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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-05-25, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1994. Historical Society elects new executive The Huron County Historical Society held its annual meeting on Thursday evening, May 19 at 8 p.m. in the Hensall United Church. Words of welcome were given by President Paul Carroll. The minutes of the last annual meeting and the correspondence were read by secretary, Rae McFarlane. Wishes for a speedy recovery were given for Dorothy Cox, a patient in the Stratford General Hospital. A motion was Grey holds line on budget Grey Township council adopted a 1994 budget with projected expenditures of $1,308,678 at its May 16 meeting. For the third year in a row, councillors brought in a budget with a zero per cent increase in the municipal rate. This, along with the zero per cent increase from the Huron County Board of Education (6.1 per cent) and the MP defends citizens’ right to own guns In an interview with The Globe and Mail Paul Steckle, Member of Parliament for Huron-Bruce, defended the rights of law abiding rural Ontario constituents to own guns. Mr. Steckle made it clear that as a Liberal MP he would fight for those rights, and if need be vote against any new legislation. Mr. Steckle stated, "We don't need more laws on guns; what we need is tough enforcement of the ones we have." "The laws and regulations already in place are sufficient to do the job; we don't need to bring in new ones," he said referring to Bill C-17 which he feels has gone far enough with respect to giln control. "The problem with the law today is that it is not being enforced against criminals by the justice system," said Mr. Steckle. "The government needs to make sure that prosecutors do not plea bargain away long sentences in gun related crimes and that the courts issue the toughest sentence possible under the law." "Law abiding citizens who own guns for recreational or sporting purposes are not a danger to society," said Mr. Steckle, "We need to deter crime by other means. Criminals do not purchase guns through legitimate means; there­ fore, will not be affected by further gun control." He said that under no circumstances does he advocate taking the law into one's own hands. Protection is what govern­ ment is there to provide. "We need to focus on crime prevention initiatives and develop a new strategy that focuses on the root causes of criminality." Mr. Steckle says constituents may write him with their views on Gun control, which he will forward to he Honourable Allan Rock, Justice Minister. made that a letter be sent to the town of Goderich requesting the restoration of the Judith Gooderam Park to its original use and that a historical plaque be erected. The financial report was read by Treasurer McFarlane. Ronald Latham gave the report of the nominating committee and the following officers were elected for 1994-95. Past president, Margaret McClure; president, Paul Carroll; Huron-Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board (2.9 per cent). The total 1994 mill rate increase for public school support is 3.5 per cent while the increase for separate school support is 2.9 per cent. In other business, council author­ ized W.E. Kelley and Associates to By John Schedler Among this week's new releases is an interesting mix of critically acclaimed movies. Winning several Oscars at this year's Academy Awards ceremonies including Best Actress (Holly Hunter) and Supporting Actress (Anna Paquin), The Piano *** (C/FP) a hit in theatres will no doubt find a large audience on video as well. The story takes place in the 19th century and follows a mute woman and her daughter who travel from England to the wild bush country of New Zealand to join a husband (Sam Neil) she has never met. Things definitely start off on the wrong foot when her new bridegroom refuses to haul her most prized possession - a piano - through the jungle and trades it to a neighbour (Harvey Keitel) for 80 acres of land. In an effort to win back her most prized possession she begins to trade sexual favours for the piano's return. While many will be fascinated by this film, I for one was a bit disappointed by the importance it places on style over substance. (Rated R). Even though it didn't win the Oscar as Best Foreign Language Film this year Like Waler For Chocolate **** (C/FP) is superb and well worth your attention. Set in 1910 Mexico, this erotic and surrealistic film tells the story of the youngest of three daughters who has been forbidden to marry by her mother. She takes her repressed desires and manifests them through the food she prepares. Like Water For Chocolate is an absolute delight. (Available dubbed or subtitled - Rated R). A big award winner in France, All The Mornings of The World (Tous Les Matins Du Monde) ** (Cineplex Odeon) centres on a reclusive master of the viola, his two daughters and an eager student hoping to someday be a famous musician at the French court. This film has been described by some as "an achingly lovely homage to the spirit of French baroque", but for me it was an exercise in misery and just plain dull. (English subtitles - Rated R). Much more interesting is La Florida ***1/2 (Alliance) a wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable comedy from Quebec. The plot involves the misadventures of a Montreal bus driver and his family who buy a run down Florida beach hotel. Recommended. (English subtitles - Rated PG). Possibly the worst new release this week is Ghost In The Machine * (Fox) a dreadful techno-thriller about a serial killer who is transformed into a computer virus and is able to use everything electrical, from common household appliances to complex computer systems, as tools to commit murder. (Rated R). In the classic movie department is Arizona ***1/2 (Columbia/Tristar- $19.95), a fine western produced in 1940 for the then incredible sum of $2 million. The story concerns the endeavours of Tuscon's foremost female citizen (Jean Arthur) who is determined not to be exploited by the males in her one-horse town. The supporting cast featured a young William Holden and as the two villains Warren William and Porter Hall are quite memorable. Not Rated. Lawrence Thompson of Meaford plays the spoons for the crowd gathered at Blyth and District Community Centre on Sunday afternoon for the Old Tyme Fiddle Jamboree. The event sponsored by the Blyth Lions drew over 350 people to listen to the 55 entertainers play old time country and western. Accompanying Mr. Thompson on the piano is Gladys Van Egmond of Seaforth. WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL CORPORATION video IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK The Piano, Rudy, Robocop 3, Return of Jafar, A Dangerous Woman Children's Movies 99c Regular Movies $1.49 New Releases $2.49 first vice president, Ronald Latham; second vice president, Dave Yates; secretary-treasurer, Rae McFarlane; honorary councillor, Dorothy Cox; councillors, Jean Fraser, Joe Hogan, David McClure, William McFarlane, Janeth Sangster, Jim Schneider and Isabel Theedom. Everyone is welcome to the next council meeting, June 7 at 7:30 a.m. in the 1926 wing of the Clinton Secondary School, to view the space created for a possible call tenders for the expansion/ renovation of the municipal building, subject to approval under the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works Program. The tenders will be opened at the June 20 meeting of Council. The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for May 31 at 7 p.m. J.R.'S GAS BAR & TAKE OUT LTD. Brussels 887-6951 archives room for the society. The president's address was given followed by a report on the planned bus trip and plans for the Historical Notes for 1994. Joe Hogan introduced the guest speaker, Ian McAllister who spoke about the Highlights of Hay Twp., which will be featured in the history book to be published by December 1995. The township of hay, which borders on Lake Huron was one of the later townships to be settled and was organized as an independent municipality in 1846. Originally Hay Twp. was a hunting ground for the Indian Native Toe tapping tunes Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Wingham and District Hospital Corporation will be held in the Nursing Assistants’ Training Centre, Catherine St., Wingham, Ontario on Thursday, June 16, 1994 at the hour of eight o’clock p.m. for the revision of bylaws: for the election of Governors; for the appointment of Auditors; and for the transaction of such other things as may properly come before the meeting. Copies of the Annuals Report and Hospital Financial Statements may be obtained at the front desk of the Wingham and District Hospital effective June 13, 1994 and at the Annual Meeting. Memberships granting voting privileges may be purchased at the front desk of the hospital for five dollars ($5.00) prior to five o’clock p.m., Monday, June 13, 1994. No membership sold, after that date, will entitle the purchaser to a vote. Dated at Wingham, Ontario, this sixth day of May, 1994. By order of the Board of Governors. L. Koch, Secretary People, but today the mainstay of the township's economy is agriculture. The Hay Swamp crosses the eastern portion of the township and covers approximately one-fifth of the acreage. Ian was thanked and presented with a gift by Mr. Carroll. Door prizes were won by five people. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. in the Holmesville United Church. The topic will be "Yesteryears in Goderich Twp." Lunch was served by the PCW of Carmel Church.