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at aaa a lio --- A SA Como J A "A Family Tradition for 133 Years" " PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 20, 1999 - 11 By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star : Local film critic TJohs Foote has been invited to join a panel of jurists internationa tival. The Seagrave resident, best known for his work on Rogers Cable' 8 Reel To in The Weekend Star, will view more May, when the International Documentary Festival is 'held in Toronto. He joins 24 other critics from around who will Judge entries to an upcoming documentary movie fes- have the daunting task of choosing winners in a num- ber of competition categories. He'll view some 'Real and as the weekly film columnist' than 100 films between now and early the world on the panel, which will of the movies -- they range in |] length from short films of 15 minutes on up -- on his VCR, and others 'in the theatre dur- ing the festival. Mr. Foote said that despite the number of films, he'll quickly be able to establish a short list to discuss with his fellow 'John Foote jurists. "You keep copious notes," he said of the adjudication process. "Some films are going to make an impact on you, and some are not." Mr. Foote, who typically views fea- ture films in his role as a critic, said that while some aspects of doing a cri- tique on a documentary will be differ- ent, there. are fundamental elements of film making that are common to both genres. "Obviously you're not watching the acting," he said. "That goes by the wayside. But everything else is quite essential. "You look at the over all experience," Star film critic a jurist for international documentary festival he said. "Does it affect you?" The conditions under which the documentary was made also figure in the judging, said Mr. Foote. Jurists will consider the access film makers had to their subjects, and the budgets with which they worked. : Mr. Foote started watching movies last week, and will continue to do so until the festival in May. On May 7, adjudicators meet to discuss which films will win prizes. Most of the movies are from Canada, the U.S., and Britain. "I'm really honoured to have been chosen," he said of his role. "It's a great honour for a flim critic." Local women plan nutrition, fithess course at Durham You try to eat well, but you know you can do bet- ter. You want to be more physically active but don't have time. What are you waiting for? Take charge of your health. Learn how to make realistic lifestyle choices to ease your struggle with _ your weight, improve your body image and increase your energy level. Port Perry women Bronwen Tuck, a Registered Dietitian and Kim McCann, a Registered Nurse and Certified Standard Fitness Appraiser, have designed a unique nine week pro- gram incorporating both nutrition and physical activity. "Healthy eating and exercise really go hand- in-hand as part of a healthy lifestyle," says Ms Tuck. "People often say to themselves 'I know what to do, I just don't do it,' said Ms McCann. "We'd like to help people get that head start toward setting and reaching real- istic long term goals." Those who sign up for the course can look for- ward to learning the facts and fallacies surrounding weight loss diets, discover the truth about fat and fibre, learn how to take the confusion out of read- ing food labels on a guided supermarket tour, take part in a walking and light weight program and much much more. The course will take place from May 5 to June 30 at Durham College, Oshawa Campus. The cost is $76, and you may regis- ter by calling Continuous Learning at (905) 721- 2000. Space is limited. The Emmanuel's Kids Choir presents "Father Knows Best", a musical performance directed by Tammie Lee and Ruth Chilco. 'Father Knows Best' at Port church The performance will take place on Friday, April 30 at 7 p.m. at 1680 Reach St., Port Perry. For further informa- tion call 985-4441. Stonemoor Day Care Centres Inc. RPVEOITTUIINTNCC A KTR KON RADA RETR) Openings now available for all ages gionemoor o ) 2» % are dent? Open * 6:30am to 6:00pm Quran 985-0800 Registration accepted for all ages THE GM GOODWRENCH 0) |) [of] {RY.11: One Tire For UNIROYAL TIGER PAW ASC 14" Two Tires For 59% {iy Price includes installation, balancing, valve stems, lifetime rotation, 80,000 km wear rating and road hazard warranty. Available at participating dealers. Call 1-800-GM-Drive. Bring us your bald, your air-challenged, your treadless. We'll replace'em for you.