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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-06-03, Page 22Page 22—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1987 Blyth goes to Hollywood BY PATRICK RAFTIS If Toronto can be dubbed "Hollywood North," due to the spate of motion pictures which have used the city for a backdrop in the last few years, then perhaps the com- munities of Goderich and Blyth can be considered a sort of '`Hollywood Southwestern. Ontario," at least for the next three weeks. Beginning May 30, the Toronto-based film company Shatalow-Raymond Produc- tions will be shooting scenes from a feature film, due for release in theatres this fall, based on the original Blyth Festival stage production "Blue City"in the two communities. The original stage script, written by Lane Coleman, made it's debut in Blyth during the 1985 Festival season. It revolves around the players on a top-ranked women's softball team, the Blue City Slammers and takes place during a cham- pionship tournament. Coleman also co -wrote, with co producer -director Peter Shatalow, the screenplay for the movie. Shatalow, who has won numerous awards for filmaking over the last 10 years as producer, director and writer, has also developed a special computer software program called "Fi1.mSTAR," a "fully- inigrated film managment" system which will be used for the first time in a feature film on this production. The film has a $1 million budget, but the revolutionary software will improve. effi- ciency and "make it seem like $3 million," said unit publicist Sharon Singer. Co-producer Bruce Raymond has been involved in film and television production and distribution since 1960. His production credits include the award-winning CBS and CTV teleplay "Special People," a docu-drama based on the Famous People Players, and he is a distributor of the cur- rent television hit, "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous". "Blue City," marks the first time Shatalow and Raymond have collaborated on feature film. Local settings and local faces will be in- volved in the film, which will be shot most- ly in Blyth, with some scenes in and around Goderich. Goderich locations in- clude the local EMA grocery store and general shots around town. The ball dia- mond at the Blyth arena, The Blyth Inn, a local church and a variety of other loca- tions will be used as well. Local people will be enlisted to act as ex- tras in the film. Production manager Tony Armstrong said extras, while not paid, will be "fed, given T-shirts and generally shown a good time." About 200 extras will be needed to act as a crowd for a ball game scene, which will be shot this Saturday or Sunday, Arm- strong said. Interested people can register as extras at the Blyth arena, beginning at 8:30 a.m., both Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31. 'The film will star many of the actors and actresses from the Toronto stage run of "Blue City". Included in the cast are: Eric Keeleyside, Mary Ellen Mahoney, Stewart Clow, Gary Farmer, Barry Green, Paula Barrett, Tracy Cunningham and Murray Westgate. None of the actors from the original Blyth production will be involved. Robbie Lame coming to Playhouse GRAND BENI) - The Huron Country Playhouse has recently announced that Robbie lane and the Disciples will be per- forming July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Playhouse. Born and raised in Willowdale, Mr. Lane got his start with the Disciples in 1962 by "doing gigs" at Friday night dances in Rich- " mond Hill, Aurora and Newmarket. Robbie Lane and the Disciples were na- tional superstars then with a Hit TV show - It's Happening and a faithful following that tuned in every week to hear the latest in rock music. The 22 year veteran of show biz has represented such bands as Triumph and The Good Brothers but his big break came in 1963 when Ronnie Hawkins asked the group to play at a Yonge Street Tavern in Toronto. Singing such rhythm and blues as Fannie Mae and Ain't Love A Funny Thing, the group began to attract a large following. "The younger crowd look at it as new material while the people of our generation .vho were the first to experience rock 'n roll, enjoy Bearing it again," said Robbie Lane. Tickets are available now, call the Playhouse at 238-8451. QUEEN'S SEAFORTH THURS. - FRI. - SAT. "BOUNTY" 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Lloyd and Winon y Pipe Invite relatives, friends & neighbours to Open Nouse on Sunday. June 14 - 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Northside United Church, Seaforth. Best Wishes only, please. VOLUNTEERS HONORED A total of 21 candy stripers were honored at the 10th annual awards ceremony on May 31 at Ontario Street United Church. They are: (front, right) Linda Brand, 200 hours; Dori Daer, 50 hours; Joanne Duddy, 50 hours; Sandra Howson, $0 hours; Theresa Josling, 100 hours; Nga Le, 200 hours; Jaqua Lobb, 50 hours; Lan Racksasouk, 150 hours; Christine Stadelmann, 50 hours. (Back, right) Vivienne Stephens, 50 hours; Shana lee Ten Hag, 50 hours; Bryan Thomas, 50 hours; Nghia Tran, 100 hours; Angela Van den Elzen, 50 hours; Teresa Van den Elzen, 50 hours; Teresa Van Dorp, 100 hours; Maria Verburg, 200 hours; Melissa Whalen, 200 hours and Anita Wilts, 200 hours. Absent was Jody Lee. (Anne Narejko photo) Reeve to work at post office Jim Robinson, Reeve of Hensall, has graciously accepted an offer of temporary employment at the Hensall Post Office as Acting Postmaster on June 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. says postmaster Brenda Russell. This new position was created especially for Jim as part of Postal Employee's Week to strengthen community relations between the post office and the municipality which it serves. The employees of the Huron Division of Canada Post are supporting EMMAS ( Evangelical Medical Missionaires Aid Society) this year. This worthy cause pro- vides better sight to people in third world countries. The Hensall Post Office staff ask people to deposit any used eyeglasses in the receptable provided at the Post Office. Don't forget to come in on June 11 and put Jim Robinson to work for you. AWARDS BANQUET The Hensall Messengers held their awards and graduation banquet on Tues- day, May 26 at the Hensall United Church. Special invited guests were Mr, and Mrs. George Cowan representing the church, custodians Barb and Lorne Gackstetter, Ex- plorer leader Shirley McAllister and Ex- plorer representative Cathy Corbett. Messenger leader Bonnie Gould welcom- ed everyone to the banquet. Mr. Cowan said the blessing over a bountiful potluck supper. After the meal Happy Birthday was sung to all of the Messengers who will be celebrating their birthdays over the sum- mer months. First. second and third year Messengers were presented with certificates and rib- bons for successfully completing a year of Messengers. Awards were handed out by leaders Bonnie Gould, Bev Bell and Ross Gass. Third year Messengers took part in a graduation ceremony with Bev Bell reading the ceremony while Bonnie Gould presented each girl to explorer leader Shirley McAllister and representative Cathy Cor- bett. Graduates were Jennifer Allan, Christine Bengough, Lisa Campbell, Cara Gardner, Shelley Gardner, Melissa Masse, Katie Rathwell, Kari Taylor and Louise Wood. After wishing everyone a happy and healthy summer vacation the evening was brought to a close by the Messengers repeating their Messenger prayer. BAKE SALE Hensall Venturers are holding a Garage and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the Hensall United Church. If you have any donations please call Scott 262-3138 or Jeff 262-2Q32 and they will ar- range to pick up the articles. The Venturers thank the community in advance for its support. The Hensall South Huron Agricultural Society would like to announce the upcom- ing Hensall Spring Fair which will be held Friday, June 12 and all day Saturday, June 13. Friday evening will be busy with events such as the Mini -Pedal Tractor Pull, Junior Talent Show, Amateur Horse Show and the crowning of the Fair Queen. Anyone in- terested in becoming a pageant contestant should contact Carolyn Knight at 262-3444. On Saturday the parade begins at the sales barns at noon and will make its way through the village to the fair grounds. All children, costumed or not, are welcome to march in the'parade. Also on Saturday will be an Appaloosa Horse Show. Calf Club Show and Sale, Poultry and Pigeon Show and the Ladies and School Section displays The Baby Show begins at 1.30 p.m. and a Horseshoe Pitching Competition will take place during the afternoon. Old Mac - Donald's farm will be open as well as the Midway. Everyone is invited to attend the Fair Board Beef Barbecue at 5 p.m. on Saturday evening. Advance tickets only. See You at the Fair' NORTH('REST NEWS The residents would like to welcome a new Turn to page 24 • DANCING 9 p.m. 1 a.m. Sk t Harbour Airport, Business ,-cif Seri, ices Hangar $2500 per person (including lunch) Tickets A B ailable at "Campbell's" of Goderich 524- 7512 "Help U,5 Celebrate 25 Years of Service" SPONSORED B1 ROTARY (T1 B OF ('OI)F RI('II BAYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY, JUNE WORSHIP SERVICES: 11 AM & 7 PM SPEAKER: Rev. David From MUSIC: "Harvesters Quartet" from Sarnia 3 PM SACRED CONCERT by the Harvesters EVERYONE WELCOME OPENING SOON PICK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES OR PHONE YOUR ORDERS IN BELL HURON FARMS MARTIN & ELIZABETH ATTENBURGER WATCH FOR SIGNS ON KIPPEN ROAD From Seaforth, take County Road 12 towards Kippen. First concession after curve, then left, third farm on right R.R. 2, KIPPEN 262-5878 LUCAN LIONS AFFAIR Lucky Irish •'�+ �. GIANT BINGO $5,000•OO JACKPOT must go. ;. Approx. $7,500.00 in prizes MINI JACKPOT Share the Wealth and Bonanza 7:30 p.m. EARLYBIRD START Lucan Arena June 12th Lucan Lions Affair