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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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EDITORIAL
Tragedy -free
weekend
It was refreshing Tuesday morning to receive
an e-mail from Huron OPP Const. Joanna
Van Mierlo informing us that there were no
tragedies or serious accidents on Huron County
roads over the long weekend.
It seems nearly every holiday weekend is
marred by some senseless tragedy that takes
away innocent lives.
Huron OPP were kept busy over the weekend
with about 200 calls, but none were of the trag-
ic variety. According to Van Mierlo, Huron OPP
set up more than a dozen RIDE checkpoints
throughout the county to keep an eye on things.
Of course, not everything was perfect — there
were the usual charges of mischief, disturbing
the peace, underage drinking and speeding
tickets, with one Chatham man losing his
license for street racing. But for the most part
things were under control and Van Mierlo's
press release states, "Members of the OPP are
pleased with the results of the weekend and
happy that most were responsible citizens."
With the Victoria Day weekend unofficially
marking the beginning of a long summer that
will see local roads busy with tourist traffic, let's
hope we can turn last weekend's safety success
into a trend.
Get involved
Anyone interested in having a voice with the
province's prescription drug funding policy is
asked to apply for a position on the Ontario
Citizens Council, which will be a group of 25
individuals from across the province which will
met twice a year to discuss the province's drug
policy and give advice to the government. The
council will also report to the Minister of Health
and Long -Term Care and the executive officer
of the Ontario Public Drug Programs. Each
Citizens Council will serve a three-year term.
They are designed to provide a voice for
Ontarians to help engage them in shaping drug
policy.
Applications will be accepted until June 30
and can be found by going to
vvvvvv.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/d
rugs/drugs_ep.html and following the links.
STOP COMPLAINING
AND DRINK YOUR
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Distributed by Canadian Artists Syndicate
Local talent deserves praise
I was thoroughly impressed last week while cov-
ering the Blyth Festival sneak peek in Exeter.
You could feel the excitement in the air as the
actors performed for a large crowd from the
Exeter area.
This year the Blyth Festival is bringing to the
stage the world premiere of "Innocence Lost," a
play based on the Steven Truscott story.
It is a well -anticipated play written by
Beverley Cooper and directed by Miles
Potter.
"Innocence Lost" wraps up the Blyth sea-
son, playing from July 30 to Sept. 6.
Another interesting play to keep your
eyes open for is "Courting Johanna," a play
written by Marcia Johnson and based on
"Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship,
Marriage" by local author Alice Munro.
The play is based on two teenage girls
who, when boredom strikes, play a game
which gets out of control.
"Courting Johanna" starts July 23 running
until Sept. 6.
The other two plays on the bill this year are
"Against The Grain" written by Carolyn Hay, a
story based in Manitoba, following a man's rise to
power. This play opens the season, running from
June 18 to Aug. 16.
Also running is "Harvest," written by Ken
Cameron, a story about an Elgin County family
farm turned upside down. This play runs June 25
to Aug. 16.
All four plays are based on Canada's rural roots,
and I'll bet there is at least one play that everyone
can relate to in one way or another.
Also beginning their season is the Huron Country
Playhouse in Grand Bend.
Their opening play is "My Fair Lady," which
combines romance, comedy and memorable music.
"My Fair Lady" runs from June 3 through
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to June 21.
I would recommend checking out either
venues.
A lot of time and effort goes into these
performances and they should definitely
be recognized.
I also covered "Groovy" last week at
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
"Groovy" celebrates the hippies and
flower children from the 1960s.
The play was funny, well-done, colour-
ful and wrapped up with a message of
peace and harmony.
These students should also be com-
mended for the talent they showcased.
I consider myself to be pretty lucky living in the
area.
Every time I turn around there's more local tal-
ent to celebrate.
From plays to singers and musicians to artists,
and more, the Exeter area should be proud.
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