58 motorists in Huron County have been charged under this law. Blyth-area actress and dramaturgeShannon Scott is undertaking a newproject for the London FringeFestival and has asked some of herstudents for some help with Skirts InA Box. While none of the girls from the Serious FUN! Theatre Company, Scott’s theatre group based out of her Blyth-area home, will be appear- ing on stage, they have been con- tributing behind the scenes, helping Scott and her actors along. Scott has been working with young actors in the area for years now and she participated in last year’s Blyth Festival, but this is new ground for her. Scott says the project was created to give theatre students work experi-ence by writing and creating a chil-dren’s show. Having never travelleddown this road before, her work withthe Serious FUN! Theatre Company,the Blyth Festival and local play- wright Briana Brown has prepared her to step out on her own, she says. The play, which is being done in collaboration with Fanshawe College, will feature three actors from the college being directed by Scott through the company Good Girl Productions, comprised of the three actors and Scott. The actors, who range in age from 19 to 21, will be playing children aged 10 to 14 and had their work cut out for them playing children Scottsaid. So to help, Scott brought insome of her young actresses fromthe Serious FUN! Theatre Companyto help and participate in a workshopwith the Fanshawe College actors. Through open discussions and improvisational exercises, Scott says, the girls gave the Fanshawe actors a lot of insight into the young actors, not just the stereotypes. The play starts with a simple chil- dren's’ premise, a game of truth or dare, however, throughout the course of the game, the lives of eight young girls are turned upside down and they have the chance to change for the better. While each girl has her own dis- tinctive personality, the decisionfaces each one as to whether she willstay trapped in the box of stereotypeor if she chooses to take her chanceand finally break free.Each traditional schoolgirl stereo- type is represented, from the Goody Two-Shoes to the Tomboy. The London Fringe Festival runs from June 18 to June 28. Skirts In A Box will play at theFanshawe College Theatre at CitiPlaza (Venue Six) on June 20 at 8p.m., June 21 at 4 p.m., June 23 at 7p.m., June 26 at 7 p.m., June 27 at 4p.m. and June 28 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 for children and $8 for adults. The London Fringe Festival can be reached by calling 519-434-0606. June 19 to June 28 www.strawberrysummerfest.com Lucknow’s Summerfest Schedule of Events Saturday, June 27 All Day Events • Strawberry Pancake Breakfast 7:00 am - 1:00 pm, Lucknow Legion • Lions Car and Truck Show • Free Swimming • Day Camp Playground • Children's Activities • Cindy Cook from TV's Polka Dot Door • Muskoka Wildlife Show • Tiny Tot Children's Village • Touch Table by the Bowmanville Zoo • Youth Soccer Tournament and Championship Games • Festive Gardens Saturday night concert - Dry County featuring Symtomist. Concert held at the Lucknow Sports Complex. 19+ Admission $10 Sunday, June 28 All Day Events • Championship Slo-pitch Games • Community Wide Church Services • Lucknow Legion Pipe Band • Festive Gardens • Free Swimming Friday, June 19 Dungannon Super Pull Dance, Dance to Settler's Creek Band at the Dungannon Community Centre. 19+ Admission $10 Saturday, June 20 Annual Dungannon Super Pull, 2:30 pm, Dungannon Fairgrounds. Adult admission $15 Children (5-12) $5 Preschool - Free. Raindate - Sunday June 21, at noon. Wednesday, June 24 Slo-pitch Tournament June 24 to 28 - 48 - Ladies and Men's teams Festive gardens and food booth. Thursday, June 25 Teen Dance Gr. 5 - 8 at the Lucknow Legion, Soccer Tournament June 25 - 27 - 32 Mixed U10 & U12 Teams, Slo-pitch Games Friday, June 26 Slo-pitch and Soccer Games 16+ Dance Featuring Matt Mays. Opening act is Dean Lickyer. $25 advance; $30 at door. Dance Tickets Available at: Matt Mays - Ticketscene Dry Country - Ticketscene Lucknow: McDonagh Insurance, Everlastings Flower and Gifts, Lucknow Tourism Office Wingham: Keil Insurance, Flowers on Main Tractor Pull - Adults $15, Children 5-12 $5, Preschoolers FREE • Pro Stock • Farm Modified • Super Farm • Sanctioned Farm Stock • Blown Two & Four Wheel Drive Trucks • Single and multi engines GREAT FOOD & FESTIVE GARDENS FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL STEVE 519-529-7108 OR DAVE 519-525-3354 OR VISIT www.dungannontractorpull.ca SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2:30 P.M. Dungannon Fairgrounds RAIN DATE; JUNE 21, NOON Event Sponsors The Bull 94.5 A Channel Edward Fuels Lloyd Collins Construction 101.7 The One Epcor Lucknow Kinsmen/Kinettes Hurontel Molsons Dungannon Agricultural Society MR Nicholson Trucking * Friday, June 19 - Settler’s Creek Band * • Age of Majority • Tickets $10 • Info or tickets: Mike 519-528-2949 Music makers The Brussels Public School band was among the entertainment on offer during a talent night held last week. (Vicky Bremner photo) Blyth actress to direct at London Fringe Fest Slow down, stay safe