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THIS YEAR'S TOP 10 VIDEO RELEASES
By John Schedler
1. The funniest movie I saw this year is The Hudsucker Proxy "**
(Warner) a biting satire about the world of corporate greed that follows a
mail clerk and idiot first class (Tim Robbins) as he is promoted to
president of the company. The hope is that this twit will send stock prices
tumbling so the chairman of the board (Paul Newman) can gain control of
the company. (Rated PG)
2. Schindler's List **** (MCA/Universal) is an exceptionally powerful
movie about the Holocaust from director Steven Spielberg. This multi-
award winner has a look and feel of reality about it which makes the
horror and heroism seem even more compelling. (Rated R)
3. Set in depression era America, King of the Hill **** (MCA/
Universal) centres on 12-year-old Aaron Kurlander (Jesse Bradford) who
lives with his destitute family in a seedy St. Louis hotel and their dreams
of a better life. Even though the story probes, the depths of childhood fear
and despair, there are also moments of warmth, humour, humanity and
above all, hope. (Rated PG-13)
4. Searching For Bobby Fischer **** (Paramount) is a richly rewarding
film about a young boy who has an extraordinary gift for the game of
chess. Despite being a critical success, Search For Bobby Fischer was a
flop at the box office so do yourself a favour and rent it on video. Among
the movie's many assets is its ability to create movie magic without
special effects. (Rated PG)
5. Even though What's Eating Gilbert Grape **** (Paramount) is
another movie that failed to create much excitement at the box office,
hopefully audiences will discover its quirky charm on home video.
Johnny Depp plays Gilbert, a young man from a small town who has put
his dreams on hold as he spends his time looking after his 500 pound
mother, two sisters and mentally challenged brother played by Leonard
DiCaprio who earned an Oscar nomination for his performance. While not
exactly light entertainment this unpredictable and bittersweet film is
highly enjoyable. (Rated PG-13)
6. A Bronx Tale **** (Warner) makes the impressive directorial debut
of actor Robert DeNiro. Based on he play by Chazz Palminteri, this
compelling and complex film focuses on a bus driver (DeNiro) who fights
a neighbourhood gangster (Palminteri) in a seemingly losing battle for his
son's soul. (Rated R)
7. The winner of the Palme d'Or at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival and
two Oscar nominations, Farewell My Concubine **** (C/FP) is an
outstanding epic frOm Hong Kong about the relationship between two
stars of the Beijing Opera. The story covers a period of 50 years, from the
mid 1920's to the late 70's during which their relationship to each other is
tested by a beautiful young prostitute and the constantly changing politics
of China. (Subtitles) (Rated R)
8. Fearless **** (Warner) is a superb drama about the survivors of a
horrendous plane crash. Jeff Bridges, long one of my favourite actors
plays Max, a man who walks away from the crash unharmed physically
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now drawn to a young woman (Rosie Perez) whose baby was killed in the
same accident. Expertly directed by Peter Weir (Dead Poets Society), this
is a powerful piece of filmmaking and a must see movie. (Rated PG-13)
9. A beautiful and haunting film set in modern day Ireland, Into The
West **** (C/FP) tells the story of two young boys from the slums of
Dublin touched by myth and fantasy in the form of a beautiful white
stallion who follows their grandfather home one day. When their horse is
claimed by an unscrupulous breeder they manage to set him free resulting
in a chase across the windswept countryside. Pure Magic. (Rated PG)
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This colourful and comedic film tells the story of Jack Skellington, the
beloved Pumpkin King of Hallowecntown, who, when he stumbles upon
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PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1995.
Morris council deals with landfill site's future
Morris council held three
December meetings to inaugurate
the new council as well as clear up
much of the 1994 business.
Reeve Clem McLellan welcomed
the new council Dec. 1 and out-
lined his priorities for the upcom-
ing term which include the natural
gas pipeline, usage for the aban-
doned CNR land and cemetery
upkeep.
Appointments to the various
boards and committees arc as fol-
lows: Wingham Hospital Board,
Marie McIntosh; Seaforth Hospital
Board, Leona McDonald; Blyth
and District Fire Board, Council-
lors Bert Elliott and Kevin Pletch;
Wingham and Area Fire Board,
Reeve McLellan and Councillor
John Duskocy; Brussels, Morris,
Grey Community Centre Board,
Mary Bernard; Belgrave Communi-
ty Centre Board, Councillor Pletch
and Bruce Higgins; Wingham
Recreation, Councillor Duskocy
(Dec. 94 to Mar. 95) and Ida Mar-
tin (April to Dec.); Blyth Recre-
ation, Deputy-Reeve Bert Elliott
and Marilyn Craig; Bluevalc Hall
Board, Councillor Keith Johnston
and Keith Moffatt; Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority, Councillor
Johnston; Blyth Union Cemetery
Board, Deputy-Reeve Elliott and
Donald Craig; Wingham Historical
Society, Ed Stewart; Brussels Med-
ical/Dental Centre Board, Jack
Cardiff and Betty Graber; Commu-
nity Economic Development Com-
mittee, Councillor Duskocy;
Wheels Away, Deputy-Reeve
Elliott and Farm and Home Safety
Association, Reeve McLellan.
Each member of council will
serve as a drain commissioner for
two concessions in the township.
The area of responsibility will be
Councillor Johnston, Conc. 1-2;
Councillor Pletch, Conc. 3-4;
Reeve McLellan, Conc. 5-6;
Deputy-Reeve Elliott, Conc. 7-8
and Councillor Duskocy, Conc. 9-
10.
Other township appointments
were: poundkeepers, George Blake,
Harvey Edgar and Ronald Gordon;
fenceviewers, John Nixon, John
Cardiff, William Souch and Ken
Shortreed as an alternate; livestock
valuers, Carmen Craig and Glen
Casemore; weed inspector, John
Gibson, Belgrave well systems,
Paul McKee, Steve Nixon and
Travis Koehler and McRae Street
water system, John Campbell,
Rowe Croskill and Mabel Wheeler.
Ont. Plowmen
consider bid
for 1999 1PM
The Ontario Plowmens' Associa-
tion is hosting a meeting in Clinton
to begin organizing committees to
work towards a Huron County bid
for the 1999 International Plowing
Match.
"This is the first meeting to be
held," says Neil McGavin., "The
OPA president will explain -to the
gathering the requirements for a
formal bid as well as the necessary
services and the amount of land
needed."
"Already, three farmers have
offered their land for the event and
through the meeting we will find
out how much support there is in
the county."
Everyone is invited- to attend the
Jan. 12 meeting at the OMAFRA
office in Clinton which begins at 8
p.m.
Among 20-year-olds 22 per
cent of men were dropouts com-
pared to 14 per cent of women.
Belgrave Kinsmen
Calendar Draw
Dec. 18, David Dunbar, Burling-
ton; Dec. 19, Pete Albers, Blue-
vale; Dec. 20, Jack Tervit,
Wingham; Dec. 21, Nancy &
Neil Biemaii, Wingham; Dec. 22,
Carey Moran, Belgravc; Dec. 23,
Dan Laidlaw, Atwood; Dec. 24,
Cam Anderson, Belgrave; Dec.
25, Jim Rivett, Mt. Forest; Dec.
26, Fred Fenton, Gorrie; Dec. 27,
Jason Rich, Belgrave; Dec. 28,
Jennifer Ortlieb, Wingham; Dee.
29, Edna Davis, Wingham; Dec.
30 •Heather Giescl, Lucknow;
Dec. 31, Frank Procter, Brussels;
Dec. 31, Peter Irwin, Belgravc;
Dec. 31, Richard Voisin,
Walkerton; Dec. 31, Glen Martin,
Fordwich:' Dec. 31, Rick
Stapleton, Wingham.
1995 Winners
Jan. 1, Alice Nicholson, Bel-
grave; Jan. 1, Karen and George
Mitchell, London.
An application for a building per-
mit, requested by David Rapson of
North Part Lot 18, Conc. 6, was
acknowledged apd given approval.
The township will employ Rod-
ger Somers as snow plow operator
for December through March.
Council granted $9,000 to the
recreation account.
Reeve McLellan called another
meeting for Dec. 5 to complete ear-
lier business.
Deputy-Reeve Elliott and Clerk-
Treasurer Nancy Michie will sit on
the review committee for Huron
County regarding planning fees.
Council recommended for ap-
proval a consent application for
Bruce and Sharon Bromley of Lot 7
and 8, Conc. 8 and Bodmin Ltd. at
Lot 8, Conc. 4.
Road Superintendent Lloyd
Michie explained a plan of opera-
tion for the Morris Twp. landfill
site, received from Art Clarke of
Maitland Engineering Services.
Using standard calculations, the
site has sufficient capacity for 90
years for Morris and Brussels.
Huron County Master Plan figures
show a capacity of 60 years.
A public meeting and an amend-
ment would be necessary to include
Wingham in the plan.
At the Dec.. 19 meeting, council
decided to meet with Mr. Clarke on
Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
' A meeting with Brussels council
has not yet been determined.
Deputy-Reeve Elliott and Coun-
cillor Pletch informed council that
the municipal levies, 'pertaining to
the .Blyth and Area Fire Depart-
ment will increase from $50,480 to
$60,000.
It was also noted that the fire
board is proposing the purchase of
a rescue vehicle, at a cost of
$110,000, in 1996.
Morris Twp. received a grant of
$1,650 for the purchase of 25 earth
machine composters.
The general and road accounts
were approved for payment in the
amounts of $338,688 and
$24,216.49, respectively.