HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-10-19, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19,1994.
Conflict of interest bill irks councillors
A new conflict of interest bill for councillors, Reeve Tom Tomes of
municipal councillors is unfair to Stephen Twp. told Huron County
council Oct. 6.
Reeve Tomes said he worried
many people running for council
this fall don't know the ramifica
tions of the proposed legislation.
Successful candidates have 60 days
after election to present a list of
their assets and liabilities, and those
of their immediate family. This is a
public-document and anyone can
ask to see it. For reeves, they must
not only file the statement with
their local municipality, but at the
county level.
Reeve Bill Mickle of Exeter,
Number 1
Helen Gowing, Blyth's Citizen of the Year, was presented
with a plaque by Sheila Richards, left, representing The
Citizen. Mrs. Gowing was selected earlier this year for her
dedication to and service with the community.
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By John Schedler
By this time one would have assumed that MGM had used just about
every interesting bit of footage in their vast film library, but That’s
Entertainment III ***1/2 (MGM/UA) proves they still have much more.
The studio was home to some of the best musicals ever made and this
wonderful compilation features selections from over 100 films plus
behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes including an outrageous and
politically incorrect number with Joan Crawford in blackface. Fascinating!
(Rated G)
The special limited edition laserdisc version features an additional 25
minutes of footage not available on videocassette.
While we're on the subject of musicals Fox video is offering a newly
restored 30th anniversary edition of My Fair Lady **** (Fox - $29.95).
This movie has improved with age and it's a joy to see a superb cast that
includes Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway and Wilfred
Hyde White delight us again.
The new film-to-tape transfer is from the original 70mm negative and
includes some bonus footage, but unfortunately the standard tape version
is available only in pan and scan which means two thirds of the film's
original widescreen image is missing.
For those who want My Fair Lady in widescreen your only choice is to
shell out a considerable amount of extra cash for either a special boxed
edition tape ($89.95) or laserdisc set ($190.00) which comes with not only
the film, but a bunch of worthless junk as well.
I really think this box set nonsense has gone too far. (Rated G)
In other new releases, director Spike Lee takes an affectionate look at
1970s family life in Crooklyn **1/2 (MCA/Universal). This film is
amiable enough, but the story only comes into focus in the last third when
one of the children played by Zelda Harris is sent to live with relatives.
While Crooklyn is still worth a rental, I was expecting more considering
Lee's previous work. (Rated PG-13)
Among the new and unpreviewed releases are Trapped In Space
(Paramount) the story of a space shuttle on a voyage to Venus which is
struck by a meteor. With only enough oxygen left for one person, the
crew’s only choice is suicide or murder. (Rated PG-13)
The family adventure, White Fang 2: Myth of The White Wo//(Disney)
follows a wolf dog and his master as they attempt to stop the
disappearance of local caribou. (Rated PG)
The Silence of the Hams (C/FP) is a Flaked Gun-like spoof about a
police officer who uses a notorious criminal to help him find a psychotic
killer. The cast includes Dom Deluise, Billy Zane and Joanne Pacula
(Rated PG-13)
In Monkey Trouble (Alliance) a precocious young girl (Thora Birch)
befriends a trouble-making monkey while trying to keep him a secret from
her parents. (Rated PG)
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WI visits home
Continued from page 2
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, it was
my pleasure to have the Fordwich
Women's Institute visit Huronlea. I
gave the ladies a tour of Huronlea
and the Highland Apartments. The
ladies then held their meeting in the
apartment dining room. It was a
pleasure to have everyone present
at the meeting to see our Home in
Brussels.
All the regular monthly programs
were held at the regular times - the
old tunes with Phyllis Mitchell,
Hymn Sing Devotional, crafts and
cooking and bingo. We appreciate
the volunteers providing us with
these regular monthly programs.
The Sunday Church Services
were held at 2 p.m. Many thanks to
Rev. John Vaudry, Brussels, Rev.
John Neilson, Wingham, Rev. Cam
McMillan, Brussels for leading the
services for us.
If you would like to know what is
going on at Huronlea and would
like to attend, please feel free to get
one of our monthly calendars.
We are always looking for
volunteers for the home. If you
should have fancy cups and saucers
or cream and sugar sets that you
would like to donate to Huronlea,
please leave them at the main office
or give to me.
We would like to wish Joe
Cooper a special 100-year-old
birthday wish. "Hats off to Joe".
president of the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, said the
legislation means that in a future
election a new candidate doesn't
have to give out any personal infor
mation but can use the information
on file by an incumbent, against
him.
Reeve Mickle said he had met
with the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and "The thrust of this (leg
islation) doesn't seem to be at the
ministerial level, it's at the staff
level."
Reeve Tomes pointed out that
under the legislation if a councillor
declares a conflict of interest he
must leave the room and isn't
allowed to have anyone speak on
his behalf on such things as zoning
changes or minor variances in the
neighbourhood that affect his prop-
erty. "Everybody else is talking
about their rights. We don't have
those rights as an elected person."
Forthcoming
Marriage
MEDD-LEEHappy 16th
Birthday Terry
Love from your family
Together, with our parents,
Margaret Medd, Clinton
Jim Medd, Florida
and
David and Rosemarie Lee,
Blyth,
we are pleased to announce the
forthcoming marriage of
Amanda Margaret
and
Jason John
The wedding will take place
Saturday, November 5,1994
at 7:00 p.m.
at Londesboro United Church.
Open reception to follow at
Blyth Community Centre
9:00 p.m.
HAPPY 44TH
BIRTHDAY
RON CARTER
OCTOBER 19
YOUR FRIENDS
HAPPY 22ND
OCTOBER 18
Love Josh
P.S. I'm ready to raise
a little hell.
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Bargain Hunters
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Here are just a few of the exciting items being offered
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BLYTH FESTIVAL GALA AUCTION
Saturday, October 22
Blyth Community Centre
Preview & Silent Auction 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Auction 8 p.m.
MAKE YOUR BID ON:
Hot air balloon ride; Barnes Exhibit Bus Tour, Laurentian Ski Weekend
(including air fare for two and food and lodging in St. Sauveur, P.Q.) -
courtesy Air Ontario, Marlin Travel Goderich and Joan Fitzpatrick;
antique table'; queen size “Blue Dahlia" quilt; prime theatre tickets for a
variety of shows (some including transportation and meals); Husky dog
sledding package, Blue Jay tickets; handyperson's package; teen
packages; children's birthday packages; homemade preserves and pies,
co-hosting with Phil Main, CKNX FM-Radio; beautiful art work; "dining
out" packages (restaurants); "dining In packages" (private homes); red
oak church pew; "Peter and the Wolf' tickets; spring lamb, lady's leather
bomber jacket; assistant stage manager for a day (Stratford Festival);
part In a '95 Blyth Festival production; golfing and fishing packages;
sterling silver and pink coral pendant; cottage vacation packages;
Huron County farm produce; Rolls Royce tour of Huron County; Spa
packages; sleigh ride and chili party complete with serenading by some
Blyth Festival Singers; garden packages, antique Exeter streetlight; a
snoring, giggling teddy bear; autographed books by Canadian authors;
many items to celebrate the successful '94 season of the Blyth Festival.;
and many, many more.
Tickets: $25
Call Blyth Festival Box Office 523-9300