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Scugog Citizen (1991), 6 Jul 1993, p. 6

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" wp" 6 -- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, July 6, 1993 - Local director gets chance to film war drama John Foote will take his talents from the stage to the small screen this summer as he directs "Memories in Black Granite," a feature film for the Rogers Cable TV network in Ontario. The film will be based on a drama Foote wrote for the stage some ten years ago, and the cast will include several actors well known for their Se toa 3 work in Port Perry with the Borelians Theatre group. Foote, who has directed numerous Borelians stage productions, told the Citizen he is delighted to have the chance to direct a film, and said it was "reasonably easy" to adapt this stage drama to the small screen format. "Memories in Black Granite" (a reference to the famous Viet Pethick & Melanin is Water 3 upp 72 He. SERVICE on SPECIAL ORDERS. We'¥ find it for you! 110 Water St., Port Perry prEEEE---- Try Before You Buy! FREE e 14 Day Trials* FREE ® Hearing Tests . FREE @ Hearing FREE" Hearing Aid Payment Plans Providers for All Insurance Plans ... including Vetergns and WCB! CITY HEARING AID CENTRE .. servihg the Hearing Impaired in the Kawarthas for 20 Years! .. and now serving the Scugog Area with our New Port Perry Office! 462 PAXTON STREET, PORT PERRY 98S-3166 (opposite Port Perry Community Hospital) REGISTERED, MINISTRY of HEALTH, A.D.P * 14 day ndkbased on testing and recommendations al City Hearing Ad Centre only ** In-store price only . Nam Memorial in Washington) is described by Foote as an anti-war statement. It is a series of monologues by many people who were affected by the Viet Nam war in one way or another, including veterans, nurses, wives and children of veterans. In his agreement with Rogers Cable to direct this full length film, Foote also got full control to select the cast. And he turned to several Scugog's Canada Day baby, Tanner Matthew Cook, madé his entrance into the world at 1:39 a.m.. July 1. Tanner Is the first child for Heather and Robert Cook. Tanner weighed in at a healthy § Ibs. 2 1/2 oz.. No he was not born waving a Canadian flag, but maybe on his first birthday. RER,, fo a bates actors that he has worked with on many occasions in stage productions. Steve Foote (John's brother) Norma Van Camp, Lorraine Chiusolo, Greg Banting, Ray Porril and Jean Herrold and John's wife Sherri will have major roles in the film. Other actors from the Port Perry area include Dana Ballagh and Brad Goreski. Rehearsals are due to start this week with shodting to begin later this at the Rogers Cable studio in Oshawa and on location in Oshawa as well. "Memories in Black Granite" is due to be aired on the Rogers Cable network in October. Foote says it may get an ever wider distribution on networks like First Choice. ™~ The Port Perry native said he is delighted to get the chance to direct his drama as a feature "film. Craft Show brings talents Once again this year, talented individuals from as far away as Quebec and Niagara Falls, along with many local talents, will be gathering to display their unique products for sale at the Brooklin Summer Craft and Show. More than 35 different kinds of crafts will be represented by 70 booths. Just a sample is one of a kind bears, porcelain dolls, baskets and clothing, jewellery, flowers, antiques, miniatures and reproductions. This is a show you won't want to miss. You may even go home with one of more than 60 great door prizes donated by the talented group. And don't forget if you need to bit of a rest, drop in the Strawberry Cafe and enjoy making your own personal strawberry shortcake, just the way you like it. This fine show is on July 10 and 11 at the Luther Vipond Arena on Winchester Road in Brooklin, just two blocks east of Highway 7 and 12. Doors open at 10 each day and close at 5 pm. For more info, feel free to contact Winchester Cottage in Port Perry at 985-1239. (CHOCOLAT Lo---- oe AID --

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