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The Citizen, 1999-05-26, Page 1Sports_____■_____Election_____B Government J Entertainment Bly th girl captures a first at WOSSA meet See page 9 Huron-Bruce candidates debate at FOA meeting See page 10 Steckle hears views on family See page 13 Ebb. r Special night kicks off season See page 23 CitizenTheNorth Vol. 15 No. 21 Wednesday, May 26,1999 Up and over Hullett Central Public School student Cara Armstrong makes it over the high jump bar with plenty of room to spare when she competed in the track and field events, May 17. While some schools managed to get their sport day in last week without rainfall, others have planned their events for this week with rain in the forecast for several days. Make sure you’re on the list Make sure you can vote. Willi Laurie, CFO for Huron- Bruce has expressed a concern that most young adults in the province of Ontario who have turned 18 over the past two years have not been included on the voters' list. Similar­ ly, she said, many tenants who have moved during that same time frame may not receive a voting card in the mail. “Even if you signed your infor­ mation over on your income tax form, do not expect to be includ­ ed,” Laurie said. “That information has not yet been processed for elec­ tion purposes. Elections Ontario has opted not to carry out expen­ sive enumerations over the past few years and has gone instead, to depending upon those not included on the list to come in and register as a voter either temporarily, at the polls, with identification in hand, or permanently by contacting the returning officer Bruce Shaw.” Laurie said that given the size of the riding, many young people and the elderly would find it difficult to drive to Exeter to get Shaw's signa­ ture. When contacted by Laurie, Shaw said he would consider coming to each high school on a one-day Campout in Blyth The Blyth fairgrounds will be alive this weekend with the sound of jamboree music. May, 28, 29, 30, for the second year in a row, it’s the Bam Dance Historical Society’s Jamboree Campout Weekend, featuring toe­ tapping tunes by amateur and pro­ fessional talent. The brainchild of Society mem­ basis, to facilitate the registration of the young people and others. “However, he has not committed to this at this time,” she said. “In the last election, approxi­ mately one quarter of the voting population elected this past govern­ ment. For a student or, indeed, any Continued on page 20 bers President Wayne Otterbein and director June Therrien, the idea was to hold the event as a member­ ship drive, but also as an opportuni­ ty for people to get to know each other. With its 335 members from far and wide, the camp is a good chance to become acquainted with folk who share the same interest, Continued on page 22 Watering ban in Brussels By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff This week's rainfall may help but for residents of Brussels there is a daytime watering ban in effect for now. Residents can water their lawns and flowers from 7-10 p.m. Any­ one caught watering during, the ban will be given a warning. The next time their water will be shut off at the curb. “The move is precautionary,” said Clerk-Treasurer Donna White. “The PUC is not alarmed, but with the dry weather they don't want to take any chances.” Deputy-Clerk-Treasurer Lori Pipe noted that watering new seed Man hurt in ATV crash Police are investigating an ATV accident which occurred in Hullett Twp. on May 22 at aproximately 1:15 a.m. According to police, Clinton Carter, 25, of Hullett., was driving his four-wheel Polaris Explorer 400 on his property when he got too close to the shoulder. The ATV Blyth-area girl to attend National Theatre School Erin Roulston Erin Roulston is a very happy young woman these days. The Central Huron Secondary School student is a gradu­ ate of the Blyth Festival’s Young company and she is now poised to make her mark on the theatre scene at several levels. The National Theatre School of Canada has accepted Roulston into its first-year class for the fall of 1999. The competition.for enrollment at the prestigious school is fierce. More than 1,000 young actors and actress­ es audited for a total of 18 available spots. Located in Montreal, the National Theatre School offers a three-year intensive acting program which is widely regarded as the finest in the country. For her final audition, Roulston was required to prepare a monologue from an existing play, a three-minute version of another play, and a “per­ sonal presentation” designed to reveal her own approach to the arts. Unlike many students her age, the 19-year-old has a significant amount of experience in and around profes­ sional theatre. On June I she will begin rehearsals for the world pre­ miere of That Summer by David French which plays at the Blyth Festival from June 23 to Aug. 27. and trees is obviously necessary, but added that some people “have been going a little too far watering their grass.” “Anyone watering during the day, is simply wasting water any­ way,” said White. The situation will be reviewed monthly at the PUC meetings. Julie Wheeler at the Blyth Municipal Office said Friday she had not received any notification from PUC that the water levels were low. The province issued a media alert that day, indicating that the low precipitation had resulted in a drop in the water levels. They asked people to conserve water to help slow the decline in reservoirs and wells. rolled into the ditch, pinning Carter beneath. When he didn’t return to the resi­ dence, friends went to find him. Carter was transported to Clinton Public Hospital by embulance suf- feri ng, police said, from a dislo­ cate hip. He was later transferred to Victoria Hospital. Later in the sea­ son Roulston will play the comic role of Officer McGuire in Blyth’s production of When the Reaper Calls by Peter Colley. Roulston is no stranger to Peter Colley’s plays as she recently directed a production of /’// Be Back Before Midnight with her own company, ...And Perhaps A Play. Eric Coates, who will direct Erin in When the Reaper Calls, is thrilled to see the Young Company veteran pursue training at the National Theatre School. “Erin is one of those rare students who is fearless,” said Coates. “Just being accepted at the National Theatre School shows that she has the potential to be a great star. And with her determination I have no doubt that she will succeed. We are very proud of her.” As for her father, Keith Roulston, this latest development marks a new chapter in his longstanding love for the theatre. A founding board mem­ ber of the Blyth Festivafas well as a popular playwright, he simply beamed when asked if he was ready to support his daughter’s career choice. “Montreal is a long way,” he said, “but the National is simply the best training out there.”