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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-10-28, Page 27PAGE 4A--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1987 Entertainment National Film Board's `"Train of Dreams' to be shown in Goderich next Wednesday Goderich and area residents will be able to attend a showing of the acclaimed film "Train of Dreams", the story of a 16 -year- old tuvenile delingyet, November 4 at 7 p.m. at the Park Theatre in Goderich. Train of Dreams is the most recent film to emerge from the National Film Board of Canada's Alternative Drama Program. The movie, written by Sally Bochner, John N. Smith and Sam Grana and directed by John N. Smith, was partially filmed at the Bluewater Centre for Young Offenders in Goderich. Local and area persons were also recruited for acting and producing purposes. The film focuses on 16 -year-old thief and troublemaker Tony Abruzzi (played by Montreal actor Jason St. Amour) who is sentenced to two years in an Ontario cor- rectional institute for young offenders. While at the centre, he encounters a black counsellor (played by Fred Ward) who tries to help the delinquets understand and correct their mistakes. Although Bochner, Smith and Grana wrote the storyline, the actors were responsible for improvising the narrative. According to Canadian critics who have viewed the film in Montreal, the film works in spite of its serious nature because the issue of juvenile delinquency, is dealt with in an entertaining format, Using nar- rative fiction in a documentary style. Officials at Bluewater Centre are ex - COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 - Fench Ac- tivity Hour at the library, Saturday 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for children aged 5-10. October 31 is Halloween Fun. OCTOBER 31 - Nile Explorer Group get acquainted meeting Saturday, October 31, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more informa- tion, call 524-6302. NOVEMBER 2 - Are you 55 or over and would like to join a fitness group? MacKay Centre for Seniors are offering a 6 week Keep Fit class starting November 2. Classes run every Monday and Friday morning 10 a.m. -11 a.m. To register or for more details, call the centre at 524-6660. NOVEMBER 3 - Business Ownership for Women Seminar - "Starting,a Small Business" - Goderich Arena Au'itoriuin, 180 McDonald Street, Tuesday, November 3, 7:00 - 10:OOp.m. - no charge - sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology in co-operation with the Goderich Economic Development Com- mittee. To register call toll-free 1-800-387-6142. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 8:15: MAPI .F LEAF CHAPTER IODE: ' will meet at the home of Mrs. Linda Murphy, 98 Lighthouse St. Members are urged to at- tend the important meeting at which funds are allocated for 1987. NOVEMBER 17 - St. John's Ambulance will be holding a Standard First Aid Course November 17, 19, 24, 26 and December 1. For more information con- tact Robert Burroughs at 524-6638 after 4:00 p.m. All applicants must pre -register by November 15. cited about the film's showing in Goderich although they do stress it is not a film about Bluewater Centre. "This isn't a film about the Centre. I think it's important people realize this film has nothing to do with Bluewater Centre," Carl DeGrandis, superintendent at Bluewater Centre, said. He added the Centre was used as a film site last September by the .National Film Board. "The board was looking for a place to film and we offered them our facilities. We simply responded to the film boards need for a place," he said. DeGrandis also noted the Centre is never referred to in the film nor is the film in- dicative of the Centre's programs. Sari Kraler, assistant superintendent at Bluewater Centre, 20 minutes of the actual film are scenes filaned at Bluewater Centre. Aside from the fact that he film was shot at Bluewater Centre and that local talent was used in the film, some residents at Bluewater Centre were also involved with the production side of the film, Kraler noted. "I'm anxious to see the film and to see the way they have portrayed a young of- fender," Kraler said. "We'rehoping it will be a positive movie of the story of a young offender." A special showing for invited guests and Centre residents will be held at the Park Theatre at 5 p.m. The general public can view the show at 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 4 at the theatre. Kraler noted associate producer Sally Bochner and writer -director John N. Smith are ex- pected to attend the showing. Donations will be taken at the door by Bluewater Cen- tre volunteers. All donations will go to Friendship House. Wear flame-retardant costumes je that reflect Tight. 7 Light your pumpkins with a flashlight, not a candle. 3. Wear a mask that allows you to see properly. 4Dont adept treats or rides from ! people in cars. Observe all traffic signs. 6 Look up and down before you cross the street. rev e Ca,refulty , end Have Mom and Dad check your treats before you eat anything. goFollow these simple rules and (:O GET 'EM! Happy I-fallowe'enl For M! We do, this Pub's for Vouf MINCED UDDER 1.1w13.O. 360 BAYF'IFLD RD., GODERICH Ph: 524-2128 OPEN MON. TO SAT. 11 A.M.-1 A.M. SUN. 12 NOON -10 P.M. A movie partially filmed at the Bluewater Centre for Young Offenders will be shown in Goderich at the Park 'Theatre November 4 at 7 p.m. "Train of Dreams", produced by the Canadian National Film Board, is a film about the life of a young offender. (National Film Board photo) (.912En f OLLiE The family of Helen and Charlie Love wishes to invite friends, relatives and neighbours to an Open House to celebrate their 50th Wed- ding Anniversary, Sunday, November 1, 1987 2 - 5 p.m. at MacKay Centre, Corner of North and Nelson St. Goderich. Best wishes only please. HALLOWE'EN SATURDAY NIGHT HALLOWE'EN WEEKEND Thurs., Fri., Sat EuROtiA' U EEN.'S Q . SEAFORTH HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOE!! (Mollie Thom) Love, Karen OCTOBER 28 — 10 am - 1 pm; 2 - 5:30 pm 29— 10 am - 1 pm; 2- 5:30 pm 30— 10 am- 1 pm; 2- 5:30 pm 31-10 am -12 Noon NOVEMBER 2&3— 10 am - 1 pm; 2-5:30 pm 4,5,6— 10 am- 1 pm; 2-5:OOpm ro