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Centre stage in 2013 at Huron Country Playhouse
Lakeshore Advance
Eight productions will take centre stage at I Turon Country
Playhouse in Grand Bend as an ambitious 2013 Season con-
sists of blockbuster musicals, hilarious comedies, poignant
dramas, and some original theatre programming.
"This landmark season promises to be remembered for
years to come," says Artistic Director Alex Mustakas. "The
array of programming in our 2013 Season reflects our com-
mitment to providing quality entertainment for theatregoers
of all ages and we have kept ticket prices the same as last sea-
son, snaking theatre accessible to all, while offering many
opportunities to save even more off the regular ticket price"
Malnstage
First on the playbill is Rodgers & 1Iammerstein's master-
piece, The Sound of Music, June 4th to 22nd. Featuring an
'Iconic score, this epic love story brings over with some of the
most memorable songs ever performed on stage.
Huron County OPP Report
Break and enter in
Dashwood
The Huron County OPP Detachment crime unit is
currently investigating a break and enter that took
place early this morning in the village of Dashwood. At
approximately 3:15 a.m. Huron OPP officers responded
to a break, enter and theft in progress call at a Church
Avenue property.
The property owners observed the suspects trying to
enter &workshop on their property and imtnediately
called police. The suspects fled however they were
arrested a short distance away by police.
Huron OPP have two persons in custody and the
investigation Is ongoing.
Any person with infonnation regarding this incident
should immediately contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-
310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call
Crime Stoi 'pers at 1 -800 -222 -TIPS (8477), where you
may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to
$2,000.
Next up is Monty Python's Thew Award-winning musical
comedy Spaltlalot, June 26th to July 13th. This tongue-in-
cheek retelling of the classic tale of Camelot follows King
Arthur and the Knights of the Round't'able and their infa-
mous quest for the 1 loly (rail.
The life of a true artistic pioneer is celebrated in the
acclaimed musical Buddy - 'ihe Buddy !lolly Story. 'This nos-
talgic production explodes into full -throttled joy through ren-
ditions of the legend's greatest hits, July 17th to 27th.
The hilarious farce 'l'oo Many Cooks promises to leave
audiences in hysterics for one week only, July 31st to August
3rd, as an unemployed drifter is persuaded to step in at the
last minute and impersonate the master chef who has failed
to arrive and open a classy French restaurant.
Already being met with great excitement is the announce-
ment of the Drayton Entertainment production of Disney &
Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins to close the 2013 Sea-
son. This 'practically perfect' musical sweeps into (rand
Bend from August 7th to August 31st.
Playhouse II
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book, Tuesdays with
Morrie is the uplifting autobiographical journey of a sports
writer who develops a life -altering friendship with his old
college professor. "this heartwarming production IS on stage
June 26th to July 13th.
Next up is the fun -filled wilderness adventure, Weekend
Comedy, July 17th to August 3rd. When two couples inadvert-
ently double -book a secluded one -bedroom( cabin in the Cat-
skills for a weekend of romance, the decision to share the tiny
quarters is a formula for disaster -- and laughs -- as youthful
exuberance collides with middle-aged stodginess.
'Then, take an entertaining trek across our vast country with
the unapologetic musical comedy Sorry...1'11n Canadian. Back
in the Bend by popular demand, Neil Aitchison reprises his
popular character, Constable Archibald 1'. Inkster to weave a
charming blend of humor and political satire with musical
gems from the (treat Canadian Song Book, August 7th to
August 31st.
Lambton County OPP Report
Lambton County OPP 2012 Festive R.I.D.E. Results
Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wrapped
up its 2012 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Every-
where) initiative on January 2, 2013.
Lambton OPP officers were. part of a province wide cam-
paign against drinking and driving, in an effort to create visi-
bility and increase awareness throughout the holiday
season.
The campaign, which began November 24, 2012, was
highly visible and successful as Lambton ()PP officers con-
ducted 150 R.1.D.E. spot-checks at various locations through-
out Lambton County. in 2012, overall there were a total of 692
R.1.1).E. programs conducted by Lambton OPP.
The effort netted 12 Impaired charges compared with 8
impaired charges during the 2011 campaign. in 2010 there
were 4 who were charged during the campaign, and in 2009
there were 10 charged during that Festive 11.1.1).1. campaign.
'The total number of Impaired charges overall in 2012 was
98, which is up from the total number of 77 in 201 l and com-
parative to 99 charges in 2010.
Impaired driving continues to be the leading cause of
death in Canada, and Lambton County OPP officers will con-
tinue to set up i1.1.1).E. checkpoints at various locations and
411,OPP and OFSC Warn Snowmobilers About Riding on Ice
1111 Be Very Careful and Cautious Because
No Ice is 100 Percent Safe
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Fed-
eration of Snnvmobile Clubs (OFSC) remind snowmobilers
that no ice can be considered to be 100 pt'rcelit safe to ride
on a snowmobile. This is especially true in early winter when
ice is newly forming, during any prolonged period of thaw or
raid, and late in the season after ice begins deteriorating from
imilder temperatures.
To avoid unnecessary risks, the ()PP and OI SC recom-
mend that snowmobilers stick to available, land-based OFSC
trails whenever possible. OFSC clubs provide many trails that
avoid water crossings altogether and also provide many
bridges and culverts to pass over known water crossings
safely.
!f you do make the personal choice to risk travelling 00 ice
by snowmobile, wait until a marked stake line is in place and
cross only when you can follow it directly from shore to shore,
without stopping on the ice. While ice crossing is never a sure
thing, snowmobilers can also reduce their risk by:
Checking ice thickness and quality before riding onto any
frozen water.
Understanding that ice conditions may vary from (lay to
day, from hour to hour and from place to place.
Never travelling on ice alone, at night or while impaired.
Avoiding slushy ice, untracked ice, or ice near moving
water or dock bubblers.
Watching out for obstacles Tike rocks, stumps, docks, ict'
roads and fishing huts.
Wearing it buoyant snowmobile suit and carrying ice
picks.
The OPP is cunllnitted to saving lives on Ontario's high -
vuys, trails ant! waterways through the reduction of prevent-
able injury and death. initiatives are developed and delivered
through the OPP Provincial 'Traffic Safety Program. Visit opp.
ca for more information.
The ()ESC is committed to proactive leadership in promot-
ing safe, responsible riding, un and off Ontario snowmobile
trails, by building safer snuwntubiling knowledge, attitude's
and behaviours through rider education, safety legislation
(i('Ve'log)Ille'llt and t'llfl)I'cemllellt. For more information, visit
ofsc.on.('a,
tames around the county as part of their dedicated efforts to
make our roads the safest possible'.
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