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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-01-11, Page 18MX! By John Schedler Highlighting this week's new releases is Stalingrad ***1/2 (C/FP), an anti-war film which reconstructs the Nazi's first major military defeat at the hands of the Russian army and a brutally cold winter. Directed by Joseph Vilsmaier (Das Boot) this riveting German production centres on the experiences of four soldiers as they struggle against both physical and emotional enemies. Highly recommended. (Rated R) English Dubbed. A different kind of military film is Renaissance Man **1/2 (Touchstone), the warm and cuddly story of an unemployed civilian advertising executive (Danny DeVito) hired by the U.S. Army to teach eight intellectually dim recruits that they can achieve more than they ever dreamed possible. Sure, the plot isn't overly fresh, but the message that one person can have a positive effect on the lives of others is at the least worth a look, especially considering the abundance of cynical and nasty entertainments we are assaulted by on a daily basis. (Rated PG-13, some profanity). Speaking of nasty films, the direct-to-video western, The Desperate Trail *1/2 (Tumer/Malofilm) certainly qualified for this category. This dull and overly brutal film follows two young outlaws pursued by an unrelenting lawman (Sam Elliott) through slow motion bouts of gratuitous violence and dumb plot twists. (Rated R, for good reason). Other new and unpreviewed releases on store shelves this week include Airheads (Fox), a comedy about three members of a rock roll band who hold a radio station hostage to protest their group's lack of airplay. (Rated PG-13) Tales From The Crypt: Vault of Horror (Malofilm) features three episodes from the HBO television series starring Whoopi Goldberg, Bill Paxton and Joe Pesci. (Not Rated) The latest film from animator Don Bluth is A Troll in Central Park. (Warner - $19.99 or less) which tells the story of a troll who is banished for being too kind. (Rated G) In North (ColumbiafTristar) Elijah Wood plays a disgruntled young boy who hits the road to search for new parents. (Rated PG) Another item worth searching out is Orson Welles' Ghost Story **** (MPI-SMA Distributors), a short film produced in Ireland during the early 1950's by Hilton Edwards and Michael Mac Liammoir, the founders of Dublin's Gate Theatre. The film entitled Return to Glennascaul was nominated for an Academy Award in 1953 and had limited distribution in the U.K., Ireland and United States before disappearing. This Irish tall talc centres on a man who gives a ride to two women stranded on a lonely road. 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The poor little town students had to come to school. Families In Motion is a Jan. 6 to Feb. 3 project initiated by the Huron County Health Unit for Brussels Public School students and their families. On Friday, playground. Pizza days are here! For the month of January the pupils may purchase pizza for 75 cents a slice each Friday. If pizza sales are successful this will be continued. The profit will be used to purchase technological equipment (com- puters) for our school. Another students saw a Family in Motion production. If you have any further questions or comments on our "Families In Motion" project please contact: Marguerite Thomas, Public Health Nurse, Brussels 887-9331, David Kemp, Principal, Brussels Public School 887-9201. The school has started Free Throw again (basketball shots for 10-14 year olds). The tournament is Jan. 25. activity starting in January is skating. Everyone will have an opportun- ity to go skating on Jan. 13. Mrs. Douma is now teaching both Early Years classes. Mrs. Heam is at home for the rest of the school year looking after her new baby girl! THOUGHTS FOR 1995 FROM MR. GARLAND'S ROOM By Jaclyn Stafford My hope for 1995 is that we will not have as many accidents in the world. My hope for 1995 is that we will not have any wars. By Daniel Laidlaw hope that Quebec still stays with Canada. If they decide to be their own country we have to get new maps of the world. It will be different. By Michael Pearson In Serbia the people fight for freedom. They are fighting for their country. War has been going on for a long time and a lot of people are getting killed. Canada and Quebec is thinking of going apart. I hope that doesn't happen because you would have to get different maps! By Mark Crawford I hope that all of the wars and fights will end. I hope that Quebec does not split up with Canada. I hope that the poor people can live better lives. By Anne Yuzwa-Reilly My hope is that all the counties in the world would be friends and there would be no more wars anymore and we would be friends and we wouldn't fight with the Indians. I hope that the kids at school would not fight at all. By Erin Wildman I hope there are fewer criminals than last year, because it's not fair to other people. I'm surprised how many robbers there are in this world. People are getting hurt and nobody is doing anything about it. There are wars and for what? There's no reason for wars! We should make a difference in our world. People litter and what for? I hope people do better than last year. By Thomas Baker I hope that there are no wars any more in the world. I hope there will be no fires so no one has to look for homes to live in until their new homes get built. By Steven Boyer I hope that all the people in the world will stop fighting and be nice to each other. I hope that Quebec doesn't leave Canada. I hope that the poor will live a healthier life. B y Lorraine Damen In Czechoslovakia, people die because they are fighting for their country: Also Quebec might split up from Canada. I wish people would not fight so no one would die. By Jonathan Fournier I would like my teacher to have a big computer and the class to have more calculators. Brussels PS news Students begin 95 with snow day Assembly kicks off new year The students at the Clinton and District Christian School (CDCS) were welcomed back to school on Monday, Jan. 2, when they all came together in an assembly. The principal welcomed the 227 students and their teachers back after the two week Christmas vacation. The students and teachers were reminded that whatever might happen in 1995, they ought always to remember that God their Father in heaven is in control. God, the students were told, uses parents, teachers and often other adults to help make students into better citizens in their school, their homes, communities, and in their country. After singing "0 Canada" and . several other songs, the students were wished a blessed new year and they were dismissed to their classrooms. The attendance sheets in the first week showed there were still the remnants of some flu-like symptoms around. Some students and teachers were continuing to battle to get over the effects of the Christmas holidays. By the end of the week all but three students were back to class. On Monday, Jan. 4, the school welcomed a visitor to the Grade 3 class. Glenna Buffinga, a sister to Mrs. Burgsma, the Grade 2 teacher, spent the week learning about teaching by observing and teaching in Mrs. Kikkert's class. Glenna hopes to travel back to Dordt Christian College in Iowa in one week. Another volunteer has come to the end of her time at CDCS. Melody van Dorp, who has spent most of the last three months volunteering in various capacities in Mr. Huls' Grade 5 class, has found a teaching job at Hamilton District Christian Secondary School. The students and staff admit that they will miss her a lot but they wish her well in her new job. Each Wednesday teachers are collecting hotdog and chocolate milk monies. The hotdogs and chocolate milk will be served by volunteers each Friday at lunch time. Starting next Monday, and every Monday, following until the March break, CDCS has made plans for skating after school. This is a school event which becomes a very enjoyable event as many parents and toddlers join their school aged children and teachers at the arena. The yearly acquisition of skates for growing children is made easy with a free skate exchange which is run by one of the parents, Penny Bosma. On Tuesday, Jan. 3, about 35 students began the Hockey Club. These students leave the school at 2:30 p.m. to go to the arena where they practice various hockey skills. The senior and more skilled members of this group will form the school hockey team which is scheduled to play in a tournament against other Christian schools in the Woodstock district. All students are picked up by their parents at the arena at 4 p.m. The students are, of course, expected to catch up on any work missed during the time in which they miss classes. The Hockey Club is run by the Grade 7 teacher, Mr. Geleynse, and by several volunteers who serve as coaches. During the past week, numerous students have been practicing for the Knights Of Columbus Free Throw Contest. The contest was held on Saturday, Jan. 7. The winners from CDCS who will go on to the next division include Continued on page 19