HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton 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
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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"
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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